‘Moonlight’ Star Trevante Rhodes Brings Realism Onscreen

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The same morning the two-minute trailer for director Barry Jenkins’ second feature film, Moonlight, was released, actor Trevante Rhodes, who portrays the adult version...

The Burton Wire Google Hangout 10/19: Birth of a Nation

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UPDATE: To watch The Burton Wire's Google Hangout on black film and The Birth of a Nation, click here. Join The Burton Wire's Google Hangout...

Maya Angelou: Documentary Opens in Theaters Today

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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise documentary opens in theaters today. The documentary chronicles the life of the late Dr. Angelou through exploration of...

HBO’s ‘Insecure:’ Issa Rae Takes Charge

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Issa Rae used to mask her online addiction from her peers. The then-teenage budding tech junkie cut her teeth frequently logging on AOL, creating...

Howard U: School of Communications to Be Named for Cathy Hughes

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The Hilltop Online is reporting Howard University's School of Communications will change its name to honor legendary broadcaster Cathy Hughes. The school will now...

Queen of Katwe Disappoints at the Box-Office

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Scott Mendelson of Forbes is reporting the weekend box-office for Mira Nair's 'Queen of Katwe' starring Academy award-nominated actor David Oyelowo, Academy award-winning actress...

‘When the Bough Breaks’: Thriller Hits Theaters Today

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The highly anticipated thriller 'When the Bough Breaks," starring Regina Hall, Morris Chestnut, Jaz Sinclair and Romany Falco lands in theaters today. The film...

Queen Sugar: Ava DuVernay’s Series Debuts on OWN

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  The Own Network's highly anticipated new scripted drama, 'Queen Sugar' debuts tonight at 10/9 Central. Starring Rutina Wesley (True Blood), Dawn Lyen-Gardner (Luke Cage) and...

Tyler Perry Has High Hopes for ‘Too Close to Home’

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It fascinates Tyler Perry to create programming structured around people and what results from their choices. The dynamic actor, writer, producer, playwright and director’s latest...

AnimeKon 2016: Inside the Caribbean’s Celebration of Geek & Pop Culture

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AnimeKon 2016, one of the Caribbean's largest celebrations of Geek and Pop Culture took place August 27-28. Thousands of people came from all over...