Category: Television

REVOLT TV Announces New Series What’s Good Africa And Content Partnership With What’s Good Networks

REVOLT TV, the leading voice of Hip Hop culture owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs, announced today What’s Good Africa, a new half-hour unscripted series exploring all aspects of Hip Hop culture in Africa, from emerging artists to fashion, sports, entrepreneurship, events and parties, and more. The program comes via a new content partnership between REVOLT… Continue reading REVOLT TV Announces New Series What’s Good Africa And Content Partnership With What’s Good Networks

Bounce Celebrates The Life & Legacy of Rep. John Lewis, To Air Memorial Service Live Thursday, July 30

Bounce will broadcast live the farewell memorial service for Rep. John Lewis tomorrow, Thursday, July 30, starting at 11:00 a.m. (ET). The funeral will also be live-streamed at BounceTV.com. Link to preview here. The final service for the Civil Rights Icon before his interment will take place at the Ebenezer Baptist Church – once led… Continue reading Bounce Celebrates The Life & Legacy of Rep. John Lewis, To Air Memorial Service Live Thursday, July 30

Michael B. Jordan Collaborates with Color of Change to Create #ChangeHollywood Initiative

@MzHanaG Actor-Producer Michael B. Jordan adds to the burgeoning list of causes he supports, the #ChangeHollywood Initiative. In the wake of the BLM movement and social justice protests across the nation, Jordan has collaborated with civil rights advocacy nonprofit, the Color of Change. Together, they are working with the film and television industry on becoming… Continue reading Michael B. Jordan Collaborates with Color of Change to Create #ChangeHollywood Initiative

BET’S “CONTENT FOR CHANGE” INITIATIVE PRESENTS BET NEWS SPECIAL “AMERICAN INJUSTICE: THE FIGHT FOR POLICE REFORM,” HOSTED BY SOLEDAD O’BRIEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 AT 11PM ET/PT ON BET & BET HER

Over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in America, and Black people are three times more likely to be killed than white people. George Floyd’s tragic death at the hands of Minnesota police seemed to mark a tipping point, as millions of protestors in the United States and around the world, took to… Continue reading BET’S “CONTENT FOR CHANGE” INITIATIVE PRESENTS BET NEWS SPECIAL “AMERICAN INJUSTICE: THE FIGHT FOR POLICE REFORM,” HOSTED BY SOLEDAD O’BRIEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 AT 11PM ET/PT ON BET & BET HER

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Networks Closes Middle East And North Africa Network Distribution Deal

Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group division Entertainment Studios, one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television with 64 shows on the air and owner of 15 U.S. Big-Four network affiliate broadcast television stations and nine 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 160 million subscribers — including The Weather Channel television network and… Continue reading Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Networks Closes Middle East And North Africa Network Distribution Deal

Turner Sports Announces New Storytelling Show ‘The Arena’

Leading up to the restart of the 2019-20 NBA season, Turner Sports will debut The Arena presented by Tractor Supply – Monday, July 20, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT – a new in-depth storytelling franchise created to provide a thought-provoking forum for content on topics occurring on and off the court of play. The show’s format intertwines impactful features… Continue reading Turner Sports Announces New Storytelling Show ‘The Arena’

Rushion McDonald: ‘I Firmly Believe That a Person’s Level of Success is Based on Work Ethic’

Sometimes things don’t work out the way you anticipate, but that doesn’t mean that you failed. In some cases, being veered away from your original plan can actually put you in a better position. That was the case for Rushion McDonald. As McDonald is still proving, nothing can stop a person when ambition and work… Continue reading Rushion McDonald: ‘I Firmly Believe That a Person’s Level of Success is Based on Work Ethic’

‘TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S FAREWELL PLAY’ SET TO LAUNCH ON BET+ AUGUST 27

BET+ announces “TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S FAREWELL PLAY” will launch exclusively on the platform Thursday, August 27.  In Tyler Perry’s final stage run as Madea, he pulls together some of his audience’s favorite characters for a family gathering.  Madea, Mr. Brown, Cora, and Aunt Bam are all under one roof for over two hours of pure… Continue reading ‘TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S FAREWELL PLAY’ SET TO LAUNCH ON BET+ AUGUST 27

Blackville, a Community of Black Creatives, Issues Statement of Equality and Reconciliation to Hollywood

Hashtags and symbolic gestures go only a certain distance. To confront and remove implicit, in-built bias in the entertainment industry and especially Hollywood, a community of creatives have come together to form Blackville. Blackville has recently released a statement addressed to Hollywood and available on its official website. Blackville Founder Built for Black people, by Black… Continue reading Blackville, a Community of Black Creatives, Issues Statement of Equality and Reconciliation to Hollywood

MTV’s ‘VMAs’ Returns to New York City

Following New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Monday morning press briefing, MTV announced that the 2020 “VMAs” will return to New York City on Sunday, August 30th at Barclays Center. This year’s screen breaking spectacle will bring together music fans worldwide and pay homage to the strength, spirit, and incredible resilience of NYC and its… Continue reading MTV’s ‘VMAs’ Returns to New York City

HBO Max Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to ‘David Makes Man’

Season One of “OWN” and Warner Horizon Scripted Television’s Peabody Award–winning series “David Makes Man,” a one-hour lyrical drama created by Academy Award®–winning screenwriter/Tony Award–nominated playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”), will be available to stream on HBO Max starting July 16. The series centers on David, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted… Continue reading HBO Max Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to ‘David Makes Man’

Jay Pharoah to Host Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered July 11, 2020

Comedian and actor Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, 2 Minutes of Fame), will host Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered (previously Game Face).  The remotely produced six-episode game show features panelists Darci Lynne and All That’s Lex Lumpkin and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, who must guess the identities of virtually disguised celebrity guests.  Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered premieres Saturday, July 11, at… Continue reading Jay Pharoah to Host Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered July 11, 2020

NICKELODEON’S NICK NEWS RETURNS WITH KIDS, RACE AND UNITY: A NICK NEWS SPECIAL

Nickelodeon’s heralded Nick News marks its return with a special hour-long presentation–Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, premiering Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).  Hosted by global superstar Alicia Keys, the program will amplify the voices and experiences of Black children across the country amid current events.  The special will feature the… Continue reading NICKELODEON’S NICK NEWS RETURNS WITH KIDS, RACE AND UNITY: A NICK NEWS SPECIAL

LeBron James’ ‘The Decision’ Explored in New Episode of ‘Backstory’

Ten years ago, ESPN aired The Decision, a controversial live prime time special in which NBA free agent LeBron James announced he would leave his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers and join forces with Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat. The criticism of James and ESPN was immediate, harsh and widespread. The behind-the-scenes developments that… Continue reading LeBron James’ ‘The Decision’ Explored in New Episode of ‘Backstory’

Philo Adds EPIX and STARZ to its Service

Philo, the national TV streaming service, today announced that it is adding EPIX and STARZ to its line-up of top entertainment, lifestyle and knowledge-based programming. Packed with premium entertainment viewing options and multiple networks in each package, these networks will be available for an additional monthly fee to all new and existing subscribers. Philo’s standard… Continue reading Philo Adds EPIX and STARZ to its Service

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