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 […]
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Anthony Anderson and Kenny Burns to Host 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture — Master P Among Headliners
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 […]
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Why ‘Government Cheese’ Was the Perfect Title: Aeysha Carr Breaks Down the Meaning Behind the Apple TV+ Series [INTERVIEW]
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 […]
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Serena Williams to Executive Produce Series Adaptation of Carrie Soto Is Back at Netflix
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 […]
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Nigeria Makes History at Cannes Film Festival With Akinola Davies Jr.’s ‘My Father’s Shadow’ Starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
For the first time in its nearly 80-year history, a fully Nigerian production is heading to the Official Selection at the Cannes Film Festival—and it’s about time. Produced by Fatherland Productions in co-production with Element Pictures, and in collaboration with MUBI and Crybaby, My Father’s Shadow marks a definitive turning point in how far Nigerian […]
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Ryan Coogler Says You’ve Got 2 Weeks to See ‘Sinners’ the Way It Was Meant to Be Seen [VIDEO]
Ryan Coogler is pulling no punches when it comes to Sinners. The award-winning filmmaker sat down with Sway on Sway’s Universe to speak passionately about why he made the film, the cinematic experience he’s chasing, and why audiences need to get to the theaters now—not later. “For me, I just wanted to make something that, […]
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23 On and Off Broadway Shows to Check Out in 2025
Broadway and Off-Broadway are buzzing with fresh stories, bold revivals, and standout performances this year—but we’re shining a spotlight on the newer, limited-run, and maybe lesser-talked-about projects that deserve your attention. From world premieres to long-overdue revivals, these 22 productions showcase the creative heartbeat of New York theater in 2025. Whether you’re looking to discover […]
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Andra Day Joins Bradley Cooper’s Next Film ‘Is This Thing On?’
Oscar nominee Andra Day is stepping back onto the big screen — this time in Bradley Cooper’s upcoming feature Is This Thing On? Directed by Cooper for Searchlight Pictures, the film also stars Laura Dern, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes with Cooper, who’s also producing the film under his Lea Pictures banner, taking on a […]
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Bokeem Woodbine Brings a “Lovable Rogue” to Life in Apple TV+’s Government Cheese [INTERVIEW]
In Apple TV+’s Government Cheese, Bokeem Woodbine isn’t just acting—he’s having a ball. And honestly, so are we. The new series, set in 1969 San Fernando Valley, is far from your average period drama. It follows Hampton Chambers (played by David Oyelowo), a man recently released from prison who returns to a home that’s moved […]
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Love, Loss, and Life at 20,000 Feet — ‘SkyMed’ Season 3 Trailer Just Touched Down
The skies are calling again — and this crew’s got unfinished business. Paramount+ just dropped the official trailer and key art for Season 3 of SkyMed, the high-flying medical drama that mixes heart-racing rescues with personal drama at 20,000 feet. And the best part? You won’t have to wait week to week — all nine […]