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Courtney B. Vance On His ‘Lovecraft Country’ Death: 'It Was Disappointing'
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Courtney B. Vance On His ‘Lovecraft Country’ Death: 'It Was Disappointing'

The Emmy winner said someone had to be “sacrificed” for the greater good.
By Taiia Smart Young · Aug 24, 2020
Taraji P. Henson Says Stop Comparing Her Movie To 'Green Book': ‘I Don’t See the Similarities’
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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.
By Keyaira Boone · Apr 3, 2019
Find Out What Sport Mahershala Ali Played Before He Became An Oscar Winner
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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.
By Keyaira Boone · Feb 26, 2019
Black Twitter Applauds Mahershala Ali's And Billy Porter’s Historical Oscars 2019 Attire
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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.
By Avon Dorsey · Feb 25, 2019
Spike Lee Reportedly Nearly Stormed Out After 'Green Book' Won Best Picture
Celebrity · Oscars

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.
By Sydney Scott · Feb 25, 2019
The Smithsonian Channel Is Taking A Look At The Real 'Green Book'
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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."
By Britni Danielle · Jan 23, 2019
Dr. Don Shirley’s Family Doesn’t Want To Steal Mahershala Ali’s Joy After Golden Globes Win
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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."
By Britni Danielle · Jan 7, 2019
Mahershala Ali Addresses 'Green Book' Criticism After Golden Globe Win
Celebrity · Entertainment

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.
By Paula Rogo · Jan 7, 2019
Mahershala Ali Wins Golden Globe For Role In Controversial 'Green Book' Film
Golden Globes

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.'
By Sydney Scott · Jan 6, 2019
'Green Book' Actor Viggo Mortensen Claps Back At Donald Shirley's Family
Celebrity · Entertainment

'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."
By Sydney Scott · Jan 4, 2019
Dr. Donald Shirley’s Brother Calls ‘Green Book’ Portrayal ‘A Symphony Of Lies’
Entertainment

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.
By Britni Danielle · Dec 17, 2018
Mahershala Ali Says He Refuses To Argue With Critics Over 'Green Book': 'I Don't Really Have A Rebuttal'
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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.
By Joi-Marie McKenzie, Sydney Scott · Nov 16, 2018
Mahershala Ali Talks New Film 'Green Book,' Which Takes Us On A Joyful Ride Tackling Race Along The Way
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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.
By Joi-Marie McKenzie · Nov 14, 2018
Mahershala Ali Responds To Co-Star Viggo Mortensen's Use Of N-Word At Movie Screening
Celebrity · Entertainment

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.
By Paula Rogo · Nov 10, 2018
'Green Book' Star Viggo Mortensen Apologizes For Using N-Word During Panel
Entertainment

'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.
By Sydney Scott · Nov 9, 2018
Watch Mahershala Ali Help Co-Star Write A Love Letter
Entertainment

Watch Mahershala Ali Help Co-Star Write A Love Letter

It's from a new clip of their film, "Green Book."
By Sydney Scott · Oct 9, 2018
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