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Black Mirror, Season 5: Anthony Mackie, Yahya Abdul-Mateen and Nicole Beharie Play Mind Games in a Techno-Paranoid World
The last time we saw Black Mirror, they had us playing a Choose Your Own Adventure-esque game to watch it. But, this isn’t a game. Black Mirror is returning for its fifth season—and we’ve got a trailer to prove it! As Netflix’s press release states about the popular tech-world series: Black Mirror is an anthology…
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Watch: ‘The Only Heroes We Had Were DeBarge’—Mixed-Ish Explores Rainbow’s Origin Story, Debuts New Trailer
On the heels of extending Black-ish’s reign for a six season, ABC announced they’ll be picking up the show’s spinoff, Mixed-ish. Now we have a trailer for said spin-off. As a-ha’s catchy classic “Take On Me” reverberates in the background, Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross)—lovingly known as Bow—reflects on the fact that her evolving family doesn’t…
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Uzo Aduba to Portray Shirley Chisholm in FX’s Mrs. America
Black history is American history, so no one should blink an eye when a black woman’s face represents Mrs. America. And no, I’m not talking about the long-running pageant—though we’re the face of that, too—I’m talking about the upcoming FX series. According to a press release provided by FX: Mrs. America tells the story of…
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Tiffany Haddish Is Readyyy for Kids Say the Darndest Things Reboot; Signs On as Host
Tiffany Haddish has been known to say and do the darndest things—and now she’ll be hosting a show full of kids with that same energy! The 39-year-old comedian has been confirmed as the host of Kids Say the Darndest Things, a reboot of the popular TV show hosted by Bill Cosby from 1995-2000. The show…
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2019 Webby Awards: Issa Rae, Desus & Mero Celebrate Going From Online to Opulence
The 23rd Annual Webby Awards held its ceremony in New York City Monday night and black excellence logged on! “So many of tonight’s winners represent the promise of the internet: the ability to unite people all over the world in pursuit of something better,” Webby Awards Executive Director, Claire Graves said via press release. “This…
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Watch: New Showtime Documentary 16 Shots Explores Chicago Police Cover-Up of Laquan McDonald Murder
“This boy been shot—and it’s a lot of bullet holes in him.” In 2014, 17-year-old Laquan McDonald’s body was tragically riddled with 16 bullets discharged in an appalling 14 seconds by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke. A judge later found Van Dyke guilty of second-degree murder. However, this “justice” would come four years too…
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ABC Passes On New York Undercover Reboot, but It Could Return to Original Home at Fox
Looks like Eddie Torres’ (Michael DeLorenzo) so-called return from the dead may not be so smooth. But, there’s still hope. According to Deadline, ABC has decided to pass on the pilot of popular 1990s cop drama reboot New York Undercover. However, all hope is not lost, since its studio, Universal TV is shopping it around.…
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2019 Tribeca Film Festival: The Weekend Explores the Most Awkward Getaway Ever
Weekends are supposed to be about taking breaks and escaping from the daily stressors of reality, right? So, what woman in her right mind would spend her weekend with her ex and his new girlfriend? Well… People routinely thank God it’s Friday, but a weekend like that would have me praying to God for Monday’s…
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Did You Secure the Shopping Bags? Cardi B's Second Fashion Nova Collection Is Selling Out Quickly
Cardi B doesn’t do anything for clout, but she’s doing the damn thing for cash! “Fashion Nova x Cardi B” Season 2 is here, and well, let’s just say “trending” is an understated way to describe the second iteration of this collaboration. As soon as her second collection dropped, the 26-year-old star took to Fashion…
