Creator Kenya Barris announced on social media that the comedy show “Black-ish” has been renewed for an eighth and final season. “To ALL the people in the world I love, honor, respect and care for it is both exciting and bittersweet to share that black-ish been RENEWED by ABC for …
Read More »Anthony Anderson Talks His Return To College, “Black-Ish” & More
Actor Anthony Anderson sat down with The Breakfast Club, where he discussed dropping out of college and his re-enrollment, colon cancer awareness efforts, and more. Anderson, who just turned 50, spoke about getting a colonoscopy done live to take the stigma off of the process. “With the loss of Chadwick …
Read More »’Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Files to Dismiss Divorce Petition from Wife of 20 Years, Rainbow Barris
It looks like there has been a change of heart between Black-Ish creator Kenya Barris and wife, Rainbow. Court documents obtained by The Blast claim Kenya filed to dismiss his divorce petition on May 15. It looks like the two have reconciled and will continue to stay legally married.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: “Grown-ish,” Star Trevor Jackson Says The Show Taught Him More About The Mental Health Issue Surrounding Black Football Players
Grown-ish star Trevor Jackson says the series opened his eyes more to the mental health challenges affecting Black football players and how his character on the show made him realize he’d never want a real job. The NAACP Image Awards is one of the havens for Black excellence. While there, …
Read More »“Black-ish” Renewed For Sixth Season And Another Spinoff “Mixed-ish” Ordered By ABC
ABC’s hit series “Black-ish” has been renewed for a sixth season, and in addition, the network has announced a spinoff. The show will focus on Traci Ellis Ross’ character Rainbow and life in the ’80s as a child in a mixed race family. According to Deadline, the spinoff entitled “Mixed-ish” …
Read More »‘Black Panther,’ ‘Black-ish’ And Ella Mai Dominate The 50th Annual NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP Image Awards is an annual gala that celebrates the achievements and performances of people of color in the arts, as well as those who promote social justice through creative and entertaining endeavors. The monumental 50th Annual awards show was celebrated over the weekend and featured a number of …
Read More »Tika Sumpter and Arica Himmel Cast In Potential “Black-Ish” Prequel Pilot About Tracee Ellis Ross’ Character, Bow Johnson
Tracee Ellis Ross may be the next “Black-ish” star to receive a spinoff series based on her beloved character, Bow. But until then, ABC has selected a few Hollywood heavy hitters to star in a flashback episode that will air later this season. According to Deadline, “Workaholic” co-creator Anders Holm, …
Read More »DA Declines To Press Charges Against Anthony Anderson in Sexual Assault Investigation
Anthony Anderson is officially off the hook in the investigation into the sexual assault allegations made against him. If you recall, earlier this year, a woman told officials that the “Black-ish” star sexually assaulted her last year after the two met at an event she catered. In the docs obtained …
Read More »Will Kenya Barris’ Rumored Production Deal Make Netflix The Number One Destination For Black Creatives?
There’s a major shift taking place with the balance of black creatives at ABC Studios and Netflix. After months of speculation, last week “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris announced that he will exit from his overall production deal at ABC Studios. According to reports, the decision comes three years before his …
Read More »Yara Shahidi Got Into Every College She Applied To
Last month, it was revealed that “Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi was the recipient of a special college recommendation letter from First Lady Michelle Obama. Now, the actress is opening up about her plans for higher education. In a recent interview with Seventeen Magazine, Shahidi discussed the areas of study she …
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