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When Gary Levin departed Variety to serve as USA Today’s top TV reporter in early 1998, “Touched by an Angel” was still airing on CBS.

“The X-Files” was a hot property for Fox. “Suddenly Susan” anchored Mondays for NBC. “Boy Meets World” was halfway through its run on ABC. “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was ascending on the WB and “Moesha” was an anchor for Upn.

After 28 years at USA Today, Levin is drawing the curtain on his full-time journalism career, stepping down as television editor.

The television industry was light years removed from today’s sprawling, global pay-tv marketplace at the time Levin arrived at USA Today’s New York office. Which means he was perfectly positioned at what was then the nation’s most-read newspaper to chronicle the wild ride of business, content and technological innovation that have vastly expanded television.

In a salute to Levin’s unusually long...

Pluto TV is teaming up with CBS to launch its largest-ever full-season promotional preview campaign to date. This September, for a limited time, viewers can stream the just-concluded full seasons of six acclaimed CBS series for free, offering fans the perfect opportunity to catch up on their favorite series before new episodes premiere on CBS.

The full seasons of CBS’s biggest franchises and current hits available to stream on Pluto TV include Elsbeth Season 2, Fire Country Season 3, Ghosts Season 4, Matlock Season 1, NCIS: Origins Season 1, and Watson Season 1.

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“This is the most ambitious primetime synergy between CBS and Pluto TV yet,” said Amy Kuessner, EVP Programming at Pluto TV.

Tyler Perry’s “Miss Governor” is headed back to Netflix screens with its second half of the first season, and we’re here to show you all the stars who make up the cast.

Season 1 premiered in two batches. The first portion is now available to watch on Netflix, and Part 2 drops on the streamer on Thursday. “Miss Governor” is now the second series to come from Perry’s multi-year deal with Netflix and his first comedy series on the platform.

The cast features longtime actors and fresh faces that all bring comedic flair and fun to the show. So let’s get into them — check out the full cast list below.

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Terri J. Vaughn stars as Antoinette Dunkerson, she’s a politician who’s won her goal of becoming Lieutenant Governor. Now, with new responsibilities and a fresh batch of challenges,...

This article contains spoilers for 2025's "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

When "I Know What You Did Last Summer" debuted in 1997, it was met with a mixed reception by critics, but brought in a Billy Blue-sized boatload of cash at the box office. A $17 million shooting budget nabbed $125.3 million before enjoying a sizable chunk of change thanks to the still-booming home video rental market. A sequel was inevitable, and just over a year later, "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" hit theaters. Although boasting a 10% on Rotten Tomatoes isn't something to write home about, it was still a financial success.

Unfortunately, the sequel's less-than-stellar reception didn't help launch the series into a formidable franchise. The direct-to-video sequel "I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer" arrived nearly a decade after the party was over, and the Prime Video series adaptation from 2021 was canceled after just one season.

Lynn Hamilton, the veteran actress best known for her television roles on The Waltons, Sanford and Son and Generations, has died at the age of 95, her publicist Calvin Carson shared on Instagram.

Carson added that she “transitioned peacefully” on Thursday, surrounded by her “grandchildren, loved ones and caregivers.”

“With profound gratitude and admiration, we celebrate the extraordinary life of iconic actress Alzenia ‘Lynn’ Hamilton-Jenkins, whose remarkable legacy continues to uplift and inspire. Her illustrious career, spanning over five decades, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, motivating audiences across the globe through her work as a model, stage, film, and television actress,” he wrote, in part.

Born on April 25, 1930 in Yazoo City, Ms and raised in Chicago, Hamilton graduated from the Goodman School of Drama, being the sole Black actor among her peers. She soon gained experience performing with a South Side theater company, per The Hollywood Reporter,...

Lynn Hamilton, known in part for her roles in the classic TV shows The Waltons and Sanford and Son, has passed away.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, it has been reported that Hamilton died on Thursday at her home in Chicago, Illinois. According to her publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson, Hamilton died of natural causes. She was 95 years old.

Hamilton was born on April 25, 1930, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to parents Nancy and Louis. Raised in Chicago, she graduated from the Goodman School of Drama Theater, but as the only Black performer in her class, she said "there weren't any roles" for her at the time. However, she continued to perform and gain experience after moving to New York in 1956. She would act on Broadway in the late 1950s and early 60s.

Hamilton made her feature film debut in 1959 with a role in the movie Shadows. She would later appear in the Sidney Poitier...

