Jussie Smollett can breathe a sigh of relief after the Illinois Supreme Court overturned his second conviction for staging a hate crime. The decision, announced on November 21, concluded that the state must uphold its prior agreement with the actor.

Apple TV+ has revealed the first images and details for its upcoming crime drama Dope Thief (formerly titled Sinking Spring). Created by Peter Craig, known for his work on The Batman and Top Gun: Maverick, the eight-episode series stars Brian Tyree Henry, who also serves as an executive producer.

Universal Pictures has signed a first-look deal with Edith’s Daughter, the production company founded by Cynthia Erivo. This partnership deepens the relationship between the award-winning actress and the studio, following her starring role as Elphaba in Wicked, which is projected to make a massive global opening of $175 million.

Celebrated actress Viola Davis will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2025 Golden Globes. The award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to entertainment, will be presented during the star-studded gala hosted by Nikki Glaser on Friday, January 3, at the Beverly Hilton.

Denzel Washington has revealed plans for not one, but two more installments in the series. While many believed The Equalizer 3 marked the end of Robert McCall's story, Washington confirmed otherwise in an interview with Esquire.

Mark your calendars! CNN is set to debut Luther: Never Too Much, a powerful documentary about the legendary Luther Vandross, on January 1 at 8 p.m. ET. Directed by Dawn Porter, the film explores Vandross' journey from his early days in Harlem and performances at the Apollo Theater to his rise as a master of love ballads.

CBS’s hit drama The Equalizer, starring Queen Latifah, is gearing up to expand its universe with a potential spinoff. Episode 516 of the current season will introduce two intriguing new characters who may lead their own series, according to sources.

Kevin Hart is back for another adrenaline-filled adventure in Die Hart 3, set to debut on The Roku Channel on December 13th. The series continues its unique blend of action and comedy, with Hart reprising his satirical role as a heightened version of himself—a comedic actor desperate to reinvent himself as an action star.

Iconic R&B group Boyz II Men are bringing their legendary journey to the big screen. A feature film biopic is in development to highlight their 30-year career, featuring timeless hits like "End of the Road," "It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday," "On Bended Knee," "One Sweet Day," and "Motownphilly."

Hulu has released the highly anticipated trailer for Paradise, a gripping drama series from Dan Fogelman (This Is Us). Starring Sterling K. Brown, the series centers on the head of the Secret Service detail (Brown) tasked with protecting the President, played by James Marsden. But the stakes escalate quickly, as the trailer hints at a shocking murder—of the President himself—with Brown’s character as a potential suspect.

Lifetime is set to captivate audiences in 2025 with two new additions to its acclaimed "Ripped from the Headlines" series. These gripping dramas, based on real events, promise suspense and emotion, featuring standout performances from Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd.

Hulu has officially renewed the legal drama series "Reasonable Doubt" for a third season. The announcement coincides with creator Raamla Mohamed signing an overall deal with 20th Television, a division of Disney Television Studios.

The wait is almost over—Prime Video’s hit series Harlem is back for Season 3, premiering on January 23. Fans can catch up on Seasons 1 and 2, now available for streaming, before diving into the fresh drama surrounding Angie (Shoniqua Shandai), Quinn (Grace Byers), Camille (Meagan Good), and Tye (Jerrie Johnson).

Lupita Nyong’o is set to star in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated next film for Universal, joining a star-studded cast that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and previously reported, Zendaya.

CIA Director Erika Sloane (Angela Bassett) brings her fierceness back to the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise for the latest installment—The Final Reckoning. Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Angela Bassett is set to play the iconic character in the film, which is expected to be released in theaters by Paramount Pictures and Skydance on May 23, 2025. While the full plot of the film has not yet been disclosed, fans can expect to be submerged in an action-packed, breathtaking story that tracks the final mission of the Impossible Mission Force’s (IMF) highly skilled field agent, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise).

This one is for the lovers! ‘Bloom,’ the forthcoming feature debut by screenwriter and director, Cole Swanson, is in discussions for a star-studded cast. Tony and Grammy Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry, NAACP Image Award winners Yara Shahidi and Keith Powers, and award-winning Kedar Williams-Stirling are all considered to star in the coming-of-age romance. This film is written and directed by Cole Swanson and produced by Dane Clarke II and Joel Poku of Pineloft Entertainment, along with Jolene Rodriguez from Broken English Productions. Skepta’s 1PLUS1 Productions and Andrew Strawford have reportedly been brought on board for music consulting.

Denzel Washington, a two-time Oscar winner, has hinted that his role in the next Black Panther film is among several high-profile projects shaping his carefully planned career trajectory.

Tony Todd, the beloved actor famed for his chilling portrayal of the hook-handed ghost in the Candyman horror franchise, has passed away at 69, as confirmed by his representative.

Damon Wayans Jr. is expanding his TV presence, adding another comedy to his lineup at CBS. His latest project, Overstepping, is a multi-cam comedy produced under his Two Shakes Entertainment banner with CBS Studios. Wayans Jr. enlisted Lauren Ashley Smith, known for her work as head writer on A Black Lady Sketch Show, to write and executive produce the new series.

Disney and 20th Century Animation have officially announced Ice Age 6 at the D23 event in Brazil. This new installment marks the first Ice Age film since Disney acquired Blue Sky Animation, the original studio behind the franchise, through its merger with 20th Century Fox.