The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Ironheart” is currently ranked as the No. 1 most streamed show on Disney+. The series follows Dominique Thorne’s Riri Williams, an MIT student, after the events

Kicking off a week of new and sincere, uplifting, unscripted episodes, the second season of “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert” returns. The show follows Chabert as she surprises deserving kids, familie...

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During the Fourth of July weekend, women nationwide assembled their closest friends and family members to travel to New Orleans for the annual ESSENCE Festival of Cultural.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Ironheart” is currently ranked as the No. 1 most streamed show on Disney+. The series follows Dominique Thorne’s Riri Williams, an MIT student, after the events

Coming from the “Bosch” universe is “Ballard,” a spinoff continuing to bring Michael Connelly’s popular novels, the Harry Bosch series, to life.

Damson Idris first gained recognition to the American public through the FX series "Snowfall" in 2017 as Franklin Saint, a determined 19-year-old drug dealer in Los Angeles. He portrayed this

Damson Idris first gained recognition to the American public through the FX series "Snowfall" in 2017 as Franklin Saint, a determined 19-year-old drug dealer in Los Angeles. He portrayed this

“Ironheart” is the most recent Marvel television show. Ryan Coogler, the Academy Award-nominated director and producer, and his wife, Zinzi Coogler, are producing the show this time around.

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Riri Williams finally makes the leap from film to television. In “Ironheart,” MIT student Riri returns to her Chicago home after the events of the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” There,

Atlanta’s Magic City, the premier strip club, is as synonymous with the city’s culture as its thriving music scene. Magic City has been a legendary Atlanta institution and launchpad for

The Roots Picnic 2025 was off to a rough start Saturday, with the weather delaying the festival's start for two hours. Some new acts made their festival debut, and some

“She the People” stars two TV veterans with Terri J. Vaughn from “The Steve Harvey Show” and Jo Marie Payton from “Family Matters.” The two have teamed up for the

Tramell Tillman, widely recognized for his breakout role as Seth Milchick in the Apple TV+ hit “Severance,” is now showcasing his versatility in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise.

The Cannes Film Festival stands as a prominent and long-standing global cinematic event. It has increasingly become a key venue for premieres of films that later gain recognition during awards

Set in the early days of the AIDS epidemic in Chile, "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo" emphasizes humor, family, and love.

“Forever” is one of Judy Blume’s most acclaimed novels. Originally released in 1975, it centers around the story of Katherine Danziger and Michael Wagner. It focuses on young teenage love

Summer is the season for large, entertaining films that promote a sense of community among filmgoers. While blockbusters are popular, more personal, often non-English films provide romance for those s...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has faced a dilemma following the loss of some of its core personnel in recent years. Its films have made money, but the stories have been

Apple TV+’s new surrealist comedy-drama series, “Government Cheese” created by Paul Hunter and Aeysha Carr, is a redemption story set with historical overtones. Set in 1969 in the San Fernando

There has been a yearning for more Native American representation that isn’t rooted in trauma but instead showcases a modern twist. “North of North,” currently streaming on Netflix, is that

The return of “Godfather of Harlem’s” fourth season has delighted millions of fans captivated by the dramatized life and story of Bumpy Johnson.

By Kathia Woods | Special to The OBSERVER “Sinners” marks Ryan Coogler's first stand-alone feature since Fruitvale Station. The Academy Award-nominated

The new American comedy anthology TV series “Side Quest,” a spin-off to “Mythic Quest,” features four standalone episodes that are set in the “Mythic Quest” world. Created by Ashley Burch,

For Ryan Coogler’s fifth feature-length film, “Sinners” is a most deeply rooted Black film in terms of cultural representation. It’s an homage to his southern roots and his two grandfathers,

By Kathia Woods | Special to The OBSERVER “Sinners” marks Ryan Coogler's first stand-alone feature since Fruitvale Station. The Academy Award-nominated

When terrorists seize control of the G20 summit in Cape Town, South Africa, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) must protect her family, fellow world leaders, and the world with

The new A24 film “Warfare” offers a unique and realistic portrayal of a 2006 military operation in Ramadi, Iraq. Co-created by Navy SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza and director Alex Garland,

The Supreme Court took 6 months to decide immunity, but just 6 days to effectively strip the rest of us of due process.

Brian Tyree Henry is one of the busiest actors in show business, and it’s a testament to his versatility as an actor. This is exemplified in the Apple TV+ limited

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The American crime drama “The Irrational” follows Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin), a behavioral science professor who uses his expertise in emotion, body language, and psychology to crack high-stakes ca...

By Kathia Woods | Special to The OBSERVER - Questlove’s new documentary “Sly Lives!” explores the life and music of Sly Stone, the groundbreaking, wildly enigmatic artist who shaped the sound of funk ...

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Laverne Cox stars in Prime Video’s new comedy, “Clean Slate,” as Desiree, a proud trans woman who returns to her small Alabama town after her New York City art gallery