Shonda Rhimes to Executive Produce ‘Black Barbie’ Documentary for Netflix
Barbie is back! And this time, the history of the first Black Barbie doll is being told. Shondaland and Netflix have acquired worldwide rights to “Black Barbie,” a documentary about three Black women at Mattel who played a huge role in the first Black Barbie doll being made, Variety reports. The first Black Barbie doll […]
‘The Color Purple’ Releases New Movie Trailer Celebrating Black Sisterhood
Sing it, Taraji! Taraji P. Henson has the spotlight in the new trailer for “The Color Purple.” The musical, which hits theaters on December 25, is sharing its second trailer, which highlights Taraji P. Henson’s character, Shug Avery, singing “Push Da Button.” Along with Henson, the musical stars Halle Bailey as Nettie, H.E.R. as Squeak, Danielle Brooks […]
Celebrities Descend on CultureCon to Give Back to Young Creatives in a Major Way
This is the new Mecca! The Creative Collective NYC (CCNYC) just wrapped up a successful two-day weekend of CultureCon NYC and it was absolutely game-changing. As the premiere conference for Black and Brown creatives, CultureCon has captured the market on young emerging talent and created an annual professional conference that’s creating pathways and infinite opportunities. […]
New Musical About Malcolm X Is Coming to the Met Opera
One of the latest productions from the Metropolitan Opera is going to be something great! The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new production in has in the works that is focused on the life of civil rights leader Malcolm X, NY 1 reports. “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X,” is a story from […]
Pearl Bowser, the Godmother of Black Independent Cinema, Has Joined the Ancestors
Pearl Bowser was an institution! Film historian, curator and luminary Pearl Bowser, affectionately known as the “Godmother of Black Independent Cinema,” passed away on September 14th at the age of 92, The New York Times reports. According to RogerEbert.com, Bowser was born Pearl Johnson in Harlem, New York, on June 25, 1931. Discovering her love […]
Deborah Roberts Replaces Amy Robach as New Co-Anchor for ’20/20′
Congratulations are in order for Deborah Roberts! The veteran broadcast journalist, who has been at ABC for 28 years, recently secured the position of co-anchor for “20/20” in the primetime news slot at the network. “Once you have really planted yourself firmly into a program like this as I have over the years, you look […]
Halle Bailey Gives $10,000 Performing Arts Scholarship to Black Women Students Through Angel Scholars Fund
Halle Bailey is giving back. The Little Mermaid star recently announced her scholarship fund in support of her debut single, “Angel.” The song was released in August to celebrate Black girls in society. “I wrote this song because the past three or four years of my life have been a really beautiful journey of self-discovery […]
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour Projected to Generate $4.5 Billion for the U.S. Economy
Beyoncé’s latest tour has generated about as much money as the 2008 Olympics did for Beijing! Beyoncé’s “Renaissance World Tour” just wrapped on October 1st and while fans are still on a high, with the impact of the tour surer to linger much much longer. With almost 60 shows globally, Beyoncé has traveled from Europe […]
Issa Rae Named Creative Director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival in Miami
Congrats are in order for Issa Rae! The “Insecure” creator and star was recently named creative director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF),Variety reports. ABFF co-founders and producers Nicole Friday and Jeff Friday released a statement announcing Rae’s appointment. “Throughout the course of her career, Issa Rae has made an indelible impact within […]
Meet the Visionary Team Behind CultureCon, the Culture’s Biggest Conference
CultureCon is back and headed to New York City. And you better believe the team behind the hit conference is truly a force to be reckoned with! As an industry-leading conference for creatives, young professionals, and disruptors from all over the nation, CultureCon is known as “the ultimate creative homecoming.” Presented by Max this year, […]