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 […]
Animator Frank Abney Launches Kickstarter for Animated Western Short ‘The Turners’
Animator and filmmaker Frank Abney has launched a Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming animated short film The Turners, an original western-inspired story about a retired outlaw couple forced to confront the past they thought they left behind. The Turners follows Joe and Alberta Turner, a couple who believed they had long ago walked away from […]
Vivica A. Fox to Host 12th Annual Truth Awards as Lalah Hathaway Set to Perform
The 12th Annual Truth Awards has tapped Vivica A. Fox to host, with five-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway set to perform during this year’s celebration of Black LGBTQ+ excellence and allyship. The annual fundraiser and awards gala, presented by Better Brothers Los Angeles and The DIVA Foundation, is set for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at […]
John Leguizamo Transforms Into Pablo Escobar in Hulu’s Dear Killer Nannies Trailer
Hulu has released the official trailer for Dear Killer Nannies, a new drama series that revisits the story of Pablo Escobar from a perspective rarely explored on screen. The upcoming series stars John Leguizamo as the infamous Colombian drug lord and premieres April 1 on Hulu in the U.S., with Disney+ carrying the series internationally. […]
‘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 […]
Keith Lee and His Family Team Up With Vox Media for New Video Podcast
Keith Lee is expanding his platform beyond TikTok and into the podcast world. The Dallas-based creator, who built a massive following through his restaurant reviews, is teaming up with Vox Media for a new weekly podcast set to debut in spring 2026. Lee currently has more than 17 million followers on TikTok, where his food […]









