After the nominees for the 2016 Academy Awards were announced last week, many were shocked and saddened to see that almost no diversity was to be found in the nominations, and huge films like Straight Outta Compton, Concussion and more were completely left out. Following calls for a boycott of the Oscars from the likes of Jada Pinkett-Smith, Spike Lee and more, The President of the Motion Picture Academy (above) has issued a positive (and hopefully true) response. “I would like to acknowledge the wonderful work of this year’s nominees,” Cheryl Boone Isaacs began. “While we celebrate their extraordinary achievements, I am both heartbroken and frustrated about the lack of inclusion…” Hit the gallery for the full statement. Do you think this will bring on the change that needs to happen?
(Photo) Spike Lee To Boycott The Oscars In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“#OscarsSoWhite… Again,” is the phrase Spike Lee used to open up his critical attack on the Academy. In a strategically planned Instagram rant, Lee revealed he will be joining other actors like Jada Pinkett Smith and boycotting this year’s Oscars. The awards have been under fire since early last week, when the nominations were revealed and proved that once again black actors and films have been overlooked. Read more below.
(Photo) Take Look A On The Set Of Tupac Biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’
The long awaited Tupac biopic ‘All Eyez on Me’ has finally been set in motion. The film is currently in production down in Atlanta after landing director Benny Boom and locking in a star studded cast, including Kat Graham, Jamal Wooldard, and Demetrius Shipp Jr. Check out photos from the set in the gallery!
(Photos) Rihanna Rocks Out At The 2nd Annual ‘Diamond Ball’ W/ Kevin Hart, Zendaya, & More
Wrapped up in a flawless Dior gown, Rihanna took the night at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California for her second annual Diamond Ball. In attendance to the Clara Lionel Foundation charity was Zendaya, Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, Kylie Jenner, and the event’s host, Kevin Hart. “I’m personally donating $50,000 out of the Kevin Hart back pocket,” said Hart. Drop down bottom for more.
Mother Of Slain Chicago Boy Accused Of Spending GoFundMe Money On A Brand New Car
Just a week ago, 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee was lured into a dark alley in the South Side of Chicago and murdered due to his father’s gang affiliation. To help pay for his funeral expenses, a GoFundMe account was created by a family friend to assist his family during this hard time. Thus far, $17K has been raised. However his mother, Karla Lee, is catching some serious heat for using the money raised for things non-funeral related.
(Video) Supporters Offer $54K And Safe Haven For Information On Tyshawn Lee’s Murder
We recently learned about the murder of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee, who was killed near his grandma’s house in Chicago. Jada Pinkett took to social media to express her sympathy for the young boy. Cops are pretty much at a standstill in this investigation and are now offering a reward to anyone who has any information.
