Preview: ‘The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution’ (PBS)
*Stanley Nelson’s documentary “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution” couldn’t come at a better time. PBS …
VH1 Orders Hip Hop Film ‘The Breaks’ To Series
*VH1 has given a huge break to hip-hop drama “The Breaks.” After airing as a TV movie and possible back door pilot, the …
TV Review: The Black Panthers Van Guard of the Revolution
*The late Stokely Carmichael is famous for coining the phrase “Black power!” What he might not be as well remembered for …
Idris Elba Lands Romantic Drama; Samuel L. Jackson Pursues ‘Revival’ Role
*Looks like Idris Elba is moving past his personal love drama with some professional affection in the form of a big …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Screen Actors Guild Honors Outstanding Performances at 22nd Annual SAG Awards
*“I started on the show in 2013,” said AMC’s “Mad Men” star Sola Bamis, who plays Shirley on the dramatic series which …
Russell Simmons Announces All Def Movie Awards
*Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons has announced that he’s launching his own movie awards show in response to …
Review: American Masters: B.B. King: The Life Of Riley (Fri, Feb. 12, PBS)
*Before Chris Stapleton, Gary Clark Jr. and Bonnie Raitt take the Grammy stage on Monday to honor the late BB King, PBS …
New, Longer Trailer for HBO’s ‘Confirmation’ (Watch)
*HBO has released a longer trailer for its upcoming Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas film “Confirmation.” Kerry Washington …
Jada Pinkett-Smith Addresses Idris Elba’s ‘Beasts’ Oscar Snub
*With the Academy Awards ceremony set to take place in a few weeks, Jada Pinkett-Smith has found one more Oscar snub …
New Report Puts When and How Much Porn Americans Watch on Blast
*The amount of time people devote to watching porn is out in the open now, thanks to PornHub‘s Annual Year in …
Misty Copeland’s ‘Ballerina’s Tale’ Also Highlights the #BalletSoWhite Issue
*Director Nelson George gives viewers a peek into the incredible life of Misty Copeland, the first black principal …
TV One Boldly Launches New Brand Identity ‘Represent’
* Building on a strong legacy, TV One, the network dedicated to Black viewers, is introducing a new brand promise to …
American Masters Tells the Story of B.B. King
* B.B. King, born Riley B. King, was one of the most influential and celebrated blues musicians of all time. From his …
Cuba Gooding Jr. to Beyonce Before Kissing Scene: ‘Relax Your Lips’
*During an appearance on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” Thursday night, Cuba Gooding, Jr. dished on his big kissing …
Stacey Dash Gives Thumbs Up to White Actor Cast as Michael Jackson
*Joseph Fiennes may have upset many people when they heard he was cast to play Michael Jackson for an upcoming film, but …
