Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Woodie King Jr., the pioneering producer, director, and cultural architect who reshaped the landscape of American theatre by centering Black stories on and off Broadway, has died. He passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was 86. His son, Michael King, announced his passing on his Facebook page, “Numb! Numbness is the only way […]
Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor, writer, and comedy icon whose work helped define childhoods, households, and generations of pop culture lovers, has died. She was 71. O’Hara passed away at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness, her manager confirmed. For decades, she was a constant presence—sometimes loud, sometimes unhinged, sometimes quietly devastating—but […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that only two Best Original Song nominees will be performed live during the 98th Academy Awards, marking a notable shift in how the category is presented this year. “I Lied to You” from Sinners and “Golden” from the animated musical KPop Demon Hunters are the […]
Federal authorities have arrested additional individuals in connection with a Jan. 18 protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, intensifying a case that has increasingly raised concerns over immigration enforcement, protest rights, and press freedom. Those arrested include independent journalist Georgia Fort, Black Lives Matter Minnesota co-founder Trahern Crews, and Minnesota Senate District 65 […]
Independent journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents Friday evening in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his attorney, Abbe Lowell. The arrest stems from Lemon’s coverage of an anti-ICE protest inside a Minnesota church earlier this month. While specific charges were not immediately disclosed, the detention follows weeks […]
Quincy Isaiah is stepping into action franchise territory. The Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty actor has joined the cast of John Rambo, Lionsgate’s upcoming origin-story prequel centered on the iconic action hero. Production is officially underway in Bangkok, Thailand. Starring Noah Centineo in the title role, John Rambo is set years before […]
Katt Williams is officially returning to Netflix with his fourth stand-up comedy special, and the streamer has now dropped the trailer ahead of its release. Titled The Last Report, the new hour premieres Feb. 10 and finds Williams delivering his trademark, no-holds-barred commentary on everything from celebrity culture and conspiracy theories to everyday absurdities. The […]
Tubi is stepping into sports history with The Moment, a new documentary chronicling five decades of women’s basketball and the cultural forces that shaped the game into what it is today. The film will premiere Friday, February 6, streaming exclusively on Tubi. At the center of the documentary is the historic, undefeated 2023–2024 South Carolina […]
Showtime’s long-running drama The Chi is solidifying its core cast as it heads into its eighth and final season. Hannaha Hall and Jason Weaver have both been promoted to series regulars, elevating their fan-favorite characters, Tiffany “Tiff” Bryant and Rashaad “Shaad” Marshall, to the forefront as the story prepares to close. Production on Season 8 […]
Peacock has released the official trailer for its upcoming sports docuseries Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback, offering a first look at the four-part project executive produced by Maria Taylor. The series premieres Thursday, Feb. 5, with new episodes streaming weekly on Peacock. Field Generals traces the often overlooked, frequently challenged, and deeply influential […]