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Finalists for the 42nd annual Humanitas Prize were announced today. The honor recognizes film and television writers whose work inspires compassion, hope, and understanding.

20th Century Fox has released three new character posters for HIDDEN FIGURES to celebrate the film's wide release this Friday!

The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).

HIDDEN FIGURES screens in select cities and theaters this Christmas, including Houston's Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 & RPX. See the trailer and the photos from the film inside!

40 Acres: The Promise of a Black Pastoral Throughout the twentieth century, the cry for 40 Acres was a verdant symbol for a self-reliant Black nation.

Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric spoke with the stars of HIDDEN FIGURES, which focuses on the work of African-American female NASA mathematicians who helped John Glenn make his historic 1962 orbit around the Earth possible.

Nominations for the 23rd Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS were announced live today from the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood.

Nominations for the 23rd Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS were announced live today from the Pacific Design Center. Sophia Bush (Chicago P.D., One Tree Hill) and Common (Suicide Squad, Selma) joined SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris to reveal this year's announce the nominees.

The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards were announced today. The awards recognize the year's best in film, TV, music and books.

Don Cheadle, Laura Dern and Anna Kendrick announced the nominees for the 74th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AEARDS on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

This morning, Don Cheadle, Laura Dern and Anna Kendrick will announce the nominees for the 74th Annual Golden Globe® Awards on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Investigation Discovery (ID) announced today the greenlight of a new scripted movie, FINAL VISION from Lincoln Square Productions.

'LIVE WITH KELLY' heads into the 2016 holiday season with a full slate of holiday cheer, favorite guests, musical performances and the return of the program's annual Christmas broadcast and “Viewers' Choice” show.

Nationally syndicated morning talk show LIVE WITH KELLY' announces the line-up of guest co-hosts who will join Kelly Ripa during the week of December 5 – 9, 2016.

dick clark productions and ABC announced today another round of multi-talented presenters for the 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS including Mark Cuban, Ansel Elgort, Florida Georgia Line,

The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).

Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the upcoming movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this holiday season to spread cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in the second annual music and variety special TARAJI'S WHITE HOT HOLIDAYS, airing Thursday, Dec. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), on FOX.

dick clark productions announced today that Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman will be honored with the 'Hollywood Actress Award' for her role in 'Jackie'

dick clark productions announced today that Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman will be honored with the 'Hollywood Actress Award' for her role in 'Jackie' and artist Janelle Monáe will receive the 'Hollywood Spotlight Award' for her breakout role in 'Hidden Figures.'