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Academy Issues Apology for Asian-Inspired Jokes, and Pledges To Maintain Decorum

March 16, 2016 Ezinne Ukoha

The residue from #OscarsSoWhite is still sifting through the air – following the Academy Awards ceremony that was held on February 28 and hosted by comedian Chris Rock.

The issue of diversity became a bigger and louder protest after this year’s nominations featured an all-white roster of talents – despite the strong performances from black actors, including Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), and Michael B. Jordan (Creed).

Oscars 2016: Chris Rock Turned #SoWhite into #SoBlack and Won the Night

February 29, 2016 Ezinne Ukoha

The 88^th Annual Academy Awards plunged right into the reverie of #OscarsSoWhite and host Chris Rock returned amid the controversy to ensure that the much-hyped ceremony would be #SoBlack that the mostly white audience would be fumbling in the dark for the light switch.

Russell Simmons Plans “All Def Movie Awards”, Scheduled Days Before The Oscars

February 19, 2016 Ezinne Ukoha

For better or worse – #OscarsSoWhite has become the anthem for this year’s awards season due to the realization that just like the year before – the pool of nominees in the major categories are all white – except for a handful of talent.

Chris Rock Remains Oscars Host and Refutes Claims He is Rewriting The Show’s Script

January 26, 2016 Ezinne Ukoha

The controversy over #OscarsSoWhite that was bred from another year of nominations that are devoid of any talent of color has initiated measures of outrage from those within and outside Hollywood.

Oscar Nominations 2016 Prove Once Again that Diversity Will Remain a Myth

January 15, 2016 Ezinne Ukoha

The Oscar nominations for the 88th Academy Awards were announced on Thursday morning at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

And while some greeted the morning with jubilation and excitement, others were trying to reconcile the fact that after an impressive showcase of talent – the Academy still refuses to recognize the achievements and contributions of actors of color or even those behind the camera.

Whoopi Goldberg, Selita Ebanks, Join Nicki Minaj’s ABC Show

December 18, 2015 Ezinne Ukoha

Nicki Minaj has a lot to celebrate as it has just been confirmed that the cast for her new show on ABC Family that is currently transitioning to Freeform have all been selected.

Among the those starring in the sitcom about the life and evolution of the Queens-bred rapper is none other than The View’s long-time moderator, comedian, Whoopi Goldberg. Goldberg will play the role of Miss Martha – the meddling neighbor.

Breaking! Chris Rock Likely to Host The Academy Awards in 2016

October 20, 2015 Ezinne Ukoha

Nobody has confirmed or denied the rumors swirling around Tinseltown regarding Chris Rock and the offer to come back and play host again to the upcoming Oscars after last year’s emcee, Neil Patrick Harris did the exact opposite of what producers were hoping for.

‘Empire’s’ Ratings Dip Signal Trouble But Why Is 50 Cent So Stoked?

October 4, 2015 Ezinne Ukoha

The business of television can be a rollercoaster of emotions that lead to unexpected results, which is why TV execs are quite anal when it comes to the shows they add to their roster of proposed hits.

‘The Perfect Guy’ is a Hit, But That Doesn’t Mean Black Films Are Mainstream

September 14, 2015 Ezinne Ukoha

The Perfect Guy, a film that dominated the box office this past weekend is a black film with an appealing cast and a story that for all intents and purposes would draw a hefty crowd that would comprise of a mostly black audience. Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy and Morris Chestnut have enjoyed a relatively successful career but their ability garner replicate that success in mainstream movies hasn’t been an easy feat despite their lengthy and substantial resumes.

Minority Women Less Likely to be First-Time Episodic TV Directors

September 4, 2015 Ezinne Ukoha

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) recently confirmed what most wouldn’t find particularly shocking even though the stats are admittedly discouraging. According to Deadline, the latest data reveals that minority women are still lagging way behind Caucasian females and even further behind Caucasian males when it comes to garnering the opportunity to direct their very first episodic TV show.

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