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Disney is shaking things up in its marketing division as it prepares to fully integrate Hulu into Disney+, with chief brand officer Asad Ayaz and Entertainment Television marketing president Shannon Ryan’s roles expanding.

Ayaz will now serve as Disney Entertainment marketing president, overseeing marketing across studios, television and streaming and reporting directly to the division’s co-chairs Alan Bergman and Dana Walden. He will also continue to drive brand strategy under CEO Bob Iger, including leading the company’s in-house creative agencies for Disney Experiences and Disney Entertainment, Yellow Shoes and The Hive.

Meanwhile, Ryan will continue leading marketing for television content and add direct-to-consumer marketing to her portfolio, overseeing a newly integrated team across Disney+ and Hulu. She will report to Ayaz and will remain on Walden’s leadership team. Hulu marketing chief Barrie Gruner and Disney+ marketing chief Samantha Rosenberg will both report to Ryan moving forward.

Reasonable Doubt‘s third season is looming as the Onyx Collective series gears up for its return to Hulu, continuing the story of lawyer Jax (Emayatzy Corinealdi) in its latest chapter. Along with previously announced guest stars, the premiere date for Season 3 and its rollout have also been shared. In addition to some first-look photos, we’re rounding up everything you need to know about the upcoming chapter of Reasonable Doubt below. Scroll down for a closer look and stay tuned for any updates as we approach Season 3’s arrival. Who stars in Reasonable Doubt Season 3? Series regulars for Reasonable Doubt include returning stars Corinealdi as Jax, McKinley Freeman as Lewis, Tim Jo as Daniel, and Angela Grovey as Krystal, with Joseph Sikora joining the mix as Bill Sterling for Season 3. Meanwhile, Morris Chestnut will reprise his role as Corey Cash in a recurring capacity alongside new additions Kyle Bary as Ozzie,...

Lori Harvey, model and entrepreneur, is set to star in “Reasonable Doubt” Season 3 in a recurring guest star role.

Harvey will play Chelsea, an unpredictable force with a troubled past who resurfaces as a challenge for Jax Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) in unexpected ways, per Hulu.

Harvey will join series regulars Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey and Joseph Sikora.

Back in May, the series shared the news that Morris Chestnut would be returning to the legal drama. And along with him comes several newbies to the show, including Brandee Evans (“P-Valley”), Rumer Willis (“Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood”), Richard Brooks (“Law & Order”), Keith Arthur Bolden (“Till”), April Parker Jones (“The Other Black Girl”), Kyle Bary (“Ginny & Georgia”) and rapper Kash Doll (“Bmf”).

Back in March, TheWrap reported that Sikora, known for starring in “Power Book IV: Force,” would also be coming into the fold as a series regular alongside Corinealdi,...

Lori Harvey (Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist) is set to recur in the third season of Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt. She will play Chelsea, who’s described as an “unpredictable force with a troubled past that resurfaces to challenge Jax in unexpected ways.”

Harvey joins series regulars Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey and Joseph Sikora, as well as previously announced recurring guest stars such as Morris Chestnut, Kyle Bary, Rumer Willis, Brandee Evans, Richard Brooks, April Parker Jones, Keith Arthur Bolden and Kash Doll.

Reasonable Doubt returns Sept. 18 with two episodes, followed by new episodes streaming Thursdays on Hulu. Here’s the official logline for the new season: “After a tumultuous season of fighting to save her best friend from a life sentence while healing from her own deadly affair, Jax Stewart has finally earned some peace in her life … even if she sees it all as a little boring.

Exclusive: Kiah Clingman (Bruiser) and Brittany Inge (The Ms. Pat Show) are set for key recurring roles in the upcoming third season of Hulu‘s hit legal drama Reasonable Doubt.

Reasonable Doubt centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case while trying to keep her life together.

In addition to Corinealdi they join returning series regulars McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey and new series regular Joseph Sikora. Morris Chestnut, Kyle Bary, Rumer Willis, Brandee Evans, Richard Brooks, April Parker Jones and Keith Arthur Bolden recur.

Clingman will play Kristin, Ozzie’s (Kyle Bary) dedicated sister who helps him through good and bad times.

Inge will portray Kendra, Bill’s (Joseph Sikora) wife who doesn’t have time for nonsense.

The Onyx Collective series is created, written and executive produced by Raamla Mohamed.

