Get ready for an intense episode of “The Black Hamptons” with Season 2 Episode 8 titled “Keep the Black Hamptons Black,” airing at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, on BET. In this installment, tensions rise as Jesse takes charge of the town’s youth to protest against Eli’s new development plans, sparking a clash of ideals and values.
Meanwhile, Carolyn and Moses find themselves at odds in the boardroom, engaging in a fierce battle for control and influence. As they navigate the complexities of power dynamics, viewers will witness high-stakes negotiations and strategic maneuvering that could shape the future of the community.
Adding to the drama, Sydney confronts Anthony after catching him in a compromising position, leading to a confrontation that could have far-reaching consequences for their relationship and the tight-knit community.
With themes of activism, corporate intrigue, and personal drama, “Keep the Black Hamptons Black” promises to deliver an hour...
Meanwhile, Carolyn and Moses find themselves at odds in the boardroom, engaging in a fierce battle for control and influence. As they navigate the complexities of power dynamics, viewers will witness high-stakes negotiations and strategic maneuvering that could shape the future of the community.
Adding to the drama, Sydney confronts Anthony after catching him in a compromising position, leading to a confrontation that could have far-reaching consequences for their relationship and the tight-knit community.
With themes of activism, corporate intrigue, and personal drama, “Keep the Black Hamptons Black” promises to deliver an hour...
- 5/1/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a gripping new episode of “The Black Hamptons,” airing this Wednesday, May 1st, at 9:00 Pm on BET. In Season 2, Episode 7, titled “Gentrification,” the residents of the Black Hamptons face significant challenges as their community undergoes major changes.
Sgt. Lane, a beloved member of the neighborhood, finds himself in a dire situation when his home is unexpectedly taken away from him. The shocking turn of events sends ripples through the community, prompting them to come together in support of their friend.
Meanwhile, Eli’s relentless mission to gentrify the Black Hamptons only serves to strengthen the resolve of its residents. As tensions rise, the community unites to resist the forces threatening to change their way of life.
Additionally, Bobby takes bold action in his pursuit to win over Peter, setting the stage for potential drama and romance within the neighborhood.
Don’t miss the drama, intrigue, and...
Sgt. Lane, a beloved member of the neighborhood, finds himself in a dire situation when his home is unexpectedly taken away from him. The shocking turn of events sends ripples through the community, prompting them to come together in support of their friend.
Meanwhile, Eli’s relentless mission to gentrify the Black Hamptons only serves to strengthen the resolve of its residents. As tensions rise, the community unites to resist the forces threatening to change their way of life.
Additionally, Bobby takes bold action in his pursuit to win over Peter, setting the stage for potential drama and romance within the neighborhood.
Don’t miss the drama, intrigue, and...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Gear up for another intense episode of “The Black Hamptons” on BET, airing this Wednesday at 9:00 Pm. In Season 2 Episode 6, titled “Pay the Cost,” tensions rise as Christopher’s strategic maneuver in court pushes Moses to consider a riskier and more expensive route to securing his freedom. As the legal battle intensifies, viewers will be on the edge of their seats, eager to see how far Moses will go to fight for justice.
Meanwhile, Anthony receives unsettling news about his dealings with Alexander Cora, adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama. With its gripping storyline and dynamic characters, “The Black Hamptons” continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of power, ambition, and morality in the world of high-stakes law and politics.
Don’t miss out on the twists and turns in “Pay the Cost,” airing this Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET. It’s a must-watch for fans of drama and suspense!
Meanwhile, Anthony receives unsettling news about his dealings with Alexander Cora, adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama. With its gripping storyline and dynamic characters, “The Black Hamptons” continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of power, ambition, and morality in the world of high-stakes law and politics.
Don’t miss out on the twists and turns in “Pay the Cost,” airing this Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET. It’s a must-watch for fans of drama and suspense!
- 4/17/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for an intense episode of “The Black Hamptons” as Season 2 Episode 5, titled “Hot and Heavy,” hits the screens on BET this Wednesday at 9:00 Pm. In this gripping installment, tensions rise as Moses seeks allies in his quest for an early release from prison, while formidable adversaries conspire to ensure he remains incarcerated.
Meanwhile, Eli takes bold steps to infiltrate the inner workings of the Black Hamptons, setting the stage for potential conflicts and revelations that could shake the community to its core. As the stakes escalate, viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions and suspenseful twists that will keep them glued to their seats.
With its compelling storyline and dynamic characters, “The Black Hamptons” continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of power, ambition, and the complexities of urban life. Don’t miss out on the drama and intrigue unfolding in this latest episode, airing Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET.
Meanwhile, Eli takes bold steps to infiltrate the inner workings of the Black Hamptons, setting the stage for potential conflicts and revelations that could shake the community to its core. As the stakes escalate, viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions and suspenseful twists that will keep them glued to their seats.
With its compelling storyline and dynamic characters, “The Black Hamptons” continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of power, ambition, and the complexities of urban life. Don’t miss out on the drama and intrigue unfolding in this latest episode, airing Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET.
- 4/10/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for an evening of high-stakes drama on this week’s episode of “The Black Hamptons” titled “Summer Soiree,” airing Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET.
In this installment, Malcolm and Vanessa host a lavish post-nuptial summer soirée aboard their family yacht. However, what was supposed to be a joyous celebration quickly takes a sharp turn as secrets, lies, and simmering tensions come to the forefront.
As the night unfolds, viewers can expect a whirlwind of emotions as the characters navigate through a web of deceit and intrigue. From unexpected revelations to explosive confrontations, the summer soirée proves to be anything but serene for the affluent elite of the Hamptons.
With the picturesque backdrop of the Hamptons setting the stage, “The Black Hamptons” promises an evening of riveting television, filled with twists and turns that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Don’t miss “Summer Soiree” as the drama unfolds,...
In this installment, Malcolm and Vanessa host a lavish post-nuptial summer soirée aboard their family yacht. However, what was supposed to be a joyous celebration quickly takes a sharp turn as secrets, lies, and simmering tensions come to the forefront.
As the night unfolds, viewers can expect a whirlwind of emotions as the characters navigate through a web of deceit and intrigue. From unexpected revelations to explosive confrontations, the summer soirée proves to be anything but serene for the affluent elite of the Hamptons.
With the picturesque backdrop of the Hamptons setting the stage, “The Black Hamptons” promises an evening of riveting television, filled with twists and turns that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Don’t miss “Summer Soiree” as the drama unfolds,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Hey, folks! Are you ready for another thrilling episode of “The Black Hamptons”? Well, mark your calendars because Season 2 Episode 3, titled “Life’s a Beach,” is set to air on BET at 9:00 Pm this Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024.
In this gripping installment, tensions rise as Bobby makes a bold move to recruit Peter to his boxing promotional team. Meanwhile, Carolyn stumbles upon Eli’s controversial plan to gentrify the Black Hamptons, sparking a fierce debate about the future of their beloved community.
But that’s not all! Anthony finds himself grappling with a tough business decision that he must confide in Vanessa, adding even more drama to the mix.
Get ready for an evening filled with twists, turns, and intense drama as “The Black Hamptons” takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Tune in to BET at 9:00 Pm this Wednesday to catch all the action in “Life’s a Beach.
In this gripping installment, tensions rise as Bobby makes a bold move to recruit Peter to his boxing promotional team. Meanwhile, Carolyn stumbles upon Eli’s controversial plan to gentrify the Black Hamptons, sparking a fierce debate about the future of their beloved community.
But that’s not all! Anthony finds himself grappling with a tough business decision that he must confide in Vanessa, adding even more drama to the mix.
Get ready for an evening filled with twists, turns, and intense drama as “The Black Hamptons” takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Tune in to BET at 9:00 Pm this Wednesday to catch all the action in “Life’s a Beach.
- 3/27/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for another gripping episode of “The Black Hamptons” titled “Trouble in Paradise,” airing this Wednesday at 9:00 Pm on BET. In Season 2, Episode 2, viewers will be drawn deeper into the complex world of Sgt. Lane and the residents of the Black Hamptons.
