Composer of iconic ‘Lion King’ chant sues comedian over ‘Circle of Life’ translation

The Grammy-award winning South African composer of the iconic chant that opens “The Lion King” is suing a comedian, saying he ...
Tom's Guide

Prime Video just added this chaotic Nicolas Cage action-comedy movie — and it's one of the funniest films I've seen in years

Prime Video My favorite Prime Video top 10 movie is a must-watch for ‘John Wick’ fans — and it’s one of the best revenge thrillers ever Prime Video Prime Video’s latest No. 1 movie is a star-studded ...
Yahoo

First African-American woman Episcopalian bishop consecrated in Loudoun County

LEESBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — A Virginia faith leader known for her work in civil rights and community empowerment is celebrating a historic milestone. Bishop Michelle Thomas has become the first ...
The Lufkin Daily News

Bishop of Diocese of Tyler to celebrate Mass at Lufkin commemoration of African American Catholics

The Pitser Garrison Convention Center will witness a historic moment Saturday, as the Most Rev. Gregory Kelly, bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, will celebrate Mass as part of a commemoration of African ...
Oregonian

Cascade Festival of African Films, ‘Dear Portland’ and Sportsmen’s Show: 10 things to do this week

The longest-running festival of African films kicks off this weekend with a screening at the Hollywood Theatre. The week also includes several classical music performances (including one aimed a young ...
Willamette Week

The Longest-Running Festival of African Films Returns to PCC

For the 36th consecutive year, Portland Community College’s Cascade Festival of African Films has arrived to illuminate Black History Month, using cinema to create new conduits for community ...
USA Today

Melania Trump documentary won't be released in this country

Unfortunately for Melania Trump, the first lady's big-screen debut won't be hitting all cinemas. "Based on recent developments, we've taken the decision to not go ahead with a theatrical release in ...
AOL

Melania Trump's Movie Booted From South Africa as Stephen Miller's Wife Blames 'Racism Against White People' in Bizarre Rant

MAGA podcaster Katie Miller has claimed Melania Trump's eponymous documentary was pulled from appearing in South African theaters due to a bias "against white people," RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The Conversation

Banning Rafiki was unlawful: why new court ruling is an important moment for African film

Gibson Ncube receives funding from the National Research Foundation (South Africa). On 23 January 2026, after an eight-year legal campaign by the film producers, the Kenyan Court of Appeals ruled that ...
The New York Times

‘Send Help’ Review: Beach Wear (and Tear)

A mousy employee and her odious boss battle for dominance in this jubilantly wicked thriller. By Jeannette Catsoulis When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Rotterdam Bosses on Mixing Discovery With Escapism, Shining Spotlights on Animated Women’s Cinema, African Films, Underrepresented Voices

Vanja Kaludjercic and Clare Stewart also discuss initiatives for displaced filmmakers, pushing the envelope, and why it's all about "passion and love for cinema in so many different shapes and forms." ...