Apple TV+ is gearing up for the return of its acclaimed dramedy series, “The Big Door Prize,” with a highly-anticipated Season 2 set to premiere on April 24. In a recent presentation for the Television Critics Association, Apple TV+ unveiled the first images from Season 2 of the dramedy series, hinting at significant changes in […]
‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ Renewed For Second Season on BBC and Showtime
Dreams continue for Kwabena and fans of “Dreaming Whilst Black” as Showtime and BBC announce the series renewal. Co-created by Ali Hughes and Adjani Salmon, the show follows Kwabena, an aspiring filmmaker navigating the challenges of pursuing his dream amid life’s complexities. Starring Adjani Salmon, Dani Moseley, Rachel Adedeji, Jessica Hynes, and Demmy Ladipo, the […]
Legendary Rappers Parodied in Affion Crockett, Damaine Radcliff’s ‘A Hip Hop Story’ [TRAILER]
Updated with trailer. —- Affion Crockett and Damaine Radcliff have taken on a new venture, independently financing and producing the upcoming comedy film, “A Hip Hop Story.” Born from their earlier YouTube parodies, the movie is a comedic take on a yoga-posing rap mogul, played by Crockett, who hilariously recounts saving hip hop from a […]
Dave Chappelle Secures Fifth Grammy Win with Controversial Comedy Album: ‘What’s in a Name?’
Dave Chappelle clinched his fifth Grammy for Best Comedy Album with “Dave Chappelle: What’s in a Name?” The album, an extension of his 2022 Netflix special, triumphed over contenders like Wanda Sykes, Sarah Silverman, Chris Rock, and host Trevor Noah at the 66th Grammy Awards. READ: Viola Davis Achieves EGOT Status with Recent Grammy Win […]
Angela “Angie” Beyincé Promoted to Series Regular in Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7
Angela “Angie” Beyincé has secured a series regular role in the ongoing seventh season of Tyler Perry’s BET series, Sistas. Known for her portrayal of Pam, the sharp-witted salon manager, and friend to salon owner Karen Mott, Beyincé’s character has been a recurring one, offering comedic relief. With a prior appearance in 73 episodes in […]
Myles Bullock Joins Cast of Peacock’s Limited Series ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’
BMF’s Myles Bullock joins the cast of Peacock‘s true crime limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Ordered to series in December, the show is based on the Will Packer-produced podcast chronicling an armed robbery during Muhammad Ali’s (portrayed by Dexter Darden) 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta. He joins previously cast Kevin Hart, Samuel […]
“Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” Explores Origin Story of Peanuts’ First Black Character
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming Peanuts special, “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” set to premiere globally on February 16, 2024. This special, produced by Peanuts and WildBrain, delves into the origin story of Franklin Armstrong, the first Black character introduced to the Peanuts comic strip in 1968. Directed by Emmy Award […]
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Margaret Avery Among 14 Cast in ‘A Classic Spy’
Two-time Tony nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson and Academy Award nominee Margaret Avery are set to join Ted Danson in Mike Schur’s upcoming comedy series, “A Classic Spy.” The show, based on the 2021 Oscar-nominated documentary “The Mole Agent,” follows Charles (Danson), a retired man turned undercover detective. The cast includes Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz, […]
Wood Harris, Teyana Taylor and More Round Out Paul Anderson’s Feature Film
Wood Harris, Teyana Taylor, and Shayna McHayle aka Junglepussy are the latest to join Paul Anderson’s untitled feature. They join previously cast Regina Hall, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Sean Penn. This feature reunites Hall with McHayle, her Support The Girls co-star and with Wood Harris. The two starred in Paid in Full together. Alana Haim, who […]
Rest in Peace! ‘Rocky,’ ‘Mandalorain’ and More Actor, Carl Weathers Died
Iconic actor Carl Weathers, renowned for his portrayal of Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and his roles in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson, and numerous other cinematic gems, passed away on Tuesday, as announced by his family. He was 76. In their statement, his family expressed profound sorrow, stating, “We […]