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James Gunn and Peter Safran have been steering the DC Studios ship for a little over two years now, and they just dropped some major updates on what’s cooking for the future of the DC Universe. Their vision, titled ‘Gods and Monsters,’ is all about bringing cohesion to a franchise that, let’s be honest, has […]
Roberta Flack, the velvet-voiced songstress who gave us timeless classics like The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly With His Song, has passed away at the age of 88. Her family confirmed the news, sharing that she passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. “Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was […]
The crew is back, and they’ve got more cons to run, more corruption to expose, and more justice to serve—one elaborate scheme at a time. Leverage: Redemption returns for its third season, and Prime Video has finally locked in a premiere date: April 17. This season marks the show’s first outing on Prime Video after […]
MSNBC has canceled The ReidOut, Joy Reid’s primetime news show, as part of a broader programming shakeup under new network president Rebecca Kutler. Reid, known for her sharp critiques of former President Donald Trump, aired her final episode this week. The decision to drop Reid’s show comes amid declining ratings, particularly following Trump’s re-election. Reports […]
The Extraction universe is getting even bigger, and this time, Omar Sy is taking center stage. Netflix has officially greenlit a new action thriller series set in the high-stakes world of Extraction, with the Lupin and The Intouchables star leading the charge. The yet-to-be-titled eight-episode series will follow Sy as a mercenary caught in the […]
Antwon Tanner (One Tree Hill) is bringing the laughs in The Roaring Game, a new sports comedy from producer Chad A. Verdi and Verdi Productions (Bleed for This). He will star alongside Darin Brooks (Blue Mountain State), and Fivel Stewart (The Recruit), Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie), and Justin Chatwin (Shameless) in this underdog story […]
Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer is gearing up for an explosive fourth season, adding Marcus Henderson (Get Out) and Gigi Zumbado (Heart Eyes) to its cast. The season picks up right where the Season 3 finale left off—Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) is in serious trouble. Arrested after a client’s body was discovered in the trunk of […]
The 56th annual NAACP Image Awards wrapped up in grand fashion on Saturday, Feb. 22, with The Six Triple Eight dominating the film categories and Kamala Harris delivering a rousing speech that took aim at political and corporate power. Hosted by Deon Cole and broadcast live on BET and CBS from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, […]
The Wayans family, a powerhouse dynasty in comedy, television, and film, has officially been inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. The honor was bestowed at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, held on February 22, 2025, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California. Recognized for their trailblazing contributions to entertainment, the Wayans family’s […]
Angela Bassett’s Athena Grant is setting sail once again—this time, straight into a high-stakes mystery aboard ABC’s Doctor Odyssey. The 9-1-1 sergeant, who barely survived a cruise disaster at the start of Season 7, finds herself back at sea in a special crossover episode airing March 20. This time, Athena boards The Odyssey during Casino […]