ABFF Ventures, the company behind the highly regarded American Black Film Festival (ABFF), has undergone a rebranding and will now be known as Nice Crowd. Led by Jeff and Nicole Friday, ABFF Ventures has been at the forefront of promoting BIPOC culture and achievements through its annual events. The new name, Nice Crowd, signifies the […]
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Deborah Cox, Wayne Brady, Melody A. Betts Among 7 Cast in ‘The Wiz’ Broadway Revival
Deborah Cox, Melody A. Betts, Wayne Brady, Alan Mingo Jr., Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson have been cast in the highly anticipated Broadway revival of ‘The Wiz.’ Brady is cast as the title character The Wiz with Mingo Jr. taking the role during many of the production’s pre-Broadway tour dates. Freeman […]
The Great Release-Date Shuffle: ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider Verse’ Release Date Removed + 25 Other Movie Release Date Delays
It feels like déjà vu reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic, but this time, it’s not the virus wreaking havoc on the film industry. In a surprising turn of events, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, prompting a flurry of release-date changes and disruptions in Hollywood. […]
Phylicia Rashad, Shannon Wallace, Jon Chaffin Round Out Diarra From Detroit Cast
Phylicia Rashad, Shannon Wallace and Jon Chaffin round out the cast of series leads starring opposite Diarra Kilpatrick in upcoming BET+ series Diarrha From Detroit. They join previously announced series regulars Morris Chestnut, DomiNque Perry, Claudia Logan and Bryan Terrell Clark. The original dark comedy, created by Kilpatrick, is set to premiere on BET+ later […]
Summer TV Show Watchlist: 30 Must-See Summer TV Show Premieres and Returns to Know
Get ready for a scorching summer of thrilling entertainment as we present our ultimate Summer TV Show Watchlist! With an impressive lineup of 30 must-see premieres and highly anticipated returns, television enthusiasts are in for a treat. From gripping dramas to hilarious comedies, this season promises to captivate audiences with a diverse range of stories […]
Morris Chestnut, DomiNque Perry, Claudia Logan, and Bryan Terrell Clark to Star in BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit
Morris Chestnut, DomiNque Perry, Claudia Logan, and Bryan Terrell Clark have joined Diarra Kilpatrick in the highly anticipated BET+ series “Diarra from Detroit.” The original dark comedy, created by Kilpatrick, is set to premiere on BET+ later this year as part of her exclusive overall deal with BET Studios. READ: BET+ is Developing Two New […]
Johnson, Call Her King and More: New TV and Movie Trailers Released This Week [Jun 5]
It’s a new week, and that means a new batch of trailers and movie releases to look forward to! Here are the exciting TV and movie trailers and releases that dropped this week, Jun 05, 2023. Check out the trailers and let us know what you are looking forward to watching. PS. We’re adding new […]
Did You Know: Ja Rule Turned Down $500k ‘Fast and Furious’ Sequel, So They Called This Star Instead
Did you know that Ja Rule once had the chance to be a part of one of the most iconic movie franchises in history? It all began in 2001 when the rapper made his debut in the groundbreaking film “The Fast and the Furious,” the very first installment of the blockbuster series. Ja Rule took […]
Paramount+ Acquires Milli Vanilli Documentary — Sets Fall Release Date
UPDATED SEPT 13: The Milli Vanilli documentary will premiere Oct 24, 2023 on Paramount+. — Paramount+ has acquired the rights to the Milli Vanilli documentary which is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, June 10th. The Milli Vanilli documentary, titled after the duo, Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, explores their rise to fame […]
Executive Producers Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Rodney Barnes Return to Direct and Write for ‘Winning Time’ Season 2 [FIRST LOOK]
“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” Executive Producers Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Rodney Barnes are back for ‘Winning Time’s season 2. Whitfield will be returning to direct episodes, while Barnes will contribute his exceptional writing skills to the upcoming season. Both worked on the first season, with Barnes co-writing nine out of ten episodes […]







