‘Welcome Home Franklin’ Series Finally Gives The Beloved Black Peanuts Character a Seat at the Table
Move over, Charlie Brown! It’s Franklin’s turn in the driver’s seat. Apple TV+ just dropped the trailer for an all-new Peanuts special centering around the one and only Franklin and how he came to be part of the Peanuts crew. “Snoopy’s Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” is the backstory to one of the most beloved Black […]
Spike Lee’s Production Company Teams Up With Morgan State for Film Interns
Spike Lee has joined forces with Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD to provide an opportunity for students aspiring to enter the film industry, the historically Black university announced. In a collaboration, Lee’s production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and talent firm The Gersh Agency have partnered with Morgan’s School of Global Journalism […]
11 Black Celebrity Families Who Have Shaped the Culture
Influence and innovation run in these families! From music legends to political trailblazers, Black families have played a major role in shaping the cultural landscape. Each family represents a unique powerhouse, showcasing excellence in music, comedy, gospel, politics, and beyond. Here are the stories and legacies of 11 Black families who have shaped our culture […]
Actress Danielle Brooks Is Officially an EGOT Nominee
Danielle Brooks is now an EGOT nominee! After her recent Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her role as Sofia in “The Color Purple,” Brooks now has an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony nomination. Plus, she won a Grammy Award in 2017 for Best Musical Theater Album for The Color Purple (New Broadway Cast Recording). Brooks posted about […]
Colman Domingo Set To Play Joe Jackson & Nat King Cole In Upcoming Biopics
Domingo is this era’s biopic actor to watch! On the heels of critically acclaimed roles in Netflix’s Rustin and The Color Purple, the multi-talented Colman Domingo is gearing up for a double act, Variety reports. Not only is he set to direct and co-write the much-anticipated Nat King Cole biopic, but he will also star […]
Pam Grier to be Honored at 12th Annual Toronto Black Film Festival
They’re rolling out the red carpet for this icon! The Toronto Black Film Festival revealed in a press release that it will honor the trailblazing and award-winning actress, Pam Grier, with its Career Achievement Award. The festival will host a special tribute to Grier on February 15th. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Kenya Barris New Project Brings ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to Inglewood
Dorothy definitely won’t be in Kansas anymore! Complex reports that Kenya Barris, creator of the ABC sitcom black-ish, unveiled details on a new project during his appearance at the Variety Studio at the Sundance Film Festival. According to Barris, the script for his modern take on The Wizard of Oz is complete. This fresh perspective […]
Malia Obama Makes Sundance Debut With Short Film ‘The Heart’
She’s carving her own lane! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Malia Obama, daughter of forever President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama, is making her Sundance debut. Obama’s short film, The Heart, is being screened at Sundance under the U.S. short fiction films category. Credited as Malia Ann, the burgeoning filmmaker wrote and directed […]
Issa Rae Receives Double SAG Award Nominations for 2023 Ensemble Performances
Rae portrayed President Barbie in “Barbie” and Sintara Golden in “American Fiction. In a week filled with excitement for the talented Issa Rae, Wednesday brought a double dose of celebration as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards nominations were announced. Issa received not one but two nominations in the category of Outstanding Performance by a […]
Comedian KevOnStage Lands New TBS Show with Host Nina Parker
‘Friday Night Vibes’ is back with new hosts! TBS is bringing back the beloved “Friday Night Vibes,” which premieres on January 5 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. The revitalized show promises an exciting fusion of film, culture, and entertainment, ushering in a new era for weekend movie programming. It will be hosted by Nina Parker and […]