Almost a year after its renewal, fans finally have a precise date to anticipate when Reasonable Doubt returns with Jax back to navigating challenging high-profile cases. In November 2024, the legal drama was renewed for a third season without an arrival date announced at the time. But, over the past few months, several updates have been unveiled for the new season, including new characters and plot details, which fans will soon get to see as Season 3 of Reasonable Doubt has finally set a fall premiere date.

As reported by TVLine, Reasonable Doubt returns for a third run on Thursday, September 18, on Hulu, with its first two episodes followed by weekly releases. This was announced on Saturday, July 5, on the Essence Festival of Culture’s main stage. In anticipation, we already have an idea of what's ahead thanks to a previously shared synopsis that teases Jax (Emayatzy Corinealdi) has finally earned some...

Gloria Reuben has joined the growing cast of “Boston Blue,” the “Blue Bloods” spinoff premiering on CBS this fall.

She has been cast as Mae Silver, who serves as Boston’s district attorney. The official description for the character reads, “The widow of a judge who was murdered on the courthouse steps, Mae is the matriarch of a blended family of law enforcement professionals: her daughter Lena (Sonequa Martin-Green) is a Boston Police Department detective, and her stepdaughter Sarah (Maggie Lawson) is the police superintendent. Her son Jonah is a rookie cop. Mae is accustomed to making decisions and standing by them.”

“Boston Blue” stars Donnie Wahlberg, who reprises his “Blue Bloods” role, Danny Reagan. The series follows Danny as he takes a position with the Boston police department, where he is partnered with Lena.

Reuben is best known for playing Jeanie Boulet on “ER,” which ran on NBC from...

Faces familiar and new will rock Jax’s world when Season 3 of Reasonable Doubt hits Hulu later this year.

Created by Raamla Mohamed and the first scripted drama from Onyx Collective (an initiative to create “culturally specific, wildly entertaining content”), Reasonable Doubt stars Emayatzy Corinealdi (Ballers, Hand of God) as Jax Stewart, a high-powered criminal defense attorney from Los Angeles who “fiercely bucks the justice system through wild interpretations of the law and sometimes questionable ethics, all while trying to deal with a failing marriage and the pitfalls of motherhood.”

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Emmy nomination-round voting gets going next Thursday, with ballots due to be completed by the June 23 deadline. Maybe that is why the 20,000-ish members of the Television Academy are seeing a flurry of emails, invites, FYC events, notifications and last-minute campaigning at a pace I can’t quite recall in all my years covering these awards and as a longtime member and former Writers Governor of the TV Academy itself.

The cutoff date for eligibility for this year’s Emmy contest was May 31, and in May alone I counted 148 direct emails from the Television Academy with FYC invites, screening reminders and lineups from all the networks, streamers and studios touting their wares. Every one of these is paid for, so the Academy is raking in a lot of cash off campaigning, all the while reminding members they have nothing to...

Maggie Lawson is getting back into law enforcement. The Psych star is joining the cast of Boston Blue, CBS’ Donnie Wahlberg-led offshoot of Blue Bloods, our sister site Deadline reports.

Lawson is playing Boston Police Department Superintendent Sarah Silver, the “strong-willed” and “decisive” stepsister of Detective Lena Silver (played by Sonequa Martin-Green). Per her official description, “Sarah is well aware of the tightrope she can walk sometimes between her job and her family.”

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Rapper Kash Doll has joined “Reasonable Doubt” for its third season as a recurring guest star.

The Detroit-born musician will take on the role of Nisha, the close friend and assistant to Wendy (Rumer Willis), whom she is bound to by “a deeply personal loyalty,” per Hulu-Onyx Collective’s description of the character.

Kash Doll is latest addition to the “Reasonable Doubt” cast. Earlier this month, the series shared the news that Morris Chestnut would be returning the legal drama. And along with him comes several newbies to the show, including Brandee Evans (“P-Valley”), Rumer Willis (“Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood”), Richard Brooks (“Law & Order”), Keith Arthur Bolden (“Till”), April Parker Jones (“The Other Black Girl”) and Kyle Bary (“Ginny & Georgia”).

Back in March, TheWrap reported that “Power Book IV: Force” star Joseph Sikora would also be coming into the fold as a series regular alongside Emayatzy Corinealdi,...

Reasonable Doubt is returning with Season 3, and so are several of its stars.

The popular Hulu legal drama series announced returning cast members for the forthcoming third season.

Reasonable Doubt follows Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case while trying to keep her life together.

The third season is now in production in Atlanta, per Deadline.

