'Black Panther' Love! Danai Gurira Sends Birthday Wishes to Lupita Nyong'o: 'My Partner in Crime'

Danai Gurirais makingLupita Nyong’ofeel special on her birthday. Gurira, 41, posted a sweet shot of the two on her Instagram to celebrate Nyong’o’s 36th birthday on Friday. The actresses have gotten close in recent years after starring together in the box office juggernautBlack Panther. “Happy Birthday to my Partner In Crime, the stupendous @LupitaNyongo! You are a woman of integrity, beauty and heart. It is a joy and an honor to call you my sister,” Gurirawrote next to the picture....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · James Murray

'Black Panther' Makes History with SAG Awards Win — Is an Oscar Next?

Black Pantheris proving to be one of the films to beat this awards season. Black Pantherbeat outA Star Is Born, BlacKKKlansman, Bohemian RhapsodyandCrazy Rich Asians. Chadwick Bosemanaccepted the honor on behalf of his cast, thanking director and “genius” Ryan Coogler. “We all know what it’s like to be told there’s not a screen for you to be featured on, there’s not a stage for you to be featured on,” Boseman said....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Billy Baker

'Black Panther' Meets 'Crazy Rich Asians' !: Inside the 2019 SAG Awards Afterparty

All the major winners and attendees from the ceremony celebrated after the main event, with theBlack PantherandCrazy Rich Asiansensembles stealing the spotlight. The two casts later mingled at the afterparty where they danced and celebrated the success of their blockbuster movies. Rachel Murray/Getty Danai Gurira, Chadwick Boseman, Angela Bassett, Andy Serkis, and Lupita Nyong’o.John Shearer/Getty The cast ofCrazy Rich Asians.Christopher Polk/Shutterstock The embrace shared between Malek and Boynton was one of the many times the couple showed off some PDA on Sunday night, despitewalking the red carpet separately....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Nancy Wright

'Black Panther' Star Winston Duke Says He Was Surprised to Learn He's 'Plus-Sized' After Modeling Debut

Winston Duke.Photo: LIVEKellyandRyan/YouTubeWinston Dukeis making quite an impression on the fashion world.In fact, theBlack Pantheractorjust recently discovered that he’s the “new face” of plus-size modeling.While visiting theLive with Kelly and Ryantalk show on Wednesday,Duke talked about modelinginRihanna’s notoriousSavage X Fenty runway show— and how that led to this new revelation.When hostKelly Ripaasked the actor if he’d received any more modeling offers after Fenty, Duke shared his experience.“No, but I’ve now been crowned the face of the plus-sized modeling movement,” he said with a chuckle....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1302 words · Kimberly Simmons

'Black Panther', 'The Simpsons' and a Live-Action 'Lady and the Tramp': Everything Coming to Disney+

Disneyfans, prepare yourselves for an onslaught of exciting new (and nostalgic) content. The entertainment company finally unveiled its first look at its highly-anticipated streaming service, Disney+, on Thursday during an investor day event at its headquarters in Burbank, California. Disney+is aiming to take on Netflix with its massive content library which includesStar Warsand all Marvel films (Black Panther, anyone?). Within the first year of launch, which begins on Nov. 12, audiences can have access to Disney’s entire Pixar film collection, as well as Marvel’s most recent superhero releaseCaptain Marveland many more of the studios popular films....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Sophia Martin

'Black Panther's' Danai Gurira on Staying Fit at 40 and Finding Her 'Physical Power'

Like most people, working out isn’tDanai Gurira’sfavorite thing to do — but she loves how her body feels afterwards.TheWalking Deadstar, whoalso turned heads inBlack PantherandAvengers: Infinity Warthis spring, appreciates how exercise tones her body and shapes her mind.“If I haven’t worked out, if I haven’t exercised and connected with my body in some way, it chips away at my feeling of well-being,” Gurira, 40,toldWomen’s Healthfor their July/August issue.The actress works out four times a week with trainer AJ Fisher, focusing on circuit training and Pilates-style exercises....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Lorraine Stewart

