Yes, Chris Rock went there.
After saying he was told to avoid Jussie Smollett jokes, Rock brushed off the warning and mocked the embattled Empire actor Saturday night at the NAACPImage Awards.
“I have to present an award,” Rock began. “They said no Jussie Smollett jokes. Yeah, I know, I know. What a waste of light…
Jussie Smollett will not take home an Image Award.
The controversial Empire actor, who recently saw hate hoax charges dropped against him in a decision that roiled politicians and the media, lost to fellow nominee Jesse Williams of Grey’s Anatomy in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category in the non-televised…
The NAACP Image Awards is sticking with what works: Anthony Anderson has been set to host the trophy show for a sixth consecutive year.
Winners of the 50th annual Image Awards will be revealed March 30 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The two-hour show, which moves to late March after taking place in January or…
Disney/Marvel’s billion-dollar blockbuster Black Panther led all nominees for the 50th NAACP Image Awards that were unveiled today. Winners celebrating the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of TV, music, literature and film will be unveiled March 30 at the Dolby Theatre in a ceremony that will air live…
UPDATE: Black-ish and Hidden Figures were the big winners at tonight's 48th annual NAACP Image Awards, taking multiple awards including outstanding comedy series and outstanding motion picture, respectively. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was named Entertainer of the Year.
Taraji P. Henson, who was snubbed for an Oscar…
The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards were announced today, with Nate Parker of The Birth of a Nation and Atlanta star Donald Glover receiving three noms apiece (for writing, acting and directing). Beyonce led all nominees with nine including in the marquee Entertainer of the Year category, where her fellow nominees…
The 48th annual NAACP Image Awards have been set for February 11, 2017 in a ceremony to air live as a two-hour telecast on TV One. Host Anthony Anderson is returning again as part of his multi-year deal with the event, which is being held again at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. TV One’s coverage will again include a…
Whichever show wins the NAACP's Image Award for best dramatic TV series in February, a woman will be onstage to accept the trophy. That's because all five of this year’s nominated shows have a female executive producer or showrunner.
It's been a banner year for black-themed dramas and the women who produce them. "It's…
The NAACP this morning announced nominees for its 47th annual Image Awards, which celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in TV, music, literature and film and honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. ABC led all TV networks with 23 noms powered by 11 mentions for…
Paramount’s Selma, Universal’s Get On Up and Lionsgate’s Dear White People are among the Outstanding Motion Picture nominees for the NAACP’s Image Awards, which will be bestowed live on TVOne on February 6. On the TV side, Shonda Rhimes’ ABC trifecta of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder are all…
The NAACP’s 45th annual Image Awards are set for February 22 and will air live on the East Coast On TVOne and tape-delayed in the West from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The Weinstein Company leads the film noms unveiled today with 17 thanks to three films on the Best Picture list (Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, Lee D…
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