Mara Brock Akil’s “Forever” is a story both timeless and of the moment. A skillful update of the 1975 Judy Blume novel of the same name chronicling two teens experiencing first love, the series stars Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. as two Black student athletes in 2018 Los Angeles as they romance each other while dealing with the pressures of their very different parents. Swoony and evocative, it’s a rare show that centers the experiences of Black teens — and Akil herself was touched by the response from those who saw themselves in the characters.

“I’ve been floored by the response to ‘Forever,’ the recognition, the notes, the posts, the tears, so many people around the world told me that they have felt seen in ways they have never before, that they didn’t know how hungry they were until they were fed,” Akil said at the 2025 IndieWire Honors...

IndieWire, the definitive outlet for creative independence in film and TV, announced on Wednesday, May 7 the return of the Spring edition of its IndieWire Honors event celebrating the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work of this TV season.

Hosted by comedian Robby Hoffman, known for her memorable guest appearances on “Hacks” and “Dying for Sex” this year, IndieWire Honors will celebrate its honorees at an intimate cocktail reception taking place Thursday, June 5 in Los Angeles. Exclusive editorial content, including honoree profiles, will also be featured on IndieWire beginning May 28 and will continue throughout the lead-up to the awards night, followed by video interviews and more content from the event.

“Each year, IndieWire Honors celebrates the artists who are redefining the boundaries of storytelling and pushing the industry forward,” said Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire’s senior VP and editor-in-chief. “The 2025 honorees exemplify the innovation, courage,...

On June 5, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2025 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work of this TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the creators, artisans, and performers behind television well worth toasting. We’re showcasing their work with new interviews leading up to the Los Angeles event.

“It’s true. I am a visionary,” said “Forever” creator Mara Brock Akil while discussing her receiving the Visionary Award at the upcoming Spring 2025 edition of IndieWire Honors. “I like going where no one goes,” she continued, speaking from the greenroom of Netflix’s Tudum Theater shortly after participating in a spirited panel with fellow TV creatives titled “Rebels & Rulebreakers” for an audience of Emmys voters.

“Sometimes I literally envision myself at the foot of the forest, deciding. To the right, there’s a...

The Friday before the new Netflix adaptation of Judy Blume’s novel Forever was set to release, its creator Mara Brock Akil was power-walking through New York City for exercise. The Los Angeles resident was in town doing a round of press to support the show, and, in a full-circle moment, found herself on the campus of NYU, a college her lead character, Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), considers when gaming out his future in Episode Seven. The moment forced Brock Akil to pause and reflect in the midst of crunch time.

In the fast-paced environment of television production, there isn’t always a chance for co-workers to express their appreciation for one another. It’s also not often that kind of acknowledgement is advocated for, but for her recent episode of “What No One Tells You,” “Forever” showrunner Mara Brock Akil shared that a simple “thank you” goes a long way in forming a connection.

During her interview, Akil reflected on her first job in Hollywood working as a production assistant on “The Sinbad Show” in the early 1990s. It was there she first met the man who would become her mentor and give her many of her first writing jobs in the industry, Ralph Farquhar. At the time, he was working with another writer/producer, Michael J. Weithorn, who would go on to create “South Central” with Farquar. Akil desperately wanted to be part of this show and found her...

Note: This story contains spoilers from “Forever.”

“Forever” creator and showrunner Mara Brock Akil said she penned an open-ended finale for the teen romance series just in case it doesn’t get picked up for Season 2, mentioning that she’s experienced too many instances of her popular shows getting canceled.

“You’re meeting me at a time that I’m living completely in the moment. I don’t have a Season 2 right now. I have a Season 1 that I’m so proud of,” Akil told TheWrap. “I wanted to also be able to, in case there wasn’t [a Season 2] — because we are in a business where sometimes the show goes on, and you want it to go on but it doesn’t, for whatever reasons.”

Akil’s hefty Hollywood career as a TV crreator traces back to the early ’90s, during which she wrote on Fox’s “South Central,” wrote and produced on Upn’s “Moesha,...

“It’s not personal.”

How many times have you heard this before knowing full well that everything in life, no matter how hard you spin it, is personal? We are all, quite literally, persons after all (though at times it may be questionable). And yet, for the sake of our own sanity and the need to work with others, we accept it, compartmentalize, and move on. But what if there was another way?

Speaking to IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking for the latest episode of “What No One Tells You,” TV creator Mara Brock Akil offered valuable insight on how to manage what may seem like rejection, but could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. It’s all about perspective, so keep reading to learn how to shape your own.

‘Don’t Feel Rejected, Feel Redirected’ ‘Moesha,’ Brandy Norwood, Sheryl Lee Ralph©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection

“In finding your voice,...

