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Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis was among the celebrities to lend their support for the inaugural Black Love, Inc. Inaugural Black Love Honors Brunch.Hosted by Niecy Nash-Betts at the Hudson Loft in Downtown Los Angeles, 'the awards program honors the contributions of culture-shifting figures who are dedicated to championing love in all its forms across six categories: Self Love, Partnership, Community Impact, Wellness, Storytelling, and Icons, according to organization's press release.This year's honorees include Davis and husband Julius Tennon, Kendrick Sampson, Lauren London, Erica Campbell and husband Warryn Campbell, and DeVon Franklin.

Renowned entertainment attorney Michael Adler has died.

Renowned entertainment attorney Michael Adler has died.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has set The Woman King filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood and Audible, Inc.’s Founder and Executive Chairman Don Katz as the latest pair of honorees to be feted at the 32nd annual Gotham Awards, taking place live and in person at NYC’s Cipriani Wall Street on November 28. 

Oscar and Emmy winner Viola Davis (The Woman King) will produce and star in the upcoming feature G20, from Amazon Studios and MRC Film.

Jennifer Lopez enjoyed some self care in a skimpy lingerie set on Saturday afternoon.The 53-year-old singer–songwriter donned a white bra underneath a silky robe which fell off her right shoulder.Her long brown hair was parted in the middle and fell in soft waves down to the middle of her back. Relaxing: Jennifer Lopez enjoyed some self care in a skimpy lingerie set on Saturday afternoonLopez's lips were painted a dull pink, and she wore black eyeshadow which helped her eyes pop.  She flashed a warm smile as she laid back on a set of crisp white sheets. The Wedding Planner star captioned the series of photos, '#ThisIsMe … [white heart emoji] #SelfCare #HappyWeekend #TakingAMoment.'  Baring some skin: The 53-year-old singer-songwriter donned a white bra underneath a silky robe which fell off her right shoulder Long locks: Her long brown hair was parted in the middle and fell in soft waves down to the middle of her back Makeup: Lopez's lips were painted a dull pink, and she wore black eyeshadow which helped her eyes popHer cool demeanor in the set of photos came after news that may create some tension between herself and her husband Ben Affleck's ex, Jennifer Garner. The two stars are pitted against one another in the Best Female Movie Star category for the People's Choice Awards.The nominations were announced on Wednesday morning with Garner receiving a node for the film The Adam Project and Lopez being recognized for her romantic comedy Marry Me.Also in the category are Elizabeth Olsen (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) Gal Gadot (Death on the Nile) Joey King (Bullet Train) Keke Palmer (Nope) Queen Latifah (Hustle) and Viola Davis (The Woman King).

Jennifer Lopez looked very toned in a new image she shared to her Instagram stories on Wednesday.The 53-year-old actress and singer was seen in a bright pink bra top and bicycle shorts as she was plugging a new beverage.This comes after she was pitted against her husband Ben Affleck's wife Jennifer Garner in the Best Female Movie Star category for the People's Choice Awards. Fit at 53: Jennifer Lopez looked very toned in a new image she shared to her Instagram stories on Wednesday.

Michelle Pfeiffer, Jennifer Love Hewitt and a number of celebrities shared heartfelt tributes to the much-loved comedian, Leslie Jordan, after his unexpected passing.Hours after news broke that the Beverly Leslie on Will & Grace, for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award in 2006, died in a car crash in Hollywood, California, stars across the globe came together to mourn his death. Pfeiffer, 64, marked the took to Instagram to describe took to Instagram to describe Jordan as 'such a light for so many.' Tragic: Michelle Pfeiffer, Jennifer Love Hewitt and a number of celebrities shared heartfelt tributes to the much-loved comedian, Leslie Jordan, after his unexpected passing'Generously gifting the world with his love and humor, especially during this lockdown; one of our bleakest and loneliest times,' captioned a photo of the star looking at the car as he rested on the side of his face. She concluded: 'He lived everyday to bring joy to every one he came in contact with. Such a talent.

Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer in late 2020, the future of his superhero franchise, , was uncertain. How does a story continue without its centerpiece? How does a cast carry on under the burden of grief after losing their leading star?In a new interview with , Lupita Nyong’o reflects on how Boseman's unexpected death rocked her and the  cast, both personally and professionally.Previously, Boseman's producing partner, Logan Coles, his longtime agent, Michael Greene, and his trainer, Addison Henderson, shared that the actor chose to keep his cancer diagnosis a secret partly due to his mother, Carolyn's, influence. "[She] always taught him not to have people fuss over him," Greene said.

