Black filmmakers and black actors and actresses all came together to show each other love. From the Essence “Black Women in Hollywood” brunch to the Icon Mann and Spirit Awards, Black Hollywood has been showing solidarity this Oscar weekend. Stars such as Don Cheadle, Sanna Lathan, Regina King, Regina Hall, Angela Bassett, Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Ealy all have been out on the town attending various ceremonies celebrating their own.

Spike Lee says the unification has to continue all year around: “It shouldn’t take award season for that to happen,” the outspoken visionary said at the Icon Mann awards at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. “We just gotta keep doing our thing. Everybody do their thing. That’s what it’s gonna take. No rivalries. Everybody doing their thing supporting each other.”

Of course Spike, for the first time, is nominated in the category of Best Director and Best Film in this year’s Academy Awards. His accolades come from 2018’s “BlacKkKlansman” which was co-produced by Lee and Jordan Peele. While many feel that Spike should have won at least a couple times already with his outstanding body of work, especially his early classic, the Brooklyn born lens man calmly stated the obvious: “you gotta be nominated first. First time nominee for director. First time nominee for best picture. First time.”

During the Icon Mann ceremony, Lee was honored for his almost 35 years of cinema contributions along with Samuel L. Jackson and trailblazing stylist Ruth E. Carter, who’s up for Oscar for Black Panther in Costume Design.

“Her first job in cinema was in ‘School Daze,’” Spike said proudly. “The next one was in ‘Do The Right Thing.’ After that was ‘Mo Better...’Then she got a nomination in ‘Malcom X.’”

“What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Butler” “Selma” and the tv series “Being Mary Jane” are also on Carter’s resume. Lee has no doubt his longtime friend is taking home an Oscar on Sunday night.

“She’s gonna win. She’s gonna win,” he promised. When asked about his own chances, the New York Knicks’ number one fan said: “You never know. It could be ‘Black Night Oscars.’ You don’t know.”

Lee's prophecy came to fruition. Carter won and during her acceptance speech, she made sure to tell the world Spike gave her her start.

Is this your King? Definitely. Michael B. Jordan has ascended into Tinseltown royalty off the strength of his regal acting and proven bankability with successful franchises of “Creed” and “Black Panther.”

Today it was announced that Jordan will reunite with the man who produced his breakthrough film “Fruitvale Station,” for another potential blockbuster.

Gerard McMurray will write and direct Jordan in “The Silver Bear,” an action thriller centered around a hitman with an infamous reputation. The film is coming out through a joint venture with Nickel Pictures and Lion’s Gate. Jordan is also locked in as a producer through his Outlier Society company.

“Fruitvale Station changed our lives,” McMurray said in a released statement to the press this morning. “Six years later I’m reuniting with Michael in 2019 and directing him in one of the most exciting and intelligent kick-ass action projects Hollywood and Lionsgate has cooking.  It’s beyond dreams. Michael is an amazing, one-of-a-kind talent. He will bring a chilling and unnerving edge, authenticity and precision to the character of Columbus. The ‘Silver Bear’ is an incredible hunt-and-chase story about the most skilled and feared hitman in the underworld and I have a unique vision for how I want to bring that to life.  I am beyond honored and excited to be working with such supportive partners as Outlier Society, Nickel City Pictures and Lionsgate on my next film.”

“Every step forward on The Silver Bear has been the perfect marriage of the material to the creative talent involved. We could not be more amazed by the way this project has come together, especially with Gerard McMurray’s bold, creative vision for the movie and Michael B. Jordan’s immense skills as an actor and a producer,” added Lionsgate Motion Picture Group President Nathan Kahane. “We are confident the right team is in place to do something very special with Derek Haas’ action-packed, suspense-filled novel and are thrilled to be collaborating with daring filmmakers like Gerard, Michael and the team at Nickel City Pictures. As we re-energize our slate with films like this, Lionsgate intends to be a home where artists can bring and make their very best movies.”

McMurray is becoming white hot in Hollywood in his own right, with a string of hits as he’s transitioned into the director’s chair. He was the visionary behind “The First Purge” (the most profitable film in that franchise’s history), as well as the critically embraced “Burning Sands” Netflix original. Next on his slate is the new “Twilight Zone” reboot series, which fans are clamoring to see. McMurray’s production partner from the award winning “Fruitvale Station,” Ephraim Walker, will work on “The Silver Bear” as well.

“We are very excited by the addition of Gerard to direct ‘The Silver Bear,'" said Nickel City Pictures’ Vishal Rungta. “From the first meeting, it was clear that Gerard was the right person to realize the potential of the underlying material and is a perfect match for Michael’s talent and charisma. This combination will deliver an interesting, layered action film that today’s audience will love,”

Meanwhile, Jordan continues to keep a full schedule as both actor and producer. Outlier Society launched in late 2016 and are developing projects “Gen:Lock,” “Raising Dion,” and “David Makes Man.”

“The Silver Bear’s” release date has not yet been announced.

The 2019 Grammys seemed to be focused on sending one deliberate message from the moment this year’s show began – that they’re finally embracing diversity. The awards opened with a tribute to the Latin beat taking over the country, Camila Cabello sang “Havana” with some help from J Balvin, Ricky Martin, & Cuban jazz trumpet player Arturo Sandoval.

The opening performance rolled right into Host Alicia Keys’ monologue, and she brought out a few friends to help. Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jennifer Lopez and former First Lady Michelle Obama to speak about the ways they had overcome obstacles. Alicia wrapped up that set with a call & response to the audience - “Who run the world?” The answer, at least last night – girls.

In stark contrast from last year’s awards, plenty of female artists took home Grammys: Dua Lipa, St. Vincent, Ariana Grande, Kacey Musgraves, and more. We also saw some record breaking wins from Cardi B – she became the first female rapper to take home Rap Album of The Year as a solo act - and Childish Gambino, who made history by taking home Record of The Year & Song of The Year for “This Is America”. This is the first time a hip hop song has received either of those honors.

Watch the video above for more of the best moments from the 2019 Grammys, and if you discovered any new music during last night’s show, you’ll enjoy Slacker’s 2019 Grammy Performers station. It’s live now!