Television
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Rap Sh!t Creators, Issa Rae & Syreeta Singleton, Play A Game of Finish the Lyric
The producers of the Max original series joined us for a bit of fun and freestyle. Season 2 of Rap Sh!t is streaming now.
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Eddie Murphy & Tracee Ellis Ross’ Candy Cane Lane Is Our TV Pick Of The Week
The Amazon original hits Prime Video this week for a wholesome yet mischievous holiday comedy adventure film.
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Disney+ Holiday Hidden Gems That Aren’t The Princess and the Frog
The Muppet Christmas Carol, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and The Little Mermaid are some of the favorites you can stream on Disney+ during the holidays.
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The Scoop On When Your Favorite Broadcast TV Series Are Finally Returning
Abbott Elementary, 9-1-1, The Equalizer and The Neighborhood are all set to return with new episodes in early 2024.
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Our TV Pick Of the Week: Kenan & Kel Are Back in Good Burger 2
Kenan and Kel’s nostalgic sequel to Good Burger hits Paramount+ this week. Plus, Ibram X Kendi’s documentary on racist tropes and more.
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Colman Domingo As Bayard Rustin In Netflix Biopic Is Our TV Pick This Week
The story of an under-appreciated civil rights leader’s true impact on the biggest civil rights gathering in history is what’s Black on TV.
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TV’s Blackest Binge: The Hidden Gems of Hulu
Chevalier, Godfather of Harlem, Queen Sugar and Attack the Block are some of the fan favorites you can find on the streaming service.
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‘Everything Has Stakes’: Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton Talk Rap Sh!t Season 2
The hit Max show follows two estranged friends as they reunite to form a rap group and elevate their lives one song, one sound, one bar at a time.
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David Oyelowo As Bass Reeves In Lawmen, Issa Rae’s Rap Sh!t – Our TV Picks This Week
Paramount+ premieres the extraordinary life and career of a legendary Black lawman. Plus, the return of Shawna and Mia’s hustle on Max’s Rap Sh!t.
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Lawmen: Bass Reeves Is a Stand Out Celebration of a Legendary Black Lawman
The creative team behind the new Paramount+ western spoke to The Root about the importance of highlighting this real life hero.