Burnsville, Minn. — Legendary R&B singer Alexander O’Neal and his wife, Cynthia, were hospitalized early Friday morning after a fire broke out at their apartment building in Burnsville, Minnesota. According to KARE 11, the fire started in a third-floor unit at the Willoway Apartments around 1:30 a.m. A neighbor spotted the flames and immediately called…
Hollywood is once again donning the black suits and alien-fighting shades: Chris Bremner — best known for writing Bad Boys for Life — has been tapped to pen the next installment in the Men in Black franchise, sources confirm. The project is currently in the very early stages. While no director or full cast have…
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…
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 —…
Ryan Coogler, the filmmaker behind Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, has confirmed that he is actively working on a third Black Panther film. Speaking at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles event, Coogler responded to a question about his next move, saying, “We’re working on it hard … Yeah, it’s the next movie.” In a major development,…
The revival of the Scary Movie franchise is gaining momentum as Kim Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. officially join the cast of the upcoming Scary Movie 6, marking a multigenerational reunion for one of Hollywood’s most influential comedy families. The film, slated for release on June 12, 2026, already features a robust return of Wayans talent, with Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Keenen Ivory Wayans back as…
A new biopic and companion documentary chronicling the life and legacy of Grammy Award-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack are officially in the works. The projects, announced by Rock’n Robin Productions, the company founded by broadcast journalist Robin Roberts, will explore the extraordinary journey of one of music’s most celebrated and soulful voices. According to a statement from the Roberta…
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…
