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Production on the summer blockbuster "Furious 7" was well underway in November 2013 when the lead actor Paul Walker died in an explosive car crash. Walker was 40 years old and enjoying a successful run with the hugely successful "Fast & Furious" franchise when he died in a high-performance sports car driven by his friend and business partner Roger Rodas.

Combine a famous Christian couple with a burgeoning network, sprinkle in some comic relief, add a little drama and the result is "Mann & Wife," a series that's certain to find success among critics and television audiences.

The 2015 Stellar Awards offered the familiar - a deserving award for a newcomer, several rousing performances -- and the unfamiliar: a surprise reunion of Destiny's Child members; Kelly Rowland, Beyonce and Michelle Williams.

A film, which rests entirely on a sadomasochistic tryst, is bound to raise a few quizzical brows in the Christian community but "Fifty Shades of Grey" is not nearly as erotic as you've been led to believe.

He was snubbed of an Oscar nomination, but at the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) ceremony, David Oyelowo had a reason to celebrate. Awarded the best actor accolade for his portrayal of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King in the drama "Selma," Oyelowo heaped praises on the film's director Ava DuVernay and producer Oprah Winfrey.

Young women competing on television for the affection of a wealthy bachelor is nothing new, but what makes WE tv's latest reality series stand out is the show's inclusion of a spiritual advisor.

There's a scene in "Unbroken" where a young and restless Louie Zamperini is sitting in a church while the priest shares a passage from Genesis 1:16. Unfocused and disinterested, a young Zamperini (played by CJ Valleroy) is far more interested in other members of the congregation particularly a young woman seated across the pew. But when he hears the priest tell congregants to "love thy enemy" it's a line that captures his attention.

It's tough to loathe this family friendly flick especially with its adorable little star Quvenzhané Wallis, but it's also tough to love it. Simply put, this updated tale of a little girl who comes into good fortune by a twist of fate offers nothing new than a modern stamp. In other words, it's an unnecessary reboot.

In a year filled with so many great albums, the 2015 Image Award Outstanding Gospel Album nominees are clearly at the top of their music game. But, there can only be one winner. This year's nominees include albums from a former member of one of the biggest girl groups in music history, a minister and an R&B legend.

The idea of rapper-turned-actor Ice Cube playing God in a movie may sound facetious, but in "The Book of Life," Cube is the Supreme Being.

In the film which hits theaters this Friday, actor Shia LaBeouf who is best known for the "Transformers" film franchise plays a soldier with a penchant for preaching.

Actress Tasha Smith has made us laugh - laugh hard - with her off-the-wall, over-the-top characters, from the opinionated 'Jennifer' in "Daddy's Little Girls" to the annoying and abrasive 'Angela,' in Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?"

When they are done right, they can make you feel you know a famous person intimately. Such is the case with "I am Ali." A revealing and intimate feature documentary on one of the most recognized sports figures in history, it's a well edited and engaging piece that features previously unseen family photographs and private tape recordings.

There's a hopeful romantic, a hardworking perfectionist, a tough straight talker and a serial cheater. A series starting Tuesday on Oprah Winfrey's OWN network, Tyler Perry's multicultural new drama "If Loving You Is Wrong' has all the right dramatic ingredients.

A huge occasion which feeds our endless appetite for star gawking, the BET Awards is a cultural event that has emerged as one of the biggest nights in black entertainment.

BET Networks announced the nominees for their annual BET Awards showcase.

Pop Christian artist JKingdom is urging Christians to pray for disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who was caught on tape last month making a series of racist remarks.

Charlie Wilson is incredibly open, honest and extremely candid when talking about the ups and downs his life and career have taken. The Grammy-nominated singer who struggled with drug addiction and a period of homelessness, stands as a symbol of success and inspiration and it's all due, he says, to his faith in God.

For Christian actress Erica Hubbard, her faith plays a huge role in picking projects. The star of the popular comedy series "Let's Stay Together" which is produced by talk show host Queen Latifah, Hubbard is also known for her portrayal of Cassie Sutton in the family-oriented series drama "Lincoln Heights."

There's vulgar language, nudity, inappropriate sexual references and constant drug use, but for the creators of the Showtime series "House of Lies" it's the norm of the industry.

Like thousands of other young women, Taraji P. Henson, who moved into Hollywood's acting elite with her Oscar nomination in 2009, came to Los Angeles with big dreams.

With elaborate sets, moments of magic and stirring live performances, BET's annual Celebration of Gospel, which took place on Saturday, lived up to the show's 14-year legacy.

Taraji P. Henson will succeed Steve Harvey as host of the 14th BET Celebration of Gospel show.

There's a familiar thread that runs through most of Tyler Perry's films, for the actor, director and playwright has long embraced religion in his projects.

McClurkin, a Grammy Award-winning Gospel artist was one of several celebs who recently attended the Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheon. An event that honors spiritual players in the entertainment industry, this year's honorees included gospel powerhouse Tamela and David Mann, TV producer Bentley Kyle Evans, stuntman Matt Sigloch and Lou Gossett Jr., the award-winning actor and social activist.