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Paramount+ Renews ‘Divorced Sistas,’ ‘Family Business,’ and Two Other Former BET+ Series

Jamaire LewisAugust 30, 2026September 3, 202604 mins

Fans of several popular Black-led television dramas have reason to celebrate. Paramount+ has renewed four former BET+ series, bringing new seasons of Tyler Perry’s “Divorced Sistas” and “Zatima,” along with Carl Weber’s “The Family Business” and “The Black Hamptons,” to the streaming platform. The renewals mark a new chapter for the four shows after their move away from BET+. According to Deadline, Paramount+…

Tommy Davidson and Tichina Arnold Team Up for New Family Comedy ‘Search Party: Where’s Paw Paw?’

Jamaire LewisAugust 30, 2026September 3, 202605 mins

Comedy favorites Tommy Davidson and Tichina Arnold are teaming up for a brand-new feature film that promises plenty of laughs, heart and family chaos. Davidson and Arnold have been announced as the leads of the upcoming family comedy “Search Party: Where’s Paw Paw?”, which recently wrapped production in Los Angeles. The film is expected to hit theaters this fall. The…

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean Set to Reunite at Hollywood Bowl for 30th Anniversary Celebration of The Score

Jamaire LewisAugust 30, 2026September 3, 202604 mins

Hip-hop and R&B fans are in for a special reunion this fall as music icons Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean prepare to share the stage at the Hollywood Bowl. The former Fugees bandmates are set to perform together on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the group’s groundbreaking album, The Score. The…

Gladys Knight Announces She Is Cutting Back on Performances Amid Health Concerns

Jamaire LewisAugust 30, 2026September 3, 202605 mins

Legendary singer Gladys Knight is easing back from her demanding touring schedule as she enters what she describes as a new chapter in her life and career. The 82-year-old “Empress of Soul” announced the decision on Instagram, telling fans that after considerable reflection, she has decided to perform fewer shows while focusing more on her personal life…

Lauren London Cast as Snoop Dogg’s Mother in Upcoming Biopic ‘Snoop’

Jamaire LewisAugust 26, 2026September 3, 202604 mins

Lauren London is stepping into one of the most meaningful roles of her career, joining the cast of Universal Pictures’ upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, Snoop. According to Deadline, London has been cast as Beverly Tate, the late mother of legendary rapper Snoop Dogg. Tate played an important role in her son’s life and was the woman who gave him…

Shonda Rhimes Renews Overall Deal With Netflix for Another Five Years

Jamaire LewisAugust 26, 2026September 3, 202604 mins

Shonda Rhimes is staying at Netflix. The award-winning writer, producer and creator behind some of television’s biggest hits has renewed her overall deal with Netflix for another five years, extending a partnership that first began in 2017. Rhimes’ production company, Shondaland, and her longtime producing partner Betsy Beers will continue working exclusively with the streaming giant….

Algee Smith Cast as Warren G in Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic

Jamaire LewisAugust 26, 2026September 3, 202604 mins

Algee Smith is stepping into the world of West Coast hip-hop history. The actor has been cast as legendary rapper and producer Warren G in Snoop, Universal Pictures’ upcoming biopic about the life and career of rap icon Snoop Dogg. The casting was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Smith is no stranger to portraying real-life music figures. He gained…

DMX Estate Battles Longtime Friend Over Unreleased Music From Decades-Old Tapes

Jamaire LewisAugust 26, 2026August 26, 202605 mins

The estate of late rap legend DMX is facing another legal dispute—this time involving longtime friend and collaborator DJ Superior and a collection of unreleased recordings made during the rapper’s earliest years. According to Billboard, the estate and Superior are at odds over who has the rights to songs contained on decades-old tapes featuring DMX, whose real name was Earl Simmons….

Coco Jones Set to Lead ‘Hilary’ Spinoff in Development at Peacock

Treecy RevisAugust 25, 2026September 3, 202605 mins

Coco Jones may be stepping out of the Banks mansion and into a new chapter as Hilary Banks. Months after Bel-Air wrapped its four-season run, Peacock is developing Hilary, a potential spinoff centered on Jones’ fan-favorite character from the hit series. According to Deadline, the project is still in development and has not yet received a series order. In…

LL COOL J, SWV, LIL’ KIM, METHOD MAN & REDMAN & More Set for Thanksgiving Edition of Rock the Bells

Treecy RevisAugust 19, 2026September 3, 202604 mins

Hip-hop legends are coming together for a celebration that promises to bring generations of music fans under one roof! LL Cool J is bringing the Rock the Bells Festival back to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, for a special “Home for the Holidays” Thanksgiving weekend celebration on Nov. 29. The star-studded lineup includes…