Posts by Jeandra LeBeauf
Madalen Mills shines bright among a star-studded cast in Netflix holiday film
On a scorching, 90-degree day in Los Angeles, newcomer Madalen Mills is all smiles as she describes her excitement about the release of the holiday musical film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. Presented by Netflix, the project is poised to make a cultural shift in traditional holiday movies with Madalen landing directly at the center…
Read More‘Coming 2 America’ release reset to 2021
Coming 2 America has a new release date on its new Amazon Studios platform. Originally scheduled for release in December, the highly anticipated sequel will premiere on March 5, 2021. In October, Amazon Studios acquired the film rights from Paramount Studios. At the conclusion of the original film, Akeem (Eddie Murphy) married his Queens, New…
Read MoreMarcel Spears of CBS show ‘The Neighborhood’ says Marty is still snarky
Marcel Spears of CBS’s “The Neighborhood” is fully embracing his comedic roots. In his third season as Marty — the snarky son of Calvin (Cedric The Entertainer) and Tina (Tichina Arnold) — the laughs pick up where they left off last season. In an interview with rolling out, Spears explains how his character keeps his…
Read MoreActress Alycia Pascual-Peña changing complexion of ‘Saved by the Bell’ reboot
“Saved By The Bell” not only gets a reboot but an upgrade. Alycia Pascual-Peña stars in the modern version of the 1990s classic teenage sitcom. Like the original, the new series centers around the lives of a diverse group of friends at fictional Bayside High School. In an interview with rolling out, Pascual-Peña, who was…
Read MoreNicholas Pinnock and Joy Bryant usher in new chapter on ABC’s ‘For Life’
Season two of ABC’s hit drama series “For Life” ushers in a period of transition and adjustment. Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) wins his retrial without compromising his principles. Awaiting him outside prison walls is his wife, Marie (Joy Bryant), who has her own challenges ahead as they reacclimate. Ahead of the premiere, rolling out spoke…
Read More50 Cent explains his approach to storytelling on ABC legal drama ‘For Life’
The meteoric rise of Curtis “50 Cent“ Jackson as a television producer and actor continues. Expanding beyond the STARZ network, Jackson’s second signature crime drama series, “For Life,” returns for a second season on ABC. Ahead of the season premiere, rolling out caught up with the Queens, New York, native, who serves as executive producer…
Read MoreSheaun McKinney of ‘The Neighborhood’ grateful for season 3 return to TV
CBS’s latest hit comedy “The Neighborhood” returns for its third season. Sheaun McKinney stars as Malcolm, the eldest son of Tina (Tichina Arnold) and Calvin (Cedric The Entertainer). Speaking to rolling out, McKinney discusses the new season, his theater roots, and how a book called “The Celestine Prophecies” changed him during the pandemic. “The Neighborhood”…
Read MoreActress, singer Anika Noni Rose impacts Black culture (again) in Netflix film
Anika Noni Rose is no stranger to playing roles that significantly impact and shift Black culture. With an acting career spanning more than 20 years, she appears to have a command of what it takes to remain active and relevant, especially in an industry that often is not kind to Black actresses seeking diverse roles…
Read MoreSusan Kelechi Watson and Sterling K. Brown preview season 5 of ‘This Is Us’
Susan Kelechi Watson and Sterling K. Brown‘s characters are mimicking life in a real way in the new season of “This Is Us.” Season five of the hit drama series kicked off Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, with a two-hour premiere. After the broadcast, Watson and Brown sat down with rolling out and other journalists to…
Read MoreLoretta Devine unleashes her dark side as fear-inducing practitioner in ‘Spell’
Loretta Devine is known for portraying warm, comforting characters. But in the film Spell, she completely shakes her well-known moniker. Co-starring opposite Omari Hardwick as Eloise, a hoodoo practitioner, she delivers a spine chilling performance. In a recent interview with rolling out, Devine explains how she didn’t have to lean into anything new for this…
