The African American Film Critics Association has named its winners for the eighth annual AAFCA TV Honors, with Paradise and Shrinking taking the top drama and comedy prizes, respectively. Hulu’s Paradise claimed Best Drama for the second consecutive year, with Sterling K. Brown also defending his title as Best Actor for his role in the […]
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Trailer Drops for Mark E. Swinton’s Four-Part Mystery Drama ‘Route 187,’ Executive Produced by Tyler Perry
The trailer has arrived for Route 187, a four-part mystery drama created, written, and directed by Mark E. Swinton under Tyler Perry Studios, set to premiere exclusively on Paramount+ on September 16. The series stars Chris Livingston, Tavi Lee, Elijah Collins, Tonia Jackson, Rico Ball, Lawrence Robinson, Rona Dana, Cuyle Carvin, and Javen Lewis, among […]
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Sdumo Mtshali and Gugu Gumede on ‘The Polygamist’: Why Jonasi Isn’t Actually One, Joyce’s Hero Moment, and the Global Obsession Nobody Saw Coming
Nobody saw this coming. Not even them. Since landing on Netflix on June 12, The Polygamist has quietly become one of the streamer’s most explosive global hits, reaching No. 2 worldwide and No. 1 in 16 countries, with top 10 placement in 63 countries including the United States. Based on Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi’s novel, […]
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Orignial Cast Member LaRoyce Hawkins to Exit Chicago P.D. as Series Regular After 13 Seasons
LaRoyce Hawkins is leaving Chicago P.D. as a series regular after 13 seasons, Variety reports. Though his run as a series regular has come to an end, Hawkins will return to wrap up his character Kevin Atwater’s storyline in the first two or three episodes of the upcoming Season 14 before making his final exit. […]
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2026 BET Awards Scores Highest TV Ratings Since 2019, 9.3 Million Social Interactions and Record BETX Crowds With First-Time Host Druski
The 2026 BET Awards came home. Hosted by comedian and cultural phenomenon Druski, Culture’s Biggest Night posted its strongest performance since 2019, growing across every platform from television ratings to social media to live attendance. On television, the broadcast ranked as the highest-rated BET Awards on BET since 2019 among adults 18-49, with P18-49 impressions […]
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Taye Diggs’ Vertical Platform Microhouse Films Drops Trailer for Lifetime’s First Microdrama ‘Tides of Temptation’
Lifetime is making its first foray into microdrama. Tides of Temptation, executive produced by Taye Diggs, will premiere July 7 on Microhouse Films, Diggs’ new mobile-first vertical platform launching the same day with six additional titles yet to be revealed. The series is the first of five vertical projects set as part of a partnership […]
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Director DeMane Davis on ‘Ride or Die,’ Losing ‘Brilliant Minds’ & Creating in a Changing Industry | Interview
As an EP and director, DeMane Davis has spent her career building shows and stories that mean something, and Brilliant Minds was exactly that. A network show that tackled mental health with care, nuance, and a cast that gave everything. When the cancellation came, she still showed up for the finale, for the fans, and […]
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‘Godfather of Harlem’ to End With Two-Hour Series Finale on MGM+
Bumpy Johnson’s story is getting the ending it deserves. MGM+ has ordered a two-hour series finale for Godfather of Harlem, the crime drama starring Forest Whitaker as the legendary 1960s Harlem gangster, closing the book on a run that helped define the network’s identity. Production gets underway July 10 at the show’s Brooklyn set. In […]
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From Chris Brown’s Audition to Beyoncé, Taylor Swift & ‘Michael’ Biopic: Raphael Thomas Shares His Artist Journey | Interview
Raphael Thomas didn’t choose the safe road, he just kept choosing the right one. A full-ride graphic design student at St. John University who quietly built a career dancing alongside Kelly Rowland, Sevyn Streeter, and more before most people knew his name. He didn’t make the Chris Brown tour that first time. He made something […]
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Neon Sets December Release for ‘Clarissa,’ a Modern Lagos Reimagining of ‘Mrs. Dalloway’
Neon has given a Dec. 11 release date to Clarissa, the Cannes breakout drama from twin-brother directing duo Arie and Chuko Esiri, with new images from the critically acclaimed film now available. A bold reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s landmark 1925 novel Mrs. Dalloway, the film transposes the story from 1920s London to present-day Lagos, following […]