On the 7th day of Black History Month, we honor Garrett Augustus Morgan, an inventor, entrepreneur, and community leader whose work transformed public safety and saved countless lives. Garrett Morgan is most famous for inventing the three-position traffic signal, which introduced the critical “caution” (yellow) light—a groundbreaking step toward modern traffic control. He is also…
We honor George Crum (born George Speck), a chef and restaurateur of African American and Native American (Huron) descent, widely credited with popularizing the potato chip—a snack that became a global favorite. 🥔✨ Crum was born on July 15, 1824, in Saratoga County, New York, to Abraham Speck and Diana Tull, and had a sister,…
Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri has officially been canceled after four seasons in syndication. The series, which premiered in September 2022, will finish out its current season before signing off later this year. The announcement was confirmed by Debmar-Mercury, the Lionsgate-owned syndication company behind the show, marking the end of one of daytime television’s newer success…
Showtime’s acclaimed Chicago drama The Chi is entering its eighth — and final — season with a major cast shake-up that centers two familiar faces more prominently than ever. Jason Weaver and Hannaha Hall have officially been promoted to series regulars as production begins on the upcoming season, marking a milestone in both actors’ journeys…
Comedian Katt Williams is set to return to Netflix for his fourth stand-up special, Katt Williams: The Last Report, with a global premiere on February 10, 2026. The announcement marks another major milestone in the 54-year-old entertainer’s storied comedy career. The special, produced in partnership with Netflix, continues Williams’ long-running relationship with the streaming giant…
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is entering one of the most ambitious and wide-ranging phases of her career, with a growing slate of high-profile film and television projects in development across Apple Original Films, Peacock, and other major studios and streaming platforms. Through her production company HalleHolly, Berry continues to shape projects that place her at…
CBS is gearing up for a landmark daytime television event this June, bringing together fan-favorite characters from The Young and the Restless and Beyond the Gates in a sweeping six-episode crossover. The storyline centers on a high-profile political fundraiser in Fairmont Crest, promising drama, surprises, and major consequences for everyone involved. At the Television Critics…
Marvel Studios is fueling fresh speculation about the future of Black Panther after The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, IMDb, Heroic Hollywood, and ComicBookMovie.com all reported that Marvel has held meetings with actors, including Aaron Pierre, as it eyes a new take on the iconic Wakandan hero. According to these industry rumors, Marvel’s casting discussions are…
In a historic moment for Hollywood and the Oscars, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has set a new Academy Awards record by earning 16 nominations, the most ever for a single film in the history of the Academy Awards. The supernatural blues epic, which blends horror, music, and social commentary, topped the list announced Thursday for the…
They’re back together again — this time on Matlock. Actor Edwin Hodge, best known to TV audiences for his role as Special Agent Ray Cannon on FBI: Most Wanted, is set to return to CBS as a guest star in Season 2 of Matlock. The appearance marks a highly anticipated on-screen reunion with his real-life…
