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Keke Palmer took home the top prize of Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night, beating out such Hollywood heavyweights as Cynthia Erivo, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart, and Shannon Sharpe. Read on for the complete list of winners.

Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight claimed a leading five trophies: Best Picture, Best Actress for Kerry Washington, Best Film Ensemble, and both Best Supporting Actress and Best Breakthrough Performance for Ebony Obsidian. The inspirational true story about the first-ever Black female war battalion comes from writer-director Tyler Perry, and is nominated for an Oscar next week for Best Song (“The Journey” by Diane Warren).

Other film winners included RaMell Ross in Best Director for Nickel Boys, Martin Lawrence in Best Actor for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, and Denzel Washington in Best Supporting Actor for Gladiator II.

For television, Cross won Best Drama Series, while Abbott...

The first of the 2025 NAACP Image Awards’ winners were presented in a virtual, non-televised ceremony on Tuesday night.

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, which scored nine nominations, won two awards on Tuesday — best supporting actress for Taraji P. Henson and best supporting actor for Samuel L. Jackson. Children’s show Gracie’s Corner also won two awards.

Other notable winners announced Tuesday include Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was, which won for outstanding variety (series or special); The Bear‘s Ayo Edebiri, who won for outstanding breakthrough creative (TV); The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat director Tina Mabry, who won for best directing in a TV movie or special; How to Die Alone‘s Tiffany Johnson, who won for best directing in a comedy series, with the award coming just two weeks after Hulu canceled the series following its first season; and Keke Palmer, who won for hosting Password.

The NAACP Image Awards inaugurated night one of its pre-awards show, announcing the first round of winners in 31 non-televised award categories. The show aired exclusively on NAACP Image Awards YouTube Channel. The 56th NAACP Image Awards will air live on February 22 on BET and CBS.

Winners for the pre-awards show included Taraji P. Henson and Samuel L. Jackson, who won for outstanding supporting actress and supporting actor in a Limited TV for Peacock’s “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.”

Henson also was another award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work – Children for writing “You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil Tj Book.”

Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri (“TheBear”) also won an Image Award in the category of Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television), while Keke Palmer (NBC’s “Password”) was awarded for Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show and Marlon Wayans scored the...

The MCU Wonder Man series set to premiere on Disney Plus with a unique Hollywood superhero twist and 10 episodes in the first season. The cast includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams/Wonder Man and Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery returning to the MCU. The show is part of the Marvel Spotlight banner, suggesting a more character-focused, grounded story, potentially kept more separate from the main MCU storyline.

Marvel Studios upcoming Wonder Man series, which will bring the titular superhero into the sprawling ensemble of the MCU, has an announced cast, a plot summary, and a few other details to share. Produced by Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton, Wonder Man is set to premiere on Disney Plus with a first season consisting of 10 episodes. Also, Wonder Mans vanity, dark backstory, and place in show business will make him stand out among the other Marvel superheroes in the franchise.

Plot: The incredible true story of Hollywood revolution meeting social revolution: it’s a wild caper of Black Panther founder Huey Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the help of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan – involving a fake movie production — that goes wrong every way it possibly can. And somehow, it’s all true. Mostly.

Review: The stories of revolutionary political figures and social reformers have been popular for big and small screen adaptations for decades. There seems to be more focus on the 1960s and 1970s than any other period in American history. The 2021 film Judas and the Black Messiah looked at controversial figure Fred Hampton, while this year’s Shirley chronicled Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s run for United States President. While these and the stories of Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X have made for acclaimed productions, the story of Black...

One of the highly anticipated projects in the MCU that has been generating buzz among fans is ‘Wonder Man.’ This Hollywood satire features Williams as an actor-turned-superhero in Tinseltown.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is set to portray Simon Williams (Wonder Man), alongside Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, and Ed Harris. Recently, amidst speculation surrounding the fate of ‘Wonder Man,’ which had endured a prolonged period in development with minimal updates, rumors circulated about its potential cancellation, particularly before the historic SAG-AFTRA project concluded.

Nexus Point News has uncovered new details about the production team. A crew member’s resume lists director Tiffany Johnson, recognized for her work on ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Dear White People,’ alongside Destin Daniel Cretton and Stella Meghie, hinting at Johnson potentially directing an episode of ‘Wonder Man.’

Additionally, Cindy Chao and Michele Yu, previously Emmy-nominated, are credited as production designers, as per another crew member’s resume. They...

One of the upcoming projects in the MCU that fans were often buzzing about was ‘Wonder Man.’ ‘Wonder Man’ is a Hollywood satire featuring Williams as an actor-turned-superhero in Tinseltown.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will star as Simon Williams alongside Ben Kingsley, Demetrius Grosse, and Ed Harris. Just recently, before the historic SAG-AFTRA project was over, ‘Wonder Man’ was heavily rumored to be canceled, which at the time made sense considering that the show spent a lot of time in development hell, with little to no news regarding it.

Now Nexus Point News uncovered some information regarding production members. A crew member has listed director Tiffany Johnson, known for her work on ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Dear White People,’ alongside Destin Daniel Cretton and Stella Meghie. It suggests Johnson may direct at least one episode of ‘Wonder Man.’

