Netflix's "When They See Us" Screening & Reception

International Emmy Awards To Celebrate Filmmaker Ava DuVernay

The trailblazer will be celebrated for her groundbreaking work.
by NewsOne Staff
06.21.22
Novelist Toni Morrison Discusses Playwriting

Series Inspired By Toni Morrison’s ‘Sula’ In Development

A television series inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel Sula is in the works.
by Brandee Sanders
05.15.22
Finding Me: Viola Davis In Conversation With Tarana Burke

Cannes Film Festival To Honor Visionary Viola Davis

Actress Viola Davis will be celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival for her pivotal contributions to the arts.
by Brandee Sanders
05.14.22
2020 Breakthrough Prize - Red Carpet

LeVar Burton To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

LeVar Burton will receive the Children's & Family Emmy Awards’ lifetime achievement honor.
by NewsOne Staff
04.30.22
20th Annual AFI Awards - Cocktail Reception

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Inks Netflix Partnership

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II recently launched his own production company and inked a deal with Netflix.
by NewsOne Staff
12.05.21
HBO POV Speed Mentoring And Creator Mixer At Sundance 2019

Director & Writer Gina Atwater Inks Netflix Deal

Writer, producer and director Gina Atwater recently inked an overall deal with Netflix.
by NewsOne Staff
10.03.21
LA Premiere Of Lionsgate's "Angel Has Fallen" - Arrivals

Jada Pinkett Smith's New Series Documents African Queens

Jada Pinkett Smith is working on a docuseries that will celebrate the legacies of African queens.
by Brandee Sanders
10.04.21
"Power Book III: Raising Kanan" New York Premiere

#PowerMoves: Courtney Kemp Inks Lucrative Netflix Deal

‘Power’ creator Courtney Kemp recently inked a production deal with Netflix.
by Brandee Sanders
08.25.21
CBS This Morning

LeVar Burton Hosting 'Jeopardy!' Is Pure Black Joy

Burton finally took the stage Monday as guest host of the long-running quiz show, bringing the warmth and nostalgia millions…
by Anoa Changa
08.25.21
Politics - Malcolm X - BBC TV - "The Negro in America" - London - 1964

Ilyasah Shabazz Producing Series About Malcolm X’s Life

Malcolm X’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz is working on a television series about his coming of age journey.
by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
The Broad Museum Celebrates the Opening of Soul Of A Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983 Art Exhibition - Arrivals

Natasha Rothwell Inks Production Deal With ABC Signature

Actress, writer and producer Natasha Rothwell has inked a production deal with ABC Signature.
by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

‘Moonlight’ Filmmaker Barry Jenkins Inks Deal With HBO

Filmmaker Barry Jenkins has inked a production deal with HBO and HBO Max.
by Brandee Sanders
09.30.21
Today - Season 68

Tarana Burke Inks Production Deal With CBS Studios

#MeToo founder Tarana Burke has inked a production deal with CBS Studios.
by Brandee Sanders
09.30.21
2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Plan Proposed To Name Street After Cicely Tyson

A collective of community organizations are on a mission to memorialize Cicely Tyson’s life and legacy by renaming an East…
by Brandee Sanders
09.30.21
Premiere Of Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" - Arrivals

Issa Rae Expands Production Deal With WarnerMedia

Issa Rae has inked a multi-year production deal with WarnerMedia.
by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
Rendezvous With Ryan Coogler Photocall - The 71st Annual Cannes Film Festival

Ryan Coogler Inks Production Deal With Disney TV

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler has inked a production deal with Disney TV.
by NewsOne Staff
08.26.21
Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Annual Grants Banquet - Arrivals

Regina Hall Lands First-Look Production Deal With Showtime

Regina Hall has landed a production deal with Showtime.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Premiere Of Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" - Arrivals

Issa Rae Launches Multimedia Production Company

Issa Rae has launched a new production company.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
2020 13th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon - Red Carpet

Marsai Martin Creating Series About Influential Black Women

Marsai Martin is developing a new series about influential Black women.
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21
51st NAACP Image Awards - Arrivals

Tracee Ellis Ross Inks Deal With ABC Signature

Tracee Ellis Ross has inked a multi-year content production deal with ABC Signature.
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21