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.

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.”

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.

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.

We are thrilled to announce that actor Jessica Mikayla has just booked her very first scripted podcast! This exciting opportunity comes thanks to Chrissy Fiorilli Casting and the incredible team at VOX voice-over agency, who helped connect her with this project.

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.

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.

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.”

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.”

Kyla Pratt graces us with her presence once more in the upcoming film, ‘The Memo,’ by Valeisha Butterfield’s SEED media production company. The film is an adaptation of the highly successful 2019 book, The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, written by award-winning and best-selling author Minda Harts. Based on Harts’ own professional experiences, this book highlights the issues that hinder women of color from securing a seat at the corporate table and offers effective strategies for overcoming these barriers and succeeding in the workplace.

Erica Ash Was Best Known For Her Roles In Survivors Remorse, Outlaw Johnny Black, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Family Reunion And Many More. May She Rest In Heaven.

Thee Hot Girl Coach kicked off the summer with her successful Hot Girl Summer Tour and she’s bringing the dance moves from the stage to the playground. Megan Thee Stallion executive produced Hulu’s latest reality TV show, ‘Playground,’ which debuted on July 26th. The show features up-and-coming and seasoned dancers who battle it out on the dance floor at one of LA’s most notorious dance studios, “Playground LA.” Megan sizzles in her appearance on the show, adding her special Houston flavor to the choreography and the competition.

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.

Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù, known for her standout role in the CBS comedy Bob Hearts Abishola, has signed with Anonymous Content for representation across all areas

An inside look on the new upcoming season of Bel-Air.

The heart of the Wu-Tang Clan lives on forever! This summer, A&E will release a documentary about the life of the late, culture-defining and genre-pushing rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard (also known as ODB and Dirt McGirt). The official trailer provides a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the electrifying, larger-than-life persona of one of Hip-Hop’s most treasured talents. Russell Tyrone Jones, the real name of the late rapper, opens the trailer differentiating his performative persona from his true self, and sets the stage for the “two Dirtys” that are portrayed in the documentary.

Marvel Studios released the official trailer for Captain America: Brave New World. Anthony Mackie reprises his role as Sam Wilson and stars as Captain America, an advisor and official military position to newly elected president, Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford). In this action-packed trailer, Mackie delivers an explosive performance as Captain America in defense of President Ross and The White House. But does he really know who or what he is fighting against?

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.

Paramount Global is broadening its collaboration with Ice Cube and his production company, Cube Vision. Under a new first-look deal for television, Cube and his producing partner, Jeff Kwatinetz, will create and executive produce content for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms across Paramount. Their first project, currently in development at Showtime Studios, is an untitled scripted series exploring the competitive world of Hollywood through the Black experience, highlighting the lengths characters go to for power and fame.

Apple TV+'s The Morning Show is gearing up for an exciting Season 4 with the addition of Aaron Pierre, known for his roles in Genius: MLK/X and The Underground Railroad. Pierre is set to play Miles, a prominent visual artist navigating New York's elite circles.