American Country singer Chris Stapleton took the audience at the CMA Awards 2024 by surprise when he apologized to his wife on stage. The award ceremony took place at the Bridgestone Arena of Nashville on November 20, 2024. Additionally, the night was also a memorable one for Stapleton, as he bagged numerous awards and also … Read more
Attending the Black Harvest Film Festival feels like a rite of passage—a celebration of Black storytelling that captures the spirit and resilience of our community. But as a Black man, it offers something even more profound: an opportunity to escape, reflect, and find solace in shared experiences. This year’s lineup was no exception, showcasing a … Read more
I’ve never felt prouder to be a Chicagoan than when attending the 30th Black Harvest Film Festival. As Chicago’s premier Black film festival, Black Harvest serves as a homecoming for the voices and stories of Black people from the city and across the diaspora and the world. This year, I felt a profound connection to … Read more
Fans are curious to know the reason behind Morgan Wallen‘s absence from the CMA Awards 2024. The talented singer bagged seven nominations this year, apart from winning the Entertainer of the Year award. However, he wasn’t present to accept the award. Since then, discussions have stirred up on why he didn’t attend the event. So, … Read more
Daihachi Yoshida’s “Teki Cometh” is the first Japanese film in 19 years to win the top prize at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The win reflects a feeling of optimism that pervaded this year’s TIFF, as Japanese theaters bounce back from COVID-era lows and Japanese filmmakers like “Drive My Car”‘s Ryusuke Hamaguchi and “Godzilla Minus … Read more
Jennifer Lopez’s fashion game is as strong as her star presence. The singer and actor dialed up the drama in her recent appearance at the 2024 Governors Awards in Los Angeles. Donning a sparkling gown with a bold sheer panel, she commanded attention on the event’s red carpet. The ensemble quickly became the talking point for … Read more
Looking over the program for the Tokyo International Film Festival, there were a few titles that I recognized. The idea of catching up with films that had eluded me up to that point was tempting: Mati Diop’s intriguing “Dahomey,” perhaps, or a rendezvous with Almodóvar and “The Room Next Door?” In the end, however, I … Read more
The Palm Springs International Festival is a major stop on the awards season highway, a place where some of the most likely Oscar nominees are honored for not just their latest performance, but a career of excellence. PSIF announced today that they are honoring Nicole Kidman this year, ready to impress ticket buyers with her … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has finally announced the next host for the upcoming 2025 Oscars. This marks the first time in two years that Jimmy Kimmel won’t be returning to host the prestigious event, which will take place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Who will be hosting the 2025 … Read more
Ryota Kondo grew up on horror movies. For the Japanese director, that meant the “J-horror” of the ‘90s and ‘00s, a wave of films by filmmakers who specialized in creepy kids, damp atmosphere, techno-paranoia, and an oppressive sense of dread. For his feature debut “Missing Child Videotape” — an expansion of his prize-winning short film … Read more