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Black America Web
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Black Brilliance: ‘Beyond The Gates' Cast Celebrates Renewal & Refreshing Representation At Essence Fest [Exclusive]
Under the bright lights and bold beats of this year's 2025 Essence Fest, CBS's newest soap shone bright. Beyond The Gates , the sumptuous saga of secrets, status, and the sprawling Dupree dynasty, has already been renewed for a second season, a swift and significant win for a show that only debuted in February. Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty The first daytime soap with a predominantly Black cast in more than 35 years, Beyond the Gates weaves its stories around an elite Maryland family whose power and passion extend far beyond their gated community. Created by acclaimed writer Michele Val Jean and executive produced by Sheila Ducksworth, the show has helped revitalize CBS's daytime block, with viewership gains and industry buzz to match. At Essence Fest, where Beyond the Gates felt perfectly at home amid a weekend celebrating culture, community, and creativity, BOSSIP caught up with cast members Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley, along with executive producer Sheila Ducksworth. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Images 'It feels terrific,' Ducksworth told BOSSIP when asked about the show's season two renewal. 'It's another season to bring you all the happenings of everything Beyond The Gates and with the Dupree family. It's just something that we just love more than I can even say to have the opportunity five days a week to tell these stories with these characters and really show us a side of America that people haven't seen before.' Five days a week of fierce family drama is no small feat, and one of its most talked-about characters is the fiery and fearless Dani Dupree, portrayed by Karla Mosley. Dani is the firecracker of the Dupree family who never backs down from a fight (or a suckerpunch) , especially if it involves herself or her relatives. Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty 'Yes,' Mosley said when asked if Dani is a fighter. 'And I think that's the thing. Everything she does comes from love. She just can't help it, she says, and she acts first, and then she doesn't really think that much about the repercussions, she just keeps going, but it all comes from a place of love and truth, and just wanting justice.' That blend of raw emotion and righteous energy is matched by Tamara Tunie's portrayal of Anita Dupree, the commanding yet compassionate mother at the heart of the show. Known for playing strong women across stage and screen, Tunie effortlessly pumps power and poise into her role as the Dupree matriarch. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Images 'Who does she worry about the most? Anita worries about all her children,' Tunie told BOSSIP . 'The two sisters (Dani and Nicole) are very different. Nicole is much more calm and steady, and Dani's a little more impulsive, you know, but she loves them both. And she loves them in different ways, because she meets them where they're in need, and she fills that.' The family dynamics are rich and real, but at the center of it all is a constant current, Black excellence. BOSSIP asked each cast member to define it in their own words, and the answers painted a vivid portrait of purpose and pride. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Images 'I mean, it's something that it was always expected and always was in my life. So for me, it's the norm, you know?' said Tunie. 'But it's great to be able to represent it on television, and I'm not saying Black excellence is only about wealth or money or material things. It's about what's happening in here,' she added, placing her hand over her heart. 'And how you are moving through the world. Whether you are the garbage man, the postman, or a doctor, it's how you are moving through the world and what you represent and what you're bringing and putting into the world. That's what Black excellence is, to me.' Mosley agreed, reflecting on her personal experiences while filming in the peach state's celebrated capital city, ATL. 'I think that's so beautifully put,' she said. 'And you know, it's exciting for me to be on the soap, but also to live in Atlanta, to be here in New Orleans, to be in the South around so many more Black people, and where it's the norms and just show up as you as fully as you are, and where children are encouraged to speak their minds, and that what they have to say is important and valued, and our innovation is celebrated. I think that's really what it is all about.' Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Images Then Ducksworth brought it all home with clarity and conviction. 'It's about being the best that you can be, whatever stage of your life that you're in with being the best that it can be,' she told BOSSIP . 'When I first went to put the show together, it was really about something that inspires, and something the people can aspire to. And that's exactly what this show delivers on. It's all about just being the best that you can possibly be.' As Beyond the Gates heads into its second season, its success isn't just a win for CBS, it's a triumph for storytelling that centers and celebrates the richness of Black identity. With each episode, the show redefines what daytime drama can look like, and at Essence Fest, the cast reminded us why representation means absolutely everything from inside the gates and beyond. The post Black Brilliance: 'Beyond The Gates' Cast Celebrates Renewal & Refreshing Representation At Essence Fest [Exclusive] appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO Black Brilliance: 'Beyond The Gates' Cast Celebrates Renewal & Refreshing Representation At Essence Fest [Exclusive] was originally published on
