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Rochelle Aytes is leaving her series regular role on CBS’s “S.W.A.T.” to join Morris Chestnut in the network’s upcoming medical drama, “Watson.” This change follows CBS’s unexpected renewal of “S.W.A.T.” for an eighth season after initially canceling the show post its sixth season. Aytes, who portrayed Nichelle Carmichael on “S.W.A.T.,” was not extended an invitation […]
Netflix and Sony have announced a series adaptation of the 2021 film ‘Fatherhood,’ in which Kevin Hart portrayed a single father raising his daughter after his wife’s unexpected death. Paul Weitz, who directed the film, will write and direct the series. The series will be a co-production between Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Productions and Barack and […]
The second season of Paramount+’s “Frasier” revival adds more star power with the inclusion of Yvette Nicole Brown. Brown is set to guest star as Monica, the sister of Olivia, a character portrayed by Toks Olagundoye, Variety reports. Fans of the show will finally meet Monica, who has been a frequent topic of conversation by […]
Christian Robinson (‘BMF’) is the last addition to Ryan Coogler‘s supernatural thriller for Warner Bros. Robinson joins the cast, led by Michael B Jordan and stars Delroy Lindo, Omar Benson Miller, Jayme Lawson, Wunmi Mosaku. Jack O’Connell, Hailee Steinfeld, Li Jun Li, Lola Kirke, Emonie Ellison, Ja’Quan Monroe-Henderson, yao, Miles Caton, and Peter Dreimanis round […]
Netflix released the official trailer for Black Barbie: A Documentary ahead of its premiere on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. This documentary, written and directed by Lagueria Davis and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, gives an intimate look into the journey of the first Black Barbie and the impact it had on cultural representation. The documentary […]
“The Acolyte” marks an intriguing addition to the Star Wars universe, set in the High Republic era, before the Skywalker Saga. Created by Leslye Headland for Disney+, the series delves into a Jedi investigation amidst a backdrop of intriguing mysteries and crimes. For those not deeply immersed in Star Wars lore, “The Acolyte” serves as […]
Republic Pictures has secured the North American distribution rights to “Rob Peace,” the sophomore feature from actor and-now director Chiwetel Ejiofor. Known for his critically acclaimed directorial debut, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” Ejiofor brings another compelling story to the screen, starring alongside Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, and Camila Cabello. Premiering to strong […]
Taraji P. Henson is slated to host the 2024 BET Awards for the third consecutive year. The ceremony is set to take place live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 30th, airing on BET at 8 p.m. Henson expressed her excitement about returning as host, stating, “I am thrilled to be returning […]
Giancarlo Esposito is set to release a memoir with The Crown Publishing Group and Sugar23 Books after a heated bidding war. Esposito’s memoir will reveal his unique background as the son of a black American opera singer and an Italian set builder. Born in Europe in the late 1950s, Esposito didn’t encounter racism until moving […]
Colman Domingo is set to join the growing cast of Netflix’s upcoming series “The Four Seasons.’ Domingo will join Tina Fey and Steve Carell in the series, which is a modern take on the 1981 film of the same name. The series follows three couples who vacation together every season but whose worlds are upended […]