As tensions rise, Sgt. Lane finds himself visited by Bobby “the Beast” Boyd and a top boxing promoter, setting the stage for potential conflicts and power struggles. Meanwhile, Sydney takes matters into her own hands as she confronts Vanessa, leading to a showdown of emotions and revelations.
Elsewhere, Anthony and Michael face a warning about the dangers of doing business with Alexander Cora, forcing them to reconsider their alliances and strategies in the cutthroat world of the Black Hamptons.
With twists, turns, and high-stakes drama, “Trouble in Paradise” promises to deliver an exhilarating viewing experience for fans of the series. Tune in this Wednesday at 9:...
As tensions rise, Sgt. Lane finds himself visited by Bobby “the Beast” Boyd and a top boxing promoter, setting the stage for potential conflicts and power struggles. Meanwhile, Sydney takes matters into her own hands as she confronts Vanessa, leading to a showdown of emotions and revelations.
Elsewhere, Anthony and Michael face a warning about the dangers of doing business with Alexander Cora, forcing them to reconsider their alliances and strategies in the cutthroat world of the Black Hamptons.
With twists, turns, and high-stakes drama, “Trouble in Paradise” promises to deliver an exhilarating viewing experience for fans of the series. Tune in this Wednesday at 9:...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Wicked City is returning for a third season. The supernatural drama, co-created by Kristin Iris Johnson and Serena M. Lee, has been renewed by the Allblk streaming service two months after the second season finale aired on December 7th.
Starring Vanessa Bell Calloway, Shaquita Smith, Gary Sturgis, Chantel Maurice, and Chanel Mack, the Wicked City series follows five urban witches who have pushed their powers to the limit.
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Starring Vanessa Bell Calloway, Shaquita Smith, Gary Sturgis, Chantel Maurice, and Chanel Mack, the Wicked City series follows five urban witches who have pushed their powers to the limit.
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- 2/17/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: The AMC Allblk supernatural drama Wicked City has been renewed for a third season with production set to begin in March.
From co-creators and co-writers Kristin Iris Johnson and Serena M. Lee, Wicked City follows five urban witches who push their supernatural powers to new heights after uncovering dark secrets and accidentally entering the world of the forbidden.
Season 2 was set three months after failing to stop a magical slaver named The Handler (Karon Joseph Riley) when the Atlanta coven found themselves broken and separated. Jordan (Shaquita Smith) – who runs The Mystic Haven – and Angela (Chantal Maurice) try and fail to find Sherise (Chanel Mack) who’s being held captive by The Handler. Mona (Mercedez McDowell) moved away, and Camille.
Unbeknownst to the coven, Tabitha (Vanessa Bell Calloway) and Caden (Malika Blessing) are trapped inside...
From co-creators and co-writers Kristin Iris Johnson and Serena M. Lee, Wicked City follows five urban witches who push their supernatural powers to new heights after uncovering dark secrets and accidentally entering the world of the forbidden.
Season 2 was set three months after failing to stop a magical slaver named The Handler (Karon Joseph Riley) when the Atlanta coven found themselves broken and separated. Jordan (Shaquita Smith) – who runs The Mystic Haven – and Angela (Chantal Maurice) try and fail to find Sherise (Chanel Mack) who’s being held captive by The Handler. Mona (Mercedez McDowell) moved away, and Camille.
Unbeknownst to the coven, Tabitha (Vanessa Bell Calloway) and Caden (Malika Blessing) are trapped inside...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “The New Look,” a new historical drama series starring Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior and Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel. Inspired by true events, the series from Todd A. Kessler chronicles the fashion designers and their contemporaries as they launched modern fashion, set against the World War II Nazi occupation of Paris.
The first three episodes will premiere on Feb. 14, followed by one episode dropping every Wednesday through April 3. Per the release, “The New Look” follows “the pivotal moment in the 20th century when the French city led the world back to life through its fashion icon Christian Dior. As Dior rises to prominence with his groundbreaking, iconic imprint of beauty and influence, Chanel’s reign as the world’s most famous fashion designer is put into jeopardy. The interwoven saga follows the surprising stories of Dior’s contemporaries and rivals from Chanel to Pierre Balmain,...
The first three episodes will premiere on Feb. 14, followed by one episode dropping every Wednesday through April 3. Per the release, “The New Look” follows “the pivotal moment in the 20th century when the French city led the world back to life through its fashion icon Christian Dior. As Dior rises to prominence with his groundbreaking, iconic imprint of beauty and influence, Chanel’s reign as the world’s most famous fashion designer is put into jeopardy. The interwoven saga follows the surprising stories of Dior’s contemporaries and rivals from Chanel to Pierre Balmain,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Caroline Brew, Valerie Wu and Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Where Vince Staples goes, chaos follows. The first poster for The Vince Staples Show, the Netflix series premiering Feb. 15, features the rapper with a gnarly black eye — and its trailer finds him dodging bullets, greedy family members, and jail time. Still, Staples isn’t even a little fazed by any of it.
“Anything interesting happen?” Andrea Ellsworth’s character asks Staples, who mentally recalls getting stomped out by a mascot, brawls at a cookout, and an impromptu hangout with Rick Ross — downing lemon pepper wings — before responding simply: “Not really.
“Anything interesting happen?” Andrea Ellsworth’s character asks Staples, who mentally recalls getting stomped out by a mascot, brawls at a cookout, and an impromptu hangout with Rick Ross — downing lemon pepper wings — before responding simply: “Not really.
- 1/17/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including the Palm Springs Film Awards and events for The Brothers Sun and Night Swim.
Night Swim premiere
Stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon joined producers Jason Blum and James Wan at the Los Angeles premiere of their Universal horror film on Wednesday.
Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, Bryce McGuire, Gavin Warren and Wyatt Russell James Wan and Jason Blum
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Killers of the Flower Moon, Past Lives, Christopher Nolan, Lily Gladstone, Charles Melton and Da’Vine Joy Randolph were among the honorees at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Wednesday.
Benny Safdie, Christopher Nolan, Dane DeHaan, David Krumholtz and Hoyte van Hoytema Samy Burch, Todd Haynes and Charles Melton
Killers of the Flower Moon luncheon
Martin Scorsese and Lily Gladstone attended a lunch event...
Night Swim premiere
Stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon joined producers Jason Blum and James Wan at the Los Angeles premiere of their Universal horror film on Wednesday.
Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, Bryce McGuire, Gavin Warren and Wyatt Russell James Wan and Jason Blum
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Killers of the Flower Moon, Past Lives, Christopher Nolan, Lily Gladstone, Charles Melton and Da’Vine Joy Randolph were among the honorees at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Wednesday.
Benny Safdie, Christopher Nolan, Dane DeHaan, David Krumholtz and Hoyte van Hoytema Samy Burch, Todd Haynes and Charles Melton
Killers of the Flower Moon luncheon
Martin Scorsese and Lily Gladstone attended a lunch event...
- 1/5/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Perhaps no single theatrical image sums up Broadway’s 2023 more effectively than Jessica Chastain’s Nora leaving her dreary, unfulfilled doll house life to exit directly into the unlimited possibilities of an honest-to-god New York City street.
Unless maybe it’s that huge tree that sprouts up smack dab in the middle of an abandoned Southern plantation home after the Appropriate cast has left the stage, a gut-punch reminder that the sins of a nation’s past don’t just wither away because we don’t want to see them.
Or maybe it was Leslie Odom Jr. delivering that eulogy-coda in Purlie Victorious, blessing his “Africanic brothers” — and the audience — with the words “Now may the Constitution of the United States go with you; the Declaration of Independence stand by you; the Bill of Rights protect you; and the State Commission Against Discrimination keep the eyes of the law upon you,...
Unless maybe it’s that huge tree that sprouts up smack dab in the middle of an abandoned Southern plantation home after the Appropriate cast has left the stage, a gut-punch reminder that the sins of a nation’s past don’t just wither away because we don’t want to see them.
Or maybe it was Leslie Odom Jr. delivering that eulogy-coda in Purlie Victorious, blessing his “Africanic brothers” — and the audience — with the words “Now may the Constitution of the United States go with you; the Declaration of Independence stand by you; the Bill of Rights protect you; and the State Commission Against Discrimination keep the eyes of the law upon you,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Carl Weber’s The Black Hamptons is returning. BET+ has ordered a second season of the drama. The four-episode first season debuted on the streaming service in late August 2022.
