Emmy-winning comedian, Louie Anderson, died last week of complications from cancer. He was 68. Anderson, who created the animated show Life With Louie, appeared in both Coming to America films alongside Eddie Murphy, and hosted a revival of Family Feud, was being treated in a Las Vegas hospital after being diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. His most-honored role was […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has just announced that 276 films are eligible for the best picture honor at the 94th Academy Awards. Just a few of the films include Being the Ricardos, Belfast, Don’t Look Up, Encanto, The Harder They Fall, House of Gucci, In the Heights, King Richard, The Power of the Dog, Passing, Spencer, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Shang-Chi and The Legend […]
Earlier this week, the nominations for the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards were announced. Actresses Jennifer Hudson and Halle Berry lead the contest for film categories, while Netflix dominated as a film-producing platform. The show Insecure received the most nominations in television and streaming categories, while H.E.R. received the most nominations in the music recording categories. […]
Daniel Radcliffe, most known as the star of the Harry Potter franchise, is set to portray “Weird Al” Yankovic in an upcoming Roku-exclusive biopic about the parody artist’s life. “I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for,” Yankovic joked in a playful statement announcing the casting. According to a […]
This year, the African American Film Critics Association Awards were led by The Harder They Fall and King Richard, with four major wins each. Other major wins included Jennifer Hudson for best actress for her Arethra Franklin role in Respect, Corey Hawkins for best supporting actor in The Tragedy of Macbeth, and Don’t Look Up for best screenplay. All winners will […]
Stanley Donen, a Hollywood musical legend who directed classics like Singin’ in the Rain and Funny Face, has died from heart failure. He was 94. “You can’t get through a movie if you don’t think it’s good,” he said in an interview when asked about the reverence of Singin’ in the Rain decades after its initial, underrated […]
The Critics Choice Association has just announced that the 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards ceremony, which was initially set to air in January, will now be taking place on March 13th–which just so happens to be the same day as the BAFTA Awards. Taye Diggs and Nicole Byer will host the 27th Critics Choice Awards at […]
The 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Award nominations were just announced yesterday, marking the climb of an exciting build-up for this awards season. Films like Belfast, Power of the Dog, West Side Story, King Richard, and more sprinkle the categories with notable recognitions for best ensemble, best performances from actors and actresses, and beyond. With […]
Although yet-to-be-named, the Oscars will be choosing to have a host to lead the awards show for the first time since 2018. Craig Erwich, president of Hulu Originals & ABC Entertainment, made the announcement yesterday morning, touting much confidence in the Acadamy Awards’ executive producer Will Packer and his decisions for the show. “Will really […]
Bob Saget, most known for his role as Danny Tanner on Full House, was found dead in his Orlando hotel room on Sunday. He was 65. An autopsy was reportedly completed today, on Monday, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner in Florida. “At this time, there is no evidence of drug use or foul […]