New York, NY – April 28, 2025 – Today, BET+ and BET Studios announced the season two greenlight of “DIARRA FROM DETROIT,” the critically acclaimed dramedy from creator, executive producer, writer, and star Diarra Kilpatrick. Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry, and Jon Chaffin are confirmed to return as series regulars in the upcoming season, continuing their dynamic roles alongside Kilpatrick.
“Following a breakout first season that quickly became a favorite among both fans and critics, BET Studios is excited to bring DIARRA FROM DETROIT back to BET+ for season two,” said Aisha Summers Burke, Executive Vice-President, and General Manager, BET Studios. “Diarra’s voice is bold, original, and unapologetically real—exactly the kind of storytelling that resonates deeply with our audience. This next chapter raises the stakes while keeping the same sharp wit and heart that made the series a standout.”
“DIARRA FROM DETROIT” quickly captivated audiences and critics alike with its genre-blending storytelling, razor-sharp wit, and standout performances. The series was named one of the Best TV Shows of 2024 by Deadline, Rolling Stone, and Variety, and has held a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score since its March 2024 premiere. Rolling Stone hailed it “one hell of an entertaining cross-hybrid series” and “among the year’s most pleasant TV surprises,” Variety called it “refreshing, captivating, and unapologetically Black,” and The Hollywood Reporter praised it as “a sparkling showcase for creator-star Diarra Kilpatrick.”
The accolades have continued into 2025, with the series earning two Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations and nominations from the NAACP Image Awards and GLAAD Media Awards. Kilpatrick was also honored with a Gracie Award for Actress in a Breakthrough Role (Drama). During its linear run on BET in early 2025, the show solidified its hit status, ranking as the No. 1 new series on cable among Black viewers year-to-date and topping key demos including Black adults 18-49, 25-54, and total Black viewers 2+.* Among all scripted cable series, it currently ranks second overall with Black audiences 18-49 & 25-54, just behind BET long-running hit Tyler Perry’s Sistas.*
“We’re excited to be back and grateful for the opportunity to take viewers on another very wild, very Detroit adventure,” said Diarra Kilpatrick.
“It has been incredible watching fans and critics embrace this show in the way that they have and we’re so excited to be back for more,” said Kenya Barris, executive producer. “Last season proved just how wildly talented Diarra Kilpatrick is and I, for one, can’t wait for everyone to see what her and the team have in store this time around.”
Season one followed a divorcing schoolteacher who refuses to believe she’s been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date. Her determined search leads her into a decades-old mystery rooted in the Detroit underworld. As the case deepens, she enlists the help of her coworkers, friends, and lovers—forming an unlikely crew navigating danger and secrets.
Produced by BET Studios and Khalabo Ink Society, “DIARRA FROM DETROIT” is executive produced by Diarra Kilpatrick, Kenya Barris, and Miles Orion Feldsott.
Production for the new season and a premiere will be announced at a later date.
Universal has set an April 10, 2026 theatrical release for the Kat Coiro directed Italianna.
The movie’s plot is under wraps for the Ryan Engle penned fesature which stars Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple) and Regé-Jean Page (Black Bag, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves).
The pic is based on an original idea by Ryan Engle and Kristin Engle. Will Packer and Johanna Byer are producing through Will Packer Productions’ first look deal with Universal Pictures. Coiro directed the Jennifer Lopez-Owen Wilson Universal romcom Marry Me. That movie went Peacock and theatrical day-and-date and grossed $50.5M worldwide.
Currently, Italianna stands as the only major studio release in the post Easter corridor next year, the holiday falling on April 5. Universal currently has the Easter release date on hold with an untitled Illumination Animation film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.
