Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
There’s something really special happening right now when it comes to memoirs—especially from Black icons who didn’t just exist in culture, they helped shape it. From television pioneers and music legends to sports figures and cultural disruptors, this new wave of memoirs feels less like nostalgia and more like a reclaiming. These are the stories […]
The legacy of Friday is getting a new generation spin—this time with an NFL twist. The Los Angeles Rams have tapped O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker—the sons of Ice Cube and Chris Tucker—to headline ‘Thursday,’ a clever reimagining of the 1995 cult classic, as part of the team’s 2026 NFL Draft campaign. Released across […]
First We Feast is expanding its unscripted slate with the launch of a new original series, “Slice Joint,” hosted by Speedy Morman. The series is set to premiere Monday, April 20 at 2 p.m. ET, continuing the brand’s signature blend of food-forward conversation and culture-driven interviews. Following the format First We Feast has become known […]
When most people talk about the standout moments in Sinners, the dance montage scene comes up first and it deserves every bit of praise it gets. But the scene that carries the most weight in the entire film is Delroy Lindo’s monologue in the car. The first time you watch it, it reads as a […]
I’m not even going to pretend this one didn’t sit with me for a few days. After the jaw-dropping ending of Will Trent Season 4, Episode 15, ABC has officially confirmed what a lot of us were hoping wasn’t true: Amanda Wagner is dead. The GBI Deputy Director, played by Sonja Sohn, was killed after […]
Rashida Jones is leading the charge in Disney’s latest original animated feature. The actress has been tapped to voice the Type-A mom in Hexed, a new film unveiled during Disney’s CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas. She stars alongside Hailee Steinfeld, who voices the teenage lead, Billie Doe. Set for a November 25 theatrical release, Hexed […]
After more than four decades in Hollywood, Garcelle Beauvais is ready to tell her story—on her own terms. The actress, producer, and TV host will release her second memoir, Protecting My Peace… at All Costs, exclusively on Audible on May 7. Written and narrated by Beauvais, the Audible Original promises a deeply personal look into […]
Director Chris Stokes is expanding his footprint in the streaming space, officially locking in an exclusive 20-picture deal with emerging platform Turnstr+. Leading the slate is his latest project, Forever, This Ring, which will premiere as part of the platform’s launch on October 2. The film boasts a familiar ensemble from Stokes’ creative circle and […]
Reginald Hudlin is bringing one of the original superheroes back to life. A live-action TV series based on The Phantom is officially in development, with Hudlin set to direct and produce. The project is being developed under King Features, which manages the iconic comic property. Created by Lee Falk in 1936, The Phantom—aka “The Ghost […]
Season 2 of Dexter: Resurrection is expanding its world with two major additions. Bokeem Woodbine and Nona Parker Johnson have officially joined the Paramount+ Premium drama as series regulars. They join a growing cast led by Michael C. Hall, alongside Jack Alcott, Uma Thurman, Brian Cox, and Dan Stevens. Season 1 of Dexter: Resurrection picked […]