Donald Glover Signs Long-Term Amazon Deal, Former First Daughter Malia Obama Joins Writing Team Writer/actor Donald Glover, who, at times, is also a rapper who goes by the moniker Childish Gambino, has signed a massive long-term deal with Amazon. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Atlanta creator has exited his deal with the Disney-owned FX… Continue reading Donald Glover Signs Long-Term Amazon Deal, Former First Daughter Malia Obama Joins Writing Team
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2021 NBA All-Star Game Being Held on March 7 in Atlanta Includes Initiatives That Support HBCUs and COVID-19 Equity Efforts
As the league prepares for next month’s annual midseason exhibition game, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that the NBA All-Star 2021 will be held on Sunday, March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the Atlanta Hawks. The All-Star game will begin on-court action at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT. With… Continue reading 2021 NBA All-Star Game Being Held on March 7 in Atlanta Includes Initiatives That Support HBCUs and COVID-19 Equity Efforts
Documentary on The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance to Air Later This Year on Showtime
Despite mixed reviews of this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, a documentary of The Weeknd‘s performance will air later this year on Showtime. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, had the honor to perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show that took place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium… Continue reading Documentary on The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance to Air Later This Year on Showtime
REVOLT Announces Justin Combs Late Night Show ‘Respectfully Justin’
REVOLT, the media company owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs, announced the premiere of Respectfully Justin, a risqué late-night broadcast series starring Justin LaBoy and Justin Combs. The highly anticipated show will premiere February 14, 2021, taking a deep dive into today’s most controversial and cultural conversations, addressing sex, relationships, music, entertainment, everyday life and taboo… Continue reading REVOLT Announces Justin Combs Late Night Show ‘Respectfully Justin’
Arizona State University Renames Film School After Sidney Poitier
The recognition of pioneering actor Sidney Poitier is not lost in Arizona. Arizona State University has announced that it has renamed its film school after Black Hollywood icon Sidney Poitier. Poitier was the first Black man to win the Academy Award for best actor. “Arizona State University is deeply committed to the premise of inclusivity,… Continue reading Arizona State University Renames Film School After Sidney Poitier
REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Returns For Its 27th Season January 26
REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL will return for its 27th season on TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). The series is available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max. New to this season is the launch of “The Real Sports Podcast,” a companion series built to expand on the in-depth, groundbreaking stories that are… Continue reading REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Returns For Its 27th Season January 26
ATL Homicide Season Three Premieres on TV One on Monday, January 25
ATL Homicide Season Three Premieres on TV One on Monday, January 25 TV One‘s hit true-crime show ATL Homicide premieres on Monday, January 25 at 9 P.M. ET/8C. Thirty-year Atlanta PD veteran Detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez recount their past homicide investigations cases on the streets of Atlanta along their quest to put heinous… Continue reading ATL Homicide Season Three Premieres on TV One on Monday, January 25
NAACP Reschedules the 52nd NAACP Image Awards to March 27, 2021
52ND NAACP Image Awards Has Been Rescheduled to Air LIVE on BET Saturday, March 27th at 8 pm ET The following is a joint statement from Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice-Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors and Chairman of the NAACP Image Awards Committee; Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET;… Continue reading NAACP Reschedules the 52nd NAACP Image Awards to March 27, 2021
The 5Ws: Sam Aleshinloye
Who: Sam Aleshinloye What: Documentary film Archival Producer, Researcher, & Historical Consultant Why: Sam Aleshinloye is a documentary film Archival Producer/Consultant and Researcher. His services include researching, managing, and licensing archival footage, photos, and all other audiovisual assets. He also handles negotiating rates and managing archival budgets for multi-hour television series and feature films. Over… Continue reading The 5Ws: Sam Aleshinloye
‘ATL HOMICIDE’ Premieres Season Three on TV One on January 26
‘ATL HOMICIDE’ Premieres Season Three on TV One on January 26 Atlanta Crime Detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez Recount Their Investigation in the Fatal Shooting of Ladeddrick Love in Adamsville, Georgia (SILVER SPRING, MD)January 7, 2021– TV One dives into a third season of the nail-biting true-crime series ATL HOMICIDE, premiering on Monday, January… Continue reading ‘ATL HOMICIDE’ Premieres Season Three on TV One on January 26
The 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Has Been Rescheduled to March 14, 2021 Due to the Coronavirus
The 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Has Been Rescheduled to March 14, 2021, Due to the Coronavirus The Recording Academy has announced that this year’s 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, which was originally scheduled to air and take place on January 31st, has been pushed back to March. As with many entertainment and sporting events since last… Continue reading The 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Has Been Rescheduled to March 14, 2021 Due to the Coronavirus
‘Wendy Williams: What a Mess!’ Premieres Sunday, January 30 on Lifetime
‘Wendy Williams: What a Mess!’ Premieres Sunday, January 30 on Lifetime WENDY WILLIAMS: WHAT A MESS! – JANUARY 30 – 10PM In this feature length documentary, Wendy Williams, the self-anointed Queen of all Media, sheds her private persona and speaks directly to the camera, discussing every inch of joy and humiliation she has experienced since childhood. From… Continue reading ‘Wendy Williams: What a Mess!’ Premieres Sunday, January 30 on Lifetime
UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021
UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021 TV ONE CELEBRATES THE GALVANIZING POWER OF BLACK MUSIC IN NEW DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021 AT 8 P.M. ET/7C TWO-PART DOCUMENTARY, PREMIERING ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, REFLECTS ON THE MUSIC RELEASED BY CHANGEMAKERS… Continue reading UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021
Loni Love Will Host and Executive Produce ‘Little Women: Atlanta Unfiltered’
LONI LOVE ANNOUNCED AS HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF ALL-NEW AFTER SHOW LITTLE WOMEN: ATLANTA UNFILTERED LOS ANGELES, CA – December 2, 2020 – Lifetime announced yesterday that Emmy & 2x NAACP Image Award winner Loni Love will host and executive produce all-new 30 minute after show, Little Women: Atlanta Unfiltered. After a monumental year of challenges and change, Lifetime’s… Continue reading Loni Love Will Host and Executive Produce ‘Little Women: Atlanta Unfiltered’
TV One Has A CHRISTMAS DILEMMA on Sunday, December 6, 2020
A CHRISTMAS DILEMMA TV ONE TAPS ESSENCE ATKINS FOR DIRECTORIAL DEBUT ON ORIGINAL HOLIDAY FILM CHRISTMAS DILEMMA PREMIERING ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER, 6 AT 7 P.M. EST / 6C The New Comedy Stars BJ Britt, Brittany Hall, Carl Anthony Payne II, and Christopher B. Duncan (SILVER SPRING, MD) – November 5, 2020 – TV One today announced the premiere… Continue reading TV One Has A CHRISTMAS DILEMMA on Sunday, December 6, 2020
