The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) and ESPN are pleased to announce a new joint student scholarship. The mission of this partnership is to provide Black women a path into careers in sports media by assisting one female undergraduate student and one female graduate student in the United States, pursuing careers in sports media.… Continue reading Alliance for Women in Media Foundation & ESPN Launch Scholarship
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Killer Mike Will Receive Inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Award
KILLER MIKE NAMED FIRST-EVER RECIPIENT OF ANNUAL BILLBOARD CHANGE MAKER AWARD AT “THE 2020 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” Rapper/Activist will be Recognized as a Leading Champion of Community Activism, Social Justice and Civil Rights LOS ANGELES, CA (October 12, 2020) – dick clark productions and NBC today announced that rapper and social activist, Killer Mike,… Continue reading Killer Mike Will Receive Inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Award
BET Announces ‘SACRIFICE’ Movie Starring Paula Patton Will Now Be a Series
BET Announces ‘SACRIFICE’ BET announced that legal thriller “SACRIFICE” starring Paula Patton (“Precious,” “Traffik”)has been picked up to series. The movie, which served as a back-door pilot, launched on BET+ in December 2019 andwas the first original film onthe streaming service. “SACRIFICE” takes place in Los Angeles following Daniella Hernandez (Patton), a highly sought-after entertainment… Continue reading BET Announces ‘SACRIFICE’ Movie Starring Paula Patton Will Now Be a Series
Seagram’s Escapes to Partner with Reality TV Stars Cynthia Bailey and Eva Marcille
Co-creator of Seagram’s Escapes Peach Bellini, reality TV star and entrepreneur Cynthia Bailey is teaming up with the brand on its newest program, Seagram’s Escapes Holiday Marketplace: Featuring Black-Owned Businesses, to help support these small businesses and drive sales during the important holiday shopping season. Seagram’s Escapes is inviting Black-owned businesses to apply (www.seagramsescapes.com/holiday-shop) for… Continue reading Seagram’s Escapes to Partner with Reality TV Stars Cynthia Bailey and Eva Marcille
iHeartMedia Launches ‘HBCU Homecoming Celebration On iHeartRadio’
iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the United States, announced today the launch of “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio,” an uplifting month-long celebration showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ (HBCU) school pride and elevating student achievement through iHeartMedia’s multiple platforms, including on-air across iHeartMedia’s Hip Hop and R&B broadcast radio stations, streaming, social channels,… Continue reading iHeartMedia Launches ‘HBCU Homecoming Celebration On iHeartRadio’
Tyler Perry Is ‘The People’s Champion of 2020’ For the ‘E! People’s Choice Awards’
Tyler Perry People’s Champion E! announced today that world-renowned entertainment mogul, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Tyler Perry will be honored with “The People’s Champion of 2020” award at the “E! People’s Choice Awards.” Perry will be recognized for his trailblazing work in entertainment, unwavering commitment to support multiple charitable organizations, and inspiring empathy and progress for… Continue reading Tyler Perry Is ‘The People’s Champion of 2020’ For the ‘E! People’s Choice Awards’
Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson Joins Nickelodeon as Vice President of News Programming
Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson Joins Nickelodeon as Vice President of News Programming Nickelodeon has named CBS News’ 60 Minutes veteran producer and Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson as Vice President of News Programming for the leading kids’ network, as well as Executive Producer of the recently rebooted Nick News series. In her newly created role, Laguerre-Wilkinson… Continue reading Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson Joins Nickelodeon as Vice President of News Programming
Keith Sweat Will Continue to Host The Sweat Hotel After Renewing His Deal With Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks announced it has renewed and extended its partnership with national radio host and R&B legend Keith Sweat. Specific terms of the long-term, multi-platform agreement were not announced. Sweat will continue to host The Sweat Hotel, the #1 nationally-syndicated R&B nighttime radio show, which can be heard by nearly three million monthly listeners on… Continue reading Keith Sweat Will Continue to Host The Sweat Hotel After Renewing His Deal With Premiere Networks
Cayman Kelly Releases New Autobiographical Book ‘From $6 an Hour to a Million Dollar Dream’
Cayman Kelly Releases Book Cayman Kelly announces the release of his autobiographical story, “From $6 an Hour to a Million Dollar Dream.” The popular voice-over artist wrote the inspirational tale and workbook to reveal the path of his rise from minimum-wage worker to becoming the national voice of ESPN and NFL Monday Night Football. Kelly’s… Continue reading Cayman Kelly Releases New Autobiographical Book ‘From $6 an Hour to a Million Dollar Dream’
Greenleaf Comes to Bounce October 4, Everybody Hates Chris Debuts October 5
Bounce, the first and only multi-platform entertainment network focusing on African Americans, today announced the addition of two popular series, Greenleaf and Everybody Hates Chris. Bounce will air Greenleaf, the multiple NAACP Image Award-winning drama, Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. (ET) starting October 4. Everybody Hates Chris, the hit sitcom loosely based on the life of… Continue reading Greenleaf Comes to Bounce October 4, Everybody Hates Chris Debuts October 5
Kerby Jean-Raymond Named Reebok’s Vice President of Creative Direction
Reebok announced the appointment of Kerby Jean-Raymond to Vice President, Creative Direction. In this role, Jean-Raymond will provide creative leadership across all design disciplines for Reebok. He will work closely with Reebok’s Product, Global Marketing, and Development organizations to ensure his design strategy is consistently implemented across all brand touchpoints. Jean-Raymond will serve on the… Continue reading Kerby Jean-Raymond Named Reebok’s Vice President of Creative Direction
OWN’S Queen Sugar to Return in 2021
OWN’S Queen Sugar OWN’S ‘QUEEN SUGAR’ RESUMES SEASON FIVE PRODUCTION IN NEW ORLEANS; SERIES TO RETURN TO OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK IN 2021 Season Five Will Tackle 2020 and the Impact of COVID-19, Black Lives Matter and Elections on the Bordelon Family and Community “Queen Sugar” Continues to Close Inclusion Gap in Hollywood, Hiring First-Time… Continue reading OWN’S Queen Sugar to Return in 2021
Knitting Factory Management (KFM) Signs SAUL WILLIAMS
KFM Signs SAUL WILLIAMS Knitting Factory Management (KFM) Signs SAUL WILLIAMS Coincides with a Bonanza of New Projects for Multi-Talented Creator Stars in AKILLA’S ESCAPE, which World Premieres at TIFF Berkeley, CA (September 23, 2020) – National 360 entertainment and hospitality powerhouse Knitting Factory Entertainment’s management unit Knitting Factory Management (KFM) has signed renowned poet,… Continue reading Knitting Factory Management (KFM) Signs SAUL WILLIAMS
Soundtrack To Documentary ‘Billie’ About The Legendary Billie Holiday To Be Released November 13
Verve/UMe will release the official companion soundtrack for the anticipated documentary, Billie, about legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday on November 13. Billie: The Original Soundtrack, which will be available on CD, LP and digitally for streaming and download, collects some of Holiday’s most popular songs featured throughout the transfixing film including “God Bless The Child,”… Continue reading Soundtrack To Documentary ‘Billie’ About The Legendary Billie Holiday To Be Released November 13
The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Icy Hot® Launch Grant Program to Help Student Athletes
The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation The financial toll of the coronavirus pandemic has many youth athletics programs grappling with drastically reduced budgets and increased expenses stemming from new safety regulations. To help support student athletes The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation is teaming up with longtime Shaquille O’Neal partner Icy Hot® to launch Get Game Ready, an initiative… Continue reading The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Icy Hot® Launch Grant Program to Help Student Athletes