11 Key Emmy Snubs That We're Mad About
While we got some welcome surprises for 2018 Emmy Nominations, there are a few we are still salty about. We can go on and on about several actors, actresses, directors, writers and shows that should have gotten a nomination, but here are just a few that come to mind: SNUB: Logan Browning for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Dear White People For some reason,...
2018 Emmy Nominations: 'Atlanta,' 'Black-Ish' Continue To Dominate Among Black Series And Talent
Nominations for the 2018 (70th annual) Primetime Emmy Awards were announced by the Television Academy in a ceremony hosted by Samira Wiley from The Handmaid's Tale and Ryan Eggold from NBC's upcoming drama, New Amsterdam. Of note to Shadow & Act, given its stated focus: In the Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series category, Sterling K. Brown is nominated for This Is Us and...
'Tales From The Hood 2': Watch The Sequel's Incredibly Creepy Trailer
As we reported last month, Tales from the Hood is getting a sequel! In an age where filmmakers (black filmmakers, in particular) are using the horror genre as a conduit to discuss racial issues, it, of course, is fitting to see a sequel for the film. Now, fast forward a few weeks later, and we have a trailer! The duo behind the first film, Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott, is...
'Desus & Mero' Say Viceland Booted Them Off Air Two Months Early After They Signed Showtime Deal
If you were confused as to why Desus and Mero were quickly put off the air on Viceland after announcing their new deal with Showtime, we've got answers. In a new interview with Bossip, the duo is spilling all -- from Viceland ending their contract early to feeling undervalued at the network. "Vice has us for two more months….we did not leave Vice, Vice ended our contract. They...
Billy Dee Williams To Return As Lando Calrissian In 'Star Wars: Episode IX'
Billy Dee Williams returns to a galaxy far, far away! He'll reprise his role as Lando Calrissian for Star Wars: Episode IX. The Hollywood Reporter exclusively broke the news, stating, "Chatter about Williams joining the production, which is set to begin later this summer, increased in recent days when the actor bowed out of an upcoming sci-fi and pop culture convention citing a...
