May 19, 2013

TV Executive Carlos King Talks Business & Branding of Reality TV

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*For the past few years, reality TV has taken over cable television, proving to be big business for networks and pop culture. Reality TV executive, Carlos King, who has worked on popular shows like ‘The View’ and 20/20 before venturing behind-the-scenes for the Real Housewives of Atlanta five years ago, chatted with media partner theJasmineBrand.com [...]




Antoine Fuqua Says Hollywood Isn’t Racist… It’s Challenging

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*Every Black person in the film industry doesn’t think the same. Director Antoine Fuqua made that plain recently when he told black British publication  The Voice that Hollywood isn’t racist. “I wouldn’t use the term racist, as much as I would say the playing field is not even in Hollywood,” Fuqua he said. “But ultimately, [...]




Tuesday Snaps: Common Shows Rumored Girlfriend Affection

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*Common is smitten y’all! Or either tipsy. Over the weekend, the 40-year-old rapper-turned-director, was in Atlanta promoting his new film, LUV. All night long, literally, Common stayed next to a woman by the name of Nzinga Stewart. Reportedly, this is Common’s new love interest (remember a month or so ago, Serena Williams took a few alleged [...]




Idris Elba is Tired of the ‘Black’ Question

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*Idris Elba is not one to hold his tongue. The British actor got real in a recent interview with Uptown Magazine about being a black actor. When asked about the shortage of roles for black actors, he frankly answered, “Next question.” “I’m so bored of answering that. Are there differences between black actors’ opportunities and [...]




Black Celebrities Have Faith in Hollywood During Oscar Week (Photos / Videos)

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*Not the typical setting for a religious event was the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood. But esteemed black celebrities sprinkled in prepared to listen to gospel music, to tribute a fallen star and to honor a selected few, during Oscar week. They came to share faith stories and openly celebrate its presence in the entertainment [...]




Black Activists Petition America to ‘Occupy ‘Red Tails’’

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*A coalition of Black activists has launched a national campaign they call “Occupy ‘Red Tails’” to spur Americans to go see the monumental George Lucas production of “Red Tails” which based on the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. Judge Kevin Ross, Michael Ajakwe, Najee Ali and several others are petitioning Americans across the country to [...]




Tara Goes Through a Change in Season 4 of ‘True Blood’ on HBO

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*”True Blood’s” Rutina Wesley, who plays Tara Thornton on the HBO vampire show, gave a little insight into season 4′s adventures in a recent interview. “You’re gonna find out where Tara went to and what she’s been up to. She’s a lot more grounded, but that’s not going to last for long. She’s gonna get [...]




Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center’s 18th Annual ‘Sista’s Doin’ it for Themselves’ Event

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*Hollywood, CA – Producer/Director Fay Hauser-Price will host The BHERC/Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center’s 18th Annual Sista’s Doin’ It For Themselves on Saturday, March 26, 2011, Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, CA  90038 at 6:00 p.m. Fay will introduce the filmmakers, directors, producers and artists involved in the creative process for the following [...]




‘Washington Watch with Roland Martin’ goes Hollywood!

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*Los Angeles – This week “Washington Watch with Roland Martin” returned to Los Angeles for its second annual West Coast visit in conjunction with the NAACP Image Awards. The newsmaker guest for the episode airing on TV One Sunday, March 6 at 11 AM is former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell, the recipient of [...]