Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
BET+ just dropped the official trailer for To Get Her, a suspense-filled original thriller premiering Thursday, May 29 on the streamer. Starring Amber Stevens West, Ashley A. Williams, and Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd, To Get Her follows three women who must go to unimaginable lengths to rescue a missing child in a foreign country. What begins […]
Tyler Perry’s Sistas is continuing to evolve as it heads into its 9th season, with Sullivan Jones, Walnette Marie Santiago, and Darone Okolie joining the series. These fresh additions will recur and interact with the core ensemble cast, which includes KJ Smith, Mignon, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown, Crystal Renee’ Hayslett, Devale Ellis, Chido Nwokocha, and […]
Nicholas Duvernay is keeping his momentum going. Fresh off his scene-stealing role in Season 3 of The White Lotus, Duvernay has signed on to join the cast of Reminders of Him, Universal’s upcoming adaptation of the bestselling Colleen Hoover novel. Reminders of Him centers on motherhood, forgiveness and the power of one love to heal even […]
2025 proved that Black storytellers are not just showing up—they’re delivering. From gripping thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies and genre-bending experiments, Black directors are giving us stories that deserve to be seen, discussed, and supported. READ: Saying Goodbye: TV Shows Canceled or Ending in 2025 This list isn’t just a roundup of what’s “buzzing”—it’s a reminder. A […]
Netflix is giving one of the internet’s favorite dating shows a streamer upgrade. Pop the Balloon, the viral series created by husband-wife duo Bolia Matundu (BM) and Arlette Amuli, is officially headed to Netflix—live. Starting April 10, the reimagined version will stream every Thursday at 8 PM ET, with Insecure star Yvonne Orji stepping in […]
Ben Affleck’s upcoming Netflix thriller Animals is shaping up to be a must-watch, with Kerry Washington, Ray Fisher, and Christopher Woodley attached to the project alongside Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Adriana Paz, and the recently cast Mark Kassen. Filming is currently underway in Los Angeles, with the city playing a major role […]
Black Hollywood is taking center stage in 2025 with two must-watch documentaries that pull back the curtain on the industry’s past, present, and future. Seen and Heard and Number One on the Call Sheet are set to celebrate, examine, and challenge the narratives surrounding Black creatives in TV and film—because the story of Hollywood isn’t […]
The evolution of Black television is getting the deep dive it deserves in Seen and Heard, a two-part documentary executive produced by Issa Rae. Set to premiere at SXSW before streaming on Max, the documentary explores how Black creatives have not only been “seen” on screen but have fought to ensure their voices are truly […]
March is stacked with fresh content, whether you’re looking for brand-new series, returning favorites, or movies that’ll have everyone talking. This month, we’re getting exciting premieres, midseason returns, and long-awaited movies—so no matter what you’re into, there’s something to add to your watchlist. New shows are stepping onto the scene, fan-favorites are picking up where […]
The 56th annual NAACP Image Awards wrapped up in grand fashion on Saturday, Feb. 22, with The Six Triple Eight dominating the film categories and Kamala Harris delivering a rousing speech that took aim at political and corporate power. Hosted by Deon Cole and broadcast live on BET and CBS from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, […]