Colman Dot talks DOT + Donna Summer + James Baldwin with ‘UPFRONT’
Written by | Ray Cornelius
Check out this past weekend's edition of UPFRONT Inside Atlanta's Entertainment Industry. It features my one-on-one interview wit...
Octavia Spencer to star as Madam C.J. Walker in a new Netflix Series
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Congratulations goes out to Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer. She is teaming up with NBA star LeBron James to produce a limited...
Watch Trailer for ‘Second Act’ starring Jennifer Lopez (VIDEO)
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Check out the new trailer for Jennifer Lopez's new romantic comedy, Second Act.
In the film, Lopez portrays Maya, a 40-year-old...
Kendrick Lamar to star on TONIGHT’s episode of ‘Power’
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Don't forget to tune into tonight's new episode of POWER at 8 p.m. on Starz. It features a guest appearance by international rap s...
#UPFRONT featuring Mya, Joe Gransden and Billy Porter (AUDIO)
Written by | Ray Cornelius
This past weekend’s UPFRONT was so lit! Triple threat performer Mya stopped by to talk about her 20th anniversary in the entertainme...
Watch Official Season 3 Trailer for ‘Greenleaf’ (VIDEO)
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Check out the exciting new Season 3 trailer for OWN's mega-church drama---Greenleaf. It returns to prime time beginning next month...
Jennifer Hudson + Taylor Swift to star in a film version of ‘CATS’
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Grammy-winning performers Jennifer Hudson and Taylor Swift have been cast in the film adaptation of the classic Broadway musical, ...
Netflix releases the official poster for ‘Nappily Ever After’
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Netflix has released the official poster for the upcoming drama Nappily Every After starring Sanaa Lathan. It premieres globally ...
Is Sade working on a new album? (VIDEO)
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
ESSENCE is reporting that Grammy winning songstress---SADE---is currently working on new music for an upcoming album.
Stuart Ma...
UPDATE: Jamie Foxx added to ‘Just Mercy’ with Michael B. Jordan
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx is reportedly joining Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan in the upcoming drama, Just Mercy.
The...
#UPFRONT featuring Latrice Pace, the cast of ‘Snowfall,’ BLFF + Jamal Ahmad (AUDIO)
Written by | Ray Cornelius
This week's edition of UPFRONT features my red carpet interviews with the cast of John Singleton’s dramatic series, “Snowfall.” T...
Donald Glover, Issa Rae, Tiffany Haddish, Rupaul & more nominated for Emmys
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Congratulations are in order as a number of our favorite African American actors and entertainers picked up Emmy Nominations this we...
FX’s ‘POSE’ Renewed for a Second Season (VIDEO)
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
It looks like "The Kidz" will live to dance another day!
FX's groundbreaking series Pose has been renewed for a second season. ...
WATCH Niecy Nash receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (VIDEO)
Written by | Ray Cornelius
July 11 is officially "Niecy Nash Day" in Los Angeles. The CLAWS actress received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this aftern...