Lovie Simone Shines In “Forever”
May 29, 2025
Actress Lovie Simone has captured the hearts of millions with her latest coming-of-age series, “Forever” debuting at #1 on Netflix.
Breaking News
- Rev. Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick Passes Away
- Sen. Padilla Forcibly Removed from DHS Secretary News Conference, Handcuffed
- Not Just a Celebration: Juneteenth and the Weight of History
- Bass Declares Curfew After Five Days of Protests, Unrest in LA
- Western States Carpenters Opens Facility in Gardena
- Mayor Bass and Regional Mayors Declare ‘These Raids Must Stop!’
- Bryan Decries Immigration Raids in Culver City and Los Angeles
- NWSL’s Angel City wears T-shirts reading `Immigrant City Football Club’
- Slick Rick returns after 26 years with ‘Victory’ album and proves hip-hop storytelling still reigns
- Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism — and each other
TV
Marvin L. Winans III Lands Breakthrough Role in Netflix’s Black Romance Series
May 8, 2025
Marvin Lawrence Winans III—affectionately known as Three—steps into a breakthrough role as Jaden Edwards in Netflix’s highly anticipated series “Forever.”
Mara Brock Akil Celebrates Black Love with “Forever”
May 8, 2025
Fifty years after legendary author Judy Blume released her progressive, coming-of-age novel “Forever,” writer, producer, and showrunner Mara Brock Akil is at the helm of a reimagining in the form of an 8-episode series that debuts May 8th on Netflix.
‘Highly Favored’ Shines with Michael Colyar, KiKi Shepard, Chico Benymon, and Creator Bentley Kyle Evans
April 23, 2025
That ability to balance emotional storytelling with moments of joy and levity is part of Evans’ vision. “This show is faith-based without being preachy,” he said. “We’re telling stories we know; with people we love. That’s the win.”
Rome Flynn Steps Into the Past with Power and Purpose
April 17, 2025
“I’m not here to imitate Frank Lucas — I’m showing who he could’ve been. He could’ve been me. He could’ve been you.” — Rome Flynn on redefining a legend in “Godfather of Harlem”
Swizz Beatz Brings Heart, Hustle, and History to ‘Godfather of Harlem’
April 17, 2025
“I wanted the music to feel like the voice in Bumpy Johnson’s head,” said Swizz Beatz. “What would the song sound like when he’s under pressure, when he’s winning, when he’s trying to hold everything together?”
Marquita Goings Breaks Through in ‘Beyond the Gates’
April 9, 2025
Goings said her earliest love for television came from the time she spent watching soaps with her elders. “I grew up watching the stories with my grandmother and great aunt,” Goings recalled. “That was our time together sitting on the couch, shoes off, just soaking it all in.”
Tiffany Hasbourne – Style Genius Behind ‘Power,’ ‘BMF,’ ‘Atlanta,’ and ‘P-Valley’
March 27, 2025
While working on “BMF,” Hasbourne said the authenticity of the Atlanta set helped the story feel more grounded. “The set felt alive. It wasn’t just a backdrop—it was part of the character,” Hasbourne said. “That energy shows up on screen.”
Future Icons – The Grit and Grind of Elizaul Santana
March 27, 2025
Elizaul Santana’s journey from Salem, Massachusetts, to the streets of Hollywood is fueled by grit, grind, and an unbreakable passion for acting, drawing inspiration from legends like Jharrel Jerome, Denzel Washington, Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Scorsese, Ryan Coogler, and Jordan Peele.
Elijah Rashad Reed Proves Why He is the Silverlake Unicorn to Watch
March 13, 2025
Elijah Rashad Reed is a Los Angeles-born actor, writer, and filmmaker whose career spans feature films, short films, commercials, and television. A true local, born and raised in Silverlake, many refer to him as a “Silverlake unicorn”—one of the few native Angelenos still capable of finding success in the ever-evolving entertainment industry.
Tarra Denise Jackson is Fearless, Focused, and Unstoppable
March 5, 2025
For Tarra Denise Jackson every performance is an opportunity to dig into uncomfortable truths. “I believe art should always be a protest” she says. “Whether it’s challenging societal failures or resisting personal limitation,” she believes art should agitate. Tarra Denise Jackson is an actor and producer who uses her artistry to challenge fear, push boundaries, and take control of her narrative with her latest film, “The Checklist.”
‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ is Back and Better Than Ever
March 5, 2025
STARZ’s best spinoff from the “Power” Universe, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is back for an electrifying fourth season.
Austen Parros On How Acting Fuels His Soul
February 26, 2025
Austen Parros, an actor driven by passion and creativity, reflects on his journey from theater to television, the spiritual depth of his craft, and how acting fuels his soul while balancing artistry, career, and personal life.
Saxton Moore Brings African Fantasy to Life with “Iyanu: Child of Wonder”
February 26, 2025
“When people watch the series, not only are they entertained, but they’re educated about the culture and history of Nigeria.” – Saxton Moore
Brandon Micheal Hall on Brotherhood, Survival, and the Power of Live Theater
February 19, 2025
“Two Black men in a room doesn’t mean that This is, you know, this is how it’s going to go down. It can go down millions of different… ways.”