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'The Help' stars line up new projects

Fresh off their wins at the Screen Actors Guild awards, "The Help's" Octavia Spencer (who has also nabbed a Golden Globe for her role in the movie) and Viola Davis are looking toward future projects. Read More »

'Middle of Nowhere' director Ava DuVernay honored at Sundance

With her searing drama "Middle of Nowhere" among the most acclaimed entries at the 2012 edition of the prestigious festival, L.A. filmmaker keeps her commitment to raising the bar for Black filmmaking. Read More »

'Most desirable' list includes Sofia Vergara, Rihanna

Looking at the world's most beautiful women, from actresses to musicians to models, AskMen.com wanted its users to consider one thing above all else: Would you date them? Read More »

'The Help' wins ... and wins again ... and wins again at SAG awards

"The Help," a movie about the treatment of maids in a Mississippi town during the civil rights era, took top honors at the Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night, making it the movie to watch as the Oscar awards approach next month. Read More »

Chris Rock may tour with Dave Chappelle

Jay-Z and Kanye West might be atop the music business, but as a duo they've got nothing on comedic titans Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. According to Rock, the two stand-up icons have been in talks to hit the road together. Read More »

Judge denies nanny's request for restraining order against Halle Berry's ex-boyfriend

A judge Tuesday denied a request by Halle Berry's former nanny for a stay-away order against the Oscar-winning actress' ex-boyfriend. Read More »

'Hugo,' 'The Artist' dominate Oscar nominations

Two homages to film making — one in 3-D and vivid color, the other silent and black and white — garnered the lion's share of nominations Tuesday for the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Read More »

Anonymous strikes back after feds shut piracy hub Megaupload

"Hacktivist" collective Anonymous on Thursday took credit for taking down U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and entertainment company websites, following arrests in one of the federal government's largest anti-piracy crackdowns. Read More »

Halle Berry stalker pleads no contest

A 28-year-old California man pleaded no contest Thursday to stalking actress Halle Berry, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said. Read More »

'The Help' leads Image Award nominations

The civil rights drama "The Help" collected eight nominations Thursday for the 43rd annual NAACP Image Awards, honoring the achievements of people of color in television, music, literature and films. Read More »

George Lucas says he's ready to retire

George Lucas' cinematic tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, "Red Tails," opens in theaters on Friday, and it might be the last opportunity for fans to see a more commercial Lucas production. Read More »

'Electric Company' clip recalls Morgan Freeman's early years

It doesn't get much more elegant than Sidney Poitier and Helen Mirren presenting Morgan Freeman with a Golden Globes honor, but whomever crafted the highlight reel of Freeman's career included a clip to remind us of the actor's beginnings. Read More »

Movie Review: 'Joyful Noise'

Earlier this week, Tim Tebow continued his seemingly divine inspiration by leading the Denver Broncos to a dramatic overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, this weekend Oscar nominees, Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, will... Read More »

Movie Review: 'The Iron Lady'

Much like "J. Edgar" before it, "The Iron Lady" fails partly due to its attempt at covering the entire life of a controversial figure by taking a rather dull, middle of the road position on their life and partly by whitewashing what that person did. Read More »

Q&A: 'Pariah' director Dee Rees

Preaching the gospel of love and acceptance of who we are, debut feature filmmaker Dee Rees’ “Pariah,” is a semi-autobiographical drama about a 17-year-old New Yorker’s struggle with her sexuality. Read More »

Tom Cruise delivers huge thrills in 'Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol'

It’s funny to think of arguably the world’s biggest and bankable movie star having to prove himself, but there seemed to be a heightened feeling of expectancy going into Tom Cruise’s latest “Mission Impossible” installment. Read More »

Roman Polanski and playwright Yasmin wreak 'Carnage'

“Carnage,” the film adaptation of Yazmin Reza’s hit play “God of Carnage,” is another pitch-perfect example of her expertise in viciously satirizing the bourgeoisie. Read More »

Movie Review: 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'

“It’s so overt, it’s covert.” Taking a line from Director Guy Ritchie’s latest installment, “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” it is very fitting ... Read More »

'The Help's' Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer may find Oscar gold

One of the best reviewed movies of 2011 — which became a beacon for inspiration and criticism — is back in the news in time for this year's awards season and has the potential to recognize two fine performances by Black actresses. Read More »

Eddie Murphy attached to developing Marion Barry biopic

HBO Films is said to be working on a TV biopic about infamous former Washington, D.C. mayor Marion Barry, with Eddie Murphy attached to star if it comes to fruition, reports the Washington Post. Read More »

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