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So foundational that only last year Tyler Perry was celebrated for becoming the first Black owner and head of a major studio and even the most successful Black performers have had to make choices regarding whether or not to "grin and bear it" when it comes to portraying racial stereotypes if they want to work. … [Read more...] about Blackface in Hollywood has never been funny. People are just admitting it now

Pushing the initiative, DJ Khaled said, “MAJOR KEY ALERT!’ Checking your voting status and registering to vote is easy and important. I’m partnering with Global Citizen and HeadCount to make sure everyone has a chance to use their voice. I’m looking forward to hosting a virtual meet and greet with the Just Vote campaign to talk with young people who have taken the time to check their voter registration status.” … [Read more...] about Celebrities Offer Personal Performances, Dance Lessons, Virtual Happy Hours in Effort to Mobilize Young Voters

The Master Class we've ALL been waiting for! @MsGladysKnight vs. @MsPattiLaBelle 🔥 Live from The Fillmore in Philly this Sunday at 5PM PT/8PM ET. The ultimate #Verzuz! Leave ya church clothes on all Sunday and pull up to the affair of all affairs. Y'all gotta get dressed up in ya Sunday's best for this one. Watch it on our @VerzuzTV IG or in HD on @AppleMusic. Drinks by @Ciroc. … [Read more...] about Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle to face off on next ‘Verzuz’ battle

"You can provide a bridge to understanding," Pittman said. "Some place that people who want to understand what's going on and want to participate in the Black culture, that they've got a good source for it and a really robust source for that kind of information, that kind of interaction." … [Read more...] about Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia launch Black Effect Podcast Network

With the #OscarsSoWhite controversy (and host Chris Rock’s admonishment) still ringing in their ears, Hollywood decision-makers are recruiting diverse acting and directing talent for upcoming projects in the hopes of creating an entertainment industry more representative of the American population (and avoiding what would be an embarrassing #OscarsSoWhite three-peat next year). … [Read more...] about Hollywood Scrambles to Up Diversity in Wake of #OscarsSoWhite Controversy