Month: June 2017

New ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ Music Video Takes Aim at Immigration

American flags. References to border security. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents dragging away immigrants in the thick of night. A music video released on Wednesday for “Immigrants (We Get The Job Done),” a song off “Hamilton Mixtape,” is replete with stark political imagery and not-so subtle messaging targeting President Trump’s rhetoric on immigration. “Hamilton Mixtape”… Read More New ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ Music Video Takes Aim at Immigration

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watch: drake premieres a new track at the louis vuitton paris menswear show

Drake joined designer Kim Jones for a spot of fashionable island-hopping today, the 6 God premiering a brand new track inspired by the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 18 menswear collection as models walked the runway at the show in Paris. Dubbed “Archipelago,” the collection is inspired by travel and remote islands. “Someone gave me the book Atlas of Remote… Read More watch: drake premieres a new track at the louis vuitton paris menswear show

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Here Are the 5 Projects Competing in the HBO Short Film Competition at ABFF

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced its 2017 lineup short films that will compete in their annual HBO Short Film Competition which awards a grand prize of $10,000 to one filmmaker, and $5,000 to the runners-up, after a panel of HBO executives judge the final entries during the festival. In addition, all finalists will… Read More Here Are the 5 Projects Competing in the HBO Short Film Competition at ABFF

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‘Love Jones’ Cast & Crew Celebrate 20th Anniversary in Conversation Moderated by Barry Jenkins

Two nights ago, June 13th, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted the event “In the Mood for ‘Love Jones’ – The Academy Celebrates the Film’s 20th Anniversary,” which included a special screening of director Theodore Witcher’s first and still only feature film, “Love Jones,” in front of a packed house at the… Read More ‘Love Jones’ Cast & Crew Celebrate 20th Anniversary in Conversation Moderated by Barry Jenkins

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Bravo Greenlights 4-Part Special ‘Xscape: Still Kickin’ It’ (Working Title)

As TV One preps its previously-announced unauthorized biopic on the group, Bravo Media has giving the greenlight to a four-part special “Xscape: Still Kickin’ It” (working title), chronicling the much-anticipated reunion of one of the most successful, chart topping, female R&B groups of all time. Coming this fall, the series will follow Xscape’s former members… Read More Bravo Greenlights 4-Part Special ‘Xscape: Still Kickin’ It’ (Working Title)

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Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — After a night of celebrating the Golden State Warriors latest NBA title, fans snapped up victory shirts and hats Tuesday, while Oakland crews were busy hanging championship banners along the parade route. The parade will take place Thursday morning in downtown Oakland, following the same route as the team’s parade to… Read More Golden State Warriors parade set for Thursday in Oakland

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