Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
A long-overdue story is heading to the screen. Royal K Network has officially set Carolyn, a new original biographical drama chronicling the life, artistry, and impact of Carolyn Franklin, the accomplished vocalist and songwriter whose work helped shape soul and gospel music across generations. Currently in pre-production, Carolyn is slated to begin principal photography in […]
A new narrative podcast exploring the life and legacy of DMX is officially in development. Titled Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX, the upcoming series will be hosted by Jadakiss and executive produced by 50 Cent through G-Unit Audio. The project is being produced in collaboration with Narratively and iHeartPodcasts, with a release planned for […]
There are a few notable casting shifts coming to Chicago Fire as Season 14 moves toward its final stretch. Dermot Mulroney, who joined the series last year as Battalion Chief Dominick “Dom” Pascal, will be stepping away from the show for the remainder of the season. According to sources, Pascal will last appear in Episode […]
Coming off a historic 16 Academy Award nominations — the most ever for a single film, Sinners is officially heading back to theaters. During a new interview on CBS Mornings, cast members Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Miles Caton confirmed that the multiple award-winning film will return to cinemas beginning January 23, giving audiences […]
Updated with trailer. Lifetime is kicking off the new year with another high-stakes thriller led by a Black woman at the center of its emotional and narrative core. The Millwood Murders: Buried Truth, starring LeToya Luckett, is set to premiere Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 8/7c on Lifetime. The film follows a prosecutor whose personal […]
CBS is continuing its early renewal strategy, handing out pickups across much of its schedule while clarifying what’s still in play — and what’s coming next. The network has now renewed 10 series spanning scripted hits, franchise mainstays, and reality staples, solidifying a large portion of its 2026–27 lineup well ahead of upfronts. Newly Renewed […]
By the power of Grayskull, Eternia is calling once again. Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Studios have unveiled the first full trailer for their live-action Masters Of The Universe, offering an early look at Idris Elba in action alongside Nicholas Galitzine’s Prince Adam — and teasing a modern reintroduction of the iconic franchise for a […]
Sinners rewrote the Academy Awards record books this morning, emerging as the most-nominated film in Oscar history with a staggering 16 nominations—surpassing the long-standing record of 14 previously held by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016). Ryan Coogler’s period vampire epic earned nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best […]
Teyana Taylor is officially in her Waiting to Exhale era—at least for this week—as she brings one of Black cinema’s most unforgettable moments to Saturday Night Live ahead of her guest-hosting debut. Fresh off a major awards-season run, Teyana Taylor takes center stage in a newly released Saturday Night Live promo that playfully channels Bernadine […]
Netflix is not moving forward with additional seasons of The Vince Staples Show, ending the satirical comedy after its sophomore run. Despite never appearing on Netflix’s Weekly Top 10, The Vince Staples Show was well received, holding a 94% critics score and 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Still, that acclaim didn’t translate into sustained […]