The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their new “Pushing the Limits” World Tour to over 200 North American markets and 30 countries in 2020. Launching this December, Globetrotters’ fans will experience even bigger moments and memories, including a live world record attempt at each game. Plus, many markets will feature a glow in the dark… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters ‘Pushing The Limits’ During 2020 World Tour
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Moët & Chandon Partners With Jonathan Mannion
Moët & Chandon is pleased to announce the launch of its new annual program, Nectar of the Culture, in partnership with iconic cultural photographer, Jonathan Mannion. This debut collaboration showcases the new brand program, which celebrates the people, places and moments that push culture forward. Mannion, a respected documenter of the “Golden Era” of Hip-Hop,… Continue reading Moët & Chandon Partners With Jonathan Mannion
Mary J. Blige’s ‘HERstory, Vol. 1’ To Be Released December 6 Via UMe
Mary J. Blige, the legendary Grammy and Golden Globe winning and Oscar nominated singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist and honorary Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, will release an immersive box set of her biggest 1990s hits along with rare remixes, HERstory, Vol. 1, on December 6 via UMe. The collection will be released in three physical forms: a set of eight standard-weight… Continue reading Mary J. Blige’s ‘HERstory, Vol. 1’ To Be Released December 6 Via UMe
UMC (Urban Movie Channel) Greenlights New Docuseries ‘Behind Her Faith’
UMC (Urban Movie Channel) – the first streaming service for Black TV and film from AMC Networks – announced today that it has commissioned a new docuseries that will provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at the power of faith and its driving force on successful women in entertainment, sports, music, business, politics, and ministry. Created by writer/director Paula… Continue reading UMC (Urban Movie Channel) Greenlights New Docuseries ‘Behind Her Faith’
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
Dionne Warwick Releases New Christmas Album
Check out the magic behind the scenes of the making of “Dionne Warwick and The Voices of Christmas” Enjoying a year of achievements from earning the Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award to having a Top 3 album with “She’s Back”, the legendary Dionne Warwick will release her latest record, “Dionne Warwick and The Voices of Christmas” this… Continue reading Dionne Warwick Releases New Christmas Album
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
Michelle Obama to Release ‘Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice’
Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice, a companion to former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama’s critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling memoir, Becoming, will be published in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House. A Spanish language edition titled BECOMING:… Continue reading Michelle Obama to Release ‘Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice’
Lupita Nyong’o Joins Michael Kors To Watch Hunger Stop
Michael Kors is pleased to announce that Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong‘o has joined Watch Hunger Stop, the brand’s global philanthropic campaign against hunger. Now entering its seventh year, Watch Hunger Stop supports the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and its school meals program. The Watch Hunger Stop campaign has helped WFP deliver more… Continue reading Lupita Nyong’o Joins Michael Kors To Watch Hunger Stop
‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It 10th Anniversary Box’ Set Available For Pre-Order Now
Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson will release MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT 10TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET, a numbered, spectacularly packaged, custom box with a built-in sound responsive LED light panel on its cover. A collector’s dream, each set includes an authentic lenticular concert ticket for the July 24, 2009 performance of This Is it… Continue reading ‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It 10th Anniversary Box’ Set Available For Pre-Order Now
TIDAL Appoints Elliott Wilson As Chief Content Officer
Global music streaming and entertainment platform, TIDAL, is announcing two executive level promotions – Tony Gervino has been appointed to EVP, Editor-in-Chief and Elliott Wilson to Chief Content Officer. Tony will oversee all editorial direction at TIDAL, including leading a team of editors and programmers in multi-genre global playlist curation, as well as the digital… Continue reading TIDAL Appoints Elliott Wilson As Chief Content Officer
Pepsi & ESSENCE Launch ‘She Got Now’
PepsiCo Beverages North America, in partnership with ESSENCE, introduced today “She Got Now” – a multi-tiered platform that celebrates, supports and honors young Black women aspiring to and attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country. The platform launch will commence with a multi-campus tour honoring the homecoming traditions unique to four major… Continue reading Pepsi & ESSENCE Launch ‘She Got Now’
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