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Classic Stage Company has locked in its cast for the upcoming production of Alice Childress’s Wine in the Wilderness, directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. The play will run from March 6 through April 13, 2025, with opening night set for March 24. Leading the ensemble is Olivia Washington […]

Tamron Hall is here to stay. The Emmy-winning daytime talk show has officially been renewed for a seventh season, keeping the conversations going on ABC-owned TV stations and Hearst Television. “Tamron’s distinctive, thoughtful ability to tap into the meaningful issues of the day continues to resonate with her devoted ‘Tam Fam’ across ABC Owned Television […]

Netflix’s The Old Guard 2 will finally hit the streamer on July 2, 2025, five years after the original film became a breakout hit in July 2020. The sequel continues the story of Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal mercenaries as they face a new threat. After Booker’s betrayal and exile, Quynh, long […]

Tyler Perry’s Ruthless returns to BET+ for the back half of its fifth season, with the drama reaching new heights. Season 5B premieres March 13 with a three-episode drop, followed by weekly episodes leading up to the season finale on April 24. The gripping series follows Ruth (Melissa L. Williams) as she continues to navigate […]

Dawn Porter is taking her storytelling talents to new heights. Known for creating powerful, socially conscious documentaries, the award-winning filmmaker is making her narrative feature debut with Nobody: The Bert Williams Story, a film that will explore the life and legacy of one of the most important yet overlooked figures in American entertainment history. The […]

Yara Shahidi, Sylvester Powell, and Isiah Hilt have joined the cast of Street Smart, Catherine Hardwicke’s return to gritty, raw storytelling. Known for Thirteen and Lords of Dogtown, Hardwicke is back in her element with this indie drama, currently filming in Los Angeles. The film follows a lively group of unhoused young adults in a […]

Corey Hawkins has been cast in The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem for Universal Pictures. He joins a star-studded ensemble that includes Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, Charlize Theron, Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Jesse Garcia, Will Yun Lee, and Mia […]

BET is stepping into the ring with its latest drama series Pound 4 Pound, a 13-part BET Africa Original, set to premiere on Wednesday, February 26, at 10 PM ET. The high-stakes series will air weekly, with its season finale on Wednesday, May 21. The story centers on Lindiwe Mkhwanazi, played by Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, […]

The Pitt is coming back for more drama and high-pressure moments. Max has officially renewed the fast-paced medical series for a second season. Created by R. Scott Gemmill (NCIS: Los Angeles) and produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television, the show follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) through a relentless 15-hour shift […]

Gene “Groove” Allen, the rapper and actor best known for his roles in the House Party films and as a member of the rap group Groove B. Chill, has passed away at 63, according to TMZ. The Bronx native rose to prominence in the early 1990s, leaving an indelible mark on both hip-hop and film. […]