Jermaine Dupri's Bash Brings Out Big Stars

The producer celebrates the 20th anniversary of So So Def with Jay-Z, Mariah, Usher and others.

Reginald Hudlin on 'Django' Oscar Nod

Black Academy Awards Series: The producer reflects on his diverse career and the n-word in the film.

Black Academy Awards Series: Ruth Carter cut her teeth on School Daze and just wrapped an Oprah film.

Black Academy Awards Series: Precious filmmaker gets real on Django, Oscar nods and his fellow director.

Black Academy Awards Series: NAACP ignores blacks behind the scenes, says sound mixer Russell Williams II.

Black Academy Awards Series: Two-time nominee Siedah Garrett on songwriting and her kinship with Jackson.

Black Academy Awards Series: The actor told us he won the coveted prize -- but not the quality roles.

Mary J. Blige and Malik Yoba talk about their new Lifetime film, Betty & Coretta.

With changes in its NCAA conference and student-health issues, the reasons to ditch sports were clear.

Despite a brawl, props were given to the late music exec. Plus, T.I. and others rocked the mic.