News about Ava DuVernay

Israeli public figures had slammed A-list stars for wearing red hand pins in support of a Gaza ceasefire, as they claim the photograph on the pin recalls gruesome 2000 Ramallah lynching of two Israeli men who mistakenly killed on film. A crowd of Palestinian rioters stabbed and beat the soldiers to death before yanking out their organs and posing for a picture of bloodied hands in front of a cheering crowd. During the Second Intifada, the photo became a symbol of brutality.

On Saturday, Lily Gladstone glowed at the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards nominees brunch in Santa Monica. For the event held at the Hotel Casa del Mar, the Killers Of The Flower Moon actress, who was named Best Actress of 2023 by the New York Film Critics Circle, showcased her unique sartorial sensibility by wearing a white blouse and long denim skirt ensemble. As they held their raven tresses pinned back in a loose bun, the chic ensemble wore huge fabric flowers adorning their shoulder and hip.

Jesinta Franklin has admitted that her time at the Venice Film Festival was 'awkward.' The A-list festival, which took place in September, has attracted some of the world's best actors. And the model admits she was proud of herself for attending the prestigious event, even though it wasn't all that exciting for her.

Former Central Park Five prosecutor Linda Fairstein, who claims that the scenes in 'When They See Us' depict her by name and depict her in a'false and defamatory light,' a federal judge has ordered Netflix to face defamation claims. Judge P. Kevin Castel confirmed that the libel case will continue on Tuesday, pointing to strong evidence that Netflix, director Ava DuVernay, and writer-producer Attica Locke behaved maliciously in their writing of the novel. Fairstein was portrayed by Felicity Huffman in 'When They See Us,' a four-episode series about the 1989 Central Park Five case that was released on Netflix in 2019.

Michelle Rodriguez, a fast X action celebrity, took the plunge in a glamorous gold-sequin gown at the amfAR Gala Venezia 2023 benefit, which was held at La Misericordia in Venice, Italy, on Sunday. On the glittery dress selected by stylist Sarah Nearis, the Texan-born 45-year-old seemed to have a tough time finding out how to drape the nude chiffon overlay properly.

Jesinta Franklin has come a long way since she was crowned queen of England. On Thursday evening, the model appeared on the red carpet of the Venice International Film Festival as she posed like a movie star. The 32-year-old wowed in a black strapless velvet Armani gown with satin detailing at the bust.

On Monday, Ava DuVernay dazzled on the red carpet of the 50th International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton. In a dramatic plum sequin gown that was cinched in at the waist, the When They See Us director, 50, was the epitome of glitz and glamour. The awards are given to outstanding television programs that were first created and broadcast outside of the United States.

In new photographs promoting a first glance Creed III on Monday, Michael B Jordan displayed his toned-up body. As he flexed his toned torso and arms, the actor, 35, lived up to his character's name, Adonis. With a 'Cheed' belt on the waistband, the actor sat on a stool in his corner wearing black boxing shorts.

For the DVF awards ceremony, Mrs Clinton, 74, sported a vibrant orange patterned coat and smoky eye makeup, teaming the ensemble with simple black trousers and heels (left). The former First Lady of the United Kingdom received a front row seat to the awards, which honor extraordinary women. At last night's bash, she was also reunited with her fashion designer friend Diane von Furstenberg and long time aide Huma Abedin (right) — where Mrs Clinton delivered a speech in which she praised a US director and filmmaker. In a talk in Venice that earned her a standing ovation from the watching crowd, she described Ava DuVernay, who also works for social justice, as a "path breaker, change maker, and historical film maker." Mrs Clinton wrote, "Her visionary studies into Black histories and experiences are more relevant today than ever." DuVernay, who received the Inspiration DVF award, had 'opened doors' not only for her but also for many others, she said.

Since Oprah Winfrey supported the Sydney-based small business on social media, an Australian lifestyle accessories brand known for its chic water bottles saw sales climb by a whopping 1,200 percent. "I love this so much.' In a video she posted, Oprah said, "I was looking for the right water bottle."

Oprah Winfrey demonstrated that she knows how to throw a one-of-a-kind birthday party. Ava DuVernay, the actress' best friend, was recently honoured as she turned 50 on August 24. 68, the renowned talk show host, wowed her near pal with a bouquet of fresh-picked flowers and whisked her away for a three-day celebration in Maui. The two pals have been friends for over ten years, and they have collaborated on a number of projects together over the decade, including Disney's A Wrinkle In Time.

As he stepped out for dinner in Los Angeles on Thursday, the night before his birthday, Chris Pine was turning heads. In a light weight blue pinstripe jacket, the actor, who died on Friday, looked rather dapper.

Issa Rae has arranged a fundraiser for a 23-year-old pregnant woman who was killed with five others, including her 11-month-old son and father of her child, in a fiery 90mph car crash last week in Los Angeles. Born Jo-Issa Rae Diop, a 37-year-old Los Angeles resident, raised $2,500 to help pay for the young mother's funeral expenses. At the time of publication, the charitable crowdfunding campaign had already surpassed its target of $160K, although Issa was not the only celebrity to support filmmaker Ava DuVernay and Big Bang Theory actor Kunal Nayyar contributed $1K-a-piece. Nicole Lorraine Linton, a 37-year-old traveller, was driving at minimum 90 mph last Thursday when she sped through a red light and struck approaching traffic at the busy intersection of La Brea and Slauson Avenues.