“Obviously: Stories from My Time Line” — Akilah Hughes’ hilarious book from the mind of an obviously bright woman
February 6, 2020
Her book has 31 chapters that I believe is a clear blue print to shaping a television show
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Talia Jackson shines in Netflix series “Family Reunion”
February 6, 2020
Jackson is a star to watch. She is all of 18 but wise and ambitious.
Relationship expert Tracy McMillan hosts new show “Family or Fiancé”
February 6, 2020
McMillan wants to fix your marriage—before you tie the knot
GALLERY: 62nd Annual Grammys Red Carpet
January 30, 2020
Pictures from the star-studded event
Independent Film ‘Jezebel’ Explores Sisterhood & Survival
January 30, 2020
The film first premiered at the SXSW conference with raving reviews and picked up Best Feature Film and Best Director at the American Black Film Festival.
Nation Rocked with the Tragic Loss of Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Amid 62nd Annual Grammy Awards Celebration
January 30, 2020
The Grammy’s, while side-swiped by the news, would carry on in his honor at the Staples Center, the epicenter he made his home for more than 20-years.
11th Annual AAFCA Awards Raises the Bar for Representation in Hollywood
January 30, 2020
The swanky black tie event brought out the best of Black Hollywood, making clear the meaning of unity, inclusivity and the power of Black artistry.
“I Don’t High-Heel Shame!” Dr. Ebonie Vincent of TLC’s ‘My Feet Are Killing Me’ Talks Her New Show
January 23, 2020
The show follows expert podiatrists as they juggle all sorts of eye-popping cases, from wart clusters to toe amputations and foot reconstructions.
Alex Newell & John Clarence Stewart Star in NBC’s High Concept Drama “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”
January 23, 2020
“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” is NBCs latest “high-concept drama” to hit television, a musical mashup meets tech explosion where actress, Jane Levy stars as Zoey Clarke, a computer wiz and coder that magically begins to hear people’s inner most thoughts through popular music. The Sentinel recently interviewed two of the casts’ stars to take a deeper dive into the show’s diversity and position as a platform for deep, personal expression. Alex Newell stars as Mo on the show, the boisterous best friend who tells it like it is and isn’t afraid to convey how he feels in the form of song.
SAG Awards Sings the Song of Tokenism Once Again
January 23, 2020
After attending my third SAG Awards, I asked a few of Black Hollywood’s finest their thoughts on representation or the lack thereof in Hollywood
Corey Reynolds is SYFY’s Newest Sheriff in Town
January 16, 2020
“Resident Alien” is the latest to hit the SYFY scene, an adaption of the comic book series created by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse.
FILM REVIEW: “Underwater”
January 16, 2020
If tension, fear and good performances were all it took to make a satisfying thriller, “Underwater” would be complete.
Robyn Lattaker-Johnson Joins Own as Head Of Unscripted Development, Programming & Specials
January 16, 2020
Lattaker-Johnson takes the reins of OWN’s unscripted programming and development from Jon Sinclair
STEPHANIE ALLAIN: The Oscars and Her People
January 9, 2020
She’s made careers happen in an industry known for keeping doors shut to Black and Brown people.
Mati Diop’s brilliant feature film debut “Atlantics” — on Netflix — one of the best films of 2019.
January 9, 2020
It’s hard not to use a lot of glowing adjectives to describe the beauty and the impact of the story and how the director chooses to tell it.