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    'Girls Trip' Earns Estimated $30+ Million in Opening Weekend

    The raunchy comedy is headlined by four Black actresses and was crafted by a Black creative team.

    Sameer Rao Jul 24, 2017 11:17AM EDT
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    Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Sundance Institute Collaborate to Support Underrepresented Screenwriters

    The partnership centers around a two-day screenwriting workshop.

    Sameer Rao Jan 23, 2017 3:57PM EST

    Jada Pinkett Smith Says Chris Rock's Oscars Crack 'Comes With the Territory'

    Chris Rock targeted the actress’ #OscarsSoWhite boycott during his much-talked-about opening monologue at last week’s Oscars ceremony. 

    Sameer Rao Mar 7, 2016 3:03PM EST

    8 Reasons Why I Hated Chris Rock's Oscars Monologue

    Opinions about the funnyman’s opener ranged from “he told the truth” to ”I laughed at parts,” to “it sucked.” Here are eight reasons why Akiba Solomon wishes it never happened.

    Akiba Solomon Feb 29, 2016 2:36PM EST

    Academy President Reacts to #OscarsSoWhite as Jada, Spike Pledge Boycott


    Academy head Cheryl Boone Isaacs: “I am both heartbroken and frustrated about the lack of inclusion.” 

    Sameer Rao Jan 19, 2016 1:09PM EST

    Check Out Jaden Smith in Louis Vuitton's New Womenswear Campaign

    Louis Vuitton’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquière released photos of the 17 year old.

    Sameer Rao Jan 4, 2016 4:12PM EST
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