April is going to be a star-packed month on Global’s “Saturday Night Live”.
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They have arrived! The brightest and most brilliant stars in TV, film, music and more came together to celebrate the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday, March 9.
The Los Angeles soirée honored Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Yara Shahidi and more for their work in the industry and beyond.
Brunson, 33, popped in a pink Greta Constantine dress that featured balloon sleeves as Ralph, 66, looked radiant in an orange shirt dress that she belted at the waist. The Abbott Elementary costars have had a victorious 2023 awards season, racking up several trophies at this year’s biggest ceremonies. The sitcom, created by Brunson, scored the Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 26. The TV writer also took home the Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series award. Ralph, meanwhile, won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the Critics’ Choice Awards on January 15.
Shahidi, 23, who is most known for her roles in Black-ish and Grown-ish, lit up the Thursday red carpet in head to toe yellow. Her outfit included a loose-fitting button-up shirt and baggy pants. She completed the look with a pair of bronze pumps.
Other standouts show standouts included Tia and Tamera Mowry. The Sister, Sister alums, 44, held hands on the red carpet as they posed for photographers. Tamera looked spring-ready in a floral frock and Tia couldn’t have been more timeless in a tweed blazer.
A pregnant Naturi Naughton brought the drama, showing off her growing baby bump in a purple sequin two-piece. The look included a long-sleeved crop top and a sexy wrap skirt. The Power alum, who announced her pregnancy in February, complemented
April is going to be a star-packed month on Global’s “Saturday Night Live”.
Earlier this month, Jason Clarke, Scott Eastwood, and Chaske Spencer joined the cast of Kari Skogland‘s “Wind River: The Next Chapter,” an upcoming sequel to Taylor Sheridan‘s 2017 film. Now four more actors join the cast, including Gil Birmingham reprising his role from the original movie.
Quinta Brunson is taking the TV and fashion world by storm. In addition to making her mark as a talented small screen writer, the comedian has garnered a reputation as an It Girl.
Clapback class is in session! Quinta Brunson swiftly shut down an Abbott Elementary critic who questioned the show’s take on charter schools.
Quinta Brunson is setting the record straight on her academic history.
@AbbottElemABC @quintabrunson is from West Philly and attended charter schools her entire education,” Allen wrote on Twitter. “She reportedly loved it at the time, heaped praise on it. Once upon a time.
pic.twitter.com/QYLO0UqYzGOn Thursday, the Motion Picture Editors announced the post-production editorial team at “SNL” is planning to go on strike at the beginning of next month, after the union failed to reach an agreement with NBCUniversal.Last fall, roughly 20 post-production editors unionized with the Editors Guild, which is also known as IATSE Local 700.
's season 48 just announced the latest comedy powerhouse they've tapped to host the celebrated sketch comedy series: star and creator Quinta Brunson! The acclaimed comedic actress is set to host April 1.This season, the new cast has looked quite a bit different, with four fresh new faces after a surprising exodus of long-time cast members — including veteran castmember Cecily Strong, who departed the show mid-season during the last episode of 2022. However, the new group have been coming together for a strong series of episodes over the past few months.Check out the full list of the hosts and musical guests who have lent their talent to Season 48, and who are set to take the stage in the weeks to come. Check back as the season progresses, as the list will be updated regularly as new hosts and musical guests are announced.
Quinta Brunson is headed to Saturday Night Live to host the April 1 episode of the popular late night show.
Katie Reul editor Quinta Brunson, the Emmy award-winning creator and star of “Abbott Elementary,” will transition from a classroom to a live studio audience with her hosting debut on “Saturday Night Live” on April 1. Lil Yachty has been named as the episode’s musical guest. Brunson’s first appearance on the show could coincide with the a potential strike set by the show’s post-production editors. The strike comes after calls for NBCUniversal to pay editors industry standard rates and provide appropriate health benefits. The editing crew organized with the Motion Picture Editors Guild, which is part of IATSE Local 700, in order to negotiate a contract with NBCUniversal in October of last year. An agreement has yet to be reached. Now, the post-production team of “SNL” has set a deadline of April 1 for an agreement to be reached, at which point they will boycott working on the show.
Quinta Brunson is trading in school for Studio 8H.
Angelique Jackson Sheryl Lee Ralph has delivered one rousing acceptance speech after another, all awards season long. But the newly crowned Emmy, Critics Choice and Golden Globe-winner saved something special for Essence’s 16th annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon on Thursday afternoon. Presented the award by her “Abbott Elementary” co-star and creator — and 2022 Essence Black Women in Hollywood honoree — Quinta Brunson, Ralph whipped the audience into a frenzy with a 13-minute speech that ranged from an subdued, yet soul-stirring rendition of “Endangered Species” to an impassioned rallying cry to remember who paved the way for where Black women in the industry have come from and where we’re going.
Carla Renata Fresh off his Industry Leadership Award at the ABFF Honors and brokering a $90+ million-dollar strategic funding plan with a group of blue-chip investors, it was time to decompress as Charles D. King and wife Macro chief brand officer Stacey Walker King hosted their fifth annual pre-Oscars party. The festivities, again presented by Chase Sapphire, were in full swing at Mother Wolf in Hollywood Thursday night attracted some of Hollywood’s best known people of color. “Abbott Elementary” stars Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tyler James Williams were in attendance, while producer/actress and “Black-ish” star Marsai Martin hit the dance floor alongside Lena Waithe, Affion Crockett and Teyana Taylor.
So many celebrities hit the runway for the 2023 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday evening (March 9) in Los Angeles.
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Kerry Washington paid homage to an icon at the 2023 American Black Film Festival Awards. The actress channeled the late Whitney Houston by donning the same velvet Marc Bouwer dress the singer originally wore at the BET Walk of Fame Awards Gala in 1996. Before Washington took to the red carpet, she posted a playful video on Instagram showing off the dress and paying tribute to the late singer.
Cate Blanchett steps out in a silky dress for the 2023 Writers Guild Awards West Coast Ceremony held at Fairmont Century Plaza on Sunday night (March 5) in Los Angeles.
The Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series nominees have arrived at the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards.
At the start of this year Rolling Stone ran a list of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. Like all good list-making, it contained some undeniable truths (Aretha Franklin topped the poll) and some provocative decisions to get the people going. Celine Dion fans, for example, were so outraged by her not making the list in any capacity that they protested outside the publication's offices.
The “Super Mario Bros.” cast already getting up to hijinks.