Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Netflix will not move forward with a second season of Boots, the military coming-of-age comedy-drama that stands as the final television series from legendary producer Norman Lear. The decision comes more than two months after the show’s eight-episode first season debuted on the streamer. According to sources, the outcome was the result of an extended […]
2025 was a major year for Teyana Taylor, and she’s stepping into 2026 riding high on critical acclaim, commercial success, and industry recognition. Last year, she starred in Hulu’s All’s Fair, which, despite mixed reviews, became the platform’s most-streamed original scripted debut in three years and earned a second-season renewal. She also appeared in Tyler […]
BET is undergoing a sweeping leadership and structural shift as longtime executive Scott Mills exits after 23 years and Louis Carr steps into the role of President. Carr, a 39-year BET veteran and the network’s longtime President of Media Sales, will now lead BET while continuing to oversee its advertising business. He will report directly […]
If you’re gearing up for the most festive time of the year — and you need a cinematic soundtrack for the next 25 nights — here’s your backstage pass: a “25 Days ’Til Christmas” watch-list full of holiday flicks, feel-good vibes, and cozy vibes perfect for December nights. Think of this as your holiday viewing […]
Two Atlanta-based industry powerhouses are joining forces to bring one of the most captivating true-crime stories to screen. Entertainment A.R.E.U. executive and former Tyler Perry Studios president Ozzie Areu has teamed up with FilmHedge founder and CEO Jon Gosier to finance and produce adaptations of The Last Kilo: Willy Falcon and the Cocaine Empire That […]
Taraji P. Henson and Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott — better known as Joey Bada$$ — are set to star in ’Tis So Sweet, the second film produced under Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin’s faith-based partnership with Netflix. Inspired by the true viral story of Chicago baker Lenore Lindsey, the film follows a woman who makes a […]
The holidays are here — and this year’s slate is stacked with stories that center love, family, and plenty of festive drama. From Tyler Perry’s snowy romance Finding Joy on Prime Video to Brandy and Sy’Rai Smith’s family debut in Lifetime’s Christmas Everyday, Black creatives are owning the season across every platform. Whether you’re in […]
Season 2 of BET’s hit dramedy is officially in the can — and creator Diarra Kilpatrick says it’s something special. Diarra Kilpatrick took to Instagram to announce that filming has wrapped on the second season of Diarra From Detroit, posting a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos and a heartfelt message to the cast and crew. “And […]
Amazon MGM Studios has dropped the first look at Relationship Goals, a new romantic comedy starring Kelly Rowland, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Robin Thede, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, and Matt Walsh. In Relationship Goals, Rowland stars as Leah Caldwell, a brilliant TV producer on the verge of making history as the first woman to run […]
Taraji P. Henson has signed a new two-picture acting deal with Netflix, expanding her creative partnership with the streamer. Under the deal, the Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner will star in and produce two upcoming films through her production company, TPH Entertainment. The announcement follows the success of Straw, Henson’s first Netflix original […]