Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
In the early 1970s, two iconic sitcoms—Sanford and Son and The Brady Bunch—competed for audiences on Friday nights. While both are now recognized as staples of classic television, their head-to-head ratings battle shaped the fate of one show and solidified the legacy of the other. When Sanford and Son premiered in 1972, it was an […]
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The Best Man is one of those rare films that seamlessly blends humor, drama, and heartfelt storytelling to create an enduring classic. Released in 1999, this romantic comedy-drama, written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, became a cornerstone of Black cinema. Featuring an incredible ensemble cast including Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Terrence Howard, […]
Lifetime has debuted the trailer for I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story, an original biopic chronicling the legendary disco queen’s rise, fall, and triumphant resurgence. Premiering Saturday, February 8 at 8/7c as part of Lifetime’s Voices of a Lifetime series, the film stars Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango (Lawmen: Bass Reeves) as Gloria Gaynor […]
Mary J. Blige is back to merge her iconic music with cinematic storytelling as the trailer for her film Family Affair premieres. Inspired by her 2001 chart-topping hit of the same name, the film marks the next step in Blige’s multi-picture partnership with Lifetime and is slated to premiere on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at […]
Lifetime is set to bring the inspiring story of 80s music icon Lisa Velez, famously known as Lisa Lisa, to the screen in the highly anticipated biopic Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story. Slated to premiere on Saturday, February 1, at 8 p.m. ET, the film offers an intimate look into the […]
Get ready for more crimes, drama, and messy emotions when Wild Cards returns for Season 2 on Wednesday, February 5, at 8/7c on The CW. The series is bringing back the dynamic duo of Detective Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti), the no-nonsense cop, and Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan), the bold and clever con artist, as they […]
Marlon Wayans just gave us something to talk about. During his sit-down on Big Boy TV, the actor, writer, and producer not only revealed plans for a sequel to Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood but gave an update on Scary Movie 6. It’s been nearly 30 […]
1995 was a groundbreaking year for television, with the debut of several iconic shows that are now celebrating their 30th anniversary. It was also a transformative year for networks, as WB and UPN launched, introducing fresh and diverse stories to our screens. The Wayans Bros. was WB’s very first show, while Star Trek: Voyager* took […]
Actor Brian J. White stepped into a real-life crisis on Thursday when he and several of his neighbors worked together to apprehend a man carrying a blowtorch in Woodland Hills, Deadline reports. The incident occurred as Los Angeles faced a devastating wildfire crisis, including the Kenneth Fire, which was rapidly spreading through nearby West Hills. […]
NBC’s Today show is undergoing a significant shift following Hoda Kotb’s departure. As Kotb bids farewell on January 10, Jenna Bush Hager is preparing to usher in a new era for the program’s fourth hour, now rebranded as Today with Jenna & Friends. READ: Hoda Kotb to Exit ‘Today’ Show in Early 2025 After 26 Years […]