Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Twenty-seven years after the original film launched a global phenomenon, the Fast & Furious saga is officially heading toward its conclusion. Universal Pictures has set March 17, 2028 as the theatrical release date for the next installment in the long-running franchise, now formally titled Fast Forever. The announcement confirms that the film will serve as […]
Lifetime is doubling down on high-stakes storytelling this winter, announcing a slate of seven new original thrillers set to air throughout February and March. The lineup blends ripped-from-the-headlines stories, psychological twists, and survival dramas, anchored by a cast that includes Lela Rochon, Jarod Joseph, Eva Marcille, Tami Roman, Tyler Lepley, Colin Lawrence, and more. The […]
Richard T. Jones has joined the cast of 21 Down, an upcoming sports drama inspired by the true story of Caden Cox, who made history as the first person with Down syndrome to play and score in a college football game. The film stars Ashley Judd, who also serves as an executive producer, alongside an […]
HBO has officially renewed its late-night comedy series It’s Florida, Man for a third season. Produced by Rough House Pictures—the team behind Eastbound & Down and The Righteous Gemstones—the anthology series transforms real-life Florida headlines into absurd, scripted reenactments. Each episode pairs firsthand accounts from everyday Floridians with irreverent sketch-style recreations performed by a rotating […]
Woodie King Jr., the pioneering producer, director, and cultural architect who reshaped the landscape of American theatre by centering Black stories on and off Broadway, has died. He passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was 86. His son, Michael King, announced his passing on his Facebook page, “Numb! Numbness is the only way […]
Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor, writer, and comedy icon whose work helped define childhoods, households, and generations of pop culture lovers, has died. She was 71. O’Hara passed away at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness, her manager confirmed. For decades, she was a constant presence—sometimes loud, sometimes unhinged, sometimes quietly devastating—but […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that only two Best Original Song nominees will be performed live during the 98th Academy Awards, marking a notable shift in how the category is presented this year. “I Lied to You” from Sinners and “Golden” from the animated musical KPop Demon Hunters are the […]
Federal authorities have arrested additional individuals in connection with a Jan. 18 protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, intensifying a case that has increasingly raised concerns over immigration enforcement, protest rights, and press freedom. Those arrested include independent journalist Georgia Fort, Black Lives Matter Minnesota co-founder Trahern Crews, and Minnesota Senate District 65 […]
Independent journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents Friday evening in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his attorney, Abbe Lowell. The arrest stems from Lemon’s coverage of an anti-ICE protest inside a Minnesota church earlier this month. While specific charges were not immediately disclosed, the detention follows weeks […]
Quincy Isaiah is stepping into action franchise territory. The Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty actor has joined the cast of John Rambo, Lionsgate’s upcoming origin-story prequel centered on the iconic action hero. Production is officially underway in Bangkok, Thailand. Starring Noah Centineo in the title role, John Rambo is set years before […]