Other 2026 releases for Universal with actual titles or proper nouns connected to them include Soulm8te (Jan. 2), Reminders of Him (Feb. 13), Mike Flanaghan’s Exorcist movie (March 13), Steven Spielberg’s Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor sci-fi event movie (June 12), Minions 3 (July 1), Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (July 17), DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island (Sept. 25), a Blumhouse title on Oct. 9, Jordan Peele’s fourth movie on Oct. 23, DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 (Dec. 23), and Focus Features’ Robert Eggers monster movie Werwulf on Christmas Day.
Uni has the following dates on hold for untitled event films: May 15, Nov. 13, Nov. 25, and Dec. 4.
Source: Deadline
The fearless anthology series Love, Death + Robots is returning for a fourth volume of mechanical madness. You can always expect this anthology series to serve up some wild stuff, and Volume 4 is definitely no exception.
“I try to get a mix of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy,” creator Tim Miller (Deadpool, Terminator: Dark Fate) tells Tudum about the new lineup of shorts. “And we work with some really fucking fantastic writers and artists.”
Love, Death + Robots is created by Tim Miller and is executive produced by David Fincher (Mindhunter, The Killer). Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Kung Fu Panda 2, Kill Team Kill) returns as supervising director. Miller, Yuh Nelson, and Fincher have all directed episodes of the series: Fincher made his animation debut with Volume 3’s “Bad Traveling.”
Each episode of Love, Death + Robots comes from a different team of artists.
Miller told Netflix, “One of my biggest joys in making LDR — and I think David shares this feeling — is when artists or directors make choices you would never make. Their ideas, shot choices, angles, sense of timing — whatever — is something foreign to your visual language but also awesome!”
As you can see in the trailer at the top of this article, you can always expect the unexpected and un-called for when it comes to Love, Death + Robots. The upcoming volume will include T. rex gladiators, scheming felines, household appliances who need better work-life balance, and much more.
“Our hope is that people begin to understand that this is a boundary-less sandbox,” said Fincher. “You know, we want to be able to play. We just want to be able to surprise people and show them stuff that hopefully scares them, or gives them the giggles: eye candy worth 11 minutes or six minutes of their time.”
“There’s amazing adaptability and flexibility there,” Yuh Nelson said. “Sometimes you have to just let it go where it’s going to go. Each season is colored differently because of the stories that are chosen. Sometimes they’re a little bit funnier, sometimes they’re really dark, sometimes they’re more focused on action. I think this season we’ve really tried to balance the light and the dark, the humor, and the real tragedy.”
There will be 10 original shorts in the new volume.
You can watch the first three volumes of Love, Death + Robots right now. Volume 4 will be streaming — or, shall we say, “extreming” — on May 15, only on Netflix.
Here are some shots and the poster from Season 4 of Love, Death + Robots:
Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black was just the beginning — make way for Tyler Perry’s She the People.
In Perry’s first comedy series on Netflix, Terri J. Vaughn stars as a politician who wins her election — and then realizes her new job will involve a lot more than what she originally signed up for. The 16 episodes in Season 1 will premiere in two batches. Part 1 will debut May 22, with Part 2 releasing Aug. 14. See new photos from the show below.
She the People is the second series under Perry’s multi-year first-look creative partnership with Netflix, which sees him write, produce, and direct films, series, and faith-based features. Perry’s latest film, The Six Triple Eight, became his most viewed film on Netflix in its first four weeks of streaming, and the release boosted viewing for his other films by 45 percent.
She The People will premiere on the heels of hit drama Beauty in Black Part 1 reaching #1 on the Global Top 10 TV List (English) after its debut in Oct. 2024.
Learn everything you need to know about the upcoming comedy, below:
The series follows politician Antoinette Dunkerson (Vaughn), whom we first meet during her campaign for Lieutenant Governor. After she wins her election, she must figure out how to thrive under a sexist and condescending governor, while attempting to keep her family in line now that they’re all in the public eye.
The She the People cast features some familiar faces from the Tyler Perry universe, including Vaughn (Daddy’s Little Girls) and Jo Marie Payton (Meet the Browns), along with newcomers like Jade Novah (That’s My Jam), Drew Olivia Tillman (This Is Us), Tré Boyd (House of Payne), and Dyon Brooks (A Naughty Christmess Story).
