We always say ‘representation matters’  and it’s true. During the Oscars, actor Glenn Close (101 Dalmatians, Fatal Attraction) stole the show with a mention of EU, Suga Bear, Backyard Band, and Washington in regards to the classic Go-Go record ‘Da Butt’. In the quest to keep the District’s sound and history alive, it’s always great to […]

Spike Lee has just released a short film about the death’s George Floyd and Eric Garner. “3 Brothers” a less than 2-minutes short film ties the death of Radio Raheem, from Lee’s movie “Do The Right Thing” ,to the recent deaths of George Floyd and Eric Garner. Check out the short film below. The video […]

Spike Lee’s series “She’s Got To Have It” debuted on Netflix to rave reviews and similar to the 1986 film, the show as opened up the conversation about sexuality and its identity. In one episode the shows main character, Nola Darling (played by DeWanda Wise) was apporached by a man on the street and assualted […]

Ever since quarterback Colin Kaepernick opted out of his San Francisco 49ers contract, he has struggled to find a new home team. Director Spike Lee has taken notice. After having brunch with the activist athlete, Lee posted a picture with Kaepernick on Instagram. He vented, “How Is It That There Are 32 NFL Teams And […]

Spike Lee Rocks the Throwback Charles Oakley Jersey at the Garden

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When the doors to Hollywood are closed tightly shut, marginalized voices often take to independent film to tell their stories. The best place to see those films, and possibly discover the next Spike Lee or Ava DuVernay? The Sundance Film Festival. The nation’s largest and most prestigious film festival has launched the careers of some […]

The internet and Spike Lee are giving Chrisette Michele major side-eye after she confirmed her appearance at Trump's inauguration.

In an Instagram post Sunday morning, shared a photo of the individuals involved in the show.

https://www.facebook.com/hellobeautifulofficial/videos/10154678492508846/ The National Action Network and TV One presented the annual Triumph Awards on TV One last night and encouraged Americans to vote through powerful spoken word performances like Nick Cannon‘s impassioned rap, speeches by the Mothers Of The Movement and more. Keep scrolling for highlights from the show: Pam & Cole Reunite Tichina Arnold […]

The veteran actor lost his battle to cancer on Saturday in his Pittsburgh home. He only 63-years-old.

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Spike Lee and Netflix are teaming up to revive a classic. Lee’s 1986 feature film debut She’s Gotta Have It will be remade into a 10-part series on Netflix. Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee will co-produce the series and according to Variety it was Tonya’s idea. https://twitter.com/JustinTinsley/status/776582129337499648 It will be interesting to see how Spike goes […]