Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
We love this! Lynae Vanee is bringing her signature brilliance, boldness, and Blackness to a new platform. Revolt is officially rolling out The People’s Brief, a weekly news and commentary series hosted by Vanee, who built a loyal digital following through her viral series Parkin Lot Pimpin’. Known for blending history, culture, and unapologetic truth-telling […]
Cynthia Erivo is returning to the stage—and she’s not coming quietly. The Tony, Emmy, and Oscar-nominated performer will lead a bold new one-woman adaptation of Dracula in London’s West End, taking on a staggering 23 roles in the gothic tale. Set to open February 4, 2026, at the Noël Coward Theatre, the limited 16-week engagement […]
The gentleman thief is back—and he’s not done stealing our attention. Netflix has officially confirmed that Lupin will return for Part 4, with production now underway in Paris. Omar Sy reprises his fan-favorite role as Assane Diop, the modern-day master of disguise and deception inspired by the classic French literary character Arsène Lupin who’s been […]
Kelvin Harrison Jr. is stepping into the world of Panem. Lionsgate has officially cast the Waves and Elvis actor as Beetee Latier in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the highly anticipated adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ latest bestseller. The film, set to hit theaters November 20, 2026, revisits the world of Panem 24 years […]
The clippers are buzzing again—Barbershop is officially headed back to the small screen. Prime Video has handed a series order to Barbershop, a fresh television adaptation of the beloved film franchise, with comedian and actor Jermaine Fowler tapped to lead. The new series had been quietly brewing since last fall and was officially announced during […]
The gloves are officially off and the Creed-verse is just getting started. Amazon Prime Video has greenlit Delphi, a brand-new drama series set inside the iconic boxing gym featured in the Rocky and Creed films. The series comes from Creed star and filmmaker Michael B. Jordan, who’s executive producing through his Outlier Society banner, alongside […]
The gates are staying open. CBS has officially renewed Beyond the Gates, its groundbreaking daytime drama, for a second season. Since its February debut, the series has been shaking up CBS Daytime with a 48% jump in broadcast viewership during its time slot and a 67% increase in multiplatform viewing compared to last year. It’s […]
Peacock just dropped the curtain on its upcoming 2025-2026 slate, and it’s packed with new originals, returning hits, buzzy spinoffs, and live events—including everything from a The Office universe mockumentary to a true crime docuseries produced by 50 Cent. At NBCUniversal’s Upfront presentation in New York, the streamer previewed new scripted and unscripted content, including […]
Netflix just dropped the teaser trailer for Madea’s Destination Wedding, and the family reunion is headed straight to the islands. Tyler Perry returns to write, direct, and once again step into the heels of Madea in what marks the 13th installment of the beloved Madea film series. Set to premiere July 11, Madea’s Destination Wedding […]
NBC is clearing house—and if you blinked, chances are one of your favorite shows just got the axe. As part of a brutal reshuffling of its primetime slate ahead of the NBA’s move to Tuesday nights, NBC has handed out just two drama renewals: Brilliant Minds and The Hunting Party. Both freshman series are coming […]