Courtney B.Vance: Last News

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation granted more than $800,000 in emergency financial assistance, Covid assistance, senior financial crisis aid, health assistance and disaster relief this year to members of the union, the foundation’s president, Courtney B. Vance, said in his year-end fireside chat. He also reported that the Foundation awarded another $300,000 in higher education scholarships to 106 SAG-AFTRA members and their dependents.

Angela Bassett, Andra Day and Quinta Brunson led a number of stars down the red carpet at the Critics Choice Association's Celebration of Black Cinema & Television in Los Angeles on Monday. Bassett, 64, - who recently starred in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever which topped the box office again - wore a sleeveless pink gown resting in a pool around her feet. She brushed her hair off to the left, and thick curls brushed the top of her back. She held a silver clutch and matching bracelet.  Tons of stars: Angela Bassett, Andra Day and Quinta Brunson led a number of stars down the red carpet at the Critics Choice Association's Celebration of Black Cinema & Television in Los Angeles on MondayShe stood at the event with her husband of 25 years, Courtney B.

herself. “He is the definition of a helicopter parent," Bassett explains of her husband, actor Courtney B. Vance, in her 2022 Women of the Year for Glamour. Bassett and Vance wed in 1997 and welcomed 16-year-old twins Bronwyn and Slater in 2006. “I have always told them ‘I am your good time.

EJ Panaligan editor To celebrate October being National Book Month, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation released a new promotional video for its reading initiative Storyline Online featuring actors and children’s literacy advocates Nancy Cartwright, Terry Crews, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Garner, Joel McHale and Seth Meyers. Endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers, the reading initiative also offers free educational activity guides aligned with Common Core Standards. The guides provide supplemental learning resources and support for teachers in classrooms, in addition to parents with school-aged children at home. “All kids need to know is that while you may have best friends out there in the real world, here at Storyline Online, you have book friends,” Garner says in the video.

Angela Bassett and Courtney B.

Michaela Zee editor Kane Brown is set to receive the 2022 Champion of the Youth Award at Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 75th National Youth of the Year gala, Variety has learned exclusively. The award will be presented to Brown, an avid supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, by Courtney B. Vance. The ceremony, which is typically held in Washington, D.C., will take place in Los Angeles, with Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner set to host and name the 2022 National Youth of the Year. The annual event honors teens awarded on the local, state and regional levels, where one finalist will claim the national title. “For 75 years, we’ve recognized courageous young people who establish themselves as leaders and changemakers, not only in their local communities, but all across the nation,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “This year, we’re thrilled to move the celebration to Los Angeles, honoring our National Youth of the Year with many trusted youth advocates and national leaders.”

Jurnee Smollett is remembering her close friend and former co-star, Michael K. Williams, on the first anniversary of his death. The  star died of an accidental drug overdose last year. «I really thought I'd get through this day fine.

EXCLUSIVE: Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance have renewed the overall deal with MTV Entertainment Studios for their Bassett Vance Productions, and have set Heist 88, starring Vance, as the first feature under the new pact.

Michaela Zee editorThe African American Film Critics Association held its fourth annual AAFCA Awards on Saturday to honor outstanding work in television. During the ceremony, Courtney B.

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) held the 4th Annual AAFCA Awards today to celebrate and recognize outstanding work in the television industry.

EXCLUSIVE: Holt McCallany (Mindhunter) has signed on for a role in Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning – Part Two. He joins an ensemble led by Tom Cruise, which also includes Hayley Atwell, Shea Whigham and Pom Klementieff, as previously announced.

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed acclaimed director-producer Anthony Hemingway (Genius: Aretha) and his production company Anthony Hemingway Productions for worldwide representation in all areas.

There's a healthy dose of reality in AMC's thrilling drama series, , and star Courtney B. Vance believes it's necessary.The Emmy-winning actor spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier about the hard-hitting drama, which follows a promising Chicago high school athlete who gets swept up into the criminal justice system when he's wrongfully taken by the police as a gang member.

Wilson Chapman editor“The Proud Family” and Disney+ will always be tight. “Louder and Prouder,” the revival of the classic Disney Channel series, has been renewed for a second season on the streamer.A revival of the original animated series, which first aired on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2005, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” premiered in February, and follows the adventures of Penny Proud (Kyla Pratt), an ordinary 14-year old girl navigating school and her dysfunctional family.

Disney+ will get another helping of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, renewing the Proud Family revival for a second season.

Good news for fans of  revival, the series has officially been renewed for a second season! On Monday, Disney announced that the show is already in production on the second season of the Disney+ series, welcoming back the cast members who reprised their roles from the original series. That includes Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Carlos Mencia as Felix Boulevardez, Maria Canals-Barrera as Sunset Boulevardez, Alvaro Gutierrez as Papi, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer and Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez.Season 2 will also include the new cast of voices that quickly became fan favorites, like Keke Palmer as Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins, Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto as Randall and Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins, EJ Johnson as Michael Collins, Asante Blackk as Kareem, Artist «A Boogie» Dubose as Francis «KG» Leibowitz-Jenkins, Bresha Webb as CeCe and Aiden Dodson as BeBe.Just like the first season, the second installment will feature some major star power as guest stars, including Chance the Rapper, Gabrielle Union, Normani, Anthony Anderson, gymnasts Dominique Dawes, Gabby Douglas and Laurie Hernandez, Holly Robinson Peete, Storm Reid, Courtney B.

Gabrielle Union keeps close to husband Dwyane Wade at the premiere of Apple’s They Call Me Magic held at Regency Village Theatre on Thursday (April 14) in Los Angeles.

“Mindhunter,”) is corrupt and pulling the strings.  “Courtney [Vance] is such a gentleman,” said Cole, who is British and best known for “Doctor Who.”“He’s so honorable and peaceful, but a great leader at the same time. He makes everyone feel comfortable, and he sets the tone for a good environment to work in. Everyone just kind of followed suit.” Cole added that he didn’t interact closely with Jordan, because, “He was busy doing Michael B.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticThe first episode of “61st Street” lays the foundation for a story that’s become all too familiar on television and in reality alike. Over eight episodes, AMC’s new drama (executive produced by Michael B.

Courtney B. Vance and Aunjanue Ellis, 61st Street is a raw, thrilling drama series about Chicago high school athlete (with a promising future who gets wrongfully swept up into the criminal justice system. As police and prosecutors investigate a presumed deadly drug bust with the athlete at the center, information and secrets come to light that threaten to unravel the police department’s code of silence.In this exclusive clip, public defender Franklin Roberts (Vance) considers retirement and what impact, if any, he has left on the community.

daylight-saving time, which is a sign of the arrival of spring, as well as a new cycle of TV programming featuring people of color.This year’s spring television lineup is packed with plenty of scripted shows and documentaries, along with the return of some highly anticipated favorites. Although this is the time of year that brings people outside again, there will be tons of things to watch on cable and digital streaming platforms during those days when you just want to stay in the house.As March comes to an end, we will see the premiere of Netflix’s Bridgerton, along with the third season of Donald Glover’s Atlanta, after an almost four-year hiatus.