Cynthia Erivo and Danny Sapani to host the 2021 Black British Theatre Awards
Cynthia Erivo, Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-Winner and Black Panther, Star Wars and Killing Eve actor Danny Sapani…
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Missed the BAFTA TV Awards? Here are some of the best highlights
A blistering vindication of Diversity’s 2020 Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) performance and Michaela Coel finally winning big were…
Why Amanda Wilkin’s play Shedding A Skin is one to watch this summer
Shedding A Skin is play about a young woman finding her way in the world. A story about healing,…
“Work hard and have belief in yourself” BAFTA top honour for Noel Clarke
Award-winning actor, producer, writer, and director Noel Clarke will receive the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at…
Which of these actors gets your vote in this year’s EE Rising Star Award?
Bukky Bakray, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù are among the nominees for this year’s EE Rising Star Award…
“A new voice of reference” BBTAs team launch Black Theatre and Film Directory
Just two years after creating a theatre awards to recognise the outstanding talent of Black creatives, the team…
Regina King: “I feel like the best actor for the role should play the part”
Actress/director Regina King has been a shining star in Hollywood for decades, and there is no end to…
“Understanding can be a route to love” says Mangrove star Shaun Parkes
Melan Magazine interviews actor Shaun Parkes about his portrayal of Britain’s historic ‘Godfather of Black Radicalism’ Frank Crichlow…
How best to remember his legacy on the annual ‘Chadwick Boseman Day’
A new commemorative holiday, Chadwick Boseman Day has been created to honour and celebrate the actor annually on…
And the nominees are: Black acting talent gets increased recognition at Emmys
A record number of Black actors have been nominated for awards at this year’s 72nd Emmys which recognises…
Who are you voting for in this year’s Black British Theatre Awards?
It’s time to vote for who you think should win a coveted Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs) as…
Jamie Foxx stars in Soul: first Black lead in a Pixar film: view trailer
Have you seen the first full trailer for Disney/Pixar’s Soul? Starring NAACP-winner Jamie Foxx, it’s the first Pixar…
“Sometimes, it’s about changing perceptions in the media” Bulletproof 2
Did you catch the first series of Sky One’s Bulletproof starring Ashley Walters and Noel Clarke? The buddy/cop…