Category: Entertainment

Vudu Greenlights ‘Legacy’ A Docuseries Starring Dywane Wade, Evander Holyfield, Randall Cunningham and Their Children

Vudu, Walmart’s digital video service, and entertainment and sports media company Whistle, today announced Vudu has ordered the eight-episode docuseries, Legacy, from Whistle. The new Vudu Original will star 13-time NBA All-Star, Dwyane Wade, who will also serve as an executive producer on the series through his production company 59th & Prairie Entertainment. Legacy will… Continue reading Vudu Greenlights ‘Legacy’ A Docuseries Starring Dywane Wade, Evander Holyfield, Randall Cunningham and Their Children

Sinbad, Amanda Seales and Donnell Rawlings Among Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in January

Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of January, highlighted by headliners Sinbad, from his stand-up special “Make Me Wanna Holla,” January 2 – 4; Tony Woods, from Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, with his special guest James Altucher, January 10 and 11;… Continue reading Sinbad, Amanda Seales and Donnell Rawlings Among Comedians at Carolines on Broadway in January

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is Launching The Daily Show Podcast Universe

Comedy Central announced that The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is launching The Daily Show Podcast Universe, a new and original five-episode miniseries, as part of its growing Global Podcast Network on January 13, 2020. The limited series will parody a variety of popular podcasts and will feature Trevor Noah and The Daily Show correspondents,… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is Launching The Daily Show Podcast Universe

iONE Digital Acquire YouTube Channels: The Fumble, HollyScoop and Nerdwire

iONE Digital, a division of Urban One, Inc., and Shandy Media, Inc. announced today that iONE Digital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and looks forward to working with the employees associated with three popular YouTube Channels owned and operated by Shandy Media which was founded by Raymond Attipa and Diana Madison.… Continue reading iONE Digital Acquire YouTube Channels: The Fumble, HollyScoop and Nerdwire

MasterClass Announces Neil deGrasse Tyson to Teach Scientific Thinking and Communication

MasterClass, the platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, today announced that one of America’s best-known scientist and astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, will teach scientific thinking and communication. In his MasterClass, Tyson will teach members how to think like a scientist, providing methods and tools that empower them to identify… Continue reading MasterClass Announces Neil deGrasse Tyson to Teach Scientific Thinking and Communication

Apollo Theater and WNYC Announce 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration and Uptown Hall

The Apollo Theater and WNYC Announce the 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration “The Strategic King: MLK’s Visionary Leadership”  Co-Hosted by WNYC’s BRIAN LEHRER and JAMI FLOYD With WQXR’s TERRANCE McKNIGHT as Master of Ceremonies Guests Include the Honorable John Lewis (D-GA), Washington Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Artist Carrie Mae Weems, and former Representative… Continue reading Apollo Theater and WNYC Announce 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration and Uptown Hall

Carolines on Broadway’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular

Carolines on Broadway is inviting revelers to laugh in the New Year in the heart of Times Square when the comedy hotspot presents its annual New Year’s Eve Spectacular on Tuesday, December 31, with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets, in New York City. The New Year’s… Continue reading Carolines on Broadway’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular

Bleacher Report, Chinatown Market And At Will Media Launch Friends And Family Podcast

Bleacher Report, the leading voice for Gen Z and Millennial sports fandom and culture and Chinatown Market, one of today’s foremost streetwear brands, are partnering to launch an original video and podcast series with At Will Media that will take a look at the hottest names in streetwear design and culture. The three part series… Continue reading Bleacher Report, Chinatown Market And At Will Media Launch Friends And Family Podcast

Nick Cannon Announces Plans for Nationally Syndicated Radio Shows

Skyview Networks and Meruelo Media Partner For Syndication   LOS ANGELES, Calif. (December 4, 2019) – Entertainment mogul Nick Cannon, Skyview Networks and Meruelo Media announced today an agreement to develop Nick Cannon Radio for afternoon syndication starting January 27, 2020, and Nick Cannon Weekends debuting February 2020. Nick Cannon will be providing additional details… Continue reading Nick Cannon Announces Plans for Nationally Syndicated Radio Shows

Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer Among Named Recipients of Bounce Trumpet Awards

Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer, Marsai Martin, Ambassador Andrew Young, Hydeia Broadbent, and Phylicia Fant have been named as honorees for the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting and inspirational night celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. Hosted by EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress, and writer Wanda Sykes, the gala black-tie honors will take place Dec. 4… Continue reading Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer Among Named Recipients of Bounce Trumpet Awards

NAACP Partners With BET Networks to Broadcast the 51st NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. The announcement was made today by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell, NAACP President and CEO Derrick… Continue reading NAACP Partners With BET Networks to Broadcast the 51st NAACP Image Awards

Blake Griffin Will Host Comedy Central’s ’31 Days of Holiday Survival’

Comedy Central today announced that Blake Griffin, professional basketball star and accomplished Roaster, will host “31 Days of Holiday Survival,” a month of programming dedicated to getting you through the holidays with your sanity intact. As host, Griffin will star in interstitial sketches complementing “31 Days” programming on Comedy Central, with additional content rolling out… Continue reading Blake Griffin Will Host Comedy Central’s ’31 Days of Holiday Survival’

UMC And RLJ Entertainment Present A HOUSE DIVIDED: Season 1

Urban Movie Channel (UMC) and RLJ Entertainment will release Season 1 of the UMC Original Series A HOUSE DIVIDED on DVD and on Digital on December 3, 2019.  The 6-episode first season of the popular family drama/thriller, starring Lawrence Hilton Jacobs (The Jacksons: An American Dream), Demetria McKinney (“House of Payne,” “Saints & Sinners”), Paula… Continue reading UMC And RLJ Entertainment Present A HOUSE DIVIDED: Season 1

Oprah Winfrey And WW Announce All-Star Lineup To Join Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour

Additional Details Revealed For Full Day Wellness Event Nationwide Arena Tour Kicks Off January 4, 2020 in Ft. Lauderdale Tickets On Sale Now at Ticketmaster.com Today global media leader Oprah Winfrey revealed details of her upcoming tour with WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined), including special guests for all nine arena shows.  Oprah will sit down for… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey And WW Announce All-Star Lineup To Join Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour

Bounce Announces Two Original Holiday Movies

Bounce, the nation’s fastest-growing television network designed for African American audiences, is getting into the Holiday spirit this season by producing and premiering two original movies: Every Day But Christmas, debuting Sunday, December 1 at 9:00 p.m. EST, and Greyson Family Christmas airing Sunday, December 8 at 9:00 p.m. EST. In Every Day But Christmas,… Continue reading Bounce Announces Two Original Holiday Movies

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