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iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s The Black Effect Podcast Network on Tuesday announced the launch of entertainment executive Amber Grimes’ new podcast, “If You Knew Better.” The series will focus on growth, reinvention, setbacks, and strategies tied to personal and professional success. The show joins The Black Effect, a platform centered on amplifying Black voices…
Danielle Deadwyler is set to lead Hulu’s pilot for a reboot of The X-Files, marking her latest move into a high-profile television role. Deadwyler will play one of two FBI agents assigned to a reopened division focused on unexplained phenomena. The second lead has not been cast. The official logline states: “Two highly decorated but…
The Tea With Teash Podcast will present “Networking & Cocktails Hour for Small Business Owners” on March 7, 2026, at VUE Lounge in Kansas City, Missouri. The event is scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at VUE Lounge, 2018 Main St., Suite 101, Kansas City, MO 64108. Organizers said the gathering is designed to…
The 57th NAACP Image Awards honored achievement in film, television, music, and more on Feb. 28, with Sinners, Abbott Elementary, and standout individual winners taking top honors at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The annual celebration by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People highlighted achievements by people of color in entertainment and public…
HONEY CHILE Entertainment has acquired the film and television rights to Kristina Forest’s “The Greene Sisters” trilogy from Penguin Random House, setting the stage for a new romantic film franchise centered on Black sisterhood and modern love. The deal includes The Neighbor Favor, The Partner Plot, and The Love Lyric, three novels that follow accomplished…
A prominent pro-Trump presence on X that drew a large audience as an independent supporter has been linked to a White House employee, according to a WIRED article. The account, known as Johnny MAGA, grew to hundreds of thousands of followers while presenting itself as a grassroots participant in the MAGA media sphere. It frequently…
Recent reporting has raised questions about whether a portion of online engagement surrounding Nicki Minaj was amplified by inauthentic accounts, according to analyses cited by Rolling Stone and POLITICO. The scrutiny stems from research conducted by Cyabra, a firm that tracks coordinated activity on social media platforms. The company reviewed engagement tied to Minaj’s posts…
Aldis Hodge appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Monday, Feb. 23, to discuss Season 2 of “Cross” and taking on the role of Alex Cross, the detective created by James Patterson. Hodge said playing Cross carries responsibility. The character has led a long-running book series and past film versions. He said he worked to…