INAUGURAL HBCU FIRST LOOK FILM FESTIVAL AIMS TO OPEN DOORS IN HOLLYWOOD FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF HBCU FILMMAKERS The Three-day Festival Will Take Place at Howard University November 10- 12 Bringing Together HBCU Students and Alumni to Premiere Film Screenings, Attend Educational Workshops, Network, Provide Industry Opportunities, and More L to… Continue reading The Inaugural HBCU First LOOK Film Festival at Howard University on November 10-12
Category: Television
James DuBose to Launch Streaming Platform In The Black Network This Fall
Starting this fall there will be a new platform for Black audiences to be In The Black. According to Deadline, James DuBose, who was the former general manager at Fox Soul will be launching his own AVOD (Advertising Video on Demand) platform. It will be called “In The Black Network,” and it will focus on… Continue reading James DuBose to Launch Streaming Platform In The Black Network This Fall
De La Soul’s DJ Maseo Reveals Almost Buckling While Negotiating Gaining Back Group’s Music Catalog
The fight to obtain the rights to their music was a journey that played out publicly for Long Island’s legendary hip-hop group, De La Soul. That fight ended up a victorious one when the group was granted the rights to their music after Reservoir secured their rights from the former record label, Tommy Boy Records. In… Continue reading De La Soul’s DJ Maseo Reveals Almost Buckling While Negotiating Gaining Back Group’s Music Catalog
Samuel L. Jackson Discusses the Nuances of Artificial Intelligence: ‘It Could be Something to Worry About’
Samuel L. Jackson Discusses the Nuances of Artificial Intelligence: ‘It Could be Something to Worry About’ Artificial intelligence has been on the minds of many people in recent months due to platforms like ChatGPT and music producers utilizing voices from deceased artists. Many fear the troubles that can happen with the technology and actor Samuel… Continue reading Samuel L. Jackson Discusses the Nuances of Artificial Intelligence: ‘It Could be Something to Worry About’
Woody McClain Signs Publishing Deal with Black-Owned Godhood Comics for ‘The Brotherhood’ Comic Series
Woody McClain has gained some “Power” after signing a publishing deal for a comic book series he created. The Power Book II: Ghost actor has signed a publishing deal with Godhood Comics, a Black-owned comic book publisher. McClain has co-written a comic book series, The Brotherhood with DC Comics Milestone Initiative breakout writer Dorado Quick.… Continue reading Woody McClain Signs Publishing Deal with Black-Owned Godhood Comics for ‘The Brotherhood’ Comic Series
The 2023 Tribeca Festival Returns with ‘Tribeca at Home’
‘TRIBECA AT HOME’ RETURNS WITH WIDE SELECTION OF FILMS FROM 2023 TRIBECA FESTIVAL TRIBECA FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ONLINE WITH 2023 AWARD WINNERS “A STRANGE PATH,” “BETWEEN THE RAINS,” “BOCA CHICA,” “ONE NIGHT WITH ADELA,” AND MORE PLUS: “THE LINE” STARRING HALLE BAILEY AND ALEX WOLFF, “LET THE CANARY SING” FEATURING CYNDI LAUPER, “STAN LEE”… Continue reading The 2023 Tribeca Festival Returns with ‘Tribeca at Home’
Tori Brixx Wants to Make Sure her Black Girl Stuff Reaches Entrepreneurial Goals
Tori Brixx Wants to Make Sure her Black Girl Stuff Reaches Entrepreneurial Goals Some people start their career in the unlikeliest of places or not knowing exactly what they want to do but knowing that it is destined to be. Tori Brixx, who is currently a DJ, recording artist, entrepreneur, and hosting a show on… Continue reading Tori Brixx Wants to Make Sure her Black Girl Stuff Reaches Entrepreneurial Goals
Shannon Sharpe Thanks Skip Bayless on Final Appearance on ‘Undisputed’