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyond The Gates Recap: Smitty Comes Dangerously Close to Upsetting The Dupree Apple Cart
Beyond The Gates Recap: Smitty Comes Dangerously Close to Upsetting The Dupree Apple Cart originally appeared on Daytime Confidential. On today's Beyond The Gates recap: Fairmont Country Club: Martin and Vernon are enjoying a meal. They talk a bit about The Articulettes before Vernon brings up that dreadful night. Martin says the past is right in front of them and isn't going anywhere. With that, the duo shoots glances at the nosy waiter. Martin is thrilled his grandfather believes him as he thought he was losing his mind. Vernon says they must do something to calm his nerves. He thinks he should make the suggestion to get the young waiter moved to a different post. They also need to find out what game the young man is playing. Martin tells his grandfather more about what happened with the young waiter the day before. Vernon thinks something more underhanded is happening. Just then, the young waiter approaches and Martin has another flashback. The young waiter says Martin looks like he saw a ghost. Vernon wonders whether they've met before. He says it's hard to tell with so many of their people looking alike – Duprees, he means. Vernon responds knowing EXACTLY what the young waiter meant. With that, Vernon dismisses him and tells Martin he knows the young man is connected to the incident. Martin agrees as he knows he was there that night. Vernon wonders why he would be here and now. With that, Vernon says they need to get to work and make their exit. Unfortunately, Martin leave his keys behind… Martin and Smitty's Place: Smitty and Tyrell are hanging out. Smitty is researching his latest articles and Tyrell compares it to his love of chess. Smitty says he is doing a profile on a police detective. Tyrell calls it a puff piece but knows his dad will turn it into something better. Tyrell asks to hear it and Smitty begins to read. He says he's done some digging and thinks there's more to this guy than meets the eye. Smitty shows his son the information about Marcel taking what appears to be bribes. He is certain something isn't right. How does a cop go from getting by to being a millionaire in such a short amount of time. They do some searching and Smitty wonders who helped Marcel hit the lottery two years prior. Police Station: Jacob is furious when Marcel approaches and asks what's up. He asks if his ire is directed at Leslie's case and Jacob gets all kids of fiery with his elder. Jacob thinks Marcel is nothing but talk. Orphey Gene's: Kat wants to talk about business while Chelsea wants to discuss her relationship with Madison. Kat wonders why she is moving at lightning speed and says she could never. They talk a bit about the meeting with the family before moving on to work issues. Kat tells Chelsea they are being sued for copyright infringement. Chelsea says the idea for the purse was hers alone. Kat believes her and Chelsea thinks someone heard the buzz about their product and is trying to profit. Kat wonders if they will always be plagued with these types of barriers. They both think they need to work together to squash the opposition, so folks know not to mess with them. Jacob arrives and Kat demands an update on THEIR case. He pushes back but Kat demands to be the first person he calls when he gets the results of the DNA test. She grabs her bag and prances towards the door where she runs into Naomi. Naomi wonders if she needs to apologize for her cousin but Jacob says she's lowkey a better partner than the one he's been assigned. Jacob asks Naomi what's up and she tells him about June and the cleanup crew. She's been displaced once again and is without any of her stuff. Jacob says he'll make some calls but thinks June shouldn't get her hopes up. Bill and Hayley's Place: Bill is going on about nonsense when Hayley confronts him about his health. She wants to know the truth so they can fight together. Bill is confused and Hayley says the insurance company called and she wants him to spill. He says he is just making sure she is protected in case anything ever happens. Hayley says she only cares about him, and he promises he's not going anywhere. Just then, Bill gets notice of Chelsea's arrival. Chelsea says she is looking for some free legal advice and shows Bill the copyright suit along with a cease-and-desist order. She promises the purse was her idea and she doesn't even know who these folks are. Chelsea wonders if they are actually capable of shutting their business down. Things get heated with the trio and Chelsea gets snarky with both Bill and Hayley. As Hayley is exiting the room, Chelsea stops her and thanks her for getting her father to the hospital and sticking by his side. She doesn't mean to offend her in her own home. She turns to Bill and says despite his heinous actions, she loves him. Bill knows he hasn't always been a good father but would love to use this opportunity to work together and get closer. Bill and Chelsea sit down, and he says the suit is simply a first effort at