The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors has unveiled the recipients of its 2026 awards, celebrating trailblazers in film and television whose work continues to move culture forward. Presented by NICE CROWD, the 8th annual ceremony will take place Monday, February 16, 2026, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, hosted by comedian, author, and […]

Peacock’s Bel-Air is closing out its fourth and final season with two guest stars joining the Banks family’s world. Janet Hubert — the original Aunt Viv from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air — will appear in the reimagined drama, marking the sixth original cast member to make an appearance. Caroline Chikezie will guest star in […]

IAJ Media has released the official trailer for its upcoming short film Love & Other Crimes, a gripping crime drama that dives deep into questions of justice, morality, and the human condition. The ensemble cast includes Justin P. Slaughter (90 Feet From Home), Jordan Nancarrow (Surviving The Cartel), Jaelyn Sierra, Jon Meggison, Antonio Smith, and […]

Originally reported by Black Girl Nerds During the ABFF Pop-Up in New York City, actress and singer Naturi Naughton-Lewis joined Ally’s Erica Hughes for an engaging discussion on Money Wellness and the Creator. The conversation centered on how artists can stay grounded in their creative purpose while managing financial growth — but it also took […]

Lena Waithe may be wrapping up The Chi with its upcoming final season, but she’s already cooking up her next story — and this one involves Issa Rae. During her episode of Bustle’s One Nightstand series, the Emmy-winning writer and producer revealed she’s developing a new comedy for herself and Issa Rae to star in […]

Moses Ingram, Naturi Naughton , Brett Gray, and b have been tapped to headline the BET-backed Soirée Fall Monologue Slam, taking place November 10th at City Tech in Brooklyn, New York. Now in its latest installment, the Monologue Slam has become one of the biggest recurring events for the BIPOC arts community. What began as a […]

The Victorious universe is officially expanding. Daniella Monet will reprise her fan-favorite role as Trina Vega in Hollywood Arts, a new spinoff of the hit Nickelodeon series heading to Netflix in 2026. Joining Monet in the ensemble are Alyssa Miles, Emmy Liu-Wang, Peyton Jackson, Erika Swayze, and Martin Kamm. Yvette Nicole Brown will guest star. Originally […]

Sterling Hampton IV is stepping into narrative filmmaking with Inauguration Day, a coming-of-age dramedy set on the day Barack Obama was sworn in as the first Black president of the United States. The film follows a group of Black high school students attending a predominantly white institution, navigating their own sense of identity and belonging […]

Newly launched distributor Row K Entertainment has set a 2026 release date for Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire, the tense, character-driven true-crime drama that has already earned acclaim on the festival circuit. The film will receive an Oscar-qualifying run on Dec. 12, followed by a limited release Jan. 9 and wide release Jan. 16, […]