Coming from Memphis, Intisar Abioto had no idea there was a Black community in Portland. As a photographer, she has spent years documenting the evolution of the Black experience and she wants to make sure Portland isn't left out of that story.

(CNN) -- Comedian and actor Kevin Hart says he'll straighten up his act. And he's not being funny.

Hailing from Anderson, S.C., Chadwick Boseman is an accomplished actor, scriptwriter and playwright who, until now, was probably best known for portraying the character Nate on the critically-acclaimed dramatic TV series "Lincoln Heights."

Born in New York City on Oct. 1, 1986, Jurnee Smollett-Bell is an award-winning actress and activist of rare talent and conviction.

A veteran of dozens of films, Benjamin's other work includes The River Wild; Blood In Blood Out ; Clear and Present Danger ; Abandon ; The Great Raid; Miss Congeniality and Love in the Time of Cholera

Here, he talks about his latest film, "Dead Man Down," where he plays crime boss Alphonse Hoyt opposite Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace and F. Murray Abraham.

Film director Bryan Singer has consistently entertained audiences between a bold visual style and richly drawn characters ever since his making a noteworthy feature film debut in 1993 with the Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury Prize-winner "Public Access."

Her surprise appearance was kept secret by the White House--even the press pool assigned to cover the Obamas on Sunday was not told beforehand about the event.

Vogue warns that 2013 is going to be the Year of Beyoncé, which has already kicked into gear with last month's inauguration and the Super Bowl halftime show on February 3. Her documentary, "Life Is But A Dream," will debut this weekend on HBO, and her upcoming world tour, "The Mrs. Carter Show," is set to kick off in the spring.

Chris Brown's got a big problem with the prosecutor four years after he attacked Rihanna and earned five years of probation.