The relationship between two sports announcers, NFL Hall of Famer, Shannon Sharpe, and Skip Bayless had recently become contentious. Now that the former football player has hosted his last “Undisputed” sports show, he gave Bayless an emotional message which included gratitude for partnering with him for the television program. Earlier this month, it was reported… Continue reading Shannon Sharpe Thanks Skip Bayless on Final Appearance on ‘Undisputed’
Marlon Wayans Says United Airlines Pulled him Off Flight Citing Racism for Not Allowing Bags on Plane
Marlon Wayans Says United Airlines Pulled him Off Flight Citing Racism for Not Allowing Bags on Plane Comedian Marlon Wayans has publicly accused United Airlines of racism after an incident over the weekend. According to a recent Instagram post, Wayans stated that racism from a United Airlines ticket agent caused him to miss a flight… Continue reading Marlon Wayans Says United Airlines Pulled him Off Flight Citing Racism for Not Allowing Bags on Plane
Wilt Chamberlain Docuseries ‘Goliath’ to Premiere on Showtime in July
Wilt Chamberlain Docuseries ‘Goliath’ to Premiere on Showtime in July A sports documentary on NBA Hall of Famer Walt Chamberlain will premiere next month in July according to Showtime Sports. Arguably one of the greatest centers, if not the greatest to ever play the game of basketball, the Showtime network will debut the docuseries, “Goliath”… Continue reading Wilt Chamberlain Docuseries ‘Goliath’ to Premiere on Showtime in July
Lil Jon Wants To Do What? Premiering on HGTV Monday, July 10
LIL JON – GRAMMY AWARD®-WINNING PRODUCER, RAPPER AND DJ – DELIVERS BIGGER, BOLDER HOME RENOS IN NEW SEASON OF HGTV HIT SERIES ‘LIL JON WANTS TO DO WHAT?’ New York [June 8, 2023] Lil Jon, the GRAMMY Award®-winning producer, rapper and DJ turned innovative home renovator, will once again team up with popular designer… Continue reading Lil Jon Wants To Do What? Premiering on HGTV Monday, July 10
Shannon Sharpe Is Leaving FS1 ‘Undisputed’
Shannon Sharpe Is Leaving FS1’s ‘Undisputed’ It’s “undisputed” that Shannon Sharpe will be leaving Skip Bayless and the Fox Sports network. According to The New York Post, the former NFL player has reportedly agreed with the network to sever their relationship. His last show is expected to be after the upcoming 2023 NBA Finals. partnership… Continue reading Shannon Sharpe Is Leaving FS1 ‘Undisputed’
Flavor Flav Delivers Pizza, Burgers and Support to Striking WGA Writers
Flavor Flav Delivers Pizza, Burgers and Support to Striking WGA Writers Reality TV personality and rapper Flavor Flav showed support for striking writers on Thursday when he appeared outside Warner Bros. studios. According to Billboard, the former Public Enemy group member showed up with some eats and to show some solidarity with the writers union,… Continue reading Flavor Flav Delivers Pizza, Burgers and Support to Striking WGA Writers
ESPN Starts Production for Upcoming Docuseries ‘In the Arena: Serena Williams’
Tennis great Serena Williams retired from the sports world to concentrate on other aspects of her life, including motherhood, recently announcing that she is pregnant again. She is also starting production on an upcoming docuseries that will be aired on ESPN. Williams announced on Tuesday that the sports network has started and will be producing… Continue reading ESPN Starts Production for Upcoming Docuseries ‘In the Arena: Serena Williams’
Jamie Foxx in Recovery
Amidst swirling rumors about the failing health of actor Jamie Foxx, doctors are poised to discharge him from the hospital pending test results. Since news of his undisclosed health affliction last month, speculation about the root cause of Foxx’s condition has surfaced. Here are the facts: Before Foxx’s hospitalization, the 55-year-old teamed up with Cameron… Continue reading Jamie Foxx in Recovery
