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2021 Oscar Nominations: LaKeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, Leslie Odom, Jr. Up For Best Supporting Actor
Awards & Events

2021 Oscar Nominations: LaKeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, Leslie Odom, Jr. Up For Best Supporting Actor

Charles D. King, Ryan Coogler, and Shaka King also made history
By D'Shonda Brown · Mar 15, 2021
David Oyelowo Reveals The Academy Punished 'Selma' Cast For Wearing 'I Can't Breathe' Shirts
Entertainment

David Oyelowo Reveals The Academy Punished 'Selma' Cast For Wearing 'I Can't Breathe' Shirts

"Members of the Academy called in to the studio and our producers saying, 'How dare they do that?'," said Oyelowo. 
By Keyaira Boone · Jun 5, 2020
Academy Awards Changes Rules To Include Streaming Due To COVID-19
Entertainment · Oscars

Academy Awards Changes Rules To Include Streaming Due To COVID-19

The exemption could level the playing field for some Black filmmakers, but only briefly.
By Keyaira Boone · Apr 29, 2020
The Obamas' Production Company Snags Its First Oscar Win For 'American Factory'
Entertainment

The Obamas' Production Company Snags Its First Oscar Win For 'American Factory'

In 2018, their Higher Ground production company landed a multiyear contract with Netflix to produce exclusive content.
By Keyaira Boone · Feb 10, 2020
The Standout Beauty Looks From The 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Awards & Events · Beauty · Oscars · Red Carpet Beauty

The Standout Beauty Looks From The 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Laid edges, natural hairstyles, and bright hues were main fixtures on this red carpet.
By Shalwah Evans · Feb 9, 2020
Janelle Monáe Opened The Oscars With A Show-Stopping Homage To The Year's Best Films
Entertainment · Oscars

Janelle Monáe Opened The Oscars With A Show-Stopping Homage To The Year's Best Films

The singer kicked off the show with a shout-out to Black History Month, female filmmakers, LGBTQIA community and a cameo from Billy Porter.
By Sydney Scott · Feb 9, 2020
Stephen King Criticized For Comments On Oscar Diversity
Entertainment

Stephen King Criticized For Comments On Oscar Diversity

A tweet by the iconic writer on how he sees diversity when using his Oscar nomination vote has left a bad taste in the mouths of many.
By Paula Rogo · Jan 15, 2020
Issa Rae Highlighted The Lack Of Women In This Year’s Oscar Nominees For Best Director: 'Congrats To Those Men'
Entertainment

Issa Rae Highlighted The Lack Of Women In This Year’s Oscar Nominees For Best Director: 'Congrats To Those Men'

The Academy is being criticized for its lack of women and people of color nominees in this year's ceremony.
By Paula Rogo · Jan 14, 2020
If Oscar-Nominated Actress Cynthia Erivo Wins, She'll Become An EGOT
Celebrity

If Oscar-Nominated Actress Cynthia Erivo Wins, She'll Become An EGOT

The "Harriet" star and ESSENCE cover girl was nominated for best actress and best original song at the 2020 Academy Awards.
By Paula Rogo · Jan 14, 2020
Oscars Will Go Without A Host Again
Entertainment · Oscars

Oscars Will Go Without A Host Again

This is the second year in a row that the awards ceremony will go hostless. But will it be entertaining?
By Paula Rogo · Jan 9, 2020
Academy Reveals Oscars Shortlist — And Some Of Your Faves Made The Cut!
Entertainment

Academy Reveals Oscars Shortlist — And Some Of Your Faves Made The Cut!

The Academy shared the list of contenders in categories like original song, animated short film and international feature film.
By Paula Rogo · Dec 17, 2019
Stephanie Allain To Co-Produce 2020 Academy Awards
Entertainment

Stephanie Allain To Co-Produce 2020 Academy Awards

“It’s an honor and a thrill to join forces to deliver an entertaining show that celebrates the artistry of this year’s best films,” she said in a statement
By Paula Rogo · Nov 16, 2019
Academy Disqualifies Nigeria’s First-Ever Oscar Entry, ‘Lionheart’
Entertainment · ESSENCE Africa · Oscars

Academy Disqualifies Nigeria’s First-Ever Oscar Entry, ‘Lionheart’

The Academy disqualified the film based on the rule that entries in the Best International Feature Film category must have “a predominantly non-English dialogue track.” English is one of the official languages of Nigeria.
By Paula Rogo · Nov 5, 2019
Black Hollywood Was Out In Full Force At The Academy’s Honorary Governors Awards
Awards & Events · Celebrity · Red Carpet

Black Hollywood Was Out In Full Force At The Academy’s Honorary Governors Awards

Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Keke Palmer, Eddie Murphy and more were spotted at the black-tie gala.
By Paula Rogo · Oct 28, 2019
The Academy Adds Letitia Wright, Sterling K. Brown Plus Hundreds of Women And People of Color Members
Awards & Events

The Academy Adds Letitia Wright, Sterling K. Brown Plus Hundreds of Women And People of Color Members

The 2019 class makeup is 50 percent women and 29 percent people of color.
By Paula Rogo · Jul 4, 2019
It's About Time! Spike Lee Gets a Standing Ovation As He Accepts His First Oscar Award
Entertainment · Oscars

It's About Time! Spike Lee Gets a Standing Ovation As He Accepts His First Oscar Award

A major Black history moment was made tonight with this honor.
By Jasmine Grant · Feb 24, 2019
Fashion · Oscars

Ruth E. Carter Becomes The First Black Woman To Win Oscar For Best Costume Design

History has been made!
By Julee Wilson · Feb 24, 2019
The Oscars Red Carpet Is The Biggest Of The Year & Here Are 2019’s Best Looks
Awards & Events · Fashion

The Oscars Red Carpet Is The Biggest Of The Year & Here Are 2019’s Best Looks

Take a look at our red carpet gallery of all the amazing divas who showed up and showed OUT for this year’s Academy Awards!
By Avon Dorsey · Feb 24, 2019
From 'Beale Street' To 'Black Panther': Here Are The 2019 Oscar Nominees
Entertainment · Oscars

From 'Beale Street' To 'Black Panther': Here Are The 2019 Oscar Nominees

"Black-ish" star Tracee Ellis Ross and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Kumail Nanjiani announced the nominees bright and early Tuesday morning.
By Sydney Scott · Jan 22, 2019

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