Paapa Essiedu is speaking out about the disturbing backlash he’s faced since being cast as Professor Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series — and it goes far beyond criticism. In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Essiedu revealed that the online harassment has escalated into explicit, race-fueled death threats tied to his […]
‘Safe Space’ Season 2 First Look: KevOnStage Expands the Couch With New Comedic Talent
Safe Space is gearing up for its return, and the first look at Season 2 signals that the Tubi comedy is stepping into its next chapter with an expanded lineup and fresh energy. Co-Creator and star Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage) recently shared images from the upcoming season, teasing what’s ahead with the caption: “COOKING UP ANOTHER […]
PBS Sets Premiere Date for ‘White With Fear’ Documentary
PBS has officially set the premiere date for White With Fear, a new documentary from writer, producer, and director Andrew Goldberg that examines how race and fear have been used as political tools in America. The film will debut on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET on PBS, with same-day streaming available on […]
Kyle Scott’s Action-Comedy ‘Boyz Trip’ Adds Six as Filming Continues in South Africa
The upcoming action-comedy Boyz Trip is adding even more global talent to its growing ensemble. Ama Qamata (Blood & Water), Thapelo Mokoena (Blood & Water), Bohang Moeko (Isono), Ama K. Abebrese (Beasts of No Nation), Alessandra Fuller (Green River Killer), and Francisca Aronsson (Perra Vida) have officially joined the cast as production continues in Cape […]
Sony’s ‘GOAT’ Makes History With First All-Disability Loop Group in a Major Studio Film
There’s a layer of GOAT that most audiences won’t see—but you’ll definitely hear it. In Sony Pictures Animation’s latest film, the energy of the roaring arenas, the chants, the crowd reactions that make the world feel alive weren’t pulled from a generic sound library. Instead, they were created by a group of nearly two dozen […]
Issa Rae Heads Back to YouTube With New Show ‘Picture This’ [TRAILER]
Issa Rae is returning to YouTube — and this time, she’s bringing a whole new format with her. Her latest series, Picture This, is an interview-style game show with a twist: instead of just talking through their stories, guests have to draw and pitch them in real time. The HOORAE-produced series premieres March 24 and […]
Langston Kerman Joins Keith David and Jake Johnson in NBC’s Private Investigator Workplace Comedy Pilot
Langston Kerman is the latest to join NBC’s untitled detective comedy pilot, stepping into a lead role alongside Keith David and Jake Johnson. Set in Los Angeles, the single-camera comedy centers on the day-to-day workings of the private investigator office, blending character-driven humor with the city’s long-standing tradition of fictional detectives. The project is described […]
Josh Johnson Lands First HBO Comedy Special ‘Josh Johnson: Symphony’
Josh Johnson, comedian, writer, and The Daily Show correspondent has landed his first HBO comedy special, Josh Johnson: Symphony, which is set to premiere this spring. The special will be filmed at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles and will feature new material centered on shared human experiences, with Johnson tackling topics like family, religion, and […]
Netflix Is A Joke Fest: Kevin Hart Is About to Get Roasted Live on Netflix
Kevin Hart is officially stepping into the hot seat. After helping bring Netflix’s first live roast into the spotlight, the comedian, actor, and media mogul is now on the receiving end. Hart will be roasted live on Netflix on May 10, 2026, closing out the final night of the Netflix Is A Joke Fest at […]
Don Cheadle Joins Climate Justice Doc Series ‘Vs. Goliath’ as Executive Producer
Don Cheadle is stepping further into the documentary space—this time backing a project rooted in environmental justice. Cheadle has joined the docuseries Vs. Goliath as an executive producer, partnering with The Solutions Project, a nonprofit focused on advancing climate justice in frontline communities. The series recently premiered at SeriesFest in Denver and is continuing its rollout […]







