Forget About Diversity, The Golden Globes Are Basic
It’s become an inevitable game, of sorts, every awards season for the last several years (particularly in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite in 2015), for us to tally up so-called diversity…
‘Aladdin’ Star Mena Massoud Says He Can’t Land An Audition In Spite Of Film’s Success
Mena Massoud beat out more than 2,000 other actors for the titular role in Disney’s live-action remake of “Aladdin,” but he says the success of that film hasn’t led to…
What Hollywood Still Needs To Learn About The Success Of Diverse Films
History tends to repeat itself. Yet despite so many examples, we’re still surprised by the strong performance of films that reach minority audiences. And “Hustlers,” starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance…
New Report Wants To Make Sure Hollywood Walks The Walk On Diversity
Over the weekend, “Hustlers” debuted at the box office, making over $33 million, exceeding industry expectations of about $25 million. Starring Constance Wu and featuring a career-defining performance from Jennifer…
Why Jussie Smollett Said ‘F**k No!’ To His ‘Empire’ Character Having A White Boyfriend
As Jamal Lyon on Fox’s “Empire,” Jussie Smollett portrays one of primetime television’s most prominent gay characters of color. The cultural significance of the role isn’t lost on the actor-singer,…
Nicole Bilderback, The Asian Friend Of ’90s Teen Comedies, Is Ready To Kick Your Ass
Twenty years ago, Nicole Bilderback was nearly as ubiquitous in teen movies and TV shows as Freddie Prinze Jr. She was in “Clueless,” “Bring It On” and “Can’t Hardly Wait.”…