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BET Media Group announced today that the hit BET+ Original Series Churchy will return for its highly anticipated second season on August 21, with all 10 episodes available to stream at once. The breakout comedy made waves in its debut, becoming the most-watched scripted comedy on the platform during its premiere week.

In addition, BET has greenlit The Hospital, another original series from the creative mind of comedian Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks.

In Churchy, Fredericks will reprise his role as Pastor Corey Carr Jr., who inherits leadership of Bethlehem Temple, along with a surprise book of debts. He and his wildly unqualified church crew must navigate the daily headaches of ministry life, all while fending off a vengeful rival’s plan to replace the church with a trampoline park.

Returning Churchy series regulars include Mark Jp Hood, Lexi Allen, Anthony Elfonzia, Quin Walters, Tahir Moore, alongside new additions Jasmine Luv and Nic Few.

Lil Rel Howery (Get Out) will make his directorial debut with comedy-horror movie Haunted Heist, and Deadline brings us the project’s latest casting news this afternoon.

In addition to directing, Howery will also star alongside Tiffany Haddish.

The newly announced cast for Haunted Heist also includes Andrew ‘King Bach’ Bachelor (The Babysitter), Karlous Miller (Wild ‘N Out), Brett Gelman (Stranger Things), Ari Dayan (Entitled), Tony Baker (One of Them Days), and newcomer Tara Terry.

“Casting actors who also do stand-up comedy was so important to me. I believe some of our greatest actors come from the stand-up world whether they are doing comedy or dramatic roles and wanted to display that range in this movie to merge the world of horror and comedy,” Lil Rel Howery said in an official statement shared by Deadline this afternoon.

The film “follows four estranged friends who reunite at a seemingly typical house.

Exclusive: Horror-comedy Haunted Heist, which is set to star Lil Rel Howery (Get Out) and Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip), has added Andrew ‘King Bach’ Bachelor (The Babysitter), Karlous Miller (Wild ‘N Out), Brett Gelman (Stranger Things), Ari Dayan (Entitled), Tony Baker (One of Them Days), and newcomer Tara Terry.

Currently in pre-production, Haunted Heist will mark the directorial debut of Howery. The screenplay, written by Carl Reid (Mr. Crocket), follows four estranged friends who reunite at a seemingly typical house. Unbeknownst to them, one friend intends to rob the place, seeking a valuable antique. However, the house is haunted, and the group must confront their differences to survive the night against a host of mischievous ghosts.

Pic is being produced by Sean King O’Grady (I Love My Dad), Josh Feldman and Jesse Ford (Mr. Crocket), and Lil Rel Howery. Executive producers include Feras M. Shammami, Priscilla Ross Smith, and Kendall Anlian.

The 2025 NAACP Image Awards honored the best in Black excellence for the past year and we have the full list of winners!

The awards were given out across several nights with the main ceremony held on Saturday night (February 22) at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif.

The show, hosted by Deon Cole, aired live on CBS.

Keke Palmer won the Entertainer of the Year award and Outstanding Motion Picture went to The Six Triple Eight, with the film’s star Kerry Washington also taking home the Best Actress prize.

Make sure to check out our recap of all the celebs who walked the red carpet.

Head inside to check out the complete list of winners…

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Entertainer of the Year

Cynthia Erivo

Keke Palmer – Winner

Kendrick Lamar

Kevin Hart

Shannon Sharpe

Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year

Kai Cenat

Keith Lee...

Before the NAACP Image Awards’ main, televised ceremony kicks off Saturday night, some of this year’s winners were announced in a non-televised Creative Honors event on Friday night.

Nickel Boys, a six-time nominee, took home two awards, with director RaMell Ross winning for best directing in a motion picture and Ross and co-writer Joslyn Barnes winning best writing in a motion picture for their Oscar-nominated adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel.

Another double winner was Jennifer Hudson, who saw her eponymous daytime talk show win best talk series as she won best host in a talk series.

Other notable winners included Sing Sing (best independent motion picture), Denzel Washington (best supporting actor in a motion picture for his work in Gladiator II), Inside Out 2 (best animated movie), Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (best limited series), Abbott Elementary (best comedy series), Cross (best drama series), the Luther Vandross...

