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First ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ and Now ‘Martin’ Young Martin, the upcoming hour-long drama series, marks a bold return for Martin Lawrence’s iconic sitcom character. The series is being developed by Lawrence himself and his production company, RunTelDat, in collaboration with Marvin Peart’s WonderHill Studios. Set against the backdrop of present-day Detroit, the series […]

Aml Ameen leads the cast in the feature thriller “Killing of a Nation” Aml Ameen (“A Man In Full,” “Rustin”) dives headfirst into the political maelstrom of Haiti in the upcoming thriller “Killing of a Nation.” Ameen takes on the role of Anderson Toussaint, a young American lobbyist navigating the treacherous waters of Haitian politics. […]

Prime Video has officially greenlit “The Greatest,” a limited series exploring the life of Muhammad Ali, with Jaalan Best cast as the iconic boxer (yes, previous rumors of his casting were true). This highly anticipated project comes from executive producers Michael B. Jordan, known for his work in the “Creed” franchise, and Ben Watkins, the […]

Zoë Kravitz is in negotiations to star alongside Austin Butler in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming crime thriller, “Caught Stealing,” for Sony Pictures. Based on Charlie Huston’s novel of the same name, “Caught Stealing” revolves around Hank Thompson, a former baseball player whose life spirals into chaos as he is unwittingly thrust into the criminal underworld of […]

Leslie Jones and Deon Cole are set to headline the second annual Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, happening from September 27-29 at The Wharf and DC Improv. Jones, best known for her work on Saturday Night Live, will perform on Sunday, September 29. Deon Cole, a standout from Black-ish, will host the “Breakout Comedian […]

ABC has added actors Deric Augustine to the cast of “The Rookie” as recurring guest stars in its upcoming seventh season. He is one of two Rookies, including Patrick Keleher, that join the new sesason. The news was shared during Disney’s presentation at the summer 2024 Television Critics Association press tour. “The Rookie,” created by […]

After its successful run in the film festival circuit, the cast of “Paper Line” is coming back together for the sequel, “Paper Line: Bragging Rights.” “Paper Line,” the brainchild of writer and director Ryan Watson, follows seven pledges striving to join Alpha Omega Sigma, a secret fraternity of Black martial artists at a historically Black […]

The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI), founded by the visionary Byllye Avery, is making waves with their new documentary ‘Me Period,’ which dives headfirst into the often-taboo topic of menstruation, particularly within Black families. This isn’t your average coming-of-age story. ‘Me Period’ features real families, including actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and author Tabitha Brown alongside […]

The second season of “Reasonable Doubt” is set to premiere on August 22nd. The trailer for the new season is officially out, giving fans a glimpse into the tough decisions Jax Stewart’s is facing this season. With Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” playing in the background, fans are quickly introduced to the season’s central conflict: Jax’s […]

ABC’s fall schedule includes a mix of new and returning shows. Among the highlights are long-running favorites ‘9-1-1’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ anchor the lineup, returning for their eighth and record-breaking 21st seasons respectively. Both shows return on Thursdays starting September 26th. However, the Fall slate isn’t all about familiar faces. Newcomer ‘High Potential,’ a drama […]