John Amos to Reprise Cleo McDowell Role in ‘Coming To America’ Sequel
Amos is the latest original cast member to join the sequel.
‘Brian Banks’ Gets Lukewarm Reception at Box Office
The drama had been highly anticipated in Southern California, where the real Banks grew up.
NABJ and NAHJ Set Joint 2022 Convention in Las Vegas
This year’s NABJ convention in Miami had record attendance.
Leslie Jones Announces Netflix Comedy Special With Shout-Out to D.C. Fans
The special will be taped in Washington and launch globally in 2020.
Shirley Caesar Set to Perform on BET’s ‘Sunday Best’
The legendary gospel singer will also help judge this season’s final four.
James Earl Jones, Wesley Snipes Join ‘Coming 2 America’ Sequel
The film is set to arrive in theaters on December 18, 2020.
Cyntoia Brown Released From Prison After 15 Years
Brown was released from prison Wednesday morning in Tennessee.
Tamron Hall Bashes NBC for ‘Wrong Choice’ of Canceling Her Show
The TV news veteran will launch a new talk show titled ‘Tamron Hall’ in September.
Serena Williams Says She’s Not Afraid to Speak Her Mind
“Freedom means standing up and not being afraid to say, ‘I’m here,’” Williams tells Essence.
Toni Morrison, Award-Winning ‘Beloved’ Author, Dies at 88
Morrison was the first African-American female author to win the Nobel Prize.