Starring Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, Karon Riley, Mike Merrill, Blac Chyna, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell, Franklin Ojeda Smith, Jordan Smith, Jennifer Freeman, and David Andrews, the series follows two prominent Black families living in Sag Harbor in Long Island.
Viewers will see several new faces join the series for season two -- Richard Lawson, Steven Williams, RonReaco Lee, Blue Kimble, Niki Taylor, and Thomas Calabro.
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Starring Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, Karon Riley, Mike Merrill, Blac Chyna, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell, Franklin Ojeda Smith, Jordan Smith, Jennifer Freeman, and David Andrews, the series follows two prominent Black families living in Sag Harbor in Long Island.
Viewers will see several new faces join the series for season two -- Richard Lawson, Steven Williams, RonReaco Lee, Blue Kimble, Niki Taylor, and Thomas Calabro.
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- 11/10/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Black Hamptons has a season 2 return date. The series based on the novel by The New York Times best-selling author Carl Weber will be back on BET+ Dec. 7.
The family drama set in Sag Harbor will welcome several new cast members including Richard Lawson, Steven Williams, RonReaco Lee, Blue Kimble, Niki Taylor, and Thomas Calabro, among others.
The Black Hamptons highlights the glitz and gloss of the Black elite while following the lives of the Brittons and the Johnsons and exposing the secrets of wealth and prestige. With a mix of legacy families, their friends, wannabes and thirsty developers, the drama in Sag Harbor is never too far behind. Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, KaRon Riley, Mike Merrill, Angela ‘Blac Chyna’ White, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell and Jennifer Freeman will all reprise their roles from season one.
Weber also serves as an executive...
The family drama set in Sag Harbor will welcome several new cast members including Richard Lawson, Steven Williams, RonReaco Lee, Blue Kimble, Niki Taylor, and Thomas Calabro, among others.
The Black Hamptons highlights the glitz and gloss of the Black elite while following the lives of the Brittons and the Johnsons and exposing the secrets of wealth and prestige. With a mix of legacy families, their friends, wannabes and thirsty developers, the drama in Sag Harbor is never too far behind. Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, KaRon Riley, Mike Merrill, Angela ‘Blac Chyna’ White, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell and Jennifer Freeman will all reprise their roles from season one.
Weber also serves as an executive...
- 11/9/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
"It's good to see you outta the house, Armen!" Paramount has revealed an official trailer for an animated musical comedy movie titled Under the Boardwalk. While this may seem like a DreamWorks Animation production, it's actually not. Produced by Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, and Big Kid Pictures, and animated by Dneg Animation. This animated musical comedy follows the hermit crabs who live under the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore. When Armen (a land crab townie) falls in love with Ramona (a sea crab tourist) tensions between their friends and families rise. But when a big storm casts the duo far from home, their love will lead them on an epic adventure which might unite the divided community. The impressive voice cast features Keke Palmer as Ramona, Michael Cera as Armen, with Bobby Cannavale, John Magaro, Jonathan Rudnitsky, Steven Van Zandt, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Ron Funches, Mario Cantone. It looks like...
- 10/25/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Allblk, the popular streaming service for Black television from AMC Networks, has unleashed the trailer for the sophomore season of supernatural drama, “Wicked City.”
The 8-episode series premieres Thursday, October 19, with new episodes dropping every Thursday exclusively on Allblk. Watch the trailer for Season 2 below, only here on Bd.
In season one, we followed a coven of Black witches who pushed their supernatural powers to new heights after uncovering dark secrets and accidentally entering the world of the forbidden. This season, three months after failing to stop a magical slaver named The Handler, the Atlanta coven find themselves broken and separated.
Jordan – who now runs The Mystic Haven – and Angela try and fail to find Sherise who’s being held captive by The Handler. Mona has moved away, and Camille is put in permanent hiding by her birth mother, Claudette. Unbeknownst to the coven, Tabitha and Caden are trapped inside...
The 8-episode series premieres Thursday, October 19, with new episodes dropping every Thursday exclusively on Allblk. Watch the trailer for Season 2 below, only here on Bd.
In season one, we followed a coven of Black witches who pushed their supernatural powers to new heights after uncovering dark secrets and accidentally entering the world of the forbidden. This season, three months after failing to stop a magical slaver named The Handler, the Atlanta coven find themselves broken and separated.
Jordan – who now runs The Mystic Haven – and Angela try and fail to find Sherise who’s being held captive by The Handler. Mona has moved away, and Camille is put in permanent hiding by her birth mother, Claudette. Unbeknownst to the coven, Tabitha and Caden are trapped inside...
- 10/4/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Long before Slave Play, decades before Ain’t No Mo, there was Purlie Victorious, the Ossie Davis comedy masterwork that, like those descendant plays, fused broad comedy, satirical minstrelsy, racial satire and still-relevant social commentary to create a play that is so encompassing in its views of history and legacy, so generous in its humanity and pinpoint sharp in its take on debts long owed and now demanded that Kenny Leon’s revival, opening tonight on Broadway, feels as current and bracing as a folding chair.
More about that folding chair later.
Starring a magnificent Leslie Odom, Jr., in the title role, and featuring equally fine performances by an enchanting Kara Young, Billy Eugene Jones, Vanessa Bell Calloway and more, Purlie Victorious – full title (and one of the few signifiers of its 1961-era creation): Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch – has been given an urgent – and,...
More about that folding chair later.
Starring a magnificent Leslie Odom, Jr., in the title role, and featuring equally fine performances by an enchanting Kara Young, Billy Eugene Jones, Vanessa Bell Calloway and more, Purlie Victorious – full title (and one of the few signifiers of its 1961-era creation): Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch – has been given an urgent – and,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
“Segregation is a ridiculous institution and it makes decent people do ridiculous things,” playwright, actor-director, and activist Ossie Davis told the New York Times on September 24, 1961, four days before his play Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch opened on Broadway, co-starring himself and his wife, Ruby Dee. “Maybe if they can be made to laugh at it they can see how absurd it is.”
Especially on a Great White Way where actors played predominantly to white audiences that had seen few comedies by Black playwrights, let alone satires on segregation, Purlie Victorious must have been a jolting event. Though the play, which ran for nearly eight months on Broadway, begat a film adaptation in 1963 (Gone Are the Days!) and the successful musical Purlie in 1970, Davis’s comedy about an aggrieved “self-made minister” righteously “disembezzling” a racist plantation owner has largely faded from popular memory.
Opening one day...
Especially on a Great White Way where actors played predominantly to white audiences that had seen few comedies by Black playwrights, let alone satires on segregation, Purlie Victorious must have been a jolting event. Though the play, which ran for nearly eight months on Broadway, begat a film adaptation in 1963 (Gone Are the Days!) and the successful musical Purlie in 1970, Davis’s comedy about an aggrieved “self-made minister” righteously “disembezzling” a racist plantation owner has largely faded from popular memory.
Opening one day...
- 9/28/2023
- by Dan Rubins
- Slant Magazine
Shaquita Smith, known for her breakout role in AllBlk’s supernatural drama series Wicked City, has signed with The Green Room for management.
Smith starred as Jordan Davis alongside Vanessa Bell Calloway, Taylor Polidore, Mercedez McDowell, Chantal Maurice and Chanel Mack, in Wicked City, directed by Dale S. Lewis and executive produced by Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and Donte Lee.
Smith also guest-starred in television series including New Amsterdam, NCIS: New Orleans, Hap & Leonard, Homicide Hunter and Survivor’s Remorse, among others.
She most recently was seen starring in BET+ rom-com, My Valentine Crush, directed by Christopher A. Nolen, alongside Travis Cure and Jeff Logan.
Smith continues to be repped by Amy Lord at Eris Talent Agency and Noonie Relations.
Smith starred as Jordan Davis alongside Vanessa Bell Calloway, Taylor Polidore, Mercedez McDowell, Chantal Maurice and Chanel Mack, in Wicked City, directed by Dale S. Lewis and executive produced by Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and Donte Lee.
