Lee Daniels is extending his stay at 20th Television with a new multi-year first-look deal. Through his Lee Daniels Entertainment banner, he will develop and produce content across Disney Entertainment Television platforms, including comedy, drama, and limited series.

Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and showrunner Courtney A. Kemp is developing a new Netflix crime drama series, ‘Nemesis,’ in collaboration with writer and producer Tani Marole. The forthcoming series is part of Kemp’s exciting overall deal with Netflix. Matthew Law, Y’lan Noel, and Cleopatra Coleman are set to star in this crime drama which tells the story of two men on opposite sides of the law. An unshakeable police detective attempts to bring down a criminal mastermind, setting the stage for a suspenseful battle of wits and will. The forthcoming series is reportedly set to subvert the typical heist genre.

Taylor Russell has been cast as the leading lady in Michael B. Jordan’s upcoming reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair. Jordan, who will both star and direct, selected Russell after an extensive audition process that included a screen test in London. Production is set to begin this summer in the UK.

Kendrick Lamar's New Film "Whitney Springs" with Chloe East and Celeste Octavia, is set to release on July 11, as revealed by Paramount+.

Jamie Foxx is expanding his partnership with Fox Entertainment Studios in a new deal that will see him develop and produce a range of TV projects.

Mara Brock Akil’s new drama series ‘Forever’ finally has an official release date! The highly anticipated series is set to premiere May 8 on Netflix and is part of Akil’s overall Netflix deal. Academy Award winner Regina King has reportedly directed the first episode, and she is also credited as one of the executive producers for the show. The series, starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr., is an eponymous contemporary adaptation and reimagining of Judy Blume’s classic 1975 novel about a budding romance between two teens. 

NBC has officially ordered a pilot for a new single-camera comedy starring and executive produced by Tracy Morgan. The project reunites Morgan with his former 30 Rock collaborators, including co-showrunners Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, along with writer Sam Means.

The ‘Friday’ franchise continues! In a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, actor and comedian Mike Epps confirmed that the latest installment of the franchise, ‘Last Friday,’ is in the works. He says, “[Ice Cube] called me the other day. He said we just finished the deal, so we’re doing the ‘Last Friday’” Epps also reveals plans to bring in new comics like D.C. Young Fly, keeping the original ‘Friday’ legacy alive with a modern comedic twist.

The chilling, forthcoming film ‘The Woman in the Yard,’ starring Danielle Deadwyler, offers a gruesome, close-up encounter with a mysterious woman (Okwui Okpokwasili) who suddenly appears in the front yard of a grieving family's rural farmhouse, disrupting their daily lives and raising hell for all of them. 

Music has been the heartbeat of the Black community for ages. Our melodic sounds have traversed history, from the rhythmic chants of pre-colonial celebrations to soulful Negro spirituals and more contemporary genres, touching every facet of the planet and connecting our people through its lively pulsations. But what happens when creators of such music are burdened with the unbearable challenges that accompany their success? The new Hulu documentary, ‘Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius),’ answers this question with a deep dive into the life and legacy of Sly Stone, the frontman of the renowned funk band Sly and the Family Stone.

Zendaya is set to bring fresh energy to the beloved Shrek franchise, joining the cast of Shrek 5 as the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz). The exciting news was revealed Thursday on the series' official social media.

It's official! Digital media and entertainment company, TheBlkScript is partnering with digital streamer, The Brick TV in an exclusive content deal. TheBlkScript creator and founder, Kevin Marable and Creator and CEO, Taurean Gordon have confirmed the groundbreaking move.

Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins gave us ‘Moonlight’ in 2016 and the film flowed through the cinema and pop cultural landscapes, alluring us with its beautiful and endearing representations of Black queer love, brotherhood, and the complexities of identity, masculinity, and self-discovery. The film, starring Mahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, and Alex R. Hibbert, earned the 2017 Academy Award for Best Picture and continues to receive widespread acclaim for its cultural impact.

MSNBC cancels ‘The ReidOut,’ the acclaimed show hosted by esteemed journalist and political analyst Joy Reid. The news of the cancellation broke yesterday as part of a sweeping network shake-up in the wake of the new presidential administration, sparking widespread discussion and speculation. Reid joined MSNBC in 2011 as a contributor, and her show, ‘The ReidOut,’ premiered in 2020, featuring insightful one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers that tackled pressing political issues in the public sphere. On her show, Reid has delivered powerful and thought-provoking segments, including “True Justice Requires Going Further Than the Chauvin Verdict” (2020), “Amazon Workers Vote on Unionization” (2021), and “A Party in Civil War” (2024), to name a few.

Academy Award, Emmy, and Golden Globe nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is set to star in Lucky, a new limited series from Apple TV+. The show, headlined and executive produced by Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit), is adapted from Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel and Reese’s Book Club pick of the same name.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, known for his role in Marvel’s upcoming Wonder Man, has officially signed on to star alongside Mark Wahlberg in By Any Means, a new crime thriller directed by The Inspection's Elegance Bratton. Abdul-Mateen II steps into the lead role previously set for Sterling K. Brown, who exited the project due to scheduling conflicts.

The mystery surrounding the death of the president and the construction of a strange underground city is about to extend for another year: Hulu has renewed Paradise for a second season.

Congratulations to Rapman, creator and director of the hit Netflix series ‘Supacell,’ on winning the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series! Since season one’s debut in June 2024, the series has taken the world by storm with its captivating storytelling and supernatural performances, quickly becoming a fan favorite and earning widespread acclaim. The hit TV series, starring Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo, Nadine Mills, Josh Tedeku, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Calvin Demba, and Ghetts, explores the effects of sickle cell disease on the Black community, and reimagines the disease to be one that defies reality and empowers Black people with strength, immortality, agility, and transtemporal abilities.

The comedy series Bookie, created by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, has been canceled by Max after two seasons.

Cynthia Erivo is stepping into the role of Jesus Christ for a limited run of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. The Tony-winning actress shared the news on Instagram, teasing her excitement for the production, which runs from August 1-3.