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From Hattie McDaniel to ‘Sinners’: 20+ History-Making Moments for Black Hollywood at the Oscars

As we gear up for the 98th Academy Awards, it’s worth reflecting on the history of Black artists in the film industry and their complicated relationship with Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony. READ: 7 Takeaways From Gina Prince-Bythewood’s MUST-READ THR Feature About The Oscars Lack of Recognition of Black Talent Despite making significant strides over […]

NBCUniversal Cancels ‘Access Hollywood,’ ‘Karamo,’ and ‘The Steve Wilkos Show’ as It Exits First-Run Syndication

NBCUniversal is stepping away from the first-run syndication business, a move that will bring several of its daytime staples to an end — including Access Hollywood, Karamo, and The Steve Wilkos Show. First-run syndication refers to a TV distribution model where shows are sold directly to local stations across the country rather than airing on […]

‘Thrash’ Trailer: Whitney Peak and Djimon Hounsou Face Sharks During a Deadly Hurricane in Netflix Thriller

Netflix has released the official trailer for Thrash, a shark thriller starring Whitney Peak, Djimon Hounsou, and Phoebe Dynevor. The film arrives on the streamer April 10, 2026, after originally being developed for a theatrical release through Sony Pictures. Directed by Tommy Wirkola, known for Violent Night and Dead Snow, the film blends disaster movie […]

Keke Palmer Was Proposed to on Stage in an Awkward Moment During SXSW Podcast Recording [VIDEO]

An unexpected moment unfolded during South by Southwest when Keke Palmer was interrupted by a surprise marriage proposal while hosting a live podcast recording. Palmer was on stage Friday recording an episode of her podcast “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” alongside her I Love Boosters co-stars — Demi Moore, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, […]

Barack Obama, JB Smoove, and More Join Larry David’s American History Sketch Comedy Series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America”

Larry David is officially stepping back into comedy — this time with a twist on American history. During a conversation at SXSW, the Curb Your Enthusiasm creator revealed details about his upcoming HBO sketch comedy series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America.” The seven-episode limited series will premiere June […]

BET+ to Shut Down as Paramount+ Absorbs Platform After Buying Out Tyler Perry’s Stake

Paramount is set to shut down BET+ as a standalone streaming platform, folding the service into Paramount+ beginning in June as part of the company’s broader effort to streamline its streaming ecosystem. The move means more than 1,000 hours of BET+ programming — including original series, films, and specials — will migrate to Paramount+, where […]