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
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Russ Releases SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE
RUSS RELEASES THIRD MAJOR LABEL ALBUM SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE VIA COLUMBIA RECORDS NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE ‘SHAKE THE GLOBE TOUR’ SET FOR SUMMER 2020 Multiplatinum recording artist and producer Russ has officially released his third major label album, SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE, today via Columbia Records. The album features 12 brand-new songs, including the recently-released… Continue reading Russ Releases SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE
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
Torae Presents ‘The Business of Music’ at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY
LEARN THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC THROUGH PROFESSOR TORAE 8 WEEK COURSE BEGINS FEBRUARY 26TH Thursday, January 29, 2020 (Brooklyn, NY) – As seen on BILLBOARD, A new hip-hop education course, “The Business of Music”, is an eight-week course taking place this spring semester at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY conducted by Torae. The… Continue reading Torae Presents ‘The Business of Music’ at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY
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
Spike Lee to Receive Toronto Black Film Festival’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) presented by TD Bank in collaboration with Global News, is honored to present Academy Award Winning director and Cannes Film Festival’s first Black Jury President, Spike Lee, with the TBFF 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, February 13, 7 PM at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. #TBFF20 is thrilled to grant him this prestigious award in recognition of his body of… Continue reading Spike Lee to Receive Toronto Black Film Festival’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
21st ANNUAL SUPER BOWL GOSPEL CELEBRATION TO AIR ON BET NETWORKS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020
21st ANNUAL SUPER BOWL GOSPEL CELEBRATION TO AIR ON BET NETWORKS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 AT 8 PM ET/PT HOSTED BY NATIONAL RADIO/TV PERSONALITY RICKEY SMILEY NFL BROTHERS QUINCY WILLIAMS AND QUINNEN WILLIAMS SET TO BE HONORED WITH 2020 “FAITH IN ACTION” AWARD PERFORMANCES BY COMMISSIONED, DONNIE MCCLURKIN, TRAVIS GREENE, LE’ANDRIA JOHNSON, MELVIN CRISPELL III, THE NFL… Continue reading 21st ANNUAL SUPER BOWL GOSPEL CELEBRATION TO AIR ON BET NETWORKS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020
SiriusXM Presents ‘Young Dolph x Key Glock: No Rules Tour’
Tickets Are Available For the Paper Route EMPIRE Duo’s Upcoming Tour, Which Kicks Off On February 5th in Seattle The Tour: Joining forces for the Billboard Top 10 album Dum & Dummer, Paper Route EMPIRE bigwigs Young Dolph and Key Glock formed one of 2019’s most impressive rap duos. Taking their triumphant trap flexes… Continue reading SiriusXM Presents ‘Young Dolph x Key Glock: No Rules Tour’
Trap Music Museum Unveils Its First Female Exhibit Honoring Cardi B & Nicki Minaj
RECAP: TRAP MUSIC MUSEUM UNVEILS ITS FIRST FEMALE EXHIBIT HONORING CARDI B AND NICKI MINAJ Set Design: Set By Skye @setbyskye Photo Credit: Brandon Robinson Atlanta, GA (January xx, 2020) The Trap Music Museum paid homage to the culture’s leading ladies with a new exhibit celebrating Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. Sponsored by Martell and Slim & Husky’s Pizza, the event was attended by hundreds of Atlanta’s tastemakers… Continue reading Trap Music Museum Unveils Its First Female Exhibit Honoring Cardi B & Nicki Minaj
Beyoncé And Sony/ATV Music Publishing Sign Global Agreement
Beyoncé and Sony/ATV Music Publishing today announced a global agreement covering the music icon’s entire song catalog, including seminal hits from her start with Destiny’s Child, through her unparalleled collection of solo works written throughout her career. “I am excited for what’s to come with my continued partnership with Jon Platt in his new leadership… Continue reading Beyoncé And Sony/ATV Music Publishing Sign Global Agreement
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’
ESPN Announces 2020 WNBA Season Television Schedule
17-game Slate Tips-off May 16 Five Appearances by Defending Champions Washington Mystics Entire Post Season Available on ESPN Networks ESPN continues its longstanding commitment to the WNBA with a 17-game television slate for the 2020 regular season with games available across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. The schedule includes multiple appearances by WNBA MVP Elena Delle… Continue reading ESPN Announces 2020 WNBA Season Television Schedule