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Kerry Washington’s ‘Unprisoned’ Cancelled After Two Seasons At Onyx Collective / Hulu

Earlier today via social media, Kerry Washington confirmed that after two seasons, ‘Unprisoned’ has come to an end. The show starring Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Faly Rakotohavana, Marque Richardson, Jordyn McIntosh, and Jee Young Han, follows Paige Alexander (Washington), a marriage and family therapist whose life takes a turn when her estranged father (Lindo) is released from prison and moves in with her and her son.

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Ryan Destiny Sizzles In New Film ‘The Fire Inside’ In Theaters December 25

This girl is on fireeee! is the only way to describe Ryan Destiny’s riveting performance in Amazon MGM’s new film, ‘The Fire Inside,’ written by Academy Award-winner Barry Jenkins and directed by Academy Award-nominee Rachel Morrison. This film is a sports drama biopic that details the life and athletic journey of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields; a talented, history-making boxer from Flint, Michigan who trained vigorously to become the first woman in the country to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport.

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Malia Obama Won An Award At The 50th Annual Deauville American Film Festival In France For Short Film, ‘The Heart,’ She Directed

Malia Obama, the 26-year-old daughter of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, recently won the Young Spirit Award for her directorial debut, a short film titled The Heart. In the film's credits, she opted to use only her first and middle names, Malia Ann, leaving out her well-known last name.

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The Legendary Angela Bassett Wins Her First Emmy Award

Congratulations are in order for the legendary and multi-talented actress, Angela Bassett. Bassett won her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Narrator for the National Geographic documentary series ‘Queens,’ where she is also credited as one of the executive producers. This recent award is an addition to her honors archive that includes two Critics’ Choice Awards, 16 NAACP Image Awards, five Black Reel Awards, a BET Award, a SAG Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and her Honorary Academy Award among others. Bassett has proven time and again that she is an incredible force within the Film/ Entertainment Industry, and we are all fortunate to witness her legacy.

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Halle Berry Hits The Big Screen In New Psychological Thriller ‘Never Let Go’ In Theaters September 20

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry has allured fans with her performing acts for decades. Whether delivering gut-busting comedy in her role in ‘B.A.P.S.,’ commanding the skies at her will in the ‘X-Men’ series, or saving the precious life of an abducted teen in ‘The Call,’ Berry consistently delivers captivating performances that keep us glued to our screens. This time, Halle Berry hits the big screen in the new psychological thriller, 'Never Let Go,’ coming to theaters September 20.

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Tyrese Gibson And Ray Liotta Star In New Film ‘1992’ In Theaters August 30th

1992 was a year marked by vociferous chaos following the“not guilty” verdict for the Rodney King beating. Writer/ Producer Sascha Penn and Director Ariel Vromen capture this mayhem entangled in the intimacy of the life of Mercer (Tyrese Gibson) in their new film'1992,’ set in South Central Los Angeles. The film shows two father-son duos—Mercer (Tyrese Gibson) & Antoine (Christopher Ammanuel) and Lowell (Ray Liotta) & Riggin Bigby (Scott Eastwood)—who attempt to create better lives for themselves amidst an atmosphere ravaged by the crackling of arson fire and protests against police brutality.

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Keith Powers Stars with Joey King, Laverne Cox, and More in ‘Uglies’ on Netflix This September

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.”

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Anikah McLaren Named Head Of Film At The Obama’s Higher Ground Productions

Higher Ground Productions, founded by Barack and Michelle Obama, has named Anikah McLaren as its new Head of Film. McLaren transitions from her role as Executive Vice President of Narrative Film at Participant, where she co-led the department for over five years. In her new position, she will oversee the scripted film division at Higher Ground, reporting directly to President Vinnie Malhotra.

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Tyler James Williams Stars With Hayden Panettiere In New Thriller ‘Amber Alert’ In September

Golden Globe Award-winning actor, Tyler James Williams earned his title as the kids’ champ in his roles on our favorite TV series. Whether playing the big brother on the legendary sitcom ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ or warming our hearts as Mr. Gregory Eddie on Hulu’s highly successful, Emmy Award-nominated show ‘Abbott Elementary,’ Williams has consistently delivered the best performances honoring, uplifting, and highlighting the complex experiences of kids on TV. This time, Williams brings his talent to the new movie, ‘Amber Alert,’ which premieres in theaters and on demand next month.

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Kim Kardashian Inks First-Look Deal With 20th Television; Teams With Kenya Barris To Launch New Comedy Series With La La Anthony At Hulu

Kim Kardashian has entered into a first-look deal with 20th Television, the studio behind shows like ‘American Horror Story’ and ‘All's Fair’. This agreement, which covers drama, comedy, and limited series, marks a significant step in Kardashian's venture into television production.

Kardashian's first project under this multi-year deal is ‘Group Chat’, a comedy in development for Hulu. She has partnered with her close friend La La Anthony, who will star in the series. ‘Group Chat’ is based on Anthony's bestselling book, ‘The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness’. The series is created by ‘black-ish’ creator Kenya Barris, and it's a co-production between 20th TV and BET Studios, where Barris is a principal partner.

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First Look: Jharrel Jerome Stars In New Film ‘Unstoppable’ Premiering This September At TIFF

Emmy Award-winning Actor, Jharrel Jerome is no stranger to playing the role of America’s heroes and cinema’s best protagonists. This time, Jerome brings his talents to the Amazon / MGM-distributed film, ‘Unstoppable,’ directed by Academy Award-winning William Goldenberg and produced by Artists Equity. This film is a biopic for the incredible story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), a three-time All-American wrestler who was born with one leg and defied many odds in his life to make history as an athlete. ‘Unstoppable’ is named after Robles' 2012 book of the same name, Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion, co-written by Austin Murphy.

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Jessica Mikayla Signs With TheBlkScript For PR / Representation

Actor and voiceover artist Jessica Mikayla signs with TheBlkScript For PR and online representation.

As an actor and voiceover artist, Jessica Mikayla was recently nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Short Form Series for the Disney’s Launchpad “Project CC” episode, in which she played the leading role of Paris Brownlee. In 2023, she won a Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVA) award for Best Voiceover for Outstanding Dubbing in International, TV or Streaming for her work in “Hawa.”

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Natasha Rothwell Stars In ‘How To Die Alone’ On Hulu This September 

Natasha Rothwell brings her comedic genius to Hulu this fall in the new series, ‘How to Die Alone,’ which premieres on September 13th. Since her captivating appearance on HBO’s ‘Insecure,’ fans have begged for Rothwell to star in her own comedy series, and Onyx Collective and Hulu have answered the call! As Onyx Collective reports, Rothwell created this series for the “unhealed version of herself.”

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Taye Diggs And Meagan Good To Star In And EP ‘Terry McMillan Presents: Forever’ For Lifetime

Taye Diggs and Meagan Good are set to star in and executive produce Lifetime’s new movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Forever," premiering Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. The film, directed and executive produced by Charles Murray, follows Johnnie (Diggs) who, after returning from military service, is served divorce papers. At a crossroads in his life, he unexpectedly falls for Carlie (Good), a local policewoman who pulls him over for speeding. To win her heart, he must first win over her three daughters and let go of his past fears and regrets.

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