On the Industry

HOLLYWOOD—Out of all the awards shows this is the one that I think I enjoy the most because its actors giving respect to other actors in their respective fields. I’m referring to the Screen Actors Guild Awards which were held on Sunday, February 26. However, this time around the ceremony was televised on YouTube courtesy of Netflix. I’m sorry...

HOLLYWOOD—I really don’t know how to call the NAACP Image Awards an actual awards show because like only 6 or 7 actual trophies were handed out during the actual ceremony hosted by Queen Latifah. News flash, Latifah is not a great host people. I know funny guy Anthony Anderson hosted the ceremony for the past few years; I wish...

HOLLYWOOD—After Sunday, February 19, there is only 1 major awards ceremony (the Screen Actors Guild Awards) before the penultimate ceremony: The Oscars on Sunday, March 12. On February 19, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts were handed out and there were some changes in the shakeup people. Leading all contenders going into the ceremony was the flick...

HOLLYWOOD—So in recent weeks we have discussed our predictions for Oscar when it comes to Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress. This week we tackle the category for Best Actor which in my opinion is another race where the victor could be any of the five nominees. Those contenders include Austin Butler “Elvis,” Colin Farrell “The...

HOLLYWOOD—We’re about 5 weeks away from what I like to call the end of Awards Season with the Academy Awards or as many of us call it: The Oscars! It is the pinnacle of awards people being it is perhaps the biggest accolade you can receive in the entertainment industry. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to look...

LOS ANGELES—The only question I had going into Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 5, is rather I would be bored for 4 hours or would it be an actual entertaining ceremony people? I was entertained for about 2 hours, then things started to drag near the end. The ceremony kicked off with multiple nominee Bad Bunny with an exceptional...

HOLLYWOOD—So we’ve chatted about the contenders for Best Supporting Actor and who is likely to walk away with Oscar in that category. It is now time for us to focus on Best Supporting Actress. This category similar to Best Supporting Actor seems to have its front-runner who has been racking up prizes all awards season. We’ll talk more about Angela...

UNITED STATES—I already wrote a column earlier in the week about the 2023 Oscar nominations that had plenty of people buzzing. There is so much talk about actors, directors, writers and actresses who have been snubbed. Look, snubs happen year after year and it should not be a shock to people in the entertainment region. I mean, I can...

BEVERLY HILLS—Who received good news? Who was snubbed? What were the surprises? Those are all the conversations being had after the nominees for the 2023 Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday, January 24 by actors Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams. The movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once” led all contenders with a total of 11 nominations including Best Picture. Followed...

HOLLYWOOD—It might be awards season, but being nominated is not always a good thing, especially if you’re nominated for a Razzie Award. The contenders for the 2023 Razzie Awards, the worst in cinema were revealed on Monday, January 23 with the drama “Blonde” starring Ana de Armas leading all contenders with 8 nominations including Worst Picture. Followed behind was...