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Netflix Revives ‘Star Search,’ and the DMV’s Own Legends Echo Through the Reboot

by Stacy M. Brown December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

“Star Search” is returning to television in January 2026 with a new live format, hosted by Anthony Anderson, where fan votes will decide the fate of the performers in real time.

Michele Norris moderates a conversation with actresses Ebony Obsidian and Kerry Washington, and Tyler Perry, who directed “The Six Triple Eight,” at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on Nov. 20. The film is now streaming on Netflix. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian Weigh In on Powerful Lessons in ‘The Six Triple Eight’

by Micha Green December 17, 2024December 18, 2024

After seeing “The Piano Lesson,” faith leaders reflect on the messages and intersection of religious and spiritual practices at Burke Theatre in Northwest D.C. on Nov. 12. The post-screening panel included: the Rev. Cece Jones-Davis, who moderated the conversation, Alfred Street Baptist Church assistant pastors the Rev. Denzel Godlin and the Rev. Ty Jones, and Dr. Kenyatta Gilbert, dean of the Howard University School of Divinity. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

Faith

Netflix Hosts Special Screening of ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Exploring Faith and Spirituality in Black Culture

by Jada Ingleton November 20, 2024November 21, 2024

Chris Rock will be performing live from Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre for a Netflix special on March 4. (Kirill Bichutsky/Netflix)

Chris Rock to Address Oscars Slap at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theater for Live Netflix Special

by Stacy M. Brown March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Troll’ is a Familiar Creature from Norway

by DB Bantino December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Weruche Opia (left) and Marlow Barkley star in "Slumberland." (Courtesy of Netflix)

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Slumberland,’ a Film About Dreams That Won’t Put You to Sleep

by DB Bantino November 22, 2022November 23, 2022

"Is That Black Enough For You?!?," currently airing on Netflix, is a documentary by writer, director and narrator Elvis Mitchell about Black films. (Courtesy of Netflix)

‘Is That Black Enough For You?!?’ Goes Down Memory Lane

by Brenda C. Siler November 22, 2022November 23, 2022

Lauren "L.P." Paylor O’Brien (Courtesy of Netflix)

New Netflix Cocktail Competition Crowns a D.C. Bartender ‘Ultimate Drink Master’

by Kayla Benjamin November 16, 2022April 4, 2023

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle: ‘Am I Canceled or Not?’

by Stacy M. Brown October 26, 2021December 21, 2021

Chadwick Boseman

Howard U., Netflix Establish $5.4M Scholarship in Honor of Alum Chadwick Boseman

by WI Guest Author October 4, 2021December 21, 2021