Some folks say casting "a bald Black lesbian" as Jesus is not only "repulsive," but "demonic" and an "abomination." ...

Twenty-nine Black women have been nominated for Best Supporting Actress, with 11 winners. The journey began with Hattie McDaniel’s groundbreaking win for Gone with the Wind in 1940.

Ahead of this weekend’s star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar concert at Hollywood Bowl, Adam Lambert defended casting Cynthia ...

Cynthia Erivo’s controversial casting as Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar has moved from divisive headlines to ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Halle Bailey and DDG attend the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black ...

Only eight more Black nominees have followed in the 23 years since Berry's win: Gabourey Sidibe, Viola Davis (twice), Quvenzhané Wallis, Ruth Negga, and Cynthia Erivo (twice), and Andra Day.

When people think about the great, doomed female star of the 1950s, the first person who generally comes to mind, ...

Halle Berry became the first woman of color to win the Academy Award for best actress in 2002, but 20 years later, she remains the only Black woman to have won the award. "I do feel completely ...

Award-winning actress reveals industry beauty standards challenges By rolling Apr 01, 2025 9:20 am Gabrielle Union (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / DFree) ...

Iconic actress and singer Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 at the age of 36 from an overdose of sleeping pills - similar to Dorothy who took her own life alone in her home.

The actress looked very demure on the red carpet as she posed with co-star Liam Neeson and their respective children.

Every time a Black actor is cast in a traditionally “white” role, they have to face an onslaught of online abuse and accusations of being a “DEI hire”. How do we protect Black actors while ...