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Big Sean’s ‘I DECIDED’ Debuts at #1

BIG SEAN DEBUTS AT #1 WITH I DECIDED., NEW ALBUM ON G.O.O.D. MUSIC/DEF JAM RECORDINGS ! FOLLOWS DARK SKY PARADISE AS 2ND CONSECUTIVE #1 ALBUM DEBUT ! RIAA GOLD SINGLE “BOUNCE BACK” BLASTS TO #1 ON RHYTHMIC CHART !  5-WEEK, 21-CITY N.A. TOUR OPENS MARCH 17TH IN HOUSTON !                 (Feb. 13, 2017 – New York, NY)  Multi-platinum, Grammy®-nominated, G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam recording… Continue reading Big Sean’s ‘I DECIDED’ Debuts at #1

SLAMMA JAMMA Being Released March 24th

BASKETBALL DRAMA ‘SLAMMA JAMMA’ TO HIT THEATERS ON MARCH 24TH DURING MARCH MADNESS NFL HALL OF FAMER MICHAEL IRVIN STARS WITH SPORTS PROS JOSE CONSECO, CHRIS STAPLES AND PORTER MABERRY IN SLAM-DUNK MOVIE   For Immediate Release: (LOS ANGELES, CA) – – NFL legend Michael Irvin stars alongside slam-dunk champions Chris Staples and Porter Maberry… Continue reading SLAMMA JAMMA Being Released March 24th

iOne Digital Launches REVOLUTION, A Virtual Reality Experience

OneX, the branded content studio of iOne Digital launched REVOLUTION, a new virtual reality capability, making OneX the first branded content studio to cater to urban enthusiast and tap into the virtual reality space. OneX creates unique branded content using the latest technology in virtual reality and 360° video to tell engaging stories, give celebrity… Continue reading iOne Digital Launches REVOLUTION, A Virtual Reality Experience

32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards on TV One Sunday, April 9

Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Tamela Mann, Shirley Caesar, Jekalyn Carr, Travis Greene, VaShawn Mitchell, Tasha Cobbs, Jonathan Butler, Doug Williams, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise, Canton Jones, Jonathan McReynolds, Da’ Truth & More Set To Perform at 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Annual Salute to Gospel Music Premiering on TV One Sunday, April 9 at 7 p.m. ET… Continue reading 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards on TV One Sunday, April 9

Tributes Set for Prince and George Michael for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

The Recording Academy® has announced plans to honor two-time GRAMMY® winner George Michael and seven-time GRAMMY winner Prince with two unforgettable tribute segments on the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. While specific details for the tribute performances, including who will participate in each, remain under wraps, previously announced performers include Adele, Kelsea Ballerini, William Bell, Chance The… Continue reading Tributes Set for Prince and George Michael for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

The 2017 ‘BET Presents the American Black Film Festival Honors’ Adds Terrence Howard as Honoree

BET Networks and American Black Film Festival (ABFF)’s “BET Presents the American Black Film Festival Honors” is excited to add an iconic artist to the list of honorees. Oscar nominated actor and singer, Terrence Howard, will be presented the “Excellence in the Arts” honor. In addition, set to make special appearances are some of Young… Continue reading The 2017 ‘BET Presents the American Black Film Festival Honors’ Adds Terrence Howard as Honoree

EPIX Launches on Apple TV

Premium entertainment network EPIX announced that starting today, the EPIX app will be available on Apple TV (4th generation) to all authenticated subscribers. EPIX on Apple TV offers subscribers access to EPIX’s breadth of premium content, including its critically acclaimed original series Berlin Station and Golden Globe nominated Graves; groundbreaking original documentary programming such as America Divided; thousands of movies on demand, including big franchises The Hunger Games, James Bond and Star Trek; as well as… Continue reading EPIX Launches on Apple TV

OWN Unveils Season Two Trailer of ‘GREENLEAF’

      OWN UNVEILS SEASON TWO TRAILER OF  POPULAR DRAMA SERIES “GREENLEAF” (Photo credit: OWN) (LOS ANGELES, CA) – February 3, 2017 – Oprah Winfrey Network debuted the season two trailer for its acclaimed original drama series “Greenleaf” from Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), Emmy-nominated creator/executive producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”) and executive… Continue reading OWN Unveils Season Two Trailer of ‘GREENLEAF’

The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) Announces 2017 Schedule

The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) Announces  Official Schedule for 2017 Festival  February 22-26, 2017 ~ Marina Del Rey, California   (January 25, 2017 – Marina Del Rey, CA) – Tanya Kersey, Executive Director, announced the 2017 season of The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) with an exciting line up of 100 films, along with panels, panelists and… Continue reading The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) Announces 2017 Schedule

Nickelodeon Announces 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominations

Nickelodeon Announces 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominations Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War, Kevin Hart and Justin Timberlake Earn Most Nods across 28 Categories Voting Began Today, Thursday, Feb. 2, with WWE Superstar John Cena Hosting Show, Live on Saturday, March 11, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nickelodeon today… Continue reading Nickelodeon Announces 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominations

Urban Movie Channel to Premiere ‘No Regrets’ and ‘Hatching Shakespeare’ This Month

UMC – URBAN MOVIE CHANNEL’S FEBRUARY SLATE FEATURES EXCLUSIVE STREAMING PREMIERES OF STAR-STUDDED ROMANTIC COMEDY AND INNER-CITY YOUTH DOCUMENTARY — Romantic comedy, “No Regrets,” premieres February 10, 2017; Inner-city youth documentary, “Hatching Shakespeare,” to follow on February 17, 2017 — “No Regrets” premieres on UMC, February 10, 2017 Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — A celebration… Continue reading Urban Movie Channel to Premiere ‘No Regrets’ and ‘Hatching Shakespeare’ This Month

Terrence J to Develop Original Content for MTV and VH1

Overarching Talent Deal Encompasses On-Air Options for Well-Known Producer and Television Personality NEW YORK, NY – January 31, 2017 – MTV and VH1 today announced a first-look production and talent deal with executive producer and TV personality, Terrence Jenkins (best known as “Terrence J”).  Through his company, Jenkins Entertainment Group, he has been optioned to… Continue reading Terrence J to Develop Original Content for MTV and VH1

OWN’s ‘Greenleaf’ will Premiere on Netflix March 3

  Lionsgate & Netflix have closed a worldwide SVOD deal for the OWN hit series Greenleaf The deal will give Netflix the premiere in all territories ex-US & Canada day after broadcast and shortly after its linear run in US/CA Season One will premiere globally on Netflix March 3 Greenleaf’s second season will debut on OWN… Continue reading OWN’s ‘Greenleaf’ will Premiere on Netflix March 3

Raging Fyah Named Jamaica’s Reggae Music Ambassador

    Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange and Grammy nominee Raging Fyah   PRESS RELEASE: 2017 Grammy Nominee Reggae Band Raging Fyah Named ” Jamaica’s Reggae Music Ambassador”MPR Consulting – Adding to the prestigious honor of being nominated for 2017 Best Reggae Album by the Grammy committee, Pele, Demar, Anthony Watson,… Continue reading Raging Fyah Named Jamaica’s Reggae Music Ambassador

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