Tika Sumpter most known for her role in The Haves & The Have Nots is going to be featured as the most powerful black woman in the free world-Michelle Obama. The film chronicles the beginning of a friendship turned love story over the course of time that began with one hesitant date. The audience will have an opportunity to be inspired by a glimpse of the very private marriage held between the Obama's.
In addition to starring in this highly anticipated film, Mic reports Tika also worked as a producer for the project written and directed by Richard Tanne. You can see her alongside Parker Sawyers as President Barack Obama inSouth Side With You, debuting at the Sundance film festivalon January 21st.
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Coffee and Cream is “a web series aiming to connect women by sharing our very normal daily thoughts and experiences” developed by actress Karin Nicole and her team. “[The series] was developed to encourage and normalize conversation between women (as well as men) on these “minor” but important topics focused on being a woman,” Karin wrote in a press release. “The main goal is to increase the understanding, respect and appreciation for women as a whole.”
"I want the work to reflect my level of gifts and talent. I don't want it to reflect my color or my sex or my age. That's what I want," says Viola Davis in a Roundtable Interview from the Hollywood Reporter. In the full Roundtable, she and other actresses including Taraji P. Henson discuss their iconic roles and their craft.
DRTY DIANA is a new dark comedy webseries featuring Cassi Maddox as the show's complex and complicated lead. The series was produced by Yonas Michael, previously behind "#PrettyPeopleProblems" and Issa Rae's "Michelle Obama Diaries".
Today marks what would have been the 66th birthday of Phyllis Hyman, the singer-songwriter and actress known for her many hit singles and roles in School Daze and on Broadway.
The 2015 Critics' Choice Awards proved to be an exciting night for actors and actresses in film and television. We were even more excited to see Taraji P. Henson, Lorraine Toussaint, and HBO's "Bessie" awarded for outstanding performances.
Last week, Mo'Nique told The Hollywood Reporter that despite her 2010 Academy Award win for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Precious, it has been incredibly difficult for her to find consistent work within Tinseltown.
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The wonderful Andrea Lewis is back with the second season of her web series, Black Actress. The series was written and created by the insanely talented Lewis, who you may remember played Hazel on the popular Degrassi: The Next Generation. The web series is produced by Lewis with Tatiana Ali, Issa Rae, and others.
