Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Lifetime is diving into another real-life story with Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story, a Ripped from the Headlines film 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 Smith’s memoir, detailing […]
Gabourey Sidibe is stepping into a powerful new role in Give Me Back My Daughter, Lifetime’s latest original movie that puts a mother’s love and resilience to the test. The Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee and NAACP Image Award winner leads the emotional drama, set to premiere Saturday, April 5, at 8p/7c on Lifetime. […]
Another one bites the dust. Netflix has officially pulled the plug on The Recruit after just two seasons, despite the espionage dramedy making a strong showing on the platform. The news was first broken by Colton Dunn, who played former CIA operative Lester Kitchens, on social media. “The Recruit has been cancelled y’all,” he posted […]
Tyler Perry is collecting network deals like Pokemon cards. From BET to Prime Video to Netflix, Perry’s empire keeps expanding, and now, A+E Global Media (formerly A+E Networks) is the latest to join his roster. In a major move, Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) and Pantheon Media Group—which teamed up last year to develop unscripted content—just […]
Courtney A. Kemp is back in her crime drama bag, and this time, she’s teaming up with Tani Marole for a brand-new thriller at Netflix. Under Kemp’s overall deal with the streamer, Nemesis marks the duo’s first project together—an action-packed heist series that promises to flip the genre on its head. The series has tapped […]
Black Hollywood is taking center stage in 2025 with two must-watch documentaries that pull back the curtain on the industry’s past, present, and future. Seen and Heard and Number One on the Call Sheet are set to celebrate, examine, and challenge the narratives surrounding Black creatives in TV and film—because the story of Hollywood isn’t […]
The evolution of Black television is getting the deep dive it deserves in Seen and Heard, a two-part documentary executive produced by Issa Rae. Set to premiere at SXSW before streaming on Max, the documentary explores how Black creatives have not only been “seen” on screen but have fought to ensure their voices are truly […]
Netflix has officially announced that Forever, the highly anticipated drama series from Mara Brock Akil, will premiere globally on May 8, 2025. Alongside the premiere date, the streamer has released the first official images and teaser for the modern-day reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel. READ: Netflix Drops Teaser Trailer for Mara Brock Akil’s Drama Series […]
The 11th Annual Truth Awards are back and ready to celebrate Black Queer Excellence in a way that’s equal parts powerful and unapologetic. Hosted by Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) and The DIVA Foundation, and powered by ViiV, this two-day event is more than just a ceremony—it’s a statement. Taking place at the iconic Beverly […]
Hacks is loading up on talent for season 4, and among the latest additions are Bresha Webb (Run the World, Sisters) and Jasmine Ashanti (Upload, Grey’s Anatomy). Hacks is a sharp, Emmy-winning comedy that follows legendary stand-up comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a Las Vegas icon who’s been in the game for decades but finds […]