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- ‘Black-ish’, ‘Jingle Jangle’, Beyonce, Viola Davis Top 2021 NAACP Image Awards Nominations - ETCanada.com
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- Viral Video: UCLA Gymnast Nia Dennis Shows Black Excellence During Floor Routine - BET
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- Here Are the Nominees for the 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards - WWD
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| Who was Beyonce’s cousin Martell ‘Kardone’ Derouen and how did he die? - The Sun Posted: 30 Jan 2021 10:18 AM PST BEYONCE'S 'cousin' Martell Derouen was fatally shot at his Texas apartment on January 29. Derouen had a blossoming rap career under the stage name "Kardone" - we take a closer look at his life.  2 Who was Martell 'Kardone' Derouen?Martell Derouen, from San Antonio, TX, was a rapper who released his debut mixtape 'Trunk Bang' in 2016. His Spotify biography reads: "Hailing from San Antonio, TX by way of Louisiana, Kardone was widely known in his area for being Beyonce's cousin, but in the last few years, he's changed that narrative with his own musical pursuits. "Back in 2016, he unveiled his debut mixtape Trunk Bang via Empire and he has been off to the races since. "Since that time, Kardone has gone on to collaborate with the likes Ray J and Paul Wall on two of his singles, as well as having his 911 music video directed by Ethan Maniquis, the co-director of the box office film "Machete."' He released his final song Magic in 2020. How did the rapper die?The 34-year-old died from an apparent gunshot wound on January 29, 2020. Cops are now searching for 21-year-old Sasha Skare, who they believe is the suspect of the crime, KSAT reported. The outlet said that there is an active murder warrant out for Skare. Anyone with information on Skare's whereabouts is asked to call SAPD's homicide unit at 210-207-7635.  2 How was he related to Beyonce?It is unclear how exactly Derouen is related to Beyonce. However, Beyonce's mom Tina Knowles was born in Texas and is of Louisiana heritage. Brian Mitchell, who owns Fyngermade Studios, told KSAT that Derouen never used to mention his ties to Beyonce.
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'the worst'Married At First Sight Australia's Susie Bradley is dubbed 'most hated bride'Mitchell also told the outlet that he never used to name-drop that he was supposedly related to Beyoncé. "That's not even something he would even mention to people. "We'd just have to put in his bios because it's just, it's worthy to put it in there, but he doesn't like stuff like that," Mitchell said. Martell 'Kardone' Derouen dead at 34 – Beyonce's 'rapper cousin' shot dead at Texas apartment  |
| Posted: 02 Feb 2021 12:39 PM PST  By . With the NAACP Image Awards right around the corner, this year's nominations were announced on Tuesday. Every year, the NAACP celebrates outstanding performances in film, television, music and literature. For the 2021 announcement, Anika Noni-Rose, Chloe Bailey, Erika Alexander, Nicco Annan and TC Carson helped reveal this year's nominees live on Instagram. Viola Davis, D-Nice, Regina King, Trevor Noah and Tyler Perry are up for the top Entertainer of the Year award. Davis is also nominated for her leading role in "How To Get Away With Murder" and Best Actress in a Motion Picture for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom". King is also up for Best Director for her debut feature "One Night In Miami".
Meanwhile, Beyonce topped the music nominations with six nods, while Ledisi has five nominations, and H.E.R., Chloe x Halle and Alicia Keys have four noms each. RELATED: Justin Bieber Nabs Most Music Nominations At 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Topping the list of movie nominations is Netflix's "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey" got 10 nods and George C. Wolfe's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and Disney's "Soul" got nine each. In the television category, "Black-ish" leads the nominations with 11 in total, while "Lovecraft Country" received eight nods.
Netflix was also thrilled with "Bridgerton"'s three NAACP Image Awards nominations this year.
