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Renowned costume designer Ruth E. Carter is set to release her new book, “The Art of Ruth E. Carter,” which will chronicle her incredible three-decade long career in costuming. Published by Chronicle Books, with a foreward by Danai Gurira, The Art of Ruth E Carter is a definitive, deluxe art book that will showcase Carter’s […]
Actress Tasha Smith is set to replace Theresa Randle in the upcoming Sony Pictures film, “Bad Boys 4,” alongside actors Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Smith will portray Theresa, the devoted wife of Marcus Burnett (played by Lawrence) in the film franchise. Randle played the same character in the first three films. Details about the […]
Whoopi Goldberg is venturing into new territory with a graphic novel, The Change, for Dark Horse Comics. The Change is a superhero story centered around a woman who breaks the mold of comic book heroes. Co-written by Goldberg and Jaime Paglia, the book features illustrations by Sunkanmi Akinboye, colors by Alexandria Batchelor, and lettering by […]
Wendell Pierce and Erika Woods have landed recurring roles in Season 3 of Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Power Book III: Raising Kanan, the third installment of the Power Universe, follows the origin story of Kanan Stark, the ultimate franchise baddie, portrayed by MeKai Curtis. The series explores Kanan’s journey into the criminal world […]
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike is in full swing, with more than 11,000 television and film writers on strike seeking better wages and job security. This is the largest strike of its kind since 2007 and threatens some of television’s most watched and beloved shows. READ: WGA Strike 2023: 15 Things to Know for […]
Welcome the nominees for the 76th annual Tony Awards! This year, we’re thrilled to highlight the outstanding Black talent and productions that have graced the Broadway stage. READ: Check Out the 26 Projects Screening at The 2023 American Black Film Festival…So Far One of the standout nominees is the legendary Audra McDonald, who earned her historic […]
The current Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has been making headlines recently, and as an everyday viewer, it can be overwhelming to understand what’s going on. The strike is the result of failed negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) for a new contract. The writers’ demands […]
Paramount’s Gladiator sequel just got even more star-studded with the addition of Pedro Pascal. The “Mandalorian” and “Last of Us” star is in final negotiations to join the cast, which already includes Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Connie Nielsen, with Joseph Quinn in talks to join. This won’t be the first time Washington […]
After a six-season run on Fox, the Ryan Murphy-produced drama series 911 is making the move to ABC for its seventh season. The spinoff series, 911: Lone Star, will remain on Fox for its fifth season after being renewed. Disney’s 20th Television owns both series, and Fox’s decision to cancel 911 was due to financial […]
After a long wait of more than two decades, fans of the 2002 movie Juwanna Mann may be happy to learn that a Juwanna Mann sequel is reportedly in the works. Actor Miguel A. Núñez Jr., who starred in the original film as Jamal Jefferies, recently revealed the exciting news in an interview with TMZ. […]