HEART OF HOLLYWOOD MAGAZINE

Beginning on November 24, the Criterion Channel will exclusively premiere Blossoms Shanghai, the long-awaited television series from visionary director Wong Kar Wai (In the Mood for Love). The 30-episode series opened in China to phenomenal success, topping TV ratings for its entire run and becoming the most-streamed television series nationwide. Three new episodes will be released on the Channel every Monday night at 8 p.m. ET through the end of January.

The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation, founded by philanthropist Simone Gordon, proudly presents the 10th Annual Purple Diamond Awards Gala on Saturday, November 8, 2025 Powered by OX_Agency and Xtrends.

From the British Virgin Islands to the heart of Los Angeles’ thriving music scene, Donelle “Phyzic” Smith has engineered a journey that embodies resilience, precision, and passion. A Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum, and Billboard-charting recording and mixing engineer, Phyzic’s story is one of perseverance and purpose.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that Tessa Thompson, for her performance in Amazon MGM Studios’ Hedda, will receive the Spotlight Tribute at the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony, taking place on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. With this tribute, The Gotham will honor Tessa for her magnetic portrayal in Nia DaCosta’s Hedda. Thompson also serves as a producer on the film.

The acclaimed Venus on Broadway International Film Festival (VOBIFF), a Top 100 Reviewed Festival on FilmFreeway and IMDb-recognized awards event, has officially opened submissions for its 7th annual showcase. Independent filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world are invited to submit their work in the categories of Comedy, Drama, and Horror for consideration.

HBO Original Documentary COUNTRY DOCTOR Debuts October 28 The Film Chronicles A Small-Town Doctor Navigating The Shifting Landscape Of America’s Healthcare System

See Me Once More, My Dear Kid   is now available for audiences worldwide! This heartfelt story follows Lily Zhang, a Chinese-American...

The Hollywood Park Film Festival  is entering its final day, and filmmakers, creatives, and storytellers have one last opportunity to...

Award-winning actress, four-time best-selling author, and internationally recognized storyteller Havilah Malone will present her premiere shortfilm, I’m In Love, at the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles (October 23 26, 2025).

On Sunday, October 12, at 2:00 p.m., the Barrymore Film Center will welcome Academy Award–winning actress and director Lee Grant for a very special celebration of her 100th birthday.

HBO has released the official trailer and key art for the original drama series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, from Warner Bros. Television, debuting SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of the eight-episode season will debut weekly leading up to the season finale on Sunday, December 14.

By Jessica Ross On Friday, September 12th, 2025, acclaimed producer Debbie Durkin once again crafted an unforgettable experience with...

Freya Adams is no stranger to risk, resilience, or reinvention. A first-generation Indian American actress, producer, and writer, she has steadily built a career rooted in truth-telling and fearless creativity.

BMI hosted an exclusive brunch at its Los Angeles office to celebrate its Emmy-nominated composers and songwriters, bringing together top talent and industry professionals for a morning of recognition and connection.

The Museum of Nail Art (MoNA) made its official debut on August 14, with a dazzling VIP launch in SoHo at Luc Belaire’s NYC headquarters that cemented nail art and Black culture as both high fashion and heritage.

The Center at West Park (CWP), the nonprofit arts and community hub on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, will present a one-night-only staged reading of All the President’s Men, William Goldman’s Academy Award™-winning screenplay, on Monday, August 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Guild Hall, located at 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937.

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) is proud to announce the first-ever “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony that will be dedicated completely to celebrating New York City’s vibrant theatre and live performance community. Mayor Eric Adams and MOME Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman will host the invite-only ceremony at Gracie Mansion on Monday, September 15, 2025, 5PM — 7PM.

Urban Electro-Pop trio SIMIEN released their debut single “Utterly in Love”, a high-energy anthem under the newly revitalized Konvict Kulture record label founded by music icon Akon.

Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) will air its ninth biennial one-hour, commercial-free special simultaneously on over 30 participating media platforms across the United States on Friday, August 15 at 8 p.m. ET and PT / 7 p.m. CT.

Beleshia McCulley, known in the music industry as Lyrical, has turned personal pain into a powerful purpose. Adopted from The Cradle Society orphanage, she rose to become one of Chicago’s most respected music executives through her company Lyrical Eyes Management. Today, she is an artist, author, motivational speaker, and the founder of Three Twenty Three Music Group.