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Netflix has carved out a niche for itself as the go-to destination for rom-coms and teen movies. To All the Boys Ive Loved Beforeis the intersection of these two categories, a teen rom-com thats resonated with viewers in a big way. The movie, and its two sequels— To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You and To All the Boys: Always and Forever—are based on the YA book series by Jenny Han and have built a diehard fanbase. Its no wonder then, that Netflix is looking to the YA world again, now ...

Sofia Alvarez will adapt and direct “ Along for the Ride,” based on the YA novel of the same name from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen. The cast includes Emma Pasarow (Auden), Belmont Cameli (Eli), Kate Bosworth (Heidi), and Laura Kariuki (Maggie), as well as Andie MacDowell (Victoria) and Dermot Mulroney (Robert). Dessen’s books have been translated into 35 languages, with more than 10M copies in print worldwide. Along for the Ride is also the winner of the Goodreads Choi...

Image Credit: Flyer OZY Media today announced that OZY Fest, its one-of-a-kind festival of great entertainment, interactive experiences and big conversations, will return on May 15-16 as a virtual event, after the 2020 festival was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Headliners include musicians Chance the Rapper, Sevyn Streeter, Big Freedia, Marc Rebillet and Kat Cunning; comedians Tig Notaro, Maz Jobrani and Aida Rodriguez; chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Tom Colicchio and Ming Tsai; thought ...

The Changing Faces of Success Sun, Apr 18 Mon, Apr 12 Sun, Apr 11 Sun, Apr 4 Sun, Mar 28 PREVIOUSNEXT When you think of success, what does it look like? Perhaps more importantly, who does it look like? Presumptions, even those based on history, can impact our visions of future success. A successful U.S. president, for example, has only ever been male. This week on The Carlos Watson Show, we’re featuring people who are changing the face of success to boldly step out and lead the way. Check ou...

Thuso Mbedu on how apartheid and losing her parents helped her find Cora in Underground Railroad 08 April 2021 - 12:00 Thuso Mbedu opened up about how she found her voice as Cora in the upcoming film Underground Railroad. Image: Atilgan Ozdil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images As Mzansi and the rest of the world waits in anticipation to see SA-born actress Thuso Mbedu in action as Cora in the US film Underground Railroad, she has given fans insight into what helped her chann...

(Wonder, a service dog located in Bend, has been nominated for 2021’s American Hero Dog | Photo courtesy of the American Humane Society) Every dog has its day, and more than 400 of the nation’s most wonderful dogs are hoping that day will come for them this fall during the 11th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards.  Now it’s up to America to help decide which of these dogs will take home the top prize — being named 2021’s American Hero Dog, the highest honor a dog can receive —...

NAACP Inducts Eddie Murphy To Image Awards Hall Of Fame Additionally announced, Image Award Outstanding Female Artist nominee Jazmine Sullivan will perform.by TV News Desk Today, the NAACP REVEALED that legendary entertainer, film icon and two-time Image Award recipient Eddie Murphy will be inducted into the acclaimed NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Hall of Fame during this years ceremony. Additionally announced, Image Award Outstanding Female Artist nominee Jazmine Sullivan will perform--along with Gram...

Anyone who has seen ABCs Black-ish knows and loves the way current day sociopolitical issues are expressed through a mix of family life norms and comedic style (think awkward family sitcom with a twinge of social justice). As you might expect, costume designer Michelle Cole keeps the fashion as current as the issues. You really cant go wrong with Tracee Ellis Ross playing Rainbow Johnson as one of the main leads being such a large fashion icon herself - did you see her in Rainbow Johnsons sty...

black-ish: Bow and Junior’s “Creepy Close” Relationship Exposed In Public On the Marcus Scribner) take his girlfriend Olivia ( Felice Heather Monteith), to brunch to celebrate Junior’s birthday. At the restaurant, while the kids step away from the table, Bow describes her relationship with Junior as “magical” but Maxine doesn’t see it that way. Maxine tells Bow it’s “creepy close.” Junior proves it in the sneak peek video below. Ross’s hair care line When Junior tries to...

Publicist Taroue Brooks reshaping the image of Black men with new documentary Taroue W. Brooks (Photo credit: Blair Devereaux) “ I am very cognizant and aware of how we are viewed in society. I want ppl to open their minds to hearing what we have to say as Black men changing the programmed mindset of who we are,” says Taroue Brooks who understands all too well how important image is. A publicist by trade, his focus is to build brands for his clients. Representation matters now more ...