Claudine is a 1974 American romantic comedy-drama film, directed by John Berry. Claudine was written by Lester Pine and Tina Pine, produced by Third World Cinema, and distributed by 20th Century Fox, starring James Earl Jones, Diahann Carroll, and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs. The film was released on April 22, 1974, grossing about $6 million, a modest hit for the times. It was praised for showing a new dimension in black cinema during the height of blaxploitation. Synopsis: A single mother of six on welfare and a garbage collector fall in love in 1970s Harlem. Plot: Claudine is a single mother on welfare in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families. In one carefully tended white community, she meets Roop, a charismatic but irresponsible garbage collector. Romance quickly ensues, but Claudine doubts that their relationship is good for her six children, and Rupert, despite his good nature, is reluctant to take on fatherhood. Storyline: Diahann Carroll is radiant in an unforgettable, Oscar-nominated performance as Claudine, a strong-willed single mother, raising six kids in Harlem, whose budding relationship with a gregarious garbage collector (an equally fantastic James Earl Jones) is stressed by the difficulty of getting by in an oppressive system. As directed by the formerly blacklisted leftist filmmaker John Berry, this romantic comedy with a social conscience deftly balances warm humor with a serious look at the myriad issues—from cycles of poverty to the indignities of the welfare system—that shape its characters’ realities. The result is an empathetic chronicle of both Black working-class struggle and Black joy, a bittersweet, bighearted celebration of family and community set to a sunny soul soundtrack composed by Curtis Mayfield and performed by Gladys Knight & the Pips. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Just an Old Sweet Song is a 1976 TV film by MTM Enterprises and Company Four, based on the novel of the same name that also came out in the same year. Melvin Van Pebbles, author of the novel, wrote the script and composed the music. Originally telecast September 14, 1976, as a CBS "General Electric Theater" special, Just an Old Sweet Song was the first of three pilots for Down Home, a proposed TV series created by filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles. Robert Hooks and Cicely Tyson star as Nate and Priscilla Simmons, the patriarch and matriarch of a middle-class Detroit family. Upon learning that their grandmother (Beah Richards) is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla pack up their kids and head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings. Robert Hooks' real-life sons (Kevin and Eric Hooks) appear as his screen sons, Junior and Highpockets. Just an Old Sweet Song was followed by two 60-minute sequels in 1978: Kinfolks (in which Madge Sinclair replaced Cicely Tyson as Priscilla Simmons) and Down Home. Alas, none of the three films yielded a weekly series. Plot: A family from Detroit takes a two-week vacation in the south which makes multiple changes in their life they didn't think were possible. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Robert Hooks, Cicely Tyson, Kevin Hooks

Ry, a college student with a chronic illness, escapes to Mallorca for the summer with her mother, where she unexpectedly falls for a local and begins to embrace living in the moment. But as her condition worsens and long-hidden family secrets come to light, everything she has found before summer's end is threatened.

