Andra Day Honored by Black Women Film Network for 'Billie Holiday' Role

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WUSA9 reports, Antionne ‘Bugzie The Don’ Brodnax pled guilty in October to four counts including unlawful entry and disorderly conduct.According to court documents seen by the Washington Post, Brodnax admitted to law enforcement officers that he was present inside the Capitol on January 6, but purely to take photos and videos for a music video he was already in Washington, D.C. to shoot.He was then arrested on March 11 after authorities were alerted to the artwork for his album ‘The Capital’, which sees him sat on a truck in front of the Capitol building as the riots unfolded.As reported on Twitter by WUSA9‘s Jordan Fischer this week (February 7), the DOJ wants Brodnax to serve 21 months behind bars, owing to his previous criminal history and because he was on probation at the time of the January 6 riots.DOJ, asking for 21 months for Antionne "Bugzie the Don" Brodnax, says the sentence is warranted by his extensive criminal history.

NME were interviewing Tom Grennan at the BRIT Awards last night, when Celebrity Juice host Keith Lemon interrupted to deliver a rap and suggest a collab. Watch our full video interview with the pair above.The singer-songwriter was in attendance at the London ceremony last night where he was nominated for Song Of The Year for ‘Little Bit Of Love’, as well as Best Rock/Alternative Act.While discussing the success of the single, we were met with Leigh Francis, aka Keith Lemon, who told us a little bit about their friendship.“Well he’s been on Celebrity Juice and at first we didn’t know each other.

contacting influential people in Texas’ political circles as part of his “true consideration” for a gubernatorial run.The True Detective star stated in November that he would not run for Texas governor, however, despite being the leading candidate in a round of polls at the time.In a new interview with Fox News Digital published today (February 9), McConaughey spoke about his disillusionment with “blue or red flag pole” discourse, promoting a bipartisan approach.The actor attributed a “loss of values” within “people on both sides of the aisle” to intense rivalry between Democrats and Republicans in the US, arguing that “their whole identities almost sometimes seems to be based on the invalidation of the other, instead of the validation of their own vision.”“Now I know, and I think we all know that, in the long run, that’s not the way forward,” he added.In his statement posted back in November, McConaughey didn’t rule out a potential political run in the future. “As a simple kid born in the little town of Uvalde, Texas, it never occurred to me that I would one day be considered for political leadership,” he said.“It’s a humbling and inspiring path to ponder.

Kanye «Ye» West's marriage and now split from Kim Kardashian has dominated much of the last decade of his life, the 40-year-old reality star and their family together do not feature predominantly in Kanye's new Netflix documentary trilogy, . ET's Lauren Zima spoke with the film's directors, Clarence «Coodie» Simmons and Chike Ozah about why the makeup mogul was mostly omitted from the footage surrounding the 44-year-old rapper's life. «I say if you wanna know more about the Kardashians, you can watch them on whatever network that is, but I feel like this family through my lens, through my perspective of being with Kanye, of all of us helping to get him where he is through fam or through, you know, it was a village of people that got him there, and I wasn't around with Kim Kardashian and the family,» Coodie, who has known Kanye for decades, explained to ET. Coodie was friends with Kanye at a young age and began recording footage with the «Praise God» emcee back in 1998. The first two installments of the trilogy take place ahead of the release of Kanye's hit 2004 album,, while the third follows him in his later years.

Dolly Parton is empowering her employees.

Forbes just revealed their Highest-Paid Entertainers of 2022 list, and the person at number one might surprise you.

Khloe Kardashian and Scott Disick have always had a close relationship, but a comment on her social media is raising some eyebrows. On Feb. 8, the mother-of-one posted a photo to Instagram while wearing a brown outfit from Kim Kardashian's Skims line.

There are so many excellent K-Pop offerings in 2022 already!

West Side Story received seven Oscar nominations this week and just one day after the nominations were released, there’s more big news!

Anthony Ramos is joining the MCU!

A star is born! Robert Pattinson landed his first major role in the Harry Potter franchise, but by the time he got involved in the Twilight saga, which would catapult him to superstardom, money was tight.

Keeping it civil. Chrishell Stause says it hasn’t been “awkward” to work with ex Jason Oppenheim following the breakup — as long as everyone stays sober.

Anthony Ramos is having a moment, for sure. Not only was he one of the stars of the recent musical hit, “In the Heights,” but he already had a big role in Bradley Cooper’s “A Star Is Born” and is set to lead the cast of the new “Transformers” film arriving in 2023.

While three generations of Spider-Men recently blew the lid off “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which has grossed $1.7 billion worldwide—the sixth-highest film of all time and about to surpass James Cameron’s “Avatar” at the domestic box office with $749 million—with the help of Doctor Strange and Marvel, though we shouldn’t forget that at the end of the day, these are Marvel-produced films that are owned and distributed by Sony Pictures.

Fresh off her surprise Golden Globes best actress win, The United States Vs. Billie Holiday star Andra Day has secured her first career Oscar nomination.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Regina King’s One Night in Miami, and the late Chadwick Boseman for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom alongside Viola Davis.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe Writers Guild of America West and East today unveiled a line-up of presenters scheduled to appear at the 2021 Writers Guild Awards joint virtual ceremony on Sunday, March 21.Among the presenters are Oscar contenders Riz Ahmed (“Sound of Metal”), Sacha Baron Cohen ( “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”) and Andra Day (“The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”)Also presenting are Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs.

Andra Day has received much acclaim for her breakout titular role inThe United States vs Billie Holiday.And the Golden Globe winner served total glam from the comfort of home as awards season was well underway.She oozed elegance Sunday in anombré strapless Prada jumpsuit, as she put on a stunning display to Zoom in for the 26th Critics' Choice Awards, where she was nominated for Best Song and Best Actress.

Alexandra Breckenridge might love everything about acting, but the actress, 38, still has many other side hobbies that she enjoys doing just as much! From baking bread to making quilts to taking photos, read on to learn 25 things you don’t know about the Virgin River star.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorThis season saw female actors embody characters that were often unpredictable — and audiences and critics embraced them. Viola Davis stars in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” as a woman who knows her worth and doesn’t apologize for it — practically unheard of for a Black woman in 1927.