Black entertainment news

Here are some recent news stories and updates from the world of Black entertainment:

Movies

• "Coming 2 America" is coming to Amazon Prime Video on March 5. The sequel to the 1988 comedy classic stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and James Earl Jones.
• "The Harder They Fall" is a new Western film starring Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, and Regina King. The film is set to be released on Netflix in 2022.
• "The Woman King" is a historical epic starring Viola Davis as a general in the Kingdom of Dahomey. The film is set to be released in 2022.

TV

• "Insecure" has been renewed for a fifth and final season on HBO. The show, created by Issa Rae, follows the lives of two Black women in their 20s and 30s.
• "The Chi" has been renewed for a fifth season on Showtime. The drama series, created by Lena Waithe, explores the lives of several characters living in the South Side of Chicago.
• "Queen Sugar" has been renewed for a seventh season on OWN. The drama series, created by Ava DuVernay, follows the lives of the Bordelon family in Louisiana.

Music

• Beyoncé has released a new album, "Black Is King," which is a visual album that accompanies her 2019 album "The Lion King: The Gift."
• Kendrick Lamar has released a new album, "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers," which features the singles "N95" and "Silent Hill."
• JAY-Z has been named the richest rapper in the world by Forbes, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion.

Awards and Honors

• The NAACP Image Awards took place on March 27, with winners including "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" for Outstanding Motion Picture, "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" for Outstanding Television Movie, and "Andra Day" for Outstanding Female Artist.
• The BET Awards took place on June 27, with winners including "Chloe x Halle" for Best New Artist, "DaBaby" for Best Male Hip Hop Artist, and "Megan Thee Stallion" for Best Female Hip Hop Artist.
• The Black Reel Awards took place on February 25, with winners including "The Trial of the Chicago 7" for Outstanding Motion Picture, "The Underground Railroad" for Outstanding Television Series, and "Andra Day" for Outstanding Female Artist.

Other News

• The National Museum of African American History and Culture has launched a new exhibit, "The African American Experience in the Civil War," which explores the role of African Americans in the Civil War.
• The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History has launched a new exhibit, "The African American Experience in Science and Technology," which celebrates the contributions of African Americans to science and technology.
• The Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) has launched a new mentorship program, which pairs young Black lawyers with experienced professionals in the entertainment and sports industries.