A British actor known for her roles in both British and American films, Thandie Newton has starred in a variety of blockbusters including ‘Mission Impossible 2‘, ‘The Pursuit of Happyness‘ and ‘Crash‘ to name a few. Born in London, England to a mother, Nyasha, of Zimbabwean descent, and an English father, Nick Newton, Thandie…
On Sunday, June 12, 2016, history was made at the prestigious Tony Awards with many Tony Award Winners being people of color to ‘Hamilton’ getting a whopping 16 nominations, this award night was nothing short of spectacular. The Tony Awards began in 1947 when the American Theater Wing established an award and recognition program for excellence in…
Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas, or more fondly known as “Gabby”, is an American gymnast. Born in Newport News, Virginia, this gold medalist has made news lately, announcing her brand new app, Gabbymoji. Now living in Columbus, Ohio, Gabby is well known in the sports arena for her amazing gymnast skills, poise, and dedication to…
You remember that “Hot Mug Shot” guy back in 2014, the one that took the internet by storm for his stunning looks, piercing eyes, and chiseled jawline? Well this felon, convicted of gun possession, has served his time and is now back in society. Jeremy Meeks was released from prison on March 8, 2016, now…
Born in London to Nigerian parents, Chiwetel Ejiofor grew up in London’s Forest Gate where he began his acting career at the age of 14. After a deadly car wreck involving himself and his father, Chiwetel, the only survivor, turned to acting as a way to focus his energy and life. Attending London Academy…
The 2016 Miss USA was history in the making this year as the top three finalists were all women of color, setting a new and inspiring trend towards inclusiveness and diversity in the highly competitive world of beauty pageants. The first Miss USA crown taken by a black woman was Carole Gist in 1990, followed…
The Voice has hit the big time not only in America, but across the globe with syndicates searching for top talent in countries such as the UK, China, and South Africa. This hot spot for aspiring artists continues to deliver season after season. So how does South Africa fair in this “fairy tale” of a…
Imagine a sold out concert for your favorite artist, excited, you spend the day preparing for a wonderful night, go out and buy a new outfit, spend your time getting ready in anticipation of the excitement, only to find out there is in fact, NO CONCERT. That’s what happened to Kanye West fans when…
Born in Los Angeles, this Kenyan singer, songwriter, entertainer, dancer and actress is taking the industry by storm. Recently signed to mega label Chocolate City, Kimani has both the looks and skills to make the big time. Combined with her recent collaboration with artists such as MI on her debut song ‘M’toto’, to her…
The Nigerian cinema world is known for its beauty, creativity, and history, celebrating over 20 years of entertainment. Along with two decades of inspiration, story telling, and drama, Nollywood offers other cultural impacts on the Nigerian population including the standards of beauty. As the third largest film industry in the world, Nollywood has a…
