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Samara Joy, known for her jazz prowess, ventures into new territory with her latest song, “Why I’m Here.” ‘Why I’m Here,’ featured in the Netflix film “Shirley,” chronicles the life of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman. The song, co-written and produced by PJ Morton, is an anthemic departure from Joy’s jazz roots, inspired by […]

The documentary “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero,” showcasing the Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X’s journey through his first world tour, has been acquired by Universal Pictures Content Group for international distribution. Directed by Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel, the film offers an intimate look into the artist’s life, exploring themes of identity, acceptance, […]

Dominique Fishback, an Emmy and BAFTA nominee known for her remarkable roles in film and television, is set to be honored with the inaugural Culture Certified award by The Creative Collective during their first-ever Creative Class celebration. This award aims to recognize Black talents, both established and emerging, who have made significant contributions to shaping […]

The documentary “Where is Wendy Williams?” by Lifetime will proceed with its scheduled airing this weekend, following a New York court’s dismissal of an attempt to block its broadcast. The court ruled that preventing the documentary from airing would constitute an “impermissible prior restraint on speech,” violating the First Amendment. The documentary, set to be […]

Apple TV’s animated special “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” explores the origin story of Franklin, the first Black character in the “Peanuts” comic strip, showcasing his initial encounter with Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang. The special addresses a long-overdue focus on Franklin, introduced in 1968 by “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz following a […]

Danielle Ponder, an international R&B/soul artist, has been chosen to create and perform the theme song for the new Apple TV+ series “Manhunt.” Announced via X (previously Twitter), the series is a conspiracy thriller that delves into the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, aiming to illuminate aspects of this […]

With viewership was up 7% from last year’s record-setting broadcast. Super Bowl LVIII, is officially the most-watched program in television history. The broadcast, which featured the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22 in overtime, drew in 123.4 million average viewers across all platforms, including CBS Television Network, Paramount+, Nickelodeon, Univision, and CBS […]

(BET) – Daniel Croix, known for his role as the chaotic Jason in Tyler Perry’s “The Oval,” contrasts his on-screen persona with a peaceful, arts-rich real life. Raised in a diverse family environment, Croix credits his grandmother, Clarita Delk-Henderson, for introducing him to the arts. A graduate of SUNY Purchase Conservatory, Croix’s journey in acting […]

(BET) – “Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story,” a new docuseries on Peacock that streams February 1, delves into the journey of Run-DMC, the most influential rap group in music history. The series captures their rise from Hollis, Queens, to global music titans, their impact on making hip-hop mainstream, and the abrupt end to […]

Nia Long has been added to cast of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International’s Michael Jackson biopic Michael. Long will play Jackson matriarch Katherine Jackson. The Antoine Fuqua directed movie is now shooting for an April 18, 2025, global theatrical release. Fuqua said, “Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career. I’ve been a fan for a long time because […]