Take a look at the full list of nominees below: Entertainer Of The Year Social Justice Impact Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Actor In A Comedy Series Outstanding Actress In A Comedy Series Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Actor In A Drama Series Outstanding Actress In A Drama Series Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Outstanding Television Movie, Limited–Series Or Dramatic Special Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special) Outstanding Talk Series Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition Or Game Show (Series) Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special) Outstanding Children's Program Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series) Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble Outstanding Guest Performance – Comedy or Drama Series Outstanding Animated Series Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television) Laya DeLeon Hayes – "Doc McStuffins" Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama Outstanding Performance in a Short Form Series Outstanding Short Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television) Outstanding New Artist Outstanding Male Artist Outstanding Female Artist Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album Outstanding Album Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal Outstanding Soul/R&B Song Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional) Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) Outstanding International Song Outstanding Producer of the Year Outstanding Motion Picture Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Outstanding Independent Motion Picture Outstanding International Motion Picture Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture Outstanding Animated Motion Picture Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture Outstanding Short Form. (Live Action) Outstanding Short Form (Animated) Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) Outstanding Documentary (Film) Outstanding Documentary (Television) Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture Outstanding Writing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture) Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture) Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry Outstanding Literary Work – Children Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens The 52nd NAACP Image Awards will air on March 27, 2021.  |
| NAACP Image Awards nominations announced - Chicago Sun-Times Posted: 02 Feb 2021 12:38 PM PST  LOS ANGELES — With his final two performances, the late Chadwick Boseman earned two NAACP Image Awards nominations, while "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" could make its presence felt at next month's ceremony. Boseman scored nominations Tuesday for his work in the Netflix films "Da 5 Bloods" and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." The actor, who starred in the blockbuster superhero Marvel film "Black Panther," died at 43 last year after he privately battled colon cancer. "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" came away with nine nominations. The film delves into the story of blues singer Ma Rainey, who joins her band during a turbulent recording session at a Chicago music studio in 1927. The nominees were announced Tuesday on the organization's Instagram page by Chloe Bailey, Anika Noni Rose and Nicco Annan, along with T.C. Carson and Erika Alexander. Netflix emerged with a leading 48 nominations. The streaming giant featured several projects including "Da 5 Bloods," "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "Bridgerton" and "#blackAF." Regina King, who won an Academy Award in 2019, has created some Oscar buzz with her first feature film directorial offering in "One Night in Miami," which earned four nominations. The Amazon Studios film told the story about a meeting between Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke in a hotel room that turned into a discussion about their roles in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. King will complete for entertainer of the year against Tyler Perry, Viola Davis, Trevor Noah and D-Nice, the deejay who created a virtual remedy for pandemic lockdown blues with Homeschool at Club Quarantine on his Instagram Live. "One Night in Miami" will compete for outstanding motion picture along with "Bad Boys for Life," "Da 5 Bloods," "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey" and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." LeBron James, Stacey Abrams, Debbie Allen, April Ryan and Tamika Mallory were nominated in the social justice impact category. In music, Beyoncé scored six nominations in the recording categories. The nominees for outstanding album include Alicia Key's "Alicia," Brandy's "b7," John Legend's "Bigger Love," Ledisi's "The Wild Card" and "Chilombo" by Jhene Aiko. The awards honoring entertainers and writers of color will air at 7 p.m. March 27 on CBS. The awards will also simulcast on BET, MTV, VH1, MTV2, BET HER and LOGO. Here is the complete list of nominees: Special Award CategoriesEntertainer of the Year