Reasonable Doubt is created, written and executive produced by Raamla Mohamed.

There are several stars returning as series regular. Sadly, one star will be going from a series regular to a recurring star, while new stars are joining in recurring roles as well. You’ll recognize a lot of these names from shows like 9-1-1, Ginny & Georgia and Cobra Kai!

Click through to see who is returning and who is joining the cast of Reasonable Doubt for...

The Recording Academy and Grammy Museum held the second-ever Grammy Hall of Fame Gala at the Beverly Hilton Friday night, where iconic recordings including Cat Stevens’ Tea for the Tillerman, Santana’s Supernatural and Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt and Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine’s “Conga” were all officially inducted, while John Mellencamp, John Batiste, Conan Gray and Emmylou Harris were among the night’s performers.

Mellencamp and Gray performed as a tribute to Republic Records, which was selected as this year‘s label honoree for the event.

“They told me not to say anything about politics, so I won’t say anything about how terribly the country’s being run,” Mellencamp quipped to cheers and applause as he took the stage toward the end of the evening, before performing his 1985 song “Small Town.”

Mellencamp also performed “Longest Days” before finishing with his classic “Jack and Diane,” teasing the...

The stars are stepping out for the 2025 Disney Upfront!

Selena Gomez, Glen Powell, and Jenna Dewan attended the big event on Tuesday (May 13) held at the Javits Center in New York City.

The stars of ABC shows – including Abbott Elementary, High Potential, and 9-1-1 – along with the stars of Hulu’s shows The Bear and All’s Fair attended the event to promote their hit series.

Following the event, we compiled photos of the stars in attendance so you can see who was there!

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All’s Fair stars Sarah Paulson, Teyana Taylor, Glenn Close, & Niecy Nash-Betts

Jason Kelce

Jimmy Kimmel

Zootopia 2 star Ginnifer Goodwin

Patrick Mahomes & Saquon Barkley

The Bear stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, & Jeremy Allen White

Project Runway stars Law Roach, Nina Garcia, & Christian Siriano

The Rookie stars Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Alyssa Díaz,...

Reasonable Doubt is gearing up for its third season, and it has added six new faces to its cast. It has also been revealed that Morris Chestnut (above) will return for season three in a recurring role. He was a series regular for season two. This decrease in airtime is due to his starring role in the CBS series Watson.

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It’s been about five months since Hulu’s legal drama Reasonable Doubt was renewed for a third season, but sadly, no premiere date has been announced as of this writing. Nevertheless, the streamer has confirmed that filming is ongoing in Atlanta, which TV Insider reported, while also dropping a terrific casting update in the shape of Morris Chestnut. Chestnut has been most recently seen leading the CBS medical-mystery series Watson, which premiered earlier in January and has already been renewed for another run.

When Reasonable Doubt returns, Chestnut will reprise his role as Corey Cash in a recurring capacity. Corey is a talented defense attorney that Jax (Emayatzy Corinealdi) brought in to assist on a case in the show’s second season, though as a main character. Chestnut’s anticipated return coincides with the addition of several new cast members to the upcoming season, namely, Kyle Bary as Ozzie,...

Two more stars are relocating to Music City.

Singer LeAnn Rimes and actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley (Nashville, According to Jim) have joined the cast of 9-1-1: Nashville, our sister site Variety reports. No details are currently available about their characters.

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Morris Chestnut is heading back to the courtroom to reprise his role as the charming and sharp defense attorney Corey Cash in hit Hulu-Onyx Collective legal drama “Reasonable Doubt” Season 3.

But Chestnut is not coming alone. Brandee Evans (“P-Valley”), Rumer Willis (“Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood”), Richard Brooks (“Law & Order”), Keith Arthur Bolden (“Till”), April Parker Jones (“The Other Black Girl”) and Kyle Bary (“Ginny & Georgia”) have all joined the series as recurring guest stars.

Richard Brooks, Kyle Bary, April Parker Jones, Keith Arthur Bolden

Bary will star as Ozzie, a child sitcom star who is up for a franchise role, but he comes to Jax with a “dilemma that turns messy quickly.” Willis will play Ozzie’s stylist and confident girlfriend Wendy. Evans plays Ozzie’s “quick, sharp and professional” agent Monica. Also playing a member of Ozzie’s team is Parker Jones. She will star as Rosie,...

Onyx Collective is rounding out cast for Season 3 of Hulu’s hit legal drama Reasonable Doubt.

