Composer Labrinth, the British singer-songwriter behind the signature sound of Euphoria, has officially withdrawn his music from Season 3, following a series of explosive social media posts in which he expressed frustration with the industry and the series itself. In one widely circulated Instagram Story, Labrinth wrote: “I’M DONE WITH THIS INDUSTRY. FUCK COLUMBIA. DOUBLE […]

Lion Forge Entertainment is expanding its slate with a new YA television adaptation of Beyond the Paddock—and if you’ve been paying attention, the studio is already building momentum following the breakout success of Iyanu. Written and executive produced by Kimberly Ann Harrison, the series will adapt her acclaimed debut novel, with Harrison also set to […]

Black Public Media is bringing its flagship pitching forum back to Harlem as PitchBLACK returns on April 29–30 at The Apollo Stages at the Victoria in New York City — continuing its mission to fund and elevate Black storytelling even amid major federal funding setbacks. Despite a reported $1.8 million loss in public media support […]

Paramount Pictures is betting big on its next theatrical release. The studio has officially acquired U.S. rights to By Any Means, a crime thriller directed by Elegance Bratton and led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg. The film is now set to hit theaters on September 4, 2026, over Labor Day weekend. Set in […]

After nearly a decade in limbo, Ride Along 3 is finally gaining traction. Universal Pictures is in early development on the third installment, with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart in talks to return. Director Tim Story and producer Will Packer are also expected to reunite, bringing the franchise’s original creative team back together. The breakthrough […]

Imani Lewis and Laya DeLeon Hayes have officially signed on to star in Pure, the debut feature from writer-director Natalie Jasmine Harris—and this one is stepping into a world we rarely see on screen. Expanding on Harris’ acclaimed short film of the same name, Pure is a coming-of-age story rooted in the elite and often […]

Peacock has released the official trailer for its upcoming crime thriller series M.I.A., set to premiere May 7, 2026. The neon-drenched preview teases a dark, violent descent into Miami’s criminal underworld, anchored by a family tragedy, cartel ties, and a survivor seeking revenge. Restless in the Florida Keys, Etta Tiger Jonze (played by Shannon Gisela) […]

Ray Campbell is stepping into the psychological horror space with Deluxe Ocean View, a chilling new film now in production on Cape Cod. The project, written by Ryan Powers, has reassembled with a fresh cast and creative team. Callan McAuliffe leads the film alongside Camryn Manheim and Henry Ian Cusick, with Laurence Vannicelli now directing. […]

Entertainment executive Thai Randolph has officially launched a new creator-driven media and commerce company, NILE & Co., marking her latest move after exiting Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat in 2023. The company enters the market with immediate scale, announcing the acquisition of two digital lifestyle brands from BuzzFeed — As/Is and Goodful — in a deal reported […]

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler is stepping into a new industry leadership role, joining the newly formed Filmmaker Leadership Council under Cinema United — a coalition focused on strengthening the future of moviegoing and theatrical exhibition. The announcement comes just weeks after Coogler’s historic awards season run for Sinners, which earned him the Oscar for Best […]