Lesbian White House official Karine Jean-Pierre is the first Black woman in 30 years to hold a press briefing

Gallery: Oscars Hosts Throughout The Years (And How They Were Ranked) (ELLE (UK))The actress and writer used her own experience of sexual assault to tell the story of Arabella, who rebuilds her life after she is assaulted in London, in the acclaimed comedy-drama. And Michaela recalled arriving in Los Angeles to meet executives to pitch I May Destroy You to them and being so jet-lagged that she ended up falling asleep in a truck outside the offices.

In a typical Oscar week, Essence's Black Women in Hollywood Awards is a star-studded, tears-and-laughter packed, invitation-only luncheon celebrating the industry's Black female talent. This year, Essence’s 14th time hosting the event, called for a more pandemic friendly, virtual approach, albeit one that still packed plenty of emotion.

Zendaya is being honoured at the 14th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards. The awards show, which streamed as a virtual experience Thursday night, donned the theme, “Mastering Our Stories,” which focused on “the resiliency of Black women in Hollywood through the years – including during the unprecedented pandemic.” Zendaya was one of five honorees at Thursday night’s show including Whoopi Goldberg and Andra Day.

Gallery: Hey, I'm talking to you! The most memorable moments of the SAG Awards (BANG Showbiz)Michaela also believes those she pitched to probably thought she was "unstable" because she didn't present them with a treatment or pilot for the show. She shared: "When I look back at that meeting, I think the executives deemed me unstable.

Zendaya is being honored at the 14th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards.

Jamie Foxx and Kevin Hart will produce a pair of documentary films for Apple Studios that will focus on the challenges faced in Hollywood by Black actors and actresses. “Number One on the Call Sheet” will be two companion films: one specifically focused on what it takes for Black leading men to find success in entertainment, and another that will focus on the challenges faced by Black leading women.

Dozens of celebrities including actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Jane Fonda and Joaquin Phoenix on Tuesday called on U.S. President Joe Biden to refrain from signing any environmental agreement with his Brazilian counterpart, Jair Bolsonaro.

Internationally renowned actress Viola Davis has opened up about Hollywood’s treatment of people of colour, particularly Black artists in a recent interview with Variety. The star has expressed her thoughts about inclusivity in the film industry countless times in the past.

Jimmie Allen is making history at the 2021 ACM Awards, and he's hoping he won't be the last.The country superstar is already heading into the weekend with a trophy in hand.Allen won the New Male Artist of the Year award ahead of Sunday's ceremony, making him the first Black artist to win in the category.«For me it shows where the world has gone, as far as inclusion for everyone,» he told ET's Rachel Smith as he co-hosted Friday's show. «It's a beautiful thing.

Hollaback girl! Gwen Stefani sent TikTok into tizzy on the 25th anniversary of “Don’t Speak,” her iconic single from No Doubt, which was released in 1995.

Kane Brown just made history at the ACM Awards.The 27-year-old country singer became the first Black artist to win Video of the Year for «Worldwide Beautiful» at the annual awards ceremony. Brown's win was announced on Wednesday during, days before the ACMs are scheduled to take place in Nashville.«I wrote this song with three of my buddies out of Nashville,» Brown expressed when told about his historic win.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is receiving treatment.

Joe Biden over his delay in raising the cap on refugee admissions.The talk show host addressed the status of the United States Refugee Admissions Program on Last Week Tonight, per the Hollywood Reporter, commenting on Biden’s promises to reverse Donald Trump‘s policies which drastically reduced admissions rates.“The US used to be a world leader in how many refugees we accepted, but this fucking guy,” Oliver said on Sunday (April 11), pointing to a photo of Trump, “not only slashed the admissions

John Oliver went after President Joe Biden on Sunday's Last Week Tonight over his failure to keep his promises related to the United StatesRefugee Admissions Program. TheRefugee Admissions Program is intended to help people from other countries who are fleeing persecution and have applied for resettlement in the United States.

police probe has started after a man was found dead inside a burning house in Falkirk.

Haley Bosselman editorSnoop Dogg, Jennifer Hudson and Will.i.am joined the cast of Exodus Film Group’s animated feature “Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk.”Directed by John D. Eraklis, the New York City-set animated comedy follows Pierre (Will.i.am) who was born out of forbidden love between a hawk (Whoopi Goldberg) and a pigeon (Howie Mandel).

Although the annual White House Easter Egg Roll was canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, that didn’t stop Peter Cottontail from making a stop at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on April 5, 2021! President Joe Biden, First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden, and the Easter Bunny — all wearing protective face masks — appeared on the Truman Balcony at the South Lawn of the White House to offer an encouraging Easter message.