Two Men Arrested in Killing of Fisk University Basketball Player Andre Bell
UPDATE: Five months after the tragic death of Fisk University basketball player Andre Bell, authorities have arrested two men accused of killing the 20-year-old student-athlete in what police say was a jealousy-fueled attack. According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, 19-year-old Brayden Carter and 18-year-old Damarion Coleman have been charged with first-degree murder in connection…
Quinta Brunson Signs Major Overall Deal With 20th Television, Departs Warner Bros. TV
Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actress Quinta Brunson is entering a new chapter in her career after signing a significant five-year overall deal with 20th Television, ending her relationship with Warner Bros. Television. The move marks a major win for Disney Television Studios as it secures one of television’s most sought-after creative talents. Brunson, best known as the…
Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media Signs Major Television Deal With Netflix
Acclaimed filmmaker and producer Ryan Coogler is expanding his partnership with Netflix through a new multi-year television overall deal between his production company, Proximity Media, and the streaming giant. According to reports, the agreement comes after the expiration of Proximity Media’s previous five-year television deal with Disney. Under the new arrangement, Proximity Media will develop and produce…
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Sequel in the Works as Jim Carrey Eyes Return to Whoville
Fans of the holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas may soon have a reason to celebrate. A sequel to the beloved 2000 live-action film is reportedly in development, with actor Jim Carrey in talks to reprise his iconic role as the Grinch more than two decades after the original movie became a Christmas favorite. According to multiple reports,…
Rapper Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Louisiana Rape Case
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a third-degree rape charge stemming from a 2022 case in Louisiana. The 55-year-old artist, whose real name is Michael Tyler, appeared in court Tuesday for sentencing after reaching a plea agreement earlier this year. The agreement reduced the…
Loose Ends Singer Jane Eugene Released From ICE Custody, Returns Home and Back to the Stage
Fans of legendary British R&B group Loose Ends are celebrating after lead singer and songwriter Jane Eugene was released from ICE custody and has returned home to Los Angeles. The news was shared by fellow Loose Ends member Steve Nichol, who posted an enthusiastic update on Facebook: “SHE IS OUT!!” “Well!! Here’s some fantastic news!!…
Fred Alexander Jr., Longtime Lakeside Drummer and Architect of ‘Fantastic Voyage,’ Passes Away
The funk and R&B community is mourning the loss of longtime Lakeside drummer and administrator Fred Alexander Jr., who passed away after nearly five decades with the legendary Dayton, Ohio-based band. The news of his death was announced on June 15, leaving fans and fellow musicians reflecting on his immense contributions to one of funk music’s…
Michaela Coel Set to Reimagine ‘Bloodsport’ for A24
Award-winning writer, actress, and filmmaker Michaela Coel is stepping into the world of martial arts action. The acclaimed creator of I May Destroy You has signed on to write and direct a reimagining of the 1988 cult classic Bloodsport for A24. The original Bloodsport, directed by Newt Arnold, starred Jean-Claude Van Damme as Frank Dux, a U.S. Army soldier who enters the underground martial…
Disney and Higher Ground Team Up for New Animated Fantasy Series ‘Journey’
Disney Branded Television and Higher Ground, the production company founded by former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, are joining forces on a new animated fantasy series titled Journey. The upcoming series, which is currently in development, is based on the acclaimed novel Journey to Jo’burg by South African author Beverley Naidoo. The animated adaptation will introduce a new…
Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Against Sean “Diddy” Combs Dismissed by Federal Judge
Singer and former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard has suffered a legal setback in her lawsuit against music mogul Sean Combs, after a federal judge dismissed the majority of her claims against him. According to court documents released Monday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that most of Richard’s allegations—including claims of emotional abuse, physical abuse,…
