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Inside Justin Timberlake's Album Release Party: 70+ Photos Reveal All the Celebs Who Attended! - www.justjared.com - Los Angeles - Jordan
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16.03.2024

Inside Justin Timberlake's Album Release Party: 70+ Photos Reveal All the Celebs Who Attended!

Justin Timberlake‘s new album Everything I Thought It Was is out in the world now and he celebrated its release with a star-studded party in Los Angeles.

'The Wiz' Opens in L.A. Ahead of Broadway Run; Wayne Brady & Deborah Cox Get Star Support on Opening Night - www.justjared.com - Los Angeles - USA - Hollywood - county Johnson - county Wayne - county Avery - city Richardson
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16.02.2024

'The Wiz' Opens in L.A. Ahead of Broadway Run; Wayne Brady & Deborah Cox Get Star Support on Opening Night

The Wiz is getting so close to premiering on Broadway, but first the national tour is playing in Los Angeles.

Sundance Reveals Winners of 2024 Film Festival (Updating Live) - variety.com - Utah
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26.01.2024

Sundance Reveals Winners of 2024 Film Festival (Updating Live)

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer The 2024 Sundance Film Festival Awards are underway in Park City, Utah, where a new crop of indies will do battle across multiple categories, including the coveted U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize.

Sundance Film Festival Awards Winners (Updating Live) - deadline.com - Spain - Iran - county Love
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26.01.2024

Sundance Film Festival Awards Winners (Updating Live)

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival awards ceremony honoring the best of this year’s lineup in Park City is in progress right now at the Ray Theatre. Refresh frequently as the winners are announced.

Lena Waithe and Other Creatives at Sundance Talk the Impact of ‘Past Lives’ and Broadening Representation Through Art - variety.com
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21.01.2024

Lena Waithe and Other Creatives at Sundance Talk the Impact of ‘Past Lives’ and Broadening Representation Through Art

Caroline Brew editor Lena Waithe, who is a juror at Sundance, believes the festival “really sets the tone for the year,” citing “Past Lives” as an example from last year. “Obviously, ‘Past Lives’ has done really well, surprisingly so to the business. It’s a quiet movie about home, friends, what would’ve happened if you would’ve stayed in one place versus going somewhere else,” Waithe said.

Lena Waithe, Jennifer Kent, Zal Batmanglij Among 2024 Sundance Film Festival Jurors - theplaylist.net
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03.01.2024

Lena Waithe, Jennifer Kent, Zal Batmanglij Among 2024 Sundance Film Festival Jurors

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival is right around the corner and that means it’s time to finalize guests and, most importantly, jurors. The festival has a long tradition of honoring its multiple competition slates and over the years has recruited jurors such as Jane Campion, Sarah Polley, Edgar Wright, Jon Hamm, Darren Aronofsky, Quentin Tarantino, Parker Posey, and even RuPaul Charles.

Sundance Sets Jury For 2024 Festival - deadline.com - Utah - county Love
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03.01.2024

Sundance Sets Jury For 2024 Festival

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival has set 16 alums from past editions to serve on its Competition Jury, also announcing the set of five set as jurors for the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize.

Paramount+ And Showtime Set Streaming And Linear Debut For Oscar Contender ‘Kokomo City,’ D. Smith’s Stunning Directorial Debut - deadline.com - New York - Los Angeles - Hollywood - Atlanta
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18.12.2023

Paramount+ And Showtime Set Streaming And Linear Debut For Oscar Contender ‘Kokomo City,’ D. Smith’s Stunning Directorial Debut

EXCLUSIVE: D. Smith’s breakout documentary Kokomo City, a top contender for Oscar recognition, will make its debut on Showtime and Paramount+ on February 2, Deadline can reveal.

Independent Spirit Awards 2024 - Complete List of Nominations Revealed! - www.justjared.com - USA - county Harvey
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05.12.2023

Independent Spirit Awards 2024 - Complete List of Nominations Revealed!

The full list of nominations for the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards has been announced!

‘Boomerang’ Co-Creator Ben Cory Jones Developing ‘Briarcliff Prep’ YA Novel For Television - deadline.com
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01.12.2023

‘Boomerang’ Co-Creator Ben Cory Jones Developing ‘Briarcliff Prep’ YA Novel For Television

EXCLUSIVE: Boomerang co-creator Ben Cory Jones has acquired the shopping rights to Brianna Peppins‘ YA novel Briarcliff Prep for series development.