Smith also guest-starred in television series including New Amsterdam, NCIS: New Orleans, Hap & Leonard, Homicide Hunter and Survivor’s Remorse, among others.
She most recently was seen starring in BET+ rom-com, My Valentine Crush, directed by Christopher A. Nolen, alongside Travis Cure and Jeff Logan.
Smith continues to be repped by Amy Lord at Eris Talent Agency and Noonie Relations.
- 9/8/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Broadway Revival Of ‘Purlie Victorious’ Starring Leslie Odom, Jr. Sets Preview Date, Additional Cast
The previously announced Broadway revival of the Ossie Davis comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch starring Leslie Odom, Jr. will begin previews on Thursday, September 7, at The Music Box Theatre, with an opening date to be announced.
The preview date was announced today, along with complete casting details. In addition to Odom, the revival will star Vanessa Bell Calloway, Billy Eugene Jones, Noah Pyzik, Noah Robbins, Jay O. Sanders, Heather Alicia Simms, Bill Timoney, and Kara Young. Kenny Leon directs.
The play marks Odom’s return to Broadway after winning the Tony for his performance as Aaron Burr in Hamilton.mThe creative team will feature scenic design by Derek McLane, costume design by Emilio Sosa, lighting design by Adam Honoré and sound design by Peter Fitzgerald.
Purlie Victorious tells the story of a Black preacher’s machinations to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church.
The preview date was announced today, along with complete casting details. In addition to Odom, the revival will star Vanessa Bell Calloway, Billy Eugene Jones, Noah Pyzik, Noah Robbins, Jay O. Sanders, Heather Alicia Simms, Bill Timoney, and Kara Young. Kenny Leon directs.
The play marks Odom’s return to Broadway after winning the Tony for his performance as Aaron Burr in Hamilton.mThe creative team will feature scenic design by Derek McLane, costume design by Emilio Sosa, lighting design by Adam Honoré and sound design by Peter Fitzgerald.
Purlie Victorious tells the story of a Black preacher’s machinations to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church.
- 6/15/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: BET Her has greenlit Black Girl, Erupted from director and star, Vanessa Bell Calloway (This Is Us), and executive producer, Tressa Azarel Smallwood of MegaMind Media. The project is the first feature film under the BET Her Presents: The Couch franchise.
Written by Tiffany Yancey, Black Girl, Erupted follows Reina (Khalilah Joi), a woman paying her dues at a law firm while facing microaggressions from co-workers and her boss Mr. Horowitz (Eric Roberts). Reina’s parents, Cassandra (Vanessa E. Williams), and Donald (Rodney Van Johnson), favor their younger daughter, Reilly, (Janeva Stoute), and consistently remind Reina not to be the “angry black woman” at the firm. The pressure to be perfect and uphold the family’s image wreaks havoc on Reina’s mental state.
B.J. Britt, Kareem Grimes, Brely Evans and Asia’h Epperson also star.
The film reunites Calloway with Smallwood, who has overseen the production of all the...
Written by Tiffany Yancey, Black Girl, Erupted follows Reina (Khalilah Joi), a woman paying her dues at a law firm while facing microaggressions from co-workers and her boss Mr. Horowitz (Eric Roberts). Reina’s parents, Cassandra (Vanessa E. Williams), and Donald (Rodney Van Johnson), favor their younger daughter, Reilly, (Janeva Stoute), and consistently remind Reina not to be the “angry black woman” at the firm. The pressure to be perfect and uphold the family’s image wreaks havoc on Reina’s mental state.
B.J. Britt, Kareem Grimes, Brely Evans and Asia’h Epperson also star.
The film reunites Calloway with Smallwood, who has overseen the production of all the...
- 4/4/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s Academy Awards weekend, that time of year when the film industry obsesses over who will win what, and why.
But there’s more going on than just the Oscars. The Independent has compiled a guide to the best cultural activities and events taking place over the next few days, for our weekly Arts Agenda. Critics and editors recommend a diverse range of options from the worlds of art, literature, film, music, stage and TV.
Arts editor Jessie Thompson heralds an exciting new project from feminist publisher Virago, and discusses the divisive Bake Off musical currently storming the West End. Features editor Adam White has good things to say about the new Scream film, which features Wednesday star Jenna Ortega. Chief art critic Mark Hudson urges everyone to go and check out the Cézanne exhibition while there’s still a chance, and features writer Annabel Nugent walks us through...
But there’s more going on than just the Oscars. The Independent has compiled a guide to the best cultural activities and events taking place over the next few days, for our weekly Arts Agenda. Critics and editors recommend a diverse range of options from the worlds of art, literature, film, music, stage and TV.
Arts editor Jessie Thompson heralds an exciting new project from feminist publisher Virago, and discusses the divisive Bake Off musical currently storming the West End. Features editor Adam White has good things to say about the new Scream film, which features Wednesday star Jenna Ortega. Chief art critic Mark Hudson urges everyone to go and check out the Cézanne exhibition while there’s still a chance, and features writer Annabel Nugent walks us through...
- 3/10/2023
- by Culture Staff
- The Independent - TV
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The end is near. Has the Queen Sugar TV show been cancelled or renewed for an eighth season on OWN? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Queen Sugar, season eight. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the OWN cable channel, the Queen Sugar TV show stars Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas Ashe, Tina Lifford, Omar J. Dorsey, and Bianca Lawson. Guest and recurring players include Glynn Turman, Tracie Thoms, Sharon Lawrence, Greg Vaughan, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Amirah Vann, Brian Michael, Kaci Walfall, Lamman Rucker, Reagan Gomez, Ann Nesby, Tanyell Waivers, McKinley Freeman, and Vivien Ngô. Based on the Natalie Baszile novel, the story...
The end is near. Has the Queen Sugar TV show been cancelled or renewed for an eighth season on OWN? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Queen Sugar, season eight. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the OWN cable channel, the Queen Sugar TV show stars Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas Ashe, Tina Lifford, Omar J. Dorsey, and Bianca Lawson. Guest and recurring players include Glynn Turman, Tracie Thoms, Sharon Lawrence, Greg Vaughan, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Amirah Vann, Brian Michael, Kaci Walfall, Lamman Rucker, Reagan Gomez, Ann Nesby, Tanyell Waivers, McKinley Freeman, and Vivien Ngô. Based on the Natalie Baszile novel, the story...
- 12/1/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Queen Sugar ends tonight on OWN, and series creator Ava DuVernay has discussed the series finale in an interview with Deadline. The show premiered in 2016 and wraps this evening after seven seasons with a special 90-minute episode.
Starring Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas Ashe, Tina Lifford, Omar J. Dorsey, and Bianca Lawson, the series is based on the novel by Natalie Baszile. The story follows the adult Bordelon siblings of Louisiana who try to save the family sugarcane farm after a tragedy. Guest and recurring players include Glynn Turman, Tracie Thoms, Sharon Lawrence, Greg Vaughan, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Amirah Vann, Brian Michael, Kaci Walfall, Lamman Rucker, Reagan Gomez, Ann Nesby, Tanyell Waivers, McKinley Freeman, and Vivien Ngô.
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Starring Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas Ashe, Tina Lifford, Omar J. Dorsey, and Bianca Lawson, the series is based on the novel by Natalie Baszile. The story follows the adult Bordelon siblings of Louisiana who try to save the family sugarcane farm after a tragedy. Guest and recurring players include Glynn Turman, Tracie Thoms, Sharon Lawrence, Greg Vaughan, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Amirah Vann, Brian Michael, Kaci Walfall, Lamman Rucker, Reagan Gomez, Ann Nesby, Tanyell Waivers, McKinley Freeman, and Vivien Ngô.
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- 11/29/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
We don't have to wonder if Queen Sugar will be cancelled this time around. OWN has already revealed that the series is ending and won't have an eighth year. Could viewership surge in the final year and inspire the cable channel to revive Queen Sugar? Stay tuned.
