Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Danielle Spencer, who brought sass, wit, and unforgettable one-liners to the role of Dee Thomas on ABC’s What’s Happening!!, has passed away at 60. Her longtime friend and co-star Haywood Nelson confirmed she died Monday in Richmond, Virginia, after a long battle with cancer. “We have lost a daughter, sister, family member, What’s Happening!! cast […]
DeWanda Wise steps into haunting new territory in the supernatural western Killing Faith, where faith, fear, and survival collide against a plague-stricken 1849 frontier. The film follows Dr. Steel Bender (Guy Pearce), a cynical widowed physician forced to guide a former slave (Wise) and her enigmatic daughter across the desert in search of a distant […]
The next chapter of the Buffyverse is officially taking shape at Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning to executive produce and reprise her iconic role as Buffy Summers. While Gellar won’t be the central focus this time, she’s set to appear in a recurring capacity—likely serving as a mentor figure to the new Chosen One, […]
Looks like we’ll have to trek a little farther for Shrek’s big return. Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation are moving Shrek 5 from its Dec 23, 2026 holiday slot to a summer launch on Wednesday, June 30, 2027 — right back in the season where the franchise first found its magic. Summer blockbuster maybe? The […]
Step inside the velvet ropes. The official trailer for Magic City: An American Fantasy is here — and it’s giving the legendary Atlanta strip club its long-overdue close-up. If you’ve ever listened to rap, you’ve heard the name. Magic City isn’t just a club — it’s a cultural landmark that’s birthed careers, shifted politics, and […]
Lori Harvey is stepping into the world of high-stakes law and messy personal drama. The model, entrepreneur, and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist actress has joined the third season of Onyx Collective’s Reasonable Doubt in a recurring role. Harvey joins a stacked Season 3 cast that includes returning stars McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, and […]
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù is stepping into the line of fire — and faith — in Netflix’s upcoming thriller All the Sinners Bleed, written by Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever co-writer Joe Robert Cole. The Gangs of London and Black Rabbit star will headline the nine-episode adaptation of S.A. Cosby’s bestselling 2023 novel, bringing to […]
August 29 marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast—flooding New Orleans, displacing hundreds of thousands, and exposing just how deeply our systems could fail the people they’re meant to protect. Two decades later, the questions still linger: what’s really changed? This anniversary isn’t just about remembering the storm. It’s about centering the […]
Apple TV+ has rounded out the cast for Season 5 of Trying, one of its longest-running original comedies, with Gbemisola Ikumelo and Danielle Vitalis joining the series. Created by Andy Wolton, Trying follows Jason and Nikki (Rafe Spall and Esther Smith), a couple who navigate the unpredictable challenges of parenthood after adopting. Season 4 ended […]
Wands up — Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is back next month, bringing fresh magic, fan-favorite characters, and an extra dose of nostalgia. Season 2 kicks off Friday, September 12, with a two-episode premiere on Disney Channel before landing in full on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets October 8. The new season finds […]