Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
In Hollywood, the spotlight usually lands on the actors we see. But the people who recognize potential, make the calls, and bring the right creatives together at the right time are often the reason those careers come to life in the first place. Few understand that responsibility better than Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd. A casting director, […]
As Shrinking heads into its third season, the Apple TV+ comedy continues to stand out as one of television’s most emotionally honest and sharply written series — balancing grief, humor, and humanity without losing its edge. Starring Jason Segel as Jimmy, a therapist navigating personal loss while abandoning traditional boundaries with his clients, the series […]
Tisha Campbell has never been afraid of evolution — even when it meant starting over. From her earliest days in the industry to defining roles on Martin, My Wife and Kids, and beyond, Campbell’s career has been shaped by instinct, resilience, and an ability to pivot when the moment called for it. Now, she’s entering […]
Kelvin Harrison Jr. steps into a brand-new lane with The Disappear, making his professional theatrical stage debut at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York. The play centers on a celebrated filmmaker and his novelist wife whose seemingly perfect marriage begins to fracture under ambition, ego, and an industry obsessed with youth and relevance. Harrison […]
This conversation with Bigg Jah is about what it really takes to build something on your own terms. In this interview, Bigg Jah walks through his journey from film school and stand-up comedy to becoming an independent creator who refused to wait on traditional Hollywood to validate his voice. He opens up about the years […]
Palm Beach’s messiest social circle is officially back — and somehow even more deliciously unhinged. With Season 2 of Palm Royale now streaming on Apple TV, the world of high society returns with bigger secrets, higher stakes, and chaos that kicks off seconds after last season’s unforgettable Beach Ball meltdown. Ricky Martin and Leslie Bibb […]
Michael Jai White returns with his signature blend of action, comedy, and cultural depth in Trouble Man, his latest feature that premiered at the 2025 American Black Film Festival and will hit select theaters and digital platforms on August 1 via Samuel Goldwyn Films. Written, directed by, and starring White, the film is a modern-day […]
DeVon Franklin is bringing something deeply personal—and boldly different—to the stage this weekend. The best-selling author, film producer, preacher, and actor is making his Off-Broadway debut with his one-man show Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough, a live theatrical experience running July 18–20 at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City, in […]
The corsets may be tight, but the drama is even tighter in Season 2 of The Buccaneers. Based on Edith Wharton’s unfinished novel, the Apple TV+ series follows a group of wealthy American women who head to 1870s London with bold ambitions—and no interest in playing by the old rules. What starts as a glittering […]
What happens when a washed-up golf pro, a reluctant prodigy, and a mismatched group of misfits hit the road in a beat-up RV? You get Stick, a sharp, funny, and heartfelt new series that’s more about second chances than swing mechanics. Created by A24, Stick stars Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, a former golf legend-turned-club […]