Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
As we bid farewell to 2023, we reflect on the loss of some remarkable individuals who left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. Among those who have departed this year are icons like Tina Turner, whose powerful voice and stage presence made her a music legend. READ: Rest in Peace: Celebs We Lost in […]
As we bid farewell to another remarkable year in cinema, BLEX is thrilled to present a curated list of the top 10 Directorial Debuts in 2023. These emerging directors have not only made their mark but have left an indelible impression on the cinematic landscape. From the sci-fi visionary Juel Taylor to the comedically insightful […]
As we wrap up this year, we look back at a compelling mix of family-friendly entertainment that defined 2023. From the enchanting depths of “The Little Mermaid” to the multiversal exploits of “Spider Man: Across The Universe,” these releases offered something for everyone. We followed the futuristic heroes of “Supa Team 4” in Zambia and […]
WE tv has green lit “The Barnes Bunch,” a new reality series centered on Matt Barnes, his fiancé Anansa Sims and their blended family. The couple, known for their active and supportive parenting of their six children, is set to take viewers on a journey through the challenges of blending their families in this unfiltered […]
HBO has officially renewed “The Gilded Age” for a third season. The decision to continue the series was made following the success of its second season, which concluded on December 17. Season 2 of the period drama is set in Easter morning 1883, amidst significant economic changes and conflicts between old and new systems in […]
Skye Townsend is set to join the cast of the CBS comedy “The Neighborhood” for its upcoming Season 6. “The Neighborhood,” created by Jim Reynolds, revolves around a white Midwestern family adjusting to life in a predominantly African American neighborhood in Pasadena, California. The new season of The Neighborhood will bring viewers back to South […]
STARZ has announced that its crime drama “Hightown” will air its third and final season starting on Friday, January 26, 2024. The show follows Jackie Quiñones, played by Monica Raymund, as she deals with addiction and navigates the world of drugs and crime. Accompanying the announcement, STARZ released a teaser for the upcoming season. The […]
Byron Allen, the CEO of Allen Media Group, has renewed his bid to acquire BET Media Group from Paramount Global. This time he’s increasing the offer to $3.5 billion from the earlier $2.7 billion in 2023, according to sources familiar with the situation. The news follows Allen’s email to Paramount executives criticizing the pursuit of […]
Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson recently laid bare the consistent pay disparities plaguing Hollywood in an emotional SiriusXM interview with Gayle King. Promoting her upcoming film, “The Color Purple,” Henson broke down in tears as she revealed the toll of being underpaid and the impact on her career, going so far as to contemplate quitting […]
Tubi is shining a light on women’s basketball with the upcoming documentary “SHATTERED GLASS: A WNBPA Story.” The documentary aims to provide a straightforward look into the lives of WNBA players. Scheduled to debut on January 31, 2024, it’s notable for being the first documentary to feature four WNBA MVP players. The featured MVP players […]