9-1-1: Nashville continues to build its cast of characters ahead of its Fall 2025 premiere. Variety has announced that two names known in real-life Nashville, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley and singer LeAnn Rimes, will be joining the cast. They join already-announcedNCIS: Los Angeles alum, Chris O'Donnell, who will lead the show, and Grey's Anatomy alum Jessica Capshaw. O'Donnell plays Captain Don Sharpe, a fire captain in charge of Nashville's busiest firehouse. Capshaw is set to play Captain Sharpe's wife in the spin-off. No word on who Williams-Paisley or Rimes will play.

The series will be the only 9-1-1 spin-off airing come the fall, after the conclusion of Fox's 9-1-1: Lone Star. It will join the mothership 9-1-1 this fall on ABC after being greenlit for a full season order. The series comes from 9-1-1 creator Ryan Murphywho will write and executive produce. Brad Falchuk will also executive produce.

LeAnn Rimes & Kimberly Williams-Paisley will star opposite Chris O’Donnell in ABC‘s 9-1-1: Nashville, from 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television, sources tell Deadline. They join Chris O’Donnell and Jessica Capshaw, who were previously announced.

ABC and 20th Television declined to comment on the castings.

The 20th Television and Ryan Murphy Television project received a straight-to-series order from the network in February. The new offshoot joins the mothership series 9-1-1 on ABC, where it moved in 2023 following its cancellation at Fox. The second series from the franchise, 9-1-1: Lone Star, was canceled after five seasons in 2023 and completed its run early this year.

9-1-1: Nashville is written and executive produced by the franchise’s co-creators Ryan Murphy & Tim Minear and 9-1-1: Lone Star showrunner Rashad Raisani and will premiere during the 2025-26 season. The drama will also be executive produced by Brad Falchuk, co-creator of the...

At first glance, those familiar with author Judy Blume won’t recognize the Netflix series “Forever” named after her classic 1975 novel. Instead of tracking the book’s romance of Michael and Katherine, two young white teens, Mara Brock Akil’s adaptation moves the action to 2018 and builds a world around Keisha and Justin, two Black teens in Los Angeles, as they experience the universal rush of their first love.

Early in her career, “Girlfriends” and “Being Mary Jane” creator Brock Akil matured as a writer and producer working on singer Brandy’s teen sitcom “Moesha.” As with that memorable series, rising star Lovie Simone, whose credits include “Greenleaf,” “Selah and the Spades” and “Manhunt,” fits perfectly in the role of Keisha. This eight-episode deep dive into navigating first love and maturing into adulthood isn’t just a young woman’s coming of age story, however. Michael Cooper Jr., who co-starred...

Award-winning writer-producer Mara Brock Akil opens up about discussing her Netflix adaptation of Forever... with original author Judy Blume.

Speaking to Vanity Fair, Akil recalled being inspired to bring Forever to the small screen by her experience as a mother, much in the same way that Blume wrote the original novel for her daughter. Akil recalled, "Judy and I talked about this. In the '70s, parents—especially white parents—were like, 'They're safe in the world. Give them some independence until their choices are challenging their future.' But other than that, those parents are like Charlie Brown’s parents—they’re not there.”

Inspired by Blume's 1975 novel of the same name, Forever tells an updated version of the story of two teens, Lovie Simone's Keisha and Michael Cooper Jr.'s Justin, who meet and fall in love for the first time in their lives. As the pair navigate their budding relationship,...

A lot of activity is coming from the new I Know What You Did Last Summer film. The sequel/reboot to the 90s horror franchise showed a new trailer to the attendees at this year’s CinemaCon, which means the official trailer release should be stalking right around the corner. Additionally, some enticing new images from the film has just been released, which shows off the new cast along with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. reprising their roles from the first two movies.

There is also a question about whether Julie’s college roommate, who was portrayed by R&b singer Brandy Norwood, would also make a return. According to Deadline, director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is teasing that it is a possibility. The director of the new film recently spoke with People and was asked about it. She simply replied, “You’ll have to go see the movie.

Issa Rae is working to spotlight the history of Black television with her upcoming HBO docuseries “Seen & Heard,” which she discussed at length in a keynote conversation at SXSW.

The moderator, Rotten Tomatoes’ Jacqueline Coley, described the first episode of “Seen & Heard” as focusing on how studios in the past “used Black audiences” and then “abandoned them as soon as it was convenient.” Rae said she wanted to dive into that history because “it sounds like a conspiracy” on the surface, but producing the documentary proved to her just how that trend had played out.

“It’s one thing to say it. You might have heard someone say that in the history of television and the history of particular networks,” Rae said. “But to have the actual creators, showrunners and writers chronicle the history of that is undeniable. We wanted to make a comprehensive history and showcase, with evidence,...

