Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Vivica A. Fox is teaming up with Rainbow Heads Productions and producer Woody Woodbeck for an unscripted series titled “Family Recipe Rumble.” The show features two families competing for a $10,000 prize by putting their family recipes to the test. Fox shares, “This isn’t your typical food competition show. Recipes passed down by generations sometimes […]
Garrett Morris, Taraji P. Henson, Mara Brock Akil, and Jeffrey Wright to be honored at the 2024’s ABFF Honors. The 6th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors, presented by NICE CROWD, will take place on March 3rd at the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The ceremony, hosted by Tommy Davidson, will honor Taraji […]
In a recent Instagram post, Teyana Taylor excitedly announced, “And just like that… 2020MORE Blessings!” confirming that the biopic on legendary singer Dionne Warwick is officially in the works and has secured funding for production. Her post was a photo of Damon Elliott’s post announcing the news, “It’s Official… we are funded and have a […]
Paramount+ has unveiled the latest cast updates for the upcoming third season of “Mayor of Kingstown,” featuring significant changes and new additions. Notably, Michael Beach, known for his role as Police Captain Kareem Moore, has been promoted to a series regular for Season 3. Beach, who made impactful appearances in the first two seasons, will […]
Tyriq Withers is set to star alongside Marlon Wayans in Monkeypaw’s upcoming film “Goat” for Universal. Directed by Justin Tipping, the project is based on a script by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie. The storyline revolves around a promising young athlete who receives an invitation to train with a team’s retiring star, leading to a […]
Netflix has recently dropped the trailer for its upcoming crime thriller, “Mea Culpa,” directed and written by Perry. Scheduled for release on February 23rd, the film features an ensemble led by Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes. The story revolves around Mea Harper (Kelly Rowland), a criminal defense attorney, who takes on the challenging murder case […]
Jaylen Barron has landed a significant role in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming FX anthology limited series, “American Sports Story.” The series, an extension of Murphy’s “American Story” franchise, takes a closer look at notable sports events from a contemporary perspective. The first season, based on the Gladiator podcast and written by Stu Zicherman, explores the rise […]
Walt Disney Animation Studios, in collaboration with Pan-African entertainment company Kugali, is set to unveil the six-part animated series “Iwájú” exclusively on Disney+ starting February 28, 2024. Accompanying the release is the behind-the-scenes documentary “Iwájú: A Day Ahead,” produced by ABC News Studios and Disney Animation, providing viewers with insights into the creative journey behind […]
BET+ is set to explore the music scene in Atlanta with its upcoming half-hour dramedy inspired by the life of rapper-actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. The untitled DJ project takes its cues from Ludacris’ experiences as DJ Chris Lova Lova, chronicling the misadventures of an ensemble dedicated to boosting ratings at their hip hop radio station. […]
Alabama’s 13-year-old sensation, Ian Foreman, made waves at the 40th Anniversary of the Sundance Film Festival with an unprecedented double premiere. Foreman surprised the Sundance community by debuting two feature films, “I Saw the TV Glow” and “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” alongside industry heavyweights. READ: RATED B INTERVIEW: Ian Foreman Speaks on Showtime Series Let The Right […]