Shonda Rhimes struck TV gold by taking viewers inside the sexy and shocking inner workings of a fictionalized White House with Scandal. Now Shondaland is setting their sights on the unmistakable mansion once again — this time, with a twist. Prepare for The Residence this spring, a murder mystery revolving around the most disastrous (and deadly) state dinner in history, starring Uzo Aduba as wry detective Cordelia Cupp. The series will come calling on March 20. 

In his latest comedy special, Jamie Foxx candidly shared details of a harrowing health crisis he endured in April last year. The ordeal began with a severe headache, leading him to ask a friend for aspirin—but before he could take it, he blacked out.

Colman Domingo takes the spotlight in The Madness, Netflix’s upcoming political thriller series set to premiere on Nov. 28. In this tense eight-episode drama, Domingo stars as Muncie Daniels, a political consultant turned TV pundit who finds himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy.

Michelle Buteau is kicking off the new year with a major milestone—she's set to perform her new special, Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind, at the legendary Radio City Music Hall. As the first female comic to record a special at this iconic venue, Buteau continues to break barriers in comedy. She previously earned a Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special and also stars in the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest.

Netflix has secured the legal drama Monsanto, directed by John Lee Hancock, known for The Blind Side and Saving Mr. Banks. The film features Anthony Mackie alongside Glen Powell and Laura Dern, centering on a true story of corporate accountability.

Netflix is developing Pride, an upcoming movie based on Ibi Zoboi’s 2018 young adult novel. The modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is being produced by the Obamas' Higher Ground and Alloy Entertainment, with Karen Joseph Adcock (The Bear) adapting the screenplay.

Netflix has released a teaser for Tyler Perry’s upcoming WWII drama, The Six Triple Eight, starring Kerry Washington. The film will hit select theaters on December 6 and be available on Netflix starting December 20.

Will Smith is gearing up for another blockbuster, and this time, he's reuniting with his Bad Boys director, Michael Bay, for the Netflix action-thriller Fast and Loose. Although the deal isn't finalized, sources confirm that Bay is in the final stages of negotiations to direct the film, which will star Smith. The project is expected to be the next major undertaking for both of these Hollywood heavyweights.

Teyana Taylor and Sasha Calle have officially joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix crime thriller RIP, directed by Joe Carnahan and starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The film, produced by Affleck and Damon’s Artists Equity, promises a gripping storyline involving a group of Miami cops who stumble upon millions in a hidden stash house. As trust erodes within the team and external forces close in, the stakes escalate, leaving everyone questioning who they can trust.

Pretty hurts. This is the message in the new Netflix film, 'Uglies,’ starring Keith Powers, Joey King, Laverne Cox, Brianne Tju, and Chase Stokes. 'Uglies’ is the eponymous film adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s 2005 best-selling dystopian Sci-Fi novel—the first installment of the literary Uglies series. The novel is set in a futuristic world where members of society are considered “ugly” until the age of 16 when they become eligible for the mandatory, life-altering cosmetic surgery that newly classifies them as “pretty.”

The first two episodes of Simone Biles Rising offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at the resilience of the beloved 37 Olympic and World Championship medal-winning gymnast, Simone Biles. The Netflix docuseries catapults the viewer into the whirlwind of fame, pressure, and challenges that engulfed the superstar athlete on her journey from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics through her successful 2024 U.S. Classic competition. Biles invites the viewer into a closer look at her life beyond the spotlight via interviews where she discusses her feelings behind some of her historic events. In this docuseries, she also pays homage to her loving family and community who she honors as the nourishment for her comeback and career.

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history with 37 Olympic and World Championship medals, makes her Netflix debut on July 17th. In a two-part sports series, fans get a behind-the-scenes look at her competitive Olympic comeback journey since withdrawing from the gymnastics team final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. ‘Simone Biles Rising’ trailer offers an intimate glimpse of Biles’ teary-eyed struggle with her mental health, the criticism she faced, her loving family who uplifted her, and Biles’ perseverance through it all. The series shows a vulnerable side to the competitive athlete superstar as she takes her power back from the stressors of gymnastics.

After a hiatus of more than four years, the highly acclaimed hip-hop music competition series, Rhythm + Flow, is making a comeback on Netflix. The second season promises a fresh lineup of judges, including DJ Khaled, Ludacris, and Latto. Adding to the excitement, Eminem is set to make a special appearance during the battles round from an undisclosed surprise location. The streaming giant has hinted at more surprises by teasing additional music industry guests, who will be unveiled at a later date.

Netflix and Shondaland have secured the worldwide rights to "Black Barbie: A Documentary," an acclaimed film directed by Lagueria Davis. The documentary, which garnered critical acclaim during its work-in-progress screening at this year's SXSW Film Festival, is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers as part of their ongoing collaboration with Netflix. This partnership, initiated in 2017 with the signing of the Bridgerton duo, was extended in 2021.

Netflix has released behind-the-scene images from Tyler Perry’s upcoming film, ‘Six Triple Eight,’ which stars Kerry Washington, Oprah and more.

Netflix has set the premiere date and gave a first look at Brandy Norwood and Heather Graham’s holiday movie Best. Christmas. Ever.
The film, which centers on a frenemy friendship “put to the ultimate test over a boastful Holiday Newsletter” will premiere on Netflix, November 16th.

Netflix has dropped the first trailer for the upcoming Bayard Rustin biopic, Rustin, which stars Colman Domingo.

Rustin was Martin Luther King Jr.’s right-hand man and creator of one of the most important events in American history, the March on Washington in 1963.

Issa Rae’s Insecure has landed on Netflix. The HBO comedy drama launched on the streamer service earlier today.

"Survival of the Thickest" takes center stage on Netflix this July. Starring the talented Michelle Buteau, this scripted comedy series follows the life of Mavis Beaumont, a black, plus-size woman who unexpectedly finds herself navigating the single life while trying to establish herself as a struggling stylist.

The brand new trailer and official posters for ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ Starring Jamie Foxx, John Boyega, and Teyonah Parris have been released! The film is described as a series of eerie events that thrust an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.