Cindy Chao and Michele Yu, previously Emmy-nominated, are credited as production designers, according to a crew member’s resume.

Peacock's comedy crime drama Poker Face applies a fresh twist on the whodunit trope while also reviving the traditional murder-of-the-week concept from TV's past. The series follows Charlie (Natasha Lyonne), a casino worker who can instantly tell whenever anyone is lying. After the events of the first episode, Charlie is sent on the run; each week, she finds herself working a different job and getting tangled up in a different murder mystery.

Created by Rian Johnson, Poker Face feels like a continuation of his quest to shake up the mystery genre after his success in writing and directing Knives Out and Glass Onion. The show subverts the whodunit trope by dedicating the first part of each episode to depicting that week's murder, with most of the tension coming from how exactly Charlie will unravel the mystery.

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No lie, “Poker Face” will enter the Emmy awards race as a comedy. The show is an hour-long whodunit but also contains plenty of comedic elements, which is why Peacock has decided to enter it in that lane. News comes as awards consultants across town make the final decision on where to place their programs, as the Television Academy officially opens this year’s Emmy submissions starting Feb. 21.

For example, on Friday, Variety exclusively reported that HBO’s “The White Lotus” would submit in the drama space, after the TV Academy ruled that it no longer qualified as a limited series (due to the return of star Jennifer Coolidge)

In the case of “Poker Face,” the decision to enter in comedy comes as the show continues earn strong reviews from critics. “Poker Face” is currently “99% certified fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite its whodunit nature, insiders note that Lyonne is widely...

Plot: A 10-episode mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.

Review: Rian Johnson has transformed his director career, starting with indie darlings like Brick and Looper before jumping to the biggest canvas out there with Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Johnson’s favorite genre has consistently been Mystery, with his Benoit Blanc films Knives Out and Glass Onion becoming massive hits with fans and critics alike. His latest project, Poker Face, continues in the mystery genre with a distinct take on whodunit and crime stories which blends anthology storytelling with a cool wraparound tale led by Natasha Lyonne. Poker Face is a blast from start to finish, with some great direction from...

Exclusive: Veteran manager James Jolly has joined Anonymous Content’s Talent Division.

Jolly has been working in representation for seven years. His client roster includes SAG Award winner Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Waves), Richa Moorjani (Never Have I Ever), NAACP Image Award-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Johnson (Black Monday), The Game‘s Adriyan Rae and Two Distant Strangers‘ Zaria, among others.

“James has a keen eye for recognizing talent and working with artists to help shape their careers in very meaningful ways,” said Anonymous Content’s Talent Department Head, Tony Lipp. “His genuine and unshakable dedication to his clients will make James a valuable addition to our Talent team as well as Anonymous Content overall and we’re excited to have him.”

“The talent management team at Anonymous Content is best in class,” added Jolly. “They are fiercely passionate about their clients’ success and continue to put them at the forefront of entertainment...

The 53rd NAACP Image Awards crowned more winners Saturday (in addition to the awards announced earlier this week), in a ceremony once again hosted by black-ish star Anthony Anderson. The awards, of course, celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film.

Insecure received early awards for supporting actress Natasha Rothwell, in addition to Issa Rae’s win for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series. By the end of the night, Rae also picked up trophies for Actress in a Comedy and Outstanding Comedy Series.

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Nominations for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards were announced on Tuesday, and HBO’s Insecure and OWN’s Queen Sugar led TV’s comedy and drama packs, respectively.

Insecure‘s farewell run amassed 11 total nods, followed in the comedy pack by black-ish‘s eight. Queen Sugar collected six total nominations, the most of any drama.

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Nat Geo’s Genius: Aretha meanwhile netted the most nods (five...

“It’s about control,” reveals Nicole Beharie about her episode of the science fiction anthology “Solos” by Amazon. “I really related to that,” explains the actress in her in her exclusive interview with Gold Derby (watch the video above). Beharie’s single episode is titled “Nera” after her character and sees her giving birth at home during a nighttime blizzard. Beharie continues about its themes, “The way that you intend something and then the way that it actually comes out or the way that people take it in — that’s her journey. The thing that she’s been waiting for, it comes out and she’s like, ‘This is not what I had in mind’ and then how do you deal with that?”

SEEAnthony Mackie interview: ‘Solos’

Listed as the penultimate installment on Amazon Prime Video, “Nera” is “tonally so different in comparison to some of the other episodes” with...

“Solos is a tale of seven stories,” creator David Weil says about the Amazon Studios anthology series set to debut May 21 on Prime Video.

“Most of them are future tales — I like to call these future memories, tapestry of different collections of events in these individuals’ lives,” he adds about the seven-episode series that stars the likes of Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Emmy winner Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens and Constance Wu. “Each story centers around one or two incredible actors and we get to really mine a beautiful or harrowing, terrifying or heartbreaking moment in their life.”

With his second Amazon show after Hunters, Weil makes his directorial debut with Solos. Other helmers include Sam Taylor-Johnson, Zach Braff and Tiffany Johnson. Digging into the essentiality of the human experience and connection, the quartet were all part of Deadline’s Contenders Television awards-season event.