Angie Stone, a veteran soul and R&b singer, has died at 63 after a Sprinter van accident in Alabama.

The 3x Grammy nominee’s daughter Diamond Stone announced her mother’s death Saturday on social media following the accident that occurred as she was leaving a performance early that morning in Montgomery, Alabama.

“My mommy is gone,” wrote Diamond Stone on Facebook.

Angie Stone’s rep Deborah R. Champagne also confirmed the death to TMZ following the accident.

Born Dec. 18, 1961 in Columbia, South Carolina, Angela Laverne Brown got her start with hip hop trio The Sequence in the 1970s, before joining the R&b group Vertical Hold in the ’90s.

Angie released her debut solo album Black Diamond in 1999, becoming gold certified by the RIAA. She’s known for such singles as ‘No More Rain (In This Cloud)’ and ‘Wish I Didn’t Miss You’.

On screen, Angie appeared in...

Paramount’s free streaming service, Pluto TV, has revealed its March highlights. The Pluto TV March 2025 lineup celebrates Women’s History Month with powerhouse performances, legendary directors, and female-led stories in every genre. Pluto TV is also spotlighting its On-Demand section, where you can find sections specially curated by programmers.

Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live, linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience. The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies.

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Pluto TV offers hundreds of free live channels, but there’s even more to love with its growing on-demand section. With an expanding selection of films and TV series, audiences can dive into their favorite content anytime, in addition to tuning in live. This month, dive into new special collections:

A24 Spotlight – Stream acclaimed films like Red Rocket,...

Captain America: Brave New Worlddirector Julius Onah explains the film's seemingly out of place special thanks during its end credits.

Speaking to People, Onah opened up about the special thanks offered to Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer, who does not appear in Captain America: Brave New World. "Octavia's the greatest," Onah said. "I'm such a fan of hers, and when the conversation was being had about this film, she put in some kind words for me with Kevin Feige and had spoken to [Anthony] Mackie as well. She's just a genuinely kind, incredibly talented human being, and I wanted to really acknowledge what a great supporter she's been of me and other filmmakers in the past. There was no way I was gonna miss the opportunity to say thank you to her."

Related'Would I Be Born Again?': She-Hulk Star Talks Possible Return in New Daredevil Series

She-Hulk: Attorney...

James McTeigue made an explosive directorial debut with the critically acclaimed V for Vendetta in 2005, and has since added five more movies to his resume. His last cinematic project was Breaking In, a home invasion thriller starring Gabrielle Union, released in 2018. Despite receiving mixed reviews initially, the movie managed to cultivate a modest fan following, thanks largely to Union’s powerful performance. Breaking In has recently become a free streaming hit, ranking #4 on Freevee.

Breaking In centers around Shaun Russell (Union), a mother who travels with her two children to her late father Isaac’s secluded mansion, with high-tech security features. She must make the final arrangements to sell the estate.

But their trip takes a dangerous turn when four criminals break into the house looking for $4 million that Isaac put in a safe. They also take the children hostage and lock Shaun outside the house. The twist on the...

For most of his career, Ray J aka William Ray Norwood Jr. was referred to as "Brandy's little brother." To be fair, his sister Brandy was at one time one of the biggest stars in the world. Not only was Brandy one of the biggest music stars of the 90s, but she also had a hit television show Moesha and starred in countless theaters and made-for-tv movies. Brandy was truly one of America's teen sensations. She even had a namesake Barbie doll in stores across the country. Brandy's fame was always accompanied by her family, with her mother Sonja Norwood as her manager and little brother Ray J as an extra on her television shows and an escort on countless red carpets. In any other family, Ray J would've been the highlight because he starred in several shows himself, at eight years old, securing a main role in the short-lived...

Remember those celebrities who seemed to be everywhere you looked? The ones who graced every magazine cover, starred in the biggest shows, and dominated entertainment news? The entertainment industry is known for its unpredictable nature, where fame can be as fleeting as a shooting star. For every Tom Cruise or Jennifer Aniston who has maintained their A-list status for decades, there are countless others who fade from the spotlight.

Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard (1950) | Credits: Paramount Pictures

The reasons for these disappearing acts are as varied as the stars themselves – some make conscious decisions to step away for a quieter life, others struggle with personal challenges, and some simply find new passions away from the cameras.

The transformation from superstardom to relative obscurity can happen gradually or overnight, proving that staying in the spotlight isn’t as easy as it might seem. Let’s take a fascinating walk down memory...

