Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
After more than a decade of scene-stealing appearances, one of Tyler Perry’s most recognizable characters is finally getting the spotlight. Netflix has released the first trailer for Joe’s College Road Trip, a new comedy that puts Joe — Perry’s loud, unapologetic, and unpredictable Madea-universe staple — front and center for the first time. The film […]
Aida Osman is teeing up her next TV role. Osman has joined the cast of Untitled Will Ferrell Golf Series, the upcoming 10-episode comedy at Netflix that marks Will Ferrell’s first scripted comedy TV series. She’ll appear in a recurring role as Crystal, Lance’s childhood friend. The as-yet-untitled series centers on Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins […]
The trailer is out for Bald Brothers: A Freestyle Comedy Show, a filmed live comedy series starring Kevin Fredericks (aka KevOnStage) and Tony Baker, premiering January 16, 2026, on Tubi. Shot in front of live audiences, the series is built entirely around improvisation, with Fredericks and Baker pulling comedy straight from the crowd. Real-time stories, […]
Updated with new trailer – Jan 11, 2026 Every lesson comes with a price. Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for Crime 101, the sleek, sun-drenched thriller starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo, set to hit theaters on February 13. Directed and co-written by Bart Layton (American Animals, The Imposter), the […]
Dalore Studio Productions and Cue & Coda Films have released the first trailer for Don’t Answer, an upcoming psychological thriller currently in post-production and targeting a Summer 2026 theatrical release. The film is a tightly contained, single-location thriller that leans into atmosphere and sound rather than spectacle. Set almost entirely inside one house, Don’t Answer […]
Awards season is in full swing — and the 57th NAACP Image Awards are putting TV and film front and center, with big momentum for Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ and Peacock’s now-wrapped ‘Bel-Air’ as the nominees roll in under this year’s theme, “We See You.” On the film side, ‘Sinners’ dominated the motion picture categories with […]
The 2026 awards season officially kicked off with an emotional and history-making moment as Teyana Taylor claimed her first-ever Golden Globe, winning Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance in One Battle After Another. The win opened the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards on a powerful note, immediately signaling that this year’s […]
Kim Wayans is back doing what she does best—making people laugh while saying something real. The legendary comedian and actress has launched a new YouTube comedy series titled Still Got It With Izzie Fabulous, which debuted in early January 2026 on her official channel, @TheKimWayans. The series stars Wayans as Izzi Fabulous, a self-assured life […]
Lifetime has released the official trailer for Breathe Again, the latest entry in the network’s ongoing push for emotionally grounded, Black woman–led storytelling. The film stars Toni Braxton, alongside Essence Atkins and Cree Summer, and is set to premiere Saturday, January 24 at 8/7c. The trailer opens on a moment that sets the tone for […]
The first trailer has been released for Undercard, offering an early look at Wanda Sykes in her first major dramatic film role. Directed by Tamika Miller, Undercard centers on Cheryl “No Mercy” Stewart (Sykes), a two-time former boxing champion and recovering alcoholic attempting to reconnect with the son she abandoned years earlier. The trailer introduces […]