Sonaiya Kelley is an entertainment reporter at the Los Angeles Times. The Bronx, N.Y., native has previously contributed to Essence, Allure and Keyframe Magazine. An alumna of Stony Brook University’s School of Journalism and the Bronx High School of Science, you can find her on Twitter @sonaiyak and on Instagram @sonaiya_k.
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Here’s how Hollywood’s ongoing strikes have affected some of the most highly anticipated films and TV series. This comprehensive list will be continuously updated.
Sept. 19, 2023
‘Black Godfather’ director Reginald Hudlin on Clarence Avant: ‘His effect is literally immeasurable’
Reginald Hudlin, director of Netflix’s Clarence Avant documentary ‘The Black Godfather,’ on Avant’s legacy, political impact and imprint on Hollywood.
Aug. 16, 2023
‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ and ‘Kraven the Hunter’ have been delayed as Sony reshuffles its film slate amid the writers’ and actors’ strikes.
July 28, 2023
The presence of top film and TV talent at San Diego Comic-Con will be massively reduced amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Here’s what will change — and what won’t.
July 19, 2023
Read SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher’s entire speech Thursday announcing the actors’ strike.
July 13, 2023
Sony Pictures’ ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ challenged Disney’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ at the box office this weekend.
July 9, 2023
The star of Boots Riley’s new Prime Video series discusses astrological signs, shooting with forced perspective and his plans to become the next Clint Eastwood.
June 23, 2023
NPR pop culture critic and podcaster Aisha Harris looks back at what prompted her to look at the world more intently: Disney movies, the Black filmmaking canon and the Spice Girls.
June 20, 2023
Photographers Adrienne Raquel and Elizabeth Waterman interrogate each other about strip clubs, regional variations and the power of Black beauty.
June 20, 2023
As streamers reduce spending on comedy specials, comics are turning to other platforms to share their content. Four stand-ups recount their experiences.
June 15, 2023