In a landmark collaboration, (FUBU) For Us By Us Network has teamed up with Telecast Media Group and The Redwing Group to bring the Inaugural Hip Hop Awards & Festival Weekend to Memphis. Taking place August 14–17, the event will highlight hip hop culture’s influence on music, fashion, film, business, and social justice. J. Alexander […]
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CBS Expands ‘The Neighborhood’ Universe With Second Spinoff in the Works
CBS is doubling down on expanding its hit comedy The Neighborhood into a full-fledged franchise, with a new spinoff in the works. This offshoot will follow the lovable but often mischievous duo of Malcolm (Sheaun McKinney) and Marty (Marcel Spears), who will finally leave their parents’ home and venture into a new chapter of their […]
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MGM+ Drops Teaser Trailer for ‘Godfather of Harlem’ Season 4
MGM+ has released the first teaser for the highly anticipated fourth season of Godfather of Harlem. The new season is set to premiere on April 13, 2025, and sees Forest Whitaker return as the iconic Bumpy Johnson. He’s joined by returning cast members Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik LaRay Harvey, Michael Raymond James, […]
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Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, and Tosin Cole Lead Paramount’s Film Adaptation of Children of ‘Blood and Bone’
Paramount Pictures has officially announced the star-studded cast for its highly anticipated film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel. Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, and Tosin Cole will headline the action-fantasy epic, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, known for The Woman King and The Old Guard. The film is set […]
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‘The Night Agent’ Season 2 Review: Decent, But Missing That First-Season Spark
When The Night Agent first hit Netflix, it had no business being that good. It wasn’t breaking new ground in the spy-thriller game, but it nailed the essentials—high-stakes action, likable leads, and a story that pulled you in and didn’t let go. Season 1 was a runaway success, so of course, expectations for season 2 […]
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Season 3 of Yellowjackets Teases Haunting Secrets and Survival in New Trailer
The wait is nearly over for fans of Showtime’s Yellowjackets. A gripping new trailer for season 3 has dropped, teasing more dark secrets, twisted survival instincts, and emotional chaos for the ill-fated group of wilderness survivors. The series returns on Paramount+ with Showtime on February 14 with a two-episode premiere, followed by its on-air debut […]
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Barry Michael Cooper, Screenwriter of ‘New Jack City’ and More and Journalist Who Coined ‘New Jack Swing,’ Dies at 66
Barry Michael Cooper, the groundbreaking screenwriter who brought New Jack City, Sugar Hill, and Above the Rim to life, has passed away at the age of 66. His death was confirmed on Tuesday in Baltimore, Maryland, by close collaborators, including writer and filmmaker Nelson George. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Born […]
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‘Dutch,’ ‘Soul Mates,’ Producer Yolanda Halley Passes Away
Yolanda Maria Halley, a producer behind numerous notable films and television projects, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. Her husband, Manny Halley, CEO of Imani Media Group, shared, “Yolanda transitioned to heaven with her family by her side.” Yolanda was a driving force at Imani Media Group, collaborating closely with […]
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Marla Gibbs and Aaron Pierre to Be Honored at 7th Annual ABFF Honors
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors has announced two new honorees for its 7th annual ceremony: legendary actress Marla Gibbs, who will receive the Hollywood Legacy Award, and rising star Aaron Pierre, recognized for his captivating performances in film and television. These honorees join an illustrious lineup that includes previously announced recipients Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, […]
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Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz Reunite in Back in Action—But Is It Worth the Comeback? [REVIEW]
Netflix’s Back in Action brings Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz back together for an action-comedy that should have been a slam dunk. The nostalgia is strong, the cast is stacked, and the concept—a retired spy couple forced back into the game—has plenty of potential. But while their chemistry shines, the film itself is weighed down […]