Brandy will go back to the beginning in her forthcoming memoir, set for release on Oct. 7. The currently untitled project will span the life and career of the 45-year-old musician and actress who came to fame as a young teenager. “This memoir is more than a book,” Brandy wrote on Instagram. “It’s a reflection of resilience, hope, and rediscovering myself beyond the fame, the music and the spotlight.”

The book, which Brandy described as being “one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life,” will be released by Hanover Square Press.

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Hearst Media Productions Group (Hmpg) has partnered with multicast television network Dabl to provide a three-hour block of educational and informational (E/I) programs on Sunday mornings.

The new programming block will debut on Dabl in early January, Hmpg said in a statement. The shows will include “Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward,” “Wild Child with Sheinelle Jones,” “Oh Baby! with Janai Norman” and “Best Friends FurEver with Kel Mitchell.”

“Hmpg’s weekly series resonate with today’s audience, delivering powerful reach in an evolving media landscape,” said Frank Biancuzzo, the President of Hmpg. “Dabl is an exciting platform that’s attracting new viewers.”

Dabl is operated by Weigel Broadcasting and Paramount Global’s CBS Television Stations. It reaches more than 50 million homes via over-the-air broadcast television, and is also offered on a national basis through streaming pay TV systems like Frndly TV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV.

Writer, showrunner, and director Felicia D. Henderson has signed with Independent Artist Group (Iag), Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be repped by Yorn Levine Barnes.

Henderson was most recently showrunner and executive producer on the Netflix series “First Kill,” which followed the budding romantic relationship between two teen girls — one a vampire and the other a vampire hunter.

Henderson began her entertainment career in the NBC management training program. Her desire to be part of the creative side of the industry led to her applying to and being accepted into the Warner Bros. Writers’ Workshop. From there, she landed jobs on shows like “Family Matters,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” “Sister Sister,” and “Moesha.”

Henderson then went on to develop the Showtime series “Soul Food,” which was based on George Tillman Jr.’s film of the same name. The show ran for four seasons and won multiple NAACP Image Awards.

In a world where movie sequels, prequels, reboots and legacy sequels are the norm, audiences may be surprised that a lot of their favorite films have actually been turned into TV shows that they've never heard of. Some of these missed the mark so completely that they have faded into obscurity.

Television shows like High Fidelity, 10 Things I Hate About You, Cobra Kai and What We Do in the Shadows are all perfect examples of television shows that absolutely lived up to the reputation of the original. Unfortunately, television isnt always so on point. There are many shows that fall flat for fans, and many more that almost threatened the reputation of the original.

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The iconic adventures of Cher Horowitz in Clueless, which was inspired by Jane Auestens Emma,...

A24s successful Rotten Tomatoes streak ended with The Front Room, which, at the same time, continues a disastrous 26-year streak for its lead actress. Thanks to its variety of movies, A24 has become one of the leading studios in the horror genre, bringing movies like Hereditary, The Witch, Talk to Me, and more. Thanks to these and more hits, A24 is now synonymous with high quality in horror movies, but its great Rotten Tomatoes streak has now ended with its most recent horror movie, The Front Room.

Directed by Max and Sam Eggers and based on the 2016 short story of the same name by Susan Hill, The Front Room follows Belinda (Brandy), a pregnant anthropology professor grieving from the loss of her firstborn son. When her husbands father dies, she and Norman (Andrew Burnap) are forced to take his mother, Solange (Kathryn Hunter), in. Solange soon begins to act aggressively against Belinda,...

Brandy has returned to the horror genre with the movie The Front Room, which only makes me even more eager for her possible return to a popular horror franchise. Brandy has built a successful career in both music and acting, with her acting debut being the 1993 TV series Thea. However, Brandys big acting break happened three years later in the TV series Moesha, where she played the title character. In 1997, she made her big screen debut in Cinderella, where she played the title princess, alongside Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother.

The following year, Brandy expanded her acting career to the horror genre with I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, where she played Karla Wilson, Julies (Jennifer Love Hewitt) best friend. Since then, Brandy has balanced her music and acting careers, appearing in different TV shows and a couple of movies. Brandy recently played Cinderella again in Descendants: The Rise of Red...

Brandy, known as "the Vocal Bible," had a successful acting career in the 90s with roles in shows like Moesha and the musical adaptation of Cinderella. After a long gap between major roles, Brandy continued to work on TV shows and dealt with personal challenges, including a car accident. Brandy recently appeared in the TV show Queens and revisits her iconic role as Cinderella in the Disney Channel Descendants movie, introducing a new story and fresh characters.

Brandy Rayana Norwood, better known as Brandy or by her nickname "the Vocal Bible," was a household name in the 90s after her starring role in Moesha, but disappeared from the public consciousness shortly afterward. Massive fame and musical chops seem to run in her family, given that her younger brother is Ray J and Snoop Dogg is her cousin. As for Brandy herself, she experienced success in multiple fields. In addition to...

