Sinners rewrote the Academy Awards record books this morning, emerging as the most-nominated film in Oscar history with a staggering 16 nominations—surpassing the long-standing record of 14 previously held by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016). Ryan Coogler’s period vampire epic earned nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best […]

Teyana Taylor is officially in her Waiting to Exhale era—at least for this week—as she brings one of Black cinema’s most unforgettable moments to Saturday Night Live ahead of her guest-hosting debut. Fresh off a major awards-season run, Teyana Taylor takes center stage in a newly released Saturday Night Live promo that playfully channels Bernadine […]

Netflix is not moving forward with additional seasons of The Vince Staples Show, ending the satirical comedy after its sophomore run. Despite never appearing on Netflix’s Weekly Top 10, The Vince Staples Show was well received, holding a 94% critics score and 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Still, that acclaim didn’t translate into sustained […]

Power: Origins is continuing to take shape as production ramps up in New York and New Jersey, with Kelly McCreary, Hill Harper, Damon Gupton, and Tonya Pinkins joining the growing ensemble in recurring roles. Nadia Dajani is also set to reprise her Raising Kanan role as Teresa Boselli. The upcoming prequel shifts the Power timeline […]

Angela Bassett will be honored as a Legacy Honoree at the BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit in 2026, as the organization marks 20 Years of Power celebrating Black women who have shaped — and continue to shape — industries across the globe. The Honorary Academy Award recipient and Emmy-winning actress is being recognized for […]

The countdown is officially on. With 29 days to go, The Night Agent is gearing up for its Season 3 return as Netflix drops the full trailer, key art, and a new batch of stills teasing Peter Sutherland’s most dangerous mission yet. Premiering February 19, 2026, the third season pushes the series into full globe-trotting […]

Sommore is headed back to Netflix with a brand-new stand-up special, Chandelier Fly, premiering February 17. Filmed at the historic Garden Theater in Detroit, Michigan, the special marks Sommore’s second outing with the streamer following her 2023 release Queen Chandelier. In Chandelier Fly, the veteran comedian delivers her signature sharp, unapologetic humor, tackling everything from […]

Dreaming Whilst Black is officially headed back to U.S. screens. Paramount+ with Showtime has announced that Season 2 of the British comedy will premiere on February 20, with new episodes rolling out weekly through March 27. The series, which already aired in the U.K. on the BBC, continues its partnership with Showtime for U.S. distribution. […]

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’ […]