Phylicia Rashad tapped to executive produce 'Eternity Springs'; Issa Rae's Hoorae to produce HBO's 'The Vanishing Half'

Paul Archuleta/FilmMagicHere’s a roundup of new films headed to production and televisions soon. Phylicia Rashad will executive produce and possibly star in the television adaptation of Emily March‘s Eternity Springs with Virgin River production duo Roma Roth and Christopher E. Perry Deadline reports the series is based on March’s ongoing 18-part
Viola Davis reacts to the idea of soon becoming the most nominated Black actress in Oscars history

ABCAs Viola Davis nears the point of becoming the most nominated Black actress in Oscars history, the celebrated actress tells Variety that she’s not quite ready to relish in the honor. “For me, it’s a reflection of the lack of opportunities
Tank's new single, “Can't Let It Show” drops this Friday

Josh Brasted/FilmMagicR&B veteran Tank is ready to return with new music to follow up 2019’s Elevation. On Tuesday, the singer shared an Instagram video to preview his new single, “Can’t Let It Show.” “Real [music] coming through. Step aside. Nothing personal,” wrote Tank
Chloe x Halle discuss their first time meeting their mentor, Beyoncé

ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaSibling duo Chloe x Halle recalled their first-time meeting their music mentor Beyoncé during Rolling Stone’s Icons & Influences video series for their March “Women Shaping the Future” issue. Halle said she was first introduced to Queen Bey during Beyoncé’s days as a member
PJ Morton, H.E.R., Yolanda Adams and more to perform at the Black Music Collective pre-Grammy event

Virginia LeonThe Recording Academy has announced PJ Morton, H.E.R., Yolanda Adams and more artists as performers for the Black Music Collective’s pre-Grammy event. According to a press release, the new initiative will celebrate Black creators and professionals and their influential contributions
The deluxe edition of Bryson Tiller's 'Anniversary' drops Friday

Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesBryson Tiller is continuing the celebration of his latest #1 album, Anniversary, with a deluxe release. On Tuesday, the “Sorrows” singer shared a cinematic trailer for the deluxe edition featuring a sample of Mint Condition‘s Why Do Fools Fall in Love track, “Love Is
Andra Day details “wild journey” on how she transformed into Billie Holiday

Taksahi SeldaAndra Day is detailing the extreme lengths she went through in order to complete her transformation into legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. Speaking Tuesday to W Magazine, Day, 36, revealed the “wild journey” she went on to prepare for the biopic The United States
Kenan Thompson calls starring on 'Saturday Night Live' and his own sitcom “a weird thing”

ABC/Lou RoccoKenan Thompson‘s schedule is a little crammed these days, with the comedian flying on both ends of the country each week to work on his two projects: Saturday Night Live and his new eponymous sitcom. Speaking with E! News about
GG Townson says “there's a deeper meaning to her” 'All American' character, Lil Jewel

CWFollowing her remarkable performance in Lifetime’s Salt-N-Pepa biopic, actress GG Townson made her debut on CW’s All American Monday night. Townson plays Lil Jewel, an up-and-coming singer signed to record executive, JP played by Elvis Nolasco. Although Jewel comes off a bit self-centered, Townson says