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IOL News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Michael B. Jordan to receive the prestigious American Cinematheque Award
Michael B Jordan will receive a prestigious award in November for his extraordinary contributions to the cinematic arts. The announcement was made recently by the American Cinematheque, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to celebrating and advancing the art of cinema. The "Sinners" and "Creed III" star, will receive the prestigious American Cinematheque Award in November. Award-winning actor Michael B. Jordan is set to add another feather to his cap. The awards ceremony will take place on November 20 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Each year, the American Cinematheque Award is presented to artists who demonstrate extraordinary contributions to the cinematic arts. Previous honorees of award include luminaries such as Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, Robin Williams, Mel Gibson and Steven Spielberg among others. Rick Nicita, chair of the American Cinematheque board, expressed admiration for Jordan's significant impact on the film industry. "The career of Michael B. Jordan has been an unparalleled showcase for the combination of superb talent and purposeful vision that has made him a major power in today's movie business," he said. He continued: "He has become a prolific producer with multiple projects across our business, and his philanthropic activities are many and wide-ranging. Most recently, his outstanding performances (yes, two performances) in the worldwide smash 'Sinners' have cemented his place in the upper tier of movie stars, now and in the future." Jordan first made waves with his captivating performance in "Fruitvale Station," after which he solidified his movie star status with iconic roles in "Black Panther" and the "Creed" series. Notably, he marked his directorial debut with "Creed III", which opened as the highest-grossing sports film debut in history.
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
Michael B. Jordan to receive 2025 American Cinematheque Award
Michael B. Jordan is the next recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. American Cinematheque, a nonprofit cultural organization, announced in a press release Wednesday that the " Sinners" actor would receive the award later this year during a ceremony in Beverly Hills, California. According to the organization's website, the award is presented each year to "an extraordinary artist currently making a significant contribution to the art of Moving Picture." In a statement shared in Wednesday's press release, American Cinematheque Board Chair Rick Nicita said Jordan is being celebrated for his "superb talent and purposeful vision that has made him a major power in today's movie business." "He entered the ranks of movie stars with FRUITVALE STATION and rapidly followed it up with iconic roles in BLACK PANTHER and three CREED movies, including his directorial debut in CREED III, with more directorial efforts to come," Nicita said. "He has become a prolific producer with multiple projects across our business and his philanthropic activities are many and wide-ranging," Nicita continued. "Most recently, his outstanding performances (yes, two performances) in the worldwide smash SINNERS have cemented his place in the upper tier of movie stars, now and in the future." Previous American Cinematheque Award recipients include Eddie Murphy, Steven Spielberg, Robin Williams, Martin Scorsese, Denzel Washington, Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicole Kidman and more. The awards ceremony will take place at the Beverly Hilton on Nov. 20.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael B. Jordan to Receive American Cinematheque Award
Michael B. Jordan is set to become the 39th recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. The 'Sinners' star and 'Creed III' director will be feted with a tribute ceremony on Nov. 20 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. 'The career of Michael B. Jordan has been an unparalleled showcase for the combination of superb talent and purposeful vision that has made him a major power in today's movie business,' said American Cinematheque board chair Rick Nicita in a statement announcing the news. More from Variety Here's How to Preorder 'Sinners' on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Online Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Is the First Oscar Movie of 2025 Karina Longworth on Late Style, Unfashionable Auteurs and Season 20 of Her Film History Podcast 'You Must Remember This' 'He entered the ranks of movie stars with 'Fruitvale Station' and rapidly followed it up with iconic roles in 'Black Panther' and three 'Creed' movies, including his directorial debut in 'Creed III,' with more directorial efforts to come,' Nicita continued. 