Social Justice Impact
Television and Streaming CategoriesOutstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
Outstanding Talk Series
Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)
Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special)
Outstanding Children's Program
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series)
Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Outstanding Guest Performance - Comedy or Drama Series
Outstanding Animated Series
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)
Outstanding Short Form Series - Comedy or Drama
Outstanding Performance in a Short Form Series
Outstanding Short Form Series - Reality/Nonfiction
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)
Recording CategoriesOutstanding New Artist
Outstanding Male Artist
Outstanding Female Artist
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
Outstanding Album
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
Outstanding Jazz Album - Instrumental
Outstanding Jazz Album - Vocal
Outstanding Soul/R&B Song
Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Outstanding International Song
Outstanding Producer of the Year
Motion Picture CategoriesOutstanding Motion Picture
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
Outstanding International Motion Picture
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Animated Motion Picture
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance — Motion Picture
Outstanding Short Form. (Live Action)
Outstanding Short Form (Animated)
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)
Documentary CategoriesOutstanding Documentary (Film)
Outstanding Documentary (Television)
Writing CategoriesOutstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Writing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)
DIRECTING CATEGORIESOutstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)
LITERARY CATEGORIESOutstanding Literary Work - Fiction
Outstanding Literary Work - Nonfiction
Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author
Outstanding Literary Work - Biography/Autobiography
Outstanding Literary Work - Instructional
Outstanding Literary Work - Poetry
Outstanding Literary Work - Children
Outstanding Literary Work - Youth/Teens
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| Viral Video: UCLA Gymnast Nia Dennis Shows Black Excellence During Floor Routine - BET Posted: 24 Jan 2021 12:00 AM PST UCLA Gymnastics showed off some Black Girl Magic over the weekend, thanks to a flawless floor routine from star athlete Nia Dennis. During the team's season opening win against Arizona State, Dennis who is a senior at UCLA, brought "Black Excellence" to the floor with a high energy routine that landed her with a nearly perfect score, 9.95 out of 10 and a viral video to match. With songs by Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Missy Elliott, Soulja Boy, Megan Thee Stallion, and Tupac, Dennis said in an interview with the Los Angeles Daily News, that "this routine definitely reflects everything that I am today as a woman and of course I had to incorporate a lot of parts of my culture." RELATED: Gymnast Who Went Viral For Her Michael Jackson Routine Is Literally Muting His Music "I wanted to have a dance party because that's my personality and of course I had to shout out LA," she adds. This marks the second time that Dennis has performed a gymnastics routine that has gone viral. CBS News reports that in 2020, she hit the floor with a Beyonce-inspired set. The routine included some of the Grammy Award-winning songs like "Ego," "Lose My Breath," and Crazy In Love," earning her another almost perfect performance scoring a 9.975 out of 10. According to her UCLA biography, Dennis is majoring in sociology and plans to become a physical therapist after graduation.  |
| Posted: 12 Jan 2021 12:00 AM PST Beyoncé Knowles is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist who's acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos and live shows. Who Is Beyoncé Knowles?Beyoncé Knowles first captured the public's eye as lead vocalist of the R&B group Destiny's Child. She later established a solo career with her debut album Dangerously in Love, becoming one of music's top-selling artists with sold-out tours and a slew of awards. Knowles has also starred in several films, including Dream Girls. She married hip-hop recording artist Jay-Z in 2008 and the couple has three children. Early LifeBeyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. She started singing at an early age, competing in local talent shows and winning many of these events by impressing audiences with her singing and dancing abilities. Destiny's ChildTeaming up with her cousin Kelly Rowland and two classmates, Knowles formed an all-female singing group. Her father, Matthew Knowles, served as the band's manager. The group went through some name and line-up changes before landing a record deal in 1997 with Columbia Records. Destiny's Child soon became one of the most popular R&B acts, with the release of their first, self-titled album. Gaining momentum, the group scored its first No. 1 single on the pop charts with "Bills, Bills, Bills," off their second album. The recording also featured another smash hit, "Say My Name." While enjoying her group's success, Knowles began exploring other projects. She made her acting debut in 2001 with a starring role in Carmen: A Hip Hopera. She then co-starred with Mike Myers in the Austin Powers spy parody Goldmember the following year.  Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé Knowles and Michelle Williams performing at Super Bowl XLVII. Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images Solo CareerOn the musical front, Knowles took center stage as a solo artist, releasing her first album, Dangerously in Love, in 2003. The recording became a huge success for her both commercially and critically. It sold millions of copies and won five Grammy Awards. On the album, Knowles worked with a number of different artists, including Missy Elliott, Sean Paul and Jay-Z. She was rumored to be dating Jay-Z around this time, but the couple did not publicly acknowledge their relationship. Destiny's Child released their last studio album, Destiny Fulfilled, in 2004, and officially broke up the following year. On her own, Knowles continued to enjoy great success. Her second studio album, 2006's B'Day featured such hits as "Irreplaceable" and "Deja Vu." On the big screen, she starred opposite Jennifer Hudson, Jaime Foxx and Eddie Murphy in Dreamgirls. The film was adapted from the hit Broadway musical of the same name. Marriage to Jay-ZIn 2008, Knowles married rapper and music mogul Jay-Z in a small, private ceremony in New York City. Among the guests sighted at the wedding were Knowles' mother, Tina Knowles; father, Matthew; sister, Solange; Destiny's Child members Rowland and Michelle Williams; and friend Gwyneth Paltrow. The newlywed continued to work as hard as ever, promoting her latest effort, I am... Sasha Fierce (2008). Knowles scored two big hits off the album — "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and "If I Were a Boy." She also returned to the big screen that year, starring as R&B legend Etta James in Cadillac Records. The following January, Knowles sang James' trademark song, "At Last," for President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at his inaugural ball. In addition to acting and performing, Knowles ran a clothing line called House of Dereon with her mother. She also launched her own fragrance, Heat, in 2010. Throughout her career, Knowles has served as a spokesperson and model for several other brands, including L'Oreal and Tommy Hilfiger. Knowles found herself under fire after performing a private concert for Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi on New Year's Eve in 2010. She later donated her fee from the event to help victims of the Haitian earthquake. According to some reports, Knowles said that her father had been responsible for arranging the Libyan concert. She decided to drop her father as her manager in March 2011. Later that year, Knowles reached the top of the album charts with her latest solo release, 4. In January 2013, Knowles generated some negative headlines for her performance at President Obama's second inauguration in Washington, D.C. She was criticized for reportedly pre-recording a version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and lip-syncing to her own track during the outdoor ceremony. Despite wide media coverage, in the days following the incident, Knowles did not publicly address the controversy. Not long after, prior to her appearance at Super Bowl XLVII, Knowles performed the song live at a press conference. She explained to reporters that she had used a "backing track" at the inauguration, adding that she would "absolutely be singing live" at the NFL's biggest event of the year, according to The Huffington Post. Indeed, Knowles more than redeemed herself in the public eye at the Super Bowl on February 3, 2013. During the event's halftime show, she took the stage and wowed the crowd, joined by her former Destiny's Child bandmates Rowland and Williams for parts of her performance. Knowles also announced that her next major tour would start in the spring of 2013.  Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z at the 2017 Grammy Awards Photo: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for NARAS Awards, Accolades and Surprise AlbumAt the 2010 Grammy Awards, Knowles walked away with six honors — the most wins in a single night by a female artist. Her record was matched two years later by pop/soul artist Adele. In 2010, she also tied the record for most No. 1 hits on Billboard's Pop Songs chart, which is based on radio airplay. In 2011, she made the Forbes Top 10 list of entertainment's highest-earning women. By 2013, Knowles had won 16 Grammys. Knowles broke records once again on December 13, 2013, with her fifth studio album, self-titled Knowles. The album surprised fans and critics alike, as no promotion for the album had been announced prior to its release. The record, which Knowles called a "visual album," was released exclusively on iTunes, with physical discs available for purchase after December 18. The record-breaking album sold more than 800,000 copies throughout the