This reality show not only brought him back to the forefront of pop culture, but it positioned him to start doing shows and wowing audiences. Bobby has become a star again.

I don't think public appearances or getting involved in regional activities like this do much to help the careers of celebrities. I don't know if this would bring any extra value to him as a celebrity.

Clifton Davis is certainly an icon amongst the 35 and older audience of people who know him as Rev. Reuben Gregory from 'Amen. They'll be very loyal customers and people who have supported and followed him in the past.

He changed the way Hollywood looked at black cinematography. He really showed Hollywood that the black story can be told differently and, if they don't invest in us, we'll invest in ourselves. So many other blacks are going to be following that lead.

Singleton had gotten to a point in Hollywood where he was struggling to get things green-lit.

For many people, the Oscar can be the kiss of death, but Jamie is showing that he has staying power in this thing for the long haul. He just keeps getting better.