Photo Courtesy of The Brand Agency/Paramount+ I was invited to the VIP preview of Paramount+ The Lodge and it did not disappoint! Paramount+'s The Lodge at SXSW 2026 offers a playful Texas-inspired escape right in the middle of the festival buzz. Designed to capture the feel of a classic Texas lodge, the space immerses festival goein themed activations inspired by some of Paramount+’s biggest titles while still embracing the creative spirit that defines SXSW. This lodge

There’s a new villain in town on season three of Peacock's "House of Villains ", Plane Jane. Not to be mistaken for plain Jane, the breakout star from RuPaul's Drag Race arrives with sky-high confidence, razor-sharp wit, and just the right amount of chaos. She brings the drama, the glamour, and a fearless, bad-ass energy that’s helping make this season arguably the most entertaining one yet. Plane and I sat down for a virtual moment where she spilled some "tea", shared her

Photo Courtesy of NBC/Peacock In my latest conversation, I had the pleasure of spotlighting the brilliant Adrian Lester and his role in Ponies (Persons of No Interest) a project that challenges perception, power, and the quiet complexities of people who often go unseen. Lester brings a commanding yet measured presence to the screen, embodying a character layered with restraint, intelligence, and quiet intensity. What makes his performance so compelling is the nuance. He does

Photo Credit: Casey Durkin/NBC Happiness is more than a feeling, it's a location set in NBC’s hit series Happy’s Place . The show centers Bobbie , played by Reba McEntire, who inherits her late father’s bar. Her world quickly becomes complicated when she learns she will have a new business partner: Isabella , portrayed by Belissa Escobedo, a twenty-something half-sister she never knew existed. Happy's Place builds a strong sense of community, warmth, and joy, honoring the me

Cassandra Freeman's stardom was meant to be. With a range that extends from relatable character types such as "Sylvia" from Spike Lee's "Inside Man" to our generation's beloved "Aunt Viv" on Peacock's "Bel-Air", she's become one our favorites to watch. Photo Credit: Anne Marie Fox/PEACOCK While she may be an expert in her craft, it didn't happen overnight. It didn't happen without consistency, effort and ambition. Freeman attended NYU Tisch School of the Arts where she receiv

From P-Valley , Luke Cage , Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, and many more, John Clarence Stewart brings his talent and brilliance to season 2 of NBC's hit medical drama, Brilliant Minds as Dr. Anthony Thorne. Season 2 is here, and Dr. Anthony Thorne has arrived to help save the day and provide care at Bronx General. As the new season unfolds, Dr. Thorne is showing us that Black men can lead, heal, and create new safe havens in medical care. Although fictional, Dr. Thorne and J

The Chosen: Last Supper Official Trailer (Season 5) Jesus of Nazareth was chosen and Mother Mary (Vanessa Benavente) gave him life....