April has been a busy month for film premieres, events and glam gatherings! From the opening of the late-August Wilson's drama "Fences," starring Viola Davis and Denzel Washington, to Whitney's shaky comeback, we have the latest photos of the latest glam gatherings! [imagebrowser id=9]

"...when you think about a black woman who can open a film, I mean they will green-light the film because of her presence in the film — you know there’s only one person, and that’s Madea." Atlanta, Georgia's, online publication "Rolling Out" wrote an insightful article about the dearth of roles for Black women in film. Of course the article was highlighting the Black Women in

[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

Momma’s Hip Hop Kitchen (MHHK) is a multifaceted hip hop event designed to showcase women artists, especially women of color. MHHK serves as a social justice community-organizing platform that educates and empowers women of color on issues that impact their lives, including HIV/AIDS and reproductive justice. Our mission is to create a dynamic interactive exchange and safe space for all women of color to express

Between the Golden Globes, VH1's launch party for "Let's Talk About Pep," and singer Estelle's birthday party, people have been celebrating the new year right! Check out these activities! [nggallery id=7]

Well, people said it couldn't be done. After Halle Berry's Oscar(r) win in 2002, people questioned if it was just a fluke, and if a Black woman could get movie-goers into the theaters. [picappgallerysingle id="7403564" align="center"]After the summer success of PRECIOUS, two more films have exploded stereotypes and myths about Black women and their place in film. [picappgallerysingle id="7132203"]Granted, one movie completely masks the fact that

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The legendary Apollo Theater is presenting a limited engagement of the revival of "Dreamgirls." Turned into a major motion picture starring Oscar Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles, and the voice of the upcoming Disney film "The Fairy Princess," Anika Noni Rose. [imagebrowser id=5] The musical garnered major attention in 1981 when it debuted on Broadway and starred Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine, Jennifer Holliday, Phylicia (Ayers-Allen)

[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