HollyRod Foundation Gala Brings Out Major Celebrities To Celebrate 25 Years

Husband and wife duo Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete celebrated 25 years with their foundation at their annual DesignCare Gala honoring some major changemakers in the industry. Hollywood Unlocked was invited to their red carpet event where we caught up with some of the star-studded attendees as well as the night’s award recipients. This year, HollyRod honored … Read more

Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 Comes To An Emotional End For The Guardians As We Know Them

The Marvel Universe is ever-expanding, adding parts to films we all know and love, but for the Guardians of the Galaxy, things are coming to an end with the film’s last part of the trilogy, Vol. 3. Hollywood Unlocked was on the red carpet for the world premiere which featured doting fans dressed up in … Read more

The New Biopic ‘Big George Foreman’ Dives Into The Life Of One Of The Most Iconic Boxers

When you hear the name George Foreman, you instantly think of one of two things, the legendary boxer, or the iconic food appliance, the George Foreman grill. But now, get ready to learn more about his life on the big screen. The new biopic titled ‘Big George Foreman’ tells the story of a young Foreman … Read more

Shazam: Fury Of The Gods Cast Talk Diverse Cast, Foster Families, Superpowers & More

Shazam and Billy are back and this time it’s not just them with superpowers, it’s his siblings too in the new film Shazam Fury Of The Gods. Hollywood Unlocked was on the carpet for the premiere of the new DC movie and got to talk with a lot of the cast about the sequel to … Read more

ESSENCE Honors Black Women In Hollywood At Their 16th Annual Awards Luncheon

For the past 16 years, ESSENCE, one of the leading black-owned media companies, has honored incredible black women in the industry. This year Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon was no different. While on the carpet we talked to some amazing people who were all there to do one thing, honor the work of black women. … Read more

Kerry Washington, Janelle Monáe And More Honored At 9th Annual ABFF Honors

One of black Hollywood’s biggest nights took place on Sunday, March 5th, as the American Black Film Festival Honors honored major players in the industry as well as an iconic film. Kerry Washington, Courtney B. Vance, Charles D. King, and Janelle Monáe were the biggest stars of the night as each one of them were recognized … Read more

Kerry Washington And Delroy Lindo Star In The New Hulu Series ‘UnPrisoned’

Kerry Washington portrays Paige Alexander in a new Hulu series ‘UnPrisoned’ loosely based on the real-life story of the show’s creator and executive producer Tracy McMillan. This new series is all about Paige taking in her father Edwin Alexander – played by Delroy Lindo- as he is released from prison after 17 years and is … Read more

Raven-Symoné Receives The ‘Icon Award’ At The 9th Annual Better Brothers LA Truth Awards

An icon is defined as a person widely admired, especially for having great influence, and at this year’s Truth awards, that icon was Raven-Symoné. While on the carpet, we spoke with Raven and her wife Miranda Maday about receiving the Icon Award. She shared with us that she’s happy that after 37 years she’s being … Read more

David Harbour Stars Alongside Anthony Mackie, And Jahi Winston In Netflix New Film ‘We Have A Ghost’

Netflix’s new film ‘We Have A Ghost’ may sound like a scary movie, but it’s a feel-good family movie with a little bit of murder mystery involved. Hollywood Unlocked was on the red carpet for the premiere of the film at the Netflix campus in Hollywood talking to all the stars about what fans can expect. … Read more

Mallori Johnson Stars In Her Break Out Roll For FX’s New Series ‘Kindred’

From a book to an on-screen adaptation, the late award-winning writer Octavia E. Butler’s vision for ‘Kindred’ is officially active! Hollywood Unlocked was invited to the Los Angeles premiere where we spoke with the Writer and showrunner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins who also executive produces the series and some of the cast. Jenkins, a fan of the … Read more

Jenna Ortega Plays Wednesday Addams In New Netflix Series

Netflix and Tim Burton come together for the first spinoff of everyone’s favorite member of the Addams family, Wednesday! Jenna Ortega pulled out the pigtails, all black and dry somewhat dark humor to give fans of Wednesday a backstory that many of us never knew we needed. Hollywood Unlocked was on the black carpet speaking … Read more

Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy Lives On At The ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Premiere

After four long years, Wakanda is finally back, and while honoring their fallen hero, there’s a new Black Panther on the horizon. Hollywood Unlocked was on the red carpet for the world premiere of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in Hollywood on Wednesday, where we caught up with some of the film’s biggest stars, as well … Read more