'He has become a prolific producer with multiple projects across our business and his philanthropic activities are many and wide-ranging. Most recently, his outstanding performances (yes, two performances) in the worldwide smash 'Sinners' have cemented his place in the upper tier of movie stars, now and in the future.' 'Sinners,' the R-rated vampire movie from Jordan's regular collaborator Ryan Coogler, has earned a mighty $240 million at the domestic box office and counting. Up next, Jordan will direct, produce (via his Outlier Society banner) and star in 'The Thomas Crown Affair' for Amazon MGM Studios. The forthcoming film is Jordan's sophomore directorial effort, following 'Creed III,' which launches as the highest-grossing sports film opening ever. The American Cinematheque award is one among a slew of recent honors for Jordan, who, in 2023, was named a Time 100 honoree, earned an Academy Museum Vanguard award and got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. While reflecting on those career milestones in an interview with Variety, Jordan said, 'I'm not ignorant of the blessings and opportunities that I'm given. At the same time, I still feel like I have something to prove. I still feel like I want to make people proud. I want to make myself proud — so I'm constantly trying to raise the bar.' Previous American Cinematheque honorees include Denzel Washington (who directed Jordan in 2021's 'A Journal for Jordan'), Eddie Murphy, Bette Midler, Robin Williams, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese, Sean Connery, Michael Douglas, Rob Reiner, Mel Gibson, John Travolta, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jodie Foster, Bruce Willis, Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman, Steve Martin, Al Pacino, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Samuel L. Jackson, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Ben Stiller, Jerry Bruckheimer, Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Ridley Scott, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Charlize Theron, Spike Lee, Scarlett Johannsson, Ryan Reynolds and Helen Mirren. Last year's American Cinematheque award was presented to Jessica Chastain. Earlier this week, Tom Cruise, who received the award in 1997, praised Jordan as the future of the movie business. 'I'm a huge fan of his. That film 'Sinners' is amazing,' Cruise told Entertainment Tonight about Jordan, adding: 'We're going to make a movie together.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bobby Brown says grief 'doesn't stop' after children Bobby Jr. and Bobbi Kristina's deaths
Bobby Brown says grief 'doesn't stop' after children Bobby Jr. and Bobbi Kristina's deaths Show Caption Hide Caption Cissy Houston, Grammy award-winning gospel singer, dies at 91 Two-time Grammy-winning gospel singer and Whitney Houston's mother, Cissy Houston, has died from Alzheimer's disease at 91. Bobby Brown is speaking out about how he has been coping with the deaths of ex-wife Whitney Houston and two of his children in recent years. On the May 19 episode of "The Jennifer Hudson Show," the R&B singer revealed he has been in therapy to "work through" the sudden deaths of Houston, their daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown and his son Bobby Brown Jr. The former "Masked Singer" contestant told Jennifer Hudson that he "accepted going to a therapist and really working out all of the issues that I had within me" after "lots of prayer, first and foremost." Bobbi Kristina died July 26, 2015, at 22 years old after being put in hospice care due to injuries sustained from drowning and drug intoxication. Five years ago, in November 2020, Brown's youngest son, 28-year-old Bobby Jr., died from the combined effects of alcohol, cocaine and fentanyl. Houston died at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, after accidentally drowning in a bathtub. Bobby Brown says he sees late children Bobby Brown Jr., Bobbi Kristina in his dreams "It's not like it just goes away. It's gonna be with you forever, but it's about coping with it and dealing with it and really paying attention to yourself," Brown told Hudson. His wellness routine includes "Paying attention to how you're feeling when you wake up that day, (asking) 'How am I feeling today?' and letting somebody know how you're feeling that day, not keeping it inside." In the interview, Brown also expressed his love for his wife Alicia Etheridge-Brown and his five surviving children, thanking them for "standing by me" and for "being there for me when I was down and when I wasn't feeling right and when times get hard." Houston's death at 48 years old reverberated around the world, but Brown shared that he still misses his ex-wife. He told Hudson that "she taught me a lot, just a lot about life and love and about living." "She also taught me sometimes how to hit notes and how not to hit notes. When I would hit bad notes, she'd let me know that I hit a bad note," Brown said, adding, "She is definitely loved and missed in my heart." On Oct. 7, Brown's former mother-in-law, Cissy Houston, died at 91.
Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Dining like the stars in Beverly Hills, from Hollywood actors to Real Housewives
Sauntering down Rodeo Drive during my trip to Beverly Hills, sunglasses in hand, I remind myself to act cool. It's far from these perfectly palm-lined streets that I was reared, and in my pre-visit anxiety I added to my wardrobe in the hopes of fitting in a little more with my surroundings. Certainly, it is the place to be rich and famous. It is known the world over for serious celebrity spotting, seriously high-fashion boutiques and even more seriously beautiful people. On a previous visit I'd never truly delved below the surface. In fact, I spent only about an hour marching up and down Rodeo Drive, repeatedly quoting Pretty Woman, before hopping into an Uber and heading to Venice Beach. As it turns out, there is far more to this stunning, albeit tiny, incorporated city nestled within Los Angeles County and it's more accessible to the typical traveller than you might think — meaning that I didn't really need to invest in new shoes. While a little on the pricey side, there's an experience for everyone within the area, particularly when it comes to eating and drinking. There's so much to do in the affluent and historic LA suburb that a mere stop-off simply will not do it justice. Some of its hotels you may be familiar with, such as the magnificent Beverly Wilshire, where Julia Roberts's character stayed in that film, and the Beverly Hilton, which hosts the Golden Globes every year. Of course, the Beverly Hills Hotel, with its signature pink and green colour scheme, is legendary. Whether you decide to stay there or simply visit to take it all in, it's not to be missed. Upon crossing its red-carpeted entrance, I feel transported back to the Golden Age of Hollywood. A favourite of the likes of Marilyn Monroe, the Rat Pack, Marlene Dietrich and Charlie Chaplin, it's just retro enough to still be cool with classic touches that keep it iconic. While the poolside Cabana Café and old-school diner-style Fountain Coffee Room are great for a quick bite, the Polo Lounge is really where you want to be. • 15 of the best hotels in Los Angeles for 2025 It's somehow both discreet and lavish at the same time, with its striped ceilings, dark wood furnishings and sumptuous booths. Open all day, it's best to book in advance as you might find yourself competing for a table with the likes of the Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and the producer extraordinaire Judd Apatow, both of whom I spy during my visit. Be warned, though, while you might do some celebrity spotting here, it's not a place for paparazzi-style photos or autograph-hunting; all you can do is surreptitiously bask in their presence. My meal of choice, breakfast, highlights options aplenty — I recommend the lemon, blueberry-ricotta pancakes — but don't skip a frothy cappuccino, which comes emblazoned with the hotel's logo on the foam. If you're on the hunt for a nightcap, it's just as wonderful in the evening, complete with a lively pianist, buzzy atmosphere and drinks to remember, including Star on Sunset spicy mango margarita that's worth a second round. I'm staying at L'Ermitage, almost hidden on Burton Way, which offers a sense of peace as soon as I enter the hotel and I'm glad to rest my head in this oasis throughout my stay. It's fitted in neutral stone shades, with the enormous suites as standard (prices start from €506 per night), providing guests with more than enough room and a feather-soft bed. Costa Covo Osteria, the property's Mediterranean-influenced restaurant, is another contender for best spicy margarita in Beverly Hills. Its breakfast menu, too, is well curated. Visiting twice during my stay, I find the breakfast burrito the ultimate winner, but the juice selection is also tasty; try the Little West Clover Juice (€10.65) for that healthy LA vibe. Of course, Rodeo Drive, the famous shopping street, is lined with the world's top designers, including Prada and Valentino, but there are many ways to eat your way up and down the road. It's a curious mix of high and low — the Gucci boutique has its own Michelin-starred restaurant, but you'll find the quintessential American chain restaurant the Cheesecake Factory across the road, and bang in the middle of it all is the Hideaway, a Mexican steak house. Lunch there includes the Baja Tablita platter with carnitas and lots of tasty accompaniments, oozy queso fundido dip, guac with housemade tortillas, and cocktails galore — the