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The 2024 Emmy nominations, recognizing the very best of primetime television, have been announced. Favorites for this year’s nominations again include The Bear as well as Shōgun (FX), The Crown (Netflix), Fallout (Prime Video) and Baby Reindeer (Netflix). Read below for the list of nominees. Outstanding Television Movie Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie (Peacock) Quiz Lady (Hulu) Red, White & Royal Blue (Prime Video) Scoop (Netflix) […]
Jodie Turner-Smith has joined the cast of the upcoming espionage series “The Agency” at Paramount+ with Showtime. The series, based on the French show “Le Bureau des Legendes,” will also feature Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, and Richard Gere. Turner-Smith will play Sami Zahir, a social anthropology professor with a past connection to Fassbender’s character, Martian, […]
Amazon Prime Video has greenlit “The Greatest,” the first authorized scripted series about Muhammad Ali’s life, with Jaalen Best starring as Ali. Ben Watkins, known for creating Amazon’s “Alex Cross” series, will be the showrunner. The series, produced in collaboration with Ali’s estate and featuring his widow Lonnie Ali as an executive producer, will highlight […]
Rosario Dawson, who stars as the titular Jedi in the Disney+ series “Ahsoka,” deeply connects with her character. Recently, Dawson encountered a fan at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C., where she embraced the role’s spiritual resonance by saying, “May the Force be with you.” Dawson emphasizes the responsibility of upholding the “Star Wars” legacy, […]
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the trailer for Tyler Perry’s upcoming thriller “Divorce in the Black,” starring Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict. The film will premiere globally on Prime Video on July 11. The story follows Ava, a young bank professional, who is heartbroken when her husband Dallas leaves their marriage. Determined to save their […]
In celebration of Black Music Month, Chaka Khan performed on NPR’s “Tiny Desk” show, delivering a soulful and energetic 30-minute set. At 71, the legendary singer captivated the audience with her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. She opened the performance with “Tell Me Something Good” and continued with hits like “What Cha’ Gonna Do […]
Kendrick Lamar’s Los Angeles concert, “The Pop Out — Ken and Friends,” will be livestreamed by Amazon Music’s Rotation. The show, taking place on Juneteenth at the Kia Forum, sold out instantly, with tickets reselling for $350 to $1,500 each. The livestream will begin at 4 p.m. PT on Prime Video and Amazon Music’s Twitch […]
The New York state Legislature has passed a bill aimed at protecting children from addictive social media feeds by allowing parents to block algorithm-suggested posts. Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to sign the bill into law. The legislation, which addresses concerns about social media’s impact on children’s mental health, would prevent platforms from showing suggested […]
Netflix and Ava DuVernay have settled a defamation lawsuit with former NYC prosecutor Linda Fairstein regarding her portrayal in the mini-series “When They See Us.” The series dramatizes the wrongful conviction of the Central Park Five. As part of the settlement, Netflix will move a disclaimer about the dramatization to the beginning of each episode. […]
At the Sesame Workshop Gala in New York City, Oprah Winfrey honored Shonda Rhimes with the Joan Ganz Cooney Award for her outstanding contributions to television and storytelling. Rhimes, celebrated for her influential series such as “Bridgerton,” emphasized the importance of diverse narratives that reflect the world rather than just its gatekeepers. She highlighted how […]