Monae stars in both ‘Hidden Figures’ and ‘Moonlight,’ which will compete for the best picture Oscar prize at the ceremony on Feb. 26. ‘I consider myself not just an actor or a musician or singer, but an artist-storyteller, and my hope is to continue to tell untold, unique, universal stories in unforgettable ways,’ she said. Janelle Monae attends the 8th Annual Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood on Feb. 9, 2017, in Los Angeles.
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Former TV Land President Joins Virtual Reality Firm
Nearly two years to the day after he was pushed out at Viacom-owned TV Land, Larry Jones has lined up his next act. The former TV Land president has been tapped to serve as CEO of virtual reality firm Blackthorn Media, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Virtual reality industry ‘in need of a jump-start,’ Imax CEO says at new VR center
A guest plays a virtual reality game based on Lionsgate’s “John Wick” at Imax VR Experience Centre in Los Angeles A guest plays a virtual reality game based on Lionsgate’s “John Wick” at the Imax VR Experience Centre in Los Angeles A guest plays a virtual reality game based on Lionsgate’s “John Wick” at the Imax VR Experience Centre in Los Angeles Richard Gelfond, chief executive of big-screen company Imax Corp., unveiled his new virtual reality center Tuesday with a bullish plan to turn the nascent VR industry into a mainstream art form, the way that movies and traditional video games are today. It won’t be easy.
An Inuit Actor Contemplates A Big Break Gone Small
When Orto Ignatiussen landed a part in a Hollywood blockbuster in 2011, he thought it might be his big break. At the time, he was the director of a community theater in the small town of Tasiilaq, Greenland, already middle-aged and still hoping he might have a career as a serious actor.
An Inuit Actor Contemplates A Big Break Gone Small
When Orto Ignatiussen landed a part in a Hollywood blockbuster in 2011, he thought it might be his big break. At the time, he was the director of a community theater in the small town of Tasiilaq, Greenland, already middle-aged and still hoping he might have a career as a serious actor.
LA cops fatally shoot man near CNN Hollywood after stabbing rampage
Los Angeles police officers fatally shot a man inside a Hollywood Jack in the Box restaurant near CNN’s Hollywood office after he allegedly stabbed multiple people, Los Angeles Police Department officials said Tuesday. The shooting was reported about 2 p.m. at the corner of Ivar Avenue and Sunset Boulevard, said LAPD Officer Aareon Jefferson.
Herea s your guide to downtown LAa s a Night on Broadwaya
LA Councilman Jose Huizar is bringing A Night of Broadway, a one-day outdoor arts festival to seven blocks along Broadway in downtown LA. The event includes 10 stages, dozens of bands and events at the classic theaters on the street.