Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Ali Siddiq continues to redefine what independent success looks like in stand-up comedy. The Houston-based comedian and master storyteller has announced his first-ever arena performance as part of his upcoming ‘Custom Fit’ Tour, a 26-market national run scheduled for spring 2026. The milestone show will take place in Baltimore this May at Chesapeake Arena, marking […]
After more than a decade away from releasing a stand-up hour, Bruce Bruce is stepping back into the spotlight with I Ain’t Playin’, his first comedy special in 14 years. The hour will debut on Netflix on March 3, marking his first-ever special for the streamer. Recorded at Chicago’s Old Vic Theater, I Ain’t Playin’ […]
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are officially teaming up again — this time stepping into horror-comedy territory. The longtime collaborators are set to star in and produce Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein, a new feature inspired by the classic Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters films. The project will be co-produced by Thompson’s Artists for […]
Lifetime has officially dropped the first trailer for Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy, offering an emotional first look at the latest film inspired by Mary J. Blige’s iconic music catalog—and it already feels like one that’s going to resonate deeply with audiences. The trailer opens with a powerful line from Tisha Campbell’s character Val: […]
Two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese is officially stepping into scripted television. Reese has joined Season 2 of Netflix’s breakout drama The Hunting Wives, taking on a co-starring role as a character known as Trainer Barbie. The series is currently in production and will return exclusively as a Netflix-branded release, though a premiere date has not […]
Mike Colter has once again addressed the possibility of returning as Luke Cage, offering his most candid and open response on the subject in years—while stopping short of confirming any official plans. During a recent appearance on On That Note, hosted by Shawn Stockman, Colter revealed that he has had conversations with, an assumption its […]
Gabrielle Union is set to star in Perdita, a paranormal psychological thriller that marks the narrative feature debut of filmmaker Megan Raney Aarons. The film is scheduled to begin production in Ontario, Canada, in March. Inspired by Henry James’ 1868 short story The Romance of Certain Old Clothes, Perdita follows Pearl (Union), a rootless loner […]
Well Go USA Entertainment has released the first trailer for Youngblood, a contemporary reimagining of the 1986 hockey drama, offering audiences an early look at the sports film ahead of its theatrical release on March 6, 2026. Directed by Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis, the new Youngblood stars Ashton James as Dean Youngblood, a gifted […]
Filmmaker Jahmar Hill is moving forward with a new feature-length romantic drama titled Dope Chik, a coming-of-age love story that he has written and directed. Hill also stars in the project opposite actress, director, and producer Christina Cooper. Production is set to begin soon. Dope Chik centers on DeAnna (Cooper), a young woman from New […]
The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS™) honored the winners of the 2026 Voice Arts® Awards during a ceremony held Sunday night, January 19, at the Beverly Hilton. The evening’s most significant honor went to Laurence Fishburne, who received the inaugural James Earl Jones Prize, a newly established lifetime achievement honor celebrating artistic excellence, […]