A family drama series, the Queen Sugar TV show stars Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas Ashe, Tina Lifford, Omar J. Dorsey, and Bianca Lawson. Guest and recurring players include Glynn Turman, Tracie Thoms, Sharon Lawrence, Greg Vaughan, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Amirah Vann, Brian Michael, Kaci Walfall, Lamman Rucker, Reagan Gomez, Ann Nesby, Tanyell Waivers, McKinley Freeman, and Vivien Ngô. Based on the Natalie Baszile novel, the story unfolds in the fictional Louisiana town of Saint Josephine. It chronicles the lives and loves of the Bordelon siblings who try to save the family sugarcane farm, after...
A family drama series, the Queen Sugar TV show stars Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas Ashe, Tina Lifford, Omar J. Dorsey, and Bianca Lawson. Guest and recurring players include Glynn Turman, Tracie Thoms, Sharon Lawrence, Greg Vaughan, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Amirah Vann, Brian Michael, Kaci Walfall, Lamman Rucker, Reagan Gomez, Ann Nesby, Tanyell Waivers, McKinley Freeman, and Vivien Ngô. Based on the Natalie Baszile novel, the story unfolds in the fictional Louisiana town of Saint Josephine. It chronicles the lives and loves of the Bordelon siblings who try to save the family sugarcane farm, after...
- 10/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It's the last chapter of the Bordelon family's story in the seventh season of the Queen Sugar TV show on OWN. As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Queen Sugar is cancelled or renewed for season eight. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the seventh season episodes of Queen Sugar here.
An OWN family drama series, the Queen Sugar TV show stars Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas Ashe, Tina Lifford, Omar J. Dorsey, and Bianca Lawson. Guest and recurring players include Glynn Turman, Tracie Thoms, Sharon Lawrence, Greg Vaughan, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Amirah Vann, Brian...
An OWN family drama series, the Queen Sugar TV show stars Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas Ashe, Tina Lifford, Omar J. Dorsey, and Bianca Lawson. Guest and recurring players include Glynn Turman, Tracie Thoms, Sharon Lawrence, Greg Vaughan, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Amirah Vann, Brian...
- 10/12/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Marlena Wesh appeared on The Bachelor Season 26. Pic credit: @marlenawesh/Instagram
Marlena Wesh wowed in her latest hairstyle.
Marlena was the former Olympian that debuted on The Bachelor Season 26 with lead Clayton Echard.
During the season, Marlena often succeeded during group date challenges, especially when strength and athleticism were involved.
While Clayton and Marlena didn’t work out, she made many friends and gained a larger social media following.
Marlena often uses her platform to educate about sisterlocks and show off all the gorgeous styles she can pull off.
Marlena’s recent hairdo paid homage to the classic film Coming to America starring Eddie Murphy.
Marlena Wesh is stunning in sisterlocks style
Marlena Wesh took to her Instagram to share gorgeous photos with her heightened hair.
In the first photo, Marlena stared down the camera with her hair in a half-down half high-up style.
Placing a ponytail on top of her head,...
Marlena Wesh wowed in her latest hairstyle.
Marlena was the former Olympian that debuted on The Bachelor Season 26 with lead Clayton Echard.
During the season, Marlena often succeeded during group date challenges, especially when strength and athleticism were involved.
While Clayton and Marlena didn’t work out, she made many friends and gained a larger social media following.
Marlena often uses her platform to educate about sisterlocks and show off all the gorgeous styles she can pull off.
Marlena’s recent hairdo paid homage to the classic film Coming to America starring Eddie Murphy.
Marlena Wesh is stunning in sisterlocks style
Marlena Wesh took to her Instagram to share gorgeous photos with her heightened hair.
In the first photo, Marlena stared down the camera with her hair in a half-down half high-up style.
Placing a ponytail on top of her head,...
- 9/21/2022
- by Tyler Shepherd
- Monsters and Critics
It’s nearly time for “Queen Sugar” fans to “take flight” one last time, as we prepare to say goodbye to the Bordelon family.
OWN has released the official trailer for the seventh and final season of the critically acclaimed drama, created by Ava DuVernay and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 6.
“If we do not honor our past, we dishonor our future. Listen,” says Rutina Wesley’s Nova, the eldest Bordelon sibling, as the clip begins, previewing the tense and tender scenes that will play out over the next 13 episodes.
The first look, set to Al Green’s “Love and Happiness,” tees up the latest developments in the lives of Bordelons: Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) and Darla (Bianca Lawson) have welcomed their second child, a daughter, and they continue to fight for their family’s future by exorcising their personal demons — namely, his deal with the...
OWN has released the official trailer for the seventh and final season of the critically acclaimed drama, created by Ava DuVernay and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 6.
“If we do not honor our past, we dishonor our future. Listen,” says Rutina Wesley’s Nova, the eldest Bordelon sibling, as the clip begins, previewing the tense and tender scenes that will play out over the next 13 episodes.
The first look, set to Al Green’s “Love and Happiness,” tees up the latest developments in the lives of Bordelons: Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) and Darla (Bianca Lawson) have welcomed their second child, a daughter, and they continue to fight for their family’s future by exorcising their personal demons — namely, his deal with the...
- 8/29/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Ava DuVernay will direct the series finale of “Queen Sugar,” OWN has announced.
DuVernay, created the drama series an executive produces, returns to the director’s chair of the show for the first time since Season 1, when she helmed the first two episodes. Since the first season, DuVernay has written for the series a handful of times, with her last credit being as one of four writers on the penultimate episode of Season 6, which aired last fall. Production for the final episode has already begun in New Orleans.
In addition, OWN also announced the rest of directors for the seventh and final season of the show. The series notably has exclusively featured female directors over the course of its run, with 39 of the 42 directors hire to helm episodes being first time scripted television directors. Showrunner Shaz Bennett will direct an episode this coming season, along with returning directors Kat Candler,...
DuVernay, created the drama series an executive produces, returns to the director’s chair of the show for the first time since Season 1, when she helmed the first two episodes. Since the first season, DuVernay has written for the series a handful of times, with her last credit being as one of four writers on the penultimate episode of Season 6, which aired last fall. Production for the final episode has already begun in New Orleans.
In addition, OWN also announced the rest of directors for the seventh and final season of the show. The series notably has exclusively featured female directors over the course of its run, with 39 of the 42 directors hire to helm episodes being first time scripted television directors. Showrunner Shaz Bennett will direct an episode this coming season, along with returning directors Kat Candler,...
- 7/11/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Queen Sugar creator and executive producer Ava DuVernay, who directed the pilot, will return to direct the series’ final episode. Production on the seventh and final season has begun in and around New Orleans.
DuVernay will wrap up seven seasons of an all-women directorial team for OWN’s award-winning drama series. In addition to DuVernay, season 7 directors include Kat Candler, Stacey Muhammad, showrunner Shaz Bennett, Patricia Cardoso, Aurora Guerrero and DeMane Davis.
When Queen Sugar first began production in 2016, DuVernay made a commitment to exclusively hire women as directors, and kept that promise through the entire series run. Over the course of its seven seasons, Queen Sugar has employed 42 women to direct episodes of the show, with 39 of those being first-time scripted television directors in the United States.
Guest stars for the final season include the return of Glynn Turman, the late father of the Bordelon siblings; Tracie Thoms, as...
DuVernay will wrap up seven seasons of an all-women directorial team for OWN’s award-winning drama series. In addition to DuVernay, season 7 directors include Kat Candler, Stacey Muhammad, showrunner Shaz Bennett, Patricia Cardoso, Aurora Guerrero and DeMane Davis.
When Queen Sugar first began production in 2016, DuVernay made a commitment to exclusively hire women as directors, and kept that promise through the entire series run. Over the course of its seven seasons, Queen Sugar has employed 42 women to direct episodes of the show, with 39 of those being first-time scripted television directors in the United States.
Guest stars for the final season include the return of Glynn Turman, the late father of the Bordelon siblings; Tracie Thoms, as...
- 7/11/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: AllBlk has greenlit the supernatural drama Wicked City from executive producers Tressa “Azarel” Smallwood and Donte Lee set to debut this winter.
The ensemble cast includes Vanessa Bell Calloway, Taylor Polidore, Shaquita Smith, Mercedez McDowell, Chantal Maurice, Chanel Mack, Rhonda Morman, Malika Blessing, Columbus Short, and Rolonda Rochelle.
