50 Cent Cast As Balrog In Live-Action ‘Street Fighter’ Reboot
Rapper, actor, and producer 50 Cent is taking his talent back to the streets! The rapper is reportedly set to play the villainous boxer Balrog in the upcoming live-action reboot of ‘Street Fighter.’
Jonathan Daviss Cast As Snoop Dogg In Universal’s Upcoming Biopic
Universal Pictures is gearing up to bring the story of hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg to the big screen, with Jonathan Daviss set to star as the rap legend in this highly anticipated biopic.
Swizz Beatz To Expand Into TV And Film; Launching New Production Venture With Chris Brancato
Swizz Beatz is expanding his creative reach in Hollywood, partnering with executive producer Chris Brancato to launch a new multimedia production company. The pair, known for their work on Godfather of Harlem, are now developing a fresh lineup of TV, film, and podcast projects.
Viola Davis To Be Inducted Into The Television Academy Hall Of Fame
EGOT-winning actress, producer, and cultural icon Viola Davis will be inducted into the Television Academy’s 27th Hall of Fame on August 16.
Regina Hall Joins Cast Of ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants’
Regina Hall is set to visit the pineapple under the sea! The NAACP Image Award-winning actress joins the voice cast for SpongeBob’s latest movie, ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.’
Percy Daggs IV And Jhaleil Swaby Join Cast Of ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’
The Hunger Games universe is expanding with two new tributes! Percy Daggs IV and Jhaleil Swaby are the newest cast members to join the upcoming installment of the franchise, ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.’ Daggs will portray Ampert Latier, the son of Beetee, representing District 3, while Swaby takes on the role of Panache, a career tribute from District 1.
Issa Rae’s ColorCreative Announces Major Strategic Partnership With HarbourView Equity Partners
Issa Rae’s management and production company, ColorCreative, has entered a new phase of growth through a strategic partnership with investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners. The deal, unveiled during the Cannes Lions Festival, signals a significant expansion in ColorCreative’s global reach and capabilities.
Teyana Taylor, Zach Cherry, And Kam Patterson Join Cast For Kevin Hart’s ‘72 Hours,’ Coming To Netflix
Teyana Taylor, Zach Cherry, and Kam Patterson are among the latest stars to join the cast for Kevin Hart’s ‘72 Hours,’ set to debut on Netflix. The film stars Marcello Hernández and Mason Gooding, with Ben Marshall also joining the cast.
A 'One Of Them Days' Sequel Is In The Works With Keke Palmer And SZA Set To Return
The dynamic duo, Dreux and Alyssa, are returning to the big screen! TriStar Pictures has confirmed a sequel to ‘One of Them Days,’ the hit comedy produced by Issa Rae. Keke Palmer and SZA will reprise their lead roles, bringing back the wit and sisterhood from the first movie.
Taraji P. Henson Delivers One Of Her Best Performances In Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw’
Right From The Beginning, We Are Instantly Transported Into The World Of Janiyah Wiltkinson (Played By Taraji P. Henson), Who Is A Single Mother Forced To Navigate A Series Of Unfortunate And Unforgiving Circumstances.
Sheryl Lee Ralph To Receive Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute At Gotham TV Awards
The legendary Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph will be honored with the Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at this year’s Gotham TV Awards on Monday, June 2nd in New York City. The Sidney Poitier Initiative, in partnership with The Gotham, honors the groundbreaking actor, director, and activist by supporting inclusive film and media programs for underrepresented students, professionals, and organizations. This year’s honoree, Sheryl Lee Ralph, is recognized for her inspiration, uplifting presence, and pioneering contributions across stage, screen, and community.
