Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Tyler Perry, the multi-talented entrepreneur, has made it to Forbes’ “World’s 10 Highest-Paid Entertainers” list for the second year in a row. The list includes notable names from the world of music, cinema, and digital media, with a combined earning of $1.35 billion this year. Interestingly, Jay-Z and Kanye West, who featured in the list […]
The musical “Once Upon a One More Time” has announced its lead cast members for its upcoming Broadway run. Justin Guarini, Briga Heelan, and Aisha Jackson will reprise their roles, which they originated during the show’s tryout in Washington, D.C. The production offers a new perspective on beloved fairy tale characters, exploring their lives beyond […]
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Chester “Tre” Rogers is a man of many talents. The 29-year-old wide receiver has been juggling his successful NFL career with his passion for acting, including his recurring role in the hit Starz show “BMF.” Rogers has been interested in acting since he was just 10 years old and has starred in several movie projects, […]
Yvette Nicole Brown, Ayesha Harris, Page Kennedy, and Cameron Fuller are starring in the upcoming paramedic action-comedy Code 3 from Wayfarer Studios and Circle of Confusion. They all join a cast led by Lil Rel Howery, Rainn Wilson, and Aimee Carrero. Howery and Wilson are also executive producing. Code 3 follows follows a day-in-the-life of […]
Marvel fans will have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated film The Marvels starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani. The film, previously scheduled for release on July 28, 2023, will now hit theaters on November 10. Directed by Nia DaCosta from a script by Megan McDonnell, The Marvels is the […]
Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most iconic and influential rap groups in American music history, has been brought to life in the Hulu series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga.” The series, co-created by RZA and Alex Tse, has been a hit with fans and critics alike, telling the story of the group’s early days in an […]
Tim Meadows and Tina Fey are reprising their roles in the upcoming Mean Girls The Musical movie adaptation of the hit Broadway show of the same name. Fey wrote the original film and later wrote the book for the musical. Meadows starred as Principal Duval and as the math teacher Ms. Norbury. They join new […]
Wild Bunch International has announced its latest addition to the European Film Market slate, signing international sales for Madame Luna, a drama from Daniel Esponisa. Inspired by real-life events, the film follows an Eritrean refugee who becomes a notorious human trafficker, “Mama Luna”, with deep ties to the Italian Mafia after getting stuck in Libya. […]
Briana Middleton to lead the Apple series adaptation of “Metropolis,” the iconic 1927 Fritz Lang sci-fi film. The series was officially greenlit by the streamer in March 2022 and will be written, directed, and executive produced by Sam Esmail. He is doing the series with and UCP where he is under an overall deal. Lindy […]
From chart-topping hits to Hollywood blockbusters, many rappers turned actors have proven themselves as multi-talented entertainers. Over the years years, the trend of “rappers turned actors” has only grown stronger. With a natural flair for performance, these artists have successfully transitioned from the music industry to the big screen. READ: 13 Comedians Who Played The Hell […]