Madea is getting her own TV show. Tyler Perry is developing a Madea prequel drama series for Showtime. Titled Mabel, the show’s logline says “long before she was the force of nature known as Madea she was a smart, fierce, irresistible, dangerous, crazy 20-something black woman named Mabel Simmons. When she moved to Atlanta in […]
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21 Years in the Making: Kanye West’s Documentary Series Lands at Netflix
Kanye West’s documentary, which spanned over two decades found a home at Netflix for $30M. However, the amount is conflicting. Coodie & Chike (Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah) shot Kanye West’s documentary series which includes never-before-seen footage of West, and will cover his music and fashion career, the death of his mother, Donda […]
#TIMESUPGlobes: Zero Black HFPA Members Out of 87 in Golden Globe Nomination Voting
Thanks to the LA Times’ investigation, it is safe to say the Golden Globes is bullshit.#TIMESUPGlobes According to their report on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the non-profit organization that selects Golden Globe winners, it alleges corruption, bullying, and self-dealing to the tune of millions of dollars by members. It also revealed there isn’t a […]
Aunjanue Ellis, Andrene Ward-Hammond Join Courtney B. Vance in series 61st Street
Aunjanue Ellis and Andrene Ward-Hammond join Courtney B. Vance in the AMC series 61st Street. This casting reunites Ellis, Vance, and Ward-Hammond, who all starred in HBO’s Lovecraft Country. Also, cast in the series 61st Street as regulars are Tosin Cole, Bentley Green, Holt McCallany, and Killian Scott. Michael B. Jordan and Alana Mayo of […]
Nia Long to Voice Life After Death Audio Book– The Sequel to ‘The Coldest Winter Ever’
The long-awaited sequel to Sister Souljah’ The Coldest Winter Ever’ is set to be released in March. Titled, ‘Life After Death,’ the follow-up novel reintroduces us to Winter Santiaga as she hits time served. “Still stunning, still pretty, still bold, still loves her father more than any man in the world, still got her […]
Uzo Aduba to Lead the Cast of In Treatment Reboot For HBO
Uzo Aduba to lead the cast of In Treatment reboot for HBO. The shrink-centered drama, which has been off the air for more than a decade — will return with its fourth season in May. Aduba to lead the cast of In Treatment, taking over for Gabriel Byrne who led the first three seasons. […]
Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold to Host Talk Show Tisha & Tichina Have Issues
Former co-stars and real-life friends Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold are teaming up again to host their own joint talk show, tentatively titled Tisha & Tichina Have Issues. READ: Marsai Martin to Host Tiny Talk Show For Quibi The show promises to bring a fresh spin to the celebrity interview. Each episode of the series, […]
The CW Gives Naomi Ava Duvernay’s Superhero Drama Naomi a Pilot Order
The CW gave a pilot order to Ava DuVernay’s superhero drama Naomi. The series is based on one of DC Comics’ newer characters. DuVernay has teamed up with ‘Arrow’ writer and co-executive producer Jill Blankenship on the DC adaptation. The show follows a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to the heights […]
Chasten Harmon and John Magaro to star in The Mistress
Chasten Harmon and John Magaro to star in writer-director Greg Pritikin’s feature ‘The Mistress.’ The film follows newlyweds Parker (Magaro) and Madeline (Harmon) who move into their dream home – a 1892 Queen Ann Victorian in LA’s historic Angelino Heights neighborhood. READ: Essence Atkins, Michelle Mitchenor, Gary Dourdan Join First Wives Club Season 2 Shortly […]
Cory Hardrict Joins Karen Movie — Coke Daniels is Directing
Cory Hardrict joins Coke Daniels’ Karen movie opposite Taryn Manning who stars as the titular character. Coke Daniels is writing the indie thriller that centers on Karen White (Manning), who believes that races should stick to their “own kind” and carries this belief into her neighborhood. When a black family moves in next door, Karen […]