Ibram X. Kendi is developing a documentary based on his bestselling book “How to Raise an Antiracist.”

The project is one of seven book-to-screen adaptations in the works at his production company Maroon Visions, which is overseen by head of development and production Michael Lebowitz. The company previously produced Netflix’s “Stamped From the Beginning,” based on Kendi’s book of the same name, and ESPN’s “Skin in the Game.” Kendi and Lebovitz serve as executive producers on each of the adaptations.

“How to Raise an Antiracist” is a follow-up to Kendi’s 2019 book “How to Be an Antiracist.” Published in 2023 via Penguin Random House, the book “guides parents, caregivers and teachers on how to protect children from harmfully racist messages while raising them to come of age and join the efforts to create equity and justice for all.”

Maroon Visions is also developing a scripted series based on...

Having been in the business for almost 50 years, gracing our television and cinema screens in shows like “Moesha” and “Abbott Elementary” and films “The Mighty Quinn” and “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit,” as well as the theatrical stage in the original production of “Dreamgirls,” Sheryl Lee Ralph should be considered a recognizable figure in the entertainment lexicon. And yet, in a recent piece for the Los Angeles Times, the Emmy-winning actress claims she’s repeatedly been mistaken for others.

“There was a point after ‘Dreamgirls’ [on Broadway] when I was getting on a plane, and someone was like, ‘Hi, Whitney.’ ‘I’m not Whitney Houston,’” she said she told the fellow passenger. “Time goes by, then the next person says, ‘Oh, Ms. Houston.’ ‘I am not Whitney Houston.’ Plane ride goes by, and the [flight attendant] comes with a bottle of wine and says, ‘I just want to say how much I adore you,...

Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph have been tapped to announce the nominees for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. The live ceremony is slated for Wednesday, July 17, at 8:30 a.m. Pdt/11:30 a.m. Edt. It will stream live from Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre on Emmys.com/nominations.

Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego will join Hale and Ralph at the nominations ceremony.

“While this year has been marked by significant challenges for our industry and its workforce, there has been an abundance of remarkable programs, extraordinary performances and impactful storytelling,” said Abrego. “Great television relies on the contributions of so many, and we are delighted to have Tony and Sheryl help us acknowledge excellence across our field as we embark on a season of tremendous celebration.”

Three-time Emmy-winning actor, producer and author Hale is best known for his role as Gary Walsh in HBO’s Veep. Hale won...

PodcastOne (Nasdaq: Podc), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (Nasdaq: Lvo), announced today its newest podcast Tactful Pettiness, a cultural comedy podcast from friends and co-hosts Cody Rigsby and Andrew Chappelle. PodcastOne will oversee the exclusive distribution, sales rights and production of the weekly podcast which will debut on June 20, 2024 across all major podcasting platforms, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.

New York Times Best Selling Author and fitness icon, Cody Rigsby along with Broadway heartthrob and filmmaker Andrew Chappelle have A Lot of opinions… from grape jelly to flip flops in public. They’ve mastered throwing shade (with intention)and will now share everything they know about the fine art of Tactful Pettiness. Join Cody & Andrew each week as they traverse the pop culture world, chat with their celebrity friends, dish out relationship advice and show you how to accept yourself without taking life too seriously.

Many people know Brandy Norwood for being a Grammy Award-winning musician, while others might also know her from her acting career, specifically her starring role as Moesha Mitchell in the television sitcom Moesha. She has starred in many other projects over her acting career, but one of the roles she's best known for was her role as Karla Wilson in the '90s slasher I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.

After seeing her in that film, people wanted to see her take on more roles in horror movies. Well, it's finally happening. Brandy is set to star in a new horror flick from A24 titled The Front Room, and we're so excited to share everything we know so far about it.

We first learned about this movie back in August 2022 when it was reported that A24 would be joining forces with talented filmmakers and brothers Max and Sam Eggers...

"The Love Boat" holds a fascinating place in pop culture history. While most of the shows with reruns playing in heavy rotation today were in some way groundbreaking upon their initial release, "The Love Boat" is a novelty the likes of which modern TV rarely – if ever – tries to emulate. An anthology-like rom-com set aboard a cruise ship, "The Love Boat" featured a revolving door of guest stars and little connective tissue to speak of aside from the cast playing the crew aboard the ship.

The deeply '70s series earned high ratings for much of its run, yet was considered pretty silly even at the time of its release. John J. O'Connor called it a "dreadful porridge of a conception" in The New York Times, while the Orlando Sentinel's Noel Holston said it needed "sharper writing, better casting, more original situations, an end to the indefatigable laugh track or,...

