Black stars shine playing against type
SLIDESHOW - Whether or not he has successfully branched out from his Madea persona is up for debate, but he is far from the first black actor to make the leap out of their comfort zone...
Mo'Nique owes $370k in rent, landlord calls her pothead
MADAME NOIRE - A new set of documents has been filed in the case, including a string of nasty emails sent between the parties...
Is there a black female Oscar curse?
OPINION - As counter-intuitive at sounds, not winning an Oscar is probably the best shot at longevity as a black woman has in Hollywood...
Apollo anniversary: The best breakout stars
SLIDESHOW - On this date in 1934, the Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem district opened as a showcase for black artists...
Should black women get behind open relationships?
OPINION - Let's just say that none of that ever happened and there was never any panic among black women about the possibility of finding a lifelong partner. Would you ever seriously consider having an open relationship?...
Could Mo'Nique fall victim to the black Oscar curse?
OPINION - In Hollywood, substantial movie roles just don't come in black even when Oscar is standing by your side...
Slideshow: Women in Mrs. Murdoch's mold
SLIDESHOW - Some are called 'ride or die' chicks, others are just known for their fearsome temper or tough appearance...
Award-winning black music directors talk TV music
VIDEO - They rock the music for primetime and late night TV hits, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Lopez Tonight, Mo'nique and Dancing With the Stars...
The new 'black feminist'
Call it the great-grandchild of feminism and womanism, Black Woman's Empowerment (BWE for short) is a natural outgrowth of ideals brought forth by bell hooks "Aren't I a Woman"...
Judge: Lee Daniels' $1M bail offer is 'Precious,' but brother-in-law Butler to stay behind bars
Defense lawyer Jason Russo had to school the judge on the Oscar-nominated filmmaker, whose movie snagged an Academy Award this year for one of the stars, Mo'Nique...
