Berry Gordy, Angela Bassett and Michael B. Jordan Honored at Celebration of Black Cinema and Television
Dec06

Berry Gordy, Angela Bassett and Michael B. Jordan Honored at Celebration of Black Cinema and Television

The Critics Choice Association feted honorees at a gala event From the founder of Motown Records to the young actor portraying Lakers legend Magic Johnson, it seemed like just about everyone who is anyone in Black Hollywood was in attendance for the Fifth Annual Critics Choice Association Celebration of Black Cinema and Television. The gala event was held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on December 5 and ably hosted by...

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An Inspirational Night at Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television
Nov26

An Inspirational Night at Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television

It was an inspirational evening for the Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television presented by the Critics Choice Association. Last year’s inaugural edition was virtual so it was a real pleasure for everyone to be in person at the Fairmont Century Plaza with some of the leading lights in the industry. They included esteemed directors Guillermo Del Toro and Alejandro González Iñárritu, both of whom have awards contention pictures...

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Critics Choice Celebrates Asian Pacific Cinema & Television
Nov07

Critics Choice Celebrates Asian Pacific Cinema & Television

James Hong accepts the Icon Award In-person winter awards season in Los Angeles kicked off with a new event, the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television. The ballroom at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel was buzzing with excitement during the inaugural event which was created to “showcase both emerging and established talent,” according to CCA president Joey Berlin.The evening featured honors...

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Chelsea Handler Set to Host Critics Choice Awards
Oct20

Chelsea Handler Set to Host Critics Choice Awards

Handler will host the 2023 show set for Jan. 15 and broadcast on the CW It’s about damn time a woman was named as host of a major awards show. So hats off to Chelsea Handler, the just-announced emcee of next year’s Critics Choice Awards. 15. Handler takes the reins from Taye Diggs, who hosted the show for four consecutive years, including early this year with Nicole Byer. The 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards honors the best in...

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Carousel of Hope Ball Honors Diane Keaton; John Legend Brings Down the House
Oct10

Carousel of Hope Ball Honors Diane Keaton; John Legend Brings Down the House

For Carousel of Hope Ball chairs Barbara Davis and her daughter Dana Davis, the 36th edition of the glamorous, high-profile fundraising event was worth the wait. Normally held every other year, 2020’s was of course put on ice. But the warmth and goodwill garnered in the interim was shining through at the Beverly Hilton Saturday night as Oscar-winner Diane Keaton was honored with the Brass Ring Award and EGOT winner John Legend was the...

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