While living their best life in Atlanta, four young, chic, modern-day witches, Jordan Davis (Smith), Mona De La Cruz (McDowell), Angela Harris (Maurice), and Sherise Baker (Mack) make the acquaintance of Camille (Polidore), a naturally powerful witch who is oblivious to her gift.
Reluctantly, Camille joins the women for a spell, but things take a menacing turn resulting in an accidental death. The witches quickly perform a forbidden resurrection spell, however, it is too late, as a dark sinister being is brought back from the other side. Now, between their complicated personal lives, unearthed secrets of the past, and attempting to defeat a powerful wraith,...
The ensemble cast includes Vanessa Bell Calloway, Taylor Polidore, Shaquita Smith, Mercedez McDowell, Chantal Maurice, Chanel Mack, Rhonda Morman, Malika Blessing, Columbus Short, and Rolonda Rochelle.
While living their best life in Atlanta, four young, chic, modern-day witches, Jordan Davis (Smith), Mona De La Cruz (McDowell), Angela Harris (Maurice), and Sherise Baker (Mack) make the acquaintance of Camille (Polidore), a naturally powerful witch who is oblivious to her gift.
Reluctantly, Camille joins the women for a spell, but things take a menacing turn resulting in an accidental death. The witches quickly perform a forbidden resurrection spell, however, it is too late, as a dark sinister being is brought back from the other side. Now, between their complicated personal lives, unearthed secrets of the past, and attempting to defeat a powerful wraith,...
- 6/8/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
BET+ announced its robust summer slate Wednesday, which includes the highly anticipated Martin reunion and new seasons of All the Queen’s Men, Family Business and The Ms. Pat Show.
Streaming Thursday, June 16, Martin: The Reunion is a 90-minute special hosted by comedian Affion Crockett that “takes fans back to the iconic Martin living room set and reunites the original cast — Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carly Anthony Payne II — for a once in a lifetime celebration” of the Fox sitcom, which ran for five seasons between 1992 and 1997. Per BET+, the retrospective will be complete with “musical performances...
Streaming Thursday, June 16, Martin: The Reunion is a 90-minute special hosted by comedian Affion Crockett that “takes fans back to the iconic Martin living room set and reunites the original cast — Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carly Anthony Payne II — for a once in a lifetime celebration” of the Fox sitcom, which ran for five seasons between 1992 and 1997. Per BET+, the retrospective will be complete with “musical performances...
- 5/25/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
BET+’s “Martin: The Reunion” has been given a premiere date: The special, which reunites the cast of the iconic 1990s Fox sitcom, will debut June 16 on the streamer.
That’s one of several summer premiere dates BET+ is set to announce on Wednesday, Variety has learned exclusively. According to BET+, the 90-minute reunion brings back original stars Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II to reminisce about the show’s five seasons.
The show even takes place on the iconic “Martin” living room set and is hosted by Affion Crockett. “The cast will look back on the show’s most hilarious moments, revisit the iconic characters Martin made famous and pay an emotional tribute to the late, great Tommy Ford,” the streamer said. “Complete with musical performances and drop-ins by celebrity super fans, ‘Martin: The Reunion’ brings back the wazzup wazzup wazzup passion fans have been waiting for.
That’s one of several summer premiere dates BET+ is set to announce on Wednesday, Variety has learned exclusively. According to BET+, the 90-minute reunion brings back original stars Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II to reminisce about the show’s five seasons.
The show even takes place on the iconic “Martin” living room set and is hosted by Affion Crockett. “The cast will look back on the show’s most hilarious moments, revisit the iconic characters Martin made famous and pay an emotional tribute to the late, great Tommy Ford,” the streamer said. “Complete with musical performances and drop-ins by celebrity super fans, ‘Martin: The Reunion’ brings back the wazzup wazzup wazzup passion fans have been waiting for.
- 5/25/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Network: Bounce TV
Episodes: 49 (hour)
Seasons: Six
TV show dates: March 6, 2016 -- May 22, 2022
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Christian Keyes, Keith Robinson, J. D. Williams, Clifton Powell, Jasmine Burke, Gloria Reuben, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Afemo Omilami, and Demetria McKinney.
TV show description:
This mystery soap opera revolves around the drama at the Greater Hope Baptist Church in Cypress, Georgia. The church began as a 10-member congregation when the Civil Rights Movement was at its height and being young, black and alone at night was a hazard of circumstance.
As times changed, the congregation grew and so did its influence in Cypress. When a violent murder rocks the community, the church that holds the secrets of the entire town is at risk of imploding -- as Detective Noah St. Charles...
Episodes: 49 (hour)
Seasons: Six
TV show dates: March 6, 2016 -- May 22, 2022
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Christian Keyes, Keith Robinson, J. D. Williams, Clifton Powell, Jasmine Burke, Gloria Reuben, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Afemo Omilami, and Demetria McKinney.
TV show description:
This mystery soap opera revolves around the drama at the Greater Hope Baptist Church in Cypress, Georgia. The church began as a 10-member congregation when the Civil Rights Movement was at its height and being young, black and alone at night was a hazard of circumstance.
As times changed, the congregation grew and so did its influence in Cypress. When a violent murder rocks the community, the church that holds the secrets of the entire town is at risk of imploding -- as Detective Noah St. Charles...
- 5/23/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
While “This Is Us” is a drama about multiple generations of a family, it also includes a mystery within its premise. In future scenes, it has been revealed that Rebecca (Mandy Moore) has been living in the home Kevin (Justin Hartley) built for her, as she gets older and her dementia gets worse. The family has seemingly gathered to say goodbye.
The flash-forwards, which take place about 10 to 15 years in the future judging by the age of Kevin’s twins, have filled in some blanks, while leaving other doors wide open.
One character that has appeared is Rebecca’s husband, Miguel (Jon Huertas), as it was revealed in a May episode that he died before she did.
Instead, Jack’s brother, Nicky (Griffin Dunne), is by her side. The show has confirmed that no, Nicky and Rebecca aren’t together, as he’s married to Edie (Vanessa Bell Calloway), who is also there.
The flash-forwards, which take place about 10 to 15 years in the future judging by the age of Kevin’s twins, have filled in some blanks, while leaving other doors wide open.
One character that has appeared is Rebecca’s husband, Miguel (Jon Huertas), as it was revealed in a May episode that he died before she did.
Instead, Jack’s brother, Nicky (Griffin Dunne), is by her side. The show has confirmed that no, Nicky and Rebecca aren’t together, as he’s married to Edie (Vanessa Bell Calloway), who is also there.
- 5/4/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: The story includes details about Episode 613 of This Is Us, “The Day of the Wedding”.
As it inches closer to the end of its run, This Is Us still throwing fans curveballs, which the series did again tonight with an episode whose main storyline took place on the day of Kate and Phillip’s wedding years into the future.
The episode featured heartbreak and triumph for Rebecca who often mistook Kevin for her late husband Jack but in the end pulled off a flawless performance at the wedding reception, Kevin’s ghastly impression of the priest from The Princess Bride in his speech which was originally teased last season, Randall’s thoughtful speech as newly minted US Senator and worrisome hand tremors for Miguel who himself has health issues while taking care of his Alzheimer’s-stricken wife.
But a Whodunit storyline involving Beth and Madison, which provided comic relief,...
As it inches closer to the end of its run, This Is Us still throwing fans curveballs, which the series did again tonight with an episode whose main storyline took place on the day of Kate and Phillip’s wedding years into the future.
The episode featured heartbreak and triumph for Rebecca who often mistook Kevin for her late husband Jack but in the end pulled off a flawless performance at the wedding reception, Kevin’s ghastly impression of the priest from The Princess Bride in his speech which was originally teased last season, Randall’s thoughtful speech as newly minted US Senator and worrisome hand tremors for Miguel who himself has health issues while taking care of his Alzheimer’s-stricken wife.
But a Whodunit storyline involving Beth and Madison, which provided comic relief,...
- 4/20/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Carl Weber is bringing another series to BET this summer -- The Black Hamptons. The cable channel announced that production on the new drama has begun and that it will star Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, Karon Riley, Mike Merrill, Blac Chyna, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell, Franklin Ojeda Smith, Jordan Smith, Jennifer Freeman, and David Andrews. Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons will follow two Black affluent families living in Sag Harbor on Long Island. A specific premiere date will be announced later.
