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Netflix is ready to up the stakes. On May 15, the streamer will premiere BET, a live-action series based on Kakegurui — Homura Kawamoto’s manga that built a massive following with its intense, over-the-top story about gambling, status, and survival at an elite academy. Since first hitting shelves in 2014, Kakegurui (Compulsive Gambler in English) […]
More than two decades after Desperate Housewives made Wisteria Lane a household name, the iconic cul-de-sac is getting a bold new reboot. Onyx Collective is developing a fresh reimagining of the hit ABC mystery dramedy, with Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street leading the charge behind the scenes. The new series, also titled Wisteria Lane, is being […]
Apple TV+ has tapped Rome Flynn, Ana Ortiz, and Sherri Saum for recurring roles in its upcoming limited series Imperfect Women, joining an already star-studded cast led by executive producers and stars Kerry Washington and Elisabeth Moss. Based on Araminta Hall’s novel, Imperfect Women follows three women whose decades-long friendship is shattered by a crime. […]
The Four Horsemen are back—and they’ve brought reinforcements. Lionsgate just dropped the official trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the third film in the high-stakes illusionist caper franchise. Mark your calendars: the magical mischief hits theaters November 14. Jesse Eisenberg returns as J. Daniel Atlas, flanked once again by the original crew—Woody […]
Sony Pictures has dropped the first official images from Caught Stealing via Variety, Darren Aronofsky’s gritty crime thriller set in the wild heart of late-’90s New York. Led by Austin Butler, the film also stars Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Bad Bunny, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Matt Smith — all caught in a dangerous web […]
Diarra From Detroit is back, and BET+ is giving the greenlight for a second season of the dramedy that has everyone talking. Created, written, and starring the bold and talented Diarra Kilpatrick, the show quickly became a favorite among fans and critics after its debut, and now it’s ready to keep delivering. Bryan Terrell Clark, […]
Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical is about to get even more star-studded with the addition of Taye Diggs and Wayne Brady to its cast. Beginning July 22, Brady will take on the role of Harold Zidler, and Diggs will play The Duke of Monroth at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. This Tony-winning production, based on Baz […]
Giancarlo Esposito Keeps Building His Empire with Yet Another Major Role Giancarlo Esposito is proving once again why he’s the go-to talent for powerhouse performances. Fresh off his roles in The Residence, The Electric State, and Captain America: Brave New World, Esposito is adding yet another intriguing project to his ever-expanding resume. READ: ‘Your Mother Your […]
UPDATED April 2026 For decades, Black filmmakers have been told their stories don’t travel, their budgets don’t justify the returns, or their names can’t carry blockbusters. Time and time again, they’ve proven that narrative wrong—with receipts to match. This week, that legacy grows once again as Tyree Dillihay joins an increasingly rare group of filmmakers […]
This time next year, Italianna will be the movie everybody’s buzzing about. Universal Pictures has officially locked in April 10, 2026, as the theatrical release date for Italianna, a new feature directed by Kat Coiro (Marry Me). And while the plot is still being kept under tight wraps, what we do know already has us […]