Awards

Watch: Cicely Tyson’s Tony Awards acceptance speech

Cicely Tyson gives an emotional accept speech after winning her first Tony Award for ‘The Trip to Bountiful.’ “I’m the sole surviving member of my immediate family. I’ve asked over and over again why. I now know why. It’s been 30 years since I stood on stage,” says Tyson. “I really didn’t think it would happen again in my... Read More »

Tony Awards 2013 Winners: Cicely Tyson, Billy Porter, Patina Miller and Courtney B. Vance Make History

It was a historic night for black actors at the 67th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, who took home half of the top acting honors, including best lead actor in a musical, best lead actress in a play, and best lead actress in a musical. Legendary actress Cicely Tyson won her first Tony award for Best Performance by an... Read More »

Tony Awards 2013 nominees: Courtney B. Vance, Cicely Tyson, Billy Porter, Condola Rashad and more receive nods

The nominations for American Theatre Wing’s 67th annual Tony Awards were announced early Tuesday morning. Performers from productions such as ‘Kinky Boots,’ “Motown The Musical,” Pippin,” “Lucky Guy,” “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” and “The Trip to Bountiful” were nominated in various categories. Only Broadway shows that opened since April 26, 2012, are eligible. The Broadway League... Read More »

Oscars 2013: Red Carpet Arrivals

The best and brightest of Black Hollywood hit up the red carpet at the 85th Annual Academy Awards. Tonight, the Oscars, hosted by “Family Guy” writer Seth MacFarlane, was broadcast live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Chris Tucker, Zoe Saldana and Naomie Harris were some of the talented black actors who... Read More »

NAACP Image Awards 2013: Red Carpet and Backstage Videos

‘Deception’ stars Meagan Good and Laz Alonso hit the red carpet. ‘Young & Restless’ stars Redaric Williams & Lamon Archey are interviewed at the 44th annual NAACP Image Awards Pre-Show Gala. Kerry Washington talks to press backstage after a night of huge wins. Tatyana Ali, Jamie Fox, Garcelle Beauvais, Laz Alonso, Alfre Woodard, and Columbus Short speak from the... Read More »

NAACP Image Awards 2013: Red Carpet Arrival Photos

The biggest event of the year for black actors went down at the Shrine auditorium last night. Black Hollywood hit up the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards red carpet wearing their very best evening attire. Our favorites looks of the night included Emayatzy Corinealdi in a stunning plum shoulder less gown, Lance Gross in a dapper Tom Ford white... Read More »