Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Laura Dern and producing partner Jayme Lemons have spent years shaping stories that push against convention, center complex women, and challenge the mythology of the American dream. With Palm Royale returning for its second season on Apple TV, the duo steps even deeper into that mission — not just as executive producers through their company […]
Netflix’s Being Eddie invites audiences into Eddie Murphy’s world like never before — and somehow, after nearly 50 years of knowing his work, it still feels fresh. Directed by two-time Oscar winner Angus Wall (The Social Network, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), this isn’t your typical documentary. It’s not about fame, flashbacks, or talking […]
Peacock has canceled on Poker Face after two celebrated seasons — but creator Rian Johnson isn’t ready to call game over just yet. The Emmy-nominated mystery series, led by Natasha Lyonne as the lie-detecting Charlie Cale, won’t return to Peacock for a third season. Instead, Johnson and his team are shopping the series to other […]
NBC has locked in premiere dates for its 2026 midseason lineup, including the debut of the Tina Fey–produced comedy The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins starring Tracy Morgan. The single-camera comedy follows disgraced former football star Reggie Dinkins (Morgan), who’s on a mission to rebuild his image — and his life — with the […]
O-T Fagbenle is joining creative forces with Osun Group for a darkly funny, action-packed new series in development at Amazon MGM Studios. Titled Kill the Bedfords, the apocalyptic comedy follows a dysfunctional family on a chaotic road trip to save their grandfather as the world collapses around them. The show is described as “a darkly […]
Robin Roberts is honoring a legend. The Good Morning America anchor and producer is developing a scripted biopic and companion documentary centered on the life and legacy of Grammy-winning icon Roberta Flack, the unmistakable voice behind classics like ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ and ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.’ READ: Roberta Flack, […]
Kenya Barris is joining forces with Emmy-nominated filmmaker Chris Moukarbel (Gaga: Five Foot Two) for a new documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and career of music icon Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. The film, currently in production with backing from HarbourView Equity Partners, will take audiences inside the mind of one of the most celebrated songwriters and […]
Thomas Q. Jones is the latest to join Dan Fogelman’s untitled football drama series for Hulu. Created and written by Fogelman, the series is set inside the world of the NFL and centers around a generational family dynamic within a professional football organization. Christopher Meloni leads the ensemble cast as head coach Danny, with Sam […]
The Wayans family is officially back in the building. Damon Wayans Jr., Kim Wayans, Sydney Park, and Gregg Wayans-Benson are among 14 new additions to the ever-growing cast of Scary Movie 6. Joining them are Saturday Night Live alum Heidi Gardner and fellow SNL vet Cheri Oteri, who returns to the spoof-horror franchise alongside Chris […]
Tyra Banks’ SMiZE Productions is diving into the world of beauty and innovation with a feature film centered on the real woman behind the iconic nail polish brand — Sally Hansen. Though her name is recognized globally, the woman herself remains an enigma. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Hansen was a savvy businesswoman, journalist, and […]