It’s all in the family for some of these actors and you probably had no idea about these black actors with famous parents. The reason you don’t know they come from a rich lineage is not that they hide their legacy but they are busy making a name for themselves. They understand that Hollywood is […]
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6 TV Episodes That Celebrate Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. He created it as an African-American holiday as a way to empower Black people to rediscover and celebrate their African heritage “rather than simply imitate the practice of the dominant society.” READ: All The Stars We Lost From the Friday Franchise It is observed for 7 […]
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Chasten Harmon and John Magaro to star in The Mistress
Chasten Harmon and John Magaro to star in writer-director Greg Pritikin’s feature ‘The Mistress.’ The film follows newlyweds Parker (Magaro) and Madeline (Harmon) who move into their dream home – a 1892 Queen Ann Victorian in LA’s historic Angelino Heights neighborhood. READ: Essence Atkins, Michelle Mitchenor, Gary Dourdan Join First Wives Club Season 2 Shortly […]
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Cory Hardrict Joins Karen Movie — Coke Daniels is Directing
Cory Hardrict joins Coke Daniels’ Karen movie opposite Taryn Manning who stars as the titular character. Coke Daniels is writing the indie thriller that centers on Karen White (Manning), who believes that races should stick to their “own kind” and carries this belief into her neighborhood. When a black family moves in next door, Karen […]
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Wayne Brady to Star in Autobiographical Comedy Based on His Co-Parenting Blended Family
Wayne Brady is set to topline an autobiographical hybrid comedy. Brady is collaborating on this project with his ex-wife, Mandie Taketa as well as Will & Grace writer-producers Tracy Poust and Jon Kinnally. READ: Sister Act 3 is Officially in Development With Whoopi Goldberg and Tyler Perry Attached The project will center on a divorced […]
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BET+ Greenlights Railway Workers Limited Series The Porter
BET+ greenlights The Porter (working title) along with Canada’s Public Broadcaster (CBC). Arnold Pinnock, Annmarie Morais, Marsha Greene, Bruce Ramsay, and Aubrey Nealon teamed up to create the series. It is an original drama centering on a group of railway workers who unite to form the world’s first Black union. The Porter is set in the […]
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All American Spin-off in the Works + Lamon Archey, GG Townson Join Season 3 [Trailer]
There is an All American spin-off in the works and the spin-off will be based on an unsuspecting character. The All American spin-off is still in the dealmaking stages but if it gets greenlit it will center on Simone Hicks character, played by Geffri Maya. Maya’s character Simone was introduced on All American‘s second season. […]
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Hollywood’s Next Big Thing: 25 Actors To Keep on Your Radar
Hollywood is full of talent. Many get their just due, while others go overlooked and underappreciated. But not by us. We are highlighting 25 actors to keep on your radar. They are making waves in Hollywood and you should make sure you know who they are now and follow their career because it is only […]
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Lorraine Toussaint, Cree Summers, Brian Tyree Henry to Lend Voice in The Magician Elephant
Lorraine Toussaint, Brian Tyree Henry, and Cree Summers are just a few of the stars attached to Netflix’s new animation The Magician’s Elephant. The film is based on two-time Newbery Award-winner Kate DiCamillo’s novel of the same name and it will mark Wendy Rogers’ directorial debut. She will direct based on a script by Martin […]
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Jennifer Lopez to Star in The Cipher Adaptation For Netflix
Jennifer Lopez is set to star in and produce The Cipher for Netflix. The feature film is an adaptation of Isabella Maldonado’s crime novel of the same name. The story centers on FBI agent Nina Guerrero (Lopez), who finds herself drawn into a serial killer’s web after he posts complex codes and riddles online corresponding […]