Black History Month: Matthew A. Cherry, Peter Ramsey and the Craft of African American Animators

March is Women’s History Month – so of course, HOLA! USA is celebrating! These fierce women have each made a name for themselves in the world of music. Each one has inspired millions across the globe with their words and voices. In celebration of the women who have made history (and the women they have inspired to do the same) HOLA! USA has put together a playlist of songs for women by women.

Film editing is a job that might not be noticed by the unassuming viewer, if done well. But make no mistake: the editor creates the rhythm and pace of the film.

By Amanda N'Duka

FAITH is a five-member up-and-coming J-pop band whose latest track, "Party All Night," has been getting huge airplay.

Black History Month is a sacred time for me as a filmmaker as I reflect on those who walked the hard road so ours could be easier. I find inspiration in their journey, which reignites my passion to carry on sacred storytelling traditions and continue to show the world the incredible contributions of the black Americans who came before us.

Charles C. Cohen's Cohen Media Group has acquired North American rights to Persian Lessons, from House of Sand and Fog director Vadim Perelman, which had its world premiere earlier this week at the Berlinale.

The producer will bring 'Assume Form' to Hollywood later this year

The producer will bring 'Assume Form' to Hollywood later this year

Holytown fighter Chris Bungard will make history as he becomes the first Scot to headline a major MMA promotion– but he almost missed the call while in the Sahara Desert.

Superheroes are thriving on TV, and an unprecedented number of them are African American. But it hasn't always been this way; historically, superheroes of color have had a slow and difficult journey to receiving the kind of fame that their white counterparts have enjoyed all along.

We're just over a week into 2020. And to celebrate, we turned to some of the most brilliant African-American writers and thinkers we know to recommend some of their favorite books.From collections of poems and poignant YA page-turners to classic novels, the books in this list are a testament to the varied creative expressions of the black experience.

By Dino-Ray Ramos, Amanda N'Duka

What do you know about Kris Bowers, Ruth E. Carter, Hannah Bleacher or Joi McMillon? In honor of Black History Month, Variety shines a spotlight on a few of the many African American artisans who deserve to be recognized.

Pitbull and Blake Shelton have joined forces for “Get Ready,” which also marks their rendition of Ram Jam’s 1977 hit “Black Betty.” For Pitbull, this collaboration makes a big statement. “This to me is like when Run-DMC and Aerosmith did ‘Walk This Way,’” he said in a behind-the-scenes video.

Ryan Cabrera has been sparking romance rumours with WWE star Alexa Bliss for quite some time now. The two have been spotted hanging out together on more than one occasion in the last couple of weeks and TMZ has now reported that the two are in fact dating. The American singer-songwriter first met Bliss in October the Smackdown on FOX premiere in Los Angeles. Reportedly, it was Cabrera’s friend The Miz, who played the matchmaker by introducing them.

Matthew Perry has become the last of the Friends stars to Instagram.