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
Category: Entertainment
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
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