Exclusive: Adriyan Rae lands recurring role on Netflix’s Forever created by Mara Brock Akil.

Forever is a reimagination of the 1975 novel by Judy Blume and follows the epic love story of two Black teens exploring their identities through the awkward — and moving — journey of being each other’s firsts in 2018 Los Angeles. Like its inspiration, the show will examine “the idea of your first love being with you forever,” said Brock Akil, who created acclaimed stories of Black love and growth like sitcom Girlfriends and drama Being Mary Jane. She was also a writer on the YA comedy Moesha.

Oscar winner Regina King (One Night in Miami) will serve as executive producer and will direct the first episode.

Rae will portray Brittany, one of Keisha’s older cousins, and is described as a social climber who looks out for Keisha and her well-being like an older sister—even if...

10 Things I Hate About You star Andrew Keegan denies starting a cult called Full Circle, calling it a "cool community center." Full Circle was created as a positive initiative to do good things for the Venice Beach community. Keegan believes that a Vice article about Full Circle sparked the speculation that it was a cult, but he sees being called a cult leader as a badge of honor.

10 Things I Hate About You actor Andrew Keegan has addressed rumors that he started a cult back in 2014. During a recent appearance on Pod Meets World, Keegan denied the allegation to co-hosts Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle, calling the group, Full Circle, a "cool community center." Keegan is best known for his work during the 1990s and early 2000s, including television shows like Moesha, Party of Five, and 7th Heaven and films including Camp Nowhere, 10 Things I Hate About You,...

Usher & Jennifer Goicoechea’s Combined Net Worth Revealed! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Usher Raymond IV, popularly known as Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who rocked the Super Bowl 2024 with his performance at halftime. The singer is known for his R&b and pop hits. The music artist released his debut album at an early age, and over the years, he has amassed an impressive fortune. Raymond recently got his marriage license with his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer ‘Jenn’ Goicoechea, ahead of the Halftime Show.

The R&b hitmaker released his debut album before age twenty, and around 500,000 copies were sold. He was in high school then. He gained fame and recognition after releasing his second album, My Way, in 1997. He entered the Billboard Hot 100 because of a few of the songs on this album. He earned significant fame in the 2000s.

One of Usher’s most popular albums is Confessions,...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Best. Christmas. Ever!

In "Best. Christmas. Ever!", jealousy wreaks havoc on the bonds of friendship as Charlotte investigates Jackie's seemingly perfect life. The film teaches valuable lessons about forgiveness, gratitude, and not taking things for granted during the holiday season. Heather Graham, Brandy Norwood, Jason Briggs, and Matt Cedeño deliver memorable performances in this hilarious and poignant comedy.

Christmas trees aren't the only thing green in Netflix's Best. Christmas. Ever!, a festive comedy directed by Mary Lambert whose cast of colorful characters showcases the havoc jealousy can wreak on the bonds of friendship. It begins with Charlotte and her husband Rob receiving their friend Jackie's annual newsletter extolling the triumphs of her family's year, which inevitably makes Jackie feel unaccomplished by comparison. Through a navigation snafu on their way to her sister's, Charlotte's family winds up on Jackie's doorstep just days before Christmas,...

An impressive lineup of stars including such Oscar-buzzed contenders as Colman Domingo, America Ferrera, Jeffrey Wright, Greta Lee, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and the cast of the upcoming Christmas release The Color Purple are among the honorees of the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Cinema & Television: Honoring Black, Latino and Aapi Achievements.

Hosted by Nicco Annan of Starz’s P-Valley, the event is December 4 at the Fairmont Century Plaza with Starz serving as the official media partner and televising the awards during the month of January (it will also air on Nexstar stations in February). Additionally, Starz will bestow one of the honorees with a special Starz #TakeTheLead designation as part of its ongoing commitment to amplifying narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.

Unlike last year, when the Cca held separate ceremonies for Black, Latino and Aapi Achievements, this year, because of the strikes, the Cca is presenting a one-time-only combination show,...

You never knew exactly what you would get when "The Twilight Zone" began. The series — produced and largely written by celebrated Emmy-winning writer Rod Serling — was a loose collection of fantastical tales. Some were supernatural, some were science fiction. Some were comedies, and some were scary as hell.

It should come as little surprise that the "scary as hell" episodes are among the most memorable installments of the series. William Shatner's desperate screaming that there's a man on the wing of the plane in "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" was instantly iconic, and repeatedly remade. Agnes Moorehead silently fighting off an invading force of tiny homicidal aliens in "The Invaders" was strange and shocking, and seemingly set the stage for future "tiny monster" horror movies like "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" and "Gremlins."

