The 17th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood® Awards, held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the prestigious Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, was nothing short of a spectacular celebration of Black excellence.
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South Asians Shine Bright at Pre-Oscar Party – “South Asians at the Oscars”
Leading up to the Academy Awards on March 10th, South Asian leaders from film gathered for the annual “South Asians at the Oscars” Pre-Oscar Party. Co-hosted by icons in the South Asian scene such as Kal Penn, Lilly Singh, Hannah Simone, Tan France, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rupi Kaur, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Shruti Ganguly, Anita Chatterjee, and Archana Jain.
Exclusive: Asher Grodman Talks CBS’ “Ghosts”, Teaching Acting and Working with the Jacksonville Jaguars
If you have ever watched the hit CBS series “Ghosts,” you probably have seen Asher Grodman walking around without pants.
“The Maid and the Mesmerizer” Has World Premiere at A.R.T./New York Theatres
On March 3, A.R.T./New York Theatres presented The Maid and the Mesmerizer, a new play inspired by the Brontë sisters. Written by Patricia Lynn and directed by Jenn Susi, the two-hander details a high-energy love affair between a hypnotist and his assistant.
It was a Hollywood night with a lot of great vibes and starry sightings this week of the Oscars. J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath’s Bad Robot production company was again the site of the US- Ireland Alliance’s Oscar Wilde Awards, an annual event created 18 years ago by Alliance founder Trina Vargo.
ON THE SCENE: “Girls5Eva” Creator Meredith Scardino Discusses Writing for Four Talented Women
“Sorry, my mom said I can’t go,” I used to say to avoid hanging out with someone I didn’t want to.
Thrilling Premiere: Fox’s ‘The Cleaning Lady’ Season 3 Unveiled with Star-Studded Cast Additions
Grab your mops and detective hats, everyone – it’s cleanup on Stage 15 because The Cleaning Lady is back, and this time, the mess is more thrilling than ever!
JX’24 Celebration Honors Groundbreaking Leaders in U.S.-Japan Entertainment
A week before the Oscars, JX held its JX’24 celebration at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, honoring trailblazers in the U.S.-Japan entertainment industry.
Artist Spotlight: Chris Palace
While Attending the Vibra Urbana Festival that Amazon Music had invited us to, we had the opportunity to meet an upcoming artist, Chris Palace. Born in Maryland but moved to the capital of Reggaeton, Puerto Rico, at the age of 15, Palace always had a passion for music and knew from early on that he wanted to be a performer. He’s only 22 years old, and he’s already accomplished more than some artists accomplish in a lifetime.