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Mallori Johnson Stars Opposite Angourie Rice In Thriller ‘Steal Away,’ Hitting Theaters July 17
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Mallori Johnson Stars Opposite Angourie Rice In Thriller ‘Steal Away,’ Hitting Theaters July 17

Mallori Johnson is set to star opposite Angourie Rice in the upcoming psychological thriller ‘Steal Away,’ inspired by Karolyn Smardz Frost’s no...

By BlkScript · Jul 3, 2026
LaRoyce Hawkins Set To Exit Chicago PD In Season 14
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LaRoyce Hawkins Set To Exit Chicago PD In Season 14

After more than a decade on Chicago P.D., LaRoyce Hawkins is reportedly leaving the NBC police drama during its upcoming 14th season. Hawkins, who has...

By BlkScript · Jul 3, 2026
Druski Lead 2026 BET Awards To Biggest Ratings Since 2019
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Druski Lead 2026 BET Awards To Biggest Ratings Since 2019

Give him some praise, won’t he do it! BET officially announced that they’ve reached their biggest BET Awards rating since 2019 with Druski serving...

By BlkScript · Jul 3, 2026
Jamaican-Made Thriller ‘Stew Peas’ Sells Out Premiere, Earns Six Caribbean Film Award Nominations
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Jamaican-Made Thriller ‘Stew Peas’ Sells Out Premiere, Earns Six Caribbean Film Award Nominations

The Jamaican-made psychological thriller “Stew Peas” premiered to a sold-out audience at Carib 5 Cinemas on Saturday, June 27, before anno...

By BlkScript · Jul 3, 2026
Winners Announced For The 8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors
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Winners Announced For The 8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors

"Paradise," "Love Story" and "Abbott Elementary" Among Top Winners; New Awards for Best Reality Series and Best Podcast Debut This Year

By BlkScript · Jul 1, 2026
Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, And Corey Hawkins Featured In Final Trailer For Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
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Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, And Corey Hawkins Featured In Final Trailer For Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, and Corey Hawkins are featured in the final trailer for Christopher Nolan’s fantasy epic ‘The Odyssey,’ arriving in t...

By BlkScript · Jul 1, 2026
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? Sets September 2026 Premiere On Netflix
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Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? Sets September 2026 Premiere On Netflix

Tyler Perry is bringing his hit relationship drama franchise back with Why Did I Get Married Again?, which premieres exclusively on Netflix on Septemb...

By BlkScript · Jul 1, 2026
Boogievision Creative Studio’s ‘The Loyalty Test’ Turns A Viral Phenomenon Into A Deadly Thriller
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Boogievision Creative Studio’s ‘The Loyalty Test’ Turns A Viral Phenomenon Into A Deadly Thriller

Boogievision Creative Studio, the film and television company led by acclaimed writer, director, and producer Michael “Boogie” Pinckney alongside ...

By BlkScript · Jul 1, 2026
‘Nemesis’ Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix
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‘Nemesis’ Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix

Stiles and Wilder are back, cuh! ‘Nemesis’ has officially been renewed for a second season at Netflix. The crime drama stars Matthew Law as Isaiah...

By BlkScript · Jun 30, 2026
Award-Winning Short Film Don’t Be Desperate, Starring D. Woods, Streams Free On YouTube For A Limited Time Before Its Streaming Debut
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Award-Winning Short Film Don’t Be Desperate, Starring D. Woods, Streams Free On YouTube For A Limited Time Before Its Streaming Debut

The Independent Spirit Award winner and Micheaux Film Festival Outstanding Music nominee makes its streaming debut on OG Network, Kweli TV, and more.

By BlkScript · Jun 30, 2026
‘Michael’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Biopic Of All Time With $977 Million
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‘Michael’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Biopic Of All Time With $977 Million

Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Michael’ has officially become the highest-grossing biopic of all time with $977.4M at the global box office, surpassing Christ...

By BlkScript · Jun 29, 2026
DEECO Enterprises Set To Premiere ‘Yesterday Today Forever’ On Amazon Prime And Apple TV June 30
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DEECO Enterprises Set To Premiere ‘Yesterday Today Forever’ On Amazon Prime And Apple TV June 30

A Modern Hip Hop Gospel Film Celebrating Faith, Redemption, and the Unchanging Word of God

By BlkScript · Jun 29, 2026