Drake and Jennifer Lopez add signatures to Artists4Ceasefire letter amid Israel-Palestine conflict - www.nme.com - USA - Israel - Palestine
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31.10.2023

Drake and Jennifer Lopez add signatures to Artists4Ceasefire letter amid Israel-Palestine conflict

Drake and Jennifer Lopez are some of the latest artists to sign an open letter calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict.Adam Lambert has also joined the pair in adding his signature to the Artists4Ceasefire letter, which asks US President Joe Biden and Congress to push for the decision that would bring “an end to the bombing of Gaza”, with the aim of securing “the safe release of hostages”.The letter was signed originally by Dua Lipa, R.E.M.‘s Michael Stipe, Caroline Polachek, Killer Mike, Vic Mensa, Miguel, Kaytranada, Macklemore, as well as actors Cate Blanchett, Joaquin Phoenix, John Cusack, Lena Waithe and others.Part of the letter, which was published last week, reads: “We urge your administration, and all world leaders, to honour all of the lives in the Holy Land and call for and facilitate a ceasefire without delay – an end to the bombing of Gaza, and the safe release of hostages.“More than 5,000 people have been killed in the last week and a half – a number any person of conscience knows is catastrophic. We believe all life is sacred, no matter faith or ethnicity and we condemn the killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians.”The letter continued: “Half of Gaza’s two million residents are children, and more than two thirds are refugees and their descendants being forced to flee their homes.

‘Blue Bayou’ Filmmaker Justin Chon Inks With WME & Blue Marble Management - deadline.com - Hawaii - Jordan - county Barry
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19.10.2023

‘Blue Bayou’ Filmmaker Justin Chon Inks With WME & Blue Marble Management

EXCLUSIVE: Blue Bayou filmmaker Justin Chon has signed with WME and Blue Marble Management for representation. 

Shonda Rhimes, Matt Bomer, Lena Waithe to be Honored at Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 National Dinner - variety.com - Washington - Washington
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25.09.2023

Shonda Rhimes, Matt Bomer, Lena Waithe to be Honored at Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 National Dinner

BreAnna Bell Shonda Rhimes, Lena Waithe and Matt Bomer will each be honored by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) at this year’s National Dinner. The big event will take place on October 14 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

Shonda Rhimes, Lena Waithe And Matt Bomer To Be Honored At Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - deadline.com - USA - Washington
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25.09.2023

Shonda Rhimes, Lena Waithe And Matt Bomer To Be Honored At Human Rights Campaign National Dinner

Shonda Rhimes, Lena Waithe and Matt Bomer will be the honorees at the Human Rights Campaign’s National Dinner next month.

Josefina López and Jason Alexander Among Honorees at Creative Coalition Humanitarian Awards - variety.com - Hollywood
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25.09.2023

Josefina López and Jason Alexander Among Honorees at Creative Coalition Humanitarian Awards

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The Creative Coalition’s annual Humanitarian Awards takes place the week of the Primetime Emmys — but even though the big show was pushed to January, the benefit luncheon still took place on Thursday, Sept. 14 at the La Peer Hotel rooftop in West Hollywood, attracting a wide range of honorees and presenters. The Humanitarian Awards recognizes talent who donate their time, resources and their celebrity to promote worthy social causes.

Actresses Turn To Reiki, Recording & Teaching To Lessen The Financial Burden Of Strikes - deadline.com
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03.09.2023

Actresses Turn To Reiki, Recording & Teaching To Lessen The Financial Burden Of Strikes

Actors Ashli Haynes, Holly Cinnamon, and Kyra Jones are anxious, tired and frustrated that they are still on strike.

‘The Chi’ Season 6 Scores Showtime Series’ Most-Watched Premiere To Date - deadline.com
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14.08.2023

‘The Chi’ Season 6 Scores Showtime Series’ Most-Watched Premiere To Date

EXCLUSIVE: Audiences appeared eager for the return of Showtime’s The Chi.

‘Kokomo City’ Filmmaker D. Smith Honors Koko Da Doll: ‘There’s Something Very Divine About Her Being in This Film’ - variety.com - New York - Atlanta - Berlin
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08.08.2023

‘Kokomo City’ Filmmaker D. Smith Honors Koko Da Doll: ‘There’s Something Very Divine About Her Being in This Film’

D. Smith Filmmaker D. Smith’s debut documentary “Kokomo City” presents a raw depiction of the lives of four Black trans women — Daniella Carter, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell and Dominique Silver.

Breakwater Studios Promotes Nana Adwoa Frimpong To Executive Media And Communications Director And Chief of Staff - deadline.com - New York - Smith
deadline.com
19.07.2023

Breakwater Studios Promotes Nana Adwoa Frimpong To Executive Media And Communications Director And Chief of Staff

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winning Breakwater Studios, a leading maker of premium short documentaries, has promoted Nana Adwoa Frimpong to Executive Media and Communications Director and Chief of Staff.

