Get ready for a heartfelt journey of healing and hope—Finding Faith is set to hit theaters nationwide on June 16th. The upcoming indie psychological drama, produced by Summer House Pictures, Black Bench Productions, and Third Eye Productions in collaboration with Fathom Entertainment, promises to deliver an emotional and uplifting experience. Written and directed by LazRael […]
Prom Nights, Tough Scenes, and Getting Advice from Legends — A Conversation with Netflix’s ‘Forever’ Stars Lovie Simone & Michael Cooper Jr.
Forever is one of the most honest and heartfelt portrayals of Black teen love we’ve seen on screen. Created by Mara Brock Akil and inspired by Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, the series stars Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. as Keisha and Justin—two high school seniors discovering first love, identity, and vulnerability in all its […]
Inside Netflix’s ‘Forever:’ Mara Brock Akil Talks Black Love and Her Howard University Connection [INTERVIEW]
In Netflix’s drama Forever, creator Mara Brock Akil reimagines Judy Blume’s 1975 novel through a fresh, emotionally rich lens centered on Black teens, Black families, and Black love—set in 2018 Los Angeles. Starring Lovie Simone as Keisha and Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin, the series is a soulful, grounded coming-of-age story that blends romance, music, […]
Sonequa Martin-Green Joins CBS’ Boston Blue in Expansion of the Blue Bloods Universe
Sonequa Martin-Green is joining the cast of Boston Blue, CBS’ upcoming drama that expands the universe of the long-running procedural series Blue Bloods. The actress, best known for her role as Michael Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery, will star opposite Donnie Wahlberg, who reprises his iconic role as NYPD Detective Danny Reagan. Boston Blue, developed […]
‘106 & Park’ to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Iconic Host Reunion
The iconic music video countdown show 106 & Park is making a major comeback—if only for one night—to celebrate its 25th anniversary. BET announced that the legendary series will reunite its original hosts for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, featuring some of the best live performances from the show’s run, as part of the […]
Netflix Drops First Look at Tyler Perry’s Thriller ‘Straw,’ Filmed in Just 4 Days
Netflix has released the first look at Straw, the latest project from Tyler Perry and the newest entry in his ongoing film partnership with the streamer. Set to premiere June 6, the thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah, a single mother whose attempt to care for her sick daughter quickly spirals into a nightmare. […]
Nyasha Hatendi Brings Zimbabwean Folklore to Life in Audible’s New Thriller Podcast ‘Sacrilege’
As Stranger Things gears up for its fifth and final season, Caleb McLaughlin is stepping into a whole new kind of horror—this time, with his voice. McLaughlin, best known for playing Lucas Sinclair in the hit Netflix series, is starring in and executive producing Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi, an immersive scripted podcast from QCODE […]
Lil Rel Howery Wraps Directorial Debut With Horror-Comedy ‘Haunted Heist’ [FIRST LOOK]
Lil Rel Howery’s directorial debut Haunted Heist has officially wrapped production in Detroit — and it’s gearing up to haunt your screens this Halloween. The horror-comedy stars Tiffany Haddish, Karlous Miller, Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor, Tony Baker, Brett Gelman, Ari Dayan, and Tara Terry and marks the second-ever production from genre film specialists The Coven. […]
Nearly 30 Years Later, ‘Practical Magic 2’ In The Works
Because some spells just don’t wear off. There’s nothing new under the sun—especially not when it comes to beloved cult classics finding their way back to the big screen. Warner Bros. has officially announced the theatrical release date for Practical Magic 2, nearly 30 years after the original film quietly slipped into cinemas and later […]
‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’: Brandy and Paolo Montalban Return for ‘Descendants’ Next Installment
Brandy and Paolo Montalban are reuniting once again as Cinderella and King Charming in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, the fifth film in Disney’s hit Descendants franchise. Production is already underway, with the film set to premiere in 2025 on both Disney Channel and Disney+. The pair originally stole hearts in the 1997 television classic Rodgers & […]