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Here’s a look at the brand-new trailer for the highly anticipated Amazon Original anthology series Solos, created by David Weil and starring Academy Award-winning actors Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren, Emmy Award-winning actor Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, and Constance Wu

Look for the premiere on May 21 exclusively on Prime Video.

The seven-part anthology series explores the strange, beautiful, heart-breaking, hilarious, wondrous truths of what it means to be human. The series spans our present and future and illuminates that even during our most isolated moments we are all connected through the human experience.

These character-driven stories contend that even during our most seemingly isolated moments, in the most disparate of circumstances, we are all connected through the human experience. Amazon Studios’ Solos is executive produced by Weil and Laura Lancaster with Pixie Wespiser serving as a producer. Weil makes his directorial debut, helming three episodes.

Exclusive: Producer Aaliyah Williams has signed a first-look deal with CBS Studios under her Just A Rebel production company. With the new deal, Williams brings her commitment to storytelling centering Black women.

Williams has a slate of multiple projects in development. Most recently, Williams executive produced the Netflix dramedy Gentefied from Marvin Lemus and Linda Yvette Chávez. The series first came to light at Sundance when it was introduced as a digital series. Williams developed and produced the series while working as an executive at MacRo. The series was renewed for a second season in May.

Last year, she optioned the critically acclaimed The Wide Circumference of Love by Marita Golden and will continue to adapt as a one hour drama.

“I am thrilled to join the CBS Studios creative family,” said Williams. “CBS’ commitment to telling untold stories and creating a television landscape that better reflects humanity aligns with...

It might’ve been a Tuesday night in Hollywood, but the “Boomerang” cast, crew and exec. producer Lena Waithe were ready to celebrate “Waithe Wednesdays” at the Bet drama’s second season premiere.

“It’s a beautiful time, you know,” Waithe told Variety at the event’s green carpet, speaking to press for the third time in just over a week, after the events celebrating her role on HBO’s “Westworld” and her new Bet series “Twenties,” which debuted on the network March 4 with nearly two million viewers tuning in.

Speaking of “Twenties’” impressive bow, Waithe said, “To me, what the 2 million viewers meant was that society really showed us that they’re ready. They’re ready to step into this new chapter where intersectionality is not, you know, abnormal, but it is the norm. And I really felt that love and that support.”

And with “Boomerang,” Waithe and her...

In today’s TV news roundup, MTV announced the premiere date and cast for the 35th season of “The Challenge,” and the CW announces premiere dates for three summer shows.

Casting

MTV has revealed the lineup for season 35 of the reality-competition series “The Challenge,” dubbed “The Challenge: Total Madness.” To commemorate the landmark season, the 28-member cast features a mix of series veterans and newcomers competing in challenges for a million-dollar prize. Among the veterans are Mattie Breaux, Tula “Big T” Fazakerley and Jennifer West, each back for their second-ever challenge; third-time challengers Josh Martinez, Dee Nguyen, Melissa Reeves, Rogan O’Connor and Stephen Bear; fourth-time challenger Tori Deal; fifth-time challengers Kailah Casillas and Kyle Christie; sixth-time challengers Nelson Thomas and Jordan Wisely; seventh-time challengers Ashley Mitchell and Cory Wharton; and eighth-time challenger Jenna Compono. Additionally, mega-veterans such as 13-time challengers Aneesa Ferreira and Wes Bergmann, 17-time challenger Ct Tamburello; and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio,...

Exclusive: Bet’s Boomerang is coming back for season 2 on March 11 and it’s bringing a talented roster of women of color to direct all eight episodes. The network also released a new trailer that gives an extended look at the comedy which puts Bryson (Tequan Richmond), Simone (Tetona Jackson) and the entire Boomerang gang in a whole new — and hyperrealistic — series of life lessons.

Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions have set Angeli Millan and Dime Davis as co-showrunners. Davis, who also worked on the show’s freshman season, directed four of the eight episodes while Tiffany Johnson and Katrelle N. Kindred will direct two episodes each. Kindred was brought on by Davis and is also a member of ViacomCBS’s ViewFinder Emerging TV Directors Program. Boomerang marks her TV directorial debut.

In today’s film news roundup, Glenn Close gets an honor, AFI names its Directing Workshop for Women participants and Teri Polo gets cast in a Christmas drama.

Close Honor

Glenn Close will be honored on Feb. 21 by the Us-Ireland Alliance at the 14th Annual Oscar Wilde Awards, held at J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot in Santa Monica, Calif.

Melissa McCarthy, the recipient of an Oscar Wilde Award in 2012, will present Close with her award. Abrams, a previous honoree, will emcee.

A six-time Academy Award nominee, Glenn Close stars in the title role of the film adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s bestselling novel, “The Wife,” with Jonathan Pryce and Christian Slater for Swedish director Bjorn Runge. Close has won a Golden Globe Award and a Critics Choice Award for in a tie with Lady Gaga. Close received her sixth Academy Award nomination in 2012 for “Albert Nobbs.”

Close has also been nominated for Oscars for “Fatal Attraction,...