Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
“Did you miss…” Varnell Hill? If so, good news: Varnell Hill is back. BET+ has officially greenlit Varnell Hill, a new comedy series centered around Tommy Davidson as the eccentric talk show host he made famous in a single, unforgettable two-part episode of Martin. The series will pick up with Varnell behind the scenes of […]
If you didn’t already want to see Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s press run might just change your mind. And I mean that in the best way. Sinners is a Southern Gothic supernatural horror film that’s giving genre, grit, and generational trauma—all wrapped in a cinematic love letter to storytelling. Set in the 1930s South, the film […]
Max just dropped the official trailer for And Just Like That Season 3, and as always, the drama, the fashion, and the complicated love lives are returning in full swing — minus a couple familiar faces. Premiering May 29, the Sex and the City sequel kicks off its third chapter with big shifts and even […]
NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor—arguably one of the most electrifying and game-changing defensive players in football history—is getting the full biopic treatment. Stoked Sports & Entertainment has locked in the life rights to NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor through an exclusive deal with BEL Productions — and they are gearing up to roll out […]
Halle Bailey and Lilli Cooper are set to star in A24’s upcoming untitled musical comedy, written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. The film, which began production earlier this month, follows a reserved woman (played by Julianne Moore) who is unexpectedly cast in a local community theater musical. As she immerses herself in the role, her off-stage […]
Apple TV+ has unveiled the premiere date and first-look images for Smoke, an intense new crime drama from acclaimed writer and executive producer Dennis Lehane. Inspired by true events, Smoke follows arson investigator Dave Gudsen (Egerton) and police detective Michelle Calderone (Emmy nominee Jurnee Smollett) as they track down a pair of serial arsonists whose […]
Leslie Odom Jr. is stepping back into the role that changed everything. Nine years after his final bow, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor is returning to Broadway’s Hamilton this fall to reprise his iconic portrayal of Aaron Burr. The limited engagement kicks off Tuesday, September 9 and runs through Sunday, November 23 at the […]
The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® is set to light up New Orleans once again from Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6 — and this year’s message is personal: We Are Made Like This. Anthony Anderson and Kenny Burns will host the three-day celebration, which returns to honor the 55th anniversary […]
Apple TV+’s Government Cheese doesn’t play by the rules—and co-creator Aeysha Carr says that was the whole point. “We wanted to tell a story about a Black family that wasn’t just about how they existed against the world,” she shares. “But how they existed within each other.” READ: Bokeem Woodbine Brings a “Lovable Rogue” to Life […]
Game. Set. Legacy. Serena Williams is bringing her championship mindset behind the scenes as executive producer for Carrie Soto Is Back, a series adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling tennis novel. Written and executive produced by Amanda Kate Shuman (The Wheel of Time, Berlin Station), Carrie Soto Is Back follows the rise, fall, and defiant […]