‘The Chi’ Trailer: Time For The Chi Fam To Grow Up & Step Up As New Challenges Await In Season 6 – Update - deadline.com - Chicago
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18.07.2023

‘The Chi’ Trailer: Time For The Chi Fam To Grow Up & Step Up As New Challenges Await In Season 6 – Update

UPDATED, 12 PM: Showtime has released the official trailer and key art for Season 6 of Lena Waithe’s critically acclaimed drama series The Chi. New challenges await Kevin (Alex Hibbert), Jake (Michael Epps) and Papa (Shamon Brown Jr) and the rest of the Chi fam in the upcoming expanded season. Season 6, which is split into two parts of eight episodes each, premieres its first half on August 4 streaming on Paramount+ and on demand, followed by its linear debut at 9 p.m. Sunday, August 6.

‘Searching for Soul Food’: How Chef Alisa Reynolds Turned Her Restaurant’s Misfortune Into a Trek Across the Globe - variety.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - Italy - South Africa - state Mississippi - Oklahoma - Peru - Jamaica - county Reynolds
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07.07.2023

‘Searching for Soul Food’: How Chef Alisa Reynolds Turned Her Restaurant’s Misfortune Into a Trek Across the Globe

BreAnna Bell Chef Alisa Reynolds was on the brink of losing her prized My 2 Cents restaurant when she was struck with an idea that would take her career worldwide. On her eight-episode unscripted Hulu series “Searching for Soul Food,” which dropped on June 2, the Los Angeles-based Reynolds travels the world, shining a light on marginalized cultures as she dines on native cuisines. Hailing from Onyx Collective, the series pushes Reynolds — whose food has been enjoyed by renowned figures such as Barack Obama, Lena Waithe, A$AP Rocky, among others — into the TV space as one of the few Black women to host their own show in the travel and food genres.

‘The Chi’: Lynn Whitfield Joins Season 6 As Recurring - deadline.com - Chicago - county Lynn - county Whitfield
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29.06.2023

‘The Chi’: Lynn Whitfield Joins Season 6 As Recurring

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield (The Josephine Baker Story) is set for a key recurring role on the upcoming sixth season of Showtime’s The Chi, from 20th Television.

Happy 30th birthday Ariana Grande! See here an adorable throwback photo of herself - us.hola.com
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26.06.2023

Happy 30th birthday Ariana Grande! See here an adorable throwback photo of herself

Ariana Grande grow up right before our eyes, and it’s been a joy to see her become the amazing person she is today. On her thirtieth birthday, she shared a heartwarming throwback photo of herself as a child, sitting in front of a Christmas tree wearing a gingham dress that ironically makes her look like Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz.She received an outpouring of love from her friends, family, and fans, wishing her a happy birthday and expressing admiration for her talent and kindness.

‘Being Mary Tyler Moore’: How The Doc Came To Be & The Woman Behind The Smile — Deadline FYC House + HBO Max - deadline.com
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07.06.2023

‘Being Mary Tyler Moore’: How The Doc Came To Be & The Woman Behind The Smile — Deadline FYC House + HBO Max

The HBO Original documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore reveals the life of the titular actress, producer and philanthropist who dazzled family, friends and fans both on and off screen until her death in 2017.

‘Being Mary Tyler Moore’: How The Doc Came To Be & The Woman Behind The Smile—Deadline FYC House + HBO Max - deadline.com
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07.06.2023

‘Being Mary Tyler Moore’: How The Doc Came To Be & The Woman Behind The Smile—Deadline FYC House + HBO Max

The HBO Original documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore reveals the life of the titular actress, producer and philanthropist who dazzled family, friends and fans both on and off screen until her death in 2017.

WGA Strike: ‘The Chi’ Season 6 Production Shut Down For Foreseeable Future After Picketing - deadline.com - Chicago - county Stone - county Shelby
deadline.com
16.05.2023

WGA Strike: ‘The Chi’ Season 6 Production Shut Down For Foreseeable Future After Picketing

EXCLUSIVE: Showtime’s hit drama The Chi, which films entirely in Chicago, has paused production on its upcoming sixth season, effective today. The decision was made Monday after a second consecutive day of shooting was disrupted by WGA strike-related picketing.

‘The Chi’ Location Shoot Canceled After WGA Pickets Showtime Drama Series - deadline.com - New York - Chicago - county Stone - Michigan - county Shelby
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12.05.2023

‘The Chi’ Location Shoot Canceled After WGA Pickets Showtime Drama Series

Showtime’s The Chi is the latest series whose production has been disrupted by the ongoing writers strike. According to sources, the hit drama, which is based in Chicago, filmed Friday morning before moving to another location, which had a picket line already in place.

