Zendaya brought her own experiences as a Black woman living under pressure into her ‘Challengers’ performance as tennis pro Tashi Donaldson.
Blavity/Shadow and Act’s managing editor, Trey Mangum, sat down with Zendaya to talk about how she identified with Tashi’s sense of pressure, especially with both her and her character being Black women facing unparalleled scrutiny in the public eye and much more.
Hit the link in bio to watch our full interview with the cast of ‘Challengers’ now! 🎥 #zendaya #challengers #joshoconnor #mikefaist #shadowandact
Linda Martell made such a huge impact in such a short amount of time! #cultureunfiltered #lindamartell #cowboycarter #beyonce
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‘Genres are a funny little concept, aren’t they?’
That voice on Beyoncé’s ‘COWBOY CARTER’? It belongs to the iconic Linda Martell, who was one of the first Black artists to push past racist barriers into country music
⭑ “II MOST WANTED” ft. Miley Cyrus becomes officially the third single of the album. Parkwood sent it to radio, so let's listen our local radio stations! 📻
⭑ “ALWAYS BEEN COUNTRY“ website continues its way and added several more pictures in black & white. the first ones reminds me of Renaissance! the old pictures & the quote are like a tribute to the black country cowboys pioneers. 🖤
Brian Tyree Henry joins the previously cast Kelvin Harrison Jr., Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Halle Bailey in the untitled coming-of-age musical film. Directed by Michel Gondry and produced by Pharrell Williams, this movie draws inspiration from Williams' upbringing in 1970s Virginia Beach, specifically focusing on his experiences in the Atlantis Apartments. Click link in bio for full details.