Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Netflix is gearing up to check into the world of medical dramas with Pulse, its high-stakes new series starring Jessie T. Usher, Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Jack Bannon (Pennyworth), Chelsea Muirhead (Warrior), Daniela Nieves (Vampire Academy), Jessy Yates (Law & Order: SVU), Néstor Carbonell (Lost), Justina Machado, Jessica Rothe, Santiago Segura, Ash Santos, and Arturo […]
If you’ve been glued to Severance’s mind-bending second season (me), wondering what on earth is happening at Lumon Industries (also, me)—you’re not alone. But don’t worry, some answers might be on the way. Quinta Brunson is stepping into the Lumon universe—well, sort of. She’s set to moderate an exclusive Q&A for the Apple TV+ thriller, […]
Netflix is keeping the ball in play—Running Point has officially been renewed for a second season, just one week after its debut. The streaming giant announced the news on Thursday, but it was Kate Hudson who broke it to fans with excitement. In a video shared to Netflix’s official X account, she said: “A good […]
Lifetime is diving into another real-life story with Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story, a Ripped from the Headlines film that will leave you questioning just how well you know your own history. Starring and executive produced by Yaya DaCosta (The Lincoln Lawyer, Chicago Med), the film is based on Monique Smith’s memoir, detailing […]
Gabourey Sidibe is stepping into a powerful new role in Give Me Back My Daughter, Lifetime’s latest original movie that puts a mother’s love and resilience to the test. The Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee and NAACP Image Award winner leads the emotional drama, set to premiere Saturday, April 5, at 8p/7c on Lifetime. […]
Another one bites the dust. Netflix has officially pulled the plug on The Recruit after just two seasons, despite the espionage dramedy making a strong showing on the platform. The news was first broken by Colton Dunn, who played former CIA operative Lester Kitchens, on social media. “The Recruit has been cancelled y’all,” he posted […]
Tyler Perry is collecting network deals like Pokemon cards. From BET to Prime Video to Netflix, Perry’s empire keeps expanding, and now, A+E Global Media (formerly A+E Networks) is the latest to join his roster. In a major move, Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) and Pantheon Media Group—which teamed up last year to develop unscripted content—just […]
The year 2000 brought us a mix of unforgettable films that captured our attention in unexpected ways. Whether it was Tyra Banks bringing her doll to life in Life-Size or various versions of Eddie Murphy in Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, these movies took us on wild rides, blending comedy, drama, and adventure. From heartwarming […]
Courtney A. Kemp is back in her crime drama bag, and this time, she’s teaming up with Tani Marole for a brand-new thriller at Netflix. Under Kemp’s overall deal with the streamer, Nemesis marks the duo’s first project together—an action-packed heist series that promises to flip the genre on its head. The series has tapped […]
Black Hollywood is taking center stage in 2025 with two must-watch documentaries that pull back the curtain on the industry’s past, present, and future. Seen and Heard and Number One on the Call Sheet are set to celebrate, examine, and challenge the narratives surrounding Black creatives in TV and film—because the story of Hollywood isn’t […]