Taraji P. Henson is snatching edges left and right in the new “Proud Mary” trailer. The “Empire” star plays Mary, a badass hit woman equipped with an arsenal of sickening wigs, precise aim, a fearless attitude and a taste for

The first season of Issa Rae’s “Insecure” instantly placed it high up on the list of must-see HBO comedies. Based on the opening glimpse of Season 2, “Insecure” is going to have as much fun as it can while stuck in traffic. The

Ava DuVernay has done it again. First, she whet our appetites with photos and videos during the filming of the movie on instagram; now the trailer released is enticing major excitement. The movie promises to be another magnificent masterpiece starring the

On what would’ve been Tupac Shakur’s 46th birthday, Lionsgate-Codeblack released the long-gestating biopic “All Eyez on Me” pulling an estimated $27.1 million in its debut weekend. Though only a third-place finish, it far surpassed analyst expectations of $17 million to $20 million, an

After only two seasons, WGN’ UNGERGROUND has been cancelled. It has been reported that WGN has changed direction with its programming and will no longer produced any scripted programming. Underground was not the only scripted show cancelled. The channel is

We have all heard the phrase “reading is fundamental” especially in school. Nevertheless, reading is not just for kids but it can be a fun, relaxing pastime for adults too.  However, if you’re anything like the typical 21st century adult,

The 48th NAACP Image Awards were handed out on Saturday, with This Is Us‘ Sterling K. Brown, People v. O.J. co-star Courtney B. Vance and OWN’s Queen Sugar among this year’s first-time recipients. The evening was perhaps most notable, however, for repeat winners. ABC’s black-ish nabbed

Atlanta’s literary enthusiasts packed the house at Cocktails and Conversations to engage in the first installment of the African Americans on the Move Bookclub’s (AAMBC) author talk series featuring Sheree Whitfield, Gocha Hawkins, and Dj Fadelf Jackson. The sold-out event

Let’s face it, most of us enjoy a soothingly smooth glass of Hennessy, whether on the rocks or in the form of a delectable sidecar. For over a century, Hennessy has boldly and deliberately embraced what was initially considered an

This new year might be starting off in a state of confusion and disarray, but one thing is for sure: the movie industry is finally waking up. Diversity has made a comeback in Hollywood, and the Academy stepped up its