Category: Entertainment

‘TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S FAREWELL PLAY’ SET TO LAUNCH ON BET+ AUGUST 27

BET+ announces “TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S FAREWELL PLAY” will launch exclusively on the platform Thursday, August 27.  In Tyler Perry’s final stage run as Madea, he pulls together some of his audience’s favorite characters for a family gathering.  Madea, Mr. Brown, Cora, and Aunt Bam are all under one roof for over two hours of pure… Continue reading ‘TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S FAREWELL PLAY’ SET TO LAUNCH ON BET+ AUGUST 27

Blackville, a Community of Black Creatives, Issues Statement of Equality and Reconciliation to Hollywood

Hashtags and symbolic gestures go only a certain distance. To confront and remove implicit, in-built bias in the entertainment industry and especially Hollywood, a community of creatives have come together to form Blackville. Blackville has recently released a statement addressed to Hollywood and available on its official website. Blackville Founder Built for Black people, by Black… Continue reading Blackville, a Community of Black Creatives, Issues Statement of Equality and Reconciliation to Hollywood

New Season of CNN’s ‘United Shades of America’ Premieres 7/19

The multiple Emmy Award-winning CNN Original Series, United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, returns for its fifth season on Sunday, July 19, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.   United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, produced by Zero Point Zero (Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown), is an eight-part docuseries that follows sociopolitical comedian W.… Continue reading New Season of CNN’s ‘United Shades of America’ Premieres 7/19

WNBA Announces A 2020 Season Dedicated To Social Justice

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) today announced the launch of a new platform, The Justice Movement, and the creation of the WNBA/WNBPA Social Justice Council. The collaborative efforts of the League and the Players Association represent an unprecedented and bold new commitment to advancing social justice by… Continue reading WNBA Announces A 2020 Season Dedicated To Social Justice

MTV’s ‘VMAs’ Returns to New York City

Following New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Monday morning press briefing, MTV announced that the 2020 “VMAs” will return to New York City on Sunday, August 30th at Barclays Center. This year’s screen breaking spectacle will bring together music fans worldwide and pay homage to the strength, spirit, and incredible resilience of NYC and its… Continue reading MTV’s ‘VMAs’ Returns to New York City

HBO Max Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to ‘David Makes Man’

Season One of “OWN” and Warner Horizon Scripted Television’s Peabody Award–winning series “David Makes Man,” a one-hour lyrical drama created by Academy Award®–winning screenwriter/Tony Award–nominated playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”), will be available to stream on HBO Max starting July 16. The series centers on David, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted… Continue reading HBO Max Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to ‘David Makes Man’

Jay Pharoah to Host Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered July 11, 2020

Comedian and actor Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, 2 Minutes of Fame), will host Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered (previously Game Face).  The remotely produced six-episode game show features panelists Darci Lynne and All That’s Lex Lumpkin and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, who must guess the identities of virtually disguised celebrity guests.  Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered premieres Saturday, July 11, at… Continue reading Jay Pharoah to Host Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered July 11, 2020

NICKELODEON’S NICK NEWS RETURNS WITH KIDS, RACE AND UNITY: A NICK NEWS SPECIAL

Nickelodeon’s heralded Nick News marks its return with a special hour-long presentation–Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, premiering Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).  Hosted by global superstar Alicia Keys, the program will amplify the voices and experiences of Black children across the country amid current events.  The special will feature the… Continue reading NICKELODEON’S NICK NEWS RETURNS WITH KIDS, RACE AND UNITY: A NICK NEWS SPECIAL

Philo Adds EPIX and STARZ to its Service

Philo, the national TV streaming service, today announced that it is adding EPIX and STARZ to its line-up of top entertainment, lifestyle and knowledge-based programming. Packed with premium entertainment viewing options and multiple networks in each package, these networks will be available for an additional monthly fee to all new and existing subscribers. Philo’s standard… Continue reading Philo Adds EPIX and STARZ to its Service

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

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