Tonight (July 16th), BET’s “Tales” which is in its second season, will premiere their latest episode inspired by Mary J Blige’s “My Life” song, in which The Knockturnal’s own Chasity Saunders will star on the episode as the character Ashley. After years of interviewing a who’s who of Hollywood A listers, Saunders is ready to show that she can stand toe to toe in the same spotlight as the greats on screen.
In 2017, Murder Inc head Irv Gotti premiered a new television series concept on BET, an anthology series called Tales in which each episode story line was based upon lyrics from popular hip hop and R&B songs such as Fetty Wap’s Trap Queen. On July 2nd the series will return to BET for season two with premiere of the episode “Brothers”, which stars Elijah Kelly, and is inspired by a new track by Kanye West of the same name.
The man who originated the Shaft character in 1971, Richard Roundtree has returned to the series for the fifth time, reprising his role which garnered him a Golden Globe nomination inn 1972.
Alexandra Shipp is set to have her second film this month debut at the box office when “Shaft” arrives on June 14th. Shipp who currently stars as Storm in the recently released “Dark Phoenix” film, is playing the role of Sasha in the latest installment in the Shaft film series. Shipp chatted with The Knockturnal at New York City’s red Rooster about working with Samuel L. Jackson, and Jessie T. Usher as well as about her upcoming projects.
Just two months after gracing the big screen as tech mogul Jordan in the comedy “Little,” Regina Hall is again returning to show off her unique comedic chops in the latest film in the Shaft film franchise.
Three years after directing “Ride Along 2,” Tim Story’s latest project is directing the newest film in the “Shaft” movie franchise.
There’s a new Shaft in town in the latest film in the Shaft movie franchise which began in 1971 with Richard Roundtree’s portrayal of the character, followed by Samuel L Jackson taking on the character as Roundtree’s successor.
Queen Sugar, one of OWN’s hit family drama series which is helmed by Ava DuVernay will return for season 4 on June 12th. The Knockturnal sat down with the series three leading cast members Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner and Kofi Siriboe during an intimate press luncheon in New York City, where the cast discussed how themes, storylines and more from the previous seasons will be explored when the show returns.
We got a chance to speak with the makers of the Netflix Series, “When They See Us”, a retelling of the story of the Central Park Five.
After days of doing promotion around New York City for his latest album “Father of Asahd” (including an appearance on MTV Presents: Khaled-Con), DJ Khaled capped off the celebration with a release party hosted by Tidal and Dussé at Jay Z’s 40/40 Club last night (May 17th).