[singlepic id=55 w=320 h=240 float=center] There's something to be said for Oscar(tm) fashions... the competition is usually fiercer than the actual award ceremony! [nggallery id=8] Sisters came out in glamorous and fabulous dresses that were sophisticated, tasteful, and beautifully structured. When it comes to the Oscars(tm), Black actresses seemed to have a more flavorful flair than some of their peers --good or bad. [polldaddy poll=2812384] In 2002, Halle Berry set

It was a long and arduous road for comedienne and actress Mo'Nique. Many in Hollywood dismissed her as a comedic actress in "low-budget" movies that only appealed to a small, niche audience. Even when she won the Golden Globes, the only thing the media could talk about were her unshaven legs --which is not so unusually in the Black community, but apparently it's close to patricide

For all of you fans of Golden Globe-winning actress and comedienne Mo'Nique, she is scheduled to appear at the Oakland Paramount on (my birthday!) April 3, 2010! [picappgallerysingle id="7635814"] Tickets go on sale February 26, 2010, and everyone's buzzing about buying tickets early because she's a favorite for an Oscar(r) at this year's Academy Awards for her caustic role in the Oscar-nominated film "Precious." Stay tuned as more

[imagebrowser id=6] Miss Jackson --Janet, if you're nasty-- is back! After the stunning and untimely passing of her closest brother, Michael "King of Pop" Jackson, she's been the sane and professional face of the Jackson Family. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fi_wtNT2uo&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Her performance at the MTV Video Music Awards stunned audience members who may have forgotten why she reigned the top of the charts and dance floor for many years, and proved

Attention Artists! SURVEY ABOUT ARTISTS & THE RECESSION San Francisco Arts Commision: Cultural Equity Grants Please take 15 minutes to complete the Survey by Monday, 23 November 2009 or, forward to artists you know. We want to make sure your experience is represented! Is the recession over in the Bay Area, or still going strong? How are these economic times affecting artists around San Francisco?  The conditions that artists face in this current

Your friends at the Screen Actors Guild ("SAG") have created an "indie" version at SAGIndie (http://www.sagindie.org). An interesting concept, but it's up to you, the filmmaker, to decide if it's helpful. There are a number of administrative forms to keep your set and crew on-track --your investors will love that. No more little pieces of paper, random receipts, and indiscriminate scheduling. You can even put a call

Singer, activist, and actress brought out the stars to shine for a worthy cause. She hosted the 6th Annual Black Ball to benefit the AIDS organization Keep a Child Alive. No star was left unseen. Check out the gorgeous pics, especially of the ravishing Halle Berry --replete with her signature pixie cut! (Thank you, Halle, for returning to the cut that set you apart from

If you're a 21st century movie-maker, then youcan't pass up the following sites to help promote your film! Most of your audience will hear about your film through an online presence, not your uncle at church. Make sure you have an email account to sign up for any of these sites! 5. Bullet Film For free you can upload your film, and setup a film presence

[ad#adroll-std-banner-top] If anyone missed MTV's Video Music Awards, it was just as squirrely and nutty as 2009 has been, so far. For some reason, people are acting as if the planets are aligned, or if the sky is turning red with blood... and the VMAs didn't disappoint in the fruitcake department. Remember When MTV Told Billie Jean to Beat It? Always a beacon of cutting edge, rock n'

(from CurrentTV) Current is teaming up with hip-hop icon Common to give you the opportunity to direct your own music video with his track ‘Make My Day.’ On September 14th, go to current.com/common to get the song and some video assets you can use. Then, get creative and make a music video that really stands out. Use our assets or make your own but be sure you're