We’ll be seeing a bit less of Morris Chestnut, who joined the series in Season 2 as a series regular, and is returning as a recurring for the upcoming season. Also joining Season 3 in recurring roles are Kyle Bary (Ginny & Georgia), Rumer Willis (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Brandee Evans (P-Valley), Richard Brooks (9-1-1), April Parker Jones (Tom Swift) and Keith Arthur Bolden (Cobra Kai).

They join returning series regulars Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey and recently announced new series regular Joseph Sikora.

Reasonable Doubt centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart (Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case while trying to keep her life together.

Chestnut returns in his role as Corey Cash, a charming, media-savvy defense attorney.

Newly announced programming for the 2025 Atx TV Festival, being held Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1, in Austin, Texas, includes:

▶ A screening of Max’s Duster (premiering May 15), followed by a Q&a with co-creator/EP Latoya Morgan and cast members Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David and Asivak Koostachin

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▶ A conversation with The Gilded Age cast members Carrie Coon,...

“The Diplomat” isn’t just a thrilling ode to the delicate work done by international ambassadors (with an incredible star turn by Keri Russell); it’s an emissary, much like its subjects, for “humanity, dignity, and equality” around the world.

So say the Atx TV Festival and Human Rights Watch, who are partnering to present creator, showrunner, and writer Debora Cahn with the “Impact of Storytelling” award at this year’s Austin-based event. Cahn will be the inaugural recipient of the honor, which celebrates “a creative and/or series that has highlighted socially relevant issues through scripted or unscripted episodic storytelling, and foregrounded narratives that advocate for humanity, dignity, and equality.”

Taking place May 29 – June 1, the Atx TV Festival will host a one-on-one conversation with Cahn as part of the award presentation. Cahn will discuss Netflix’s hit drama series, the nuances of crafting narratives about diplomacy and international relations,...

Disney’s Onyx Collective is looking to put a new spin on one of the most famous locales of early 2000s TV.

Onyx is developing Wisteria Lane, a spinoff/reimagining of ABC’s 2004-12 hit Desperate Housewives. The project comes from writer/executive producer Natalie Chaidez (The Flight Attendant, Queen of the South) and EP Kerry Washington. Should it go forward, Wisteria Lane would stream on Hulu alongside Onyx Collective’s other shows.

Like Desperate Housewives, Wisteria Lane will focus on a group of friends living on a seemingly picture-perfect cul de sac whose facade hides a boatload of secrets. Marc Cherry, who created Desperate Housewives, is not currently involved in the new project (though he has spoken about his own spinoff ideas in the past) but sources say he could come aboard in the future.

Desperate Housewives starred Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria and Nicollette Sheridan...

A fresh scandal is brewing on one of TV’s most iconic streets.

Wisteria Lane, an offshoot of Desperate Housewives, is currently in the works from 20th Television and Kerry Washington’s production company Simpson Street, our sister site Deadline reports. Natalie Chaidez (The Flight Attendant) is also on board as a writer. Original series creator Marc Cherry was not included in the show’s pitch, but he reportedly may still become involved as the project is developed.

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A new iteration of the smash hit ABC series “Desperate Housewives” is in development at Onyx Collective, Variety has confirmed.

The project is currently titled “Wisteria Lane.” Natalie Chaidez is attached to write and executive produce, with Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone executive producing via Simpson Street. Stacey Sher of Shiny Penny also executive produces. 20th Television is the studio. Simpson Street is currently under an overall deal at 20th TV.

Per the official logine, the show is “set around a group of 5 very different friends and sometimes frenemies who all live on a picture-perfect cul de sac called ‘Wisteria Lane.’ On the surface, all the Wisteria neighbors are living the dream. Beautiful homes, gorgeous families, shiny SUVs in the driveway — but behind those white picket fences and smiling Insta posts, are secrets.”

The original “Desperate Housewives” was created by Marc Cherry. It aired on ABC from 2004-2012 for eight seasons and nearly 200 episodes.

Exclusive: One of the most famous streets in TV history is ready to welcome new residents. Wisteria Lane, a reimagining of the hit ABC mystery dramedy series Desperate Housewives, has been set up for development at Onyx Collective, Deadline has learned exclusively. It comes from Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street and 20th Television where the company is based.

