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Mo’Nique – The Queen of Comedy Is Shooting Her First Netflix Special Post Lawsuit!

Mo'Nique is finally coming to Netflix! The legendary queen of comedy announced the great news via Strong Black Lead under Netflix's Twitter account on Tuesday, July 19th. In the video message, the Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actress and comedian shares the news that she will be creating a comedy special for Netflix, as well as…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 20, 20220Comments

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KEKE PALMER’S ROLE IN THE UPCOMING MOVIE – NOPE IS OSCAR WORTHY

Keke Palmer has received unanimous praise for her performance in the upcoming thriller - Nope! The Emmy Award winner trended on social media just hours after the trailer was released. Fans are already suggesting that her role is worthy of an Oscar, and this cannot be contested. Nope is a Sci-Fi mystery horror about the…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 19, 20220Comments

Entertainment Television

Black Excellence Reigns Supreme for the 2022 Emmy Nominations

The 2022 Emmy nominations have arrived and some of our celeb faves have swept the categories. Read on for some notable nominations (and snubs). Noms Stranger Things landed 13 Emmy nominations, ranging from 'Best Drama Series' to 'Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup'. Euphoria collected a total of 16 nominations, including 'Outstanding Drama Series'. Cast members ranging from…

ByFelicia KebreauJuly 15, 20220Comments

Television

The Rise and Fall of Famed Lingerie Brand, Victoria’s Secret

Ready for a great weekend binge? A documentary titled Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons will delve deep into how Victoria's Secret became one of the biggest brands in the world, worth $7.5 billion before ultimately suffering from its demise in 2018. Today, the former lingerie brand is working on revamping its company to become more…

ByKiara ManningJuly 14, 20220Comments

Television

Zendaya goes BTS: The Actress is Set to Make Her Directorial Debut on Euphoria Season 3!

Zendaya is expected to make her directorial debut helming a Season 3 episode of the viral HBO series, Euphoria. She is one of the biggest and best actresses on screen. In addition to returning to her Emmy Award-winning role as Rue, The "Spider-Man: No Way Home" star also has aspirations to be behind the scenes.…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 12, 20220Comments

Entertainment Television

Michaela Coel and Donald Glover to Star as Mr. and Mrs. Smith in Reboot

Michaela Coel is set to join Donald Glover in Amazon's TV reboot of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The show will follow the 2005 film of the same name starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. This will be Coel and Glover's first collaboration together. The two stars have already created their own successful shows, Coel…

ByKiara ManningJuly 12, 20220Comments

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Remembering the Life of South African Actress Busi Lurayi

Busi Lurayi was a popular South African actress best known for starring in daring and amusing TV roles. The Netflix star has long been seen on TV screens however it feels like she was only getting started based on how exciting her career had become. Not much is known about her private life. Busi was mostly known…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 11, 20220Comments

Movies Television

A Must-Watch – Viola Davis & Thuso Mbedu Are Warriors In The Woman King!!

The wait is finally over, Viola Davis is officially back with much-anticipated action in new production - The Woman King. Based on true events, the historical epic tells the story of General Nansica (Viola Davis), the leader of an all-female militia who defended the West African kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 7, 20220Comments

Entertainment Television

Wendy Williams is Bidding Farewell to Her TV Show & Launching a New Podcast!

Wendy is starting a new career! The American broadcaster and writer has announced her "retirement" from her popular long-running talk show "The Wendy Williams Show". The show came to an end earlier this month after broadcasting for 13 seasons. On Tuesday, June 28th, TMZ reported that the 57-year-old host will be producing and hosting her very…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 29, 20220Comments

Music Television

GET TO KNOW TEMS – BET’S 2022 BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

The 2022 BET Awards took place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, CA last night. Award-winning actress, writer, and producer Taraji P. Henson played host to the live event's elite guests and artists. A number of artists took the stage including Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lizzo, rapper Jack Harlow, Latto, Chance the Rapper, and many others. The eventful night was of course…

ByNamhla LebonaJune 27, 20220Comments

Television

“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Is the Coming-of-Age Romance of the Summer

Author and creator of the wildly popular book/film series To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Jenny Han, is back to make us swoon with yet another love story. Her book series The Summer I Turned Pretty was recently adapted into Amazon Prime's latest series, and has fans falling in love with everything from the…

ByKiara ManningJune 24, 20220Comments

Television

The Re-emergence of Black Television and Why Shows that Allow Us to Tell Diverse Stories Are So Important

In the early 80's through the early 2000's, black representation was rampant across numerous entertainment broadcasting networks. Raw and organic black living was portrayed to millions of Americans, regardless of race. No matter what you faced at work during the day, you were able to go home, cut on the TV, and get some good…