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BET+ has officially canceled 106 & Sports, the sports-focused spinoff of 106 & Park, after just one eight-episode season. The hour-long talk show, hosted by former NFL MVP Cam Newton and sports journalist Ashley Nicole Moss, premiered October 15, 2025, and was taped at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. The network confirmed it “will not […]
EGOT winner Viola Davis is adding another major recognition to her already historic run. The powerhouse performer, producer, and author will receive the Chairman’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards, set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The ceremony will be broadcast live on BET and CBS. The Chairman’s Award is reserved […]
Kerry Washington is set to executive produce and star in An Innocent Girl, a new psychological thriller from Jaume Collet-Serra for Netflix. James Marsden and Chloe East co-star in the project. The film centers on a young, ambitious woman who becomes entangled with a powerful Washington, D.C. couple, drawing her into a dangerous world fueled […]
The Lazarus universe is officially back — and the first trailer for Lazarus: The Awakening makes it clear this sequel isn’t here to soften the edges. Starring Sean Riggs, alongside Courtney Grace (Stranger Things, Tulsa King), R. Marcus Taylor (Straight Outta Compton), and Kiki Haynes (Tyler Perry’s All the Queen’s Men), the high-octane action sequel […]
Netflix is loading up 2026 with a real mix of crowd-pleasers: big studio thrillers, rom-com comfort watches, Tyler Perry event titles, and even a fresh animated adventure with a stacked voice cast. If you’re building your watch list early, these are the movies Netflix says are on deck. People We Meet on Vacation | Now […]
Netflix is heading into 2026 with a stacked TV lineup that spans prestige drama, long-running favorites, bold reimaginings, and genre swings that feel intentional. From early-year returns and final seasons to brand-new series launching later in the year, the streamer’s slate balances familiarity with risk, leaning into character-driven stories, big names behind the camera, and […]
Atlanta marked a meaningful moment in film and television history on Tuesday as creatives, cultural leaders, members of the press, and the local community gathered for the official ribbon-cutting of the Seven John Singleton Soundstage. The newly named soundstage serves as a permanent tribute to the life and influence of legendary filmmaker John Singleton, whose […]
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Ahead of the Season 10 premiere of Sistas, BET’s long-running hit series is undergoing a notable cast shift. Ebony Obsidian and Novi Brown will not return as series regulars for the milestone season, which premieres January 7 at 9 p.m. ET on BET. Both actresses have been with the show since its 2019 debut, with […]
Before Hollywood let Black people tell our own stories, Oscar Micheaux decided to tell them anyway. Born in 1884 in Metropolis, Illinois, the son of a man who had been enslaved, Micheaux’s life embodied the very struggles and ambitions that would define his groundbreaking work in film. From an early age, he understood the harsh […]
From high-stakes dramas and steampunk adventures to heartfelt comedies and animated series, 2025 was a landmark year for Black TV creators. This year brought a diverse array of stories that pushed boundaries, celebrated culture, and centered Black and Brown voices across streaming platforms, cable, and digital channels. Whether exploring identity, family, love, or social issues—or […]