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Wilson Morales, editor for BlackFilm.com

Black Blogger Month: BlackFilm.com, The Web’s Leading Man

As editor of BlackFilm.com, Wilson Morales shines the spotlight on Black films and talent that mainstream Hollywood often overlooks

As editor of BlackFilm.com, Wilson Morales shines the spotlight on Black films and talent that…

By Danielle Kwateng

Posted: May 9, 2012 Tags: actors, actresses, Anthony Mackie, BBM, Black Blogger Month, Black Blogger Month 2012, black film, BlackFilm.com, Columbus Short, Hollywood, Kerry Washington, Tyler Perry, Val Moore, Will Packer, Wilson Morales

‘Sparkle’ Producer Debra Martin Chase Reflects on Career & Whitney

The veteran movie producer shares her career journey and explains the industry's evolution

Hollywood veteran Debra Martin Chase shares her trade secrets on moviemaking and adapting to the…

By Darralynn Hutson

Posted: April 30, 2012 Tags: Bollywood, Chapter3.tv, Debra Martin Chase, Denzel Washington, DVD, Frank Price, Glee, Halle Berry, Hollywood, Jordin Sparks, Kenny Ortega, Mara Brock Akil, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Salim Akil, Sanna Hamri, Sparkle, Tracey Edmonds, West Side Story, Whitney Houston

Author and Sony Pictures' executive DeVon Franklin with Black Enterprise Multimedia Editor-at-Large and UBR Host Alfred Edmond Jr.

UBR Spotlight: DeVon Franklin On Faith And Business In Hollywood

More on the entrepreneurs, business strategies and economic news on The Urban Business Roundtable

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR contributor Renita D. Young speaks with preacher,…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: April 4, 2012 Tags: Curtis Wright, Devon Franklin, film executives, Hollywood, Jumping the Broom, Overbrook Entertainment, Sony Pictures, The Karate Kid, The Urban Business Roundtable, Will Smith, Wright Financial Group

Hooray for Nollywood: Behind the Scenes of the Nigerian Film Industry

As the Oscars dust settles in Tinseltown, we turn our attention to one of the largest film industries in the world: Nigeria

As the Oscars dust settles in Tinseltown, we turn our attention to one of the…

By Tomika Anderson

Posted: March 5, 2012 Tags: Africa, Ebbe Bassey, entertainment, entertainment industry, film industry, Hollywood, Nigeria, Nollywood, Osas Ighodaro

A packed house of A-list celebrities, studio executives and industry tastemakers came out to celebrate the AAFCA Awards. Produced by the African American Film Critics Association, the invitation only, red carpet took place at PIPS Restaurant (renamed the AAFCA Playhouse) in Los Angeles. Hosted by noted entertainment journalist Kevin Frazier, (of CBS's The Insider) the event featured awards handed out in categories that included: Best Actor, Actress, Director and Best Film, among others. AAFCA Special Achievement Awards were also presented to iconic actors Richard Roundtree, Hattie Winston, legendary producer George Lucas and entertainment giant Sony Pictures Entertainment.---Gil Robertson

Pictured here: Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis and the legendary Richard Roundtree

Black Hollywood Comes Out to Support the African American Critics Awards

Black Hollywood comes out to support African-American leaders in the entertainment and film industry

Black Hollywood comes out to support and honor African-American leaders in the entertainment and film…

By Gil Robertson

Posted: March 1, 2012 Tags: AAFCA, African American Film Critics Association, Ava DuVernay, black hollywood, Devon Franklin, Hollywood, Richard Roundtree, Viola Davis

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

This Sunday, February 26, 2012, the 84th annual Academy Awards will be held in Hollywood, gathering together all of the film industry’s biggest names. While Eddie Murphy, who backed out on hosting duties, might be absent, there will be a plethora of African American actors and actresses both as attendees and nominees. Namely, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, who both earned nods for their exceptional work in The Help. Given that both women are favored to take home a golden statuette (only time will tell), BlackEnterprise.com Decodes the financial impact of an Oscar win by looking back at the select few African Americans performers who have struck gold on Hollywood’s biggest night. —Darralynn Hutson

The Oscars Decoded: 12 Black Actors Who Won & Their Career Impact

An examination of the dozen African American thespians who excelled in their craft on Hollywood's biggest night

With The Help’s Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer up for Oscars at the 84th Academy…

By Darralynn Hutson

Posted: February 24, 2012 Tags: A Raisin in the Sun, Academy Awards, Alex Haley, Antoine Fuqua, Beyonce, Boyz N the Hood, Cuba Gooding Jr., Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Forest Whitaker, Gone With the Wind, Halle Berry, Hattie McDaniel, Hollywood, Idi Amin, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, John Singleton, Lee Daniels, Lou Gossett Jr., Louis Gossett Jr., Mo'Nique, Morgan Freeman, Octavia Spencer, Porgy and Bess, Queen Latifah, Radio One, Roots, Sidney Poitier, The Help, Tyler Perry, Viola Davis, Weight Watchers, Whoopi Goldberg, Winnie Mandela

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

Salim & Mara Brock Akil on ‘The Game’ & ‘Sparkle’ Remake

The power couple reveal how they create success in career and their marriage

On the eve of the season 5 premiere of BET’s The Game, producers Salim &…

By Darralynn Hutson

Posted: January 9, 2012 Tags: Akil Productions, BET, Girlfriends, Hollywood, Jordin Sparks, Jumping the Broom, Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, Sparkle, The Game, UPN, Whitney Houston

Tamala Jones Advocates Adoption & Helping Kids in Need

The star of ABC's Castle shares her passion for helping children in need

Actress Tamala Jones speaks on her work within the foster care system and what it…

By Amber McKynzie

Posted: December 12, 2011 Tags: ABC, adoption, Aneurysm, Castle, foster children, Hollywood, Rosemary Children's Services, Tamala Jones, Women of Power

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