Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Dave Chappelle clinched his fifth Grammy for Best Comedy Album with “Dave Chappelle: What’s in a Name?” The album, an extension of his 2022 Netflix special, triumphed over contenders like Wanda Sykes, Sarah Silverman, Chris Rock, and host Trevor Noah at the 66th Grammy Awards. READ: Viola Davis Achieves EGOT Status with Recent Grammy Win […]
Angela “Angie” Beyincé has secured a series regular role in the ongoing seventh season of Tyler Perry’s BET series, Sistas. Known for her portrayal of Pam, the sharp-witted salon manager, and friend to salon owner Karen Mott, Beyincé’s character has been a recurring one, offering comedic relief. With a prior appearance in 73 episodes in […]
BMF’s Myles Bullock joins the cast of Peacock‘s true crime limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Ordered to series in December, the show is based on the Will Packer-produced podcast chronicling an armed robbery during Muhammad Ali’s (portrayed by Dexter Darden) 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta. He joins previously cast Kevin Hart, Samuel […]
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming Peanuts special, “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” set to premiere globally on February 16, 2024. This special, produced by Peanuts and WildBrain, delves into the origin story of Franklin Armstrong, the first Black character introduced to the Peanuts comic strip in 1968. Directed by Emmy Award […]
Two-time Tony nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson and Academy Award nominee Margaret Avery are set to join Ted Danson in Mike Schur’s upcoming comedy series, “A Classic Spy.” The show, based on the 2021 Oscar-nominated documentary “The Mole Agent,” follows Charles (Danson), a retired man turned undercover detective. The cast includes Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz, […]
Wood Harris, Teyana Taylor, and Shayna McHayle aka Junglepussy are the latest to join Paul Anderson’s untitled feature. They join previously cast Regina Hall, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Sean Penn. This feature reunites Hall with McHayle, her Support The Girls co-star and with Wood Harris. The two starred in Paid in Full together. Alana Haim, who […]
Iconic actor Carl Weathers, renowned for his portrayal of Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and his roles in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson, and numerous other cinematic gems, passed away on Tuesday, as announced by his family. He was 76. In their statement, his family expressed profound sorrow, stating, “We […]
After months of speculation and concern, Wendy Williams has emerged back into the public eye with a raw and emotional trailer for her upcoming Lifetime documentary, titled “Where Is Wendy Williams?” The trailer, released by Lifetime, offers a poignant glimpse into the tumultuous journey of the beloved former talk show host as she grapples with […]
Prime Video has released trailer for its upcoming adult animated series, “The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy,” as well as the star-studded guest lineup set to grace Season One. “The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy” follows the escapades of Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak, alien best friends and renowned intergalactic surgeons, as they […]
Nnamdi Asomugha, known for his role in “Sylvie’s Love,” is set to star alongside Jessica Chastain in the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series, “The Savant.” The eight-episode series, inspired by a true story featured in Cosmopolitan. Chastain takes on the role of the Savant, a top-secret investigator who delves into online hate groups, aiming to […]