Exclusive: The BET+ Original series Churchy has cast Jasmine Luv in a recurring role for Season 2. Guest stars will include Kirk Franklin and Keith Lee among others.

Inspired by/drawing from/from the mind of standup comedian “KevOnStage” Fredericks, Corey Carr Jr.’s (Fredericks) life takes an unexpected turn when he’s bypassed for leadership of his father’s mega-church. Determined to prove his worth, Corey packs up his dreams and heads to middle-of-nowhere Lubbock, Texas, with lofty ambitions to build his own ministry from the ground up.

However, after quickly stumbling upon the realization that small-town church life is an entirely different ball game, Corey slowly accepts that the path to spiritual leadership might just be funnier and more profound than any sermon could ever teach.

Luv will portray ‘Breanna “Bree” Beverly,’ the warm and charming owner of a local diner who becomes a confidante – and potential love interest...

One of Them Days is the kind of comedy Hollywood used to make regularly. The film keeps the premise simple and trusts the characters to react in funny ways. Even though it is more of a rarity in today’s IP landscape, One of Them Days proves that comedy especially need not be overthought.

Dreux (Keke Palmer) works night shifts at Norm’s diner and is trying for a promotion to franchise manager. Her roommate, Alyssa (Sza), is an artist with no income. When Alyssa’s boyfriend, Keshawn (Joshua David Neal) steals their rent money for his own hare-brained scheme, their landlord, Uche (Rizi Timane), threatens to evict them if they don’t have $1,500 by 6 p.m.

That premise is no high-concept sensation. Rather, it is the simple premise that fueled many of the great comedies. They need X amount of money by X time. Happy Gilmore played golf to raise enough money.

Netflix’s The Piano Lesson scooped up a whopping 14 nominations to lead the way for the 56th NAACP Image Awards announced Tuesday, with Peacock’s limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist topping the TV categories with nine bids. The five luminaries competing for the coveted Entertainer of the Year honor are Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart, and sports-talk host Shannon Sharpe.

Based on August Wilson’s play, The Piano Lesson’s nominations include honors for Outstanding Motion Picture, director (Malcolm Washington) and actors John David Washington, Corey Hawkins, Samuel L. Jackson, and Danielle Deadwyler. In the top movied category, it’s joined by Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Bob Marley: One Love, Wicked, and The Six Triple Eight. Nominated for Best Independent Film are Albany Road, Exhibiting Forgiveness, Rob Peace, Sing Sing, and We Grown Now.

The nominees for Best International Film include El lugar de la otra,...

Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart and Shannon Sharpe have been nominated for Entertainer of the Year at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, the NAACP announced on Tuesday.

The NAACP announced nominees in 91 categories in the fields of film, television and streaming, recording, documentary, writing, directing, literary, podcast, stunts and costume design, makeup and hairstyling.

The August Wilson adaptation “The Piano Lesson” led all films with 14 nominations, more than double the total for runner-ups “The Book of Clarence,” “Nickel Boys,” “Exhibiting Forgiveness” and “Bob Marley: One Love,” which received six if you count the nominations for “Clarence” and “Bob Marley” in the music categories.

“Piano Lesson” nominees included director Malcolm Washington, recognized in two categories, as well as cast members John David Washington, Corey Hawkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Deadwyler and Skylar Aleece Smith.

Malcolm and John David Washington’s father, Denzel Washington, made it a true family...

The 2025 NAACP Image Awards nominations have been revealed, with The Piano Lesson, the Malcolm Washington-directed film adaptation of August Wilson’s play starring Danielle Deadwyler and John David Washington, up for 14 nominations, the most of any film this year.

Other top film nominees include six-time contenders Bob Marley: One Love and The Book of Clarence and five-time nominees Wicked, The Six Triple Eight and Nickel Boys. In addition to Wicked‘s nods, star Cynthia Erivo is also up for the Image Awards’ top prize of entertainer of the year.

For entertainer of the year, Erivo faces off against Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart and Shannon Sharpe, with the latter’s Club Shay Shay podcast also landing a nod for outstanding culture and society podcast.

For best motion picture, The Piano Lesson, Bob Marley, Wicked and The Six Triple Eight face off against Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

In the TV categories,...

