Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Jayme Lawson is closing out an incredible year with one of 2025’s most anticipated films — Edgar Wright’s The Running Man. The high-octane reimagining of Stephen King’s dystopian thriller stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a man forced into a deadly televised competition, with Lawson portraying Sheila — a grounded, resilient woman whose story redefines […]
Lady London’s story has always been one of discipline, duality, and determination — qualities that shine throughout her new three-part docuseries Always, Lady London, premiering on Tubi, Oct 10. Produced by MACRO Television Studios and directed by Erika Bryant, the series follows the rapper and poet as she records her debut album To Whom It […]
LaKeith Stanfield has had a busy year — from projects like Teyana Taylor’s short film Escape Room to Play Dirty and Die, My Love — but his latest role in Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman offered something different: stillness, sincerity, and soul. In Roofman, Stanfield plays Steve, a tough-love friend and former army buddy to Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), […]
Apple TV+’s The Morning Show has never shied away from messy power plays, and Season 4 is no exception. Returning September 17, the Emmy-winning drama picks up nearly two years after the UBA-NBN merger, with Alex (Jennifer Aniston) and Bradley (Reese Witherspoon) navigating new scandals, betrayals, and even deeper questions about truth in the media. […]
Brooklyn love stories aren’t new — but Love, Brooklyn feels like one we’ve been waiting for. Tender, layered, and unapologetically honest, the film captures love, grief, and the everyday messiness of being human. Written by Paul Zimmerman and directed by Rachael Abigail Holder in her stunning debut, Love, Brooklyn stars André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda […]
Taut, intimate, and morally complex, The Knife is a psychological thriller that unfolds over one harrowing night inside a single family home. Now in theaters after premiering to critical acclaim at the Tribeca Film Festival—where it won Best New Narrative Director for first-time filmmaker Nnamdi Asomugha and Best Cinematography—the film follows Chris (Asomugha), a construction […]
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 […]
For Chandler Kinney, stepping back into the world of ZOMBIES isn’t just returning to a beloved character—it’s returning to a version of herself that’s evolved alongside the franchise. Now four films deep, the hit Disney musical saga expands once again in ZOMBIES 4, this time introducing a brand new species—Vampires and Daywalkers—while pushing its message […]
In Ballard, Prime Video’s newest installment in the Bosch universe, Courtney Taylor steps into the kind of role that doesn’t just challenge an actor—it changes them. The series, created by Michael Connelly and based on his bestselling novels, follows LAPD Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q) as she takes over a newly formed, underfunded cold case […]