‘Project Runway All-Stars’: Bravo Drops Trailer & Premiere Date For Season 20; Alicia Silverstone & Billy Porter Among Guest Judges - deadline.com - New York
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08.05.2023

‘Project Runway All-Stars’: Bravo Drops Trailer & Premiere Date For Season 20; Alicia Silverstone & Billy Porter Among Guest Judges

Project Runway is celebrating 20 years of the reality competition series with an “All-Stars” edition set to premiere on Thursday, June 15 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. The network announced that the premiere will be two parts and you can watch a preview of the upcoming season in the video posted above.

'Project Runway' Celebrates 20 Seasons With Bravo's First-Ever All-Star Season: Watch the Trailer! (Exclusive) - www.etonline.com - New York - Texas
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08.05.2023

'Project Runway' Celebrates 20 Seasons With Bravo's First-Ever All-Star Season: Watch the Trailer! (Exclusive)

's landmark 20th season: the network's first-ever all-star season!Christian Siriano, an all-star in his own right, returns as a mentor, while Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth are all back as judges, all ready to critique the couture of 14 fan-favorite designers from across the series' 19 seasons. It's a chance at redemption, as this cast features no returning winners. Each 90-minute episode will feature challenges that test the designers' artistry and push their limits, including an unconventional challenge that takes everyone by surprise.

Kirk Franklin, Tabitha Brown, Kym Whitley and Yvette Nicole Brown Join Lena Waithe for ABFF Talks Series (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - USA - Miami - city Jackson
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05.05.2023

Kirk Franklin, Tabitha Brown, Kym Whitley and Yvette Nicole Brown Join Lena Waithe for ABFF Talks Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Angelique Jackson The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has announced the lineup for this year’s Talks Series, headlined by 2023 festival ambassador Lena Waithe. The 27th edition of the festival will be held June 14-18 in Miami Beach, followed by a virtual program June 19-25 on ABFF Play. On Thursday, June 15, the Emmy-winning writer, producer and actor will sit for an intimate one-on-one conversation, billed as “The Lena Waithe Effect,” where she’ll recount her journey in the entertainment industry. In addition to Waithe, the series of conversations and panels also features: “That’s Our Business,” a candid conversation with Tabitha Brown and her husband Chance Brown; a panel discussion with TV One Networks’ Kirk and Tammy Franklin (“The One”) and LisaRaye McCoy (“Asking for a Friend”); a look behind-the-scenes of Bounce TV’s “Act Your Age” starring Kym Whitley and Yvette Nicole Brown; a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with the Xfinity Original Series “Hip House”; and the WBD Access Music Supervisor Panel featuring Morgan Rhodes (“The Color Purple”) and Carolyn Owens (“Cherish the Day”).

First-Time Tony Nominee Lena Waithe Reacts to Noms for 'Monumental Play' 'Ain't No Mo' (Exclusive) - www.etonline.com - Jordan
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02.05.2023

First-Time Tony Nominee Lena Waithe Reacts to Noms for 'Monumental Play' 'Ain't No Mo' (Exclusive)

Lena Waithe is now a first-time Tony nominee as one of the producers of  The production scored a total of six nods, tying it with  as the most-nominated new play, for the 76th annual Tony Awards. Following the announcement, which was revealed live by Lea Michele and Myles Frost on Tuesday, Waithe shared her excitement about the play's recognition. " is a monumental play and I was honored when Lee Daniels asked me to join the team," she said in an exclusive statement to ET. «I saw a reading of it years ago and I knew it deserved to be on Broadway.

Onyx Collective Announces ‘Searching for Soul Food’ Premiere Date, Releases Teaser (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Los Angeles - Italy - South Africa - state Mississippi - Oklahoma - Peru - Jamaica
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02.05.2023

Onyx Collective Announces ‘Searching for Soul Food’ Premiere Date, Releases Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)

BreAnna Bell Onyx Collective’s “Searching for Soul Food” will arrive on June 2 exclusively on Hulu, Variety has learned. “Searching for Soul Food” follows rock star celebrity chef Alisa Reynolds as she discovers what soul food looks like around the world. As she seeks out the food, she’ll also explore the stories, the people, and the traditions of each place she visits, bringing her own flavor right along with her. The international journey finds Chef Reynolds exploring the culinary worlds of Mississippi, Oklahoma, Appalachia, South Africa, Italy, Jamaica, Peru and Los Angeles.” Additionally, Onyx Collective also released a teaser for the unscripted series. The 38-second clip offers a brief montage through some of host Reynolds’ travels across the globe, eating various versions of tacos, corn bread and collard greens, and pizza in celebration of the traditions that unite the diverse cultures throughout the world.

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