Perry is the writer, director, and producer of She the People. Niya Palmer is co-creator of the series with Perry. Palmer, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and star Vaughn executive produce. Bottoms, formerly the mayor of Atlanta and an adviser to President Biden, brings her political experience to the project. Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland will also produce for Tyler Perry Studios.
She the People will be sworn in this year. The first eight episodes will premiere on May 22. The next eight will drop on Aug. 14.
You get in that car,
or my foot is getting in your ass!
The HBO Original comedy special from Jerrod Carmichael DON’T BE GAY debuts SATURDAY, MAY 24 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Nina Rosenstein, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Late Night and Specials, quote: “We’ve worked with Jerrod since his first special in 2014, and it’s truly been inspiring to see him grow and push boundaries at every turn. His last special, Rothaniel, was raw, intimate, and sparked a conversation about what a comedy special could be. He pushed that even further with Reality Series, a groundbreaking blend of verité and performance in which he delivered some of his most emotionally honest work yet. This new special continues to build on that impact with the same vulnerability and sharp wit that makes Jerrod’s voice so singular.”
Emmy(R)-winning comedian Jerrod Carmichael returns to the stage for his fourth HBO stand-up special.
Jerrod Carmichael is an Emmy(R)-winning comedian from Winston-Salem, N.C. His series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” as well as his most recent special “Rothaniel” (2022), are available to stream on Max.
Performed, written, and executive produced by Jerrod Carmichael; directed and executive produced by Ari Katcher; executive produced by Matthew Vaughan, Susie Fox, and Sarah Haughney.
Two heads are better than one. Idris Elba and John Cena are Heads of State, coming to Prime Video July 2.
The UK Prime Minister (Idris Elba) and US President (John Cena) have a public rivalry that risks their countries’ alliance. But when they become targets of a powerful enemy, they’re forced to rely on each other as they go on a wild, multinational run.
Allied with Noel, a brilliant MI6 agent (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), they must find a way to thwart a conspiracy that threatens the free world.
Watch the brand new trailer above!
Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced the nominations for the 2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (AMAs), which will kick off summer with host Jennifer Lopez live from Las Vegas on Monday, May 26. Promising to be a night of unforgettable performances, including from Lopez herself, the 51st AMAs will air live coast to coast at 8:00 PM, ET / 5:00 PM, PT on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.*
Fan voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile in all award categories. Voting closes on Thursday, May 15 at 11:59:59 PM, PT, with the exception of Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year, which will remain open through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast.
The 2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS winners are voted entirely by fans. Nominees are based on key fan interactions – as reflected on the Billboard charts – including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, the entertainment industry’s most trusted data partner, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024, through March 20, 2025.
2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Nominee Highlights:
· Kendrick Lamar, who already has three American Music Awards to his name, leads this year’s nominations with a total of 10. He is nominated for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (GNX), Song of the Year (“Not Like Us”), Collaboration of the Year (“Luther” with SZA), Favorite Music Video (“Not Like Us”), Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album (GNX), Favorite Hip-Hop Song (x3 – “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin, “Not Like Us” and “Luther” with SZA). He could tie Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most awards in a single year should he win in all eight categories.
· Post Malone has previously taken home awards in the rap/hip hop and pop/rock categories. He could add to that list with possible wins for Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album (F-1 Trillion) and Favorite Country Song (“I Had Some Help” with Morgan Wallen) this year. He is also nominated for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (F-1 Trillion), Song of the Year (“I Had Some Help” with Morgan Wallen) and Collaboration of the Year (x2 – “I Had Some Help” with Morgan Wallen and “Fortnight” with Taylor Swift), for a total of eight.
· After taking home the New Artist of the Year trophy in 2019, Billie Eilish continues to dominate with nominations for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT), Song of the Year (“Birds of a Feather”), Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT) and Favorite Pop Song (“Birds of a Feather”).