intimidation. Chelsea thanks her father. After some pushing, she admits she came to him because he isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. Police Station: Marcel asks Elon about Smitty's puff piece. Elon says it's mandatory as the department needs good press. Marcel indicates Smitty is asking all kinds of questions which could cause problems for him and his retirement. Elon wonders if he's been tipped off which leads Marcel to wonder if Martin is responsible. Chelsea and Kat's Digs: Tomas arrives to give Kat legal advice about Leslie's case. She asks if it's possible to hire a private DNA lab to test the sample as the city's folks are backlogged for months. Tomas says it would take the sample out of the chain of custody. Tomas and Kat get all hot and heavy when she shuts down the scene. Kat apologizes but Tomas says she's helping him be a good role model to his little brother, Ramon (when will we meet Ramon and when will he hook up with Samantha?). He says good things are worth waiting for (will he sleep with Eva before Kat?). Tomas asks if there is something she's waiting for to take that next step with him. Kat says she has seen people in her family take chances with love and be devastated. She doesn't want to be anyone's after thought. Tomas assures she won't ever be his afterthought. With that, he says he needs to go back to work. Kat embraces him but Tomas doesn't seem happy. Orphey Gene's: Naomi asks June to please let her secure safter housing. June ignores her words and asks about her things. Naomi says there's no information yet, but Jacob is on the case. June indicates she's not used to folks looking out for her. They talk about the picture and June says there's something about those kids' faces that is special. She thinks if you have a child, it makes the world better. She can imagine anything as she lives her life through that photograph. Naomi promises they will do everything they can to reunite her with her photograph. Jacob arrives with a box of June's things. She looks through everything and thanks Jacob for all his help. She rummages through the box but doesn't see the picture. June freaks out as she throws everything out of the box. At the bottom, she finds the picture and breaks down in tears. She promises her children she will never leave them again. Previous Beyond The Gates Recap: Endings Bill says Chelsea doesn't need to do anything and promises to handle everything. Elon tells Marcel he convinced PR to take the precinct off the publicity tour. There will be no more interviews for the foreseeable future. Marcel says that doesn't solve their problems as Smitty's investigation is going to lead him back to his own house. Marcel tells Elon someone needs to get the message through to him right quick. Elon promises to drive the point home. Smitty calls someone saying he needs to talk to them right now. Vernon speaks to someone (presumably Elon) that the situation needs to be shut down. Martin returns to the table at the country club and finds his keys gone. Keep checking back for the latest Beyond The Gates recaps! This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Global News
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Calgary homeowners look for answers to soaring home insurance costs after hailstorms
It was one of the costliest storms in Canadian history, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada. A hailstorm that swept through Calgary in August of 2024 did an estimated $2.8 billion in damage — the latest and most destructive of a number of storms that have struck northeast Calgary neighbourhoods in recent years. Some homeowners claim the August storm alone did up to $35,000 in damage to their home. View image in full screen The massive hail storm that hit Calgary in August 2024 was one of the costliest storms in Canadian history with close to $3 billion in damage. Global News Now, many residents are facing a huge increase in insurance premiums that have doubled, tripled or even more — some say they can't even get insurance for their homes. Story continues below advertisement With another summer storm season approaching, on Friday, residents of the communities of Redstone, Cityscape, Skyview Ranch and Cornerstone hosted a press conference to talk about the 'crisis.' 2:12 Calgary area mops up after destructive hail storm Harlin Kaur owns a house in Cornerstone. 'We weren't even being offered insurance — we were being denied coverage all together,' said Kaur. 'I said increase my premium, it's OK, increase my premium, don't deny me coverage. But they gave me a letter that said our insurance company isn't covering anyone with T3J or T3N postal codes moving forward.' Kaur said more than 10 insurance providers denied her and her parents coverage, and when they finally found a company that would insure them, the premiums increased from $180 per month to more than $500 per month. View image in full screen Harlan Kaur said the insurance premiums for her house in Cornerstone have gone from $180 per month to more than $500. per month. Global News Rob Dupree, director of Consumer and Industry Relations for the Insurance Bureau of Canada, said he sympathizes with the frustrations that some residents are feeling but also said there have been some very significant weather events over the past five years — including last summer's hailstorm. Story continues below advertisement The storm was the costliest event in Canada's history, with over 130,000 claims worth more than $3 billion in insured damaged, which is 'putting significant pressure' on home insurance premiums. