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Black characters and stories are finally in the sci-fi and horror spotlight. It’s been a long time coming for fans

Science-fiction author N.K. Jemisin loved “The Jetsons” as a child, fantasizing about taking a flying car to school thanks to its space-age vision of the 21st century. But while watching reruns as an adult, she noticed that there was “nobody even slightly brown” and that “even the family android sounds white” in a show meant to envision the future.

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'The Crown' producers apologize to stars over pay controversy

The U.K. production company behind Netflix's "The Crown" has apologized to stars Claire Foy and Matt Smith for thrusting the pair into the middle of a pay equity debate after a producer revealed that Foy was paid less than Smith during the first two seasons of the show.

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Jim Parsons Buys Out Hidden Figures Screening in Houston This Sunday!

Houstonian Jim Parsons, star of The Big Bang Theory and currently featured in the film HIDDEN FIGURES, has joined his fellow HIDDEN FIGURES cast mates in buying out a screening of the movie and offering those tickets free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis to families in need.

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Liam Neeson: 'I'm not racist'

Liam Neeson appeared on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday in the wake of controversy over his saying he contemplated carrying out a racist revenge attack after someone close to him was raped.

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grandson at 713 Music Hall (10/3)

Platinum-selling alt-rocker grandson will be hitting the road in support of Bring Me The Horizon’s American tour. The tour will make a stop at 713 Music Hall on Monday, October 3rd.

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The Wachowski sisters are auctioning off 'Matrix' memorabilia and more to support trans youth

Lana and Lilly Wachowski, the filmmakers behind "The Matrix" series and "Cloud Atlas," are auctioning off nearly 200 props and film ephemera from their vast archives.

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TUTS: Dream Girls Deliver, Sparkle, and Shine for Houston

“Dreams Girls” opened at Houston’s Hobby Center with a cast of multitalented actors. Directed by Sheldon Epps in his last production at TUTS and choreographed by Jeffrey Polk, “Dream Girls,” the musical, is actually a favorite of Artistic Director Sheldon Epps and was brought to Houston’s audiences to bring diversity to our city's theatre scene.

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Four Reasons Why HIDDEN FIGURES Should Be #1 AGAIN!

HIDDEN FIGURES blew expectations with movie-goers making the film #1 opening weekend, beating ROGUE ONE at the box office and bringing in $22.8 million!

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Samuel L. Jackson is not here for Joe Rogan's n-word apology

Samuel L. Jackson doesn't seem to be buying host Joe Rogan's apology for his past use of the n-word on his podcast.

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George Takei, J.J. Abrams and more pay tribute to late 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols

George Takei and J.J. Abrams paid tribute to the late "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at the age of 89.

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Smithsonian African American Museum Honors Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther Costume in New Exhibit

“Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures,” opens on March 24, 2023, and features the late actor’s iconic gear. Black Panther counts as the first superhero of African descent to appear in mainstream American comics, and the film is the first major cinematic production on the character.

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‘Crossroads’ sequel? Director on whether Britney Spears will revisit role

“Crossroads” starring Britney Spears is returning to theaters in celebration of the release of her new memoir “The Woman in Me,” but is a sequel also coming?

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How Hillary Clinton's 'Murphy Brown' cameo came to be

Even before a single word of the script for CBS's "Murphy Brown" revival was written, Diane English and Candice Bergen had an idea for a big-name guest star.

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Trailer for the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winning Musical "Hamilton" the film of the Original Broadway Production Has Arrived

Disney+ to Premiere Film Globally July 3, 2020

Last night, as part of the 2020 ESPYs airing on ESPN and ESPN2, Disney+ debuted the trailer for “Hamilton,” the filmed version of the original Broadway production, ahead of its global premiere on the streaming service on July 3, 2020.

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'This Is America': The Childish Gambino video explained

Donald Glover had quite the weekend. The actor, who has been riding high these days with both his series "Atlanta" and his role as young Lando Calrissian in the forthcoming "Solo: A Star Wars Story," both hosted "Saturday Night Live" and was the musical guest as his rap/R&B alter ego, Childish Gambino.

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Donald Trump is no longer part of SAG-AFTRA

He didn't want to be fired, so he quit. Former President Donald Trump on Thursday submitted his resignation from SAG-AFTRA, the union representing roughly 160,000 professionals, from actors and musicians to media professionals.

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Issa Rae Developing Remake Of ‘Set It Off’ And Fans Are Not Having It

Sometimes it’s best not to mess with the cinematic classics, which is why we’re giving Issa Rae the side-eye for taking on a remake of “Set It Off” as her next project.

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New Documentary ‘Boss’ Explores Black Business in America

The story of American entrepreneurship has largely left out the African-American experience.

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'The Harder They Fall's' sweet tribute to Chadwick Boseman

"The Harder They Fall" has a scene which honors the late Chadwick Boseman.

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'Red Notice' is now Netflix's most watched movie of all time

Dwayne Johnson has reason to break out his Teremana and end 2021 with a toast.