Daniel Kaluuya talks Oscar chances after BAFTA win for Judas and the Black Messiah

EXCLUSIVE: This is a hot package which is being assembled right now: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton is attached to direct an adaptation of the upcoming Viking nonfiction book Facing the Mountain by bestselling author Daniel James Brown. I’ve just been updated that this is going out as a series.

Chadwick Boseman's family have defended Sir Anthony Hopkins' Oscar win, according to US media, following a backlash from fans who thought the award should have gone to the late Black Panther star. Ahead of the Academy Awards on Sunday, it was widely expected that Boseman would receive the prize for best leading actor posthumously for his performance in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, the last film he made before he died.

Minari’s Youn Yuh-jung, Judas and the Black Messiah’s Daniel Kaluuya). Two of the five directing nominees were women (Nomadland’s Chloé Zhao, Emerald Fennell for Promising Young Woman); two were people of colour (Zhao and Lee Chang Isaac, who made Minari).

Malina Saval Associate Editor, FeaturesAccording to the U.S. State Dept., about 1.5 million Americans live in Mexico, with more than 88,000 residing in Jalisco, a Mexican state bordering the Pacific Ocean.

Nomadland will win best picture and best director. Chloé Zhao’s drama about older Americans who live in their vans and recreational vehicles took the top two prizes at the Spirit awards, following a near-unbroken run of wins at ceremonies including the Golden Globes and the Baftas.

Khloe Kardashian totally channeled the hit movie Avatar with her latest ensemble! The Good American founder took to Instagram on April 17 to share a series of pics wearing a skintight, blue bodysuit. “Avatar,” she simply captioned the post, which showed her rocking the geometric ‘fit with matching gloves.

Latin American Music Awards debut!The 20-year-old Mexican American singing sensation brought her signature rainbow-colored locks and husky-smooth voice to the annual awards show on Thursday. Already boasting more than 1.7 million followers on TikTok, Castillo rocked the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, performing an euphoric rendition of Mexican songwriter Consuelo Velázquez's classic «Bésame Mucho.»Castillo wore a pale pink ensemble that featured a silver skirt, tights and knee-high boots.

Oscars 2021, as an unprecedented number of performers of color are nominated for amazing work in all four top acting categories.The late Chadwick Boseman is up for Best Actor with his final role as hot-headed musician Levee in Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” which also scored his leading lady, Viola Davis, a nomination for Best Actress.

The 21st Annual Black Reel Awards took place today with Warner Bros’ rousing drama, Judas and the Black Messiah, taking the marquee Outstanding Film award. In addition, stars Daniel Kaluuya and Dominique Fishback were bestowed with the Outstanding Supporting Actor and  Outstanding Supporting Actress award, respectively. Producers Charles King, Ryan Coogler, and Shaka King become the first all-African American team to win Outstanding Picture.

Kane Brown is going to be making music history with his upcoming concert tour!

Nothing but love! Khloé Kardashian received waves of support from her family, friends and fans after sharing an “unretouched and unfiltered” look at her body on Wednesday, April 7.