Netflix New Series ‘From Scratch’ Tells A Real Life Love Story Starring Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana portrays the real love story of Tembi Locke and her late husband in the new Netflix series ‘From Scratch’. Hollywood Unlocked was live at the Netflix campus for the premiere. We got to speak with Saldana, Locke, and her sister Attica Locke who both work as executive producers alongside Reese Witherspoon.  This story … Read more

Dwyane Wade And LeBron James Produce ‘The Redeem Team’ A look At The 2008 Mens Olympic Basketball Team

In 2008, all eyes were on the US men’s Olympic basketball team as many hoped they would live up to their name the ‘Redeem Team’, and bring home the Gold. In partnership with Netflix, the International Olympic Committee, and more, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James produced this film to give basketball fans a look into … Read more

Tyler Perry Brings ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ To Netflix After Waiting 27 Years

27 years in the making and Tyler Perry is finally bringing his highly-anticipated latest film to the big screen as the 53-year-old writes, directs, and produces the new Netflix flick, “A Jazzman’s Blues.”

Hollywood Unlocked was on the carpet for the premiere where we talked with Tyler about this latest motion picture, which tells the story of what an interracial couple goes through and the challenges that are set against them.

Related: Tyler Perry Hires Former Inmate Once Serving Life Sentence

This film holds a special place with Perry, who began writing the script back in 1995 after meeting and watching a play by the late playwright August Wilson. Perry says that Wilson, whose influence helped inspire the film, told him to write whatever he wanted to write.

The development of this script also came at a time when Perry was at his lowest, knowing that this couldn’t be the first movie to start his career. He began with plays starting with his most popular character Madea, which would propel him to land the opportunity of creating the largest black-owned production company, Tyler Perry Studios, which is based in Atlanta.

While the story of “A Jazzman’s Blues” may have been relevant for the ’90s it’s even more relevant now as lawmakers try to wipe black history away, and questions about interracial marriage and slavery are being brought back up.

Related: Tyler Perry Hires Former Inmate Once Serving Life Sentence

“A Jazzman’s Blues” is now streaming on Netflix.

Six Gen Z New Yorkers Take On Life, Love and Careers In The New Show ‘The Come Up’

‘The Come Up’ is a new show on Freeform that follows the life of six  Gen Z adults who are living a fast pace life in New York while being expected to juggle so much in their career, love, and so much more.

Taofeek Abijako, Fernando Casablancas, Ben Hard, Claude Shwartz, Ebon Gore, and Sophia Wilson opened their doors to the camera following them in this new unscripted series.

We had the chance to talk with the cast all about their vulnerabilities as they are showing fans their raw and unfiltered everyday life.

Taofeek Abijako who is from Nigeria is a major fashion designer who has had his work on the stages during New York Fashion Week making him the youngest to ever do it. Not to mention he is a Forbes 30 under 30.

Fernando Casablancas made a major splash into the modeling scene shortly as a nonbinary model who is changing the game as it needs to be.

Ebon Gore is exploring her first polyamorous relationship in this show dating and sharing her experience in a relationship with a trans man. She is also queer nightlife celebrity who always knows what’s up in New York.

Ben Hard is a Texan who recently moved to  New York but wasted no time getting on stage first standup and experienced a major first kiss which we won’t spoil for you!

KLAUD Shwartz is an actress, who was born and raised in New York sharing her experience as a trans actress who is also sharing her story about her relationship.

Sophia Wilson is all things photography, starting at the age of 13 in a professional environment, she decided school may not be for her as she’s already excelled in her given career.

Hollywood Unlocked Partners With Hidden Empire, Along With Draymond & Hazel Green For A Special Screening Of ‘The Woman King’

Viola Davis is defying all odds as she stars in the new film ‘The Woman King’ and Hollywood Unlocked had the exclusive from a special screening. In this film, Viola Davis tells a story that is based on real events of the all-female Agojie warriors. These woman fought for the West African nation of Dahomey which is … Read more

Disney and Marvel Make History With New Show ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’

Disney’s D23 expo is better than ever with major announcements for fans of all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Simpsons, and much more. This year, new shows were a major topic as Disney is rolling out live-action films starring some of our favored like Halle Bailey who’s ‘Little Mermaid”  trailer was … Read more

Tom Hanks Is Geppetto and Cynthia Erivo Is The Blue Fairy In The Live Action ‘Pinocchio’

Pinocchio

If you wished upon a star what would you wish for? The 1940 classic, ‘Pinocchio’ is back with a new cast bringing the characters so many know and loved to the big screen in a new live-action film starring Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Cynthia Erivo, Luke Evans, and more. Hollywood Unlocked was on the … Read more