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Danielle Brooks, known for her roles in both Broadway and television, is now on the path to achieving the coveted EGOT status. Thanks to her recent Oscar nomination for her role as Sofia in “The Color Purple,” she has now been nominated for every EGOT letter. Danielle Brooks’ recent Oscar nod also makes her the […]

Jermaine Fowler stars alongside Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, and John Cena in the upcoming R-rated comedy “Ricky Stanicky,” directed by Peter Farrelly. The recently released trailer on Prime Video unveils a plot centered around childhood friends, Wes (Fowler), Dean (Efron), and JT (Santino), who after a childhood prank gone awry, create a fictional character named […]

Colman Domingo is busy, busy and is set to take on yet another iconic figure. Following his Oscar nomination and the announcement of his role as Joe Jackson in the upcoming Jackson family biopic, Domingo is making headlines for his involvement in a movie musical about the legendary Nat King Cole. Variety exclusively revealed that […]

In a well-deserved tribute, veteran actor Garrett Morris is set to receive the 2,771st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known for his iconic roles in sitcoms like “Martin” and “The Jamie Foxx Show,” Morris’s career, spanning nearly five decades, will be celebrated on his 87th birthday, February 1, 2024. Morris, a New Orleans […]

Ayo Edebiri, fresh off her recent Emmy win for her role in FX’s “The Bear,” is set to make her debut as the host of Saturday Night Live on February 3. The talented actress, who has also contributed as a writer for shows like Big Mouth and Dickinson, has been gaining recognition for her comedic […]

Fresh off his first Oscar nomination, Colman Domingo has been announced to portray Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson, in the upcoming biopic “Michael.” This casting follows the news that Jaafar Jackson, the King of Pop’s real-life nephew, will play Michael, with 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi depicting the singer during his early days. Domingo […]

The 55th NAACP Image Awards nominations were revealed on Thursday, showcasing a diverse array of talent across various entertainment categories. Notably, Colman Domingo, recently recognized with an Oscar nomination, stands out with multiple nominations. Domingo’s nods include recognition for his lead role in Netflix’s “Rustin” and his performance as Mister in Warner Bros’ “The Color […]

Netflix has officially announced that Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne will be joining the cast of The Witcher for its upcoming fourth season. Fishburne, known for his iconic roles in The Matrix and John Wick franchises, is set to portray Regis, a character introduced in Andrzej Sapkowski’s novel Baptism of Fire. In a […]

Tessa Thompson and her production company, Viva Maude, have closed a multiyear first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios. The deal solidifies their collaboration on various projects, including the upcoming film “Hedda,” a reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s renowned 1891 stage play, directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Thompson in the lead role. Viva Maude, founded […]

Tyler Perry is stepping into his famous two personas, Joe and Madea, for not one, but two stand-alone films. Perry is set to bring more entertainment to Netflix with “Joe’s College Road Trip” and the 13th installment in the Madea series, “Madea’s Destination Wedding.” Madea’s brother Joe is getting his stand alone feature with Joe’s […]