Freaky Friday: Rising Star Dara Renee’ Talks Dream Role
August 10, 2018 may forever be known as Freaky Friday as the Disney Channel debuts a new version of the iconic film based on...
Nigeria: Lagos First African City to Get Monopoly Board Game
BBC News is reporting that the first African city edition of the famous board game Monopoly has been launched in Lagos. The article states:
"The...
African-American Film Critics Association Names 2012 Top Films
The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has named Zero Dark Thirty as the Best Picture of 2012. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the Columbia Pictures...
The Burton Wire's Christmas Playlist
The Burton Wire would like to wish you a safe and Happy Holiday season! To help you get into the Christmas spirit, we've compiled...
Regina King: Emmy Award-Winner Talks HBO’s ‘The Leftovers’
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., interviewed Emmy award-winning actress Regina King about her career trajectory and next...
T.I. Riffs on ‘Paperwork’, Diversifying His Hustle & Changing the Game
After 13 years recording for major labels and releasing nine total studio albums, T.I. is completely aware that he can be set in his...
The Perfect Guy: Sanaa Lathan & Michael Ealy Interview
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. discusses the film, 'The Perfect Guy' with the stars and...
Howard U: School of Communications to Be Named for Cathy Hughes
The Hilltop Online is reporting Howard University's School of Communications will change its name to honor legendary broadcaster Cathy Hughes. The school will now...
‘The Best Man Holiday’: Director Talks Remaking Magic
“You know, people really know me from The Best Man. I’ve done five other movies since then, but it always comes back to ‘The...
The Hunger Games: Reprisal of the Mammy Figure
(SPOILER ALERT)
The mammy figure has been a constant figure in film, beginning with actress Jennie Lee as "Mammy" in the very first American feature...
