Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Love, identity, and culture clash in Duke & Roya, a powerful new play heading Off-Broadway this summer—and it’s bringing a stacked cast with it. Kicking off June 10 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, Duke & Roya stars Jay Ellis (Running Point), Noma Dumezweni (Only Murders in the Building), Stephanie Nur (Lioness), and Dariush Kashani (Oslo, […]
Rico Nasty is officially stepping into her actress era. The rapper is making her acting debut in Apple TV+’s upcoming dramedy Margo’s Got Money Troubles, created by David E. Kelley and produced by A24. Rico joins the cast in a recurring role, alongside My Lady Jane actor Michael Workèyè. The series also stars Elle Fanning, […]
Amanda Sinclair is headed back to Genoa City. Mishael Morgan is returning to The Young and the Restless for a guest arc. The Emmy-winning actress is currently filming her appearance, and her episodes are set to air later this spring. Morgan last appeared on the CBS daytime drama in February 2024, when Amanda briefly returned […]
It looks like Ryan Coogler and Denzel Washington might be linking up for something legendary. The Black Panther director hopped on Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and confirmed the rumors that have been buzzing louder than a Wakandan Vibranium drill—he wants Denzel in Black Panther 3. “I’ve been dying to work with […]
Looks like we’re heading back to Hillman—sort of. Netflix has officially ordered a pilot episode for a sequel to A Different World, the beloved sitcom that first aired in 1987 and helped shape how a generation viewed HBCU life. But this time, it’s the next generation leading the charge. The new series will follow Deborah […]
Haunted Heist has expanded its cast with the additions of Andrew ‘King Bach’ Bachelor (The Babysitter), Tony Baker (One of Them Days), Karlous Miller (Wild ‘N Out), Brett Gelman (Stranger Things), Ari Dayan (Entitled), and newcomer Tara Terry. They join previously announced leads Lil Rel Howery and Tiffany Haddish in the upcoming horror-comedy. Currently in […]
You know when a project just speaks to your spirit? That’s exactly how I felt the moment I came across Heart of Sunshine. It’s the debut short film from Joy Ofodu, celebrated voice actor, comedy creator, and now stepping confidently into the role of director. And she’s doing something we don’t see enough of — creating […]
Jasmine Cephas Jones is stepping into the DC Universe. The Origin and Blindspotting actress has joined HBO’s upcoming Lanterns series, the prestige comic drama based on the Green Lantern franchise. She joins the previously announced cast, which includes Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Nicole Ari Parker, Kelly Macdonald, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, Jason Ritter, Garret Dillahunt, […]
Looks like Elle Woods is getting some serious backstory—and she won’t be doing it alone. Chandler Kinney, known for her standout roles in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and Lethal Weapon, is the latest name to join Prime Video’s upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle. She’ll star alongside Gabrielle Policano (Baby Girl) and Jacob Moskovitz […]
We all know Shonda Rhimes for building TV worlds that pull us in and refuse to let go — from the endless drama of Grey’s Anatomy to the political chess game that was Scandal to the Regency-era heat of Bridgerton. But what about the shows that didn’t make it past the idea stage? In a […]