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Begins Filming 10 Months After Chadwick Boseman's Death

Black Panther(2018).Photo: Matt Kennedy/Marvel Studios Production onBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreveris officially underway. Marvel Studios PresidentKevin Feigeconfirmed toVarietyon Tuesday that the sequel to 2018’sBlack Pantherhad started filming at Atlanta’s Pinewood Studios that same day. “But everyone is also very excited to bring the world of Wakanda back to the public and back to the fans,” Feige said Tuesday night during aBlack WidowGlobal Fan Event in Los Angeles, according toVariety. “We’re going to do it in a way that would make Chad proud,” he added....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Angela Garrison

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter Makes History at 2023 Oscars

Ruth E. Carter.Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Ruth E. Carterjust made history at theOscars 2023. The 62-year-old took home her second Academy Award for Best Costume Design at this year’s ceremony for her work onBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, making her the only Black woman to have two Oscars to her name. “She endures, she loves, she overcomes. She is every woman in this film. She is my mother,” Carter continued before revealing that her mom, who was 101 years old, had died recently....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Christopher Harmon

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Is Now Available to Stream on Disney+

Photo: Marvel/Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock The MCU’s Phase 4 came to a close withBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever. Released on Nov. 11, 2022,theBlack Panthersequelfollows the Wakandans as they cope with the death of their beloved leader King T’Challa, aka Black Panther. Not only isthe film an emotional tributeto the late Chadwick Boseman,who died in August 2020at age 43 after a private, four-year battle with colon cancer, but it also marks the beginning of a new era for Marvel as it introduces some key players for the rest of theMultiverse Saga, including Dominique Thorne’s Ironheart....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Bradley Ortiz

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Shuts Down Production Due to Injury Letitia Wright Endured on Set

Letitia Wright.Photo: Dave Benett/Getty Images Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverhas shut down production two months after starLetitia Wrightsuffered an injury on set, PEOPLE confirms. The sequel to 2018’sBlack Pantheris temporarily shutting down due to the severity of Wright’s injury with plans to resume in early 2022. Wright, 28, plays Shuri, the sister ofChadwick Boseman’s King T’Challa. Wright was injured in late Augustwhile filming scenes for the movie in Boston. The actress was hospitalized after an incident involving a stunt rig....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Joshua Brown

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' to Resume Filming with Letitia Wright Following Her On-Set Injury (Report)

Film Frame/©Marvel Studios 2018.Photo: Film Frame/©Marvel Studios 2018 Lights! Camera! Wakanda! The production of Marvel’sBlack Panthersequelis ready to continue. Per the outlet, production of the highly-anticipated sequel was initially supposed to have restarted earlier in the month, but was delayed when several cast and crew members tested positive for COVID-19. (Among them included starLupita Nyong’o.) Shooting for the film is now scheduled to continue this week. Sources toldTHRthat there are “about four weeks” of filming left on theRyan Coogler-directed project....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Anthony Patterson

'Black Swan' 's Vincent Cassel, 51, Weds Model Tina Kunakey, 21, in an Intimate French Ceremony

French actorVincent Casselis officially off the market! TheBlack Swanstar, 51, tied the knot with French model Tina Kunakey, 21, on Friday during an intimate ceremony at the city hall in Bidart, France, nearly 500 miles from Paris. The bride wore a custom Vera Wang strapless white gown with a plunging neckline and a princess skirt, while the groom wore a cream suit, pink dress shirt and dark sunglasses. IROZ GAIZKA/AFP/Getty...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Monica Moreno

'Black Widow' and 'Cruella' Will Debut Simultaneously in Theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access

Black Widow; Cruella.Photo: Jay Maidment/Marvel; Disney Disney has released its latest game plan for its upcoming films. BothScarlett Johansson’sBlack WidowandEmma Stone’sCruellawill be released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 9 and May 28, respectively. Black Widow, which was previously slated for May 7, has been pushed back two months and will be available to Disney+ subscribers for an additional $30 to rent. Disney previously released the animated filmRaya and the Last DragonandMulanon its Premier Access....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Ethan Carlson