Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Eddie Murphy is set to receive one of Hollywood’s highest honors. The American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees has announced that the legendary entertainer will be awarded the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award during a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 18, 2026. The recognition places Murphy among a […]
Brandon T. Jackson is stepping back into the comedy arena, and he’s doing it with a new sense of purpose. His latest stand-up special, Chest Out, arrives Sunday, November 23, 2025, on Zeus Network. The project marks a significant on-screen return for Jackson, whose career spans films such as Tropic Thunder, the Percy Jackson franchise, […]
Michael B. Jordan was honored with the 39th American Cinematheque Award on Thursday night, marking a major milestone in his 25-year career. The ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton, served as a sweeping reflection on his journey as an actor, producer, and director — with stories, accolades, and surprises shared by some of Hollywood’s most […]
ESPN just released the official trailer for Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott, and it’s already clear this isn’t just another 30 for 30 — it’s a celebration of a man who reshaped sports media, pushed culture forward, and made generations of viewers feel seen. Presented by Modelo, the documentary premieres December 10 at 9 […]
Niecy Nash-Betts is joining the manhunt. The Emmy winner will appear in Season 2 of NBC’s The Hunting Party, returning January 8 at 10/9c on NBC and streaming next day on Peacock. The series follows a small team of investigators led by former FBI profiler Rebecca “Bex” Henderson (Melissa Roxburgh). Their job: track down the […]
HBO’s fall slate is officially a win. At the network’s Global Programming Slate Preview in New York, HBO confirmed that all three of its major new titles — Task, I Love LA, and The Chair Company — will return for second seasons. Each series debuted this fall and quickly became one of HBO’s strongest freshmen […]
Chadwick Boseman’s legacy now lives permanently on Hollywood Boulevard. On November 20, the late actor was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, placed in a prominent location near the Dolby Theatre — the same site where he stepped onto the purple carpet for Black Panther’s world premiere in 2018. Lupita […]
Mara Brock Akil is getting her long-overdue flowers. The Producers Guild of America announced that the groundbreaking creator and producer will receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television at the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards on February 28, 2026, taking place at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Reserved for television’s most influential […]
Pixar is gearing up for a major 2026 with Hoppers, and today Disney dropped a brand-new trailer and poster for the animated comedy — along with a fresh wave of cast reveals that include Ego Nwodim, Sam Richardson, and Isiah Whitlock Jr. The film follows Mabel, an animal-loving young adult who uses new technology that […]
Empire Magazine’s new issue is out today, and with it comes our first official look at three of the most intriguing characters in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey. The stills confirm Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Zendaya as Athena, and John Leguizamo — nearly unrecognizable — as Eumaeus. So… What Is The Odyssey About? Nolan’s […]