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THE COLOR PURPLE, Colman Domingo, and More Take Home NAACP Image Awards - Full List of Winners!


The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced during a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th. See the full list of winners here!

Photo: First Look at Michael Jackson Biopic Starring His Nephew, Jaafar Jackson


Get a first look at Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, playing his late uncle in the much-anticipated film “Michael.” The photo features Jackson in performance as Michael Jackson, bringing to life the “Man in the Mirror” from the legendary 1992-1993 Dangerous Tour. The film also features Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, and Nia Long.

Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis & More Win NAACP Image Awards - Full List of Winners!


Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, and more took home NAACP Image Awards over the weekend. Host Queen Latifah also opened the show with a performance of “I’m Gonna Live Til I Die.' Watch the performance and check out the complete list of winners below!

Wanda Sykes Takes On Hosting Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW Tonight


The actress & comedian’s debut tonight is part of a roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondent guest hosting the award winning late night show in the coming weeks. Additionally, wanted to share the first installments of the new digital series “After the Cut,” which is the next iteration of The Daily Show’s Emmy-award winning digital series.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases YOU PEOPLE Trailer Starring Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill & More


Watch the video trailer for You People, starring Jonah Hill, Lauren London, David Duchovny, Nia Long, Sam Jay, Elliott Gould, Travis Bennett, Molly Gordon, Rhea Perlman, Deon Cole, Andrea Savage, Mike Epps, Emily Arlook, Alani La La Anthony, Bryan Greenberg with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Eddie Murphy.

VIDEO: Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy & More Star in Netflix's YOU PEOPLE Teaser Trailer


The cast includes Jonah Hill, Lauren London, David Duchovny, Nia Long, Sam Jay, Elliott Gould, Travis Bennett, Molly Gordon, Rhea Perlman, Deon Cole, Andrea Savage, Mike Epps, Emily Arlook, Alani La La Anthony, Bryan Greenberg with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Eddie Murphy. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Peacock Shares THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS Official Teaser


The video teaser premiered exclusively at Urbanworld Film Festival where the original The Best Man film premiered in 1999, a full circle moment for the franchise. Based upon the film franchise by Malcolm D. Lee, The series stars Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau.

Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph & More SAG-AFTRA Members Urge Congress to End Hair Discrimination & Pass CROWN Act


Among the members who signed the statement of support for the CROWN Act are Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, and dozens of other performers. In the letter, members assert, “Discrimination based on hair style or texture is a destructive practice that has alienated and caused irreparable harm to Black Americans.” 

The Academy Museum to Celebrate First Anniversary With THE WIZ Screening


Director Sidney Lumet followed a string of Oscar®-winning 1970s classics with this lavish adaptation of the popular Broadway musical The Wiz, noted for its lively score and all-Black cast.  The Academy Museum’s first anniversary screening of The Wiz will feature live dance performances by the Debbie Allen Dance Studio youth performers.

Kenya Barris' Modern Remake Of THE WIZARD OF OZ To Feature LGBTQ+ Representation And More


Black-ish creator Kenya Barris will write and direct a re-imagined version of the Wizard of Oz featuring a culturally diverse cast and will explore modern themes including race, class, gender, and sexuality.

Kenya Barris to Write & Direct Reimagined WIZARD OF OZ Film


Black-ish creator Kenya Barris will write and direct a reimagined version of the Wizard of Oz. Plot details for the new film are currently be kept under wraps, other than that it will be a 'modern reimagining' of the classic movie musical. The deal closed last week with Sheila Walcott overseeing for the studio.

VIDEO: Lili Reinhart Stars in the Trailer for Netflix's LOOK BOTH WAYS


On the eve of her college graduation, Natalie’s [Lili Reinhart] life diverges into parallel realities: one where she becomes pregnant and remains in her hometown, and another where she doesn't and moves to LA. Watch the trailer for the film, which also stars Danny Ramirez, David Corenswet, Aisha Dee, Andrea Savage, Luke Wilson, and Nia Long.

Off-Broadway Premiere of MR. PARKER to be Presented at Theatre Row


Penguin Rep Theatre announced today the Off-Broadway premiere of Mr. Parker, a new play written by Michael McKeever and directed by Joe Brancato. Performances will begin Wednesday, June 1, 2022, for a limited engagement through June 25, 2022, at Theatre Row – Theatre 1 (410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is Monday, June 6, 2022, at 7:00PM.

Academy Museum Announces 2022-2023 Exhibitions


The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the first round of exhibition rotations, which are scheduled for the 2022–2023 season. These rotations further the museum’s mission to advance the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema through dynamic and diverse exhibitions.

HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards


The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and choreographer Nicco Annan, and actor and singer TC Carson.

Nominations Announced For The 24th Family Film Awards & Telecast


The Family Film Awards announced the nominees for its 24th ceremony honoring the best of Family Television, Film, and Music and its telecast presented by DYF Entertainment. Nominees and award winners in each category are selected by a Blue Ribbon Panel made up of entertainment industry executives.

Nominations Announced for the 24th Family Film Awards


The Family Film Awards announced the nominees for its 24th ceremony honoring the best of Family Television, Film, and Music and its telecast presented by DYF Entertainment.

Broadway's Woodie King, Vinie Burrows and Emme Kemp Profiled in Photography Book on Black Seniors


Broadway veterans Woodie King, Jr., Vinie Burrows and Emme Kemp are spotlighted in “A Generation Found: Precious Pearls of Wisdom,” a beautifully photographed coffee table book by writer-photographer Roohee Marshall that’s dedicated to the wit and achievements of Black seniors.

Scoop: Upcoming Guests on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN 8/31 - 9/4


Find out what's happening on Upcoming Guests on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN and if it's a new episode, airing on ABC on Monday, August 31, 2020!

Scoop: Kristin Chenoweth Will Guest on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN 8/31 - 9/4


Find out what's happening on Upcoming Guests on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN and if it's a new episode, airing on ABC on Monday, August 31, 2020!

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