Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Tray Williams is bringing back the world of Armstrong with sequel, Armstrong: Dark Secrets, which lands on Amazon Prime Video on September 19, 2025, following its theatrical premiere at Houston’s Marq’E Stadium 23 IMAX & RPX Theatres on September 15. The cast is led by Christian Menace, returning as Sneek, alongside Jazz Anderson as Bam […]
LaKeith Stanfield and Mark Wahlberg lead the charge in Shane Black’s Play Dirty, a gritty heist thriller that just dropped its first trailer. The film will stream globally on Prime Video October 1. Stanfield stars as Grofield, a con artist who teams up with Parker (Wahlberg), a seasoned thief, and Zen (Rosa Salazar) to pull […]
NFL wide receiver DK Metcalf is trading in the gridiron for the big screen. The Pittsburgh Steelers star has joined the cast of Asteroid, an XR (extended reality) thriller from The Bourne Identity director Doug Liman. The short film will debut next week as part of the Venice Film Festival’s Immersive showcase. About the Film […]
Netflix is leaning into the stars with a brand-new feature for astrology lovers. The streamer just launched “Your Zodiac Watchlist,” a curated hub that recommends shows and movies based on the traits of each astrological sign. Launching this past weekend — timed with the start of Virgo season — the hub gives subscribers access to […]
Devon Walker has announced his departure from Saturday Night Live after three seasons on the long-running NBC sketch series. The comedian revealed the news in an Instagram post Monday, where he shared a mix of behind-the-scenes photos, a screenshot of him texting “I’m out” with a party hat emoji, and even a picture of President […]
ESSENCE Ventures has confirmed that Caroline Wanga will not be returning to her role as President and CEO after being on health leave since September 2024. In a statement released Monday, Richelieu Dennis, founder and chairman of Sundial Technology & Media Group, parent company of ESSENCE Ventures praised Wanga’s leadership and impact: “We are profoundly […]
Jesse Williams is taking his talents from Grey Sloan Memorial to the Amalfi Coast. The Grey’s Anatomy alum stars in Prime Video’s new action-drama series Hotel Costiera, a sleek limited series blending luxury, mystery, and high stakes. All six episodes drop globally on September 24, 2025. The Story Williams plays Daniel De Luca, a half-Italian […]
Woody McClain is stepping behind the camera for the first time, and he’s bringing his community with him every step of the way. The Power Book II: Ghost star has launched a Kickstarter campaign to finance his debut romantic comedy, inviting fans to not just watch but actively shape the film’s creation. His yet-to-be-titled rom-com […]
Paramount has picked up The Island, an R-rated comedy feature pitch from Trevor Noah, with Neighbors writer Andrew Jay Cohen set to pen the screenplay. The story follows two polar opposites—a powerful, type-A businesswoman and a devoted but unlucky high school teacher—who survive a plane crash and must learn to coexist on a deserted island. […]
The world premiere of Purple Rain, the Broadway-bound stage adaptation of Prince’s iconic 1984 film, has now set its full cast. As previously announced, musician-songwriter Kris Kollins will make his professional stage debut as The Kid — the role originated by Prince — alongside & Juliet star Rachel Webb as Apollonia. The production will play […]