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*The new Netflix film, MONSTER, centers around 17 year-old Steve Harmon; a young kid from Harlem whose life gets turned upside down when he goes from studying film to being charged with felony murder. Inspired by Walter Dean Myers 1990s novel and initially released in 2018 at the Sundance Film Festival, audiences everywhere will finally have the chance to take in this story on Friday. As we near its premier, correspondent Briana Wright spoke with some of the cast about the film’s message, un...

J Young MDK is a quadruple threat; rapper, singer, songwriter and actor, amongst other things. During the pandemic, he put his work into overdrive and released three albums in the three months. Now that outside is slowly but surely opening back up, J Young MDK is bringing us even more content! Correspondent Briana Wright spoke to the 36-year-old about what’s next and how he does it… “I just love this stuff…I just love entertainment from every aspect of it. In front of the camera and beh...

National Geographic’s “Genius” focuses on the utterly talented, singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist, Aretha Franklin. Aretha will be portrayed by Emmy Award, Tony Award and Grammy Award winning actress, Cynthia Erivo, in ’ EUR correspondent Briana Wright, spoke to Erivo about the significance of playing this role and her plans to continue to impact the industry and the community; much like Aretha. “I heard Aretha when I was about 9 years old and somet...

The 3rd season of National Geographic's 'GENIUS' focuses on Aretha Franklin. The cast & crew talk with our correspondent about the series' uniqueness & purpose.

Kelly Marie Tran is the star of new Disney film, "Raya and the Last Dragon." She speaks with our correspondent about her excitement for the role.

The creators of Disney's latest animated film, "Raya and the Last Dragon" chat with our correspondent about its production, themes, and more!

*The Critics Choice Association presents the Celebration of Black Cinema, an award show honoring the most visionary producers, directors, actors, and more who are dedicated to telling Black stories on film. EUR correspondent Briana Wright spoke to two of the show’s honorees, Shaka King and Delroy Lindo, about their recognition and their journey thus far. Shaka King, film director, is receiving the Director Award for his new film “Judas and the Black Messiah,” the biopic of American civi...

Little Women: Atlanta” is back with a new and exciting season. EUR Correspondent Briana Wright spoke with cast member, Monie Cashette, about the changes and the drama that comes with season 6. All of the cast members had to adjust to the changes that came with the new season but Monie may have had to the most. She is coming back after sitting out the majority of season 5 due to a custody battle for her son, who at the time was in Houston with his father. “Of course it was hard leaving but ...

Sandra “Pepa” Denton, together, broke barriers for women in the rap game. Now, the first ladies of hip-hop are getting the chance to tell their story with the help of G.G. Townson and Laila Odom. EUR Correspondent Briana Wright, spoke with G.G. and Laila about their roles in the upcoming Lifetime original “ SALT-N-PEPA” the biopic. The film shows the birth of their friendship and its evolution into a rap group in the late 80s and the rest was history. The performances, clubs and tour...

Netflix’s “Karate Kid” spinoff series, “Cobra Kai” has become a worldwide hit since its launch back in August. Its latest season premiered on January 1st and it has fans hooked. EUR Correspondent Briana Wright spoke with one of its stars, Vanessa Rubio, about her role in the development of the show. The series of “Karate Kid” films have been undeniably popular since it came out in the 80s. Vanessa talks about how nostalgic it is now to play a role in its spinoff, having been a f...