Category: Entertainment

The Roots Picnic 2020 Partners With Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote For Virtual Festival Experience

This year, in partnership with Michelle Obama’s national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization, When We All Vote, The Roots are launching the 13th Annual Roots Picnic as a virtual broadcast experience on Saturday, June 27th, exclusively on YouTube. The event is Executive Produced by Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tarik Trotter (Two One Five Entertainment) and Dan Parise (DPS). Hosted by Questlove, Black Thought and Michelle Obama,… Continue reading The Roots Picnic 2020 Partners With Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote For Virtual Festival Experience

Amanda Seales to Host the “BET AWARDS” 2020 Broadcast Set to Air on BET & CBS on Sunday, June 28

BET announces the first group of performers for the 20th annual “BET AWARDS” including Alicia Keys, Chloe X Halle, DaBaby, D Smoke, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Jonathan McReynolds, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, SiR, Summer Walker, Usher, Wayne Brady and more.BET Amplified Artists, Masego and Lonr. are set to take the… Continue reading Amanda Seales to Host the “BET AWARDS” 2020 Broadcast Set to Air on BET & CBS on Sunday, June 28

Provident Music Group Becomes Provident Entertainment

Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, announced today that it has re-branded as Provident Entertainment to showcase the company’s wide spectrum of industry-leading faith based entertainment. Provident Entertainment, which operates under the umbrella of Sony Music Nashville, includes Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Essential Worship, Essential Music Publishing, Provident Films, and Essential… Continue reading Provident Music Group Becomes Provident Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey to Host Two-Night Conversation with Black Thought-Leaders Beginning Tues, June 9 at 9PM ET/PT on OWN

In response to the continuing civil unrest in America following the tragic murder of George Floyd, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a two-night special “OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?” that will simulcast on OWN and across all of Discovery’s 18 other U.S. networks on Tuesday, June 9 (Part 1) and Wednesday,… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey to Host Two-Night Conversation with Black Thought-Leaders Beginning Tues, June 9 at 9PM ET/PT on OWN

BET+ Announces ALL THE WAY BLACK, Hosted by Chris Spencer Will Launch on Thursday, June 4

BET+ announces that its new comedy series ALL THE WAY BLACK, hosted by actor/comedian Chris Spencer (@therealchrisspencer), will launch exclusively on the streaming service Thursday, June 4 across all platforms. Viewers can binge the first half of the season on 6/4, with the second half being released at a later date. Rich in nostalgia, half-hour episodes string together clips that focus on a… Continue reading BET+ Announces ALL THE WAY BLACK, Hosted by Chris Spencer Will Launch on Thursday, June 4

BIG CED’S VERY First IGTV ‘Show’ Featuring Atlantic Records’ Sydney Margetson

  View this post on Instagram   I finally made my way to Instagram Live on the suggestion of @iamterrellblair and got a chance to drag Atlantic Records’ Sydney Margetson @asakiwi into the conversation A post shared by BIG CED (@bigced328) on May 23, 2020 at 1:00pm PDT

Comcast Xfinity X1 and Flex Customers Can Now Access Black News Channel For Free

Black News Channel, America’s first and only African American-focused 24/7 news network, is now free through the end of the year to Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, giving even more Xfinity customers access to hundreds of hours of informative, educational, and empowering programming geared toward African American audiences.   X1 and Flex customers can simply… Continue reading Comcast Xfinity X1 and Flex Customers Can Now Access Black News Channel For Free

‘The Last Dance’ was The Most-Viewed Documentary Content on ESPN

“The Last Dance” finished strong for its finale, with episodes 9 & 10 averaging 5.6 million viewers across ESPN and ESPN2. Episode 9 (9-10 p.m.) averaged 5.9 million viewers, up 10% from last Sunday, becoming the third most-watched episode of the series, trailing the record-breaking audiences of episodes 1 and 3. Episode 10 (10-11 p.m.)… Continue reading ‘The Last Dance’ was The Most-Viewed Documentary Content on ESPN

YWCA Northern New Jersey Chapter Enlists Celebrity DJ’s for Annual Fundraiser

YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) is excited to invite the community to our Virtual Dance Party: Dancing through the Decades, which takes place from 8:00-9:00 PM ET on May 19, 20, and 21. Our live 3-day party will be hosted each night by a different celebrity DJ on their Instagram and YWCANNJ’s Instragram Live (@ywcannj).… Continue reading YWCA Northern New Jersey Chapter Enlists Celebrity DJ’s for Annual Fundraiser

Urban One, Inc. Announces The Launch Of Its New Non-profit Organization, Urban One Community Works, Inc.

URBAN ONE today announced the launch of Urban One Community Works, Inc., a new 501(c)(3) organization that provides charitable assistance and services. The non-profit’s first philanthropic act was to make a financial contribution to two organizations, Martha’s Table and From Streets to Skills. The donations will assist with their efforts to support students, families and the elderly in… Continue reading Urban One, Inc. Announces The Launch Of Its New Non-profit Organization, Urban One Community Works, Inc.

Harlem Globetrotters to Celebrate Legend Curly Neal on May 19

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today their plans to celebrate the life and career of  Fred “Curly” Neal — the Globetrotter icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile.  Neal, who passed away on March 26 and was laid to rest in Houston on April 10th, would have turned 78 years old on May… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters to Celebrate Legend Curly Neal on May 19

BET Announces Renewals of ‘Tyler Perry’s The Oval’ and ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’

BET announced second season pick-ups of original dramas “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” and “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” from Tyler Perry. The two series hold top spots as the #1 and #2 as new scripted cable series, respectively, for general market P18-49 & P2+*. Production of the original drama is slated to start at Tyler Perry Studios… Continue reading BET Announces Renewals of ‘Tyler Perry’s The Oval’ and ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’

Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish And Byron Allen To Co-Host Two-Hour ‘Feeding America Comedy Festival’ On NBC

Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish and Byron Allen will serve as co-hosts for the two-hour comedy special “Feeding America Comedy Festival” on Sunday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. In addition, the telecast – from Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios and Funny Or Die – has added Michael Che, Will Smith, Will Ferrell,… Continue reading Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish And Byron Allen To Co-Host Two-Hour ‘Feeding America Comedy Festival’ On NBC

Oprah Winfrey Network Adds Two New Unscripted Series To Its Popular Saturday Night Lineup

Filmed Virtually, the Uplifting Series Include “Fear Not with Iyanla Vanzant” Starring OWN’s Inspirational Life Coach Iyanla Vanzant and “Girlfriends Check In,” an Intimate Gabfest Between Fan Favorite Celebrities and Their Real-Life Friends Los Angeles – While the nation is staying safer at home together, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that beginning May 16,… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey Network Adds Two New Unscripted Series To Its Popular Saturday Night Lineup

BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios Announce TYLER PERRY’S BRUH to Debut May 7th

BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios announced that the new original series TYLER PERRY’S BRUH will launch on Thursday, May 7 exclusively across all platforms. The first three episodes of the 24-episode season will be available to stream at launch, with a new episode dropping each subsequent week. Perry’s second original series for BET+, the dramedy… Continue reading BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios Announce TYLER PERRY’S BRUH to Debut May 7th

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