Jennifer Hudson or J-Hud has now come a long way from that 23-year-old on the American Idols stage. Hudson, an American singer and actress is now on the verge of history. The 39-year-old just won the Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program for her role […]
Oscar awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced diversity criteria for films competing for the Best Picture Oscar awards. According to the statement released on its website, the new criteria will take effect with films released in the year 2024 and only films that meet at least two of the four […]
With the current outrage against racism prevalent in the film industry, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Oscars’ umbrella organisation has announced plans to increase diversity and Best Picture nominees. The Academy, while breaking the news in a statement on Saturday said it is making more strides to […]
The silver screen’s biggest night is here — Oscars campaigns have been wrapped up, predictions placed and champagne iced. While many pundits expect relentless marches to victory for “1917” and the four leading acting nominees, surprises will no doubt be in store. Here are five things to look out for […]
Less than two weeks after appearing to talk down the need for dedicated diversity efforts when it comes to Academy Awards recognition, best-selling author Stephen King has criticised the Oscar Award’s failure to nominate diverse artists, in a Washington Post column Monday, arguing that the awards show was still “rigged […]
American Actress and Comedian, Monique has filled a lawsuit against Netflix of pay discrimination based on her race and gender. The suit is coming after two years of calling out Netflix for low balling her. She wrote on Instagram: “Hi my loves- I can confirm that today I filled a […]
R & B crooner, John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive 2019 by People Magazine and the news is shocking to him. According to People, Legend has achieved a lot, from his buttery voice in his many songs like Preach and unparalleled skills to being a great husband […]
Nigeria’s “Lionheart” directed by Genevive Nnaji has been disqualified from the oscar race in the Best International Feature Film category. The reason for this sudden development is, the film, Nigeria’s first-ever entry does not meet the language requirement for inclusion in the category since it was filmed in mostly English. […]
Animation has grown from the dull 2 dimension groggy sketches we used to know to amazing works of art and technology.