CNN  —  Having grown up in the west African country of Benin, when two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou immigrated to the US in 1990 to pursue his acting dreams, he felt a pain he could not ignore. “I certainly felt a tremendous void, and that void is due to the lack of knowledge of who we are:…

“I’m not sure if or when I’ll be able to accept my skin as it is. It’s problematic. It scars easily, it’s painful,” she continued. “But I am hoping that someday I can feel beautiful even if I’m having a breakout.”  She also explained why she felt being so open about her struggle was important.…

Songs Turning 25 In 2025 Let’s take a minute to let the fact that it’s officially 2025 sink in. For all the people who still have tracks from 2000 on their playlists, this one’s for you. So if you’re ready for a serious dose of nostalgia, here are the most iconic songs celebrating their 25th…

For the last 15 years, Julie Ann Crommett has made it her life’s mission to bring more inclusivity, community and social change to the entertainment industry. She began her career at NBCUniversal, managing behind-the-camera diversity programs including Writers on the Verge and the Directing Fellowship. She then landed at Google, becoming first their Diversity Program…

FWIW, the Guardian reported that the writer of the song, Victor Willis, said the song is entirely heterosexual. He posted on Facebook, “When I say, ‘hang out with all the boys’ that is simply 1970s black slang for black guys hanging-out together for sports, gambling or whatever. There’s nothing gay about that.” He has also threatened…

Brooke Shields Talks Tom Cruise Postpartum Rant For context, back in the mid-’00s, Brooke published a memoir called Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression. In it, she discussed taking an antidepressant after the birth of her first child, Rowan. In turn, Tom criticized Brooke’s use of an SSRI on The Today Show.…

While the 2025 Grammy Awards are still slated to take place at the beginning of February, the three major labels have opted to cancel their Grammy week events in the wake of the several deadly wildfires that have moved through the Los Angeles area. Universal Music Group, parent company to acts like Ariana Grande, Taylor…

The first-season comedy, “St. Denis Medical,” only premiered back in November, but it’s proven to be popular enough that NBC has renewed the show for a second season. As The Hollywood Reporter and other entertainment sources are reporting, “St. Denis Medical” is the first of NBC’s new series to be renewed for the 2025-26 season.“St.…

Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties, has acquired a majority stake in Southern Entertainment, a live events, hospitality and production company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Southern Entertainment’s portfolio includes several owned or promoted festivals, such as the Carolina Country Music Fest, Barefoot Country Music Fest, Lovin’ Life Music Fest, Greenville…

Bad Bunny Added A Quiz To Pre-Sale Ticket Site The singer also released a short film in early January ahead of the album’s drop. The film — which currently has over 13 million views on YouTube — is being talked about everywhere for its poignant depiction of gentrification in Puerto Rico. And in tandem with…