Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Lil Rel Howery is adding his comedic chops to a rom-com that’s flipping the love story formula on its head. The Vacation Friends star is the latest to join F*ck Valentines Day, alongside Marisa Tomei and Virginia Gardner, in a film that’s anything but hearts and roses. READ: Andrew ‘King Bach’ Bachelor, Tony Baker, Karlous Miller, […]
Hulu just hit “send” on something spicy. The streamer has officially ordered a pilot for Group Chat, a satirical comedy fronted by La La Anthony, who also serves as executive producer alongside Kenya Barris (black-ish) and her longtime friend, Kim Kardashian. The series has been simmering since summer 2024, when it first landed at Hulu […]
Dulé Hill has worn many hats in his storied career—from presidential aide on The West Wing to fan-favorite private investigator on Psych, and most recently, a grounding father figure in ABC’s The Wonder Years reboot. But his latest role as the voice of Dr. Vaughn in RoboGobo, Disney’s new animated preschool series, hits closer to […]
It’s been more than two decades since Friday After Next dropped, but the wait is finally (and officially) over — Last Friday is on the way. Ice Cube has officially reached a deal to write and star in the fourth installment of the iconic Friday franchise for Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. Titled Last […]
Things are looking a little shaky for Michael, the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua. What was once positioned as a fall 2025 tentpole release is now surrounded by whispers of delays, rewrites, and even the possibility of being split into two films. And honestly? With a life as grand, complicated, and […]
Marcus Scribner (Black-ish) and Maxwell Cunningham (Top Dog) are joining the cast of In Starland, the upcoming indie drama that marks the feature directorial debut of British actor-filmmaker Ray Panthaki. They’ll star alongside Sing Sing breakout Clarence Maclin, who is set to lead the film in what’s being called a powerful and poetic look at […]
Move over, Indiana Jones — there’s a new crew chasing myths and dodging danger. Apple TV+ just dropped the first trailer for Fountain of Youth, a high-octane adventure film that teams up John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as estranged siblings turned reluctant treasure hunters. The film streams Friday, May 23 — so mark your calendars. […]
April came with its foot on the gas — and TV and film are no exception. From thrillers set in trauma centers and crime-ridden cities to magical quests, dystopian futures, and the return of major series like Black Mirror, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Last of Us, this month’s slate is stacked. Whether you’re looking […]
Trevor Jackson is heading back to the Disney family — this time trading college life for the fast-paced halls of Grey Sloan Memorial. The grown-ish alum has been cast in Grey’s Anatomy and will make his debut in episode 2117, the penultimate episode of the current season, airing May 8. He’ll also appear in the […]
Nearly 30 years since Matilda cast its spell on audiences, one of its most beloved stars is getting her flowers. Kiami Davael—who stole hearts as the pigtail-rocking, Lavender—is teaming up with filmmaker Jahmar Hill for a one-hour special that celebrates her journey from child star to now. And this won’t be just a simple trip […]