Category: Industry News

Moesha and The Game to Bounce Starting February 18th

Bounce has licensed the broadcast television rights to the popular and NAACP Image Award-winning series Moesha and The Game in a multi-year agreement with CBS Television Distribution. Bounce lands all six seasons (127 episodes) of Moesha and all nine seasons (147 episodes) of The Game and will air the shows back-to-back weeknights with Moesha from… Continue reading Moesha and The Game to Bounce Starting February 18th

THE AFRICA CHANNEL Announces 20 New Shows for 2019

Celebrating a banner year for content acquisitions, The Africa Channel will air a collection of 20 new primetimes series representing premium drama, lifestyle and news programming from Africa throughout the year. In addition, the company will stream over 50 hours of content in support Black History Month on Comcast’s Xfinity platform.  VP, Programming & Acquisitions… Continue reading THE AFRICA CHANNEL Announces 20 New Shows for 2019

Carolines Comedy Madness Takes Place in March

Taking a page from the NCAA College Basketball Tournament’s “March Madness,” famed comedy venue Carolines on Broadway will present its 13th annual “Carolines Comedy Madness,” a five-round comedy competition in which 64 comedians will go head to head with audience members deciding who advances to the next rounds and who will be crowned the tournament… Continue reading Carolines Comedy Madness Takes Place in March

Jorja Smith to Perform at Laureus Awards

  JORJA SMITH TO PERFORM AT LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS ·      Grammy-nominated musician to entertain stars of sport at Laureus World Sports Awards ·      World’s most pre-eminent sports Ceremony honouring greatest athletes to take place in Monaco on February 18 ·      ‘I’m looking forward to what is sure to be a… Continue reading Jorja Smith to Perform at Laureus Awards

Quelle Chris Will Have ‘Guns’ March 29, 2019

Quelle Chris Announces New Album GUNS + Complex Title Track Premiere QUELLE CHRIS Guns “Guns is an arsenal of both sounds, styles and subjects. At its core it’s about things that can be weaponized for good or evil, including ourselves. The words we say, what we fear, how we love, how we live, what we ingest, what… Continue reading Quelle Chris Will Have ‘Guns’ March 29, 2019

Zhané’s Debut Album, ‘Pronounced Jah-Nay,’ Reissued On Its 25th Anniversary

  Urban Legends reissues Philly R&B duo Zhané’s debut album, Pronounced Jah-Nay, in honor of its 25th anniversary. Featuring timeless hits like “Hey, Mr. D.J.,” “Groove Thang,” and “Sending My Love,” the 14-track reissue is available on standard black 2LP vinyl and limited edition orange vinyl. It features the Kay Gee remix of “Groove Thing” on… Continue reading Zhané’s Debut Album, ‘Pronounced Jah-Nay,’ Reissued On Its 25th Anniversary

McDonald’s® is Sponsor Of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

  McDonald’s® USA will serve as the Official Sponsor of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, with Toyota, Procter & Gamble and L’Oréal also participating in the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions which will air exclusively on Bounce on Sunday, February 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET.  McDonald’s sponsorship includes the Rising Star Award presented by… Continue reading McDonald’s® is Sponsor Of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards

Kodak Black is ‘Dying To Live’ on Tour

Atlantic recording artist Kodak Black has announced plans for a North American headline tour. The Dying To Live Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off March 14th at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans, LA and will travel through 32 cities across North America including Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York and more,… Continue reading Kodak Black is ‘Dying To Live’ on Tour

Bruno Mars, Steve Harvey Join Beloved Benefit in Atlanta

Two of the biggest names in music and entertainment are joining forces on March 21 to help raise funds to support nonprofit organizations working to revitalize the historic Westside of Atlanta. Steve Harvey will host and Bruno Mars will headline the inaugural Beloved Benefit, which will bring together all of Atlanta to honor and celebrate… Continue reading Bruno Mars, Steve Harvey Join Beloved Benefit in Atlanta

The Nate Parker Foundation Celebrates ‘Black Bones’ and ‘Showtime’

The Nate Parker Foundation (NPF), which is dedicated to empowering young black filmmakers, celebrated two student films “Black Bones” and “Showtime,” which were featured this weekend at the Pan African Film Festival Los Angeles (PAFF-LA), which is largest black film festival in the world. Nate Parker, NPF founder and CEO said, “This is a proud… Continue reading The Nate Parker Foundation Celebrates ‘Black Bones’ and ‘Showtime’

Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary

Joint Project With Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Kevin Willmott (BlakkKlansmen) “I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled” Will Air In 2020   Hip Hop artist & entrepreneur Willie the Kid has joined on as a producer for I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled a documentary slated to be released in 2020 through PBS’ American Masters Series… Continue reading Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary

Moderators Announced For ‘Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama’ Tour

Live Nation and Crown Publishing, a part of Penguin Random House, announced the first set of moderators for the 2019 tour dates of Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama.  Produced by Live Nation, the extension of the highly successful tour kicks off in Tacoma, WA, this Friday, February 8, at the Tacoma Dome with late-night… Continue reading Moderators Announced For ‘Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama’ Tour

Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Returns to San Francisco in June

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, announced today that Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, the three-day comedy and music festival, will return to San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23, 2019. Now in its… Continue reading Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Returns to San Francisco in June

Titus Showers’ ‘In His Name’ Debuts March 15th

CELEBRATED SINGER-SONGWRITER AND NEW ARTIST TITUS SHOWERS OFFERS DEBUT RADIO SINGLE “IN HIS NAME” IMPACTING GOSPEL RADIO NOW “IN HIS NAME” DIGITAL TRACK SINGLE TO RELEASE ON ALL DIGITAL AND STREAMING PLATFORMS ALONG WITH A LIVE MUSIC VIDEO PREMIRE, FRIDAY MARCH 15, 2019 “In His Name” Audio Version Is Written by Titus Showers and Produced… Continue reading Titus Showers’ ‘In His Name’ Debuts March 15th

7th Annual Locos Por Marley Taking Place February 16th

  *Ver abajo Versión en Español* LOCOS POR JUANA ANNOUNCES THE 7TH ANNUAL LOCOS POR MARLEY CONCERT TAKING PLACE ON FEBRUARY 16TH AT VEZASUR SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: BERNZ & WREKONIZE OF ¡MAYDAY!, COASTCITY, TOMAS DÍAZ, EL B, ZANDER, TELEKINETIC WALRUS, CLEAVELAND JONES, & MORE! LOCOS POR JUANA COLLABORATE WITH GRUPO FANTASMA AND OZOMATLI ON NEW… Continue reading 7th Annual Locos Por Marley Taking Place February 16th

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