· First-time nominee Chappell Roan tied Billie’s seven nominations, with a chance to take home trophies for Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess), Song of the Year (“Good Luck, Babe!”), Social Song of the Year (“HOT TO GO!”), Favorite Female Pop Artist and Favorite Pop Album (The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess). Roan is also the only artist to be nominated in all three of this year’s exciting new categories: Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Social Song of the Year.
· Also entering the AMAs chat for the first time, Shaboozey received seven nominations, including New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”), Social Song of the Year (“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”), Favorite Music Video (“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”), Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album (Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going) and Favorite Country Song (“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”).
· Other first-time nominees include Benson Boone, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lola Young, The Marias, ROSÉ, Teddy Swims, Tommy Richman, Tyla, as well as Artist of the Year nominees Sabrina Carpenter and Zach Bryan.
· Taylor Swift, the winningest artist in AMAs history, could add to her record-shattering 40 wins this year, having been nominated in six categories including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (The Tortured Poets Department), Collaboration of the Year (“Fortnight” featuring Post Malone), Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist and Favorite Pop Album (The Tortured Poets Department).
· In addition to an Album of the Year nod for COWBOY CARTER, Beyoncé is in the running for Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album.
· Hozier’s standout year earned five nominations including Song of the Year (“Too Sweet”), Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Rock Artist, Favorite Rock Album (Unreal Unearth: Unending) and Favorite Rock Song (“Too Sweet”). He would become a first-time American Music Award winner should he take home the trophy in any of these categories.
The 25th Anniversary of “BET Awards” – Culture’s Biggest Night – is going even BIGGER! BET announced today, global superstar, comedian, and entertainment mogul Kevin Hart will host “BET Awards” 2025, airing LIVE on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8 pm ET/PT. This milestone celebration will honor 25 years of cultural artistry and shine a spotlight on the most influential voices across music, film, television, and sports.
Hart is a two-time New York Times best-selling author and four-time EMMY(R) winner, known for his larger-than-life personality and unique comedic style. He will bring his signature humor and energy to the “BET Awards” stage, ensuring an unforgettable night for audiences worldwide. As one of the most influential figures in entertainment, Hart’s presence highlights BET’s commitment to celebrating Black culture and its significant contributions to the global landscape.
Since its inception, “BET Awards” has remained the most coveted stage for Black culture, recognizing and amplifying the voices and talents shaping the industry. “BET Awards” 2024 underscored BET’s singular ability to convene the largest Black audiences and drive meaningful and unforgettable cultural moments that reverberate across communities and society. “BET Awards” 2025 special 25th anniversary edition promises to deliver the ultimate show-stopping performances, powerful moments, and heartfelt tributes reflecting Black culture’s depth and richness over the last quarter century.
“I love a celebration! It’s a chance to reflect, cherish, and honor life’s unforgettable moments,” says Kevin Hart. “I’m truly honored to host the 25th BET Awards and celebrate the culture’s biggest night. This year marks the 25th anniversary, and my partners at Hartbeat, BET, and JCE are pulling out all the stops to make it a night to remember. It’s a Black-Tie affair, and you’re all invited. Tune in live on June 9th, only on BET.”
“Kevin Hart is a powerhouse of an entertainer. His impact spans comedy, film, television, and beyond. As we celebrate 25 years of the BET Awards, we couldn’t think of a more dynamic host to lead this historic night,” said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. “Kevin’s unmatched charisma, comedic brilliance, and deep-rooted connection to our culture make him the perfect choice to commemorate this milestone event.”
“For over a decade, Kevin Hart has been a beloved part of the BET family, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him return to host the 25th anniversary BET Awards,” said Scott Mills, President and CEO of BET. “His unparalleled talent, infectious energy, and deep connection to our audience make him the perfect host for this historic celebration. Kevin has continuously pushed boundaries in entertainment. On the heels of the successful launch of BET+ original series Lil Kev, we are eager to expand our partnership and continue to bring groundbreaking projects to life.”
