The Rookie Universe Expands! The Rookie franchise is officially growing. ABC has given the green light to the pilot for The Rookie: North, with Emmy-nominated actor Jay Ellis set to headline the potential new series. Ellis, known for his NAACP Image Award–winning performance as Lawrence Walker on HBO’s Insecure, continues to rise across television and film as he steps…
A groundbreaking honor at the 11th Asian World Film Festival has cemented Michael Jai White’s legacy as one of Hollywood’s most influential martial artists. Historic Recognition Michael Jai White has officially made history as the first non-Asian recipient of the Bruce Lee Award, presented by the Bruce Lee Foundation during the 2025 Asian World Film…
CHICAGO — The Midwest fight community is mourning the sudden death of Isaac T. Johnson, a 31-year-old MMA and Thai-boxing athlete who collapsed during a bout Friday night in Cicero, Illinois. He later died at the hospital, prompting investigations from local authorities and state regulators. Collapsed in Final Round Johnson was competing in the Matador…
November 2025 — The music world is mourning the loss of one of its most influential voices. Jimmy Cliff, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and one of the last surviving pioneers who carried Jamaican reggae to the global stage, has died at 81. Death Announced by Family Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed his passing in…
She is back — and so is the healing. OWN has officially announced that beloved spiritual life coach, bestselling author, and cultural truth-teller Iyanla Vanzant is returning to the network with an all-new series, Iyanla: The Inside Fix, premiering Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8 PM ET/PT. The series marks a powerful comeback for Vanzant,…
Broadway is getting a major dose of star power this season as gospel legend Yolanda Adams and Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo join the cast of the hit musical Hell’s Kitchen, inspired by Alicia Keys’ life and music. The production—already a fan favorite at the Shubert Theatre—will welcome both artists in major roles as the show…
The wait is finally over — Idris Elba is returning as disgraced detective John Luther in a brand-new Netflix sequel. The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news, confirming that production is officially moving forward and filming is expected to begin in early 2026. Elba — represented by WME, The Artists Partnership and Johnson Shapiro —…
The legacy of the late actor Chadwick Boseman will be immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce prepares to honor him with a posthumous star on November 20, 2025. Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, will accept the honor on his behalf during a ceremony scheduled for 2:30 p.m. PT at…
A new documentary spotlighting the extraordinary life and career of 13-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds is officially in the works. Backed by HarbourView Equity Partners, the upcoming film will be directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Chris Moukarbel (Gaga: Five Foot Two, Cypher) and produced by Kenya Barris (black-ish, grown-ish). According to…
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Floyd Roger Myers Jr., a former child actor best known for his memorable roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Jacksons: An American Dream. He passed away early Wednesday morning at his home in Maryland from a heart attack. He was 42…
