Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Just weeks after Netflix reignited the conversation around America’s Next Top Model, E! is stepping in with its own deep dive. The network has released the trailer for Dirty Rotten Scandals, a new multi-part docuseries examining the cultural impact — and alleged behind-the-scenes controversies — of three pop culture staples: The Dr. Phil Show, America’s […]
When watching Reality Check: Inside ANTM, one thing became clear: America’s Next Top Model didn’t fall apart overnight. It cracked at the foundation. I don’t believe the show was created with malicious intent. In fact, I believe Tyra Banks genuinely wanted to challenge the modeling industry and open doors. But the moment the network began […]
Apple TV+ has officially set a premiere date for Lucky, the new limited drama starring and executive produced by Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Anya Taylor-Joy. The seven-episode series will debut globally on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with its first two episodes, followed by new installments every Wednesday through August 19. The series was […]
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon are expanding their genre slate. The powerhouse duo behind JuVee Productions are developing an adaptation of the Afro-fantasy graphic novel The Untamed: A Sinner’s Prayer, partnering with Homeworld Entertainment and Stranger Comics to bring the indie revenge epic to the big screen. Created by Sebastian A. Jones, The Untamed is […]
Production is officially underway on Season 4 of The White Lotus — and the Emmy-winning HBO series is adding fresh talent to its ever-expanding ensemble. Newcomer Dylan Ennis joins the cast as filming kicks off in France. As with previous installments, Season 4 will follow a new group of White Lotus guests and hotel staff […]
The reunion is official. Earlier this month, Anthony Anderson confirmed during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show that he will reprise his role as Mahalik in Scary Movie 6. Anderson, who first appeared in Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4, delivered some of the franchise’s most quotable and chaotic moments — and now, […]
Peacock has its first breakout hit of 2026. The Keke Palmer-led dark comedy The ‘Burbs’ has generated nearly 1 billion viewing minutes in just 11 days, marking the strongest premiere launch for any new streaming original series this year based on Day 1 minutes viewed, according to Nielsen data cited by NBCUniversal. The series, which […]
is finally here — and after watching it, one thing is clear: we might have a banger on our hands. Written and directed by Obie Award-winning playwright Aleshea Harris, the film adaptation of her acclaimed 2018 stage play blends revenge thriller, dark comedy, and Southern Gothic mythology into something that feels unapologetically stylized and culturally […]
“Times may change, but friends are forever.” Disney and Pixar have officially debuted the first trailer and poster for Toy Story 5, bringing Buzz (Tim Allen), Woody (Tom Hanks), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the rest of the toys back for another adventure — this time facing off against modern technology. The new installment introduces Lilypad […]
The Dance of the Dragons is far from over. HBO has released the first official trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3, confirming the series will return in June 2026. The upcoming installment will serve as the penultimate chapter in the network’s planned four-season run of the hit fantasy drama. Set nearly 200 years […]