by Jonathan P-Wright | Feb 17, 2022 | Black Girl Magic, Business News, Latest |
In recent years, black women have been making huge waves in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. One example is Viola Davis, the first black woman to win an Emmy award for Best Actress in a Drama TV series. There are also many more famous black actresses playing lead roles in movies like A Wrinkle in Time and Black Panther and TV shows such as NBC’s This Is Us.
In recent years, Hollywood has seen a significant shift in the types of roles and the faces that we see on-screen. This is partially due to the introduction of black women who are standing up and demanding that their voices be heard. The more diverse representation becomes, the less likely it will be that there are any barriers limiting black women from achieving success in Hollywood.
The rise of black female directors
The success of films like “Black Panther,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” and “Girls Trip” has been great for black female directors who are directing films that are becoming box office successes. This is a huge step forward for Hollywood as movies with men and women of color continue to tell their stories while also catering to the audience.
Why there is a lack of diversity in Hollywood
Hollywood has always been a white-dominated industry, which continues to be the norm. There is a lack of diversity in Hollywood’s executive positions as well. As of today, there are no Latinos or black people in any of Hollywood’s top six executive positions. The lack of diversity in Hollywood is a problem because it prevents talented women and people of color from being represented in the industry. This is problematic because society’s representation of these groups determines how they are treated. If we are never seen on the big screen, we will not be seen at all. Society will only change its views and treatment of people of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, and other minorities is to start seeing them more in movies and TV shows.
The push for equal representation
Black women are finally getting the recognition they deserve in Hollywood. There has been a push for equal representation in film and television, and it’s paying off. The success of shows like “Empire” and “Scandal” prove that there is an audience for this type of content. In 2014, Ava DuVernay became the first African-American woman to direct a live-action film with a budget of over $100 million. The movie was “Selma.” Other black actresses and directors were also nominated for Academy Awards in 2016, including Viola Davis for “Suicide Squad,” Kumail Nanjiani for “The Big Sick,” and Barry Jenkins for “Moonlight.” These successes have helped pave the way for many more black women to make strides in Hollywood.
Black Women’s influence on Hollywood
Black women are a powerful force in Hollywood. According to recent numbers, movies with predominately African American casts made 2.2 billion dollars in the U.S., while movies with predominately white casts only made 1.3 billion dollars. Furthermore, these films also accounted for an estimated 11% of Hollywood’s domestic revenue last year.
Conclusion
Some might argue that the era where a Black person was only afforded one or two roles in Hollywood is over. There are now many diverse roles for Black people in Hollywood, and it seems like there’s more to come. In the past year, Black women have made a massive impact in Hollywood. Jordan Peele became the first black director to win the Academy Award for best original screenplay. Tyler Perry was nominated for an Oscar for his movie, “Boo!” NWA’s “Straight Outta Compton” won their first-ever Oscar for best original song, and in January, Oprah Winfrey will make history as the first self-made woman billionaire.
This article penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
by Samantha J Rice | Dec 20, 2021 | Latest, Music News, Social Justice |
Following a private funeral service for Young Dolph, a public memorial for the beloved rapper is reportedly in the works.
According to HipHopDX, Pastor Earle Fisher, who spoke at Dolph’s private service on Tuesday (November 30), said a public memorial will be held for the late 36-year-old in Memphis during the FedExForum ceremony on December 16.
Having a capacity for almost 19,000 people, fans of young Dolph will pay their last tribute
Dying at the tender age of just 36 years will affect Young Dolph fans, relatives, and family, and leave a gap in the entertainment industry.
Arranging a memorial in a venue with a large capacity is a decent idea, since the burial was a private event involving family members and friends.
Disturbing fat is that police have yet to make any arrests over two weeks since the shooting.
Speaking during the burial of Young Dolph, Pastor Fisher said is that failure by the police to arrest the assailants is concerning.
Adding to his sentiments, the pastor noted that elected leaders and officials should bring the assailants to accountability and justice quickly. Within Shelby County, murders happen about every day, yet people who are in powerful positions that have created policies cannot act.
According to REVOLT, three men fired shots into a mourning crowd outside Makeda’s Cookies the day after Dolph’s death. Shooting incident happened a few days later where police found a car that Dolph’s killers used, and a man was killed.
Processing the two-door white Mercedes Benz also revealed that it had been reportedly linked to an additional shooting in Tennessee. Ongoing effort to capture the suspect has led to police releasing surveillance photos
Adding to the surveillance photos, police have also asked anyone with additional information about the shooting to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
Bizzy Bone shares full apology following Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia’s Verzuz battle
Taking place last night was the Verzuz battle which was between Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia.
