Tag: Television

Reality TV has given us some of the messiest feuds, most iconic one-liners, and friendship breakups we've ever witnessed. But not every relationship ends with a dramatic reunion confrontation. From the ladies of The Real Housewives to the fan-favorite besties of Love Island USA, some stars have formed genuine connections that extend well beyond filming. Whether they've been friends for decades, found sisterhood in unexpected places, or managed to put their differences aside, these reality TV friendships remind us that sometimes the best relationships aren't the ones producers anticipated.

Hillman College wasn't real, but tell that to anybody who attended an historically Black college or university. For all its sitcom exaggerations, A Different World understood the rhythms of Black college life: the students with big personalities, the professors with even bigger opinions, the campus romances, the parties, the politics and the debates that could turn a casual conversation into a full-blown symposium.

Quiet as it's kept, the fictional Hillman College has always had its fair share of fine men, and the new A Different World show is clearly carrying on that proud tradition. Netflix's sequel series has introduced a fresh crop of Hillman students, and yes, we have noticed that more than a few of them are easy on the eyes. From star athletes to campus brainiacs, these new faces are bringing plenty of personality.

After years of wishing, wondering, and asking, A Different World is finally heading back to Hillman. The highly anticipated reboot premieres September 24, and the excitement around its return is real. The show will debut with all 10, 30-minute-long episodes, so viewers can binge the entire season at once. The new series centers around Deborah Wayne, Whitley and Dwayne's youngest daughter, and follows her journey at Hillman College alongside a new generation of students reflecting the breadth of Black life on campus.

Nearly 40 years after the original series, A Different World is returning to Netflix on September 24th, following Deborah Wayne, the youngest daughter of Dwayne and Whitley, as she navigates life outside her parents' Hillman legacy. The show became important for giving young Black viewers real conversations about HIV and AIDS, colorism, date rape, domestic violence and more.

The 78th Primetime Emmys are about to celebrate TV history live from Los Angeles on Sep. 14. With so much groundbreaking television showcased year after year, it's hard to believe that some Black shows and artists considered essential parts of the culture never received award recognition from the Television Academy. We've made a list of actors and shows that have been seriously snubbed at the Emmys over the years. So as we wait to see if certain shows take home prizes, we're looking back at notable series and stars that have never won a Primetime Emmy.