‘The Harder They Fall,’ ‘Insecure’ Top NAACP Image Awards Nominations
Jan20

‘The Harder They Fall,’ ‘Insecure’ Top NAACP Image Awards Nominations

Recognizing Black excellence across 80 categories, the NAACP Image Awards are among the industry’s most prestigious honors and this year’s leading nominees are Jeymes Samuel’s The Harder They Fall (Netflix) and Issa Rae’s HBO comedy series Insecure, each scoring 12 nominations. The ceremonies will air live on February 26 on BET at 8 PM Eastern/5 PM Pacific on BET, but without a live audience due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic....

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Grammy Awards: Goodbye LA, Hello Las Vegas!
Jan18

Grammy Awards: Goodbye LA, Hello Las Vegas!

MGM Grand Garden Arena, the new home of the Grammy Awards The show must go on – in Las Vegas. After postponing its January 31 date in Los Angeles due to the fast-spreading Omicron variant, it was announced today that the Grammy Awards will be moving to Vegas and will be held on April 3. That’s one week after the Oscars. For decades, music’s biggest night has alternated between Los Angeles and New York, and more recently have been held...

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‘The Harder They Fall’ and ‘King Richard’ Win Top Trophies at AAFCA Awards
Jan17

‘The Harder They Fall’ and ‘King Richard’ Win Top Trophies at AAFCA Awards

“The Harder They Fall” wins Best Picture at the African American Film Critics Association Awards The votes are in and the African American Film Critics Association has made its choices for the 13th annual AAFCA Awards, announced on Dr. Martin Luther King Day. Voting members anointed “King Richard” and “The Harder They Fall” with four AAFCA Awards each, with director Jeymes Samuel’s take on the Wild West winning Best...

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‘Hacks,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Loki’ and ‘Succession’ Top Writers Guild Awards TV Nominations
Jan14

‘Hacks,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Loki’ and ‘Succession’ Top Writers Guild Awards TV Nominations

Jean Smart in “Hacks” They say if it isn’t on the page it’s not on the stage – or the screen – and the members of the Writers Guild of America know that better than anyone in the entertainment industry. That’s why it’s such an honor to be nominated for their annual awards which will take place this year on Sunday, March 20 in concurrent ceremonies on the East and West coasts. The Guild has just announced its nominees for...

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Critics Choice Awards Re-Set for March 13
Jan13

Critics Choice Awards Re-Set for March 13

The Critics Choice Awards at its last in-person ceremony in January 2020 After a pandemic pause, the Critics Choice Awards have a new date – and a new venue. Originally scheduled for January 9, the 27th annual edition of the awards show will be held on Sunday, March 13 at LA’s Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. The show will be hosted by Taye Diggs and Nicole Byer and will air live simultaneously on The CW Network and TBS at 7 p.m. ET...

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