Starring Maia Reficco, Fernando Lindez, Eva Longoria

Bright Road is a 1953 low-budget film adapted from the Christopher Award-winning short story "See How They Run" by Mary Elizabeth Vroman. Directed by Gerald Mayer and featuring a nearly all-black cast, the film stars Dorothy Dandridge as an idealistic first-year elementary school teacher trying to communicate with a problem student. The film is also notable as the first appearance by Harry Belafonte, who costars as the principal of the school. Bright Road was groundbreaking for its positive and realistic depiction of Black professionals in a time when such portrayals were rare in Hollywood. Dandridge had been attracted to the lack of racial conflict in the story. She wrote that she was "profoundly fond of ... a theme which showed that beneath any color skin, people were simply people. I had a feeling that themes like this might do more real good than the more hard-hitting protest pictures. I wanted any black girl in the audience to look at me performing in this film and be able to say to herself, 'Why, this schoolteacher could be me.'" Alongside schoolteacher Jane Richards (Dorothy Dandridge) is Principal Williams (Harry Belafonte), who provides support as Jane seeks to inspire and uplift her students. The film is a touching portrayal of perseverance, the power of education, and the impact of dedicated Black educators on young lives. Synopsis: A young teacher helps a troubled student who's fascinated by a caterpillar's metamorphosis. After losing his sister and facing challenges, he proves himself by handling a bee crisis at school. Plot: A drama starring Dorothy Dandridge as a dedicated teacher in a rural African American community. The film explores her struggles and triumphs as she aims to inspire her young students, confronting societal challenges along the way. Review: "Bright Road" is a film that Hollywood decided to present with an almost all black cast, something that was not done often prior to the fifties and the arrival of such stars as Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, and the man that would make it all possible for other performers of color: Sidney Poitier! The story is simple, and yet, it speaks volumes of what a good teacher can do to inspire the young people in her charge. Jane Richards is such a person. She sees the good bottled inside C.T. Young, the rebellious poor boy that, deep inside, is a wonderful youngster who has had no luck with other teachers in the school, who have made him repeat two years and haven't really seen the potential in him. Dorothy Dandridge makes a sweet, yet firm Jane Richards. She was a star that could do anything, as proved by her other films, most notably in "Carmen Jones". She was a beautiful presence in this film, who with her positive attitude changes and inspires her students. Tall and handsome Harry Belafonte is seen as the Principal in his screen debut. Dandridge and Belafonte are an attractive duo when they are onscreen together. Philip Hepburn played C.T. Young with conviction for such a small child. Bright Road showcases an inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and transformation. Through powerful performances and a compelling narrative, the film explores the challenges of education, love, and growth. CT's journey, symbolized by a caterpillar’s metamorphosis, reminds us of the importance of second chances and personal change. Don't miss this rare and beautiful moment in Black cinema history, a film whose message resonates as much today as it did in 1953. "Bright Road" is a charming film thanks to Ms. Dandridge and the direction of Mr. Mayer. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Dorothy Dandridge, Philip Hepburn, Harry Belafonte

Hollow Image is a 1979 made for TV drama film that focuses on Harriet Gittens (Saundra Sharp), a black businesswoman who works in the fashion industry as a buyer. Harriet's pursuit of success has taken her far from her Harlem background and past connections there--including ex-boyfriend Danny. Harriet suddenly finds herself torn between her current life "uptown" (glamorous career, fancy NY apartment, lawyer boyfriend) and the life she left behind. A refreshing departure from 70's Blaxploitation fare, Hollow Image is still relevant today. The cast is uniformly excellent, with standout performances from Hattie Winston (Harriet's sassy cousin Ivy), Anna Maria Horsford (Danny's girlfriend who does NOT want Harriet back in the picture), and Morgan Freeman (Sweet Talk who was once a ladies' man, now a junkie.) Plot: A black woman who has left her Harlem roots behind to find success on a white corporate ladder must come to terms with the survivor's guilt she feels when she returns home for a visit. Storyline: A Black New York career girl who has made it big in the fashion world is torn between her new life "downtown" and her roots in Harlem with an old boyfriend still living there. This ABC Theater movie was made at the tail end of the 70's and you can feel the consumerist 80's creeping in; bougie depictions of Black success are contrasted with a portrait of Harlem as a scary place ruined with drugs and crime. The drama is compelling and studded with luminaries like Anna Maria Horsford, Morgan Freeman, Dick Anthony Williams and Hattie Winston. But while the class politics and nuances of the situations shown feel remarkably rare and candid, the film is very careful to avoid laying any blame at the feet of capitalism, racist policing, the drug war, government policies, white supremacy, wealth inequality or anything that might cause white viewers discomfort. It never quite rises above the specifically American myths we are fed when the rare escapees of poverty are waved in everyone's face as proof that anyone can be so fortunate. It also suffers from some colorism in the casting. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Robert Hooks, S. Pearl Sharp, Dick Anthony Williams

An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.

