'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Actor Dennis McDonald Is Ready for His Close-Up
Following a show-stealing upgrade in Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's buddy cop franchise, the rising actor is ready to level up
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How Malik K. Buie Made a Definitive Documentary on Mixtape DJs
'Tale of the Tape: How the Mixtape Revolutionized Hip-Hop' is more than a decade in the making
That One Time Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Gave Me 'Bad Boys' Training
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence hosted a risk-taking “On the Run Cadet Academy” activation ahead of their new flick
You're Gonna Wanna Take Your Kids to See 'The Garfield Movie'
Your favorite childhood fat cat is back!
Hip-Hop and Politics: Who's Pimping Who?
Jesse Washington did a political dance with the music industry for years. Now, the veteran journalist and author is tackling the ongoings on Capitol Hill with his first full-length documentary, 'Hip-Hop and the White House.' There’s nothing PC about his observations.
Colman Domingo Connects His 'Rustin' Performance to Black Trans Lives Matter
"If it's about Black Lives Matter—we have to do this together. We don't have the luxury to separate."
How ‘Freaky Tales’ Reimagines the Making of a Too $hort Classic
The film will open the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
How Jeymes Samuel Made a Black Biblical Classic
The visionary behind 'The Book of Clarence' speaks on clout chasing, unheard Jay-Z rhymes, and making Jesus Black
‘Maxine’s Baby’ Aims to Paint a Full Picture of Tyler Perry
Filmmakers Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz speak about capturing another side of the mogul in their new documentary
Screenwriter Bonsu Thompson Has a ‘Story’ to Tell
The legendary hip-hop journalist turned filmmaker talks the state of rap media, his podcast, and co-writing the indie darling ‘Story Ave’
How Justin Simien Woke Up Hollywood
The creator of ‘Dear White People’ and director of ‘Haunted Mansion’ opens up about his filmmaking journey
Don’t Be Scared to Spook Your Precious Young Children With Horror Films
In our family, scary movies are a rite of passage
Is Chris Rock Really the Best Person to Direct an MLK Biopic?
Here's why I have mixed feelings
The 7 Truly Scary Rooms You Won’t Find in 'Haunted Mansion', Ranked
Ghosts may scare kids, but adults are haunted by less spectral fears
Director Chris Robinson on Making a New LeBron and Trying to Battle LL Cool J
The man behind ‘Shooting Stars’ shares candid anecdotes about Nas, Snoop Dogg, and Bron Bron
‘They Cloned Tyrone’ Director Juel Taylor Wants You to Question Everything
How the budding filmmaker created this summer's trippiest big screen banger
John Boyega Has a Conspiracy Theory to Share
The star of ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ opens up about artificial intelligence, aliens, and Illuminati
How Charles D. King Plans to Color Correct Hollywood
The founder and CEO of MACRO is building a media company of the future dedicated to telling stories from people of color. We have 90 million reasons why he’ll succeed.
How to Raise a Literal Superhero, According to Miles Morales' Parents
Brian Tyree Henry and Luna Lauren Velez reflect on the parenting gems to be found in 'Across the Spider-Verse'
Reintroducing Shameik Moore, the $208 Million Man
‘Across the Spider-Verse’ is an instant classic. Now, the voice actor behind Miles Morales is taking his own leap of faith.
8 Rappers Who Would've Flopped Even Harder in 'White Men Can't Jump,' Ranked
Jack Harlow did his very best. These guys would've been worse.
Khris Davis Has Been Fighting His Whole Life
The star of ‘Big George Foreman’ speaks on finding himself, fraternities, and real-life beatdowns
The One Heartwarming Easter Egg in Snowfall's Twisted Finale
The series ends strong with a nod to its late creator, John Singleton. (No spoilers!)
Here's Everything We Know About Jonathan Majors and His Mysterious Weekend Altercation
The rising star either did or didn't do something that could get him in big trouble
The 10 Greatest Black Horror Films, Ranked
Mark H. Harris, co-author of 'The Black Guy Dies First,' handpicks his must-watch essentials
We Asked Idris Elba If He Thinks John Luther Is a Good Cop or a Bad Cop
Elba reprises his iconic character in ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’
'The Blackening' Trailer Pokes Fun at Horror Film Clichés
The spooky satire will hit theaters Juneteenth weekend. Watch the trailer here.
50 Years of Black Horror Characters Who Didn't See the End Credits
The vast history of Black horror cinema is paved with a who’s who of victims. Here are some of the most memorable casualties.
Don’t Dunk on the ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Remake Just Yet
The 30-second trailer for Jack Harlow’s acting debut shows this might not be a brick
Oscar Voters Are Back on Their B.S.
In a regression to #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy said “nope” to ‘Till,’ ‘The Woman King,’ and, wait for it: ‘Nope’