Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for The Gates, a gripping new thriller led by Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, and Keith Powers — and anchored by a chilling, transformative performance from the late James Van Der Beek in his final film role. Set to hit theaters March 13, 2026, the R-rated thriller unfolds over one […]
A new biopic centered on the life of legendary jazz and blues vocalist Dinah Washington is officially in development, with acclaimed British playwright Winsome Pinnock attached to write the screenplay and veteran actor and activist Danny Glover on board as executive producer. Titled Queen of the Blues, the large-scale feature will spotlight a pivotal two-week […]
BET+ has officially canceled 106 & Sports, the sports-focused spinoff of 106 & Park, after just one eight-episode season. The hour-long talk show, hosted by former NFL MVP Cam Newton and sports journalist Ashley Nicole Moss, premiered October 15, 2025, and was taped at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. The network confirmed it “will not […]
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Fatal Seduction Season 3, teasing an even darker and more explosive return for the hit South African thriller. The 11-episode installment premieres March 13, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. This new chapter opens with tragedy. On what should have been a wedding day celebration, Jacob (Prince Grootboom) is rocked […]
The 26th Annual Black Reel Awards — known as the Bolts — delivered a historic night for Black cinema, and one film stood at the center of it all. ‘Sinners’ dominated the ceremony with 14 wins, setting a new Bolts record and surpassing the previous benchmark held by Black Panther. The genre-bending horror musical didn’t […]
Two-time Oscar nominee Colman Domingo is adding another major honor to his growing list of accolades. The acclaimed actor has been selected to receive the President’s Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards later this month. The President’s Award recognizes special achievement and distinguished public service — and Domingo’s career over the last few years […]
Sony Pictures Television has revealed the first official stills from S.W.A.T. Exiles, the 10-episode offshoot of the long-running CBS drama S.W.A.T., with Shemar Moore reprising his role as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. The newly released images arrive just ahead of Sony’s 2026 Showcase at the London TV Screenings, one of the year’s biggest international television markets. […]
Netflix is gearing up to drop a bold new adult animated series — and the cast alone makes it one to watch. Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry will executive produce and star in Bass X Machina, set to premiere October 6, 2026. The series unfolds in a lawless steampunk West plagued […]
A reunion three decades in the making is officially happening in Genoa City. Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox are set to reprise their roles as Malcolm Winters and Dr. Stephanie Simmons on The Young and the Restless for a multi-episode storyline airing in April. Both actors began filming on February 17, with CBS teasing […]
Iyanla Vanzant isn’t going anywhere. Following the strong rollout of Iyanla: The Inside Fix, OWN has officially greenlit two new television specials starring the Emmy-winning spiritual life coach. Production is set to begin in March, with both specials continuing Vanzant’s signature work—guiding individuals and families through personal crises with an emphasis on accountability, healing, and […]