ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, announces the 3rd annual Woke 100 List—its salute to women of color challenging the status quo. Featured in its November “Woke” issue, this year’s list features 100 women who exemplify the true meaning of being change agents and power players and are inspiring… Continue reading ESSENCE Announces Its 3rd Annual ‘Woke 100 List’
Category: Awards/Honors
BET Presents: 2019 Soul Train Awards to Air on November 17, 2019
BET Networks today announces the hosts and nominees for the 2019 Soul Train Awards across 12 different categories. The annual celebration recognizes the best in Soul, R&B and Hip-Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. Taking place on November 17, 2019 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, BET Presents: 2019 Soul Train… Continue reading BET Presents: 2019 Soul Train Awards to Air on November 17, 2019
Michael Blackson and Vivica A. Fox to Host 2019 Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards
Organizers of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards has announced the African king of comedy, Michael Blackson and Hollywood actress, Vivica A. Fox as hosts of its third edition. The event which is tagged Re-telling The African Story, will hold on November 3, 2019 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California to showcase the best… Continue reading Michael Blackson and Vivica A. Fox to Host 2019 Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards
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
Coach John Thompson to be Honored at 6th Annual Shadow League Awards
The Shadow League (TSL), the premier online destination for sports coverage with a cultural perspective, will host its 6th Annual Shadow League Awards, presented by AT&T Humanity of Connection, on Thursday, October 10th at The Edison Ballroom Rooftop, located at 221 W.46th Street New York, NY, from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Each year, TSL honors men and women… Continue reading Coach John Thompson to be Honored at 6th Annual Shadow League Awards
2019 Black Music Honors Paid Tribute To Xscape, Freddie Jackson and Others
The highly anticipated 4th Annual 2019 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett-Walker is currently airing in national broadcast syndication. The star-studded show was taped live at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny”… Continue reading 2019 Black Music Honors Paid Tribute To Xscape, Freddie Jackson and Others
TIDAL Unplugged Announces Winners Of Grant
Today, global music streaming and entertainment platform TIDAL, along with philanthropists Robert Nelsen and Mark Lampert have announced the inaugural group of winners of the grant program, TIDAL Unplugged. After combing through thousands of submissions spanning across different musical genres, backgrounds, and experience level, TIDAL selected five Detroit-based artists – Emma Guzman, Laurie Love, Olivia… Continue reading TIDAL Unplugged Announces Winners Of Grant
Juilliard Student Wins $10,000 Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship
Wilshire Quinn Capital, Inc. announced today that Cameren Williams, a 19-year-old violist currently attending The Juilliard School, has been awarded the 2019 Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship. The $10,000 award will be applied toward future tuition. Over 500 students applied for the scholarship, which entailed the writing of a personal essay and the submission of… Continue reading Juilliard Student Wins $10,000 Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship
Nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced
THE 50TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED TODAY WITH LAUREN DAIGLE LEADING ARTIST NOMINATIONS WITH SIX FOR KING & COUNTRY AND KIRK FRANKLIN HONORED WITH FIVE NODS EACH Awards to be held live Tuesday, October 15 in Nashville, Tennessee and will air on TBN on Sunday, October 20, 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m.… Continue reading Nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced
Brandy To Be Honored At The 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Brandy with the BMI President’s Award at its 2019 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on Thursday, August 29th. The private event, held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President Creative (Atlanta), Catherine Brewton. (PRNewsfoto/Broadcast Music, Inc.)… Continue reading Brandy To Be Honored At The 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
Jerome Bettis, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Eddie Levert Among XCEL Award Honorees
BLACK ENTERPRISE will present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of black men when it presents the XCEL Awards at the 2019 Black Men XCEL on Aug. 28, 2019, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Black Men XCEL celebrates the achievements of today’s black men. The summit, which offers executive development and leadership for… Continue reading Jerome Bettis, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Eddie Levert Among XCEL Award Honorees
Meek Mill and Fantasia Added to The 2019 ‘BET AWARDS’
Today BET Networks announces the addition of new performers and presenters appearing at the 19th annual “BET AWARDS.” Meek Mill, Fantasia, DaBaby, Jeremih, Kirk Franklin, Erica Campbell, Kelly Price and Jonathan McReynolds will take the “BET AWARDS” 2019 stage as performers, while La La Anthony, Ayesha Curry, Larenz Tate, Amanda Seales, Reverend Al Sharpton, Ryan… Continue reading Meek Mill and Fantasia Added to The 2019 ‘BET AWARDS’
Michael Strahan Set to Host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2019
MICHAEL STRAHAN TO HOST NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE SPORTS 2019, PREMIERING SATURDAY, AUG. 10, AT 8 P.M. (ET/PT) SERENA WILLIAMS, STEPHEN CURRY, JAMES HARDEN, LEBRON JAMES, CARLI LLOYD, TOM BRADY, ALEX MORGAN AND NAOMI OSAKA TOP LIST OF NOMINEES Voting Begins Today on www.NickPlay.com Share It: @Nickelodeon #KidsChoiceSports BURBANK, Calif.— Super Bowl Champion and two-time Emmy-Award winner… Continue reading Michael Strahan Set to Host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2019
BET To Honor Nipsey Hussle Posthumously At The 2019 ‘BET Awards’
BET Networks announces Nipsey Hussle as the recipient of the 2019 “BET Awards” Humanitarian Award. In the spirit of uplift he evoked in his community, his work as a devoted son, brother, father, partner, friend and all-around community advocate and philanthropist, musician and businessman, Nipsey will be posthumously honored with the iconic award at the 19th… Continue reading BET To Honor Nipsey Hussle Posthumously At The 2019 ‘BET Awards’
Regina Hall To Host 2019 BET Awards
BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B and NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced actress and comedian Regina Hall as the 2019 “BET Awards” host. Nominated in this year’s “Best Actress” category, Regina takes the stage to host for the first time, joining the ranks of A-list entertainers who’ve hosted in years past,… Continue reading Regina Hall To Host 2019 BET Awards