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Teyana Taylor Clears the Air on X

Teyana Taylor clapped back on X after a viral Oscars clip made her look “extra.” The singer-actress says she only checked a security guard for putting hands on her after the show wrapped, not for losing, and refuses to apologize for defending her boundaries.

Ryan Coogler: First Black Best Director Oscar?

Ryan Coogler may be on the verge of making history, but he has pushed back against being called the best Black director. He simply wants to be recognized as one of the best directors working today. His films have generated over $2.7 billion globally.

Teyana Taylor Receives Oscar Nomination for Best Supporting Actress in ‘One Battle After Another’

Teyana Taylor has officially secured an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'One Battle After Another'. Discover the details behind her historic Academy Award nod.

Ruth Carter Makes Oscar History

Legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter has officially become the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history, securing her fifth nomination for her work on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. This latest nod breaks the tie she previously held with Viola Davis.

History Rewritten in Blood

History wasn't just made this morning; it was rewritten in blood. In a stunning turn of events, Ryan Coogler's southern gothic supernatural thriller, Sinners, has officially broken the all-time record for Academy Award nominations with 16 nods.

Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg Reunite at the Oscars – Black Excellence Wins Big

The 2025 Oscars delivered powerful tributes, historic wins, and groundbreaking fashion moments, proving once again that Black excellence dominates Hollywood’s biggest night.

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