Written by Natalie Chaidez (The Flight Attendant), Wisteria Lane is described as a fun, sexy, darkly comedic soap/mystery in the vein of Desperate Housewives, set among a group of five very different friends and sometimes frenemies who all live on a picture-perfect cul de sac called “Wisteria Lane.” On the surface, all the Wisteria neighbors are living the dream: beautiful homes, gorgeous families, shiny SUVs in the driveway. But behind those white-picket fences and smiling Insta posts are Secrets.

Desperate Housewives starred Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross and,...

Atx TV Festival will feature the world premiere of “The Waterfront,” Variety can exclusively announce. The festival, which takes place in Austin, Texas, from May 29-June 1, will kick off opening day with the Netflix and Universal Television drama from creator Kevin Williamson.

Per the logline, the series is inspired by true events and “follows the Buckley family as they struggle to keep their crumbling fishing empire afloat and their legacy intact.” The drama premieres June 19 on Netflix.

Following the premiere screening will be a conversation with Williamson and cast members Holt McCallany, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva and Danielle Campbell.

Atx also announced the following new additions to the lineup:

– Pluto TV returns as the presenter of the Festival’s Official Badgeholder Lounge for Season 14, which will host daily events and themed photo ops and include free pedicab rides for badgeholders. Additionally, Pluto TV will host a “Ladies...

Exclusive: Kai Parham (Colin in Black and White) and Michael Ealy have joined the cast of Prime Video’s The Greatest, a limited series about the life of Muhammad Ali (Jaalen Best), from executive producer Michael B. Jordan and executive producer/showrunner Ben Watkins.

The series will feature the defining moments in Ali’s life and career — both in and out of the ring — that have been well documented and moments that took place outside the spotlight. The world remembers an icon, but The Greatest is about a man, a husband, a father, a brother, and a son.

In a series regular role, Parham will play Rudy Clay, Ali’s younger brother. In a recurring role, Ealy will (finally) play Malcolm X.

Throughout his career, Ealy’s name has been mentioned repeatedly as the actor fans would most like to see portray Malcolm X.

Cristin Milioti, Megan Thee Stallion and Kathy Bates are among the recipients of this year’s Gracie Awards by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.

This year’s celebration marks the 50th anniversary of the awards and will highlight the impact of women’s voices across television, audio, streaming, and digital platforms. Previous honorees of the Gracies have include Ava DuVernay, Carol Burnett, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Marlo Thomas, Michelle Obama, Nicole Kidman, Oprah Winfrey, and Sandra Oh.

“For 50 years, the Gracie Awards have honored the storytellers who push boundaries and redefine what’s possible,” said Becky Brooks, President of Awmf, in a statement. “This is more than an awards show—it is a movement that has championed inclusion, representation, and truth in the media. The women we celebrate today are shaping the next 50 years, ensuring that our narratives are not just seen or heard, but felt and remembered.

Joseph Sikora is the newest talent to join the hit Hulu-Onyx Collective legal drama “Reasonable Doubt” for Season 3, TheWrap has learned.

“The plot thickens…” the official Instagram page for the series boasted in a post on Tuesday, adding a few details about what fans can expect to see from the longtime “Power” franchise star’s new character Bill Sterling. “Joseph Sikora is bringing his talent to ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Season 3! Say hello to Bill Sterling, the man who has got his eyes on Jax and the partner position.”

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Sikora’s Sterling, Jax Stewart’s (Emayatzy Corinealdi) coworker, launched a career in law later on in life following a 10-year tenure as a Coast Guard. But now, he’s looking to lock in the partner spot at Jax’s law firm Binder, Hurwitz & Stewart, where his “proximity to Jax becomes imperative to his success.

“Reasonable Doubt” has cast Joseph Sikora as a series regular for its upcoming third season, Variety has learned.

Sikora will appear in Season 3 of the Onyx Collective series as Bill Sterling. The character is described as “Jax’s (Emayatzy Corinealdi) coworker at her firm Binder, Hurwitz & Stewart. Bill started his law career later in life after serving as a Coast Guard for ten years. As he is looking to make partner, his proximity to Jax becomes imperative to his success.”

Along with Corinealdi and Sikora, series regulars for Season 3 include McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo and Angela Grovey.

Sikora is best known for his role as Tommy Egan in the hit Starz crime drama “Power,” on which he starred throughout its six-season run. He then led the spinoff series “Power Book IV: Force,” which is ending with its upcoming third season. Sikora’s other TV roles include stints on “Ozark,” Season 1 of “True Detective,...

As Emmy For Your Consideration season gets underway this week, CBS and the Television Academy have revealed the date and time for this year’s 77th Emmy Awards telecast: Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. Pt.

