Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Lincoln Center Theater is continuing its commitment to August Wilson’s legacy with a new revival of Seven Guitars, directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. The production will be staged Off-Broadway at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater during the 2026–2027 season. Set in 1940s Pittsburgh, Seven Guitars follows blues musician Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton as he […]
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the full cast for its Broadway premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, directed by Whitney White. Performances begin September 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, with an official opening set for September 28. The production marks the Broadway debut of the acclaimed comedy, […]
Jake Johnson and Ben Stiller are heading to the pickleball court. Apple TV+ has released the trailer for “The Dink,” a sports comedy directed by Josh Greenbaum set to begin streaming July 24. Johnson stars as Dusty Boyd, a former tennis prodigy turned reluctant pickleball convert. Once destined for athletic greatness, Dusty spends his days […]
Faith, music, and redemption take center stage in a new independent feature aiming to bridge scripture with contemporary culture. Yesterday Today Forever, the debut film from DEECO Enterprises, will premiere June 30 on Prime Video and Apple TV, introducing audiences to a modern reimagining of one of the Bible’s most well-known stories. Rather than a […]
Broadway is adding another R&B powerhouse to its stage. Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor Luke James has officially joined the cast of the new Broadway musical Wanted, stepping into the role of Elijah as the production prepares for its 2026 run. James joins a stacked ensemble that already includes Solea Pfeiffer (Hadestown, Gatsby: An […]
When BET announced its first-ever Board of Advisors earlier this month, the message was clear: the network wanted leaders who have not only shaped culture, but understand where it’s headed next. Now, that vision is expanding with the addition of Keke Palmer. The actress, producer, entrepreneur, host, and recording artist has officially joined BET’s newly […]
A24 has unveiled the first trailer for The Debut, the latest directorial effort from Jesse Eisenberg following the critical success of A Real Pain. Written and directed by Eisenberg, the R-rated musical comedy stars Julianne Moore as Mona Friedman, a reserved housewife whose life takes an unexpected turn when she’s cast in a small role […]
UK-based production company Wall of Entertainment is heading stateside, launching two original series on Tubi this summer alongside a dedicated channel featuring over 100 episodes of its programming. Founded in 2011 by actors Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott, Wall of Entertainment has built its catalog across reality, comedy, game show, dating, cooking, sketch and drama. […]
The cast of Universal and Illumination’s upcoming animated feature Not Alone just got even more stacked. Emmy winner Lamorne Morris (Fargo, Spider-Noir) has joined the voice cast alongside previously announced stars Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez, with the news dropping out of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Chalamet, making his feature animation debut, will […]
Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee is not slowing down. BET Studios announced today an expanded exclusive overall deal with the comedian, actress, creator, and executive producer, one that stretches her creative footprint across BET’s platforms, Paramount’s broader portfolio, and third-party studios. The multi-year agreement covers developing, producing, writing, and performing in original programming, and it signals […]