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 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.

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 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.’

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners premiered on April 18 and made box office history, garnering critical acclaim for its heartfelt story, homage to blues music and U.S. Black Southern culture, captivating cinematography, sound design, and the actors who brought it all to life. Coogler takes us back to 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, with some of the liveliest church-going, harmonica-blowing, juke joint-jamming sinners thirsting for a holy oasis in bottles of whiskey and corn liquor at Smoke’s and Stack’s Club Juke. While bloodthirsty vampires threaten to drag them to the underworld, the film reminds us that the devil has no dominion in holy waters, as the sinners journey through and between the secular and sacred, baptizing souls with corn liquor, pure spiritual milk, pickled garlic, and the Lord’s Prayer to repel the dominion of the evil vampires.

Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo, affectionately known as “Mr. Put That Sh*t On,” is one of the co-chairs for this year’s Met Gala happening just one week away! He serves as co-chair alongside Anna Wintour, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, and Lewis Hamilton, with LeBron James joining as Honorary Chair of the committee.