The 77th Emmys will air live throughout the mainland on CBS, as well as streaming on Paramount+ (for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers). The kudocast will also be available to watch on demand the next day for all Paramount+ users. The Emmys will once again take place at Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles’ L.A. Live complex.

That means that the two-night Creative Arts Emmys, which usually take place the weekend before the Primetime Emmys telecast, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7. Hosts and producers for the 77th Emmys telecast, as well as the Creative Arts events, will be announced in the future.

As previously announced, the 77th Emmys...

Winners for this year’s NAACP Image Awards — which celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film — were announced daily this week, culminating in the live telecast that aired Saturday night on CBS and BET.

Heading into this year’s awards, Ayo Edebiri was the most-nominated TV performer with four total nominations — three for her work on FX’s The Bear, and another for her memorable hosting debut on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. On Tuesday, she converted on one of those opportunities when she was named Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television).

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Before the NAACP Image Awards’ main, televised ceremony kicks off Saturday night, some of this year’s winners were announced in a non-televised Creative Honors event on Friday night.

Nickel Boys, a six-time nominee, took home two awards, with director RaMell Ross winning for best directing in a motion picture and Ross and co-writer Joslyn Barnes winning best writing in a motion picture for their Oscar-nominated adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel.

Another double winner was Jennifer Hudson, who saw her eponymous daytime talk show win best talk series as she won best host in a talk series.

Other notable winners included Sing Sing (best independent motion picture), Denzel Washington (best supporting actor in a motion picture for his work in Gladiator II), Inside Out 2 (best animated movie), Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (best limited series), Abbott Elementary (best comedy series), Cross (best drama series), the Luther Vandross...

Matt Damon goes Greek for The Odyssey

Matt Damon is looking epic. Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan revealed a first-look image from his upcoming adaptatation of Homer‘s The Odyssey, which will feature Damon in the lead role of Odysseus. The star-studded ensemble also includes Oscar winners Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron, as well as Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Mia Goth, John Leguizamo, Jon Bernthal, and Benny Safdie.

According to Universal, Nolan’s follow-up to Oppenheimer, which he wrote and will coproduce with wife Emma Thomas, will be a “mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new Imax film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to Imax film screens for the first time.” It is slated to open on July 17, 2026.

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The Recording Academy will induct eight albums and five singles in the Grammy Hall of Fame this year. The albums include Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Luther Vandross’ Never Too Much, Emmylou Harris’ Wrecking Ball, and Cat Stevens’ Tea For The Tillerman.

The Grammy Hall of Fame will also induct Big Star’s #1 Record, J.D. Crowe & the New South’s J.D. Crowe & the New South, Santana’s Supernatural, and Fela Kuti & Africa 70’s Zombie alongside singles Linda Martell’s “Color Him Father,” Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine’s “Conga,” Clara Ward...

Disney Entertainment Television (Det) announced on Thursday participants for its 2024-2025 Directing Progam and 2025 Writing Progam, as part of the company’s initiative to foster the next generation of creative talent by connecting emerging writers and directors with opportunities across Det’s scripted and unscripted television slate.

“We’re building on our collaboration with the Directing Program so that more emerging directors will receive the invaluable opportunity to learn firsthand from world-class creators, while also bringing their unique perspectives to some of our most beloved unscripted shows,” said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “We’re excited to share their work with viewers at home when their episodes debut later this year.”

The 2024-2025 scripted directing cohort includes Karla Braun, Shawn Pipkin-West, Sarah Smith, Kate Sullivan, Ashley Williams and Kelly Yu. The unscripted cohort includes Jaclyn Amor, Ana Breton, Dara Digerolamo, Tiana Gandelman and Roger Melvin.

Irv Gotti, the Murder Inc. Records founder and music producer who worked with Dmx, Aaliyah, Kanye West and Jay-Z, has died. He was 54.

The Grammy winner reportedly died on Wednesday in New York City, his family told multiple media outlets. Although he had faced health issues in the past, a cause of death was not revealed.

TMZ’s report of Gotti’s death came after The Breakfast Club announced on Tuesday that the music producer was on life support following multiple strokes.

Born June 26, 1970 in Queens, New York City, Gotti rose to success as DJ Irv, producing Jay-Z’s ‘Can I Live’ from his 1996 debut album Reasonable Doubt. He also recruited Dmx to Def Jam and oversaw his 1998 debut studio album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot.

