A stage adaptation of Imitation of Life will premiere this fall at The Shed in a four-week limited engagement. The musical features a book by Lynn Nottage and music and lyrics by John Legend, with direction by Liesl Tommy. The project is inspired by Fannie Hurst’s 1933 novel, which later became two celebrated films from […]
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Stephen Curry Calls ‘GOAT’ a Film for Anyone Chasing Greatness
When you hear the word GOAT, you automatically think championships, rings, and record-breaking stats. But the new animated film GOAT, hitting theaters this Friday, expands that definition in an unexpected and refreshing way. Set in an all-animal world where athletes compete in Roarball, a high-energy sport inspired by basketball, the film brings culture, style, and […]
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ESSENCE Announces 2026 Black Women in Hollywood Honorees, Including Chase Infiniti, Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Zinzi Coogler
ESSENCE is setting the tone for awards season once again. The brand has announced that Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Zinzi Coogler, and Chase Infiniti will be recognized at the 2026 Black Women in Hollywood ceremony, taking place Thursday, March 12 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. Now in its nineteenth year, the annual event […]
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‘Scrubs’ Revival Sets February Premiere as First Trailer Reunites J.D. and Turk
ABC has officially released the first trailer for the return of Scrubs, giving viewers a look at what life back at Sacred Heart Hospital looks like in 2026. The revival premieres with two episodes on Wednesday, February 25 on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu. Set in the present day, the series […]
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James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star, Dies at 48 After Battle With Colorectal Cancer
James Van Der Beek, best known for leading Dawson’s Creek as aspiring filmmaker Dawson Leery, has died following a battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared to social media, saying he passed peacefully and asking for privacy as they grieve. Van Der Beek’s breakout arrived in […]
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Kenan Thompson and Lamorne Morris Team Up for Action Comedy ‘Unwanted’
Kenan Thompson and Lamorne Morris are joining forces for a new action comedy based on the hit Unwanted. Morris revealed the project during an episode of The Lamorning After, where Thompson appeared as a guest. The podcast, which Morris co-created with longtime collaborator Kyle Shevrin, originally debuted in 2021 and quickly rose to the top […]
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Regé-Jean Page to Star in and Produce Bold New Stage Adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby’
Regé-Jean Page is making his long-awaited return to the stage. The actor will star in and produce a new adaptation of The Great Gatsby, with the production aiming for a West End run this fall. A venue has not yet been confirmed, and further casting will be announced once a theater is secured. The adaptation […]
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Get a First Look at Lamorne Morris in Nicolas Cage-Led ‘Spider-Noir’
Prime Video is finally opening the curtain on Spider-Noir, offering the first official look at the live-action drama led by Nicolas Cage. The series marks Cage’s first time headlining a television project and expands the corner of the Marvel universe first introduced to audiences through animation. Set in a shadowy, Depression-era New York, the story […]
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Casting Director Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd on Connecting Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan, Mentorship and the Responsibility of Protecting Black Talent
In Hollywood, the spotlight usually lands on the actors we see. But the people who recognize potential, make the calls, and bring the right creatives together at the right time are often the reason those careers come to life in the first place. Few understand that responsibility better than Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd. A casting director, […]
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Nate Parker & David Oyelowo’s Long-Delayed Thriller ‘Newborn’ Sets Exclusive AMC Theatres Release
A film that has spent years in limbo is finally heading to audiences. According to Deadline, the dystopian psychological thriller Newborn, from filmmaker Nate Parker and actor-producer David Oyelowo, will arrive in theaters on April 10, debuting exclusively at AMC Theatres. Oyelowo stars as Chris Newborn, a man released after serving seven years in solitary […]