Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Tyler Perry is always creating. Whether it’s film, television, or a new partnership, he keeps the content coming at a relentless pace. With two newly launched FAST channels in collaboration with BET Media Group—BET Tyler Perry Comedy and BET Tyler Perry Drama—his extensive catalog is now more accessible than ever. And if you think that […]
Antwon Tanner (One Tree Hill) is bringing the laughs in The Roaring Game, a new sports comedy from producer Chad A. Verdi and Verdi Productions (Bleed for This). He will star alongside Darin Brooks (Blue Mountain State), and Fivel Stewart (The Recruit), Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie), and Justin Chatwin (Shameless) in this underdog story […]
Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer is gearing up for an explosive fourth season, adding Marcus Henderson (Get Out) and Gigi Zumbado (Heart Eyes) to its cast. The season picks up right where the Season 3 finale left off—Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) is in serious trouble. Arrested after a client’s body was discovered in the trunk of […]
The 56th annual NAACP Image Awards wrapped up in grand fashion on Saturday, Feb. 22, with The Six Triple Eight dominating the film categories and Kamala Harris delivering a rousing speech that took aim at political and corporate power. Hosted by Deon Cole and broadcast live on BET and CBS from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, […]
The Wayans family, a powerhouse dynasty in comedy, television, and film, has officially been inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. The honor was bestowed at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, held on February 22, 2025, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California. Recognized for their trailblazing contributions to entertainment, the Wayans family’s […]
Angela Bassett’s Athena Grant is setting sail once again—this time, straight into a high-stakes mystery aboard ABC’s Doctor Odyssey. The 9-1-1 sergeant, who barely survived a cruise disaster at the start of Season 7, finds herself back at sea in a special crossover episode airing March 20. This time, Athena boards The Odyssey during Casino […]
Globoplay is stepping boldly into the horror genre with Reincarnate, its first original supernatural thriller. The Brazilian streamer’s latest venture will make its debut at this year’s Berlinale Series Market Selects, setting the stage for an international audience to experience a deeply rooted, genre-bending story that taps into Brazil’s cultural and spiritual landscape. Led by […]
Danielle Deadwyler is stepping into full survival mode in 40 Acres, a pulse-pounding, post-apocalyptic thriller that was recently acquired by Magnolia Pictures setting it up for a theatrical release this summer. Set in a famine-stricken future where animal life has been wiped out and humanity is barely holding on, 40 Acres follows Hailey Freeman (Deadwyler), […]
The highly entertaining Poker Face is gearing up for its second season, and while Peacock hasn’t set a premiere date just yet, the cast list just keeps growing. The latest names added to the mix include Davionte “GaTa” Ganter (Dave), John Cho (Searching), Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice), Justin Theroux (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), and Patti Harrison […]
Kamala Harris is stepping into her next chapter with the backing of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). The former Vice President has signed with the powerhouse agency for representation across all areas, with a particular focus on speaking engagements and publishing. CAA will work closely with Harris to craft strategic opportunities that align with her long-standing […]