Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Lizzo is picking up a guitar—and stepping into the legacy of one of music’s greatest, yet often overlooked, pioneers. The four-time GRAMMY winner will portray gospel icon and rock trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Rosetta, a biopic currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios. Let’s be real: without Sister Rosetta Tharpe, there’d probably be no […]
Kevin Hart and director Tim Story are back at it again—this time teaming up for 72 Hours, a high-energy comedy headed to Netflix. According to Deadline, Hart is set to star in the film with Story directing, marking another chapter in their longtime creative partnership that keeps delivering laughs. 72 Hours follows a 40-year-old exec […]
Hulu’s Prison Break pilot is stacking up talent—and it’s looking like the yard is about to be full. Myles Bullock (Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, BMF) is the latest to join the 20th Television reboot as a series regular and he’s not walking in alone. Clayton Cardenas (Mayans M.C., Mayor of Kingstown), JR Bourne […]
Filmmaker Jahmar Hill is set to bring some much-needed warmth to the holiday season with his upcoming feature, First Christmas Home. Written, directed, produced, and starring Hill, the heartfelt drama is slated for a December 2025 release. While a network has yet to be announced, the project is already generating early buzz thanks to its […]
Lifetime has dropped the official trailer for Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story, the latest installment in its Ripped from the Headlines slate that will leave you questioning just how well you know your own history. Starring and executive produced by Yaya DaCosta (The Lincoln Lawyer, Chicago Med), the film is based on Monique […]
Regé-Jean Page is heading back to the 19th century—but this time, leave the tea and ballroom dances at the door. The Bridgerton breakout star is stepping into a far darker, more dangerous world as the lead in a brand-new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic revenge tale, The Count of Monte Cristo. And he’s not just […]
After six years of being the creative compass for Netflix’s One Piece live-action series, Matt Owens is stepping down from the helm. The co-showrunner and executive producer, who helped guide the ambitious adaptation from Day One, announced he’s officially “stepping off the Going Merry” following the wrap of Season 2. In an honest and heartfelt […]
Things are shaking up behind the gates. Keith D. Robinson is officially joining Beyond the Gates as the show’s first recast, stepping into the role of Dr. Ted Richardson. He replaces Maurice Johnson, who originated the character when the daytime drama premiered just weeks ago. Robinson’s first episodes are set to air in May, and […]
George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight champion whose life journey spanned Olympic glory, iconic bouts, personal redemption, and stardom outside the ring, has died. He was 76. The man the world knew as “Big George” passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, surrounded by loved ones, according to his family. “Our hearts are broken,” his family […]
Regina Hall is adding another comedy to her already stacked resume. Hall has officially joined Will Ferrell and Zac Efron in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming untitled comedy, previously known as Judgment Day. The project is being directed by Nicholas Stoller, who also penned the script. This marks another team-up between Stoller and Ferrell following their […]