Actors spurred on by recent events (and perhaps by Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech) used the awards stage as a political platform at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 29th. Thankfully giving no heed to Donald Trump’s recent comment that “Celebs hurt the cause,” award-winning actors gave impassioned acceptance speeches that ranged from angry…
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A movie musical and long overdue recognition of black talent are breathing some life back into the Academy Awards. Oscar nominations were released today and the big news is that six black actors have been nominated in lead or supporting categories, marking a big departure from last year's #OscarsSoWhite fiasco. In the lead categories Denzel Washington…
It's that time of year again - awards season is coming up! First up is the Golden Globes, the annual event where the best in television and film are both honored. On the morning of December 12th Don Cheadle, Laura Dern, and Anna Kendrick, announced the nominations for the 2017 ceremony which will be broadcasted on…