weekend it was released alone. The collection — which was the fastest-selling album ever distributed by iTunes—also marked Knowles' fifth studio album to debut at No. 1, making her the first woman to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with her first five albums. She released the Platinum Edition of the album in 2014, and the following year won three additional Grammys, including a Best R&B Performance award for "Drunk in Love." Second Super Bowl and 'Lemonade'In February 2016, Knowles returned to the Super Bowl stage, once again earning raves for her performance. This time around she appeared with Bruno Mars and Chris Martin of the band Coldplay, highlighting her new single "Formation" and subsequently announcing a world tour. The tune, its video and accompanying halftime show also garnered a wave of attention for politicized lyrics and imagery touching on everything from Black power to Hurricane Katrina. Just two months later, the hour-long Knowles conceptual film, Lemonade, which presented tracks from the album of the same name released immediately afterward. The cable special showcased the singer reeling from the romantic and sexual betrayal of her partner while acknowledging the strength found in communities of African American women. Tennis star Serena Williams and young actress Quvenzhané Wallis also made appearances in the New Orleans-based project, which was helmed by a variety of directors and featured poetry from Warsan Shire. Lemonade the album was only initially available via Tidal, the online streaming service backed by Knowles' spouse, Jay-Z, and then eventually became available on iTunes and Amazon with its accompanying film. Musical contributors to the project, which quickly garnered acclaim, included Jack White, The Weeknd, James Blake and Kendrick Lamar. Lemonade debuted at No. 1, making Beyoncé the only artist in history to have all of her first six studio albums reach the top of Billboard's album charts. In February 2017, a pregnant Knowles delivered a surprise performance at the Grammys, singing songs from Lemonade amid a swirling spectacle of lights, holograms and backup dancers. Although she lost the coveted Album of the Year Grammy to Adele, she did take home two awards, for Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best Music Video.  Solange and Beyoncé Knowles Photo: Josh Brasted/Getty Images Coachella, OTR II and 'Everything Is Love'In March 2018, reports surfaced that Knowles was working on new music and preparing to hit the road with Jay-Z. Following a false alarm in which a tour announcement appeared and quickly disappeared from her Facebook page, the power couple officially announced that their On the Run II (or OTR II) Tour would kick off in Cardiff, Wales, on June 6. One year after she canceled a planned appearance at Coachella because of her pregnancy, Knowles took the stage for an eagerly anticipated performance at the April 2018 music festival. The first Black woman to headline the event, Knowles wowed attendees and critics alike with her top-shelf singing and choreography, delivering favorites like "Crazy In Love" and a rendition of the civil rights anthem "Lift Every Voice and Sing." She was also joined during the two-hour set by hubby Jay-Z, sister Solange and her old Destiny's Child cohorts, Rowland and Williams. In June, Knowles and Jay-Z embarked on the European leg of their 48-date tour. While they lived up to expectations with their theatrics and swagger, the couple also surprised fans with the release of their joint album, Everything Is Love, following a London show on June 16. Initially available for streaming only on the Jay-Z owned Tidal, the nine-track album was accompanied by a video for the track "Apes**t," which featured the couple and their dancers gallivanting around some of the world's most famous artworks at the Louvre in Paris. 'Homecoming,' 'The Lion King,' 'Black Parade' and 'Black is King'On April 17, 2019, Knowles released a documentary about her Coachella performance, Homecoming, and a surprise companion album which included 40 live tracks. July brought the premiere of The Lion King, which featured Knowles as Nala, the childhood friend turned love interest of the titular character, played by Donald Glover. The singer also curated and produced a companion album for the production, titled The Lion King: The Gift, and released the single "Spirit" around the time of the film's release. In April 2020, Knowles surfaced on a remix of rapper Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage," with proceeds going to coronavirus relief efforts in their shared hometown of Houston. In June 2020, Knowles surprised fans by releasing the song "Black Parade," in honor of Juneteenth. The song was nominated for four 2021 Grammy Awards. In July 2020, Knowles directed, wrote and executive produced the visual album Black is King, which "reimagines the lessons of The Lion King for today's young king and queens in search of their own crowns." ChildrenFollowing years of pregnancy rumors, Knowles and Jay-Z went public with the news of their impending new arrival in 2011, the mom-to-be showing off her growing baby bump at the MTV Video