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Amandla Stenberg is facing a wave of racist and homophobic backlash online following their casting in the upcoming “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte.” Rather than shrinking back from the hate, Stenberg has taken a powerful stand, channeling their frustration into a new song titled “Discourse.” This isn’t the first time Stenberg has experienced online negativity. […]
The fourth and final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” has made an impressive mark on Starz, setting new records for the network. According to Starz, the season premiere attracted over 6.5 million viewers across multiple platforms in its first week, solidifying it as one of the network’s most successful debuts. Viewership data highlights the […]
Netflix is set to release “Simone Biles Rising,” a new docu-series that delves into the life and comeback of already legendary gymnast Simone Biles. The two-part series premieres ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, is an intimate look at Biles’ journey from the highs of her early career to the challenges she faced at the […]
Netflix’s upcoming ‘Man on Fire’ series has found its John Creasy and Poe in Yahya Abdul Mateen II and newly added Billie Boullett. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will take on the role of John Creasy, a character previously brought to life by Denzel Washington in the 2004 film. Creasy is a former Special Forces Mercenary grappling […]
Updated with trailer: Lifetime has announced the cast for its upcoming film, Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love. The movie will premiere on Saturday, August 17th at 8/7c under the “Terry McMillan Presents” banner. The cast includes Garcelle Beauvais, Vaughn W. Hebron, Lela Rochon, Emmy-winner Loretta Devine, and Donna Biscoe. This film reunites Rochon and […]
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The ever-busy Kandi Burruss has joined the cast of Onyx Collective’s “Reasonable Doubt” for its second season. The announcement was made on Good Morning America, featuring a clip of one of her scenes. “Reasonable Doubt” returns on August 22 with a double-episode premiere. New episodes will stream every Thursday on Hulu. In the upcoming season, […]
Jonathan Majors is set to lead the cast of the upcoming revenge thriller “Merciless,” as exclusively reported by Deadline. The film is based on an original screenplay by Frank Hannah and will be directed by Martin Villeneuve, known for his sci-fi film “Mars et Avril.” “Merciless” follows the story of a top CIA interrogator who […]
UPDATED WITH NEW TRAILER: A24 has released the official poster and trailer for its much-anticipated psychological horror film, ‘The Front Room.’ Directed by the Eggers Brothers, Max and Sam, the film is set for a nationwide release on September 6. Adapted from Susan Hill’s short story, the film stars Brandy Norwood, marking her return to […]
The CW has quielty released the teaser trailer for the second season of “61st Street.” This gripping drama, starring Courtney B. Vance and Aunjanue Ellis, is set to return on Monday, July 22, at 9 pm. “61st Street” chronicles the harrowing journey of Moses Johnson (played by Tosin Cole), a promising Black high school athlete […]
Blumhouse Productions and Universal have announced the addition of Peyton Jackson and Estella Kahiha to the cast of the upcoming thriller “The Woman in the Yard,” directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Joining them are previously announced cast members Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, and Russell Hornsby. The film’s plot remains undisclosed, but anticipation is high given the […]