Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Essence magazine is gearing up for its 17th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards, set to honor Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, and Kathryn Busby of Starz. The event, scheduled for March 7 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, will be hosted by Cliff “Method Man” Smith. Themed “Radiant Power” for 2024, […]
Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Vernon Davis, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson are slated to star in “Break the Cycle,” an urban thriller directed by Josh Webber. The film marks the debut screenplay of former NBA player Jarnell Stokes and is directed by Josh Webber, known for his work on “Never Heard.” The […]
Don Cheadle is the latest star to join Peacock’s true crime limited series, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Ordered to series in December, the show is based on the Will Packer-produced podcast chronicling an armed robbery during Muhammad Ali’s 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta, portrayed by Dexter Darden. He joins previously cast Kevin Hart, […]
Apple TV+ is gearing up for the return of its acclaimed dramedy series, “The Big Door Prize,” with a highly-anticipated Season 2 set to premiere on April 24. In a recent presentation for the Television Critics Association, Apple TV+ unveiled the first images from Season 2 of the dramedy series, hinting at significant changes in […]
Dreams continue for Kwabena and fans of “Dreaming Whilst Black” as Showtime and BBC announce the series renewal. Co-created by Ali Hughes and Adjani Salmon, the show follows Kwabena, an aspiring filmmaker navigating the challenges of pursuing his dream amid life’s complexities. Starring Adjani Salmon, Dani Moseley, Rachel Adedeji, Jessica Hynes, and Demmy Ladipo, the […]
Dave Chappelle clinched his fifth Grammy for Best Comedy Album with “Dave Chappelle: What’s in a Name?” The album, an extension of his 2022 Netflix special, triumphed over contenders like Wanda Sykes, Sarah Silverman, Chris Rock, and host Trevor Noah at the 66th Grammy Awards. READ: Viola Davis Achieves EGOT Status with Recent Grammy Win […]
Angela “Angie” Beyincé has secured a series regular role in the ongoing seventh season of Tyler Perry’s BET series, Sistas. Known for her portrayal of Pam, the sharp-witted salon manager, and friend to salon owner Karen Mott, Beyincé’s character has been a recurring one, offering comedic relief. With a prior appearance in 73 episodes in […]
BMF’s Myles Bullock joins the cast of Peacock‘s true crime limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Ordered to series in December, the show is based on the Will Packer-produced podcast chronicling an armed robbery during Muhammad Ali’s (portrayed by Dexter Darden) 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta. He joins previously cast Kevin Hart, Samuel […]
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming Peanuts special, “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” set to premiere globally on February 16, 2024. This special, produced by Peanuts and WildBrain, delves into the origin story of Franklin Armstrong, the first Black character introduced to the Peanuts comic strip in 1968. Directed by Emmy Award […]
Two-time Tony nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson and Academy Award nominee Margaret Avery are set to join Ted Danson in Mike Schur’s upcoming comedy series, “A Classic Spy.” The show, based on the 2021 Oscar-nominated documentary “The Mole Agent,” follows Charles (Danson), a retired man turned undercover detective. The cast includes Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz, […]