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Atlanta marked a meaningful moment in film and television history on Tuesday as creatives, cultural leaders, members of the press, and the local community gathered for the official ribbon-cutting of the Seven John Singleton Soundstage. The newly named soundstage serves as a permanent tribute to the life and influence of legendary filmmaker John Singleton, whose […]

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is expanding his true-crime footprint once again. The multi-hyphenate mogul is developing a new true-crime series for A&E titled Gang Wars (working title), through his G-Unit Film & Television banner in partnership with Citizen Jones, the production company led by Jonah Bekhor and Jonas Bell Pasht. Described as a raw, unfiltered […]

Mary J. Blige is deepening her creative partnership with Lifetime, signing on for a new three-picture deal that will bring more original films inspired by her music to the network. The first project under the expanded agreement is Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy, inspired by Blige’s 1994 song ‘Be Happy’ from her landmark album […]

Kevin Hart is thinking far beyond Hollywood. The actor, comedian, and entrepreneur has entered a wide-ranging strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group, a move designed to ensure the Kevin Hart name continues to grow long after his on-screen career slows down. Under the agreement, Hart and Authentic will co-own and jointly manage the Kevin Hart […]

Ahead of the Season 10 premiere of Sistas, BET’s long-running hit series is undergoing a notable cast shift. Ebony Obsidian and Novi Brown will not return as series regulars for the milestone season, which premieres January 7 at 9 p.m. ET on BET. Both actresses have been with the show since its 2019 debut, with […]

There’s no shortage of “run for your life” horror right now—but They Will Kill You looks ready to carve out its own space by smashing those vibes together with a wicked sense of humor. The film stars Zazie Beetz as a woman desperate for work who takes a housekeeping job at The Virgil, one of […]

The end is officially in sight for The Upshaws. Netflix has released the official trailer and key art for Part 7, marking the final season of the long-running family comedy led by Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes. Created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes, who also serve as showrunners, The Upshaws centers on […]

Mayor of Kingstown is officially coming to an end. On the heels of its bloody Season 4 finale, Paramount+ has renewed the Jeremy Renner-led crime drama for a fifth and final season. The final installment will consist of eight episodes, down from the 10-episode runs of Seasons 1–4, with Edie Falco set to return alongside […]

FX has officially unveiled the trailer for The Beauty, and it’s clear this is not your typical glamour-forward thriller. Dropping January 5, the first look introduces a world where beauty is no longer aspirational—it’s lethal. The global thriller centers on the creation of “the beauty shot,” a miracle drug that transforms everyday people into flawless […]

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is formally dissolving after nearly six decades, marking a significant shift for the U.S. public media landscape. The organization’s board voted in December to shut down the nonprofit, a decision announced publicly on Monday after months of winding down operations. The move follows Congress’ decision last summer to rescind […]