The Estate of Michael Jackson filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles against The Walt Disney Company and ABC for their willful and intentional infringements of dozens of copyrights owned by the Estate that were used, without permission, in the ABC prime time special “The Last Days of Michael Jackson” broadcast last week. “Disney and… Continue reading Michael Jackson’s Estate Files Suit Against The Walt Disney Company
Category: Industry News
Comedy Central Expands its Annual Up Next Showcase
Comedy Central builds on its success of last year’s Up Next showcase at Clusterfest, featuring the network’s rising stars, by including another stand-up showcase and adding a variety showcase. The weekend will highlight over 20 comedians with two separate and distinct stand-up showcases taking place on Friday, June 1, hosted by Chris Redd with special… Continue reading Comedy Central Expands its Annual Up Next Showcase
Melvin Williams Receives First EMMY Award Nomination
Gospel Music Legend Melvin Williams Receives First EMMY Award Nomination New Documentary on PBS Follows Williams’ Journey from Mississippi Cotton Fields through Five-Decade Career in Music and Entertainment (New York, NY – May 24, 2018) – Gospel Music legend Melvin Williams, a member of the award-winning Williams Brothers, has received a 2018 Southeast EMMY… Continue reading Melvin Williams Receives First EMMY Award Nomination
Joa Macnalie Releases ‘The Hero In The Helmet: Colin Kaepernick’
First-time author Joa Macnalie has just released The Hero In The Helmet: Colin Kaepernick, through Melanin Origins, LLC. The book, which is written in a third-person narrative, will educate both parents and children on the life and legacy of this modern-day inspirational maverick. The Hero In The Helmet is available at Barnes & Noble nationwide… Continue reading Joa Macnalie Releases ‘The Hero In The Helmet: Colin Kaepernick’
Susan G. Komen & the Ad Council Launch ‘Know Your Girls’ Campaign
BLACK WOMEN ARE 40% MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM BREAST CANCER THAN WHITE WOMEN; SUSAN G. KOMEN® & THE AD COUNCIL LAUNCH EMPOWERING ‘KNOW YOUR GIRLS™’ CAMPAIGN The national campaign aims to educate black women about their breast cancer risk to address disparities (NEW YORK) – May 22, 2018 – Black women in the U.S. are 40 percent… Continue reading Susan G. Komen & the Ad Council Launch ‘Know Your Girls’ Campaign
BLACKkKLANSMAN – Official Trailer [HD] – In Theaters August 10
A Spike Lee joint. From producer Jordan Peele. Based on some fo’ real, fo’ real sh*t. Watch the #BlacKkKlansman trailer now – in theaters August 10. https://www.facebook.com/blackkklansman https://www.instagram.com/blackkklans… https://twitter.com/BlacKkKlansman http://www.blackkklansman.com/ From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It’s the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is… Continue reading BLACKkKLANSMAN – Official Trailer [HD] – In Theaters August 10
2nd Annual ABFF Greenlighters Academy is now Accepting Submissions
2ND ANNUAL ABFF GREENLIGHTERS ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS The 2018 ABFF Greenlighters Academy is now accepting submissions. The academy will take place on July 22-25 in Hollywood, CA. The program is an incubator for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities who have an interest in pursuing careers on the corporate side of the… Continue reading 2nd Annual ABFF Greenlighters Academy is now Accepting Submissions
The 3 Sides of Damien Sneed at SummerStage on June 30
City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage Presents: The 3 Sides of Damien Sneed: Classical, Jazz & Sanctified Soul on June 30; New Album Project Due June 29 The Annual Main Stage Concert Event will feature Metropolitan Opera Rising Star Brandie Sutton and Grammy Nominated Artists Stefon Harris and Keke Wyatt (New York, NY – April 24,… Continue reading The 3 Sides of Damien Sneed at SummerStage on June 30
OWN Announces Two New Series From Will Packer
OWN ANNOUNCES TWO NEW SERIES FROM PROLIFIC PRODUCER WILL PACKER Multi-Episode Straight-to-Series Orders Include Scripted Drama “Ambitions” and Unscripted Dating Show “Ready to Love” Los Angeles – April 18, 2018 – OWN has announced two new series from prolific hit-maker Will Packer (“Girls Trip,” “Straight Outta Compton,” “Ride Along,” “Roots”) and his Will… Continue reading OWN Announces Two New Series From Will Packer
BET Networks Partners with Beautycon
BET Networks reimagines the make-up tutorial format with stunning visual and shareable videos dedicated to the African American beauty enthusiast. Today, BET Digital joins forces with Beautycon to launch original short-form beauty-focused content. Featuring Black models and influencers of varying hair textures and skin tones, BET x Beautycon videos will showcase all of the latest… Continue reading BET Networks Partners with Beautycon
Tracklib Launches
Tracklib Launches Forever Changing the Way Music is Made Game-Changing New Music Tech Company Gives Music Creators Access to Legally Sample and License Music in Minutes New York, NY – April 11, 2018 – Today marks the global launch of Tracklib, the world’s first and only music service that enables music creators to… Continue reading Tracklib Launches
Virgil Abloh Becomes Louis Vuitton’s First Black Artistic Director
Virgil Abloh, 37, is making history as the first black artistic director for Louis Vuitton. This is a huge accomplishment, considering how underrepresented black names are in the luxury European world of fashion. Here’s what we know about the new designer. In 1998, Abloh started DJing for fashion parties and even opening sets for artists… Continue reading Virgil Abloh Becomes Louis Vuitton’s First Black Artistic Director
Michael Vick Announced As Guest Speaker For The 2018 Mighty Men Of Valor National Men’s Conference
Michael Vick, former NFL quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons has been announced as the 2018 special guest speaker of the highly anticipated Mighty Men of Valor National Men’s Conference, April 13-14, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, MD. Arrive early, bring friends and family to get autographed… Continue reading Michael Vick Announced As Guest Speaker For The 2018 Mighty Men Of Valor National Men’s Conference
Rev. Al Sharpton Will Host the ‘Keepers of the Dream Awards’ April 18, 2018
COMMON, JOY-ANN REID, KERRY KENNEDY & OTHERS TO HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S KEEPERS OF THE DREAM AWARDS, HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE KEPT DR. KING’S VISION VIBRANT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES Marking the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s Death, This Year’s Honorees Include Civil Rights Trailblazers, Common, Joy-Ann Reid, Richelieu Dennis, Kerry Kennedy, Robert F. Smith,… Continue reading Rev. Al Sharpton Will Host the ‘Keepers of the Dream Awards’ April 18, 2018
DJ Luke Nasty Drops ‘Cruise Control’
——-LISTEN 2 CRUISE CONTROL HERE—— DJ LUKE NASTY PREPARING TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM And he’ll performing it on tour! LOS ANGELES, CA (March 23, 2018) – Some may hear the name “DJ Luke Nasty” and think… What could I expect to hear from a rapper named Luke Nasty!?. The rapper, producer and DJ is… Continue reading DJ Luke Nasty Drops ‘Cruise Control’