Ambitions: Will Packer Celebrates New ‘OWN’ TV Show
Last night, OWN celebrated the premiere of its new drama series "Ambitions," from Will Packer Productions, at an Atlanta screening and party at The Gathering...
Cannes 2019: First Black Woman Director Competes in Main Category
Writing for the New York Times, film critic Manohla Dargis discusses the politics of identity surrounding Mati Diop, the first black...
Netflix: Streaming Giant Picks Up African Cartoon (Video)
Variety is reporting streaming giant Netflix has acquired an African animated series entitled, "Mama K's Team 4," a first for the...
Nipsey Hussle: Rapper, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur Remembered
The world is mourning the loss of rapper and philanthropist Nipsey Hussle who was killed over the weekend in front of...
Eunetta T. Boone: Veteran Comedy Writer & Producer Dies
The entertainment industry is reeling over the sudden death of Veteran comedy writer and producer Eunetta T. Boone. Boone is Executive...
Oscars 2019: The Burton Wire Crib Sheet
Tonight is the night. The 91st Annual Academy Awards ceremony is taking place and being broadcast live on ABC. This year's...
Robin Givens: ‘Ambitions’ Star Talks Longevity & ‘Boomerang’
Enduring actress Robin Givens has been in the acting game for three decades and shows no signs of slowing down. While...
SCAD aTVfest: 7th Annual TV Festival Kicks Off Today
SCAD aTVfest, Atlanta's only TV festival, kicks off today with a screening of their sitcom G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South)...
Kristoff St. John: Online Tributes Pour In for ‘Y&R’ Star
The internet is buzzing with news of the death of fan favorite Kristoff St. John, who played Neil Winters on the...
Black-Ish: Executive Producer Kenny Smith Talks Colorism Episode
Writing for The Grio, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. talked to Kenny Smith, co-showrunner and executive...