Music Awards that August. Knowles and Jay-Z welcomed a baby daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, on January 7, 2012. The couple spared no expense to maintain their privacy during this special time, renting out a floor of New York's Lenox Hill Hospital. In February 2017, Knowles announced on Instagram that she and Jay-Z were expecting twins. Later, the iconic shot was revealed to be the year's most-liked Instagram post, with 11.1 million fans offering their approval. They welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, in June 2017. Although the couple didn't immediately confirm the twins' birth or their names, People magazine reported that they had filed trademark documents at the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the names Sir and Rumi. In the early morning hours of July 14, Knowles made it official, posting a photo in which she's holding her one-month-old twins.  |
| Here Are the Nominees for the 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards - WWD Posted: 02 Feb 2021 12:13 PM PST As awards season continues to shine a light on the best entertainment of the past year, the nominees for the 52nd annual NAACP Image Awards were announced on Tuesday afternoon. The awards honor people of color working in the entertainment industry, including film, television, music, comedy and literature, and celebrate social justice initiatives. Regina King was a prominent nominee this year, up for Entertainer of the Year and Outstanding Director for her directorial debut "One Night in Miami." The late actor Chadwick Boseman was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor and Outstanding Actor, for his work in "Da 5 Bloods" and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," respectively. In the television categories, "Black-ish" and "Lovecraft Country" led the nominations. Overall, Netflix took the most nominations — 51 in total — for its film and TV releases. In the music realm, nominees closely mirrored the Grammys list, with Beyoncé and H.E.R. each picking up several nominations, while Chika, Doja Cat and D Smoke were among the best new artist nominees. Winners will be announced during the live awards ceremony airing on BET on March 27 at 8 p.m. ET. Read on to see a highlighted list of 2021 NAACP Image Award nominees: SPECIAL AWARD CATEGORIES Entertainer of the Year Social Justice Impact TELEVISION + STREAMING CATEGORIES Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Outstanding Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special) Outstanding Talk Series Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series) Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special) Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series) Outstanding Guest Performance – Comedy or Drama Series Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television) RECORDING CATEGORIES Outstanding New Artist Outstanding Male Artist Outstanding Female Artist Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album Outstanding Album Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album Outstanding Soul/R&B Song Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional) Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)  Halle Bailey in Carolina Herrera's cape minidress. Chloe Bailey in Carolina Herrera's plaited rib tie turtleneck and flare skirt. Brad Torchia/WWD MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES Outstanding Motion Picture Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Outstanding Independent Motion Picture Outstanding International Motion Picture Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture WRITING CATEGORIES Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture DIRECTING CATEGORIES Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture LITERARY CATEGORIES Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry  Arshay Cooper and crewmates in a still from the documentary "A Most Beautiful Thing." Courtesy of 50 Eggs Films More From WWD: Awards Season Heats Up With the National Board of Review Honorees Simone Ledward Boseman Offers Emotional Tribute to Her Husband During Gotham Awards  |
| Wendy Williams' shameful masterpiece - The Brown Daily Herald Posted: 04 Feb 2021 08:25 PM PST  If you haven't heard her on the radio or listened to her talk show, you've probably seen her picture online, crying, fainting or smirking. Wendy Williams, the radio shock jock turned daytime talk show host turned everlasting meme, reports on celebrities while being one herself. The weight those two roles hold, and their conflict with each other, was examined at length in two films about Williams released Jan. 30 on Lifetime. Starting with the biopic Wendy Williams: The Movie then turning to the documentary Wendy Williams: What a Mess, Wendy devotees can bask in four hours of Williams footage if her daily, hour-long talk show doesn't suffice. Quite frankly, both movies are bad. But they were probably never meant to be good. Produced by Lifetime, a channel known for shows like Dance Moms and Married at First Sight, the two deep dives into Williams' life are pure fodder for her dedicated fan base. The accents could have been