Michael B. Jordan To Receive 2025 American Cinematheque Award
Michael B. Jordan is set to receive the 39th American Cinematheque Award, honoring his outstanding contributions to the film industry. The award will be presented on November 20 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
Tyler Perry Studios And Award-Winning Filmmaker Courtney Glaudé Illuminate The Harsh Realities Of Dementia In Psychological Thriller, ‘Old Gray Mare’
"Old Gray Mare," written and directed by Courtney Glaudé —fresh off an overall deal with Tyler Perry Studios —delivers a gripping exploration of the emotional weight carried by families affected by dementia. What begins as minor memory lapses quietly escalates into something far more unsettling. When Steven and Robin return from a peaceful cruise and visit Eileen’s home, they’re confronted with a chilling new reality. This time, it’s more than forgotten groceries or misplaced keys—this time, the truth is impossible to ignore. With a deeply personal perspective, Glaudé crafts a poignant and haunting portrait of love, loss, and the slow unraveling of memory.
Writer And Director Blake Martin Announces His New Original Stageplay, 'The 4th Wall;' Opening Fall 2025
The 4th Wall is a bold, immersive stageplay that blurs the lines between performance and reality. Set inside a high-security psychiatric unit, the story follows a group of inmates participating in an experimental rehabilitation program led by an unexpected figure from their past. Through raw storytelling, fourth-wall breaks, and deeply human revelations, the play explores mental health, justice, and redemption in a system that rarely allows space for healing.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan To End With Season 5; Shameik Moore Added To The Cast As “Breeze” In Final Season
Starz has confirmed that Power Book III: Raising Kanan will conclude with its fifth season. The news came on the heels of the Season 4 finale, which also introduced a long-anticipated character from the original Power universe — Branford “Breeze” Frady, played by Shameik Moore.
Love, Laughter, And Legacy Collide In The Romantic Comedy ‘Different With Me’ Starring Ashley Chestang, Cynthia Bailey, And Joe Torry
Different With Me, the debut feature film from writer-director Kinnedy “ScribeCash” Storay, is a refreshing and emotionally resonant romantic comedy that redefines what it means to choose love in the modern world.
Led by rising star Ashley Chestang, the film follows Kali, a confident and career-driven woman who has everything—except a relationship that truly feeds her soul. After being blindsided by her longtime boyfriend, Kali turns inward to heal. But when she falls for Jeremy, a grounded, blue-collar dreamer with a heart of gold, her life is flipped once again by the unexpected return of her wealthy ex, now desperate to rekindle their past. Kali is faced with the ultimate choice: comfort and status, or authenticity and love.
Damson Idris To Star In New Romance Film ‘Miles & Juliette’ With Anamaria Vartolomei
Damon Idris is gearing up for his next big role in the Mick Jagger-produced romance film ‘Miles & Juliette’, which explores the passionate love life of legendary jazz musician Miles Davis. Idris will portray the young pioneering artist alongside Anamaria Vartolomei as Juliette Gréco–his lover, the esteemed French singer and actress he met during a life-changing trip to Paris in 1946. Pulitzer Prize finalist Zora Howard is writing the screenplay, with Bill Pohlad directing.
URBANFEST 360° Announces Strategic Partnerships With Got One TV And TheBlkScript
Global Peace 360° is proud to announce the return of the Creative Director/Programing Director Timothy Starks and Executive Director Derrick Brown to the festival circuit with a groundbreaking new initiative: URBANFEST 360°. In collaboration with the Global Peace 360° and the Global Peace Film Festival, URBANFEST 360° will celebrate bold storytelling, transformative cinema, and dynamic voices from urban communities across the globe.
Caleb McLaughlin To Star In Scripted Podcast ‘Sacrilege: Curse Of The Mbirwi’ Featuring Kevin Carroll, Christina Elmore, Jessica Mikayla And More For Audible & QCODE
As Stranger Things gears up for its final season, star Caleb McLaughlin is stepping into the world of scripted audio drama with Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi. The supernatural podcast, produced by QCODE for Audible, premieres May 29.
Taraji P. Henson Is A Struggling Single Mom In Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw’
Taraji P. Henson is stepping into new territory with Straw, a gripping Netflix thriller from Tyler Perry that was shot in just four days. The film, premiering June 6, follows Janiyah—a single mother struggling to care for her sick daughter—who finds herself trapped in a chaotic web of suspicion and survival.