Nikita Pearl Waligwa, ‘Queen of Katwe’ Actor, Dies At Age 15
“Queen of Katwe” actor Nikita Pearl Waligwa has died at age 15 of a brain tumor, The New York Times reported Sunday. Waligwa’s boarding school in Uganda announced her death.…
Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Named Best Film By African-American Film Critics Association
Jordan Peele’s horror film “Us” was named Best Film of 2019 by the African-American Film Critics Association, the organization announced on Tuesday. The film, which starred Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke,…
‘Black-ish’ Cast Totally Nails Halloween With Spot-On ‘Us’ Movie Costumes
The cast of ABC’s “Black-ish” already won Halloween with their eerily spot-on costumes inspired by Jordan Peele’s horror film “Us.” Tracee Ellis Ross shared a photo on Instagram on Friday…
Lupita Nyong’o: ‘Society’s Preference For Lighter Skin Is Alive And Well’
Lupita Nyong’o addressed the long history of colorism in a powerful string of tweets on Monday. The Oscar-winning actress wrote that “society’s preference for lighter skin, is alive and well,”…
See The Pure Joy Of Lupita Nyong’o Hearing Her Name In Beyoncé’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’
Lupita Nyong’o went on Instagram to celebrate Beyoncé’s new song, “Brown Skin Girl,” for its praise of dark-skinned women and for a shoutout fit for a fellow queen. The Oscar…
Lupita Nyong’o Is Tethered To This Genius ‘Us’-Themed Tap Dance Routine
Lupita Nyong’o received critical acclaim for her performance in Jordan Peele’s “Us,” and now the Oscar winner is applauding another performance inspired by the movie. The “Black Panther” star shared…
In Order To Fight Zombies, Lupita Nyong’o Wrote A Letter To Taylor Swift
On Sunday night, Lupita Nyong’o and the cast of “Black Panther” won the Screen Actors Guild Awards’ top prize ― a moment that saw her jumping up and down in…
Lupita Nyong’o Apologizes For Saying Creepy Voice In ‘Us’ Was Inspired By Disability
Lupita Nyong’o has apologized for recent comments in which she said the voice of her villainous character in the movie “Us” was inspired by a disability. In the new horror…
How Lupita Nyong’o And Her ‘Us’ Castmates Developed Their Eerie Doppelgängers
Warning: “Us” spoilers below. When Lupita Nyong’o enters “Us” for the first time, it’s as Adelaide Wilson, a California mom taking a beach vacation with her family. She seems more…
Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Taps Into Our Deepest Fears
Jordan Peele’s work sits on your chest and stays there for a while after you’ve left the theater. This was true of his Academy Award-winning “Get Out,” but maybe even…