Starring Ari Millen, Charlie Zeltzer, Shiloh O’Reilly

The Old Settler is a 2001 television drama film that is an adaptation of John Henry Redwood's play of the same name. Real life sisters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen share their on-and-off stage charm in this production of The Old Settler, a powerful mix of comedy and drama set in Harlem during the 1940s. The Old Settler is directed by Debbie Allen. Quilly (Debbie Allen) has separated from her husband and has moved in with her unwed sister Elizabeth (Phylicia Rashad), an "old settler" (forties slang for a middle-aged woman with no marriage prospects). Quilly is dismayed that her sister has rented a room in their apartment to a handsome young man named Husband Witherspoon (Bumper Robinson) who has traveled from South Carolina in search of his sweetheart Lou Bessie (Crystal Fox). Unable to fit into Lou's fast-paced lifestyle, he courts Elizabeth, who is much older, causing tension between the two sisters. Quilly is both jealous and certain the relationship can never work. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Phylicia Rashād, Debbie Allen, Bumper Robinson

Child's play just got a whole lot darker - A new family's dream child turns their suburban utopia into a desperate game of wits. Original Title: Mikey (1992) | AKA: Wait Until Your Daddy Gets Home After mysterious incidents surround his previous caretakers, young Mikey is taken in by Neil and Rachel, who believe they have finally found their ideal son. However, as the boy develops an intense obsession with his teenage neighbor Jessie and raises red flags for his teacher Shawn, a chilling string of highly calculated "accidents" begins to unfold. ⭐️ STARRING Brian Bonsall - Mikey Josie Bissett - Jessie Ashley Laurence - Shawn John Diehl - Neil Mimi Craven - Rachel Whit Hertford - Ben Lyman Ward - Mr. Jenkins 🎬 CREW Directed by Dennis Dimster Written by Jonathan Glassner Musical score by Tim Truman Cinematography by Tom Jewett Release date: March 10, 1992 Budget: Undisclosed (Independent) Filming location: Arizona, USA 🎯 WHY WATCH? 🔍 Psychological Tension - 🧒 The Ultimate Bad Seed - 🕵️ Mystery That Keeps You Guessing Often compared to iconic sinister-kid cinema, this notorious 90s hidden gem delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense as a quiet neighborhood slowly realizes the innocent tyke next door is orchestrating absolute chaos. It’s a masterclass in slow-burn tension where the sweetest face hides the darkest intentions! 🔔

The official music video for David Guetta - Hey Mama ft Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack. 🔔

Katy Perry's new album "Smile" out August 28 - Get “Bon Appétit” off Katy’s new album ‘Witness’: Katy Perry Complete Collection on Spotify: Katy Perry Essentials on Apple Music: Watch your favorite Katy videos on YouTube: Directed by Dent De Cuir & Produced by Danny Lockwood, Kim Dellara, and Nathan Scherrer Follow Katy Perry: Website: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Lyrics: ‘Cause I’m all that you want, boy All that you can have, boy Got me spread like a buffet Bon appétit, baby Appetite for seduction Fresh out the oven Melt in your mouth kind of lovin’ Bon appétit, baby Looks like you’ve been starving You’ve got those hungry eyes You could use some sugar ‘Cause your levels ain’t right I’m a five-star Michelin A Kobe flown in You want what I’m cooking, boy Let me take you Under candle light We can wine and dine A table for two And it’s okay If you take your time Eat with your hands, fine I’m on the menu ‘Cause I’m all that you want, boy All that you can have, boy Got me spread like a buffet Bon appétit, baby Appetite for seduction Fresh out the oven Melt in your mouth kind of lovin’ Bon appétit, baby So you want some more Well, I’m open 24 Wanna keep you satisfied Customer’s always right Hope you’ve got some room For the world’s best cherry pie Gonna hit that sweet tooth, boy Let me take you Under candle light We can wine and dine A table for two And it’s okay If you take your time Eat with your hands, fine I’m on the menu ‘Cause I’m all that you want, boy All that you can have, boy Got me spread like a buffet Bon appétit, baby Appetite for seduction Fresh out the oven Melt in your mouth kind of lovin’ Bon appétit, baby (Quavo) Sweet potato pie It’ll change your mind Got you running to back for seconds Every single night (Takeoff) I’m the one they say can change your life No waterfall, she drippin’ wet, you like my ice? (blast) She say she want a Migo night Now I ask her, “What’s the price?” (hold on) If she do right told her get whatever you like (Offset) I grab her legs and now divide, aight Make her do a donut when she ride, aight Looking at the eyes of a dime, make you blind In her spine, and my diamonds change the climate (Quavo) Sweet tooth, no tooth fairy Whipped cream, no dairy She got her hot light on screaming, “I’m ready” No horses, no carriage ‘Cause I’m all that you want, boy All that you can have, boy Got me spread like a buffet Bon appétit, baby Appetite for seduction Fresh out the oven Melt in your mouth kind of lovin’ Bon appétit, baby Music video by Katy Perry performing Bon Appétit. (C) 2017 Capitol Records

