Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
FKA twigs has officially been cast as legendary performer and civil rights figure Josephine Baker in an upcoming biographical film directed by Maïmouna Doucouré, with production scheduled to begin this fall. The project, which has been in development for several years, will explore Baker’s life as a global entertainment icon, wartime resistance member, and civil […]
Prime Video and MGM+’s highly anticipated series Spider-Noir is less than three weeks away from its premiere and the hype is building. Today, Milan Records debuted the official theme song “Saving Grace,” performed by southern soul singer-songwriter KIRBY and produced by Oak Felder. The track serves as the main title theme for the series and […]
A film adaptation of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is in development, and it’s shaping up to be a reunion before the Broadway run even closes. Debbie Allen, who is currently directing the acclaimed revival at the Barrymore Theatre, has been tapped to helm the film as well. The project is backed by […]
There’s a new box office king. The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has officially dethroned Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time at the domestic box office while simultaneously becoming only the second music biopic in history to cross $500 million globally.. Per Deadline, the Lionsgate film has crossed $240.4 million in North […]
Fans of the Martin universe have a new reason to get excited: Wendy Raquel Robinson has revealed she is part of the upcoming BET+ spinoff The Varnell Hill Show. The actress made the announcement during her episode of TV One’s Uncensored, which also served as the show’s season finale. While candidly speaking, Robinson shared she […]
The sequel to the BET original brings back Ciera Angelia, KD Aubert, and Lil Mama while adding a wave of fresh faces. Independent filmmaker Jahmar Hill is making moves. Sisters 2, the sequel to his BET original crime drama, is officially gearing up for production — and the cast is taking shape. Reprising their roles […]
Meet Elle Woods before Harvard — and before the bend and snap. Prime Video has unveiled the first teaser trailer and photos for Elle, its highly anticipated prequel series to the 2001 classic Legally Blonde, and the younger version of Elle Woods is already giving us everything we need. Set in 1995, the series follows […]
The comedian’s most ambitious production yet has the internet in a frenzy. Druski is back — and this time, he’s got his sights set on Hollywood’s casting choices. The comedian, born Drew Desbordes, has released his latest high-budget skit titled British Actors are Taking All the Roles, and the internet has responded accordingly. Within 24 […]
Mara Brock Akil’s hit romance returns with a time jump, new faces, and a question worth asking: can exes really be friends? Netflix’s Forever is back in business. Production has officially begun on Season 2 of Mara Brock Akil’s critically embraced romance series, and this time around, things look a little different. The new season […]
Peacock is building out its mystery slate with a fresh whodunit centered on friendship, power, and secrets in the heart of West Hollywood. The streamer is developing a new series titled Keep Your Friends Close, with writer and executive producer Leo Richardson attached to spearhead the project. The series is being produced by Peacock, with […]