Tag Archives: black hollywood
‘Sparkle’ Actress Tika Sumpter Talks Hidden Talents, Hollywood Boss Moves
TV star expands repertoire to singing and performing
Actress Tika Sumpter talks ‘Sparkle’ role, working with Whitney Houston, showcasing hidden talents and Hollywood…
By Janell Hazelwood
Reel Talk with Charles Dutton about ‘The Obama Effect’
Find out why Hollywood veteran Charles Dutton decided to go indie with his new project 'The Obama Effect'
Charles Dutton in character on the set of 'The Obama Effect.'
It could be the title…
By Shydel James
‘The Jeffersons’ Star Sherman Hemsley Dead at 74
Legendary comedian had more than 20-year acting career
Sherman Hemsley, legendary comedian and actor famously known for playing George Jeffersons of “The Jeffersons,”…
By Claudio E. Cabrera
Cool Jobs: Paul Martin Holds Key to Acquiring New Talent in Hollywood
'Get things done' personality drives career advancement for top stars
Key Sony Pictures Entertainment executive Paul Martin talks his recruitment philosophy and pushing for diversity…
By Gil Robertson
WATCH: ‘Streetcar’ Star Nicole Ari Parker Talks Broadway, Family Life, and Black Hollywood
Mother, wife and entrepreneur takes theater and Tinseltown by storm
On the heels of her sizzling Broadway debut, actress Nicole Ari Parker took a break…
By Janell Hazelwood
Cool Jobs: Television Executive Cultivates Diversity for the Screen
Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i enjoys ensuring inclusion and fairness in entertainment
Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, a CBS diversity executive, enjoys ensuring inclusion and fairness in entertainment.
By Gil Robertson
Tichina Arnold Explains the Joys of Being ‘Happily Divorced’
The veteran actress continues her hit streak with new TV Land series and speaks on the status of her singing career
Actress Tichina Arnold breaks color barriers playing a rile intended for a White woman on…
By Starrene Rhett
What ‘Think Like a Man’ Success Means for Black Hollywood
Film producer, Datari Turner reflects on the lasting impact of the surprise blockbuster on the state of Black films and televison
Independent film producer Datari Turner believes there’s room for more than one Black experience in…
By Souleo
AMC’s Nikkole Denson-Randolph Keeps Indie Filmmakers in Focus
The chain theatre executive gives up-and-coming filmmakers a leg up in the industry
As AMC Theatre’s VP of Specialty & Alternative Content, Nikkole Denson-Randolph helps get projects by…
By Gil Robertson
Mad Men’s Token Black Character?: Teyonah Parris Becomes First African American in Ad Office
Parris talks how she got the role and why it's an important step in show's success
Actress talks how she got the role, what it means and why she’s not just…
