A Different World

More than 30 years ago, the series premiere of A Different World introduced the world to stars like Cree Summer, Marisa Tomei, Kadeem Hardison, and […]

One of the pitfalls of acting is that those who perform for a living can become typecast and defined by one character no matter how […]

A Different World was the spin-off series that generations needed. The successful Cosby Show follow-up was originally meant to be the story of following the […]

After a major cast shake-up following Season 1, Charnele Brown joined the cast of A Different World as Kim Reese in Season 2. With Season […]

From its premiere in 1987, “A Different World” was no ordinary TV sitcom. Set at a fictionalized Virginia campus called Hillman College, it highlighted the […]

Back in 2017, the news that Marisa Tomei would be playing the role of Aunt May in Spider-Man: Homecoming, came as a surprise. As Peter […]

In 1986-87, NBC found itself in an enviable position with its Thursday night lineup of comedies (this was before they started using the term “Must […]

Tuesday, August 4, 1987, writer and producer Yvette Lee Bowser pulled out her diary and started an entry: It’s 2:52 AM. Today, I begin my […]

Marisa Tomei had a blast on the set of A Different World, but her hair didn’t. Back in October, the Oscar-winning actress, 59, took to […]

Marissa Tomei is riding the wave of critical acclaim and commercial success of her latest film, Spider-Man: No Way Home. In an interview during the […]

Picture a pampered socialite ostentatiously putting her generational wealth on display. Or an outspoken teenage activist leading a climate change protest. Or a charismatic opportunist […]

The cast of “A Different World” is hitting the road for a 10-city reunion tour of various historically Black colleges and universities. Taking place more […]

From its premiere in 1987, “A Different World” was no ordinary TV sitcom. Set at a fictionalized Virginia campus called Hillman College, it highlighted the […]

What does a former Psycho do? He becomes The Good Doctor. Freddie Highmore played Norman Bates for five seasons on Bates Motel. Most already know: […]

Fast-forward a quarter of a century, and A Different World is still on TV. Except this one’s not a rerun. Steve Harvey ends “Where Are […]

35 years after the premiere of the classic sitcom A Different World, the cast taking social media by storm after reuniting. On Oct. 1, former […]

After 35 years, a rare “Red Table Talk” event brought the cast of “A Different World” together for the first time ever. The interview reveals […]

WASHINGTON – With flat-out enthusiasm, Howard University celebrated the cast of “A Different World,” the critically acclaimed and top-rated show that prompted audiences worldwide to […]

Jasmine Guy veers across the set of NBC’s A Different World like a car about to spin off a racetrack, and everyone else stands clear. […]

The cast of A Different World is still showing off their Hillman College pride – 35 years later. A few notable sitcom alums reunited for […]