Thanks to ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Black Girls Can be the Main Love Interest Too

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 Nikita Francois

While last year’s announcement of Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase caused significant discourse, Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians begins to shift its spotlight onto the developing relationship between Annabeth and Percy (Walker Scobell). If the show stays true to following the course of the books, that very relationship will cause many to engage in some deep introspection.

Interview, Television

‘Reasonable Doubt’ Star Brandee Evans on Protecting Our Youth From Predators

November 14, 2025November 15, 2025 Nikita Francois

Brandee Evans joins Season 3 of Reasonable Doubt as Monica, the talent manager of a popular musician who’s carrying a sinister secret. We chat with Evans about her role and what she hopes viewers can learn from her storyline.

Interview, Movies

The Micheaux Film Festival Highlighted Impactful Independent Films

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 Nikita Francois

This past weekend, the Micheaux Film Festival celebrated independent films with exclusive premieres, informative panels, and awards ceremonies. We had the opportunity to screen The Interview, Flight 182, and I’m in Love, three very different films that had us on the edge of our seats in unique ways.

Books, Interview

Suezette Yasmin Robotham Examines What’s Left at Your Core ‘Beyond Titles’

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 Nikita Francois

In the most meaningful and actionable ways, Beyond Titles encourages you to dig deep, confront what matters most, and reflect on how your life can move forward with intentionality.

Interview, Television

‘One Chicago’ Returns This Fall to NBC and the Stars are Ready for Major Drama

October 3, 2025 Nikita Francois

NBC’s One Chicago casts and showrunners have major storylines headed this way for the fall. We caught up with some of the actors and producers from Chicago P.D., Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire for all of the latest details.

Interview, Television

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Sprinkles Magical Character Growth Among its Actors

October 1, 2025October 2, 2025 Nikita Francois

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has shown a beautiful camaraderie between the cast of the Russo family throughout Season 2. We had a chance to chat with stars David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown to get a glimpse of how the show has shaped their relationships and what we can expect during the rest of the season.

Interview, Television

‘The Paper’ Star Ramona Young on Building a Character from Scratch

September 30, 2025October 2, 2025 Nikita Francois

The Paper has quickly proven to be the perfect follow-up to The Office. The new show picks up a few years after the events of The Office and introduces us to several new characters. We had the opportunity to speak with Ramona Young who portrays the no-nonsense and emotionally guarded Nicole Lee.

Conventions, Interview

LA Comic Con 2025 is a Verifiable Hit, with Plans for 2026 Already Underway

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Nikita Francois

LA Comic Con returned this year with packed panels, A-List special guests, and some brand new activations. Fans of Marvel, DC Comics, Disney, Universal Studios and so much more were able to soak up all of the fandom fun.

Horror, Movies, Sports

‘HIM’ is a Chilling Thriller Knocking on Athletes’ Doors

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 Nikita Francois

With bold, in-your-face depictions of football injuries and the culture surrounding professional athletes, HIM delivers a chilling commentary on pro sports that will have you at the edge of your seat. This film leaves you wondering if risking it all for the love of the game is actually worth it.

Horror, Reviews, Theme Parks

Halloween Horror Nights Returns to Universal Studios Hollywood with a Sold-Out Bang

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Nikita Francois

Last Thursday, Universal Studios Hollywood celebrated the terrifyingly exciting opening of Halloween Horror Nights with new haunted houses, returning fan favorites, and an all-new dining pass. We were there to get a first look at opening night and try it all.

Interview, Movies

‘The Man in My Basement’ Stars Discuss Fears, Race, and Guilt

September 8, 2025 Nikita Francois

The Man in My Basement is a mind-bending thriller that digs deep into fears, race, and guilt. Corey Hawkins stars in this film as a guilt-ridden man severely down on his luck when a mysterious stranger makes a lucrative offer. Anna Diop also stars as an ambitious historical curator who seeks to make history. They had a chance to discuss with The Nerds of Color how their characters process their dilemmas and what they learned from filming this adaptation.

Reviews, Streaming, Television

‘The Comic Shop’ Turns Traditional TV on Its Head

September 3, 2025September 18, 2025 Nikita Francois

The Comic Shop is a new web series that delivers big laughs and dynamic characters in the world of comic book geeks. After a highly successful Kickstarter fundraising campaign, Cheyenne Ewulu’s series brings to life a workplace comedy that centers a Black female lead and a diverse group of supporting characters.

Movies, Reviews

‘Eenie Meanie’ Revs Up the Screen with Action, Thrills, and Humor

August 21, 2025 Nikita Francois

Eenie Meanie is a high-octane thrill ride that will take you from the edge of your seat in anticipation, to laughing hysterically. Shawn Simmons expertly weaves the intricacies of an action thriller with a heist movie, featuring dynamic characters that leave you cheering for multiple sides.

Horror, Reviews, Theme Parks

‘Universal Horror Unleashed’ Terrifies Las Vegas in a Frightfully Great Way

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 Nikita Francois

In 2023, Universal announced a brand new Vegas-based attraction that promised year-round spooky haunts. Now that it has celebrated its opening day, Universal has proved that when it sprinkles its Hollywood magic on an all-new horror-themed event, their legacy as the creators of horror leaves no tomb undisturbed.

Recaps, Television

Death and Wedding Bells Come Knocking in ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Finale

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 Nikita Francois

The finale of Season 3 took us through a harrowingly close encounter with death, two reconciliations, and a pregnancy, while also leaving us with an unanswered marriage proposal and family abandonment. In many ways, you’d think this would be how a series would kick-off a new season, but by doing the opposite, The Gilded Age sets the tone of what we can look forward to in Season 4.

Horror, Theme Parks

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is Ready to Make Us Scream

August 10, 2025 Nikita Francois

This week, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando completed their Halloween Horror Nights haunted house announcements, setting off the unofficial start of this year’s Halloween season.