Who would have thunk it.....the stuffy Oscars would not only nominate a dirty south/crunk song for Original Song of the Year, but the song would win. At the 78th Academy Awards in 2006, Three 6 Mafia would perform their nominated song featuring Taraji P. Henson, It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp. It was the second hip-hop song (and the first crunk/Dirty South song) to win … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
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Wednesday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
Happy Hump Day POU! We continue looking at the talented and creative designers behind some of our most beloved films and entertainment venues. Sharen Davis Sharen Davis is a favorite costume designer among directors thanks to her extraordinary attention to detail. Twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, first in Ray and then again for the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
Sunday Afternoon Thread: Best Original Song Winners
Enjoy some of the previous Best Original Song Winners: Irene Cara - Flashdance (What A Feeling) from "Flashdance" … [Read more...] about Sunday Afternoon Thread: Best Original Song Winners