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Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, & More Nominated for NAACP Image Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more. Check out the full list here.

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

THE CHI Returns to Showtime in May For the Second Half of Season 6
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024

Guest stars for season six include Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield, Jill Marie Jones, Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L'lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, and more. Watch the video teaser!

New Season of THE CHI Premieres Tomorrow on Showtime
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2023

Created and executive produced by Emmy® winner Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner (Twenties, Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award® and Emmy winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago.

Video: Watch THE CHI Expanded Season 6 Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 18, 2023

Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner (Twenties, Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award and Emmy winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago. Watch the video trailer now!

THE CHI Sets Season Six Premiere on Showtime
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2023

Season six cast includes Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook. Plus, Kandi Burruss, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L’lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, and more.

VIDEO: Drew Carey & Storm Reid Visit THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2023

Comedian Drew Carey makes an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” Celebrating his 15th anniversary as the host of “The Price is Right.” Plus, Drew chats about his stint as a contestant on “The Masked Singer.” “Missing” actress Storm Reid sits down with Jennifer and talks about buying her first home. Watch videos now!

Matt B Releases New Single 'I'm Here With You'
by Michael Major - Sep 9, 2022

Global R&B artist Matt B has released his new song “I’m Here With You” via Vitae Records. The track’s soulful soundscape encapsulates a timeless representation of love and commitment in its purest form, a common theme within Matt’s music as he focuses on love-driven R&B that speaks to appreciating the love in your life.

Showtime Picks Up Hit Drama Series THE CHI for Sixth Season
by Michael Major - Aug 18, 2022

SHOWTIME has picked up the hit drama series THE CHI for a sixth season. Created and executive produced by Emmy® winner Lena Waithe (Twenties, Boomerang) and executive produced by Academy Award® and Emmy winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago.

VIDEO: Matt B Releases New Video 'Losing You'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022

Directed by PhillyFlyBoy (The Game, T.I., Kevin Gates, Jacob Latimore), the video for “Losing You” transports viewers to a vast desert as Matt B searches for his love, but finds himself surrounded by a mirage of what once was. A re-release of his 2018 single produced by songwriter/producer Bryan-Michael Cox (Usher, Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige).

VIDEO: Showtime Shares THE CHI Season Five Trailer
by Michael Major - May 4, 2022

Watch the new trailer now for this season on THE CHI which delves deeply into the many joys and complications of Black love: relationships, children, career, community and self. Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Tiff (Hannaha Hall) forge ahead as co-parents, while Tiff grows closer with Rob (Iman Shumpert).

THE CHI to Return to Showtime This Summer
by Michael Major - Apr 19, 2022

Season five cast includes Jacob Latimore (Like a Boss), Alex Hibbert (Moonlight), Yolonda Ross (Treme), Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook (West Side Story). Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Jason Weaver and Iman Shumpert are set to return as guest stars.

R&B Artist Kissie Lee Releases 'Always Something'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2022

Buzzing R&B artist Kissie Lee has penned for notable artists like Jacquees, Tiny Harris, Keke Wyatt and many more. Now back with her own spin on Valentine's Day, she gears up to release her solo single 'Always Something' on all streaming platforms. Produced by 6lement and Big Zar, 'Always Something' was written in her hometown of Atlanta.

Disney+, Hulu & ESPN Honor Black History Month with New Content & Curated Collections Across the Bundle
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2022

This February, in honor of Black History Month, The Disney Bundle will continue its promise of amplifying Black stories across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ all year long with new and shared content in each service's always-on Black Stories collection. Check out the lineup of content now!

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2022

From a filmmaking team that includes Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead) and co-writer of the 1974 classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Kim Henkel, the film stars Sarah Yarkin, Elsie Fisher, Mark Burnham, Moe Dunford, Nell Hudson, Jessica Allain, with Olwen Fouéré, with Jacob Latimore, and Alice Krige. Watch the new trailer now!

Photos: Netflix Shares TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE First Look
by Michael Major - Dec 3, 2021

After nearly 50 years of hiding, Leatherface returns to terrorize a group of idealistic young friends who accidentally disrupt his carefully shielded world in a remote Texas town. The cast features Sarah Yarkin, Elsie Fisher, Mark Burnham, Moe Dunford, Nell Hudson, Jessica Allain, with Olwen Fouéré, with Jacob Latimore, and Alice Krige.

Showtime Renews THE CHI for Season Five
by TV News Desk - Aug 2, 2021

The fourth season, which just aired its finale last night, is averaging 4.2 million weekly viewers and is on pace to become the most-streamed SHOWTIME series ever. 

Showtime Releases Season Premiere of THE CHI
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 21, 2021

Season four of THE CHI, Season three of BLACK MONDAY and the debut season of FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS will officially premiere on SHOWTIME on Sunday, May 23. 

THE CHI Will Return for a Fourth Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 8, 2021

THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.