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Epic Records’ Astro on Continuing Education & Pursuing Acting

The budding rap star keeps his head in the books while exploring a second career in Hollywood

While working on his debut album for Epic Records, X-Factor’s Astro explains how he juggles…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: June 28, 2012 Tags: Acting, Astro, BE Next, Brian Bradley, Brooklyn, Education, Epic Records, Jim Caviezel, L.A. Reid, Person of Interest, Simon Cowell, Taraji P. Henson, The Astronomical Kid, X-Factor

The Oscars have been the source of lauding and loathing for many in the African American community, from those in the field to those in the audience. This year was an unforgettable one, as actresses Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis received nominations (with Spencer going home with a win as Best Supporting Actress), some criticism, and many well-wishes from peers and fans alike.

As the Oscars buzz continues, BlackEnterprise.com caught up with five top black talents in front of and behind the cameras to talk their career triumphs and challenges, why they continue to pursue their dreams and the Hollywood politics they navigate daily. ---Christian Law

Black Hollywood Talent Talk Careers and the Politics of the Hollywood

Five professionals to watch in 2012 dish on Tinseltown triumphs and challenges

These top black actors and Hollywood professionals to watch discuss career triumphs and how politics…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 28, 2012 Tags: Academy Awards, Acting, black actors, black film directors, black films, Black History Month, black hollywood, Blair Underwood, Chad Coleman, discrimination, film directing, film industry, Hollywood, Hollywood politics, Oscars, racism, Sharon Leal, T.D. Jakes, The Wire, Tyler Perry, Why Did I Get Married Too, Why Did I Get Married?, Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day

Basketball Wives’ Royce Reed Creates Her Own Reality on Stage

The reality star rebrands herself with budding acting career and series of youth-centered books

Using her notoriety from reality TV, the budding businesswoman breaks into acting with Platanos &…

By Amber McKynzie

Posted: February 27, 2012 Tags: Acting, Basketball Wives, BE Next, Broadway, College Girls, Denzel Washington, Dwight Howard, Fantashique, Florida A&M University, Halle Berry, Miami Heat, Off-Broadway, Orlando Magic, Platanos & Collard Greens, reality TV, Royce Reed, Tyler Perry, VH1, Zoe Saldana

Actor Michael Ealy is More than Just Eye Candy

The 'Think Like a Man' star talks diversity of roles—from 'Underworld' to 'Unconditional'

Diversifying his roles with Underworld Awakening & Think Like a Man, actor Michael Ealy moves…

By Tomika Anderson

Posted: January 20, 2012 Tags: Acting, black actors, black films, black hollywood, Chris Brown, Common Law, entertainment, entertainment industry, film industry, Gabrielle Union, Hollywood, Ice Cube, Meagan Good, michael ealy, Steve Harvey, Taraji P. Henson, Think Like a Man, Underworld, Underworld: Awakening, USA Networks

There have been many black films that inspire, enrage, encourage and invigorate. And several of those have reflected real-life scenarios that we all have seen in our own lives --- especially when it comes to the workplace.

Here are six films with black actors that feature career issues and have taught all of us lessons about art reflecting life. ---Janell Hazelwood

6 Best Black Career Films of All Time

These movies taught lessons on workplace and career issues

These are six of the best films with black actors that incorporated everyday workplace issues.

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: January 17, 2012 Tags: Acting, black films, black hollywood, Career Advancement, Def Jam, Denzel Washington, discrimination, Eartha Kitt, Eddie Murphy, employee, employee rights, entertainment, entertainment industry, film business, Grace Jones, Halle Berry, hip-hop industry, hip-hop renamed, indenpendent films, interoffice affairs, interoffice communication, interoffice conflict, marriage, music business, Music Industry, racism, Robin Givens, Russell Simmons, Samuel L. Jackson, Will Smith, workers' rights, workplace politics

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Career Transition Lessons from The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Beyond the antics, learn how you can take your brand to the next level

The Real Housewives of Atlanta are embarking on new career transitions, from entrepreneurship to motherhood.…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 8, 2011 Tags: Acting, adult toy industry, blacks in fashion, Blacks in Hollywood, Bravo TV, Celebrity Apprentice, Cynthia Bailey, entertainment, entertainment industry, fashion industry, funeral business, Hollywood, Kandi Burruss, Kim Zolciak, Music Industry, NeNe Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Real Housewives, reality TV, Sheree Whitfield, television industry, The Real Housewives of Atlanta

WATCH: Actor Tristan Wilds on His Move to 90210

After breaking through as a streetwise kid on The Wire the young actor goes mainstream

On HBO’s The Wire Tristan Wilds made his portrayal of streetwise Michael as real as…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: September 13, 2011 Tags: 90210, Acting, BE Next, HBO, The CW, The Wire, Tristan Wilds, Video

Best known for his portrayal of Tee Tee on BET’s The Game, Barry Floyd earned his position in the spotlight the hard way. With ambitions of being a writer, the Philadelphia native headed to Hollywood to follow his dreams, but like many aspiring scribes, he saw those dreams deferred. Following a string of production assistant jobs on such TV series as Cuts, Everybody Hates Chris and Girlfriends, Floyd fell into acting when one of the Girlfriends performers was late for rehearsal and he was asked to stand in. Impressed with his performance, the casting director suggested Floyd audition for a part on an upcoming show called The Game. “I had no intention of acting,” he explains. “I was just in the right place at the right time.” During the course of the show’s inaugural run on The CW network, Floyd sharpened his acting skills, earning more camera time in the process. Now, at the close of the sitcom’s resurrected season on BET, the actor is refocused on his initial goal, working as the head writer on the online sketch comedy series, Purple Stuff TV. Managing to navigate his way through the bright lights of Tinseltown, Floyd shares a few of his trade secrets with BlackEnterprise.com.

Barry Floyd’s 6 Steps to Making it in Hollywood

The writer-turned-actor from BET's 'The Game' explains how he made it and you can too

The writer-turned-actor from BET’s ‘The Game’ explains how he made it and you can too

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: April 5, 2011 Tags: Acting, Barry Floyd, BET, Everybody Hates Chris, Girlfriends, Hollywood, How To, production assistant, struggling actor, The Game

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