Laverne Cox has officially been announced as the new host of E!’s red carpet. She replaces Giuliana Rancic, who leaves the role after 20 years. Cox made the announcement on her Instagram page, saying “I’m so excited and deeply humbled to be hosting E!’s iconic red carpet coverage. For many years I would wake up […] More
Mini mogul in the making, Marsai Martin, will be voicing the scripted podcast based of the YA novel Free to Fall. The podcast will be the first project from the audio company Scripty, Deadline reports. Martin not only leads the podcast, but will also serve as the audio series executive producer. Marsai Martin Podcast Scripty […] More
Tom Cruise has been added to a growing list of actors protesting the Hollywood Foreign Press Association by returning the three Golden Globes he has won over the course of his career. According to Deadline, Cruise sent the three trophies back to the HFPA headquarters today. The returned awards include Best Actor in 1990 for […] More
Shonda Rhimes’ hit ABC medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy, has just been renewed for season 18 while its successful spinoff, Station 19, was given a fifth season. Executive producer and showrunner Krista Vernoff will continue to helm both series, which stand as two of the network’s highest-performing scripted programs. Debbie Allen serves as the producing director […] More
Actor, rapper, & social media guru Page Kennedy talks ‘The Upshaws‘ new Netflix series starring Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes, & more. You may already be familiar with Page Kennedy from his hilarious skits on social media, and his roles on ‘Weeds’ or ‘Blue Mountain State’, but did you know the Detroit-native was a skilled rapper? […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru chats with Jeffrey Wright and Jennifer Hudson about their roles in Netflix Original film ‘MONSTER,’ premiering Friday, May 7th, 2021. Albeit brief, one truly gets a sense [in the interview] of the effect the film had on both actors. Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Hudson Talk ‘MONSTER’ Jeffrey Wright and Jennifer Hudson star […] More
Timon Kyle Durrett talks ‘Stuck With You’ Season 2 Premiere on ALLBLK & More. blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sits down with Timon Kyle Durrett to discuss the season 2 premiere of ‘Stuck With You’ on Thursday, May 6th, 2021. Timon is incredibly insightful discussing his role in the series, as well as his role in […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru interviews Mario Van Peebles on the restoration of Melvin Van Peebles’ – ‘The Story of a Three Day Pass,‘ which is the first full-length film by one of cinema’s most important African American directors — his father, Melvin Van Peebles. We discuss the impetus and making of the 1968 French […] More
Disney+ announces ‘Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts’ will premiere July 30th. The four-episode series will be hosted and executive produced by Roberts and LeBron James, through his The SpringHill Company. The show will feature focused, roundtable conversations with celebrity woman from varying backgrounds. The show boasts a diverse executive team comprised of women, BIPOC […] More
Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru chats briefly with Kelvin Harrison Jr. about the weight of his lead role in Netflix Original film ‘MONSTER,’ premiering Friday, May 7th, 2021. Lead role Monster Kelvin Harrison Kelvin Harrison Jr. (“Mudbound,” “The Trials of the Chicago Seven”) delivers a stellar and heartbreaking performance as Steve Harmon, a seventeen-year-old honor […] More
This year is the 60th Anniversary of ‘West Side Story’ and the movie will anchor opening night with stars Rita Moreno, George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn. It premieres simultaneously on TCM and HBO Max on May 6th at 8pm EST. blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona attended the TCM Classic Film Festival virtual press junket, and was able to […] More
MGM’s Aretha Franklin biopic is finally getting the respect it deserves. After a years worth of delays due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Respect has received a release date of August 13 only in theaters. The film stars powerhouse singer and actress Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, Forest Whitaker as C.L. FranklinMarlon Wayans as Ted White, Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin, Mary […] More
The 2021 Harlem International Film Festival (Hi) announced this week the official selections for its 16th edition – a hybrid event taking place May 6-9. Kicking off the film festival is an in-person red carpet event, celebrating the showcase of relatively undiscovered international cinematic gems and local New York filmmaking talent and lead into virtual […] More
Blair Underwood will direct & star in the upcoming independent feature Viral. The film is written by Joe McClean (Life Tracker), who also serves as producer. Viral centers on Andrew (Underwood), who falls into paranoia after his wife goes missing. The only way out of the self-destructive cycle seems to be through his new girlfriend […] More
Hot Docs is thrilled to announce that Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson will be the closing keynote speaker at their 2021 industry conference. In A Conversation with Questlove, the musician will sit down with NOW Magazine’s culture editor Radheyan Simonpillai to discuss his Hot Docs Official Selection Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) and why he […] More
Cathy Hughes, Urban One Founder and Chairwoman, recently announced the honorees for the annual Urban One Honors, which heralds the exemplary accomplishments of African American women. This year’s commemoration of excellence will air on TV One on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 9 p.m. ET/8C and simulcast for the first time on its sister network Cleo TV. This year’s theme is ‘Women […] More
Will Smith took to Instagram today to chronicle his “Before” picture stating “I’m gonna be real wit y’all – I’m in the worst shape of my life.” This was right before he posted a sincere message accompanied with a model-esque gif praising the body that “carried him through an entire pandemic,” and announcing that he […] More
“Being Black, being gay, being a woman…There’s mad assignments” is how comedian Sam Jay ends the minute-plus trailer for her new HBO series, Pause With Same Jay. ‘Pause With Sam Jay’ The Emmy-nominated writer and stand-up comedian hosts the six-episode, half hour HBO late night talk series that’s debuting Friday, May 21 (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT). The […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona talks to Kysha Mounia, co-executive producer and the director of development at A. Smith & Co.’s Dox, about the seven-time NAACP Image Award-winning and 13-time nominated TV One music docuseries ‘Unsung‘. Unsung Producer Kysha Mounia talks award winning series, upcoming episodes. Mounia is director of development at A. Smith & Company’s […] More
Today Grammy Award winning artist Alicia Keys and mindful movement practice, The Class, announced their special collaboration – The Soulful Sessions – a 3-part musical journey to move the body and lift the soul. The Class and Alicia Keys have joined forces to curate three classes set to Alicia’s profoundly heartfelt music; designed to ground students, process a range of emotions, and ultimately restore balance. “I love The Class. The method is incredibly inspiring and powerful, especially with its ability to […] More