Taking to the stage to perform the track Buddah Lovaz,” Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs’caused an altercation between him and Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia.
Resulting from a mocking allegation by Bizzy Bones towards Three 6 Mafia, there was a scuffle on stage between the two groups.
Misunderstanding between the two groups, however, did not ruin the much-awaited Verzuz battle event.
Stopping for about 15 minutes, the show resumed, picked up, and proceeded problem-free.
Issuing an apology on stage, Bizzy apologized to Three 6 Mafia and the crowd for the earlier confrontation.
Taking the stage, he said,” I’m not trying to fuck this shit up. Pardon me. Let’s keep the motherfuckin’ party going.”
Following the day after the event (on December 3), Bizzy took to his Instagram and wrote an apology and complete statement regarding the ugly incident.
Taking to his Instagram page, he wrote, “I feel as a man there is a time to apologize and be the bigger person. Even if you do not feel wrong.”
Acknowledging his mistake, he also insisted that errors happen. In hip-hop, and If he was posed to be per, then he couldn’t have reached that far.
During the statement, he also thanked Verzuz and Triller organizers for everything. Speaking on how he redeemed himself after returning to the stage, he said he came back because a lot of people depended on him
Confirming that everything that happened was not scripted, he was grateful that the event ended perfectly.
Acknowledging the maturity exhibited by Three 6 Mafia’s members in handling the situation, he promised to call Swizz Beatz to smooth things over, despite Verzuz co-founder assuring him that everything was okay.
Commending the Three 6 Mafia members, he wrote ‘“You guys did a heck of a job and embracing me after that I took a class as well.”
This article was penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
by Samantha J Rice | Dec 18, 2021 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
Exciting and entertaining has been a hobby and job for MAD SKILLZ, who doubles as a DJ and producer.
Spanning for two decades and gaining popularity for end-of-year rap ups, the Virginia born MC has kept an entire generation entertained. According to Skillz,’ he began releasing the popular end-of-year “Rap Up” in 2002.’
Remaining the first-ever artist-in-residence at the University of Richmond, Mads killz adds to many other achievements. Taking to Twitter on Saturday (November 3), he announced he was calling it quits.
Taking to his Twitter page, Skillz wrote,” Hope you enjoyed 20 years of raps ups bcuz come this time next year?” Exiting the entertainment industry came as a so his followers and fans.
Living up to fans’ expectations, Skillz used to kill every end year with his rap up which was basically a summary of the year’s events and major happenings.
Starting his rap up events, Skillz rapped over Common’s “Come Close” featuring Mary J. Blige.
Performing during one of Rap up events, Skillz also joked about Christina Aguilera, Slick Rick, Suge Knight, Eminem, Justin Timberlake and the Clipse’s Grindin being the hardest records of the year.
According to Mad skillz there gonna be no 2021 Rap Up from him. Celebrating his achievements, Skillz acknowledged being the most influential, imitated, concept rapper of all time
Following Skillz decision to stop creating the end-of-year “Rap Up” tracks, fans have flooded the comments on his socials (Instagram and Twitter) where they expressed their disappointment and praises. During the start of this year, Uncle Murda started his own version of rap up and named it Drink Champs.
Expressing his displeasure with the Uncle Murda event, Mad Skillz stated that Uncle Murda had not consulted nor credited him.
Making reference to Uncle Murda Drink Champs event, one twitter user wrote “Damn was waiting for that Drink Champs mention and then I know we made it!”
This article was penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
by Samantha J Rice | Nov 22, 2021 | Business News, Latest |
The Evolution of Television Streaming Services
The internet is a global basin of information where people can connect with a diverse set of content. With the growing populations in different areas of the world, these internet providers have been striving to keep up with the rapidly changing pace of technology and what it means for the rest of us. Several TV streaming services continue to rise in popularity among these global audiences, with brands that deliver rich content across all devices in one convenient location. There has also been a massive increase in advertising income for these providers, which continues to
How have streaming services grown during the past decade?
As of 2016, approximately 75% of American homes own streaming services. It’s no wonder that streaming services are growing across the globe. Over the past decade, growth in streaming services has been because of how easy it is to watch network shows and movies with them. These days, television networks can offer their content to these streaming services without losing money on production costs. There are even options for tuning into different languages and subreddits/boards because of this growth in popularity.