Def Jam subsequently gave Gotti his own label, which he called Murder Inc., working with the likes of Ja Rule, Ashanti, Jennifer Lopez,...

Irv Gotti, the famed music producer, industry executive, and TV producer, has died at the age of 54. Def Jam Recordings, the parent label of Gotti’s Murder Inc. company, confirmed his death, though did not state a cause.

The instrumental hip-hop figure, born Irving Lorenzo, died after previously suffering what his representatives deemed a “minor stroke” in early 2024. At the time, they said he had changed his diet and had been “successful in making a full recovery.”

Gotti, a native of Hollis, Queens, in New York, co-founded early 2000s rap stalwart Murder Inc. Records,...

Irv Gotti, a noted record executive, music producer and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. He was 54.

The cause of death has not been announced, but the music mogul did suffer a number of strokes in recent years and had also battled diabetes-related issues.

His family shared a statement on his Instagram writing, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Irving ‘Irv Gotti’ Lorenzo, on February 5, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, he departed this world, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him and the countless lives he touched. Our dad was an incredible man, a true visionary who transformed the hip-hop industry and changed the game for artists and fans alike. His passion for music and dedication to his craft inspired many, and...

“How to Die Alone,” the comedy series created by and starring Natasha Rothwell, has been canceled after one season on Hulu.

The series hailed from Onyx Collective, a Disney content brand that produces projects created by people of color and from underrepresented communities. Onyx gave “How to Die Alone” a series order in November of 2022 before releasing it in September 2024.

In a statement to Variety, Rothwell wrote that she is “shocked, heartbroken and frankly, baffled” at Onyx’s decision. Though a source close to the studio indicates that viewership wasn’t strong enough to renew “How to Die Alone,” Rothwell argues that it was “an undeniable critical, creative and award-winning success.” Indeed, the series achieved a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Variety‘s review calling it “skillfully crafted” and Rothwell’s performance “flawless.” It also won the Independent Spirit Award for ensemble cast in a new scripted series and has three...

The Beyond the Gates premiere is a little over a month away, and the hype is starting to build steam. Over the weekend, CBS Sunday Morning featured a segment focusing on the upcoming CBS soap opera. Thanks to correspondent Nancy Giles, we saw the cast, heard from the show’s executive producers, Sheila Ducksworth and Michele Val Jean, and learned a little more about this groundbreaking daytime drama.

What We Learned Executive Producer Sheila Ducksworth, who is also the president of this CBS/NAACP production, teased what viewers will get to see. She hinted at “plenty of love triangles, plenty of people you love, love to hate” and added that “it’s really juicy.” When Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree) and Clifton Davis (Vernon Dupree) give Giles the set tour, they take the correspondent to Orphey Gene’s, the diner that’s the gathering place “for everybody in every economic bracket in the show” goes to.

Netflix’s The Piano Lesson scooped up a whopping 14 nominations to lead the way for the 56th NAACP Image Awards announced Tuesday, with Peacock’s limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist topping the TV categories with nine bids. The five luminaries competing for the coveted Entertainer of the Year honor are Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart, and sports-talk host Shannon Sharpe.

Based on August Wilson’s play, The Piano Lesson’s nominations include honors for Outstanding Motion Picture, director (Malcolm Washington) and actors John David Washington, Corey Hawkins, Samuel L. Jackson, and Danielle Deadwyler. In the top movied category, it’s joined by Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Bob Marley: One Love, Wicked, and The Six Triple Eight. Nominated for Best Independent Film are Albany Road, Exhibiting Forgiveness, Rob Peace, Sing Sing, and We Grown Now.

The nominees for Best International Film include El lugar de la otra,...

After a strong year including the release of her debut album Glorious, a song of the summer, and standout Video Music Awards performance, GloRilla is starting 2025 as the NAACP Image Awards’ most nominated musician. She’s earned six nods, including Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Album, and Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song.

Just behind Glo in music nominations are Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, and Usher with four nods each. Doechii joins GloRilla in the Outstanding Female Artist race, alongside Beyoncé, Coco Jones, and H.E.R. Kendrick Lamar is nominated for Entertainer of the Year (along with Cynthia Erivo,...

Nominations for the 56th NAACP Image Awards were announced Tuesday, with Ayo Edebiri reigning supreme as the year’s most-nominated TV performer.

Edebiri earned four total nominations, three for her work on FX’s The Bear and another for her memorable hosting debut on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.

