Ziwe Cancelled by Showtime
After two successful seasons, Showtime is parting ways with the Ziwe show. Hosted by EBONY’s 2022 Power 100 awardee Ziwe Fumudoh, the show offered a controversial take on your regular talk show format. Ziwe became well loved for her intentional yet tricky interviewing style which evoked a multitude of viral moments over its short duration on air.
Hulu Announces Freaknik Documentary
Streaming platform Hulu has announced that it will be putting out a documentary about the Freaknik era in the 80’s and 90’s. Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told will document the exploits, energy and provocative attendance of those who partook in the epic party series. The event took place during spring break in Atlanta, Georgia and has sparked many reimagined iterations in modern times. Folks who have have actually experienced the era expressed anxiety over the unearthing of video footage and recollections of what took place at the “lively” event.
The Color Purple Remake Gets a Release Date
The remake of the timeless classic The Color Purple is set to be released on Christmas Day this year. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, the film is set to boast an all-star cast of talent that includes Halle Bailey, Ciara, H.E.R., Jon Batiste and Taraji P. Henson.
