Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Legendary dancer, choreographer, and actress Carmen de Lavallade has passed away at the age of 94, her son Léo Holder confirmed. De Lavallade died on December 29, 2025, in Englewood, New Jersey, following a short illness, leaving behind a legacy that spanned more than six decades and reshaped American performing arts. READ: Rest in Peace: Remembering […]
Isiah Whitlock Jr., the veteran actor known for his unforgettable performances on television and film, has died at the age of 71. Whitlock passed away peacefully in New York after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of iconic roles and a career that spanned more than three decades. READ: Rest in Peace: Remembering and Celebrating […]
From cultural reckonings to reclaimed histories, these documentaries go beyond the surface—interrogating power, legacy, identity, and truth. Each film offers a distinct lens on the world we live in, pairing urgent storytelling with visionary direction to challenge narratives, amplify unheard voices, and spark conversation long after the credits roll. High Horse: The Black Cowboy A […]
Apple TV has released the trailer for the upcoming third season of its Emmy Award-nominated comedy Shrinking, created by Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel. Season three premieres globally on Wednesday, January 28, with a one-hour debut episode, followed by new episodes every Wednesday until April 8, 2026. The heartwarming comedy stars Emmy nominee […]
Ryan Coogler opened up about the original plans for Black Panther 2 during his appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, amid the awards season press tour for his hit film Sinners. The director revealed that the sequel, which became 2022’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever following Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020, originally centered on T’Challa […]
Two of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s seven children are stepping forward to tell their side of the story. Justin and Christian Combs appear in a newly released teaser for an untitled docuseries in development at Zeus Network, slated to premiere in 2026. The project centers on the brothers’ experience navigating the media storm surrounding their father’s […]
Off the momentum of Lifetime’s Love of a Lifetime slate—which reached 5.6 million total viewers this past fall—the network has set the premiere date for Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again, the second film in its multi-picture partnership with the Grammy Award–winning artist. Breathe Again debuts Saturday, January 24 at 8/7c, continuing Lifetime’s run of emotionally driven, […]
2025 has been another year dominated by franchise films, but original films are proving they can command serious attention at the box office. Leading the charge is Sinners, a horror film that has become one of the year’s highest-grossing original releases. Before we dive in, let’s clarify: Existing IP refers to any film based on […]
Growing up, my family always celebrated Kwanzaa, which runs from December 26th to January 1st. Anyone can celebrate it because it’s an intention-based week of celebration. Each of the seven days is rooted in a principle meant to guide how we live, build, and care for one another — in our families, in our communities, […]
The ton is buzzing once again. Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1, officially ushering viewers back into Shondaland’s world of silk gloves, whispered scandals, and longing glances. This season, the spotlight finally turns to Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) — the family’s bohemian second son who has long resisted the […]