Jada Pinkett Smith

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Sameer Rao  Jul 24, 2017 11:17AM EDT

'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.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 23, 2017 3:57PM EST

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Sundance Institute Collaborate to Support Underrepresented Screenwriters

The partnership centers around a two-day screenwriting workshop.
Sameer Rao  Mar 7, 2016 3:03PM 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. 
Akiba Solomon  Feb 29, 2016 2:36PM 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.
Sameer Rao  Jan 19, 2016 1:09PM 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 4, 2016 4:12PM 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  Aug 14, 2015 12:42PM EDT

Will Smith Set to Produce 'Fresh Prince' Reboot

In news more real than his and Jada’s divorce…
Jorge Rivas  Mar 20, 2013 11:12AM EDT

Will Black Magazines Ever Share Their Covers With White Women?

On Monday actress Jada Pinkett Smith posted a mock-up issue of Essence Magazine with Charlize Theron on the cover to spark a conversation with her Facebook followers.
Jorge Rivas  Nov 26, 2012 1:08PM EST

Jada on Willow's Hair Cut: 'Girls Have the Right to Own Themselves'

In an open letter published on her Facebook wall last week Jada Pinkett-Smith declared her daughter Willow Smith is “not her hair.”
Jorge Rivas  Sep 5, 2012 11:43AM EDT

Watch Trailer for Jay-Z, Will and Jada Smith's 'Free Angela' Doc

Will & Jada Pinkett Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation have officially come on-board as executive producers of Shola Lynch’s Angela Davis documentary, “Free Angela & All Political Prisoners.”