Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
The 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival has recently announced its lineup, bringing a significant breakthrough for diversity in cinema. Among the selected works in the Official Competition, five women filmmakers are taking the spotlight, and making history is Ava DuVernay, the first Black woman to be featured in this prestigious category. DuVernay’s upcoming […]
Taraji P. Henson, LaChanze, and Entertainment company Madison Wells Live, join the producing team of Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere play, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” The play, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, addresses themes that deeply resonate within the Black community and will be an essential addition to the Broadway stage. […]
This Christmas in July, STARZ is gifting fans of the “Power” franchise with an exclusive first look at the upcoming Power Book IV: Force season 2. The highly anticipated second season promises even more power and problems for our protagonist, Tommy Egan (portrayed by Joseph Sikora). This time, Tommy is embroiled in a high-stakes turf […]
Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most prominent figures in Hollywood, gracing the silver screen with his powerful performances and captivating presence. While he has delivered countless memorable roles, there is one movie in particular that he believes could have been his ticket to Oscar glory. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Did You Know: Ja […]
In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary and the current wave of woman-domination in the genre, Netflix has just dropped the trailer for its upcoming docu-series, “Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop.” Produced by Culture House, this groundbreaking four-part series is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Netflix on August 9, 2023. It promises to […]
Prime Video has released the highly anticipated trailer for “Gen V,” the college-set spinoff of the hit series “The Boys.” The show will debut on September 29, with three episodes premiering on the same day, followed by weekly releases until the season finale on November 3. “Gen V” follows the training of the first generation […]
I had the privilege of watching one of the most impactful conversation starters, the documentary “Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land,” directed by the talented Eternal Polk. This eye-opening project takes viewers on an educational journey through the current and historical aspects of black farming in the United States, shining a light on a […]
Universal Pictures has released the trailer for “The Last Voyage of the Demeter,” an upcoming horror film directed by André Øvredal. Based on a chilling chapter from Bram Stoker’s classic novel, Dracula, the movie follows the harrowing story of the merchant ship Demeter, chartered to transport fifty unmarked wooden crates from Carpathia to London. As […]
In a recent heartfelt video message, Jamie Foxx, four months after hospitalization, opened up about his recent health journey and expressed his deep gratitude towards fans for their unwavering support during this challenging time. Foxx clarified some of the rumors that have been circulating about his health, providing reassurance and setting the record straight. “I […]
Amidst the historic actors and writers strike, DB Woodside, known for his roles in popular TV shows like “Lucifer” and “The Night Agent,” took to social media to address the reality faced by most actors in the entertainment industry. As the strike continues, Woodside passionately shared the challenges that many actors experience, dispelling the misconception […]