Netflix is giving one of the internet’s favorite dating shows a streamer upgrade. Pop the Balloon, the viral series created by husband-wife duo Bolia Matundu (BM) and Arlette Amuli, is officially headed to Netflix—live. Starting April 10, the reimagined version will stream every Thursday at 8 PM ET, with Insecure star Yvonne Orji stepping in […]
DiCaprio in a Bathrobe, Teyana Taylor With a Rifle—’One Battle After Another’ Trailer Is as Wild as It Sounds
Just a week after that blink-and-you’ll-miss-it teaser, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another has officially entered the chat—and the full trailer does not disappoint. It’s chaotic, political, funny in that dark “what-is-happening” way, and yes, that jaw-dropping moment from the teaser still hits: a pregnant Teyana Taylor unloading a rifle with the calm of […]
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page to Star in Will Packer-Produced Movie ‘Italianna’ for Universal Pictures
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page are teaming up for a brand-new project—and this one’s got Will Packer’s name stamped all over it. The powerhouse producer behind box office hits like Girls Trip and Think Like a Man is bringing Italianna to life at Universal Pictures, with Kat Coiro (Marry Me, Matlock) on board to direct. […]
Tyler Perry Launches Dream Collective to Support and Uplift the Next Wave of Filmmakers
Tyler Perry is opening the gates—literally and figuratively—with the launch of the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective, a bold new program created to find, fund, and fuel the next generation of filmmakers, especially those whose voices are too often overlooked or unheard. Applications open April 17, and let’s just say, this isn’t your average incubator. […]
Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts Lead ‘Lights Out: Nat King Cole’ From Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor
The spotlight’s getting ready to shine on a soulful new production — and this one’s got some heavy hitters. Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts are stepping into the shoes (and rhythm) of two legends in Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor, and directed by McGregor herself. The production […]
‘Watson’ Renewed for Season 2 at CBS Following Strong Start
Morris Chestnut isn’t clocking out of the clinic just yet—CBS is bringing Watson back for a second season. The medical mystery drama, which reimagines Dr. John Watson of Sherlock Holmes fame as a doctor solving rare and baffling disorders, has officially been renewed. The decision comes just two months after its January premiere and on […]
Anthony Mackie, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Among 25 to Join Cast of Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel is assembling once again — and this time, they’re doing it one director’s chair at a time. In a surprise livestream currently unfolding across Marvel Studios’ social channels, the cast of Avengers: Doomsday is being revealed piece by piece. The camera? Locked on a quiet set, where chairs with names on the back slowly […]
Jonathan Majors to Star in Gerard McMurray’s High-Octane Action Thriller ‘True Threat’
Jonathan Majors isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With his latest film Magazine Dreams in theaters and after booking the revenge thriller Merciless, he’s now set to lead True Threat, the latest action-packed feature from director Gerard McMurray. And if the logline is any indication, we’re in for a gritty, heart-thumping ride. In True Threat, Majors […]
Shola Lynch and Reginald Hudlin on Crafting Number One on the Call Sheet and Celebrating Black Hollywood’s Legacy [INTERVIEW]
Apple TV+’s Number One on the Call Sheet is more than a documentary—it’s a love letter to Black excellence in Hollywood. Broken into two powerful parts, the series celebrates the legacies of both Black men and women who have redefined what it means to be a leading actor. Directed by Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch, […]
Michelle Buteau Breaks Down ‘Survival of the Thickest’ Season 2, Afro Punk Realness, and Black Joy On Her Terms
Michelle Buteau is back as Mavis Beaumont in Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest—and this time, she’s bringing the body, the boldness, and the Black girl joy all the way to Rome. But don’t let the laughs fool you—this season gets real in the best way. I sat down with Michelle for an honest […]









