For the May cover of Harper’s Bazaar, Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o is back to remind us why she become the ambassador of what many describe as a the “new face of beauty”.
There are not many moments in pop culture that can be recalled with absolute certainty, but for reasons that are obvious, when 1998’s Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was unleashed, those of us who were lucky enough to indulge, will never forget the realization that we were witnessing a cultural event that would shift the landscape of what was once the blueprint for the three main genres – R&B, Hip-hop and Soul.
It’s official! The X-Files is being resurrected. The 90’s cult classic that made us wish that we could be partnered with hot agents on the hunt for extra terrestrial sightings is coming back to its old stomping ground to tease us with six episodes of pure delightfulness.
Tennis ace and world champion, Serena Williams has enjoyed a stunningly fulfilling life both on and off the courts. With her equally formidable sister Venus by her sister, Williams has managed to rise above the social debacles and racial challenges to secure her spot in global dominance and recognition.
Hip-hop legend, Russell Simmons has cultivated a legacy seeped in the loins of a movement that seems to be thriving now more than ever. Never one to remain idle, Simmons is now taking on an ambitious project that is undoubtedly inspired by his allegiance to a genre that for better or worse keeps evolving but the roots remain the same.
At the New York premiere of his latest film Danny Collins, iconic actor Al Pacino voiced his approval when asked about Universal’s decision to remake Scarface. Pacino starred in the 1983 version, where he played Tony Montana, the Cuban refugee who hits the shores of Miami and promptly dominates the drug trafficking scene.
Irish coroner Sinead O’Connor is revered for her ability to stun with her seductively emotive vocals and her equally evoking actions (remember the Saturday Night Live fiasco?), and so far there is no indication that she is ceasing to amaze her fans.
Early reviews and reactions for Furious 7 have been filtering in since the surprise screening of the film was staged at SXSW Film Festival in Austin. The midnight showing on Sunday night proved to be quite a treat for the hyped-up attendees who got to enjoy a well-delivered introduction by producer Neil Moritz
Selma director and respected filmmaker, Ava DuVernay is currently making the rounds at SXSW and while hosting an insightful session, she opened up about the trials and tribulations that plagued the genesis of the film that will undoubtedly become required viewing for years to come.
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