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy On top of the hailstorms, Dupree said there was the Jasper fire, major flooding in Ontario, the looming threat of tariffs that are impacting many construction materials, increased labour costs and skilled labour shortages — so all of these things are compounding to put pressure on people's home insurance premiums.' 'The best thing for people to do,' said Dupree, 'because there are dozens of insurance companies that operate in Calgary, is to shop around. 'Some insurance companies make individual business decisions on the types of coverage or what coverage they offer,' added Dupree, 'but there are other companies that are able to provide coverage.' View image in full screen Calgary City Councillor Raj Dhaliwal is calling on all levels of government to work together to make changes to the building code to prevent future costly weather disasters. Global News Calgary city councillor Raj Dhaliwal, who represents the area and was also at Friday's media event, said changes are needed to the building code. Story continues below advertisement 'How do we work with other levels of government, most importantly with provincial government, to see what kind of changes could be made in the build type with the building code,' said Dhaliwal. 'So we can ensure that the new buildings that are coming in this area, which is what we call a hailstorm alley — have more resilient siding and roofing so we don't have a repeat of what happened last year.' But Dhaliwal said so far the response from the province has not been encouraging. 1:50 Calgary storm: Large hail smashes windows, damages cars and homes Reacting to an inquiry from Global News, the office of Alberta's municipal affairs minister, Joseph Schow, provided a written statement that said the province is aware of the concerns of residents and is 'working across government to find ways that may help address these concerns. ' Story continues below advertisement 'This includes new province-wide building code requirements, introduced last year, that strengthens construction standards that protect against environmental conditions such as weather.' View image in full screen Already facing skyrocketing home insurance costs, or unable to get insurance at all, many homeowners in northeast Calgary are afraid of what this summer's storm season will bring. Global News Faced with skyrocketing premiums — or unable to even get insurance — many northeast Calgary residents are fearful of what this summer's storm season will bring. 'There's a good chance, just because there is a trend,' said Kaur. 'June, July, August is when they usually occur, so I do believe there's a good chance there will be another one.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Deputies searching for missing 15-year-old Greene County girl; can you help?
Do you recognize this girl? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Greene County Sheriff's Office has asked for the public's help to find 15-year-old Brianna Dupree, according to a social media post. TRENDING STORIES: 2 juveniles arrested after traffic stop involving stolen car Popeyes manager shot in drive-thru over burnt biscuits Wrong-way driver causes fiery crash on I-75, state troopers say She is from Bath Township. Dupree is 5'7″ with brown hair and eyes and weighs 125 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black jacket and black sweatpants. If you have any information, call (937) 376-5111 or 911. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Metro
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Popular TV series that has fans ‘screaming' set to return for another season
Popular TV soap Beyond The Gates has been renewed for a second series, much to the joy of excited fans. The show premiered on CBS in February 2025 and is already a hit among viewers. It follows a number of wealthy families living in a gated community in an affluent African-American suburb of Maryland, and is the first show of its kind to focus on a Black family in 35 years. In recent episodes, a cascade of betrayals left the Dupree family reeling, and fans 'screaming'. Having already aired 50 episodes, the future of Beyond The Gates has now been confirmed. Posting a short clip to Instagram with the caption, 'Here's a little treat to start your week. You're welcome,' CBS confirmed that the show will return for a second season. The news has thrilled fans, who took to social media to share their joy. 'From the talented actors and actresses, to the creative writers, and even the hair/makeup/wardrobe department, Beyond The Gates has EARNED that renewal!!' One fan wrote on Twitter/X. 'Beyond The Gates season 2 so excited and so well deserved this show is the best show on daytime tv right now period!!' Another said, while a third added: 'Love this new soap so much.' More Trending The cast of the US soap are also delighted, with Martin Richardson star Brandon Claybon sharing his gratitude. 'So exciting!!! We are so grateful!!!' He wrote on X. View More » 'To all the fans out there, we love you! Thank you for making this happen!!' Mike Manning, who plays Bradley 'Smitty' Smith, added. MORE: EastEnders legend Lacey Turner set to exit after 21 years in dramatic story MORE: EastEnders star Heather Peace reveals breast cancer diagnosis as she shares update MORE: TV show contestant speaks out after losing $10,000 for fake singing competition
