The Next Narrative Africa Fund (NNAF), a $50 million initiative designed to expand film and television production across Africa and its diaspora, has unveiled its inaugural slate of projects — with work connected to Trevor Noah, Rapman, André Holland and Thuso Mbedu among the first titles receiving support. Launched by former diplomat and media executive […]

As AMC prepares to close more theaters amid declining attendance, the nation’s largest theater chain is also rolling out a new strategy that could change how audiences choose their seats — and how much access costs. AMC Entertainment confirmed during its latest earnings call that it expects to close more theaters than it opens moving […]

Black Bear has released the first trailer for Guy Ritchie’s upcoming action thriller ‘In the Grey,’ offering a first look at the director’s latest globe-trotting mission led by Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Eiza González. Written and directed by Ritchie, the film follows a covert team of elite operatives who operate in the shadows of […]

Comedian and social media star Kountry Wayne is heading back to the stage with a brand-new stand-up special, Nostalgia, set to premiere March 23, 2026 on Prime Video. The one-hour special finds Wayne leaning into the spirit of classic ‘90s comedy — delivering a style that echoes the raw, high-energy feel of the Def Comedy […]

It looks like a new collaboration may already be in the works between J. Alphonse Nicholson and Essence Atkins. During a red carpet conversation with Blex Media at the Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood, Atkins was asked if there were any actors or actresses she still hoped to work with. Before she could fully answer, Nicholson […]

After more than two decades in Hollywood, Omar Benson Miller is seeing a new wave of recognition — something he says has a lot to do with the cultural impact of Sinners. While speaking with Blex Media on the Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood red carpet, Miller reflected on his 25-year career and why Sinners has […]

Wood Harris is enjoying a career moment that feels both fresh and long overdue. After decades of memorable performances across film and television, the veteran actor says audiences are finally seeing a different side of him thanks to his role in Forever. On the Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood red carpet, Wood Harris shared a small […]

Denzel Washington is preparing to step into the role of one of history’s most legendary military commanders. The upcoming Netflix historical epic centered on Carthaginian general Hannibal, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is finally gearing up for production. According to reports, filming is set to begin this summer in Italy, with the production based at Rome’s […]

School is officially back in session at Hillman College. Production is now underway in Atlanta on Netflix’s highly anticipated sequel series to A Different World, and the revival continues to expand its returning legacy cast with another familiar face heading back to campus. Jada Pinkett Smith has confirmed that she will reprise her role as […]