Creed

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Sameer Rao  Jan 9, 2017 4:23PM EST

'This is Us' Star Sterling K. Brown is Excited About the Future of Black Stories on Film and TV

“To be African-American and alive—it’s a good thing,” said the Emmy award-winning actor to The Undefeated. 
Sameer Rao  May 20, 2016 4:11PM EDT

Drake Leads BET Awards Pack With Nine Nominations

The ceremony will air on June 26, complete with a tribute to Prince.
Sameer Rao  Apr 12, 2016 11:34AM EDT

Ryan Coogler Will Co-Write 'Black Panther' Movie

Marvel previously announced that the “Creed” and “Fruitvale Station” director is set to helm the film.
Sameer Rao  Feb 24, 2016 5:22PM EST

10 Times the Oscars Snubbed Black People

From Ava DuVernay to Forest Whitaker, here are just a few of the Black performers and creators that the Academy told, “Nah, we’ll go with a White person.” 
Sameer Rao  Jan 25, 2016 12:02PM EST

WATCH: SNL's Spot-on #OscarsSoWhite Spoof

Do you think “Saturday Night Live” can take its own hint and diversify its cast and crew?
Sameer Rao  Jan 14, 2016 12:08PM EST

Oscar Nominations are So White, Even the 'Straight Outta Compton' Nominees are White

No love for Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan or anybody from the “Straight Outta Compton” cast? 
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 4, 2016 11:59AM EST

Will There Be a Repeat of #OscarsSoWhite?

Motion Picture Academy members are—rightly—worried that another all-White slate of nominees will prompt backlash.
Sameer Rao  Dec 30, 2015 8:31AM EST

2015 Favorites: the Breakdown

We asked tons of creators and changemakers to tell us their favorite music, TV shows and more of 2015. Here’s our breakdown of what hit with folks the most, by category. 
Sameer Rao  Jul 1, 2015 10:21AM EDT

VIDEO: Check Out the New 'Creed' Trailer

The director and star of “Fruitvale Station” join forces for the latest film in the “Rocky” anthology.