Hart has a robust history with the BET, beginning as host of stand-up comedy showcase “Comic View: One Night Stand” in 2008. Hart also executive produced and starred in “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” the scripted parody series that premiered in 2013. On March 6, BET+ launched “Lil Kev,” the streamer’s first adult animated comedy series, based on Hart’s childhood and family, and produced by Hart’s entertainment company, Hartbeat.
Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, serves as the Executive Producer for “BET Awards” 2025, with Jamal Noisette, SVP of Tentpoles & Music Community Engagement, for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as Executive Producers.
“BET Awards” 2025 will air LIVE on Monday, June 9, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET. Expect more exciting announcements, including the star-studded lineup of performers and nominees. Additionally, Culture’s Biggest Week returns with BET Experience 2025 (BETX) -four days of immersive fan-focused events Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, ahead of “BET Awards” 2025.
It’s one and done for CBS‘ comedy series Poppa’s House, starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., which is not being renewed for a second season. It was CBS’ only freshman scripted series on the bubble and the only one to get canceled. The others — dramas Matlock, NCIS: Origins and Watson and comedy Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage — all have been picked up for next season.
As Deadline reported last month, Poppa’s House had been vying for a single remaining comedy slot on CBS’ 2025-26 schedule with three half-hour pilots: the single-camera DMV, the multi-camera Zarna, and The Neighborhood planted spinoff. It come down to DMV, Zarna and Poppa’s House, with DMV ultimately getting the spot with a series order. It was the end of the road for the others.
While Poppa’s House has been a respectable performer, earning a full-season order in November with a pickup of five additional episodes, its ratings were below the three other current CBS comedy series that have been renewed for next season: Ghosts, picked up for two seasons, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage as well as The Neighborhood, picked up for a final season.
To improve its renewal changes, Poppa’s House was asked to trim its budget. While it is multi-camera, the more cost-efficient comedy genre, the series boasts top on-screen talent in the Wayans father-and-son duo.
With the cancellation, Poppa’s House joins CBS dramas FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International and S.W.A.T., which also won’t be returning next season. The decision on Poppa’s House leaves drama The Equalizer as the only CBS scripted series still on the bubble with its odds for renewal considered 50-50.
In Poppa’s House, Wayans and Wayans Jr. star as father and son opposite Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson. Wayans Sr. portrays the legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa,” who has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired. His home life is no better, as the patriarch of the family finds himself still parenting his adult son, a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.
Dean Lorey, Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. executive produced for CBS Studios.
Source: Deadline
From Oscar® winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, producers of the landmark horror films Get Out, Us, Candyman and Nope, comes a chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry and the pursuit of excellence at any cost, featuringan electrifying dramatic performance from Marlon Wayans (Air, Respect).
HIM stars former college wide-receiver Tyriq Withers (Atlanta, the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer) as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma.
Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah’s isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox; Uncut Gems, No Sudden Move). But as Cam’s training accelerates, Isaiah’s charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for.
The film features a dynamic supporting cast including alternative comedy legend Tim Heidecker (First Time Female Director, Us) and Australian comic Jim Jefferies (The Jim Jefferies Show), plus MMA heavyweight fighter Maurice Greene and hip hop phenoms Guapdad 4000 and Grammy nominee Tierra Whack, all three in their feature film debuts.
HIM is directed by Justin Tipping (Kicks) from an acclaimed Black List screenplay by Zack Akers & Skip Bronkie (creators of the sci-fi crime series Limetown) and by Justin Tipping. The film is produced by Ian Cooper (Nope, Us), Jordan Peele (Candyman,BlacKkKlansman), Win Rosenfeld (Candyman, Lovecraft Country) and Jamal M. Watson (Hala, Sprinter) for Monkeypaw Productions and is executive produced by David Kern and Monkeypaw’s Kate Oh.