New Trailers: Mike Epps’ ‘Uncle Buck’, Shondaland’s ‘The Catch’, More
*ABC held its upfront presentation today in New York and premiered trailers for its new fall shows, including the comedy …
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Nia Long, Mike Epps Pilot ‘Uncle Buck’ Picked Up by ABC
*ABC has picked up “Uncle Buck,” the comedy pilot starring Mike Epps, Nia Long and James Lesure. According to …
‘Empire’ Breaking Racial Barriers Overseas
*It’s no secret that films and television shows with predominantly-black casts have a rough time being acquired …
Will Raven-Symone’s ‘black-ish’ Character Finally Come Out This Week? (Clip)
*Raven-Symone returns to “black-ish” this week in a Mother’s Day episode that gives new meaning to the question, “Guess …
Bruce Jenner Confirms Transition in Diane Sawyer Interview (Watch)
*Like the saying goes, it’s a different world. And for proof, you don’t have to look any further than …
John Ridley to Reinvent Marvel Superhero for New ABC Series
*ABC wants more of John Ridley. While his anthology series “American Crime” has not been a breakout hit, the network …
ABC’s ‘World News’ Overtakes NBC’s ‘Nightly News’ in Total Viewers
*The tide appears to be turning. ABC’s “World News Tonight” was the most-watched of the three broadcast evening …
Regina King Wants ‘American Crime’ to ‘Provoke Small Conversations’
*ABC is about halfway through its new anthology series “American Crime,” which co-stars Regina King as a Muslim woman …
‘Black-ish’ Scores Its Best Demo Ratings of the Year
*With “Empire” on hiatus, its time slot rival “Black-ish” posted its best ratings of 2015 in the coveted 18-49 demo. …
The Pulse of Entertainment: John Ridley’s ‘American Crime’ Focuses on Today’s Issues in a Nonpartisan way
John Ridley’s ‘American Crime’ focuses on today’s issues in a nonpartisan way, airs Thursdays at 10/9c *John Ridley, …
James Lesure to Join Mike Epps in ABC’s ‘Uncle Buck’
*James Lesure is set to co-star opposite Mike Epps in “Uncle Buck,” ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot based on the …
Patti LaBelle, Michael Sam Begin ‘DWTS’ Run; Ratings Down (Watch)
*Patti LaBelle was praised for her elegance and Michael Sam had some footwork issues during Monday’s season premiere of …
Kerry Washington to Play Anita Hill in HBO Film ‘Confirmation’
*Kerry Washington will go from fixing scandals to being in the middle of one of the biggest in politics. The actress has …
Producer on ‘The View’ Fired for Disrespecting Ex-Host Rosie O’Donnell
*The specter of Rosie O’Donnell continues to haunt “The View” even after she’s gone. Page Six is reporting that a top …
Rutina Wesley Nabs Co-Lead in ABC Pilot ‘Broad Squad’
*Rutina Wesley will follow up her seven-season run on HBO’s “True Blood” with a lead part in ABC’s period female-cop …