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Netflix’s The Piano Lesson tuned up a leading 14 nominations for the 56th annual NAACP Image Awards, which were revealed this morning. TriStar’s The Book of Clarence is next with six noms, and Peacock’s Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist topped TV programs with nine mentions.

Netflix leads all networks and distributors with 64 nominations. See the full list below.

“Our Stories, Our Culture, Our Excellence” is the theme of the 2025 Image Awards, which span film, TV, music, literature, podcasts, social media and more. Winners will be revealed February 21 at the NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors ceremonies and February 22 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The latter will air on BET and CBS, live in the East starting at 8 p.m. Et and delayed at in the West at 8 p.m. Pt.

Based on August Wilson’s play, The Piano Lesson scooped noms including Outstanding Motion Picture, Director for Malcolm Washington and multiple actors.

Shawn Corey Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is a popular rapper and billionaire whose story of rags and riches is one made for Hollywood movies.

The 24-time Grammy winner is one of the most influential celebrities who not only earned a position in the music and entertainment world but also made a name for himself alongside Beyoncé as her partner. His life story is filled with many accomplishments beyond his musical career.

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Born in Brooklyn, New York, he began his career at a very young age. The rapper has seen many ups and downs, some quite dangerously low while the others impressively high.

In this article, we will discuss 5 ugly truths about his life that he probably wouldn’t want his fans or anyone to know.

Jay-Z doesn’t write the lyrics to his songs

Jay-Z does not write down the lyrics of his tracks. He...

When friendships fall apart, it’s rarely about one simple thing. It’s often a series of small cracks that eventually lead to a breaking point. While many fans and industry insiders know of the rift between Dame Dash and Jay-Z, the details behind it are often shrouded in mystery. But in a recent interview with The Art of Dialogue, Dash revealed the key issue that ultimately caused him to walk away from Roc-a-Fella Records.

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Dash explained that his decision to part ways with Jay-Z was rooted in the controversial partnership between the rapper and R. Kelly. The latter had married Dash’s ex-girlfriend, Aaliyah, when she was just 15. This event had already caused a stir in the public eye, and for Dash, it was an issue that couldn’t be ignored. He admitted that he confronted Jay-Z directly,...

Exclusive: CAA has signed Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominated songwriter and composer, Taura Stinson.

Stinson’s work can be heard this awards season in the Apple Original Films movie Blitz, the song “Winter Coat” performed by that pic’s star Saoirse Ronan.

Stinson’s recent projects include writing the theme song “Moon Girl Magic” for Marvel’s Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur with Raphael Saadiq and collaborating on Netflix’s Thelma the Unicorn with Brittany Howard.

Stinson has also co-written songs, such as “Slip Away” for Carmen, “Call Me Cruella” for Disney’s Cruella and the Oscar Award-shortlisted “Just Look Up” for Netflix’s Don’t Look Up, performed by client Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi.

Her accolades include a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination for “Mighty River” from Mudbound, co-written with Mary J. Blige and Raphael Saadiq, and an Emmy Award nomination for “All About Me” from Showtime’s The L-Word: Generation Q,...

On December 5, the IndieWire Honors Winter 2024 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best films. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the filmmakers, artisans, and performers behind films well worth toastingIn the days leading up to the event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.

Ahead, “Daughters” executive producer Kerry Washington tells IndieWire about the many qualities that set our Magnify Award winners Angela Patton and Natalie Rae apart — and what the film’s essential message of uplifting young Black girls meant to her.

The Netflix-released documentary follows four girls as they prepare for a Daughter Daddy Dance with their fathers, who are incarcerated, as part of a groundbreaking program started by Patton at a Washington, D.C. jail. Kerry Washington signed on ahead of the film’s Sundance premiere.

The Black List has partnered with Onyx Collective on an initiative that will put an unpublished manuscript on the pipeline to production with the offer of an 18-month film or TV option deal.

The Black List, known for its annual list of the most-liked unproduced screenplays and its screenplay submission service, will assist Onyx Collective, the content brand behind such projects as “How to Die Alone,” “Reasonable Doubt,” the Emmy-winning docuseries “The 1619 Project” and the Oscar-winning documentary “Summer of Soul,” in identifying a shortlist of outstanding fiction manuscripts that elevate themes and perspectives of the Black experience. The initiative will offer an option film or TV deal for a period of no less than 18 months for the selected manuscript.

“Tara Duncan is one of my favorite people on Earth, much less in Hollywood, so it’s an utter joy to partner with Onyx Collective under her leadership to help...