Today at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, family entertainment network BYUtv announced its new comedy competition series “Wayne Brady’s Comedy IQ,” created and hosted by multiple Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady and his producing partner, Mandie Taketa. The show, which counts Queen Latifah among its executive producers, will premiere on April 6, 2020.… Continue reading Wayne Brady Connects with BYU TV to Bring ‘Wayne Brady’s Comedy IQ’
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ESPN Announces 2020 WNBA Season Television Schedule
17-game Slate Tips-off May 16 Five Appearances by Defending Champions Washington Mystics Entire Post Season Available on ESPN Networks ESPN continues its longstanding commitment to the WNBA with a 17-game television slate for the 2020 regular season with games available across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. The schedule includes multiple appearances by WNBA MVP Elena Delle… Continue reading ESPN Announces 2020 WNBA Season Television Schedule
Common, Maxwell, Sheila E. & Talib Kweli Set To Celebrate Harry Belafonte On His 93rd Birthday
Singer, songwriter, activist and actor, Harry Belafonte will Celebrate his 93rd birthday on March 1st. In celebration of the momentous event, on March 1 in NYC at the famed Apollo Theatre, artists from all walks of life will come together to celebrate and perform. Aloe Blacc, Alice Smith , Macy Gray ,Talib Kweli, John Forté,… Continue reading Common, Maxwell, Sheila E. & Talib Kweli Set To Celebrate Harry Belafonte On His 93rd Birthday
OJ25 – ‘Trial Of The Century’ – Premieres Thurs. Jan. 23 On Court TV
OJ25, the new Court TV’s first original true crime series which will look back at the world-famous O.J. Simpson murder case 25 years later, will world premiere on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 9:00 p.m. (ET) on Court TV. Watch sneak peek here. OJ25 will give viewers a front row seat in the Simpson jury box, to… Continue reading OJ25 – ‘Trial Of The Century’ – Premieres Thurs. Jan. 23 On Court TV
2020 WNBA Season to Feature Commissioner’s Cup and Expanded 36-Game Schedule
The 2020 WNBA season will feature the first-ever Commissioner’s Cup tournament, an expanded schedule with 36 games per team and an increase in nationally televised games on ABC. The league’s 24th regular season tips off on Friday, May 15, 2020 and concludes on Sunday, Sept. 20. “We are incredibly excited to introduce a first-of-its-kind in-season… Continue reading 2020 WNBA Season to Feature Commissioner’s Cup and Expanded 36-Game Schedule
Troy Vincent, Sr. & Family Host ‘Bowling For Parkview’ During Super Bowl Week
Bowling for Parkview is a community celebration and fundraiser for Parkview Elementary School set to take place on Wednesday, January 29th at Bowlero in Miami, FL. Conceptualized under the leadership of Parkview Elementary School’s Principal Dr. Crystal Spence as a way to provide additional opportunities and resources for students, faculty, and staff, this fun-filled, celebrity-studded event… Continue reading Troy Vincent, Sr. & Family Host ‘Bowling For Parkview’ During Super Bowl Week
Bounce to Present New Original Movie The Nomads On MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20
Bounce will present the world television premiere of The Nomads — based-on-a-true-story about a female African-American teacher who joins forces with a male Caucasian colleague to develop a men’s rugby team in an inner-city school in North Philadelphia — on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Watch promo here.… Continue reading Bounce to Present New Original Movie The Nomads On MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20
Waka Flocka Flame Joins Forces with Streetwear Brand DRO
Hip-Hop and entertainment mogul Waka Flocka Flame has entered into an ownership agreement with Los Angeles lifestyle brand DRO® to grow the brand’s offline/online presence including the alignment of future industry business partnerships with the brand. DRO® is a streetwear brand who designs bespoke garments for drug smugglers, rap artists, and dimes. Their brand aesthetics… Continue reading Waka Flocka Flame Joins Forces with Streetwear Brand DRO
Sekou Andrews Becomes First Poet Nominated For ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ GRAMMY in Over a Decade
For the first time in twelve (12) years a contemporary spoken word poet has received a GRAMMY® nomination in the “Best Spoken Word Album” category. That poet is SEKOU ANDREWS for his self-titled, avant-garde and very poetic 6-track offering, SEKOU ANDREWS & THE STRING THEORY. Maya Angelou was nominated in 2007 and prior to that won the award in 2002… Continue reading Sekou Andrews Becomes First Poet Nominated For ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ GRAMMY in Over a Decade
Whitney Houston to Tour as Hologram
@MzHanaG The estate of the late Whitney Houston is producing a posthumous holographic tour titled, An Evening with Whitney: The Whitney Houston Hologram Tour. The tour is scheduled to kick off in Europe on February 25, 2020. The full schedule is available for viewing at AnEveningWithWhitney.com. The show will feature a live band, singers, dancers,… Continue reading Whitney Houston to Tour as Hologram
Cam Newton Wins Nationwide’s Charity Challenge
“Every 1 Matters.” That’s the mantra that inspires Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and “The Cam Newton Foundation” as they work to enhance the lives of young people in the Charlotte, North Carolina area and around the country. Because of the support of Panthers Nation and fans across the country, Cam’s foundation will get extra… Continue reading Cam Newton Wins Nationwide’s Charity Challenge
Snoop Dogg’s The Beyond D-O-Double G Sandwich Drops at Dunkin’ Shops This Week Only
Dunkin’ is welcoming the new decade by shining the spotlight on one of its most significant menu introductions in recent brand history, the Beyond Sausage® Sandwich. In the starring role is none other than Beyond Meat® Ambassador/Investor Snoop Dogg, collaborating with Dunkin’ on a limited-time only menu hack and an online pop-up shop, and appearing in… Continue reading Snoop Dogg’s The Beyond D-O-Double G Sandwich Drops at Dunkin’ Shops This Week Only
NBA, Twitter and Turner Sports Announce Partnership Extension
After celebrating 10 years of #NBATwitter, the National Basketball Association (NBA), Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) and Turner Sports today announced a multiyear partnership extension that brings more live NBA game and on-demand content to Twitter than ever before. “As early adopters of the social platform, it is exciting to see the #NBATwitter community grow into one of… Continue reading NBA, Twitter and Turner Sports Announce Partnership Extension
Howard Receives Collection of African American Art in Honor of Legendary Scholar Ronald W. Walters
Internationally renowned scholar and activist Ronald W. Walters, Ph.D., was recognized as a leading political strategist and expert on issues affecting the African diaspora. A dedicated leader, Walters served as a professor in Howard University’s Department of Political Science for 25 years and was department chair for nearly a decade. In honor of Walters’ legacy, his wife, Patricia Turner Walters,… Continue reading Howard Receives Collection of African American Art in Honor of Legendary Scholar Ronald W. Walters
Michael Redd Joins the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund
Former NBA all-star Michael Redd, best known for his tenure as shooting guard with the Milwaukee Bucks and role in the 2008 US Men’s Olympic team, is joining the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund as a venture partner. ADvantage is a global sports tech fund backed by leAD Sports and OurCrowd to invest in early stage… Continue reading Michael Redd Joins the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund