Nia Long, Eddie Murphy, Lauren London to star in upcoming Kenya Barris comedy
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Boyz n the Hood star Nia Long alongside Lauren London, Eddie Murphy and Sam Jay are currently filming for an untitled comedy
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Behold The Queen! Naa Morkor Commodore Officially Crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2021
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The 13th of October 2021 saw the highly anticipated special crowning of Miss Universe Ghana. Beating fellow competitors from all over the
‘You are never too young to change the world’ – Ludacris’ new Netflix series dedicated to kids is all shades of inspiring
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Fast & Furious star and rapper Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges is a proud #girldad of four and he’s got a new Netflix series
Robin Givens set to reprise role in ‘Head of Class’ sitcom reboot
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It’s been 35 whole years since the original sitcom ‘Head of Class’ graced screens and now there’s an exciting reboot in the
Kevin Hart teaming up with NBCUniversal to launch screenwriting fellowship for black women
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Comic star Kevin Hart is a man on a mission to empower women and we can’t help but applaud! Through his multi-platform
Denzel Washington spills on quitting drinking, moving closer to God: Reveals God keeps telling him to “feed my sheep” whenever he prays
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Hollywood magnet Denzel Washington in a recent men conference – “The Better Man Event” hosted by First Baptist Orlando was a featured
#DidYouKnow Whoopi Goldberg is the only African American to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award?
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Trailblazing Hollywood actress, author, comedian, and television personality, Whoopi Goldberg has over the decades earned place amongst the industry’s most talented players.
#DoubleDouble Angela Bassett Gets Own Wax Figure
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The World’s best wax museum Madame Tussauds has unveiled her latest work and it’s a wax figure in the ever-iconic Angela Bassett’s
![Blackish Star. Activist. Producer Yara Shahidi Is Life after hit ABC sitcom Black-ish, which automatically made Yara one of the most sought after young actresses in Hollywood is full of exciting milestones for activist and actress Yara Shahidi. At 21 she boasts of laudable list of accomplishments defying her age. A college senior in final year at Harvard University, launching her 7th Sun Productions, with her mother last year, she spills to Marie Claire about that initiative aimed at pushing more diverse representation in front of and behind the camera and introducing fresh voices into the Hollywood mix. “Oftentimes with studio systems you get the same list of folks who’ve always had the same opportunities,” she explains. “Breaking [new] people into the studio system, that’s been something that’s been really important to us.” Proud mum Keri opens up on Yara been driven since the womb. “I think she was just born an old human,” she shares. “In one space we’re peers, in another space, if you looked at it traditionally, I’m supposed to be the teacher, but teachers come in many shapes and sizes and she’s one of my teachers.” I ask Mama Shahidi about her daughter’s leadership style. “She’s a gentle giant,” Keri proudly states. “She’s really compassionate and I think what balances her compassion is her focus, so nothing is fluff.” On being named Dior Global Brand Ambassador for Women’s Fashion and Makeup “I never rep products that I don’t actually really like,” Shahidi explains. “I spent all of Grown-ish using [Dior] products and every time you see my face out in the world, even if they’re not tagged, it is a Dior makeup product. And it is the first time in my career in which I can put on a foundation and not end up with a breakout by the end of the day. And we’re working 15-hour days.” Shahidi doesn't just accept endorsements but says the company culture has to align with her value, what she calls a “reverse morality clause” as one condition of doing business with her. “You as a company also have to fit within my certain values and if there are moments in which you step outside of that because of something a representative says, then there will be consequences,” she warns. An ace student “Straight A semesters,” Shahidi is unstoppable. “I’m just a nerd through and through. I remember the first time I had gotten a C on a paper in high school, I literally cried and I was like, ‘This is going to affect my life forever.’” She laughs at the memory. “I’m just built to deeply care about grades.” On quitting Twitter in 2020 she says leaving the social media app was a game changer. “I feel like I used to have two voices in my brain,” she reveals. “When I looked at projects, I’d have my voice and then I’d have what I labeled the ‘Twitter voice.’” The “Twitter voice” was insidious and would sometimes cause her to second guess her choices, she explains. “I have gone to school to further my studies and understanding so that when you hear me speak, it isn’t some shallow ‘hey, I just read about this yesterday. Let me regurgitate what I read.’ I’ve done my best to even challenge my own beliefs, to become more steadfast in what I believe. What was disarming about this ‘Twitter voice’ was that all of that went away and didn’t matter to me as soon as I heard it…. Getting off of Twitter has done wonders for me,” she continues. “It’s allowed me the peace of mind to think through what matters to me and why.” Up next, Shahidi will play Tinker Bell in Disney’s new live-action Peter Pan film, due Spring 2022. And in her hands, one of literature’s most famous sidekicks will have a lot more agency, she promises. “She’s genuinely portrayed as Peter Pan’s partner, which is fun,” she says. “She’s still that flawed, pesky character who can get into a bit of trouble sometimes, not necessarily the best influence, but I love her story arc.”](https://i0.wp.com/www.duchessinternationalmagazine.com/storage/2021/09/img_1631956077964_1.jpg?fit=300%2C275&ssl=1)
Yara Shahidi Is Marie Claire’s Latest Coverstar: Talks Growing Up, Quitting Twitter, Being A Nerd, Much More!
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Blackish Star. Activist. Producer Yara Shahidi is fire! Life after hit ABC sitcom Black-ish, which automatically made Yara one of the most
‘Let It Shine’ star Coco Jones cast as Hilary Banks in the Bel-Air Reboot
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Exciting news! A reboot of the beloved 90s series ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ is set to hit screens from Peacock and
2021 MTV VMAs Complete List
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Dojacat and sza scooped award for Best Collab, Lil Nas X emerging the biggest winner of the year Video of the Year
‘I gotta find a new queen to play!’ – Angela Bassett On Success, Fairness In Hollywood, Staying Power, Acting Love
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Reputed for her brilliant portrayal of some of the most powerful black women, real-life icons – Tina Turner, Betty Shabazz (twice), Rosa
‘Respect’ Jennifer Hudson dishes on moments with Soul Legend Aretha Franklin, Portraying her on screen
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“The way [Aretha] carried herself, it didn’t matter what she had on, she just felt like royalty. And I believe that came
‘Family Matters’ star Jaleel White set to reprise his role as Steve Urkel in upcoming animated holiday special
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‘Did I do that?’ Steve Urkel is coming to screens once more and we couldn’t be more excited! Jaleel White, 44, became
#BlackExcellence Nia DaCosta Rewrites History With Candyman: Becomes First Black Woman To Clinch Top Spot At U.S Box Office
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It’s #BlackExcellence ? Been a long time coming and now, director Nia DaCosta finally gets the recognition she totally deserves and we
Josephine Baker to be first black woman to be buried in the historic Paris’ Panthéon
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World renowned American-born French entertainer, World War 11 Spy, and activist Josephine Baker is set to become the first Black woman buried in
Tony Nominee Camille A. Brown set to make history as first black woman to direct and choreograph a Broadway production in more than six decades
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Camille A. Brown has been named director and choreographer for the upcoming 2022 Broadway production of Ntozake Shange’s “for colored girls who
Joshua Jackson Husband Of British Actress Jodie Turner-Smith Slams ‘Racist and Misogynist’ Trolling After He Revealed She Proposed To Him
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Celebrity couple Joshua Jackson and wife Jodie Turner-Smith recently erupted a social media storm after Dawson Creek star Joshua, 43 revealed that
Respect! To Aretha Franklin: The Unbreakable “Queen of Soul”
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Aretha Franklin; The ever-iconic singer with an unforgettable voice and indomitable spirit who forever left an engraved legacy, inspiring millions of hearts
POWER Moves! ‘Power’ Creator Courtney Kemp Inks Multi-Year Deal With Netflix
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Talk big moves! Top American television writer and producer Courtney Kemp, creator of 2014 Starz television series Power and also known for
#DuchessOfTheMonth Jackie Appiah: The Award-winning Screen Magnet We Can’t Help But Love
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Fact Check; Greatness can never be defined without reference to #BlackExcellence In every sphere – every industry, every domain all across the
Love & Basketball Star Sanaa Lathan Opens Up On Giving Up Alcohol – Says “It Dimmed My Energy”
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#ThePerfectGuy #NappilyEverAfter #TheClevelandShow #TheBestMan #TheBestManHoliday #ShotsFired for the hits to keep coming, the beloved actress needs to be in a great place
? Say Hello To The Wealthiest Female Musician In The world – RIHANNA ??????
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Make way for the world’s latest Billionaire, Barbadian singer, actress, fashion designer, and businesswoman Robyn Rihanna Fenty aka Rihanna! WORK! She doesn’t
