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Acting Took Roxy Sternberg To 'Mars' Now She's Wants To Explore New Terrain

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Acting Took Roxy Sternberg To 'Mars' Now She's Wants To Explore New Terrain

Lupita Nyong'o Got Fit for 'Black Panther' with These 5 Smart Food Hacks

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Lupita Nyong'o Got Fit for 'Black Panther' with These 5 Smart Food Hacks

Zazie Beetz Is Adjusting To Fame As 'Atlanta' Season 2 Returns

Zazie Beetz Is Adjusting To Fame As 'Atlanta' Season 2 Returns

Will We Ever Get To See Those Deleted 'Black Panther' Love Scenes Between Okoye And W'Kabi?

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Will We Ever Get To See Those Deleted 'Black Panther' Love Scenes Between Okoye And W'Kabi?

How A Simple Wig In 'Black Panther' Became One Of The Most Revolutionary Parts In The Movie

How A Simple Wig In 'Black Panther' Became One Of The Most Revolutionary Parts In The Movie

#WarriorWednesdays: Mariame Kaba Is Our Very Own Modern Day Abolitionist

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#WarriorWednesdays: Mariame Kaba Is Our Very Own Modern Day Abolitionist

Common On Why 'The Chi' Is Unlike Anything You've Seen Before: 'There’s A Levity To Our Show'

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Common On Why 'The Chi' Is Unlike Anything You've Seen Before: 'There’s A Levity To Our Show'

Will Smith Says His Family Inspired Him To Be More Outspoken: 'The Truth Is Right In Front Of Us'

Will Smith Says His Family Inspired Him To Be More Outspoken: 'The Truth Is Right In Front Of Us'

On Her Grind: Issa Rae Is Working On A Sci-Fi Project And A Show About Black Teens

On Her Grind: Issa Rae Is Working On A Sci-Fi Project And A Show About Black Teens

Denzel Washington On 'Roman J. Israel' Role: 'I Have An Inner Awkwardness' Too

Denzel Washington On 'Roman J. Israel' Role: 'I Have An Inner Awkwardness' Too

Mariah Carey Explains Why She Insisted On Being In A Christian Movie About Christmas

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Mariah Carey Explains Why She Insisted On Being In A Christian Movie About Christmas

Samuel L. Jackson On Making Sequels To His Classics: 'I Want People To Ask For Things'

Samuel L. Jackson On Making Sequels To His Classics: 'I Want People To Ask For Things'

Fresh Start: Director John Singleton Finds A New Home On Television

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Fresh Start: Director John Singleton Finds A New Home On Television

EXCLUSIVE First Look: Ava DuVernay's 'A Wrinkle In Time' In Stunning Images

EXCLUSIVE First Look: Ava DuVernay's 'A Wrinkle In Time' In Stunning Images

'Claws' Premiere Recap: The Sisterhood Of Nefarious Nails

'Claws' Premiere Recap: The Sisterhood Of Nefarious Nails

5 Reasons TV One's 'Media' Might Be Your New Drama Obsession

5 Reasons TV One's 'Media' Might Be Your New Drama Obsession

‘As a Black Iranian, I Cannot Support Trump’ Says ‘Black-ish’ Star Yara Shahidi

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‘As a Black Iranian, I Cannot Support Trump’ Says ‘Black-ish’ Star Yara Shahidi

An Olivia And Mellie Alliance? Here's Why You Can't Miss The Season Six Premiere Of 'Scandal'

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An Olivia And Mellie Alliance? Here's Why You Can't Miss The Season Six Premiere Of 'Scandal'