The news about Eddie Murphy hosting the Academy Awards was well-received, but he will no longer be the master of ceremonies of the 2012 Oscars.…
According to HumorMillmag.com, Eddie Murphy is confirmed to host the 84th Academy Awards in February of 2012. While Hollywood doesn’t seem interested in balancing the lack of Black representation on the big screen, the Academy is happy to have us host the awards show. The Oscars will be the first time Murphy has taken the […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)135 North Grand Avenue When: April 10, 1972 What: For his composition of the “Theme from Shaft,” the man behind the “Stax records sound” was awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song, becoming the third African-American, after Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel, to win an Oscar. « PREVIOUS […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Kodak Theater 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA When: March 5, 2006 What: The Memphis rap group earned an Oscar for Best Original Song for their contribution to the Hustle & Flow movie soundtrack. The film starred Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, who performed the Three […]
When Whoopi Goldberg won her Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Ghost’ back in 1991, she was high as a kite, according to TMZ. Whoopi dropped the bombshell during a voice-over recording session for the film ‘The Pagemaster’ in 1992, yet the footage hasn’t been seen by the public until now! In the clip, Whoopi says […]
The 2011 Oscars went down last night, and while none of our favorite actors or actresses were nominated, they made sure to attend the pre- and post-show parties this year. See Halle, Gabby, Zoe, Kerry and more get glam in the galleries below! Idris Elba: “The Oscars Aren’t Designed For Us” 2011 Oscars [RED CARPET […]
With the Academy Awards happening on Sunday, everyone is scrambling to get in their two cents about who should take home an Oscar statue. In a hilarious FunnyOrDie.com video, the Mike Tyson gives famed movie critic Leonard Maltin his Oscar picks
The 2011 Oscar nominations have been announced! This morning Mo’Nique and Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, revealed the nominees in Beverly Hills, California. Did your favorite star or movie get snubbed? Mo’Nique Wins Best Supporting Actress GALLERY: Celebs At The 2010 Oscars Black Female Oscar Winners & Nominees […]
For Colored Girls may be the first Tyler Perry movie to be nominated for an Oscar. At least that's what he hopes. Watch the theatrical trailer below. Do you think it has Academy Award potential?
Lionsgate and Tyler Perry appear to be tossing their hat into this year’s Oscar race. The studio recently announced morning that Perry’s next picture, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf,” will premiere on Nov. 5 … and not in 2011 as was expected.
Acting veterans had words of wisdom for "Precious" star Gabourey Sidibe. Alfre Woodard, Viola Davis, and other prominent Oscar winning and nominated women gathered Wednesday night and advised Gaby how to handle awards day jitters. Watch the video here.
