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.
'Black Panther' Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter Says Oscar Noms' Lack of Diversity Due to Ratings Pressure Amid Shortened Season
24.01.2020 - 05:31 / hollywoodreporter.com
The lack of diversity among this year's Oscar nominees was a hot topic at the African American Film Critics Associationgala on Wednesday night, with attendees weighing in on the causes and what can be done to create a more inclusive group of contenders.
AAFCA founder Gil L.
Robertson said he hopes diverse talent and storytellers stop looking at Hollywood awards shows for validation.
Instead, Robertson suggests artists look to organizations that uplift and focus on communities and voices often
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variety.com
11.02.2020 / 06:01
Celebrating Black History Month With a Look at Influential Film Artisans
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.
billboard.com
11.02.2020 / 03:31
Pitbull & Blake Shelton Join Forces for Countrified Dance Song 'Get Ready': Watch
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.
foxnews.com
08.02.2020 / 03:16
Susan Lucci, Shania Twain and more stars 'go red' to shine a light on heart disease
NEW YORK – For 16 years, the American Heart Association’s signature "Go Red for Women" Red Dress Collection has served as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. But while the glitzy red carpet dresses on the catwalk are stunning, the color red serves as a reminder that heart disease is something that takes the life of 1 in 3 women in America today.
pinkvilla.com
07.02.2020 / 15:01
WWE News: Wresting star Alexa Bliss dating singer Ryan Cabrera; Details Inside
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.
hollywoodlife.com
07.02.2020 / 09:36
Susan Lucci, 73, Reveals How She’s Feeling After Getting Diagnosed With ’Near Fatal’ Heart Condition
The world came very close to losing soap opera legend Susan Lucci in 2018. After experiencing a series of chest pains, she went to her doctor and found out there was a 90 percent blockage to the main artery of her heart.
foxnews.com
06.02.2020 / 17:21
Kirk Douglas remembered by Susan Lucci: 'He is Hollywood royalty'
TV icon Susan Lucci opened up about the death of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas on Wednesday.
etonline.com
06.02.2020 / 07:31
Susan Lucci Remembers 'Hollywood Royalty' Kirk Douglas After Death at 103: He Was 'an Inspiration' (Exclusive)
Kirk Douglas' death on Wednesday at the age of 103 was felt across all of show business, as entertainers reflected on the acclaimed star's iconic legacy and incomparable career.
etonline.com
04.02.2020 / 10:21
Olivia Culpo Shares Photo with 16-Year-Old Lexi Altobelli After Losing Parents and Sister in Kobe Bryant Crash
Olivia Culpo is doing her part to help Lexi Altobelli, a young woman who lost both her parents and younger sister in the tragic helicopter crash that also claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and four others.
variety.com
31.01.2020 / 20:46
Box Office: Blake Lively’s ‘Rhythm Section’ Opens Quietly With $235,000 on Thursday Night
Paramount’s spy thriller “The Rhythm Section,” starring Blake Lively, opened quietly with $235,000 at 2,256 North American locations on Thursday night.
ok.co.uk
22.01.2020 / 18:21
Susanna Reid left enraged as anti-feminist activist guest on Good Morning Britain explains how to 'make women great again'
Susanna Reid was left shocked and bemused on live TV recently after an 'anti-feminist activist' guest promised to ‘mansplain to her’ about how she can become a better woman on her ITV breakfast show. An American man called Anthony Dream Johnson was interviewed by Susanna and Piers on Good Morning Britain this week.