Showtime has debuted a new teaser for its upcoming Whitney Houston documentary, Whitney. “Can I Be Me.” The trailer features archival footage of Whitney, as a voice is heard saying, “Whitney Houston died from a broken heart.” The film, which first premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York in April, offers behind-the-scenes material, candid interviews from those who […]

Vibe has reported that Steve Harvey has revived Showtime at the Apollo with help from Fox. Harvey said in a statement, “We all had such a blast on the two specials that aired earlier this season, that we thought it really deserved being a weekly event. But our mission is a little different this time […]

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'Disgraced' is a riveting documentary about Baylor University Black basketball player Patrick Dennehy, who was slain by a teammate in a story than has more twists and turns than a thriller.

Showtime Documentary Films has confirmed its Whitney Houston documentary Whitney: Can I Be Me will premiere at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival next month. The movie will air on Showtime later this year. Whitney Houston was a six-time Grammy-winner whose bright career was eclipsed by years of drug addiction and erratic behavior. She accidentally drowned […]

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Sasha Obama was noticeably absent during President Obama's final speech on Tuesday. According to reports, she was studying for an exam.

Miss Martin Lawrence’s comedy? Well, the former Martin star, who toured earlier this year, is back. Showtime announced that Lawrence’s Doin’ Time: Uncut is will debut on the network, along with video-on-demand and streaming over the internet. It’s Lawrence’s first televised special in 14 years. Shadow and Act reports: Filmed live at the Orpheum Theatre […]

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Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is looking to expand her mark in the food and beverage industry. According to reports, Winfrey filed paperwork to trademark a new collection of bottled drinks and food. The line will feature coconut water, energy drinks, lemonade, and bottled water. Other products include spices, baked goods, dairy, meat, fish, preserved food […]

Idris Elba has signed on to star in a new Showtime mini-series called Guerrilla. The project takes place in the UK in the 1970s during the country’s Black Power movement. It was created by American Crime’s John Ridley.

It was Spike Lee‘s first feature film, and now he is adapting it for the small screen. “She’s Gotta Have It” is in development for…

Derwin is still missed. Although the actor that plays him, Pooch Hall, has moved on to a new show “Ray Donovan” on Showtime, playing the…

*Don Cheadle has signed on to star in Showtime’s new pilot “House of Lies.” The actor will take the lead in the half-hour dark comedy created by Matthew Carnahan (“Dirt”). The series is based on the book “House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time.” The project will enter […]

Academy Award nominee Gabourey Sidibeforis headed for the small screen with a new series pilot.