July 30, 2021
Who’s your top 5? That’s a question we often discuss at social gathers amongst hip hop fans. On Wednesday a new list was revealed that measures Emcees strictly by the numbers. Because as Lil Wayne says, “Women lie, men lie, number don’t lie”. As a rap fan for over 20 years, I’m happy to say […]
July 16, 2021
Join Urban League of Rochester President and CEO, Dr. Seanelle Hawkins for a extensive report on the effect of COVID-19, Employment, Racial Injustice and more. During National Urban League’s 2021 State of Black America report, “The New Normal: Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive,” Thursday July 15th at starting at 2pm. The Event will stream on @NatUrbanLeague’s Facebook, […]
July 13, 2021
The Lovecraft County creator Misha Green is moving on from the canceled show. According to Deadline.com, Green signed an overall deal with Apple to create and develop projects for streamer AppleTV+. For the WGA Award winner it’s the first overall deal for the filmmaker. Who will reunite at Apple with worldwide video chiefs Zack Van Amburg […]
July 8, 2021
Nick Cannon’s popular series Wild ‘N Out is returning next month. According to Deadline, “Wild ‘N Out will be make its return on August 10th. After being on MTV for 15 seasons, the comedy improv will be on VH1. Wild ‘N Out is partnering with technology platform, Stage TEN, for an hour-long live interactive digital special. In […]
July 5, 2021
HBO’s Lovecraft Country is one season and done. HBO said in a statement issued to Deadline. “We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country.” After it was revealed that the show wouldn’t return for a second season. Misha Green shared what she was envisioning for the second season’s plot on Twitter. […]
June 27, 2021
On Friday, Mary J. Blige’s new documentary titled My Life hit Amazon Prime. In this new documentary, this legendary R&B singer opened up about sharing such challenging moments on screen. This documentary is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Vanessa Roth. It explores Blige’s early days in the music industry and the making of the iconic 1994 […]
June 26, 2021
This Fall, “The Harder They Fall” will be making its debut on Netflix. This highly anticipated film has an all-star cast of Black gunslingers. The cast includes Idris Elba, Regina King, Jonathan Majors, Lakeith Stanfield, Delroy Lindo, Zazie Beetz, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, and RJ Cyler. Jeymes Samuel, also known as The Bullits, directs a […]
June 17, 2021
“In The Heights,” a musical that was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and initially opened on Broadway in 2008, was released in theaters and HBO Max last week. This highly anticipated film captures the essence of experiencing life in Washington Heights, Manhattan as an Afro-Latino. The film tackles issues, imposter syndrome, and being the first in […]
June 14, 2021
Black Enterprise and Fox Soul are working together to create original programming. The first original series from the new partnership is an Economic Equity and Racial Justice Town Hall. “One Year After George Floyd: Has Corporate America Made Good on its Economic Equity Pledges? It’s now streaming on the service. Justin Barton, Vice President of […]
June 14, 2021
John Legend’s production company, is working on a biopic about the late comedy legend Bernie Mac. Mac started out in Chicago as a stand-up comedy, before becoming one of the biggest comedic stars of film and television in the 2000s, earning two Emmy nominations for his lead performance on “The Bernie Mac Show.”Mac appearing alongside Steve […]