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- 3/11/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
BET has set a new four-part original limited series, Carl Weber’s The Black Hamptons, from The New York Times best-selling author of the same name and the executive producers of the popular BET+ original drama, The Family Business.
The show is a new family drama set in the quaint town of Sag Harbor, known as “The Black Hamptons,” in Long Island, NY. From luxury communities to historic beachfront enclaves, the story will follow the brewing feud between the ‘Brittons’ and the ‘Johnsons,’ where the difference between old and new money is very apparent.
The cast includes Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, Karon Riley, Mike Merrill, Blac Chyna, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell, Franklin Ojeda Smith, Jordan Smith, Jennifer Freeman, and David Andrews. The series will make its BET debut in Summer 2022.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Tri Destined Studios and Urban Books Media...
The show is a new family drama set in the quaint town of Sag Harbor, known as “The Black Hamptons,” in Long Island, NY. From luxury communities to historic beachfront enclaves, the story will follow the brewing feud between the ‘Brittons’ and the ‘Johnsons,’ where the difference between old and new money is very apparent.
The cast includes Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, Karon Riley, Mike Merrill, Blac Chyna, Aaron Spears, Daya Vaidya, Cameo Sherrell, Franklin Ojeda Smith, Jordan Smith, Jennifer Freeman, and David Andrews. The series will make its BET debut in Summer 2022.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Tri Destined Studios and Urban Books Media...
- 3/10/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Will justice be served in the fifth season of the Saints & Sinners TV show on Bounce TV? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Saints & Sinners is cancelled or renewed for season six. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the fifth season episodes of Saints & Sinners here. Status Update Below.
A Bounce TV primetime soap opera, Saints & Sinners stars Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, Gregory Alan Williams, Tray Chaney, Keith Robinson, J.D. Williams, Jasmine Burke, Dawn Halfkenny, Karon Joseph Riley, and Christian Keyes. Set against the backdrop of the Greater Hope Baptist Church in Cypress, Georgia, a large southern church, the show centers around the pursuit of power, intertwined with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs and...
A Bounce TV primetime soap opera, Saints & Sinners stars Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, Gregory Alan Williams, Tray Chaney, Keith Robinson, J.D. Williams, Jasmine Burke, Dawn Halfkenny, Karon Joseph Riley, and Christian Keyes. Set against the backdrop of the Greater Hope Baptist Church in Cypress, Georgia, a large southern church, the show centers around the pursuit of power, intertwined with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs and...
- 2/3/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The power struggles in a certain Georgian church are nearly over. Bounce TV has renewed the Saints & Sinners TV series for a sixth and final season. The last episodes will begin airing on April 3rd.
A primetime soap opera, Saints & Sinners stars Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, Gregory Alan Williams, Tray Chaney, Keith Robinson, J.D. Williams, Jasmine Burke, Dawn Halfkenny, Karon Joseph Riley, and Christian Keyes. Set against the backdrop of the Greater Hope Baptist Church in Cypress, Georgia, a large southern church, the show centers around the pursuit of power, intertwined with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs and murder. Season five picked up following the events of the Saints & Sinners movie, Judgment Day. Read More…...
A primetime soap opera, Saints & Sinners stars Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, Gregory Alan Williams, Tray Chaney, Keith Robinson, J.D. Williams, Jasmine Burke, Dawn Halfkenny, Karon Joseph Riley, and Christian Keyes. Set against the backdrop of the Greater Hope Baptist Church in Cypress, Georgia, a large southern church, the show centers around the pursuit of power, intertwined with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs and murder. Season five picked up following the events of the Saints & Sinners movie, Judgment Day. Read More…...
- 2/3/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Peacock has shared the first look at its new upcoming comedy series “Killing It,” streaming this April.
Created by “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” producers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, “Killing It” stars Craig Robinson as Craig, a man who competes in a state-sponsored python hunt in his quest to achieve the American Dream. The series co-stars Stephanie Nogueras as Craig’s ex-wife Camille, Jet Miller as his pre-teen daughter Vanessa and Rell Battle as his younger brother Isaiah. Claudia O’Doherty, Scott Macarthur and Wyatt Walter round out the cast.
“We love all the ambitious, challenging, thematically-rich series that populate the current peak-tv landscape,” said Goor in a statement. “We also love jokes. So, we tried to make a show that could deliver both. We wanted ‘Killing It’ to explore America’s quasi-religious obsession with entrepreneurship and wealth, and we also wanted it to be funny. Really, really funny. Plus, we wanted it to have big snakes.
Created by “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” producers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, “Killing It” stars Craig Robinson as Craig, a man who competes in a state-sponsored python hunt in his quest to achieve the American Dream. The series co-stars Stephanie Nogueras as Craig’s ex-wife Camille, Jet Miller as his pre-teen daughter Vanessa and Rell Battle as his younger brother Isaiah. Claudia O’Doherty, Scott Macarthur and Wyatt Walter round out the cast.
“We love all the ambitious, challenging, thematically-rich series that populate the current peak-tv landscape,” said Goor in a statement. “We also love jokes. So, we tried to make a show that could deliver both. We wanted ‘Killing It’ to explore America’s quasi-religious obsession with entrepreneurship and wealth, and we also wanted it to be funny. Really, really funny. Plus, we wanted it to have big snakes.
- 2/2/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
Bounce has ordered a sixth and final season of the hit original drama series Saints & Sinners. The eight-episode final season will premiere with the first episode at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 3, with the remaining seven episodes airing weekly thereafter, the network said Wednesday.
Watch a trailer for a preview of Season 6 above.
“Saints & Sinners has been a breakthrough success, attracting a huge and loyal fanbase and taking them on a rollercoaster ride every season and was the No. 1 most-watched program on television, beating such shows as The $100,000 Pyramid on ABC, What Just Happened? (Fox), Instinct (CBS) and Big Little Lies (HBO), in the delivery of African Americans 18-49 and 25-54 Sunday night between 9-10 p.m.,” said David Hudson, head of original programming for Bounce and an executive producer of the series.
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Set against the backdrop of a large Southern church,...
Watch a trailer for a preview of Season 6 above.
“Saints & Sinners has been a breakthrough success, attracting a huge and loyal fanbase and taking them on a rollercoaster ride every season and was the No. 1 most-watched program on television, beating such shows as The $100,000 Pyramid on ABC, What Just Happened? (Fox), Instinct (CBS) and Big Little Lies (HBO), in the delivery of African Americans 18-49 and 25-54 Sunday night between 9-10 p.m.,” said David Hudson, head of original programming for Bounce and an executive producer of the series.
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2021-22 Season
Set against the backdrop of a large Southern church,...
- 2/2/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
This Is Us and FBI returned as the winners of primetime as the series’ latest episodes topped demo rating and viewers, respectively, on Tuesday night.
NBC’s This Is Us once again marked broadcast television’s highest-rated program per Nielsen fast affiliates, earning a 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demo and 4.87 million viewers. Slightly down from the previous week’s final-season premiere, the latest episode introduced Vanessa Bell Calloway as Edie, a new character.
Read more about how she entered the This Is Us scene here.
Leading into This Is Us on Tuesday was NBC’s freshman comedies American Auto and Grand Crew. Both were up from their premieres the previous week. NBC’s evening came to an end with New Amsterdam.
In the 8 p.m. hour FBI returned to earn the night’s highest viewership, just as it did the week prior. FBI was steady,...
NBC’s This Is Us once again marked broadcast television’s highest-rated program per Nielsen fast affiliates, earning a 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demo and 4.87 million viewers. Slightly down from the previous week’s final-season premiere, the latest episode introduced Vanessa Bell Calloway as Edie, a new character.
Read more about how she entered the This Is Us scene here.
Leading into This Is Us on Tuesday was NBC’s freshman comedies American Auto and Grand Crew. Both were up from their premieres the previous week. NBC’s evening came to an end with New Amsterdam.
In the 8 p.m. hour FBI returned to earn the night’s highest viewership, just as it did the week prior. FBI was steady,...
