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Devon Walker has announced his departure from Saturday Night Live after three seasons on the long-running NBC sketch series. The comedian revealed the news in an Instagram post Monday, where he shared a mix of behind-the-scenes photos, a screenshot of him texting “I’m out” with a party hat emoji, and even a picture of President […]

ESSENCE Ventures has confirmed that Caroline Wanga will not be returning to her role as President and CEO after being on health leave since September 2024. In a statement released Monday, Richelieu Dennis, founder and chairman of Sundial Technology & Media Group, parent company of ESSENCE Ventures praised Wanga’s leadership and impact: “We are profoundly […]

Jesse Williams is taking his talents from Grey Sloan Memorial to the Amalfi Coast. The Grey’s Anatomy alum stars in Prime Video’s new action-drama series Hotel Costiera, a sleek limited series blending luxury, mystery, and high stakes. All six episodes drop globally on September 24, 2025. The Story Williams plays Daniel De Luca, a half-Italian […]

Woody McClain is stepping behind the camera for the first time, and he’s bringing his community with him every step of the way. The Power Book II: Ghost star has launched a Kickstarter campaign to finance his debut romantic comedy, inviting fans to not just watch but actively shape the film’s creation. His yet-to-be-titled rom-com […]

Paramount has picked up The Island, an R-rated comedy feature pitch from Trevor Noah, with Neighbors writer Andrew Jay Cohen set to pen the screenplay. The story follows two polar opposites—a powerful, type-A businesswoman and a devoted but unlucky high school teacher—who survive a plane crash and must learn to coexist on a deserted island. […]

The world premiere of Purple Rain, the Broadway-bound stage adaptation of Prince’s iconic 1984 film, has now set its full cast. As previously announced, musician-songwriter Kris Kollins will make his professional stage debut as The Kid — the role originated by Prince — alongside & Juliet star Rachel Webb as Apollonia. The production will play […]

What happens when you mash up E.T.’s heart with Alien’s bite? That’s exactly the question Hartbeat Productions is asking with its upcoming film Xeno. The first trailer has dropped, and it promises a family-friendly—but still thrilling—sci-fi ride. Produced by Kevin Hart alongside Bryan Smiley and Luke Kelly-Clyne for Hartbeat, with Shana Marie and Jesse Jensen […]

Paramount has pulled the plug on Dexter: Original Sin after just one season. Although Showtime announced a Season 2 renewal back in April, sources confirm the prequel has been on hiatus with no production scheduled — and will not be moving forward. The series debuted in December 2024 and wrapped its first (and now only) […]

Warner Bros. Pictures has officially acquired With the 8th Pick, a spec screenplay centered on the behind-the-scenes drama of Kobe Bryant’s entry into the NBA during the 1996 draft. Written by Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen, the script is described as a mix of Moneyball, Air, and The Social Network—part sports thriller, part character study. […]

The doors of The Institute aren’t closing anytime soon. MGM+ has officially renewed the thriller series, adapted from Stephen King’s 2019 novel, for an eight-episode second season. King himself announced the news, teasing that even darker dangers await. The series launched earlier this year as the most-watched premiere in MGM+ history, and its return is […]