Grace Kao is the IBM Professor of Sociology and Professor of Ethnicity, Race, and Migration at Yale University.Peter Shinkoda has been a film and TV actor for more than three decades.
Why ‘Coming 2 America’ Only Delivers Hollywood’s Version of Africa (Guest Column)
25.03.2021 - 03:39 / variety.com
Moky Makura Guest ColumnistNothing new to see here, move along.Like the stereotypical narratives we have come to expect from Hollywood about Africa, “Coming 2 America” offers nothing new to audiences despite the 33 years that separate the original from the sequel.The fictional country of Zamunda is a mixed bag of persistent stereotypes about African poverty, disease, conflict, poor leadership and hypersexual women who lack agency, all coated in Eddie Murphy’s brand of slapstick comedy that uses
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variety.com
11.04.2021 / 10:36
Fuse Media Licenses Content to Lingopie and South Africa’s Telkom SA (EXCLUSIVE)
Anna Marie de la Fuente Latino-owned Fuse Media has marked its first foray into the global media marketplace on the eve of MipTV with licensing deals to language learning platform Lingopie and South Africa-based Telkom SA.“Today’s licensing agreements signify the early innings of Fuse Media’s global expansion,” said Fuse Media head of digital, Patrick Courtney, who added: “It is also inspiring that these companies are eager to provide their customers with content that not only engages young,
etonline.com
08.04.2021 / 19:15
Oprah Winfrey to Interview Eddie Murphy for 'The Oprah Conversation' on Apple TV Plus
Oprah Winfrey is sitting down with Eddie Murphy.
abcnews.go.com
08.04.2021 / 02:55
Review: In 'Moffie,' brutal intolerance in '80s South Africa
The main character of Oliver Hermanus’ shattering “Moffie," set in 1981 South Africa, is a handsome, white 18-year-old. In the country's system of apartheid, he is a member of the ruling class, but he's no insider.Shy, timid and closeted, Nicholas van der Swart (Kai Luke Brummer) is conscripted into the army as part of regulated military service for white males over 16.
variety.com
02.04.2021 / 19:35
More Than Sidekicks: Hollywood Must Ban Live Primates in Film (Guest Column)
Dr. Andrew R.
deadline.com
30.03.2021 / 22:19
Dwayne Barnes Looks Back At What Went Into His Performance As The ‘Menace II Society’ Crack Addict That Reared Up In Controversy – Guest Column
Editor’s Note: As we saw last weekend from Deadline’s coverage of Jay Baker losing his position as longtime CAA agent after sending manager Jewerl Keats Ross a Menace II Society movie clip depicting a crack addict willing to perform a sexual favor because he was so desperate to feed his habit, we are in a moment of heightened sensitivity that leaves everyone in Hollywood standing upon a trap door that can be triggered by a single insult or misdeed.
deadline.com
30.03.2021 / 20:50
Universal Studios Hollywood Will Reopen April 16 To California Residents – Tickets On Sale April 8
Universal Studios Hollywood will reopen on Friday, April 16. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 8, the park announced today. There will be a special park preview for annual and season pass members starting on Thursday, April 15.
abcnews.go.com
30.03.2021 / 15:15
Goldberg, Zendaya to be honored at Essence Hollywood awards
LOS ANGELES -- Whoopi Goldberg, Andra Day and Zendaya will be among the honorees at this year's Essence Black Women in Hollywood event, which will be livestreamed during Oscars week for the first time this year.Essence on Tuesday announced the honorees for the 14th annual ceremony on April 22.In addition to the Emmy-, Grammy-, Oscar- and Tony-winner Goldberg and “Euphoria” star Zendaya, they include actor, singer and songwriter Cynthia Erivo and actor Michaela Coel.Day, who is up for an Oscar a
hollywoodreporter.com
29.03.2021 / 08:43
How Men in Hollywood and Beyond Can Be Better Allies (Guest Column)
The slew of recent allegations against Joss Whedon from women of Buffy and Angel, shows he created and directed, are heartbreaking. Actor Charisma Carpenter’s brave statement set off a chain reaction, with others following suit including Amber Benson and Michelle Trachtenberg, who was a teenager at the time.
foxnews.com
28.03.2021 / 10:07
‘Bad Girls Club’ cast member Deshayla Harris among Virginia Beach shooting victims: reports
Authorities in Virginia Beach, Virginia, have identified the two people killed and three people arrested in connection with three separate shootings Friday night in the city’s Oceanfront area. Those killed included Deshayla Harris, 29, of Norfolk, who appeared on season 17 of the reality TV show "Bad Girls Club," according to a report.
etonline.com
28.03.2021 / 05:37
2021 NAACP Image Awards: The Best and Most Memorable Moments From the Show
NAACP Image Awards.This year's festivities consisted of a week-long celebration, with five nights of virtual awards honoring Black excellence and people of color across television, music, literature and film. The events all led up to Saturday's live broadcast, hosted by Anthony Anderson.The 2021 NAACP Image Awards were filled with emotional and entertaining moments from the biggest names in Hollywood.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
24.03.2021 / 14:04
Health bosses discussing response after first cases of South Africa coronavirus variant found in Greater Manchester
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variety.com
19.03.2021 / 23:29
‘Riverdale’ Star Charles Melton on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: ‘I Failed to Defend My Heritage in Fear of Retribution’ (Guest Column)
Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorI’ve often been told that I’m not Asian enough. Not white enough.
hollywoodreporter.com
19.03.2021 / 19:38
Sony Pictures' Tom Rothman on the Year Gone By: We Discovered "The Best of Hard Times" (Guest Column)
Just about one year ago, I left my office on the Sony lot in Culver City around 8 p.m. on a Tuesday night, expecting to return the next morning to pick up again on the latest Sisyphean tasks.
justjared.com
18.03.2021 / 21:46
Brittany Murphy Docu-Series Coming to HBO Max
A Brittany Murphy series is coming.
variety.com
16.03.2021 / 22:35
It’s Time for the Grammys to Abolish the 33% Rule (Guest Column)
Ross Golan This column by songwriter-producer Ross Golan — who has worked with Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber and many others and is also creator and host of the “And the Writer Is” podcast — calls for the Recording Academy to change the “33% rule” it uses to determine which contributors to an album receive an award. Variety welcomes suitable and responsible guest columns, to submit please email [email protected].