But perhaps no "Twilight Zone" episode is more overwhelmingly terrifying than the one about a little kid with godlike powers.

Shirley Jo Finney, a theater director and the star of Wilma (1977), has died. She was 74.

The Fountain Theatre announced Finney’s death on social media writing in an Instagram post, “With broken hearts, we share the sad news that director Shirley Jo Finney, a beloved member of our Fountain Family, passed away yesterday after a long illness.”

Some of the productions that Finney directed included Citizen: An American Lyric, Heart Song, In the Red and Brown Water, The Brothers Size, The Ballad of Emmett Till, Yellowman, Central Avenue and From the Mississippi Delta.

Finney had been battling with cancer for eight months, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.

Finney starred in the television film Wilma, a biopic about track star Wilma Rudolph and the obstacles she faced to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics. In the television movie, Finney starred opposite Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Denzel Washington and more.

Shirley Jo Finney, a theater director and actor known for the 1975 TV biopic “Wilma,” died on Oct. 10 following an eight-month battle with cancer. She was 74.

The Fountain Theatre announced the news of Finney’s death in a statement on Friday.

“It shatters my heart beyond expression to announce the passing of my artistic sister,” said Stephen Sachs, artistic director of the Fountain Theatre. “I am deeply, deeply devastated. She was my theatrical soulmate for 26 years.”

Finney directed eight productions over many years at the Fountain Theatre, including Endesha Ida Mae Holland’s “From the Mississippi Delta”; Stephen Sachs’ “Central Avenue”; Dael Orlandersmith’s “Yellowman”; Ifa Bayeza’s “The Ballad of Emmett Till”; Claudia Rankin and Stephen Sachs’ “Citizen: An American Lyric”; and Jeremy J. Kamps’ “Runaway Home,” among other titles. Finney and her productions received several accolades, including the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP Theatre Award for best director for “Yellowman.

The 1990s was a golden era for TV shows, with a mix of dramas, sitcoms, and sketch comedies that are still beloved today. Shows like "Friends," "Dawson's Creek," and "Beverly Hills, 90210" tackled important social issues, while "The Nanny" and "Clarissa Explains It All" brought laughter to audiences. The diverse cast of "All That" and the groundbreaking female-led "Clarissa Explains It All" paved the way for future shows, making the 1990s a decade of television nostalgia.

Every decade has seen some unforgettable TV shows, but there's a special sense of nostalgia when talking about 1990s TV shows. TV in the 1990s is remembered for its dramas, like ER, of which some even mixed with other genres, such as sci-fi (The X-Files) and even horror (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), but this decade also had its good dose of sitcoms. Many of the sitcoms from the 1990s have become TV classics and...

Here’s hoping that “Yellowstone” fans have a comfortable chair this weekend! Paramount’s free streaming servicePluto TV is gearing up to stream the first four seasons of the show on its More TV Drama channel.

Season 1 will start streaming Friday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. Et. Seasons 2 and 3 will begin airing at the same time on Saturday, Sept. 2 and Sunday, Sept. 3 respectively, and the fourth season will start streaming at 2 p.m. Et on Monday, Sept. 4.

Watch the Trailer for ‘Yellowstone’ Season 4:

There’s also new content coming to Pluto’s Game Shows channel, with shows like “Pictionary” and “25 Words or Less” debuting there this month. More kids titles will also head to Pluto thanks to the addition of the Nickelodeon Zoom! Zoom! channel, with lightning-fast series like “Blaze and the Monster Machines” and “Top Wing” available.

There are lots of other marathons and themed events coming to Pluto TV this month,...

Hip-hop Was Born In The Bronx in the summer of 1973. To celebrate the music’s 50th anniversary, “Rolling Stone” will be publishing a series of features, historical pieces, op-eds, and lists throughout this year.

Mc Lyte has been grinding since 1987, first as powerhouse Mc during rap’s golden age, then as an actor, radio personality, and entrepreneur, among other pursuits. With the new Netflix docuseries, Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop, which is out today, she got to try out a new role: executive producer. Lyte is confident...

If you’re trying to prioritize what to watch on Netflix, try bumping these titles that are leaving the streamer in July to the top of your queue. This month marks the departure of the “G.I. Joe” sequel/reboot “G.I. Joe Retaliation,” four “Ip Man” movies, the rom-com-drama “Julie and Julia” and one of the best James Bond films ever, “Skyfall.” “The Wedding Date” and “Stepmom” are also leaving the service on July 31, as are all six seasons of “Moesha” and the first “Underworld” movie.

Check out the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in July 2023 below.

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