Zoe Saldana Speaks on Nina Simone Biopic Controversy
American Actress Zoe Saldana responds to critics who have publicly decried Saldana for being cast as music legend Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic....
VMAs Dead Wrong on DNC
Writing for TheRoot.com, The Burton Wire's editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, ponders why MTV's Video Music Awards (VMAs) would counter program against the Democratic National...
Beyoncé Pens Letter to Nelson Mandela for Global Citizen Festival
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Music icon Beyonce Knowles Carter has penned a letter to the late South African President and political prisoner Nelson Mandela days before her much...
U.S.: Seven Unreleased Jimi Hendrix Trax to Debut
Tambay A. Obenson of Shadow and Act is reporting that a new Jimi Hendrix album, People, Hell and Angels will be released in March...
Geoffrey Holder: Iconic Dancer, Artist and Actor Dies at 84
Jennifer Dunning and William McDonald of the New York Times are reporting that legendary choreographer, actor and artist Geoffrey Holder has died. Family spokesman...
Rapper T.I. Confirms ‘ATL’ Sequel
Following actor Evan Ross' hint, Rapper T.I. confirmed a sequel to the film ATL via Instagram. On Wednesday, he posted a photo alongside several...
Amma Asante: ‘I’m About Putting Smart Women On-Screen’
British filmmaker and writer Amma Asante thinks visual storytelling can promote sisterhood and create strong communities that extend beyond the film industry.
The director of...
New IRS Laws Could Hurt Caribbean Tourism Industry
Caribbean 360 is reporting that a new U.S. IRS law could negatively impact the Caribbean tourism industry. According to the Nassau Guardian, the Bahamas...
Three Thousand Years of Longing: A Journey for the Ages
George Miller’s Three Thousand Years of Longing is also like breath. Inhale the rich color palette of the Middle East with all its spices...
2015 Golden Globes Speeches: Gina Rodriguez’s Winning Words
The 2015 Golden Globe Awards aired last night. Winners included Common and John Legend for Best Song “Glory” for the film Selma and Best...