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For fans of animation, Cartoon Network's late-night Adult Swim programming has been the hub of some of the most inventive and original works of adult animation over the last 20 years. Even though its Toonami block is mostly known for airing anime, it's also been the home of some of the most successful Western action cartoons over the last decade, from Samurai Jack to My Adventures with Superman. With the block's most recent non-anime series, Invincible Fight Girl, now hitting their airwaves, the first few episodes have already offered plenty of reasons for animation fans to give it a shot. With its theme of wrestling, it's not only reaching the attention of WWE fans, but with...

BET+ has given a Season 2 order to “Churchy,” the comedy series from standup comedian Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks and LeBron James’ SpringHill. The pickup comes as BET prepares to premiere the series on its linear cable network next Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 9 p.m. Et.

According to BET+, the series was the No. 1 scripted comedy series on the platform during its debut week (Feb. 15). “We congratulate the amazing writers, cast, crew, and our production partners for creating such an entertaining first season,” Jason Harvey, exec VP and head of BET+ said in a statement. “‘Churchy’ blends humor and heart around the center all of which resonated tremendously with viewers. We are excited to see where the second season will take us.”

The show is inspired by the comedy of Fredericks, who plays Corey Carr Jr., a character that finds himself at a crossroads when his father’s mega-church decides not to let him inherit its leadership.

The upcoming episode of “Cut to It” featuring Tony Baker promises to be an engaging and lively experience. Set in one of Los Angeles’ most prominent barbershops, the show brings together a mix of highly opinionated barbers and a diverse clientele. This week, the discussions will revolve around hot topics that resonate with both everyday folks and high-profile guests, including celebrities and athletes.

Tony Baker, known for his sharp wit and humor, will join the barbers as they dive into current events and trending issues. The atmosphere will be relaxed yet charged, as the barbershop serves as a unique space for candid conversations. With the blend of laughter and serious dialogue, viewers can expect a rich exploration of opinions and insights.

As the clock strikes 8:30 Pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, on aspireTV, audiences will be drawn into the vibrant world of the barbershop. The mix of personalities and the dynamic...

Outlaw Johnny Black is an upcoming movie that follows the story of Johnny Black seeking revenge for his father's death. The movie has the same humorous style as the cult classic Black Dynamite and captures the tone of an old-school Western. Michael Jai White not only stars in the film but also serves as the writer, director, and producer, showcasing his versatility.

Screen Rant is excited to present an exclusive clip from the new movie Outlaw Johnny Black. The movie follows Johnny Black (played by Michael Jai White), who vows to avenge the death of his father by killing Brett Clayton, which eventually makes him a wanted man. In order to stay hidden, he takes on the identity of the new preacher in a small mining town. However, things get complicated by the man who has taken over the town, the notorious Land Baron.

Outlaw Johnny Black comes from the...

Action movie giant Michael Jai White returns to the world of satire in the latest trailer for the upcoming Western adventure flick, The Outlaw Johnny Black. Released courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films, The Outlaw Johnny Black has been described as the “spiritual sequel” to White’s 2009 action comedy cult hit Black Dynamite, and finds the actor and martial artist seeking vengeance in the Old West. Check out the newly released trailer for The Outlaw Johnny Black below.

“Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron,” reads the official synopsis for The Outlaw Johnny Black, which sees Michal Jai White bring his talents for comedy, martial arts, and his effortless charm to the Western genre,...

"This town is about to come into a whole heap of money." "We must arm ourselves, and prepare for the worst." Samuel Goldwyn Films has revealed the main official trailer for the western comedy Outlaw Johnny Black, directed by and starring action actor Michael Jai White. This film is still set to land in theaters starting in September in a few months. Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process. So he goes into hiding, posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron. The film stars Mjw with Anika Noni Rose, Erica Ash, Byron Minns, Kym Whitley, Eme Ikwuakor, and Tony Baker. This project has been in the works for years, it's finally getting a chance to shine on the big screen in...

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Only two months after giving birth to her first child, Keke Palmer is already proving that stardom runs in the family. On May 12, Palmer's son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson, made his acting debut in an Instagram clip promoting the release of her sophomore album, "Big Boss," and its accompanying short film.

"This has been a labor of love, just like when I gave birth to you, little one."

