Shondaland, founded by award-winning television producer and writer Shonda Rhimes, is taking storytelling to audio by partnering with iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, to launch Shondaland Audio. The agreement includes a full slate of iHeartRadio Original Podcasts set to release over the next three years as part of the iHeartPodcast Network. Rhimes… Continue reading Shonda Rhimes Partners With iHeartMedia
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Apollo Theater Presents an Advanced Screening of Clemency featuring Alfre Woodard
The Apollo Theater announced today details outlining a partnership with the Harlem-based non-profit ImageNation Cinema Foundation to present ImageNation’s Cocktails & Cinema, a quarterly social event which will feature screenings of films and media that showcase the global Black experience. The Theater proudly launches its new series with an advance screening of the film Clemency… Continue reading Apollo Theater Presents an Advanced Screening of Clemency featuring Alfre Woodard
Wanda Sykes to Host 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards
EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress and writer Wanda Sykes will host the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. For the first time in its history, the Bounce Trumpet Awards will be held in Hollywood, taking place at the Dolby Theatre. It will tape Dec. 4, 2019 and will world premiere nationwide on Bounce on Sun. Feb. 23 at 9:00… Continue reading Wanda Sykes to Host 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards
SiriusXM and Pandora to Launch Inaugural ‘Sway Fest 2019’ on October 18
SiriusXM and Pandora to Launch Inaugural ‘Sway Fest 2019’ on October 18 Live broadcast event curated and hosted by Sway Calloway of SiriusXM’s Shade 45 Block party to be held on the streets outside of Pandora’s Oakland headquarters with community participants and special guests to be announced Four-hour special will broadcast live… Continue reading SiriusXM and Pandora to Launch Inaugural ‘Sway Fest 2019’ on October 18
50 Cent to Launch Docuseries Chronicling Celebrity Legal Woes
A new show is in development by 50 Cent‘s G-Unit Film & Television Inc.. Its aim is to analyze the legal events surrounding celebrities like Tekashi 6ix9ine, Snoop Dog, producer, Scott Storch, Rafer Alston (former NBA point guard), as well as Fitty himself. The scripted docuseries titled, A Moment In Time, will feature two stories… Continue reading 50 Cent to Launch Docuseries Chronicling Celebrity Legal Woes
John Legend to Headline at Taste of sbe Miami
sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning global hospitality brands, announces Taste of sbe Miami. The star-studded culinary celebration will bring together award winning chefs at sbe’s Delano South Beach, the iconic Art Deco property. The third Taste of sbe Miami 2019 is set to take place on Friday, November… Continue reading John Legend to Headline at Taste of sbe Miami
Aretha Franklin to be Played by Cynthia Erivo
Meet one of Hollywood’s freshest faces if you haven’t already: Cynthia Erivo. Her recent role as Hariett Tubman is surpassed by her upcoming role playing Aretha Franklin. The Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-Winning Erivo will portray Grammy Award holding/musical icon, Aretha Franklin, in the next installment of the Emmy-Winning anthology series, GENIUS: ARETHA. The new season… Continue reading Aretha Franklin to be Played by Cynthia Erivo
America’s Most Musical Family? Premieres Friday, Nov. 1
Nickelodeon has set the premiere date for its brand-new music competition series, America’s Most Musical Family: Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). 30 talented family bands performing in all genres take center stage in front of celebrity judges Grammy Award-winning global superstar Ciara, digital media sensation David Dobrik, pop icon and Broadway star Debbie… Continue reading America’s Most Musical Family? Premieres Friday, Nov. 1
Byron Allen Agrees To Purchase Eleven Television Stations For $290 Million
Entertainment Studios, one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television, with 64 shows on the air, and owner of nine 24-hour HD television networks now serving nearly 160 million subscribers — including The Weather Channel television network and its streaming service Local Now — proudly announces it has reached an agreement to… Continue reading Byron Allen Agrees To Purchase Eleven Television Stations For $290 Million
Damon Wayans, Jr and T.K. Kirkland Among the Comedians Appearing at Caroline’s in October
CHRIS HARDWICK, DAMON WAYANS, JR., MICHAEL RAPAPORT, K-VON, JASON NASH, AMIR K, T.K. KIRKLAND AND MORE TO BRING LAUGHTER TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. (September 23) — Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up… Continue reading Damon Wayans, Jr and T.K. Kirkland Among the Comedians Appearing at Caroline’s in October
Oprah Winfrey Invites Loni Love to Join ‘2020 Vision’ Tour
Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey Invites Loni Love to Join ‘2020 Vision’ Tour with WW (Los Angeles, CA) September 25, 2019 – It was nearly a year ago, The REAL Daytime Talk Show paid homage to influential talk show hosts for their Halloween special. Loni Love channeled one of her favorites Oprah Winfrey and yesterday… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey Invites Loni Love to Join ‘2020 Vision’ Tour
Loud Records Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Prudential Center October 11th
ICONIC HIP HOP LABEL, LOUD RECORDS, CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH LOUD TWENTY-FIVE AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER ON OCTOBER 11TH Performances By: Wu-Tang Clan, Three 6 Mafia, Mobb Deep, Tha Alkaholics, M.O.P., dead prez, Pete Rock, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, FunkFlex And Special Guests “While a number of record labels dominated hip-hop during rap’s golden years in… Continue reading Loud Records Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Prudential Center October 11th
Lil Yachty to Headline ‘Destination: Atlanta’ Festival
ATLANTA RAPPER LIL YACHTY TO HEADLINE JOURNEYS AND ADIDAS ORIGINALS’ FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL “DESTINATION: ATLANTA” ON SEPTEMBER 28 Lil Yachty [click to download] (ATLANTA) – September 17, 2019 – “Destination: Atlanta,” an immersive, one-day music event created by Journeys and adidas Originals today announced Lil Yachty as the headliner for their second annual festival on September… Continue reading Lil Yachty to Headline ‘Destination: Atlanta’ Festival
Verizon Fios Launches THE IMPACT NETWORK
The Impact Network, the only African American owned and operated Christian television network in the United States, is now available on Verizon Fios, channel 787 in High Definition (HD) and channel 287 in Standard Definition (SD). The network features programming on urban ministries and gospel lifestyle entertainment. “Verizon’s dedication to diversity is evident, and we’re… Continue reading Verizon Fios Launches THE IMPACT NETWORK
2019 Black Music Honors Paid Tribute To Xscape, Freddie Jackson and Others
The highly anticipated 4th Annual 2019 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett-Walker is currently airing in national broadcast syndication. The star-studded show was taped live at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny”… Continue reading 2019 Black Music Honors Paid Tribute To Xscape, Freddie Jackson and Others