For her new family drama on OWN, titled Queen Sugar, DuVernay made it clear that casting minorities in front of and behind the camera was a conscious effort.

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  News broke today that Jennifer Lopez has landed a big role in an upcoming HBO films production, The Cocaine Godmother, in which she will play one of the most powerful cartel leaders ever, Griselda Blanco. Lopez admitted she has long had a fascination with Blanco, who did her part to revolutionize the cocaine trade in the US during the 70’s […]

Amber Rose wants to expand her family with Wiz Khalifa, Oprah throws shade at Donald Trump & more

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Five thousand women descended upon the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. this week to attend the first ever United State of Women Summit. The Tuesday event served as a forum for speakers and attendees to discuss the progress made in regards to women’s causes in America, while also creating blueprints for social, political, and […]

The 70th Annual Tony Awards, which took place on Sunday in the wake of the devastating Orlando tragedy, changed the game this year when all four musical acting awards went to people of color. Broadway’s history has been transformed thanks to three Hamilton cast members and one star from The Color Purple who have cemented their names in American culture […]

Nick Young says new Golden State fans don't know the game, Ciara & friends have a twerk off in Vegas & more

Forbes just released its second annual list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women and it comes as no surprise the Oprah Winfrey and Beyonce landed on it. Both Queen Bey and Mama O are legendary innovators in their respective fields. Winfrey almost single handedly built her brand as the queen of all media and Beyoncé’s music-making empire has earned […]

The "Scandal" showrunner wants for her daughters to see their Mama as powerful, not just a being who makes sacrifices.