Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Updated as of Dec 30, 2025 2025 marked the loss of influential voices across film, television, music, sports, and culture. From actors and musicians who shaped generations to writers, athletes, and cultural figures whose work left a lasting imprint, these individuals made their mark through the stories they told, the music they created, and the […]
The first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has officially arrived, and yes — it’s already cemented itself as one of next year’s must-see theatrical events. Universal has unveiled the long-awaited teaser for Nolan’s epic adaptation of Homer’s legendary saga, giving audiences their first real glimpse at the filmmaker’s ambitious return following Oppenheimer. The film […]
Disney Jr. has released the first trailer for Hey A.J.!, a new animated family comedy inspired by former Super Bowl champion turned children’s book author Martellus Bennett. The series is set to debut next month and brings Bennett’s beloved book character to the screen with color, music, and heart. Hey A.J.! centers on A.J., an […]
The Carson family is officially back — and Season 5 of The Ms. Pat Show is bringing an all-star guest lineup with it. BET+’s hit comedy returns Wednesday, January 7, with notable guest appearances from Raven-Symoné, Tisha Campbell, Tristan “Mack” Wilds, Omeretta, Sandra Caldwell, Loretta Devine, and R&B legends SWV. Inspired by comedian Pat “Ms. […]
Kevin Arkadie, a respected television writer and producer whose work helped redefine the modern TV drama, has died. He was 68. Arkadie passed away on December 17, according to his family. No cause of death has been made public. Arkadie was a key creative force behind New York Undercover, co-creating the groundbreaking Fox drama that […]
Daveed Diggs is set to star in Hulu and A24’s upcoming drama series ‘The Spot,’ joining previously announced leads Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor. Character details are being kept under wraps, but the series centers on a successful surgeon (Danes) who, alongside her schoolteacher husband (McGregor), begins to suspect she may be responsible for a […]
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has revealed the recipients of its 2026 Special Achievement Awards, recognizing leaders, innovators, and institutions making a lasting impact on film and culture. The honorees will be celebrated during two signature events early next year. At the 17th Annual AAFCA Awards on February 8, 2026, at The Maybourne […]
Do you feel that shift in the air? That’s Stranger Things gearing up for one final run. After nearly a decade of monsters, mixtapes, bikes, and bravery, the beloved Netflix series is officially heading toward its epic conclusion—and with it, the end of an era for Hawkins and the characters we’ve grown up alongside. Ahead […]
The screenplay for Sinners is officially out, and yes—fans and aspiring filmmakers can now peek behind the curtain of one of 2025’s most talked-about movies. Ryan Coogler wrote and directed the film, reuniting with Michael B. Jordan for a genre-bending ride that’s been turning heads since its April premiere. Sinners has been racking up accolades […]
TikTok sensation Kelon Campbell, known for his viral Southern Belle parody character Terri Joe, is making his feature film debut with the Tubi Original comedy Terri Joe: Missionary in Miami. The film premieres exclusively on Tubi on January 30. In the film, Terri Joe leaves her small hometown behind to explore the sun-soaked streets of […]