Oprah Says She ‘Lives Inside God’s Dream’ For Her
When you think of someone whose life represents the manifestation of bold dreams and prayers, Oprah Winfrey immediately comes to mind. The truth she has shared over the years from her personal to professional experiences continue to make her engaging and relatable for millions of fans all over the world. Whether she’s talking about her […]
Tyler Perry Celebrates Owning and Opening one of the Country’s Largest Film Studios with Star Studded Event
If Tyler Perry doesn’t inspire you to dream and act big, we don’t know what will. The business and entertainment mogul just opened one of the largest film studios in the country and in the process, became the first Black person to own and head a major film studio of this size and caliber. Perry hosted […]
Diahann Carroll Was A Pioneer For Black People, Inside And Outside Of Hollywood
Photo Courtesy of Anthony Barboza/Getty Images With the departure of Diahann Carroll from this earth on Friday, October 4, 2019, the world is a little less beautiful. The pioneering actress and singer was born Carol Diahann Johnson in New York City on July 17, 1935 to parents John and Mabel Johnson. Her father worked […]
Jordan Peele Inks Multi-Year Deal With Universal
Comedic actor turned filmmaker Jordan Peele just cemented a five year deal with Universal pictures, Forbes reports. Universal previously inked a two year deal with Peele for his most recent films Get Out (2017) and Us (2019), both of which grossed more than $250 million globally, winning Peele an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay […]
Ryan Coogler and Wife Zinzi Evans Set to Produce New Harlem Monster Hunters Movie
Talk about a power couple! Ryan Coogler and his wife Zinzi Evans are scheduled to produce a live adaptation of the comic book series “Bitter Root,” Deadline reports. The Black Panther director partnered with entertainment company Legendary Pictures to lead the development of a live movie for the Image Comics series. Bitter Root is set […]
Will Smith Releases New Fresh Prince of Bel Air Themed Clothing Line
Welp! There goes our savings account! Will Smith just dropped his new clothing line, “Bel-Air Athletics,” inspired by his hit 90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The rapper turned actor announced the new line earlier this week via Instagram and items are already selling out. Clearly, we all have to hurry up. View […]
Allyson Felix Breaks Usain Bolt’s Record for Gold Medals 10 Months After Giving Birth
Black girl magic here. Black girl magic there. Black girl magic everywhere! Track trailblazer Allyson Felix just won her first gold medal as a mom and broke Usain Bolt’s world record for most gold medals in world championships. The 33 year old track star currently has nine medals among four games, making her the most […]
Tyler Perry Honored With Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Keep giving those roses while people can still smell them. Tyler Perry has been honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame! The entertainment giant was honored Tuesday for his contributions to the film and theater industry and for building a massive entertainment empire, making him the most successful Black filmmaker in history. Joining […]
Larry Irving Becomes First African American Inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame
Larry Irving, an internet pioneer who coined the term “digital divide,” was honored on Friday by becoming the first African American inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame. Irving, who served in the Clinton Administration as an advisor on telecommunications and information technology issues, was recognized for his impact on increasing internet access to unserved […]
Oprah Winfrey Donates $1.15 Million to UNCF to Help Local North Carolina Students Attend College
This past Saturday, media mogul Oprah Winfrey surprised attendees at the 17th annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon with a major donation that will help minority students in the North Carolina area attend college. The event, which was held in Charlotte, North Carolina and put on by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), honored […]