Read More‘Black-ish’ stars Marsai Martin and Miles Brown discuss growing up on, off TV
For seven seasons, Marsai Martin and Miles Brown have grown up before our eyes as Diane and Jack, the youngest members of the Johnson family on the hit ABC comedy “Black-ish.” Today, young adulthood is fully within their sights. During an interview with rolling out, the accomplished young actors discuss how their personal growth and…
Read MoreAnthony Anderson, Marcus Scribner deepen bond in 7th season of ‘Black-ish’
“Black-ish” continues to be a force in television ratings and conversation-starting. Returning for its seventh season on ABC this week, the Johnson family continues to evolve. Speaking to rolling out, Anthony Johnson (Dre) and Marcus Scribner (Dre Jr.) weigh in on the upcoming season. Additionally, art will continue to imitate life as the upcoming election…
Read MoreLovie Simone brings life and depth to ‘The Craft’ sequel
Actress Lovie Simone is among one of the rising young stars in the next generation of Hollywood talent. With appearances in the TV drama series “Greenleaf” and the film Selah and the Spades, she is adding new life and depth to each subsequent role. In her next outing, The Craft: Legacy, Simone steps into the…
Read MoreAisha Tyler goes for laughs in holiday comedy, ‘Friendsgiving’
Aisha Tyler stars in the new holiday comedy Friendsgiving. For those unfamiliar with “Friendsgiving” is, it’s the annual get-together for people who’d rather spend Turkey Day with their friends. Speaking to rolling out, alongside co-star Malin Akerman and director Nicol Paone, Tyler shares some of her memories of Thanksgiving and other holidays spent with family…
Read MoreLeslie Jones adds game show host to growing résumé with ‘Supermarket Sweep’
Comedienne and actress Leslie Jones is adding game show host and executive producer to her already impressive résumé. This fall, Jones heads to ABC network as host and executive producer of the game show “Supermarket Sweep.” Originally airing on ABC from 1965 to 1967, the 2020 reboot of the hit show puts Jones firmly in…
Read MoreChef Jernard Wells celebrates global Black cuisine in season 2 of ‘New Soul Kitchen’
Chef Jernard Wells celebrates global Black cuisine in season 2 of “New Soul Kitchen” on Cleo TV. Wells brings worldwide flavor to the forefront with four new culinary experts. In its second season, he joins chefs specializing in vegan, savory, Afro-Cuban and Ghanian flavors. Speaking to rolling out, Wells dishes about the upcoming season and…
Read MoreNiles Fitch plays Disney’s 1st live-action Black prince
Niles Fitch is taking his place among Hollywood’s next generation of gifted Black performers. Since first appearing on Tyler Perry‘s “House of Pain,” Fitch’s upward motion includes his biggest role to date as young Randall Pearson on the NBC hit drama series, “This Is Us.” He also has appeared in Lifetime’s “Army Wives” and ABC’s…
Read MoreUrbanworld Film Festival guide: 5 independent films you should be watching
The Urbanworld Film Festival kicks off its 24th year this week with a slate of new films. Founded in 1997 by Stacey Spikes, Urbanworld, and its founding partner, HBO, is a premier platform for diverse content creators. This year’s event, running from September 23 through September 27, will feature 100 official selection panels and conversations.…
Read MoreAshleigh LaThrop combines sweetness and street smarts in web series ‘Utopia’
Actress Ashleigh LaThrop combines sweetness and street smarts in the series “Utopia.” LaThrop stars as Becky, a young lady obsessed with the comic book “Utopia.” After connecting with fellow book lovers in an online community, they discover the stories — and dangers — are real. In an interview with rolling out, LaThrop discusses her character’s…
Read MoreJohn David Washington puts physical and performance skills to work in ‘Tenet’
John David Washington blends acting and athleticism beautifully in Tenet. The innovative action-thriller in which Washington stars as a character named “The Protagonist” goes beyond using time travel to reverse wrongdoings. Speaking to rolling out, Washington discusses working with director Christopher Nolan and the challenges of pulling off the film’s inversion scenes and fight sequences.…
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