
Courtney B. Vance On His ‘Lovecraft Country’ Death: 'It Was Disappointing'
The Emmy winner said someone had to be “sacrificed” for the greater good.

Taraji P. Henson Says Stop Comparing Her Movie To 'Green Book': ‘I Don’t See the Similarities’
"Google her. We didn't make this up," she said about her character.

Find Out What Sport Mahershala Ali Played Before He Became An Oscar Winner
Before he was delivering Oscar-worthy performances on the silver screen, Mahershala Ali was proving he had game on the basketball court.

Black Twitter Applauds Mahershala Ali's And Billy Porter’s Historical Oscars 2019 Attire
“You know the vibes,” says Twitter user Ivie Ani of Mahershala Ali’s iconic and Malcolm X-inspired wardrobe.

Spike Lee Reportedly Nearly Stormed Out After 'Green Book' Won Best Picture
Those in attendance say the director got up and marched to the back of the theater before turning around in a huff.

The Smithsonian Channel Is Taking A Look At The Real 'Green Book'
On the heels of the controversial, award-winning film, filmmaker Yoruba Richen explores the real story of "The Negro Motorist Green Book."

Dr. Don Shirley’s Family Doesn’t Want To Steal Mahershala Ali’s Joy After Golden Globes Win
“Mahershala has become the Black white hope,”Maurice Shirley told ESSENCE. “More power to him."

Mahershala Ali Addresses 'Green Book' Criticism After Golden Globe Win
The family of Dr. Don Shirley, the piano virtuoso that Ali portrays in the film, says that the portrayal of Shirley was not accurate.

Mahershala Ali Wins Golden Globe For Role In Controversial 'Green Book' Film
Ali won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture during Sunday's Golden Globes for 'Green Book.'

'Green Book' Actor Viggo Mortensen Claps Back At Donald Shirley's Family
Mortensen, who previously apologized for using the N-word during a panel for the film, called the family's criticism "uncorroborated and basically unfair."

Dr. Donald Shirley’s Brother Calls ‘Green Book’ Portrayal ‘A Symphony Of Lies’
"Green Book" has won rave reviews from some critics, but according to Dr. Donald Shirley's family, it's full of "hurtful" lies.

Mahershala Ali Says He Refuses To Argue With Critics Over 'Green Book': 'I Don't Really Have A Rebuttal'
Speaking with ESSENCE, Ali responded to critics who felt that the film and its title did not live up to expectations.

Mahershala Ali Talks New Film 'Green Book,' Which Takes Us On A Joyful Ride Tackling Race Along The Way
The Oscar-buzzing film hits theaters Friday.

Mahershala Ali Responds To Co-Star Viggo Mortensen's Use Of N-Word At Movie Screening
“However well-intended or intellectual the conversation may have been, it wasn’t appropriate for Viggo to say the n-word,” Ali said in a statement.

'Green Book' Star Viggo Mortensen Apologizes For Using N-Word During Panel
Mortensen stars opposite Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali in the upcoming film about a classical pianist and driver touring the American South in the 60s.

Watch Mahershala Ali Help Co-Star Write A Love Letter
It's from a new clip of their film, "Green Book."