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“The Mandela Project,” a five-part documentary series about the legacy of Nelson Mandela, will debut on BET‘s YouTube channel on July 18, the day celebrated globally as Mandela Day. BAFTA winner, chef and musician Big Zuu; international soccer star star Patrice Evra and F2 soccer freestyler and “Britain’s Got Talent” performer Jeremy Lynch; “Blackish” star Marsai Martin; Miss South Africa and Miss Universe (2019), Zozibini Tunzi; and the new “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Jabari Banks, will each explore a different project focused on a subject close to their heart. They will meet the people central to making a meaningful difference to their communities across the U.K., U.S. and South Africa, with the whole story linked to the man who has inspired them – Nelson Mandela. The series will also feature unheard anecdotes and personal stories from Mandela’s grandson, Ndaba.
The series is produced in Africa by Paramount’s international studio,...
“The Mandela Project,” a five-part documentary series about the legacy of Nelson Mandela, will debut on BET‘s YouTube channel on July 18, the day celebrated globally as Mandela Day. BAFTA winner, chef and musician Big Zuu; international soccer star star Patrice Evra and F2 soccer freestyler and “Britain’s Got Talent” performer Jeremy Lynch; “Blackish” star Marsai Martin; Miss South Africa and Miss Universe (2019), Zozibini Tunzi; and the new “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Jabari Banks, will each explore a different project focused on a subject close to their heart. They will meet the people central to making a meaningful difference to their communities across the U.K., U.S. and South Africa, with the whole story linked to the man who has inspired them – Nelson Mandela. The series will also feature unheard anecdotes and personal stories from Mandela’s grandson, Ndaba.
The series is produced in Africa by Paramount’s international studio,...
- 7/11/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Viola Davis is no stranger to transformations. In the past couple years alone, she’s played DC’s Amanda Waller, Ma Rainey and even Michelle Obama. But in the warrior epic “The Woman King,” the trailer for which dropped Wednesday, Davis plays a character unlike any she’s played before.
Davis stars in the film as Nanisca, the general of the real all-female military unit known as the Agojie (also known as Amazons) in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey (present-day Benin) in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The story is inspired by true events and follows Nanisca and Nawi (Thuso Mbedu), an ambitious recruit, as they fight enemies who have enslaved their people and violated their honor. The unit is the inspiration behind the Dora Milaje in “Black Panther,” and its story has never been told on screen before.
Davis told Vanity Fair that she underwent serious training for the physically demanding role.
Davis stars in the film as Nanisca, the general of the real all-female military unit known as the Agojie (also known as Amazons) in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey (present-day Benin) in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The story is inspired by true events and follows Nanisca and Nawi (Thuso Mbedu), an ambitious recruit, as they fight enemies who have enslaved their people and violated their honor. The unit is the inspiration behind the Dora Milaje in “Black Panther,” and its story has never been told on screen before.
Davis told Vanity Fair that she underwent serious training for the physically demanding role.
- 7/6/2022
- by Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
Nearly 100 women from the far reaches of the cosmos descended upon Hollywood (Florida) on Sunday for the 69th Miss Universe pageant.
Mario Lopez, who returned to the intergalactic ceremony for the first time since 2007, and Olivia Culpo, who took home the crown in 2012, served as hosts of the three-hour event, which was broadcast live on Fyi and Telemundo. If you tuned in hoping to see Steve Harvey mustaching his way through another Miss Universe, we’re sorry to report that this was his first time not hosting since 2015.
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Mario Lopez, who returned to the intergalactic ceremony for the first time since 2007, and Olivia Culpo, who took home the crown in 2012, served as hosts of the three-hour event, which was broadcast live on Fyi and Telemundo. If you tuned in hoping to see Steve Harvey mustaching his way through another Miss Universe, we’re sorry to report that this was his first time not hosting since 2015.
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- 5/17/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Stars from film, TV, music, sports and other arenas will take part in Stories from Tomorrow, a social media fundraising initiative aimed at ensuring children around the world have access to food and remote learning tools.
The founders of the effort are Casey Affleck, director and writer S-hekh Shem Hetep and Annika Virdone, who has worked on several films as Ben Affleck’s assistant. They have teamed with WriteGirl, New Earth and writer Elizabeth Baxa to pair original stories written by children with actors, musicians, athletes and other public figures. New stories will be featured on Instagram.
