Javicia Leslie Becomes First Black Actress to Play Batwoman
Javicia Leslie has been cast to play Batwoman making her the first Black actress to play the DC Comics role....
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Jenny Slate Departs Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’: ‘Black Characters on an Animated Show Should Be Played by Black People’
Comedian and actress Jenny Slate has abandoned the role of a character that she voiced on the Netflix animated show, "Big Mouth."...
HBO is Co-Producing a Sexual Consent Drama Series Starring Black British Actress
According to Deadline, HBO will co-produce an upcoming series about dating and sexual consent, starring British actress Michaela Coel from Chewing Gum, a British comedy that...
‘Rise of Skywalker’ Set to Be Most Diverse Star Wars Casting Ever. Here Is A Roster of Black Star Wars Characters
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released in theaters on Dec. 18. Check out these seven black actors from the Star Wars movie franchise....
See Robert Townsend’s ‘Making The Five Heartbeats’ For a Master Class On the Business of Entertainment
Robert Townsend has developed a new documentary, “Making The Five Heartbeats,” sharing an instructive and inspiring journey expected to resonate with fans who can't get...
TNT Orders a Late-Night Pilot Series Hosted By Actress Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash may become the next host to rule late night television. According to a report, TNT ordered a pilot series called “Naked With Niecy...
Actor and Comedian Diona Reasonover Is On The Rise
Diona Reasonover is replacing Pauley Perrette as the show NCIS's forensic scientist. Perette's quirky nerd character became a fan favorite. If there is anyone who can win...
Omari Hardwick Turns the Tables Spotlighting Young Black Man During Award Acceptance Speech
When accepting his award, Omari Hardwick decided to turn the spotlight from himself to someone else. A young man approached him on the red carpet...
Jamie Foxx and Vince Vaughn Talk Life Lessons on New Digital Series
Actor, Comedian, and musician, Jamie Foxx is at it again but this time he's getting personal. Foxx sits down with some of his longtime celeb friends...
Tony Awards 2018: The Best Black Actress You Never Heard Of Is Up for a Tony
Seconds after this year’s Tony Award nominations were announced, director Kenny Leon’s phone started blowing up. Lauren Ridloff, the star of Broadway’s revival of "Children...