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Denzel Washington Receives The Presidential Medal of Freedom

Denzel Washington has been one of the most influential powerhouse figures in the Film and Entertainment Industry over the past five decades. The two-time Academy Award-winning, NAACP Image Award-winning, and Golden Globe recipient has transformed the American cultural landscape with extraordinary performances that honor and bring to life both real and fictional characters, shaping stories that inspire and contribute to profound, lasting cultural narratives. This year, President Biden will award Washington the highest U.S. civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to American culture, history, and the arts.

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‘Diddy: The Making Of A Bad Boy’ - Peacock’s New Documentary Exposes Sean Combs’ Rise And Fall

Peacock has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, set to premiere on Tuesday, January 14. This 90-minute special offers an in-depth look into Sean “Diddy” Combs’ journey from his early days to his transformation into a music mogul—and the controversies that have now overshadowed his career.

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Spike Lee’s Forthcoming Film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Stars Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, And Ice Spice

Academy Award winners Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite, joined by rappers A$AP Rocky and Ice Spice, for Lee’s forthcoming film, ‘Highest 2 Lowest’. The movie is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller ‘High and Low,’ which tells the story of an executive at a Yokohama shoe company who is targeted by extortionists after his chauffeur’s son is mistakenly kidnapped and held for ransom. Although Lee has revealed few details about the plot, Washington plays a music mogul with his own label, a reimagined character inspired by Toshiro Mifune’s role as a shoe business executive in the original film. A$AP Rocky has the main role in the film while Ice Spice makes her acting debut with at least one scene with Washington.

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Aziza Barnes, Writer For 'Snowfall,' 'Rap Sh!t,' And More, Has Passed Away

Aziza Danielle Bailey Barnes was an American poet, screenwriter and playwright. Barnes frequently performed slam poetry and performed at the Da Poetry Lounge, Urban Word NYC, PBS News Hour and Nuyoricans Poets Café. They wrote for television shows, including 'Snowfall,' 'Rap Sh!t,' and 'Teenage Bounty Hunters.' May They Rest In Heaven.

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Indeed, Hillman Grad Productions, And 271 Films Announce Rising Voices Season 5 Filmmakers, Amplifying Underrepresented Voices In Entertainment

Today, Indeed, the world’s #1 job site and a leading hiring platform, together with Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and actor Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad, and Doménica and Constanza Castro’s 271 Films, announced the 10 filmmakers selected for Season 5 of Rising Voices. This groundbreaking initiative continues to uncover, invest in, and amplify the voices of emerging filmmakers across the United States, providing a platform for them to explore their unique perspectives on the future of work. Over the past five years, Indeed has invested over $10 million in the Rising Voices program, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to increasing representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) stories within the entertainment industry.

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‘Love, Brooklyn’ Starring André Holland, Nicole Beharie, And More To Premiere At Sundance In 2025

André Holland and Nicole Beharie team up again for the forthcoming film, ‘Love, Brooklyn’ set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival next year. Although few details have been revealed about the upcoming project, it follows the lives of three Brooklynites as they navigate love, loss, careers, and friendship against the backdrop of a rapidly changing city. Additional star features in the film include DeWanda Wise, Roy Wood Jr., Cassandra Freeman, and Cadence Reese.

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Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Sterling K. Brown, And More Sign On To Cathy Yan’s ‘The Gallerist’ Film

Sterling K. Brown and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are set to join Cathy Yan’s intriguing new project, The Gallerist. This darkly comedic film, will be independently financed by MRC, explores the desperate schemes of a gallerist attempting to sell a corpse at Art Basel Miami. Brown, an Emmy winner (American Fiction), and Randolph, an Oscar winner (The Holdovers), bring their star power to a stellar ensemble cast that also includes Zach Galifianakis (Only Murders in the Building), Daniel Brühl (The Franchise), Charli XCX (I Want Your Sex), and Catherine Zeta-Jones (Wednesday).

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Uzo Aduba Is On The Case In Shondaland’s New Whodunit Series, ‘The Residence’ For Netflix

Shonda Rhimes struck TV gold by taking viewers inside the sexy and shocking inner workings of a fictionalized White House with Scandal. Now Shondaland is setting their sights on the unmistakable mansion once again — this time, with a twist. Prepare for The Residence this spring, a murder mystery revolving around the most disastrous (and deadly) state dinner in history, starring Uzo Aduba as wry detective Cordelia Cupp. The series will come calling on March 20. 

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Trailblazing Poet, Activist, And Voice Of The Black Arts Movement, Nikki Giovanni Has Passed Away

Renowned poet Nikki Giovanni passed away today, Monday, Dec. 9, at the age of 81, following her third battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by her friend and author Renée Watson. Poet Kwame Alexander honored Giovanni’s memory, expressing gratitude for “the unconditional time she gave to us, to all her literary children across the writerly world.”

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“The Other, Gold” | A Tribeca Film Written, Produced, Co-Directed By & Starring A Black Woman, Qualifies For The Oscars With No Studio Backing

Following its sold out world premiere at the prestigious 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, “The Other, Gold” kicks off its Awards Season campaign with 21 Oscar-qualifying screenings at The Tara Atlanta from December 6-12, 2024. Rising talent Sharaé Nikai wrote, produced, co-directed (with David Lassiter) and stars in this heartfelt dramedy.

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