MOVIES & TV

Michelle Buteau and Amy Aniobi on Survival of the Thickest Finale

Michelle Buteau and showrunner Amy Aniobi discuss the third and final season of Netflix's Survival of the Thickest, sharing behind-the-scenes insights from the American Black Film Festival.

Why We Root For Zendaya But Fail Real Women Like Rue

Why do we root for Zendaya's character Rue on Euphoria, but fail to show the same empathy for real-life Black women battling addiction? Unpacking a powerful op-ed.

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant Wild Kingdom Interview: Breaking Barriers

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant shares practical strategies for navigating male-dominated fields and preserving mental health in this Wild Kingdom interview.

BET Announces First-Ever Board of Advisors with Queen Latifah

BET announces its first-ever Board of Advisors, featuring industry titans like Queen Latifah, Bob Johnson, and LL COOL J. Discover how these heavyweights will guide the network's future.

Grizz Chapman Dead at 52 From High Blood Pressure

Beloved 30 Rock actor Grizz Chapman has passed away at 52 after a long battle with kidney failure. Don't miss this touching tribute to the beloved character.

Brandy Honored as Black Music Icon Ahead of 2026 Grammys

The Vocal Bible receives her flowers! Brandy is crowned Black Music Icon in a star-studded pre-Grammy ceremony celebrating her legendary career and influence.

History Rewritten in Blood

History wasn't just made this morning; it was rewritten in blood. In a stunning turn of events, Ryan Coogler's southern gothic supernatural thriller, Sinners, has officially broken the all-time record for Academy Award nominations with 16 nods.

The Vince Reunion Is Finally Here

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, two of the most electrifying players in NBA history—and real-life cousins—are teaming up for a groundbreaking new project: the video podcast, Cousins, set to premiere exclusively on the AMP Sports network.

40 Black American Movies Based On True Stories

From civil rights battles to sports triumphs to criminal justice fights, these 40 films based on real Black American lives prove cinema's power to preserve our history. biopics, true stories, documentaries, sports dramas, courtroom battles—our people's real victories immortalized.

50 Cent Drops $124M to Turn Shreveport Into the Next Entertainment Powerhouse

50 Cent is investing $124 million to revitalize entertainment venues in Shreveport, including upgrades to G-Unit Studios and new venue development, with additional state funding supporting the city’s growing creative infrastructure.

LaKeith Takes On Rodman in New Biopic

LaKeith Stanfield is confirmed to star as Dennis Rodman in the biopic 48 Hours in Vegas, replacing Jonathan Majors. The film follows Rodman’s wild 1998 NBA Finals Vegas trip, with Rick Famuyiwa directing and Phil Lord & Chris Miller producing.

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