The 12th Annual AAFCA Awards Honor Hollywood’s Greats. On April 7th, 2021, the 12th Annual African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards presented a beautiful virtual program, honoring an exceptional year in cinema and the extraordinary people who affected change during a time of uncertainties. The AAFCA Awards were hosted by Tichina Arnold, J.B. Smoove, and […] More
If you’re into a mix of paranormal experiences, ghost stories, and laughs galore – then you’ll be happy to know that The Ghost Brothers provide all of the above. Comprised of Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey – The Ghost brothers are a best friend/paranormal investigating trio based in Atlanta, GA. The team specializes […] More
BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® founder and CEO Beverly Bond announced a strategic partnership with tech giant Microsoft to build technology infrastructure and empower more Black girls to become leaders through access to culturally relevant programs, leadership development, and STEM skills. BlackGirlsRock! Announces Partnership With Microsoft #blackgirlsrock! announces partnership with Microsoft #blackgirlsrock! announces partnership with Microsoft “It’s remarkable to be […] More
Keri Hilson is expecting to be busy this year stretching her acting skills, starring in two films, a short and a TV series. The two-time Grammy nominee is preparing for the release of Lifetime’s “Lust: A Deadly Sins Story,” which premieres Saturday April 10 at 8pm e/7pm C. Keri Hilson stars in ‘Lust: A Deadly […] More
Sharon Osbourne is no longer on The Talk, after what some considered to be an on-air racist rant; but the conversation about race with former co-host Sheryl Underwood continues. Underwood talks about Sharon Osbourne’s ‘The Talk’ departure on her podcast, The World According to Sheryl, using her platform to speak openly about Osbourne’s ouster from the CBS talk show. During the conversation, […] More
We’ve grown to love the actress Thandie Newton for her versatile work from “Norbit,” to HBO’s Westworld. Having recently celebrated 30 years in the industry, Thandie has reclaimed the real name Thandiwe. Thandiwe Newton reintroduces herself in British Vogue’s May 2021 issue Newton’s full name is Melanie Thandiwe Newton. Thandiwe is pronounced “tan-DEE-way” and it […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru speaks with Melissa McCarthy & Octavia Spencer about their roles in the new superhero comedy THUNDER FORCE, making a film with your real-life bestie and the hilarious Lamborghini scene. Netflix release date: April 9, 2021. Watch interview below! Octavia Spencer & Melissa McCarthy Talk ‘Thunder Force’ and Working With Your Bestie […] More
ViacomCBS’ MTV Entertainment (MTVE) just made Jason White, former Global Head of Marketing for Beats by Dre, as Chief Marketing Officer. His position will oversee marketing, creative and social engagement across the MTVE footprint, reporting only to the President, Chris McCarthy. Starting bright and early Monday morning, White plans to dig into MTVE’s Social Impact team […] More
Netflix debuts trailer for ‘Monster’ starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jennifer Hudson, Jeffrey Wright, Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Ehle, Rakim Mayers, Nasir ‘Nas’ Jones, Tim Blake Nelson and John David Washington, and the premise is gut-wrenching but looks promising nonetheless! Monster tells the story of Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.) a seventeen-year-old honor student whose world comes […] More
Carmelo Anthony, ten-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur, executive producer and philanthropist, and his longtime business partner Asani Swann announced the launch of their content company – Creative 7. The venture is a global, multi-platform content company that will develop and produce original, premium content spanning documentaries, scripted television, feature film, animation, podcasts, and more. Spurred by a passion for […] More
Peacock has just announced the release date along with the trailer for its new original comedy, Girls5Eva. The show premieres Thursday, May 6 on Peacock, with all eight episodes dropping at once on the streaming service from NBCUniversal. Girls5Eva Comedy Trailer Peacock Girls5Eva is about a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90’s who gets sampled by a […] More
CBS just announced today that activist Tarana Burke, and her producing partner Mervyn Marcano have signed an overall deal with CBS Studios. Under the deal the two will partner with CBS Studios to develop scripted, unscripted and documentary content for linear television networks and streaming platforms. Tarana Burke Overall CBS Burke and Marcano’s company, Field/House […] More
Tichina Arnold, Tone Bell and JB Smoove hosts the 12th Annual African American Film Critics Association, ‘AAFCA’ Awards ceremony. Withstanding even COV-19, Gil L. Robertson IV and the AAFCA team bring the very best in cinema together to celebrate their achievements. JB Smoove Hosts the 12th Annual AAFCA Awards Tonight JB Smoove Hosts the 12th […] More
Shameless actor, Idara Victor, has been named a series regular on the new female forward comedy, Minx. The half-hour comedy received a ten episode order from HBO Max. The series comes from Ellen Rapoport, Feigco Entertainment and Lionsgate Television. Idara Victor HBO Minx Minx is set in 1970s Los Angeles, centering on an earnest young […] More
The Directors Guild of America has released the list of nominees for its 73rd annual DGA Awards. Every year the Guild awards outstanding directors across 12 genres for their work across TV, film, commercials and more. Amongst the 55 nominees are five Black directors for their work in TV, film and commercial with two Black […] More
‘Rewind with Ellen‘ hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter discuss the recurrence of an Apple original, “The Banker,” starring Samuel Jackson, Nia Long and Anthony Mackie and horror/thriller film “Phobias,” starring Macy Gray. Watch ‘The Banker’ and ‘Phobias’ discussion below! The Banker: Set in the 1960s during the height of segregation, “The Banker” is […] More
Oscar winner, filmmaker Barry Jenkins and his Pastel production company has inked a two-year, first-look TV deal with HBO and its streaming sister HBO Max. Under the deal, A24 will executive produce all of the HBO/HBO Max and Pastel projects and partner with Jenkins and Mark Ceryak on select projects outside of the deal. Barry Jenkins Inks First-Look Deal With HBO Max And A24. Barry Jenkins Inks […] More
TV One is premiering programming full of the gospel greats this weekend in their Easter Special screenings of their wildly popular series’ about our musical legends Unsung and Uncensored. Gospel giants Hezekiah Walker (“The Gospel“) and Donnie McClurkin‘s (“Tyler Perry’s Diary of a Mad Black Woman”) are subjects for the newest episodes premiering Sunday April […] More
Shonda Rhimes’ smash Netflix hit, Bridgerton will be returning for a second season but the honeydip lead Regé-Jean Page will not. Regé-Jean Page’s departure was announced on Twitter by Lady Whistledown, the show’s mysterious narrator who sadly bid the Duke of Hastings adieu in her Society Papers. The news was then confirmed by Regé-Jean Page […] More
Space Jam, the 1996 live-action/animation film starring NBA legend Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes, was conceived from a Nike ad campaign. The upcoming sequel, “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” was however conceived from a collective nostalgia for that original blockbuster, and the desire to let the current NBA legend LeBron James shine in a starring role. Space Jam […] More
