Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Strung is set to world premiere at the American Black Film Festival before hitting Peacock on June 26. Peacock has released the official trailer for Strung, an upcoming psychological thriller from director Malcolm D. Lee, starring Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Anna Diop, and Coco Jones. Bailey stars as Laila, a talented violinist who […]
Sinbad is back. The comedian and actor, 69, took to Instagram on April 29 to announce his return to stand-up comedy — his first time on stage since suffering a stroke in October 2020. He performed that same night at the Ice House in Pasadena, California, with a second show set for May 10 at […]
Zatima is officially back with new episodes as Season 4B returns on Tuesday, May 12, exclusively on Paramount+. The return kicks off with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly releases every Tuesday, leading up to the season finale on July 7. In this next chapter of the hit Sistas spinoff, Zac and Fatima’s relationship is […]
Easter weekend was made for this. Whether you’re gathered around the TV after Sunday dinner, winding down after church, or just looking for something that actually means something — this list has you covered. From brand new releases to timeless classics, these 25+ films span horror, comedy, drama, and everything in between. What they all […]
Malcolm D. Lee is bringing a psychological thriller to one of the biggest stages in Black film. His latest film Strung, led by Chloe Bailey, has been selected as the opening night film for the 30th annual American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach. The film will make its world premiere at ABFF before debuting […]
2006 was a year that quietly delivered some of the most memorable movies and TV shows of the decade. From Oscar-winning performances to breakout Disney Channel originals, from gritty urban dramas to big-budget action blockbusters, the year’s slate reflected a culture in motion. Black storytellers, stars, and creators were making their mark both in front […]
Taylor Polidore Williams is stepping into the courtroom. The Beauty in Black lead has officially been cast in Season 4 of Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt. The news was revealed during an appearance on Sherri Shepherd’s talk show, however details surrounding her role currently being kept under wraps. Created by Raamla Mohamed, Reasonable Doubt follows Los Angeles […]
Tyler Perry’s Netflix political comedy Miss Governor will not be returning for a second season — and series star Terri J. Vaughn has now confirmed the news herself. In a heartfelt video posted, Vaughn revealed she had known about the cancellation “for some time,” but needed space to process it privately before speaking publicly. The […]
At the 57th NAACP Image Awards, Viola Davis didn’t just accept one of the organization’s highest honors — she delivered a speech that felt less like an acceptance and more like a moment of reflection for everyone watching. The Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning actor was honored with the Chairman’s Award, a recognition reserved for […]
Emmy Award-winning comedian and entrepreneur Katt Williams is investing in the future of filmmaking — and making sure Black students are positioned at the center of it. Williams has partnered with Miles College, a historically Black college in Fairfield, Alabama, to launch a scholarship program focused on artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and emerging […]