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'Black Lightning' showrunner, Salim Akil has issued a statement denying abuse claims in a lawsuit from Amber Dixon Brenner.
Salim Akil, co-creator of OWN’s hit series, Love Is, has been sued by a woman who claims to have had
OWN, Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil SUED for stealing idea for 'Love Is' OWN's popular series that has been…
An exclusive interview with Cress Williams on his starring role as Jefferson Pierce on 'Black Lightning' and being the best…
Salim Akil's incredible series, 'Black Lightning' returns to CW for a second season tonight. here's five reasons you should tune…
[griojw id=”tLUj73DR” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Mara Brock Akil knows a thing or two about telling a good love story. From her cult
Love Is, is an unmissable new series created by Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil, the power couple behind 'Black…
'Half The Picture' illuminates the permeating gender gap faced by female content creators like Ava DuVernay and Gina Prince-Bythewood.
An exclusive interview with Patrick Riley, a veteran entertainment journalist who authored the upcoming book 'That's What Friends Are For:…
The Oprah Winfrey Network has ordered a new drama called "Love Is_" produced by "Being Mary Jane" creators Mara Brock…
Tamron Hall, who recently announced her departure from MSNBC News, was apparently the inspiration for BET's Being Mary Jane.
VIDEO - Being Mary Jane creator opens up about the importance of tastefully showcasing the sexual side of black women…
theGRIO REPORT - BET announced earlier this week that its long-running comedy-drama series The Game will come to an end…
theGRIO REPORT - Atlanta lived up to its reputation as the Hollywood of the South on Saturday with the advance…
theGRIO REPORT - It was all that and then some, as Essence hosted its 6th annual Black Women in Hollywood…
CLUTCH - BET has given the go ahead to another show produced by Mara and Salim Akil, the forces behind…
theGRIO's 100 - What do 'Moesha,' 'The Jamie Foxx Show,' 'Girlfriends' and 'The Game' have in common (aside from making…