worse, the set more vacuous, the storyline hastier, and Williams fans would still tune in. Those who watch Wendy, like me, aren't concerned with quality. They just care about the unadulterated details. Williams, who produced both movies, knows this. That's why, after over three decades in the business, Williams decided to partner with Lifetime in 2019, an unrelenting year for her in the public eye. Grappling with a recent divorce from her husband after he impregnated another woman, being publicly treated for alcoholism and reeling from fainting live on television, Wendy was, well, a mess. So bring the cameras in! The documentary begins with Wendy eating caviar off of a hot Dorito, crying. "Kevin f***ed up," she exclaims, referring to her ex-husband. From the opening scene, no time is wasted. From weight issues to liposuction, coke addiction to sexual assault, marriage to divorce, the documentary — much like the biopic — hopscotches between the most scandalous aspects of Williams' life while the subject guides the way. The most interesting thing about the Wendy Williams film extravaganza, though, isn't necessarily Kevin's infidelity or her recent relapse. It's that Williams herself is telling the story. Karl Ove Knausgård, the Norwegian writer famous for his six-volume series recounting his life, "My Struggle," described the experience of writing about one's life as an exercise in shame: shame "regulates everything," and in exposing your own shame, you free yourself. While perhaps indecorous to compare the prized Norwegian author to Williams, they both approach their own lives, their own shame, in the same way (Knausgård albeit a bit more poetically). By sharing everything, from the most embarrassing to the most self-aggrandizing, Williams has the power. She tells her own shameful story. There are plenty of other celebrities who exist behind million-dollar, LA compounds of shame. They present as infallible until a tabloid releases pictures of them leaving rehab or leaks their affair. They protect their shame with such ferocity that when their secrets are inevitably published, they are left clutching their chest, denying the accusations. The story is no longer theirs to tell. Williams, of course, is also one of the people tasked with the vile work of exposing other people's shame. And she is extraordinarily talented at it. Known for her correct predictions about celebrity marriages — she reported on Jay-Z's affair years before Beyonce exposed her own husband in Lemonade — and her deep knowledge of pop culture, she's amassed a following of those interested in entirely frivolous news. Her years of dedication to other people's drama have elevated her to an estimated net worth of $40 million. It has also given her a pretty good sense of how to be famous. By scandalizing her own life, Williams is the Late-Stage Celebrity. She presents her biography as if it were a Page Six story. Talking about the first time she saw pictures of her husband's pregnant mistress, Williams cries, "this is really going down!" In the movie, the actress playing Williams, Ciera Payton, tells the audience halfway through, "Trigger warning! The rest of this story is rough." She congratulates The Daily Mail on doing an "excellent job" of reporting on Kevin's affair. She has no shame as she cries in her new bachelorette pad, overlooking New York. She has no shame as she walks her audience through her liposuction and breast implants. She has no shame in recounting the time she spray-painted Kevin's mistress' house. The relinquishing of shame, though, requires something else. While it is shameless to produce two movies about your own downfall, it also takes an impressive, almost unbelievable, amount of confidence to think people will want to watch it. Like her literary twin, Knausgård, the two have an arrogance that supports, respectively, four hours and six volumes about themselves. Shameless? Sure. Self-obsessed? Certainly. Williams' talk show is called "The Wendy Williams Show," and the two movies might as well be called that, too. Williams has little interest in investigating the historic role she plays as a major Black woman in media. She seems unconcerned about the rise in celebrity gossip or the implications of its sensationalization. Above all, she seems to be concerned with herself. Toward the end of "Wendy Williams: The Movie," Payton smiles at the camera and pronounces, "Now, finally, I'm proud of me." But that doesn't seem to be the accurate conclusion. Williams has always been proud of herself, proud of her job, proud of her body, even perversely proud of the news her divorce created. She prides herself on her shamelessness. In an added clip before the credits roll, the real Wendy appears to ask the audience her signature question in her signature New Jersey drawl. Looking, as she often is, at a mirror, she asks: "How you doin'?" This self-interrogation is a conclusion more befitting to the four-hour event. Wendy may be proud of herself for shamelessly reveling in the drama of other people's lives and her own. Whether or not her audience shares the same pride is less certain.  |
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