Warner Bros. Television Group announced that it has signed a new first-look development deal with Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry (“Hair Love”). Per Studio practice, financial terms were not disclosed, but WBTVG can confirm that it is a multi-year agreement. This marks the first deal for Cherry with WBTVG. Under terms of the pact,… Continue reading Warner Bros. Television Group Signs First-Look Deal With Academy Award Winner Matthew A. Cherry
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Amanda Seales to Host the “BET AWARDS” 2020 Broadcast Set to Air on BET & CBS on Sunday, June 28
BET announces the first group of performers for the 20th annual “BET AWARDS” including Alicia Keys, Chloe X Halle, DaBaby, D Smoke, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Jonathan McReynolds, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, SiR, Summer Walker, Usher, Wayne Brady and more.BET Amplified Artists, Masego and Lonr. are set to take the… Continue reading Amanda Seales to Host the “BET AWARDS” 2020 Broadcast Set to Air on BET & CBS on Sunday, June 28
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Provident Music Group Becomes Provident Entertainment
Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, announced today that it has re-branded as Provident Entertainment to showcase the company’s wide spectrum of industry-leading faith based entertainment. Provident Entertainment, which operates under the umbrella of Sony Music Nashville, includes Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Essential Worship, Essential Music Publishing, Provident Films, and Essential… Continue reading Provident Music Group Becomes Provident Entertainment
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BET Announces Social Justice Initiative ‘Content for Change’
BET announces its overall social justice initiative “Content for Change,” an expansive campaign anchored in the principle that media plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving individuals’ and communities’ values, perceptions and actions. BET, in partnership with corporate, civil rights and social justice organizations, will leverage its unique position and platforms to positively impact… Continue reading BET Announces Social Justice Initiative ‘Content for Change’
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Oprah Winfrey to Host Two-Night Conversation with Black Thought-Leaders Beginning Tues, June 9 at 9PM ET/PT on OWN
In response to the continuing civil unrest in America following the tragic murder of George Floyd, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a two-night special “OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?” that will simulcast on OWN and across all of Discovery’s 18 other U.S. networks on Tuesday, June 9 (Part 1) and Wednesday,… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey to Host Two-Night Conversation with Black Thought-Leaders Beginning Tues, June 9 at 9PM ET/PT on OWN
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‘Saints & Sinners’ Returns For Summer Run Sunday Nights Starting June 7 on Bounce
The saints and the sinners will be going at it again this summer. Bounce will encore its mega-hit drama series Saints & Sinners with two episodes back-to-back every Sunday night at 9:00 pm (ET) starting June 7. Saints & Sinners centers around the pursuit of power, intertwined with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs and murder – all set… Continue reading ‘Saints & Sinners’ Returns For Summer Run Sunday Nights Starting June 7 on Bounce
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BET+ Announces ALL THE WAY BLACK, Hosted by Chris Spencer Will Launch on Thursday, June 4
BET+ announces that its new comedy series ALL THE WAY BLACK, hosted by actor/comedian Chris Spencer (@therealchrisspencer), will launch exclusively on the streaming service Thursday, June 4 across all platforms. Viewers can binge the first half of the season on 6/4, with the second half being released at a later date. Rich in nostalgia, half-hour episodes string together clips that focus on a… Continue reading BET+ Announces ALL THE WAY BLACK, Hosted by Chris Spencer Will Launch on Thursday, June 4
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Questlove’s Potluck Debuts May 28th on Food Network
Questlove, musician, producer, author, food entrepreneur, and philanthropist will host Questlove’s Potluck for Food Network, it was announced today by Food Network President, Courtney White. Supporting America’s Food Fund, the fundraising initiative launched by Leonardo DiCaprio and Laurene Powell Jobs, the special will have Questlove virtually bringing together some of his friends, who are all… Continue reading Questlove’s Potluck Debuts May 28th on Food Network
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Comcast Xfinity X1 and Flex Customers Can Now Access Black News Channel For Free
Black News Channel, America’s first and only African American-focused 24/7 news network, is now free through the end of the year to Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, giving even more Xfinity customers access to hundreds of hours of informative, educational, and empowering programming geared toward African American audiences. X1 and Flex customers can simply… Continue reading Comcast Xfinity X1 and Flex Customers Can Now Access Black News Channel For Free
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‘The Last Dance’ was The Most-Viewed Documentary Content on ESPN
“The Last Dance” finished strong for its finale, with episodes 9 & 10 averaging 5.6 million viewers across ESPN and ESPN2. Episode 9 (9-10 p.m.) averaged 5.9 million viewers, up 10% from last Sunday, becoming the third most-watched episode of the series, trailing the record-breaking audiences of episodes 1 and 3. Episode 10 (10-11 p.m.)… Continue reading ‘The Last Dance’ was The Most-Viewed Documentary Content on ESPN
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Loni Love Set to Deliver Cass Tech High School Commencement Address
The first graduation speech from the Emmy & 2x NAACP Image Award Winning Talk Show Host (Detroit, MI) May 14, 2020 – Cass Technical High School, known as one of Detroit’s most prestigious and highest-performing schools, has confirmed Emmy & 2x NAACP Image Award winning talk show host and alumna Loni Love as the 2020 Virtual Commencement Speaker. At… Continue reading Loni Love Set to Deliver Cass Tech High School Commencement Address
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AMBI® Partners with Cynthia Bailey for ‘The Next Great Face of AMBI’ Search
AMBI® Skincare, a trusted name in the beauty industry for more than 50 years, announces the launch of its first-ever search for The Next Great Face of AMBI to find true beauties representing diverse ethnicities and multiple backgrounds, embodying the unique beauty and inclusivity of the American multicultural community. Tapping the modeling expertise of Cynthia Bailey as… Continue reading AMBI® Partners with Cynthia Bailey for ‘The Next Great Face of AMBI’ Search
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BET Announces Renewals of ‘Tyler Perry’s The Oval’ and ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’
BET announced second season pick-ups of original dramas “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” and “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” from Tyler Perry. The two series hold top spots as the #1 and #2 as new scripted cable series, respectively, for general market P18-49 & P2+*. Production of the original drama is slated to start at Tyler Perry Studios… Continue reading BET Announces Renewals of ‘Tyler Perry’s The Oval’ and ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’
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New Documentary on Singer and Civil Rights Icon Marian Anderson in Production for the American Masters Series on PBS
THIRTEEN’s American Masters series and Philip Gittelman Productions, in association with Black Public Media, announced a new documentary on contralto Marian Anderson (1897-1993) in production for PBS. Directed by Emmy- and Peabody Award-winner Rita Coburn, American Masters – Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands (w.t.) will explore the life, career, art and legacy… Continue reading New Documentary on Singer and Civil Rights Icon Marian Anderson in Production for the American Masters Series on PBS
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Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish And Byron Allen To Co-Host Two-Hour ‘Feeding America Comedy Festival’ On NBC
Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish and Byron Allen will serve as co-hosts for the two-hour comedy special “Feeding America Comedy Festival” on Sunday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. In addition, the telecast – from Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios and Funny Or Die – has added Michael Che, Will Smith, Will Ferrell,… Continue reading Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish And Byron Allen To Co-Host Two-Hour ‘Feeding America Comedy Festival’ On NBC
