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Basically: A confectionary celebration of middle school—layered with enough puberty, generational trauma, repression, sisterhood, and boy bands to bring out the beast in any girl. Domee Shi, the writer and director of the unforgettable Pixar short Bao, is back again and it’s on. Shi has a way of imbuing metaphor and allusion into explorations of family dynamics, that are especially relatable for people of Chinese descent but also for the children of immigrants of every culture. She absolutely excels at bridging the need to connect to your heritage while still fitting into the place you live, and she achieves this… Read more »
Today we talk about the 22nd Black Reel Awards, concerts and movie premieres being canceled in Russia, and the life of Ralph Ahn. The 22nd Black Reel Awards idobi is proud to have been the presenting sponsor for last night’s 22nd Black Reel Awards. The celebration of Black filmmakers, actors, and creatives included presenters like Anthony Mackie and Jess Bowen, the new statuette designed by our very own Sherin Nicole, and honorees Halle Berry and Laurence Fishburne. The nominees were all powerhouses and it was a mystery going into the evening who would ultimately walk away with the award. Will… Read more »
Often, when we celebrate Black History Month we think about the Civil Rights leaders and activists of long ago. I remember being in elementary school and feeling like racism was a thing of the past because of the way it was taught. It would be great if we could just talk about social injustices as something that happened long ago but no longer. However, the fact that just this weekend I saw a “White Lives Matter” shirt at an event, means that people still aren’t understanding. All of February, we see quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.… Read more »
Today we talk about BTS taking over Las Vegas, the new Florence + The Machine single, and the Spider-Men making the internet go crazy. BTS Las Vegas Residency BTS is taking over Las Vegas, while they’re in town for their tour, for a brief residency in April. However, this isn’t a residency like the ones we’ve seen before. On April 8, 9, 15, and 16 they will be performing live on stage at the Allegiant Stadium in Vegas. But if you aren’t able to snag tickets to that, you can head to the nearby MGM Grand Garden Arena to watch… Read more »
Today we talk about Brittney Johnson making history as Glinda the Good Witch, Coachella and Stagecoach’s decision to not require vaccinations, and the return of Teen Wolf. Brittney Johnson Makes History Brittney Johnson made history on Monday, and took the musical world by storm, by being Wicked‘s first full-time Black Glinda on Broadway. Her debut audience did not let the special moment go by without recognition by giving her a two minute standing ovation when she appeared floating on Glinda’s bubble. Johnson’s Broadway credentials stretch from Les Mis to Sunset Boulevard. This is her second time making history in this… Read more »
Today we talk about the cause of Bob Saget’s passing, Dolly Parton paying for employees’ college tuition, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s release date, and we remember the life of Betty Davis. Bob Saget’s Cause of Death Over a month after Bob Saget passed away, his family has announced his cause of death. The actor and comedian was on tour and in a hotel in Orlando, where it seems he hit his head on something and went to sleep. The injury caused a brain bleed that ultimately led to his death. Immediately after his death, no one suspected foul play. On top of… Read more »
Today we talk about the 2022 Oscar nominations, the Foo Fighters’ upcoming virtual performance, and Zendaya’s response to Euphoria criticism. 2022 Oscar Nominations The time has come, folks! The 2022 Oscar nominations have been revealed. The Power of the Dog has the most nominations, with twelve, and some nominees are making history. Jane Campion is the first woman director to have been nominated twice, and Steven Spielberg has created eleven films to have been nominated for an Oscar. Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Kristen Stewart have all been nominated for the first time. Disney has three animated films nominated: Luca, Encanto,… Read more »
Today we talk about the new Coachella NFTs, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, and Billboard’s new number 1 song. Coachella NFTs Coachella announced a killer lineup a couple of weeks ago but now they are stepping up their game. The music festival has teamed up with cryptocurrency exchange FTX to bring a new experience to festival-going. Their NFTs include digital goods and on site experiences. However, the most interesting items for sale are their lifetime passes. There will only be ten of these passes that will give the buyer different experiences that will change as the years… Read more »
