Chaka Khan to Receive Classic Soul Honor at 2026 Soul Train Awards
Chaka Khan Will Be Celebrated for her Impact on Soul and R&B
Television
Inside Tyler Perry Studios: Writer’s Room Secrets, Scriptwriting & Creative Leadership
Bryna Jean-Marie shares her experience working at Tyler Perry Studios and the road that led her into a professional television writer’s room
LIVING BY DESIGN Featuring Jake, Jazz Smollett Returns Wednesday, September 30 on CLEO TV
CLEO TV’s hit lifestyle series LIVING BY DESIGN returns for an all-new season with sibling duo Jake and Jazz Smollett, bringing their signature creativity, style and heart
BET Announces Debut of 1st Micro-Series, ‘Her Baby’ Wednesday, Oct. 7
BET today announced that the psychological thriller “Her Baby,” produced by aTwist, the vertical platform and studio, will premiere Wednesday, October 7 at 10 p.m. ET/CT on BET, with new episodes airing weekly
Classical Theatre of Harlem Welcomes Wendell Pierce to Its Board of Directors
The appointment of Wendell Pierce comes as Classical Theatre of Harlem continues its momentum following another record-breaking summer season
American Red Cross, NAACP Announce Dr. Charles R. Drew Documentary
The American Red Cross and the NAACP will premiere Iconic Excellence: The Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew, a new documentary honoring the father of blood banking, Sept. 18 on the American Red Cross YouTube channel
MS NOW Announces Newest Weekend Program, The Assignment with Antonia Hylton
Based in New York, The Assignment with Antonia Hylton will serve as destination viewing for the latest political and cultural headlines, informative discussions and fresh insights from top lawmakers and changemakers
‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’ Returns Wednesday, October 7
“Tyler Perry’s Sistas” returns for the second half of its milestone 10th season Wednesday, October 7, at 9 PM ET/8 PM CT, with new episodes airing Wednesdays on BET
The Varnell Hill Show Premieres September 1, 2026
The Varnell Hill Show reunites Martin Lawrence and Bentley Kyle Evans nearly three decades after Tommy Davidson’s Varnell made his unforgettable debut on the iconic sitcom, “Martin.”
Animals | Official Teaser | Netflix
Animals stars Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Christopher Woodley, Matt Gerald, Jacob Estrada, with Luis Gerardo Méndez, and Steven Yeun
Anthony Anderson Being Honored at 26th Annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Celebrity Dinner
“I am truly honored to be recognized by the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation and to be part of an evening that brings together people who are passionate about giving back,” said Anthony Anderson
ESPN, SWAC Reach 6-Year Agreement
ESPN and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) have reached a new multi-year media rights agreement through the 2030-31 academic year
Chelsea Gray Added To Prime Video WNBA Coverage
Chelsea Gray is one of the most decorated players in WNBA history, combining elite court vision and playmaking with a championship résumé that is unmatched among active players
MS. PAT SETTLES IT Returns With Season 3B on June 30
BET Media Group announced the return of the hit courtroom series MS. PAT SETTLES IT
STARZ Releases Trailer for Final Season of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
“POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN” PREMIERING ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12