"Today's the day, baby boy," Palmer said in the clip, speaking to Leo from above. "'Big Boss' is coming out!" In his big debut, the 2-month-old baby looked adorable in a button-up shirt, khaki pants, and a driving cap. The pièce de résistance occurred when Baby Leo opened his mouth to reveal the voice of a full-grown adult, namely that of actor and stand-up comedian Tony Baker.

"Finally! Now the kids can hear...

Action movie star Michael Jai White returns to the world of action comedy in the first trailer for The Outlaw Johnny Black. Very much a spiritual successor to his 2009 “blaxploitation” parody sleeper hit, Black Dynamite, The Outlaw Johnny Black finds the actor and master martial artist taking his particular set of skills to the Old West as he both directs and leads the project. Check out the new trailer for The Outlaw Johnny Black below.

Leaning into the beloved tropes and classic clichés of the western movie genre, The Outlaw Johnny Black finds Michael Jai White as the titular bandit. Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron.

The Outlaw Johnny Black started life as a crowdfunded project,...

"From the brothers who brought you Black Dynamite, comes a brand new movie that's sure outta sight... We've been gone for a while, but now we're back, with a western adventure – The Outlaw Johnny Black" Goldwyn Films has unveiled an outstanding teaser trailer for The Outlaw Johnny Black, directed by and starring Michael Jai White. Lands in theaters in September! Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process. So he goes into hiding, posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious Land Baron. The film stars Mjw with Anika Noni Rose, Erica Ash, Byron Minns, Kym Whitley, Eme Ikwuakor, and Tony Baker. This is a fun first look, with a perfect voiceover introduction to this "western adventure." Looks like it should be as entertaining as Black Dynamite,...

Glamorous, a former CW pilot that failed to get a series pickup for the 2019-20 TV season, has found new life at Netflix.

The streamer has given a 10-episode order to the drama, which follows Marco Mejia (played by Miss Benny, Fuller House), “a young gender non-conforming queer man whose life seems to be stuck in place until he lands a job working for legendary makeup mogul Madolyn Addison (to be cast),” per the official synopsis. “It’s Marco’s first chance to figure out what he wants out of life, who he actually is, and what it really means for him to be queer.

“For All Mankind” will return for its third season on June 10, Apple TV Plus announced Monday.

Created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi, the critically-acclaimed science fiction drama imagines an alternate history where Russia beat the United States in putting a man on the moon first. As a result of this historical divergence, the space race between the two countries never ends, leading to a world where both nations have advanced moon colonies staffed 24/7 and the Cold War has led to much quicker technological advances. The series focuses on the exploits of the astronauts and staff of NASA in this alternate universe, delving into both their professional and personal lives.

The first two seasons of “For All Mankind” covered a span of almost two decades, starting in 1969 and ending in the late ’80s. Season 3 again jumps ahead into the early ’90s, as the space race expands to the exploration of Mars.

Comedian Tony Baker is mourning the loss of his son, Cerain Baker, who was one of three individuals killed in a car crash on Aug. 3. According to an Aug. 4 press release from the Burbank Police Department, authorities were called to the scene of a car crash at 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday night. Upon arriving, the release stated, the police and paramedics determined that three passengers of a silver Volkswagen were ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The press release said that a fourth passenger was taken to a local hospital with "serious injuries." Additionally, a second vehicle was involved, but there was only one passenger, who was hospitalized with "serious injuries,"...

Cedric the Entertainer is teaming up with some of his famous friends and Def Comedy Jam for a coronavirus fundraiser called “Healing Through Laughter.”

The Neighborhood star will be joined by fellow comics Chris Tucker, Adele Givens, Spice Adams, Corey Holcomb, D.L. Hughley and Luenell for the livestream on Sunday, April 5, Cedric’s team said in a press release.

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Also participating are Jb Smoove, Ashima Franklin, Michael Blackson, Tk Kirkland, Bill Bellamy, Mike Epps, Chris Spencer, Gary Owen, Jess Hilarious, Tony Baker, David Arnold, Earthquake, Donnell Rawlings and Affion Crockett.

Organizers say 100% of the proceeds will go toward basic protective equipment for essential workers and individuals in...