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Usher paid tribute to the male role models in his life at the 2024 Black Music Action Coalition (Bmac) Gala, which took place Thursday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

“As a kid, I was given this very odd, awkward name — because I never met another Usher — so it was a bit complicated, but the most unfortunate reality is that I was gifted this name by a man who never showed up, who was never there to help me give meaning, give understanding, give some reference to what this name means, where it came from, and what it could potentially be,” said Usher who received the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award as he teased a few dance moves along to Bobby Brown’s “Don’t Be Cruel,” as it played in the background.

The award was presented to Usher by Brown, one of several figures the singer acknowledged as being...

The 4th annual Black Music Action Coalition (Bmac) Gala was held September 19, 2024 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The awards ceremony hosted by Kenny Burns celebrated passionate artists, executives, and activists who are pivotal changemakers in championing racial equity and social justice within their community, and who are using their platforms and resources to make a positive impact on society.

Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was on the red carpet to speak with Clarence Avant Trailblazer Award recipient LL Cool J, hip-hop legend Flavor Flav, producer and media mogul Mona Scott-Young, media personality Tai Beauchamp and host Kenny Burns. Watch the red carpet interviews above.

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Below are the 2024 Bmac Gala honorees:

Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award

Usher

Clarence Avant Trailblazer Award

LL Cool J

Social Impact Award

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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for The Sympathizer, Fallout and Quiet on Set.

Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver screening

On April 5, Netflix hosted a fan screening in New York to celebrate the upcoming release of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver with filmmakers Zack and Deborah Snyder and stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Michiel Huisman, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Elise Duffy, Stuart Martin and Ray Fisher.

Wesley Coller, Stuart Martin, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Deborah Snyder, Eric Newman, Zack Snyder, Ray Fisher, Fra Fee, Djimon Hounsou, Elise Duffy, Sofia Boutella and Michiel Huisman

The Sympathizer premiere

Robert Downey Jr., Sandra Oh and Hoa Xuande walked the carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of their new HBO series on Tuesday.

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey Sandra Oh, Hoa Xuande...

The Tribeca Festival, presented by Okx, announced its expanded Tribeca X programming lineup for the creative marketing and advertising community ahead of this year’s event.

The annual festival, which takes place from June 5 through 16, has hosted the Tribeca X program since 2016. This year marks the expansion of Tribeca X into a two-day program held at Convene One Liberty Plaza in Lower Manhattan.

Speakers include father-son duo Jon Bon Jovi and Jesse Bongiovi to discuss their Hampton Water wine brand and its charitable causes, “Real Housewives of New York City” alum and Executive Creative Director of FundamentalCo Jenna Lyons in conversation with founder Jonny Bauer, and supermodel Christy Turlington Burns on her non-profit Every Mother Counts.

Additional headline speakers include Chairman and CEO of Pfizer Albert Bourla, CEO of Publicis Media Dave Penski, CEO of Ipg Philippe Krakowsky, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of BET Media Group Kimberly Paige, Chief...

Disney+ announced that new original special “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl,” with an introduction by Lin-Manuel Miranda, will launch Wednesday, Dec. 28, on the streamer. The two-night concert event will take place at the Hollywood Bowl on November 11 and 12. The special comes from Disney Branded Television and will be produced by Fulwell 73 Productions.

The original voice cast of “Encanto” will reunite at the Bowl, including Stephanie Beatriz (as Mirabel), Adassa (as Dolores), Carolina Gaitán (as Pepa), Jessica Darrow (as Luisa), Diane Guerrero (as Isabela), Mauro Castillo (as Félix), Angie Cepeda (as Julieta) and Olga Merediz (as Abuela Alma). The event will also feature special guests, including Colombian stars Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda. The live-to-film concert experience, including an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and special effects, will center on the characters and songs of Disney Animation’s “Encanto.”

“Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” will be directed by Chris Howe and Jamal Sims...