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Harlem Globetrotters To Honor Jimmy Blacklock On February 28 In Austin

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today that the team will honor current head coach and former point guard great Jimmy Blacklock as a Globetrotter Legend, the team’s highest honor short of jersey retirement, at their February 28 stop in Austin, Texas, during their 2020 “Pushing the Limits” World Tour. The event will take place in the… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters To Honor Jimmy Blacklock On February 28 In Austin

Bounce to Air New Original Black History Month Special Starring Queen Latifah, Common and Harry Belafonte Monday, Feb. 10

Bounce will world premiere an original new one-hour special, Bounce Celebrates Black History, paired with a number of popular movies inspired by contributions of African Americans, in honor of Black History Month this month. Queen Latifah, Common and Harry Belafonte headline Bounce Celebrates Black History as they present a collection of stories depicting the strength… Continue reading Bounce to Air New Original Black History Month Special Starring Queen Latifah, Common and Harry Belafonte Monday, Feb. 10

Sundance Institute Announces Tabitha Jackson as Festival Director

Sundance Institute announced Tabitha Jackson as the new Director of the Sundance Film Festival. Jackson was chosen from a worldwide search and follows outgoing Director, John Cooper, who served in the role for 11 years and will assume a newly-created Emeritus Director role. An award-winning filmmaker, she has served as Director of the Institute’s Documentary… Continue reading Sundance Institute Announces Tabitha Jackson as Festival Director

Jay Z and NFL Partnership to Aid Criminal Justice Reform

@MzHanaG Jay Z‘s decision to partner with the National Football League in August of 2019 was received by many as a betrayal of former 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the national anthem in 2016 in protest of racial profiling, and the deaths of black Americans by the dint of police. Kaepernick… Continue reading Jay Z and NFL Partnership to Aid Criminal Justice Reform

Cocktails & Cinema: Bakoso: Afrobeats of Cuba – Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6PM

Apollo Film Presents Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba as part of ImageNation’s Cocktails & Cinema Thursday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m. Harlem, N.Y., January 30, 2020 — Today the Apollo Theater announced it will screen the award-winning documentary Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba on Thursday, February 20th  at 6:30 p.m., as part of ImageNation’s Cocktails & Cinema… Continue reading Cocktails & Cinema: Bakoso: Afrobeats of Cuba – Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6PM

Alicia Keys Announces ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR

Global music icon and 15-time GRAMMY Award winner Alicia Keys announced ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR, her highly anticipated return to the stage. Keys will bring her repertoire of worldwide hits to iconic venues across North America and Europe, including a stop at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in Key’s hometown of New York… Continue reading Alicia Keys Announces ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR

Usher to Host and Perform During the 2020 ‘iHeartRadio Music Awards,’ Sunday, March 29

iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today that eight-time Grammy award-winning artist Usher, who has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, will host and perform during the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event will also feature live performances from Halsey and Lizzo, as well as previously announced performer, Justin Bieber, with more to be announced.… Continue reading Usher to Host and Perform During the 2020 ‘iHeartRadio Music Awards,’ Sunday, March 29

Amateur Night at the Apollo Kicks Off Its 86th Season February 19th

Amateur Night at the Apollo, sponsored by Coca-Cola, returns on February 19th at 7:30 p.m. marking the 86th year of the signature program, and will introduce the new “Set It Off Man” Greginald Spencer. This season, contestants will compete for the chance to win this year’s Amateur Night champion title. Apollo Theater’s signature original, large-scale… Continue reading Amateur Night at the Apollo Kicks Off Its 86th Season February 19th

Apollo Theater Kicks Off Black History Month with a Free Open House, February 1st

Apollo Theater Kicks Off Black History Month With a Free Open House Featuring film screenings, music, storytelling, and special performances   Apollo Open House Free and Open to the Public February 1st from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.  WHAT:  This February, the world-famous Apollo Theater will kick off Black History Month with Apollo Open House:… Continue reading Apollo Theater Kicks Off Black History Month with a Free Open House, February 1st

Wayne Brady Connects with BYU TV to Bring ‘Wayne Brady’s Comedy IQ’

Today at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, family entertainment network BYUtv announced its new comedy competition series “Wayne Brady’s Comedy IQ,” created and hosted by multiple Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady and his producing partner, Mandie Taketa. The show, which counts Queen Latifah among its executive producers, will premiere on April 6, 2020.… Continue reading Wayne Brady Connects with BYU TV to Bring ‘Wayne Brady’s Comedy IQ’

Common, Maxwell, Sheila E. & Talib Kweli Set To Celebrate Harry Belafonte On His 93rd Birthday

Singer, songwriter, activist and actor, Harry Belafonte will Celebrate his 93rd birthday on March 1st. In celebration of the momentous event, on March 1 in NYC at the famed Apollo Theatre, artists from all walks of life will come together to celebrate and perform.  Aloe Blacc, Alice Smith , Macy Gray ,Talib Kweli,  John Forté,… Continue reading Common, Maxwell, Sheila E. & Talib Kweli Set To Celebrate Harry Belafonte On His 93rd Birthday

OJ25 – ‘Trial Of The Century’ – Premieres Thurs. Jan. 23 On Court TV

OJ25, the new Court TV’s first original true crime series which will look back at the world-famous O.J. Simpson murder case 25 years later, will world premiere on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 9:00 p.m. (ET) on Court TV. Watch sneak peek here. OJ25 will give viewers a front row seat in the Simpson jury box, to… Continue reading OJ25 – ‘Trial Of The Century’ – Premieres Thurs. Jan. 23 On Court TV

Bounce to Present New Original Movie The Nomads On MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20

Bounce will present the world television premiere of The Nomads — based-on-a-true-story about a female African-American teacher who joins forces with a male Caucasian colleague to develop a men’s rugby team in an inner-city school in North Philadelphia — on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Watch promo here.… Continue reading Bounce to Present New Original Movie The Nomads On MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20

NBA, Twitter and Turner Sports Announce Partnership Extension

After celebrating 10 years of #NBATwitter, the National Basketball Association (NBA), Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) and Turner Sports today announced a multiyear partnership extension that brings more live NBA game and on-demand content to Twitter than ever before. “As early adopters of the social platform, it is exciting to see the #NBATwitter community grow into one of… Continue reading NBA, Twitter and Turner Sports Announce Partnership Extension

Lil Wayne to Headline ‘Delano Live Presented by TIDAL’ Concert Series

sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, and global music and entertainment streaming platform, TIDAL, announce the second installment of the new “Delano Live Presented by TIDAL” concert series. The upcoming event will take place Friday, January 31st with a headlining performance from Grammy-Award winning rapper, Lil Wayne, at… Continue reading Lil Wayne to Headline ‘Delano Live Presented by TIDAL’ Concert Series

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