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Nelly & Ashanti’s Reality Series Renewed for Season 2 at Peacock

Peacock has officially renewed “Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together” for a second season, following the breakout success of its debut run starring music power couple Ashanti and Nelly. The unscripted docuseries, which premiered in June 2025, quickly became a major hit for the streaming platform, ranking as Peacock’s second-highest-reaching freshman unscripted series. According to reports, production on Season 2…

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Lionsgate Picks Up Marlon Wayans & Keke Palmer Romantic Comedy ‘Ride or Die’

In a major move for its comedy slate, Lionsgate has officially acquired Ride or Die, a romantic buddy action-comedy set to star Marlon Wayans and Keke Palmer. According to multiple reports, the film brings together Wayans and Palmer in a genre-blending story that combines romance, humor, and action—marking a fresh pairing of two of Hollywood’s most dynamic comedic talents….

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Jay-Z Set to Headline Roots Picnic 2026 in Philly

Hip-hop icon Jay-Z is officially set to headline this year’s Roots Picnic, delivering one of the festival’s most highly anticipated performances to date. Held annually in Philadelphia and curated by legendary hip-hop group The Roots, the festival continues to cement its reputation as a premier celebration of music, culture, and community. With Jay-Z leading the lineup, expectations are already…

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Veteran Actor Keith David Joins Jake Johnson in NBC Private Investigator Comedy Pilot

Legendary actor Keith David is set to bring his commanding presence to television once again. The Emmy-winning performer has joined Jake Johnson in a new untitled comedy pilot at NBC centered around a quirky private detective agency in Los Angeles. The single-camera workplace comedy comes from Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-creator Dan Goor and executive producer Luke Del Tredici, with…

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BET+ to Shut Down as Paramount Consolidates Streaming Platforms

In a major shakeup in the streaming industry, BET’s streaming service BET+ is officially being shut down, with its content set to move to Paramount+, according to multiple reports. The decision comes as parent company Paramount Skydance restructures its streaming strategy, consolidating its digital platforms under a single flagship service. The shutdown will take place in June 2026, when BET+ programming—including…

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Obamas’ Production Company Backs Broadway Revival of Proof

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are expanding their storytelling empire into the world of theater. The couple’s media company, Higher Ground Productions, has officially joined the producing team behind the upcoming Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize–winning play Proof. The project marks the company’s first major move into Broadway production…

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Comedian Kountry Wayne Brings the Laughs With New Amazon Prime Comedy Special ‘Nostalgia’

Comedian and social media sensation Kountry Wayne is stepping back onto the stand-up stage with a brand-new comedy special, Kountry Wayne: Nostalgia, set to premiere on March 23, 2026, on Prime Video. The one-hour special marks Wayne’s second stand-up special and his first with Amazon, following the success of his 2023 Netflix debut A Woman’s Prayer, which premiered at No. 1…

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R&B Legends Tony Terry and Christopher Williams Headlining New Stage Play

R&B icons Tony Terry and Christopher Williams are bringing their star power from the concert stage to the theater, as the two beloved vocalists have been announced as the leading men in an upcoming stage play. Known for their timeless voices and classic hits that helped define late ‘80s and early ‘90s R&B, Terry and Williams will take center…

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