signature One Night in Tulum is unmissable, served in a ceramic donkey and made with smoky mezcal, passion fruit and citrus. Each booth has a 'push for tequila' button, if you're so inclined. A vibrant, pink-hued cantina-style restaurant, it's quite the hotspot, as is the recently opened Bacari. • The best US trips to take in 2022 Focused on small plates and cocktails with Mexican and Mediterranean influences, its location was previously occupied by Villa Blanca, the restaurant owned by Lisa Vanderpump, of Bravo TV's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules fame. It's had a bit of a refurb and is now the ideal place to bring a gang to try as much of the menu as you can squeeze in — it's the exact sort of restaurant that I would love to have near me, with its fun atmosphere and great service. Pan-seared sea bass with charred shishito peppers and corn, pork belly with umami glaze, and pizza with Asian pear, brie and rocket prove to be particular favourites among my companions, so much so that one decides to return the next day to try the 'best cake', which is made with medjool dates and crispy bacon. The best of the bunch, though? The signature Bacarita cocktails (€15), which are made with tequila, watermelon, jalapeño, basil and lime. You might notice that I'm on a bit of a margarita hunt throughout my trip and, thankfully, Beverly Hills does not disappoint — the memory of those bubblegum pink-hued Bacaritas, with their spicy tajin-coated glasses, will live with me long after I return home. If, like me, you have a particular goal in mind when you visit or have limited time to spend but want to try as much as possible, then a food tour of Rodeo Drive with Brian Rodda, of LA Food Tours, is the way to go. Taking place over three and a half hours and priced at €158 per person, you'll visit notable landmarks along the whole street as well as tasting five dishes and two alcoholic beverages. Best of all, though, are Rodda's wonderful stories and insights — you laugh just as much as you eat, and you'll leave with a serious amount of Beverly Hills insider gossip. If luxury is something you seek, then this pocket-sized city is somewhere to add to your list — you could easily drop thousands of dollars if you're so inclined — but I've also found that it's a city for those who love food and it can be enjoyed at all price points. If I've learnt one thing, it's that the band Weezer was right because 'Beverly Hills, that's where I want to be'. Erewhon, Beverly DrivePossibly the bougiest grocery store you will ever encounter, Erewhon is another celeb favourite thanks to its range of health-adjacent foods, such as sea moss gel, giant ranch kale chips, 225g blocks of Kerrygold butter for $7 (€6.20), and an exceptional hot bar. However, it's the smoothie bar that really draws in a crowd. While concoctions like a Kefir Matcha Cloud or a neon blue Coconut Cloud blend feature, it's the TikTok-famous Hailey Bieber Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie that you might know it for. Priced at $20 for a 20z cup (about €17.50 and 566g on this side of the Atlantic), its dusty pink hue has been Instagrammed the world over and includes ingredients such as organic coconut cream, vanilla collagen and the aforementioned moss. Sounds like a bit of a crock, right? Having tasted it, I can tell you that Bieber truly knows how to make a smoothie and I'd happily pay for it again — it really is that good. While you might have to work your way around a crowd in the store, it's well worth a stop, even if you're just marvelling at the array of items. The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, Santa Monica BoulevardFounded in 1967, this famous store is one for the dairy lovers among us. With more than 600 cheeses available to buy, even just the scent on entry is enticing. You'll also find great wine, sauces, snacks and more lining its shelves, as well as a great range of handmade pasta — it's owned by Domenico's Foods, which makes those golden-hued pastas, as well as importing products and selling its goods to chefs and restaurants across the west coast. The café menu is popular with locals and visitors alike, and you'll find the store flooded with pick-up orders around lunchtime. The sandwiches are particularly beloved, especially the La Zucca, which includes crispy courgette, pesto, lemon ricotta and artichoke tapenade. If you've some time to spare, pop in and ask Eric to let you try some of his favourites — a cheesemonger with incredible knowledge, he won't steer you wrong.
