Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Legendary dancer, choreographer, and actress Carmen de Lavallade has passed away at the age of 94, her son Léo Holder confirmed. De Lavallade died on December 29, 2025, in Englewood, New Jersey, following a short illness, leaving behind a legacy that spanned more than six decades and reshaped American performing arts. READ: Rest in Peace: Remembering […]
Isiah Whitlock Jr., the veteran actor known for his unforgettable performances on television and film, has died at the age of 71. Whitlock passed away peacefully in New York after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of iconic roles and a career that spanned more than three decades. READ: Rest in Peace: Remembering and Celebrating […]
Apple TV has released the trailer for the upcoming third season of its Emmy Award-nominated comedy Shrinking, created by Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel. Season three premieres globally on Wednesday, January 28, with a one-hour debut episode, followed by new episodes every Wednesday until April 8, 2026. The heartwarming comedy stars Emmy nominee […]
Ryan Coogler opened up about the original plans for Black Panther 2 during his appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, amid the awards season press tour for his hit film Sinners. The director revealed that the sequel, which became 2022’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever following Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020, originally centered on T’Challa […]
Two of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s seven children are stepping forward to tell their side of the story. Justin and Christian Combs appear in a newly released teaser for an untitled docuseries in development at Zeus Network, slated to premiere in 2026. The project centers on the brothers’ experience navigating the media storm surrounding their father’s […]
Off the momentum of Lifetime’s Love of a Lifetime slate—which reached 5.6 million total viewers this past fall—the network has set the premiere date for Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again, the second film in its multi-picture partnership with the Grammy Award–winning artist. Breathe Again debuts Saturday, January 24 at 8/7c, continuing Lifetime’s run of emotionally driven, […]
2025 has been another year dominated by franchise films, but original films are proving they can command serious attention at the box office. Leading the charge is Sinners, a horror film that has become one of the year’s highest-grossing original releases. Before we dive in, let’s clarify: Existing IP refers to any film based on […]
The ton is buzzing once again. Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1, officially ushering viewers back into Shondaland’s world of silk gloves, whispered scandals, and longing glances. This season, the spotlight finally turns to Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) — the family’s bohemian second son who has long resisted the […]
2025 didn’t just give us good TV — it gave us shows that sparked conversations, debates, and trended on social media. From high-concept thrillers and prestige dramas to comedies and animated series that pushed the culture forward, these were the shows that stayed in rotation long after the premiere buzz faded. Whether they had us […]
Percy Jackson and the Olympians has found its Frederick Chase. Jesse L. Martin has joined Season 3 of Disney+’s hit fantasy series in a guest-starring role, portraying Annabeth Chase’s mortal father. The upcoming season is expected to adapt The Titan’s Curse, the third novel in Rick Riordan’s five-book saga. Martin will play Frederick Chase, a […]