- 1/12/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
‘This Is Us’ Casts Vanessa Bell Calloway As Key Character; Behind Tonight’s Nicky Flashforward Twist
Spoiler Alert: The story includes details about NBC’s January 11 This Is Us episode, “Lovebirds.”
This Is Us resolved two flashforward mysteries tonight: who was in the white car pulling into Kevin’s driveway, and who Nicky is married to in the future.
The answer to both is Edie, a new character introduced at the end of Episode 2 of This Is Us‘ final season. She is played by veteran actress Vanessa Bell Calloway, probably best known for her roles in the Coming to America movie franchise and in Showtime’s Shameless. She will be recurring, appearing in a few episodes, This Is Us creator/executive producer Dan Fogelman confirmed to Deadline.
The episode, “Lovebirds,” juxtaposed two road trips: Nicky, joined by Rebecca and Miguel, drove to see his long-lost love, Sally, for whom he had been pining for decades. Meanwhile, Deja takes the bus to Boston to visit her boyfriend,...
This Is Us resolved two flashforward mysteries tonight: who was in the white car pulling into Kevin’s driveway, and who Nicky is married to in the future.
The answer to both is Edie, a new character introduced at the end of Episode 2 of This Is Us‘ final season. She is played by veteran actress Vanessa Bell Calloway, probably best known for her roles in the Coming to America movie franchise and in Showtime’s Shameless. She will be recurring, appearing in a few episodes, This Is Us creator/executive producer Dan Fogelman confirmed to Deadline.
The episode, “Lovebirds,” juxtaposed two road trips: Nicky, joined by Rebecca and Miguel, drove to see his long-lost love, Sally, for whom he had been pining for decades. Meanwhile, Deja takes the bus to Boston to visit her boyfriend,...
- 1/12/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
'Tis the season for holiday films, and A Holiday Chance is a great one!
We'll be cheesy about it and suggest you take a chance on this holiday-themed movie full of family, heart, soul, and even some sexiness. It's good vibes only with this one adding some flavor to the genre.
TV Fanatic caught up with the cast of the film via Zoom to get all the details, and if you want to get a headstart on your holiday movies or need something to dive into while preparing for or recovering from Turkey Day, then we recommend A Holiday Chance!
Black Lightning beauty and talent Nafessa Williams came up with this story as she teams up with producers Manny Halley, Rodney Turner II and Yolanda Halley, director Jamal Hill, and Faith Media Distribution as she dips her foot into the genre.
She also stars as Noel Chance, the Type-a, driven,...
We'll be cheesy about it and suggest you take a chance on this holiday-themed movie full of family, heart, soul, and even some sexiness. It's good vibes only with this one adding some flavor to the genre.
TV Fanatic caught up with the cast of the film via Zoom to get all the details, and if you want to get a headstart on your holiday movies or need something to dive into while preparing for or recovering from Turkey Day, then we recommend A Holiday Chance!
Black Lightning beauty and talent Nafessa Williams came up with this story as she teams up with producers Manny Halley, Rodney Turner II and Yolanda Halley, director Jamal Hill, and Faith Media Distribution as she dips her foot into the genre.
She also stars as Noel Chance, the Type-a, driven,...
- 11/24/2021
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Power Book III: Raising Kanan star Omar Epps and Stumptown‘s Michael Ealy are teaming for the Lionsgate and Command Films thriller The Devil You Know, Deadline has learned.
Written and directed by Charles Murray, The Devil You Know follows Marcus Cowans (Omar Epps), who after a lifetime of trouble, finally has the chance to turn things around with the love and support of his family. But when Marcus discovers that one of his three brothers (Will Catlett) might be involved in a home invasion, he finds himself not only at odds with his brothers, but also in the crosshairs of a cop (Michael Ealy) who is deeply involved with his last case before he retires. As Marcus tries to do right by his family, he finds himself spiraling back into the dark place his family helped him overcome.
Also starring in the pic are Glynn Turman, Vanessa Bell Calloway,...
Written and directed by Charles Murray, The Devil You Know follows Marcus Cowans (Omar Epps), who after a lifetime of trouble, finally has the chance to turn things around with the love and support of his family. But when Marcus discovers that one of his three brothers (Will Catlett) might be involved in a home invasion, he finds himself not only at odds with his brothers, but also in the crosshairs of a cop (Michael Ealy) who is deeply involved with his last case before he retires. As Marcus tries to do right by his family, he finds himself spiraling back into the dark place his family helped him overcome.
Also starring in the pic are Glynn Turman, Vanessa Bell Calloway,...
- 9/8/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised over $2.3 million, for blood cancer research at Friday’s Angel Ball Summer Gala, in Southampton, NY.
Flo Rida Performs at Angel Ball Summer Gala
Credit/Copyright: Dimitrios Kambouris
Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter hosted the event in memory of Gabrielle Rich Aouad, to benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, which funds the best and brightest early career scientists whose research focuses on finding less toxic treatments for patients with leukemia, lymphoma and other related blood cancers.
Jill Martin, host of Shop Today with Jill Martin and Lifestyle Contributor to the Today Show served as the emcee for the event, which honored Simone I. Smith, Designer & Co-Founder Simone I. Smith jewelry; and legendary model Maye Musk. Dinner chairs included Mary J. Blige and Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch along with Honorary Chair, Brock Pierce Foundation.
The evening...
Flo Rida Performs at Angel Ball Summer Gala
Credit/Copyright: Dimitrios Kambouris
Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter hosted the event in memory of Gabrielle Rich Aouad, to benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, which funds the best and brightest early career scientists whose research focuses on finding less toxic treatments for patients with leukemia, lymphoma and other related blood cancers.
Jill Martin, host of Shop Today with Jill Martin and Lifestyle Contributor to the Today Show served as the emcee for the event, which honored Simone I. Smith, Designer & Co-Founder Simone I. Smith jewelry; and legendary model Maye Musk. Dinner chairs included Mary J. Blige and Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch along with Honorary Chair, Brock Pierce Foundation.
The evening...
- 8/24/2021
- Look to the Stars
Exclusive: Brandi Denise has been cast as a new series regular for the second season of Games People Play, BET’s hour-long scripted drama series from executive producer Tracey Edmonds. Denise joins previously announced Karrueche Tran, Lauren London in a limited role, Sarunas J. Jackson, Karen Obilom, Parker McKenna Posey, Jackie Long, and Kendall Kyndall. Additionally, Cynthia Bailey, Nazanin Mandi, Ro Parrish, Hitman Holla, Leon and Calvin Seabrooks have been tapped for recurring roles in Season 2 joining returning cast Vanessa Bell Calloway, Vanessa Simmons, Shaun Robinson, Kevin Jackson, Barry Brewer, and Monti Washington who will reprise their recurring roles. Season 2 is set to premiere this fall on BET.
The second season picks up with Marques (Jackson) and Vanessa (London) learning the paternity of their new child as he struggles to find his footing on and off the court. Meanwhile, Nia’s (Obilom) investigation into a...
The second season picks up with Marques (Jackson) and Vanessa (London) learning the paternity of their new child as he struggles to find his footing on and off the court. Meanwhile, Nia’s (Obilom) investigation into a...
- 4/13/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Vulture Watch
Can Ella truly be considered innocent? Has the Saints & Sinners TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on Bounce TV? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Saints & Sinners, season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Bounce TV cable channel, Saints & Sinners stars Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, Gregory Alan Williams, Tray Chaney, Keith Robinson, J.D. Williams, Jasmine Burke, Dawn Halfkenny, Karon Joseph Riley, and Christian Keyes. Set against the backdrop of the Greater Hope Baptist Church in Cypress, Georgia, a large southern church, the show centers around the pursuit of power, intertwined with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs, and murder.
Can Ella truly be considered innocent? Has the Saints & Sinners TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on Bounce TV? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Saints & Sinners, season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Bounce TV cable channel, Saints & Sinners stars Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, Gregory Alan Williams, Tray Chaney, Keith Robinson, J.D. Williams, Jasmine Burke, Dawn Halfkenny, Karon Joseph Riley, and Christian Keyes. Set against the backdrop of the Greater Hope Baptist Church in Cypress, Georgia, a large southern church, the show centers around the pursuit of power, intertwined with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs, and murder.
- 4/12/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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