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Wunmi Mosaku wasn’t held back by family or cultural tradition when she decided to pursue an acting career. “I had a Nigerian mom who believed in me going off to drama school when most parents were like, absolutely not, go do math and economics. My mom, she let me be free and take the risk.” […]
For more than five decades, Delroy Lindo has been one of the most beloved Black actors. With work spanning film, television, and stage, he is known for his commanding presence, versatile range, and artistic brilliance. With nearly 50 film roles to his credit, he has portrayed a wide array of characters, leaving an indelible imprint […]
The movement of wellness and mindfulness is headed to a new level, especially in the college space, focusing on youth. On February 19, 2025, the inaugural Good Health: Mind, Body & Soul Summit will be held at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Inspired by the music, legacy, and experiences of De La Soul, this invitation-only event […]
“It feels more like a return,” Ayo Edebiri declared on the red carpet at the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony in Beverly Hills. The Bear star was speaking about her upcoming starring role in Proof, which is set to begin a Broadway revival on March 31. But the role actually marks the Emmy award-winning actress’ Broadway […]
The first person Michael B. Jordan called when he learned of his Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his dual work in Sinners? “I opened my eyes, and I talked to my mom. She held back the tears for as long as she could,” the actor shared with EBONY about his mom […]
The snow may be falling heavily across the U.S. this week, but it won’t stop the celebration of film excellence at Sundance 2026. Starting today in Park City, Utah — its last hurrah in the region before the film festival settles into its new home in Boulder, Colorado — Black filmmakers, new and seasoned, will […]
There is something quietly transformative about choosing joy on your own terms, especially during a season that expects you to pour into everyone else. This year, instead of sprinting through December on empty, I booked a flight, packed my cold-weather looks, and decided to take up space somewhere unexpected. Utah. I landed in Salt Lake […]
Sinners continued its nomination domination reign with this morning’s announcements for the 98th Academy Awards. Ryan Coogler’s vampire masterpiece scored 16 nominations, the most of any film this year, and broke the record once held by La La Land with 14. Coogler received nominations in three of the Academy’s biggest categories: Original Screenplay, Directing, and Best Picture. Sinners stars […]
In Hollywood, looking good is often part of the job. That sentiment is amplified on the new series The Beauty, where a simple prick (and yes, we mean that on many levels) transforms ordinary people into hauntingly beautiful beings. With Jeremy Pope and Anthony Ramos on the “perfection” side of the program, it’s hard to believe […]
When it comes to the new year, one of the best parts of starting fresh is finding new people to add to your playlist that can set the tone for your future hype songs, breakup anthems, or feel-good tunes from new artists. In 2026, music might take a more fun turn as we see artists […]