[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

(*Any ad that may appear in banners to promote skin lightening is absolutely not endorsed by the International Black Women's Film Festival or it's web-site.) Beautiful Brit singer Leona Lewis was recently featured in British fashion magazine, "Grazia." A wonderfully shot layout featured the season's newest trends in pale pastels, and included a ballet theme. What was the issue? Well, Ms. Lewis is not as well known in

Ben Garant ("Reno 911!" and screenwriter for "A Night at the Museum") will be leading a FREE workshop for veterans at the Writers Guild Foundation in Los Angeles in May 2010. He is encouraging people to come out and support a great cause, and this is your opportunity (vets) to get the advice on the screenwriting craft from one of the best in the business! (Yes,

For those who read --or stumble upon-- Essence Magazine, it was hit with a fire storm of letters in response to their February 2010 cover featuring Reggie Bush. Stunningly gorgeous, his presence on the cover backfired with Essence readers. Why? Well, Reggie Bush is among a long list of Black male athletes and celebrities who are currently dating non-Black women and showing them off in as

THIS ARTICLE IS REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR, ANDRE DUMAS ----------------- Maidie Norman may not seem too familiar to many- but for those with a keen eye will recognize her as the smart and headstrong maid Elvira from Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? She is another figure that I am thrilled beyond belief of gaining new insight about and hope that you will all gain a

INTERNATIONAL BLACK WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL 2010 Call for Film Submissions No Submission Fee If Postmarked by May 17, 2010 The festival accepts all categories, including, shorts, features, documentaries, experimental, music video, digital media, online films and animation. All genres are accepted, except for explicit adult film/video. Registration is available online or offline, but we are strongly encouraging online submissions. You can find more information and get registration a application online at: www.ibwff2010.com (*You

Only a very small portion of an actor's time is spent acting. The successful actor spends the majority of his or her time pursuing work. The business of acting is this pursuit. While there exists a dizzying array of acting classes, it is difficult to find a class or workshop that covers the work getting, marketing tips and techniques that are the tools for building a career. Without

Kerry Washington stars in Tanya Hamilton's film, "Night Catches Us." The film will be screened at Sundance starting January 23, 2010 in Park City, Utah. Music is by The Roots and also stars Anthony Mackie. View screening times for "Night Catches Us": http://sundance.bside.com/2010/films/nightcatchesus_sundance2010

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