The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will commemorate Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary with a screening series that spotlights the genre’s lasting influence on the cinematic arts.

In a historic move, the national board of SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) unanimously voted to initiate a strike against the film and television industry. This marks the first strike by actors since 1980 and coincides with the ongoing Writers Guild strike, making it the first time in over six decades that both actors and writers are on strike simultaneously.

Apple TV+ has set Friday, September 8 for the premiere of its newest drama series The Changeling, starring and executive produced by LaKeith Stanfield.

The highly anticipated Season 2 of Issa Rae's Max series, Rap Sh!t, is set to feature two talented actors in key recurring roles. Jacob Romero, known for his role in OWN's Greenleaf, and Kyle Bary, recognized from Netflix's Ginny & Georgia, will bring their skills to the vibrant world of Rap Sh!t.

Actor Nadji Jeter has signed with talent management company Cultivate Entertainment Partners for representation.

Forest Whitaker and Danielle Deadwyler are set to captivate audiences in the highly anticipated film, 'Average Height, Average Build,' helmed by renowned director Adam McKay.

There will be no fifth season for A Black Lady Sketch Show. HBO’s Emmy winning comedy series will end with its fourth season, which wrapped in May.

Showtime’s hit series The Chi has cast Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield in the upcoming sixth season. Whitfield will play the recurring role of Alicia “an intimidating, old-money matriarch who will spare no expense to get what she wants.”

Jodie Turner-Smith has been confirmed to star in the highly anticipated next installment of the Tron franchise. The talented actress, known for her role in The Acolyte, will join a star-studded cast that includes Jared Leto, Evan Peters, and Greta Lee in Tron: Ares.

Nickelodeon Studios and Paramount+’s upcoming film ‘Good Burger 2’ has added additional cast members Lil Rel Howery and Alex R. Hibbert to its cast.

The forthcoming Barney film from Mattel Films to be produced by and star Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya will be an adult-oriented, “A24-type” project, executive Kevin McKeon has revealed.

Here's the trailer for Jahmar Hill’s upcoming crime drama, Sisters. The film, which stars Lil Mama, Columbus Short, Cocoa Brown, Tobias Truvillion and more will premiere on BETPlus August 3rd.

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

The Alliance of Women Directors has named Melanie Mack as its new executive director.

"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.

James DuBose, the former Fox Soul General Manager, is launching his own AVOD platform, In The Black Network, a streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories. The platform will launch on October 2.

Max’s highly anticipated upcoming season of Project Greenlight is set to captivate audiences as it showcases the mentorship of prominent figures like Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Spike Lee, the renowned filmmaker and creative genius, recently shared an invaluable piece of advice he received from none other than the legendary Michael Jackson. This advice played a significant role in shaping Lee's illustrious and diverse career, which has seamlessly blended independent feature films, mainstream commercial success, and collaborations with iconic artists.

If the warm vibes between Keke Palmer and Amazon Studio’s Global Head of DEIA Latasha Gillespie continue, this could be the start of a beautiful friendship.
The pair came together at a Cannes Lions panel this afternoon and Palmer – a growing force in the industry, as podcaster, actress, musician and now CEO of her own KeyTV production company – demonstrated her passion to make inclusion a cornerstone of her work.

Season 2 premiere of Apple's sports drama series, Swagger, approaches. Ahead of the premiere, actor Isaiah Hill has made a significant career move by signing with APA, a renowned talent agency representing artists across various domains.