Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors is set to return for its 7th annual celebration of Black excellence in film and television. Presented by NICE CROWD, the 2025 ceremony will take place on Monday, February 17, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The intimate, non-televised event will be hosted by actress and comedian […]
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s clear that comedy remained a powerful platform for storytelling, cultural commentary, and plenty of laughter. This year brought a dope lineup of comedy specials from some of the funniest and most insightful Black comedians in the game. And introduced use to some names we may not have known. […]
The roller disco era of the late 1970s is rolling back into the spotlight with the indie film California Skate. Starring Monique Coleman (High School Musical), Jahi Di’Allo Winston (We Have a Ghost), and Brooke Shields (Mother of the Bride), the film offers a nostalgic dive into a transformative night in 1979. Jay Mohr (Jerry […]
Rosario Dawson is set to lead the supernatural horror-thriller Unmerciful Good Fortune, marking the feature directorial debut of veteran editor Tirsa Hackshaw. Hackshaw, whose editing credits include Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and The Punisher, adapts the project from Edwin Sanchez’s award-winning play of the same name. Dawson, who is also producing the film, stars as […]
Jamie Foxx’s Netflix stand-up special, What Had Happened Was, is more than just a comedy performance—it’s a deeply personal and emotionally resonant piece of storytelling. Foxx uses his signature charm and humor to turn a life-threatening medical emergency into a narrative that blends laughter, reflection, and gratitude. In 2023, Jamie Foxx’s health scare made headlines, […]
Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, widely recognized for her dynamic performances in Rap Sh!t and Star Trek: Picard, is making her debut as a lead in a holiday romance with Mistletoe and Matrimony. In a candid interview, Chestnut reflected on her artistic journey, her connection to the film’s character, and the importance of Black representation in holiday […]
Spike Lee has revealed that A$AP Rocky will take on a “main role” in his upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest. The movie is inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller High and Low and is set to hit theaters in summer 2025. Rocky is the latest cast in the film which also stars Denzel Washington, […]
Teyana Taylor’s career evolution is beautiful lesson on creative pivoting. After first making her mark as a singer, songwriter, and choreographer, Taylor has seamlessly transitioned into the world of acting. While she’s had acting projects for years it was her standout performance in A.V. Rockwell’s A Thousand and One that has solidified her status as […]
Shondaland is back with a fresh twist on its signature storytelling, trading the scandalous drama of political backrooms for a comedic murder mystery set in the White House. Premiering March 20, The Residence is an eight-episode miniseries that blends the intrigue of a whodunit with the charm of a screwball comedy. Created by Paul William […]
Antoine Fuqua is set to direct a new FX series chronicling the life of Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano, one of the most notorious figures in organized crime. Terence Winter, known for The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire, is attached to write and executive produce the project, which is being described as an epic crime drama […]