Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The NAACP Image Awards continue to spotlight the transformative power of Black storytelling in TV and film. This year’s nominations celebrate an array of projects that showcase the breadth and depth of Black creativity on screen. Leading the film categories is The Piano Lesson, Malcolm Washington’s adaptation of August Wilson’s play, with an impressive 14 […]
The first TV casualty of 2025 has been established. HBO has decided not to move forward with a second season of The Franchise, the showbiz satire that explored the chaotic world of superhero moviemaking. The series, which debuted in October and wrapped its eight-episode run on November 24, has officially been canceled after just one […]
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph will be honored with the 2,808th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, April 16, at 11:30 am PT at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard. Ralph will receive her star in the category of Television. We previously posted in January that Sheryl Lee Ralph, the legendary actress and singer, was set […]
Season 7 of The Rookie premieres Tuesday, January 7, at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. The new season introduces higher stakes as the LAPD deals with two escaped criminals, one of whom has a personal connection to Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion). The official trailer teases intense action as the team tackles dangerous fugitives, including […]
AfroFuture, the global cultural movement blending music, fashion, food, and art, is taking a bold step onto the international stage. Culture Management Group (CMG), the parent company behind the brand, has unveiled its 2025 AfroFuture Culture Calendar, marking a significant milestone with its first-ever major activation in the United States. The announcement follows another successful […]
Art, comedy, and creative chaos collide in Not an Artist, the latest indie feature from filmmakers Alexi Pappas and Jeremy Teicher. Set to premiere digitally on January 31 via Utopia, the film offers a quirky satire of artist residency programs and the lengths some will go to unlock their creative potential—or risk losing it altogether. […]
The trailer has dropped for Morningside, the upcoming indie feature film from award-winning director Ron Dias. Set in Toronto’s Scarborough neighborhood, the film tells a compelling story about the fight to preserve community amidst the pressures of gentrification. This indie feature dives into the lives of seven characters who collide at Scarborough’s Morningside Community Centre, […]
Get ready to set your reminders and update your watchlist. From thrilling new series to the return of your favorite shows, 2025 is shaping up to be a year full of must-watch TV. BLEX is here to keep you informed with all the premiere dates you need to know, spotlighting the shows making waves and […]
We’re now only a few days away from the season 3 premiere of Will Trent, and ABC and Hulu have just dropped the full trailer with “Ante Up” playing through out that adds additional excitement for the return of the hit crime drama. The trailer offers an intense glimpse into what’s ahead, including Amanda Wagner […]
Jocko Sims, known for his role in New Amsterdam, is returning to NBC with a recurring role in the network’s upcoming drama series, Grosse Pointe Garden Society. Created by Good Girls producers Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs, the series is set to premiere on sunday, February 23, at 10/9c. Sims, who currently stars in How […]