What are the advantages of using an online streaming service?
If you would like to watch television while you work, use a website streaming service. These services give you the freedom to watch your favorite TV shows, sporting events, and movies on demand. With these online services, you can also catch up with your live TV by watching it at any time without paying additional fees. Many game consoles allow users to stream services like Netflix to their TVs.
Who are the top five streamed shows in 2018?
“Mr. Robot” may be the top streamed show, but “The Good Doctor” is by far Netflix’s top show of 2018, with 4.6 million viewers each episode after accounting for time spent streaming, DVR views, and other factors.
What devices can I watch streaming services on today?
Services like Netflix and Amazon Prime offer a variety of streaming services, and many more benefits enter the market every day. Services may include video-on-demand, live programming, and sports subscriptions. Today streaming services are everywhere. It’s only natural that consumers are driven by convenience, so they want to know how to stream their favorite content anywhere. For this reason, streaming services need to recognize the wide variety of devices on the market so content viewers may find the solution that works best for them. TV streaming services are evolving in response to customer demands. As more and more people cut the cord, TV providers are signing deals with content creators so they can offer their programming over the internet. This continues an internet trend that began in 2010 when Netflix became one of the first “over-the-top” services.
Conclusion
The Evolution of Television Streaming Services
In conclusion, this study has been a typical example of how technology has been rapidly changing television viewing habits over just the course of a few years. We have seen a drastic transformation from traditional cable packages to on-demand viewing that can be done on any type of device at any time. Over-the-top streaming providers like SVOD services offer you most of the audio and video entertainment with the addition of subscription fees. These services break traditional cable subscriptions by providing various channels, watching at any time, with the most high definition output.
This article was penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
by Samantha J Rice | Nov 20, 2021 | Business News, Latest, Tech News |
With the increased demand for podcasts, indie podcasters have been experiencing a boom in subscribers and listeners! The rise of mobile casting, which allows consumers to listen to a podcast on their smartphones, has dramatically helped the podcaster community.
Introduction to digital podcasting
Digital podcasting may seem fairly new, but it has been around for a while. Podcasts can be heard through their website or at any number of other outlets such as YouTube and the iTunes store. Although digital media is anything but new, the latest technologies have allowed podcasting to grow and change at a fast pace. Research has shown that there is over $6 billion worth of potential revenue in mobile podcasting alone.
Benefits of digital podcasting
Digital podcasting users across the world are routinely producing live & pre-recorded audio content for their audiences without ever leaving home or having to set foot in the studio. The potential reach of the podcast attracts all types of interests from students, parents, entrepreneurs, travelers, etc. Podcasting is open to anybody with microphones equipped with a pocket-sized recording device that enhances creativity to delve into other genres & work at any time & anywhere.
Podcasting is used as a mega-tool for reaching listeners and getting them to join your tribe. Podcasting is one of the fastest-growing and changing media formats. Suppose you’re looking for a way to introduce new content into your audience or serve as an experiential opportunist to gather leads and other types of prospects. In that case, there’s really no better place to be than podcasting.
When compared with last year, the number of podcasts people listen to has increased by almost 45%. You’ll need a knack for writing and or speech, cutting out those witty sayings like “here’s our show,” etc.
How to start a podcast
Many podcasters use mobile devices to create podcasts, but you do need equipment to start a business podcast. You can use your computer, tablet, or phone for this process. However, a microphone is required, which allows you to record an original podcast that other podcasters can then download.
The clarity of the sound will depend on the device you choose. One primary piece of equipment that is typically needed to produce a podcast is a microphone. This piece of equipment can be used with voice or voice-over recordings.
An external audio recorder may be less costly for smaller audio recording spaces because soundproofing and audio readers are not required. Podcasts have skyrocketed in popularity. In 2005, there were fewer than 100 podcasts. In 2018, just ten years later, there were over 70 million. The number of people listening to more than eight hours of content weekly is up from 18% to 38%.
Helpful resources for transitioning from paper publishing to the Internet
With its ease of use and convenience, mobile-friendly podcasting is quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Podcasts are being released on devices, including smart speakers, PCs/Macs/Laptops, cell phones, and smartphones.
However, knowing where to start can be tricky. Helpful resources for transitioning from paper publishing to the Internet such as podcasting tool Audacity (Audacity website) and SoundCloud (SoundCloud website) can be found through a search online or at their Facebook Page, both of which hold valuable information to help you smoothly transition into this new world.
This article was penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
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