Janet Hubert

Janet Hubert and Caroline Chikezie to Guest Star in BEL-AIR Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2025

Janet Hubert and Caroline Chikezie are set to guest star in season 4 of Bel-Air, which will premiere on Monday, November 24 on Peacock. Hubert co-starred in the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Aunt Viv. 

Okieriete Onaodowan-Led DEMASCUS Series Coming to Tubi in August
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 7, 2025

Demascus, the six-episode half-hour comedic sci-fi series from playwright Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm and starring Broadway's Okieriete Onaodowan, will be released as a Tubi Original in partnership with AMC Networks.

Photos: Go Inside THE PERFECT FIND World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival in New York
by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2023

Director Numa Perrier was in attendance, joined by stars Gabrielle Union, Keith Powers, Gina Torres, La La Anthony, Aisha Hinds, D.B. Woodside, Janet Hubert, Shayna McHayle (aka Junglepussy), Godfrey, T.S. Madison, Erica J. Green, Lina Green, India Bradley, and Stephanie Matsuba. Check out photos now!

Video: Watch Gabrielle Union & Keith Powers in THE PERFECT FIND Trailer
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023

The cast includes Gabrielle Union (Producer of Broadway's Ain't No Mo and American Son), Alani “la La” Anthony (producer of Broadway's Eclipsed), Gina Torres (original Broadway cast Of The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public And Face Value), Janet Hubert (original Broadway cast of Cats and The First), and more. Watch the video trailer!

Theodore Witcher Makes His Directorial Return With AMC Networks' Upcoming Series DEMASCUS
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2022

In addition to directing, Witcher serves as a Consulting Producer on the series starring Okieriete Onaodowan (Jack Ryan, Station 19) as Demascus a 33-year-old Black man who goes on a journey of self-discovery using an innovative new technology that allows him to experience different versions of his own life.

Darryl Reuben Hall and Stage Aurora Theatrical Company Announce the Formation of Stage Aurora NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2021

There’s a new Theatre company in town! Darryl Reuben Hall and Stage Aurora Theatrical Company announced today the formation of Stage Aurora NY, with a mission “to enlighten the mind by way of diverse, faith-based and BIOP works.”

VIDEO: First Look At Season Two of HBO's LOVE LIFE, Starring William Jackson Harper and Anna Kendrick
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2021

Season two of the Max Original romantic comedy anthology series focuses on Marcus Watkins (Emmy nominee and executive producer William Jackson Harper) as he comes out of a years-long relationship with the woman he thought was going to be his person.

FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR's Janet Hubert To Star In A Virtual Reading Of CHICKEN AND BISCUITS To Benefit Next Wave Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2021

Janet Hubert, best known to television audiences as “Aunt Viv” on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, will star as Baneatta Mabry in a virtual reading of Douglas Lyons' family comedy, CHICKEN AND BISCUITS on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 8:00p.m.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR Reunion Special
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 13, 2020

In an exclusive announcement on his social handles this morning, Will Smith released the trailer for “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion” from Westbrook Media and revealed that the special will debut on HBO Max on Thursday, November 19.

Vanessa Williams, Robert Cuccioli, Ben Vereen & More to Take Part in BROADWAY CELEBRATES VETERAN'S DAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2020

Stage Aurora Theatrical Company will be presenting 'Broadway Celebrates Veterans Day,' a virtual concert of Broadway performers celebrating our military veterans and those who have served - and are currently serving - in the Armed Forces.

WILL SMITH Shares First Look Photos From Upcoming FRESH PRINCE REUNION SPECIAL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 11, 2020

Will Smith released two first-look photos at the upcoming The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion special.

JG AND THE BC KIDS Starts Preproduction with Toonz Media Group, Elijah Rock Productions, and Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 26, 2020

Even before her son was born, actress and producer Janet Hubert knew that she would never find the kind of toys, accessories or even story narratives that truly reflected who he was. In a world where his identity was starkly under-represented, Hubert wanted to create something to inspire him, and millions of other kids like him. And so, JG & the BC Kidswas born.

SESAME STREET, THE VIEW, and More Are Nominated for DAYTIME EMMYS - Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2020

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards, which will be presented in a two-hour special on Friday, June 26 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

FRIENDS to Move From Netflix to WarnerMedia Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service HBO Max
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 9, 2019

WarnerMedia today unveiled HBO Max as the name of its new streaming service, which will offer an impressive direct-to-consumer experience for everyone ranging from families with young children to adults of all ages. Anchored with and inspired by the legacy of HBO's excellence and award-winning storytelling, the new service will be 'Maximized' with an extensive collection of exclusive original programming (Max Originals) and the best-of-the-best from WarnerMedia's enormous portfolio of beloved brands and libraries.

The Films in Competition Announced For The 2019 American Black Film Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - May 10, 2019

The 23rd Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is excited to announce their distinctive 2019 lineup of narrative features, documentaries and short films in competition. Films are set to screen in Miami from June 13-15 at the Regal Cinemas South Beach and the New World Center.

Hit Daytime Talker THE REAL Renewed for Third Season
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 11, 2016

The hit syndicated talk series, THE REAL has been cleared for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons on television stations covering more than 95% of the country (including on the Fox Television Stations in a previously announced deal).