Music video by The Verve performing Bitter Sweet Symphony. © 1997 Virgin Records Limited

Little Mix – Black Magic (Official Music Video) To celebrate listen to our brand new album ‘Between Us’ here: Follow On Spotify - Listen On Apple Music - Listen On Amazon Music - Listen On YouTube Music - WATCH WOMAN LIKE ME MUSIC VIDEO ► WATCH SHOUT OUT TO MY EX MUSIC VIDEO ► WATCH TOUCH MUSIC VIDEO ► WATCH SECRET LOVE SONG MUSIC VIDEO ► WATCH POWER MUSIC VIDEO ► Follow Little Mix: YouTube - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - TikTok - Lyrics All the girls on the block knocking at my door! Wanna know what it is make the boys want more! Is your lover playing on your side? Said he loves you, But he ain't got time. Here's the answer. Come and get it At a knocked down price. Hey! Full of honey, Just to make him sweet. Crystal balling, Just to help him see What he's been missing. So come and get it, While you've still got time. Hey! Get your boy on his knees And repeat after me, say Take a sip of my secret potion, I'll make you fall in love. For a spell that can't be broken, One drop should be enough. Boy, you belong to me, I got the recipe And it's called black magic (and it's called black magic) Take a sip of my secret potion, One taste and you'll be mine. It's a spell that can't be broken It'll keep you up all night Boy, you belong to me, I got the recipe And it's called black magic (and it's called black magic) If you're lookin' for Mr. Right, Need that magic To change him over night. Here's the answer. Come and get it, While you've still got time. Hey! Get your boy on his knees And repeat after me, say Take a sip of my secret potion, I'll make you fall in love. For a spell that can't be broken, One drop should be enough. Boy, you belong to me, I got the recipe And it's called black magic (and it's called black magic) Take a sip of my secret potion, One taste and you'll be mine. It's a spell that can't be broken It'll keep you up all night Boy, you belong to me, I got the recipe And it's called black magic (and it's called black magic) All the girls on the block knockin' at my door! (I got the recipe) Wanna know what it is make the boys want more! (now you belong to me) (now you belong to me) Take a sip from my secret potion, I'll make you fall in love. For a spell that can't be broken, One drop should be enough. Boy, you belong to me (hey!) I got the recipe. And it's called (black magic), and it's called, and it's called black magic! Take a sip of my secret potion, One taste and you'll be mine. It's a spell that can't be broken It'll keep you up all night Boy, you belong to me (belong to me) I got the recipe And it's called black magic (and it's called black magic) Falling in love (hey!) Falling in love (hey!) Falling in love (hey!) Falling in love (hey!) Falling in love (hey!) Falling in love (hey!) Falling in love (hey!) Falling in love (hey!) Magic!