PASADENA, Calif. — Angela Bassett won entertainer of the year at Saturday's NAACP Image Awards on a night that also saw her take home an acting trophy for the television series “9-1-1.”
The Bassett-led Marvel superhero sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” won best motion picture at the ceremony, which was broadcast live on BET from Pasadena, California.
Viola Davis won outstanding actress for the action epic “The Woman King,” a project she championed and starred in. Will Smith won for the slavery drama“Emancipation,” his first release since last year's Academy Awards, where he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage before winning his first best actor trophy.
“I never want to not be brave enough as a woman, as a Black woman, as an artist," Davis said, referencing a quote from her character in the film, which she called her magnum opus. “I thank everyone who was involved with ‘The Woman King’ because that was just nothing but high-octane bravery.”
“Abbott Elementary” won for outstanding comedy series. Creator and series star Quinta Brunson invited her costars onstage and praised shows like “black-ish” for paving the way for her series.
The 54 NAACP Image Awards were presented Saturday in Pasadena, California, with Queen Latifah hosting. Serena Williams received the Jackie Robinson Sports award, which recognizes individuals in sports for high achievement in athletics along with their pursuit of social justice, civil rights and community involvement.
The ceremony, which honors entertainers, athletes and writers of color, was hosted by Queen Latifah. Special honorees included Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union and civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Louis Hsieh, the CFO of NIO, which went public on the NYSE Wednesday, said that the Chinese regulations and restrictions on the automotive industry have left no choice but to prioritize electric vehicles.
Ron Charles, book critic for the Washington Post, said that Barnes and Noble confirmed that Bob Woodward's new book, "Fear: Trump in the White House," is the fastest-selling book since Harper Lee's second novel "Go Set a Watchman" in 2015. An unheard-of seventh printing is already in progress.
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Mark Ellwood, contributing editor at Condé Nast Traveler, offered several ways to protect against unforeseen cancellations and delays due to weather.
Les Moonves's wife, host of CBS's "The Talk," did not appear on her show after her husband's resignation amid sexual assault allegations. Jackson McHenry of Vulture said Chen is expected to host her other program, "Big Brother", this week.
Apple caused more than a few waves last year when it rolled out its first $1,000 iPhone. The company will announce the latest set of products on Wednesday, days after it wrote to the government that it would be forced to raise prices because of the latest tariffs levied against China. Quartz's deputy tech editor Mike Murphy breaks down what to expect.
Jay Winuk started the 9/11 Day charity to honor his brother, who died in the terror attacks 17 years ago, and to make the anniversary about service and civic engagement, instead of just solemn remembrance. This year, volunteers are organizing food drives for people in the path of Hurricane Florence.
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