Samuel Goldwyn acquires Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson film

Samuel Goldwyn Films has closed a deal with Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment (“ILBE”) to acquire U.S. distribution rights to the star-studded female-powered Tell it Like a Woman featuring an esteemed group of female filmmakers and actors that includes Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson, Pauletta Washington, Cara Delevingne, Catherine Hardwicke, Margherita Buy, Marcia Gay Harden, … Continue reading “Samuel Goldwyn acquires Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson film”

Taraji P. Henson teams with Signal for data privacy

It’s no secret that the Reel 360 team has an ongoing crush with Empire and Hidden Figures star Taraji P. Henson. So, imagined how thrilled we were to find out cross-platform end-to-end messaging service Signal is using her in a new campaign? In a world full of ZOOMs, FaceTimes, chats, personally targeted social media ads … Continue reading “Taraji P. Henson teams with Signal for data privacy”

Taraji P. Henson teams w/ Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation for Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday, The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) and The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) announced their partnership to provide support to essential workers, first responders, health care providers, doctors, individuals, families and youth who are navigating stressful situations, learning how to cope with major lifestyle changes, battling mental-health conditions while in isolation, and/or … Continue reading “Taraji P. Henson teams w/ Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation for Giving Tuesday”

It’s the Rodeo for EP Katie Walker

Content development and production company Rodeo Show is excited to welcome Katie Walker as Executive Producer. An innovative producer specializing in integrated brand storytelling and content production, Walker has spent years as a producer of award-winning commercials and campaigns for top global brands including Stella Artois, AT&T, Samsung, GE, Kellogg’s, ESPN, and Starbucks.  With Walker’s … Continue reading “It’s the Rodeo for EP Katie Walker”

Black Panther, Abbott lead NAACP Image noms

The NAACP unveiled the full list of “54th NAACP Image Awards” nominees with ABC and Netflix leading the pack with 28 and 15 nominations respectively. The winners will be revealed during the two-hour LIVE TV special, airing Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET on BET and 8:00 PM PT on delay. The show will be in … Continue reading “Black Panther, Abbott lead NAACP Image noms”

Anthony Anderson graduates Howard at 51

51-year-old, 11-time Emmy Award-nominated writer and star of ABC’s black-ish, Anthony Anderson had a lot to celebrate this weekend. He shared on his official Instagram page that he graduated from Howard University with a BFA degree from the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts!  He explained that it was “30 years in the making” … Continue reading “Anthony Anderson graduates Howard at 51”

Full list of NAACP Image Award Winners

The 2022 NAACP Image Awards were presented on BET tonight. Chicago’s Jennifer Hudson emerged as a top winner, taking home both Entertainer of the Year and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture awards for Respect. Will Smith also emerged as Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for his role as Richard Williams, Venus and Serena’s driven father in King Richard. AndThe … Continue reading “Full list of NAACP Image Award Winners”

Jennifer Hudson, H.E.R, Wonder Years earn NAACP Image noms

The full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced earlier this week in a special virtual event on NAACP’s Instagram channel hosted by actress and musician Kyla Pratt, Black-ish actor Marcus Scribner and singer-songwriter Tinashe (@naacpimageawards).  The winners will be revealed during the two-hour LIVE TV special, which will be hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards Winner Anthony … Continue reading “Jennifer Hudson, H.E.R, Wonder Years earn NAACP Image noms”

Daytime Emmys: Trebek, King receive nominations

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the television broadcast of the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards which will be presented on Friday, June 25 (8:00-10:00PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount+. The late host of Jeopardy! is up for Outstanding Game Show Host alongside … Continue reading “Daytime Emmys: Trebek, King receive nominations”

Celebrate IWD with these films from the 2000’s

In honor of International Women’s Day and as a woman in film, we have created a must watch female-centric film list of the 21st century. Since I was a little girl nothing has been more captivating to me than women in film. Standing the test of time, there is nothing more magical and alluring than … Continue reading “Celebrate IWD with these films from the 2000’s”

Golden Globes announce nominees for 78th show

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has announced the nominees for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Six-time Golden Globe winner Sarah Jessica Parker and Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson announced the nominees. For the first time in the history of the Golden Globes, the nominations were announced virtually, following the current safety measures … Continue reading “Golden Globes announce nominees for 78th show”

Tonight: Feeding America Comedy Fest on NBC

Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish and Byron Allen will serve as co-hosts for the two-hour comedy special Feeding America Comedy Festival on Sunday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m. ET/PT and 6-8p.m. CST on NBC. In addition, the telecast – from Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios and Funny Or Die – has added Michael Che, Will … Continue reading “Tonight: Feeding America Comedy Fest on NBC”

Olay makes space for women in full Super Bowl spot

“Is there enough space in space for women? Who wrote that?” asks Katie Couric in Olay‘s Super Bowl spot which is inspired by the first all-female space walk last year. The ad stars Lilly Singh and Busy Philipps, who take a trip into space with retired astronaut Nicole Stott. Their space mission is overseen by … Continue reading “Olay makes space for women in full Super Bowl spot”

Olay makes space for women with Super Bowl teasers

Even with a hefty price tag of $5.6m for 30 seconds and the rise in popularity of online advertising, the Super Bowl is still advertising’s biggest day, with major brands still choosing to get off the bench and participate. According to The Drum, Fox Sports stated that it sold out of its inventory back in November. Procter & … Continue reading “Olay makes space for women with Super Bowl teasers”

Jussie Smollett: Timeline of a “hoax?”

The alleged “homophobic” and “racist” attack on Jussie Smollett, which reportedly took place in the early hours of January 29, has taken more twists and turns than an hour of the locally-filmed hit Fox series Empire. One could almost be led to believe a group of writers in a writer’s room was responsible for a … Continue reading “Jussie Smollett: Timeline of a “hoax?””

Questions arise in Jussie Smollett’s alleged attack

Area detectives and now the FBI continue to investigate the attack on the Empire actor Early Tuesday morning, Empire actor Jussie Smollett was attacked by what has been classified by Chicago police as a possible “Hate Crime.” First reported by TMZ, the actor was on his way home from a sandwich shop (reportedly Subway) at … Continue reading “Questions arise in Jussie Smollett’s alleged attack”