Confirmed participants include Robert Redford, Alfre Woodard, Common, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Jon Hamm, Naomi Judd, Matthew Broderick, Vanessa Kirby, Jason Segel, Kyle Chandler and Danny Glover. Also slated are Elias Harger of Fuller House; Dilshad Vadsaria from Greek; Garbiñe Muguruza, a high-ranking pro tennis player; Katherine Waterston, who appeared in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them...
The founders of the effort are Casey Affleck, director and writer S-hekh Shem Hetep and Annika Virdone, who has worked on several films as Ben Affleck’s assistant. They have teamed with WriteGirl, New Earth and writer Elizabeth Baxa to pair original stories written by children with actors, musicians, athletes and other public figures. New stories will be featured on Instagram.
Confirmed participants include Robert Redford, Alfre Woodard, Common, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Jon Hamm, Naomi Judd, Matthew Broderick, Vanessa Kirby, Jason Segel, Kyle Chandler and Danny Glover. Also slated are Elias Harger of Fuller House; Dilshad Vadsaria from Greek; Garbiñe Muguruza, a high-ranking pro tennis player; Katherine Waterston, who appeared in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them...
- 6/12/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
On Saturday, December 14, Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World 2019 at the 69th annual beauty pageant, in London, United Kingdom. Singh’s triumph occurred days after Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa crowned Miss Universe, marking the first time in history when black women hold the titles of five of the world’s top beauty pageants. Get […]
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- 12/16/2019
- by Sofia Shengelia
- Uinterview
Steve Harvey just can’t catch a break — and neither can Miss Philippines.
The “Miss Universe” host called out the correct winner of the Miss Universe 2019 costume contest Sunday night, but through no fault of his own, the wrong contestant was standing beside him to accept the award.
The result was a confusing situation that brought to mind his famous 2015 flub in which Harvey mistakenly announced that Miss Colombia was that year’s Miss Universe, when the prize was really intended to go Miss Philippines.
Well, there must be something about the Philippines, because the country’s representative was dragged into the drama again this year when Harvey rightfully announced that Gazini Ganados of the Philippines was the winner of the costume contest — but she was nowhere to be found on stage.
Instead, Miss Malaysia, Shweta Sekhon, was in position next to Harvey. “It’s not Philippines, it’s Malaysia,...
The “Miss Universe” host called out the correct winner of the Miss Universe 2019 costume contest Sunday night, but through no fault of his own, the wrong contestant was standing beside him to accept the award.
The result was a confusing situation that brought to mind his famous 2015 flub in which Harvey mistakenly announced that Miss Colombia was that year’s Miss Universe, when the prize was really intended to go Miss Philippines.
Well, there must be something about the Philippines, because the country’s representative was dragged into the drama again this year when Harvey rightfully announced that Gazini Ganados of the Philippines was the winner of the costume contest — but she was nowhere to be found on stage.
Instead, Miss Malaysia, Shweta Sekhon, was in position next to Harvey. “It’s not Philippines, it’s Malaysia,...
- 12/9/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Historic moments sure are a beautiful thing. During Sunday night's 2019 Miss Universe, host Steve Harvey revealed that Zozibini Tunzi, who represented the country of South Africa, won the coveted crown and sash. "Tonight a door was opened and I could not be more grateful to have been the one to have walked through it," she shared on Instagram after the pageant was held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. "May every little girl who witnessed this moment forever believe in the power of her dreams and may they see their faces reflected in mine." She added, "I proudly state my name Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Universe 2019!" The historic moment comes shortly after three black women...
- 12/9/2019
- E! Online
Ninety women from across the far corners of the known universe assembled on Sunday for the crowning of a new intergalactic queen. All hail.
Held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Ga., the 68th annual Miss Universe competition was once again hosted by mustache icon Steve Harvey, with Olivia Culpo (Paradise City) and Vanessa Lachey (BH90210) serving as backstage correspondents throughout the night.
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Held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Ga., the 68th annual Miss Universe competition was once again hosted by mustache icon Steve Harvey, with Olivia Culpo (Paradise City) and Vanessa Lachey (BH90210) serving as backstage correspondents throughout the night.
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- 12/9/2019
- TVLine.com
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