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Rickey Smiley is stepping back into the spotlight—and this time, he’s bringing the funny like only he can. The beloved comedian, radio host, and cultural staple is returning to the stage for Fool-ish, his first stand-up comedy special in over ten years. And the best part? It’s dropping on Hulu May 30. This isn’t just […]
Netflix has just released the official trailer for Forever, the dreamy, heartfelt coming-of-age drama from creator and showrunner Mara Brock Akil. Based on Judy Blume’s landmark 1975 novel, the series premieres globally on May 8, 2025, and from the looks of this newly dropped trailer—it’s impossible not to fall in love. READ: ‘Children of Blood and […]
Get ready to fall in love with The Best Man crew all over again—just in a whole new way. Malcolm D. Lee, the mind behind the iconic rom-com franchise, is switching up the script and picking up the pen (literally). This summer, he’s bringing fans The Best Man: Unfinished Business, a novel continuation of the […]
Sometimes, you’ve got to take matters into your own hands — and that’s exactly what Spike Lee did. When this year’s Cannes Film Festival lineup dropped with a noticeable omission — his upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest — Lee didn’t sit back and wait. Just over an hour after the official announcement, the filmmaker hopped […]
Netflix’s upcoming crime drama Nemesis, created by Courtney A. Kemp (Power) and Tani Marole, continues to take shape with a fresh wave of talent joining the cast. The newest additions—Shane Johnson, Stephanie Sigman, Quincy Isaiah, Jay Reeves, Moe Irvin, Mike O’Malley, Khalilah Joi, and Siua Ikale’o—will appear in recurring roles alongside the previously announced Matthew […]
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HBO is all in on The Last of Us. The network has officially renewed the Emmy-winning drama for a third season—days before season two makes its debut on Sunday, April 13. Based on the acclaimed PlayStation video game franchise, the first season of The Last of Us captivated audiences and critics alike, quickly becoming one […]
Another murder, another season, and another incredible addition to the Only Murders in the Building guestbook. Jermaine Fowler is the latest name to join the growing list of season 5’s recurring cast for Hulu’s hit murder-mystery comedy. And if the lineup wasn’t stacked enough already, he joins previously announced heavy-hitters Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, Téa […]
Bounce TV is bringing back the laughs with the official renewal of its hit comedy Mind Your Business. The show returns for a second season on June 7 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, following a successful debut that pulled in over 2 million households during its premiere weekend—setting a new record for the network’s […]
Sophie Okonedo, Chloe Coleman, and Ms. Marvel breakout Iman Vellani are just a few of the familiar (and fresh) faces you’ll see in Mouse, a new indie drama that just wrapped production. Directed by creative duo Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan—best known for their Sundance hit Ghostlight—Mouse centers on best friends Minnie (Katherine Mallen Kupferer) […]
New York theater is having a moment — and the Washington family is right at the center of it. This season, Denzel Washington and his daughter Olivia Washington are headlining two separate yet equally powerful productions: Shakespeare’s Othello on Broadway and Alice Childress’s Wine in the Wilderness Off-Broadway. And while the two don’t share a […]