Lupita Nyong'o revealed that she learned of Chadwick Boseman's death via a text message from pal Viola Davis and that she knew that she would become a meme after the shocking Will Smith slap of Chris Rock at The Oscars in a revealing interview.The 39-year-old actress is featured on the cover of the October 19 issue of The Hollywood Reporter as she touched on several subjects involving her life and career.Her Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman died tragically at the age of 43 after a battle with stage IV colon cancer in August 2020 and Lupita revealed she knew that he was sick but did not know he was terminally ill. Stunning: Lupita Nyong'o is featured on the cover of the October 19 issue of The Hollywood Reporter as she touched on several subjects involving her life and careerShe also said that she received via a text message from mutual friend Viola Davis as she described her reaction: 'I couldn’t believe it. I was paralyzed.'Lupita described Chadwick as having 'an aura' and that he was the leader of the cast and crew 'and we were all good with it.'She also revealed that they clashed at times and realized later that he likely kept his boundaries due to his health battle.Lupita said: 'There were moments when Chadwick said no to me, and I was not happy with him.

Lupita Nyong’o is looking back at the tragic death of her friend and Marvel co-star Chadwick Boseman, explaining that she was aware that the actor was experiencing health issues, but had no idea he was battling colon cancer.Boseman died in August 2020 at the age of 43, after a 4-year battle of cancer, with fans of the actor paying tribute to him after being catapulted to fame after his iconic performance in ‘Black Panther.’“I couldn’t believe it,” Lupita said during a recent interview promoting the upcoming sequel to the Marvel film. Lupita learned about the sad death of her friend through a text from her fellow star Viola Davis.“I was paralyzed,” she continued explaining.

Clayton Davis MGM and United Artists Releasing have revealed their acting submissions for all of their titles, particularly “Bones and All,” “Till” and “Women Talking.” “Women Talking,” written and directed by Sarah Polley, has opted to put Rooney Mara up in the best actress category while the rest of her female co-stars — Jessie Buckley, Claire Foy, Judith Ivey, Sheila McCarthy, Michelle McLeod, Kate Hallett, Liv McNeil, August Winter, Kira Guloien and Shayla Brown — will campaign in supporting actress. The most prominent male actor in the film, Ben Whishaw, will be the only one campaigning for best supporting actor. Mara enters a very stacked lead actress race that includes Cate Blanchett (“Tár”), Viola Davis (“The Woman King”) and Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”). The universal acclaim for the film adaptation of the popular book could help propel her into the fold, especially given her two prior nominations for “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) and “Carol” (2015).

EXCLUSIVE: Maya Penn, the 22-year old award-winning animator, environmental activist and multi-hyphenate, has set her first directing project: the animated short film Asali: Power of The Pollinators. The short is an original project from Penn’s purpose-driven animation studio Upenndo! Productions and is set to be executive produced by Viola Davis, Julius Tennon and their JuVee Productions.

Black celebrities have been buying out theatres playing “The Woman King” so viewers can experience the film for free, something that the movie’s director says is “incredibly moving” to her.

Jesus Christ, am I ever tired of superhero movies. Maybe you’re not, in which case, you should close the tab and move on; anything that follows doesn’t matter because superhero movies are critic-proof, hence their limitless boosting (in funding, in marketing, in overall dominance) by a risk-averse industry.

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.

might catch a glimpse of Pierce Brosnan's tribute to his wife, Keely Shaye Smith.At the film's New York City premiere on Wednesday, the 69-year-old actor, who plays superhero and sorcerer Dr. Fate in the DC universe, revealed that he wore his actual wedding ring and another accessory gifted to him by Smith while filming . «This is our wedding ring and this is a watch that Keely bought me many years ago with an inscription that [reads], 'Time flies on love's wings,'» Brosnan shared with ET's Rachel Smith. «I decided to wear it for this character.

Clayton Davis Director Gina Prince-Bythewood knows you can’t win an argument on Twitter. That’s why she stays off social media platforms and chose not to engage with users that were attacking her, and the filmmakers from her box office hit “The Woman King” for taking license in its depiction of the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th to 19th centuries, and its role in the slave trade. “There was an absolute assumption we weren’t dealing with it,” Prince-Bythewood says. “So much of the argument is based on bad facts. So, what the ‘Wikipedia historians’ are parroting is history written from the wrong point of view.” Listen below:

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will present AAFCA Salutes Broadway on Monday, October 17th at the Lamb’s Club in the heart of New York’s theater district.

William Earl “Death of a Salesman” actor Wendell Pierce, “The Piano Lesson” director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and “Till” star John Douglas Thompson are among the honorees set for the inaugural Salute to Broadway presented by the African American Film Critics Association. The event is set for Oct. 17 at The Lambs Club in the heart of Midtown’s theater district. “It’s no secret that some of our greatest actors have come from the stage or have tested their chops on it,” said Gil Robertson, co-founder of AAFCA. “Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis are just a handful of our beloved icons for which this was true, with Tony winners Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren and Myles Frost among those continuing that legacy. As a reliable pipeline for outstanding Black talent in front of the camera as well as behind it, Hollywood has benefited greatly from this esteemed training ground and AAFCA Salutes Broadway celebrates that rich heritage.”

Viola Davis thought she was "too big" and "too black" to find success in the arts. The 57-year-old actress is one of the biggest stars in the movie industry - but Viola still remembers doubting herself during her time at The Juilliard School, a performing arts conservatory in New York City. She shared: "I felt I came in with a wrong palette.