Category: Television

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

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

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is Launching The Daily Show Podcast Universe

Comedy Central announced that The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is launching The Daily Show Podcast Universe, a new and original five-episode miniseries, as part of its growing Global Podcast Network on January 13, 2020. The limited series will parody a variety of popular podcasts and will feature Trevor Noah and The Daily Show correspondents,… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is Launching The Daily Show Podcast Universe

Terry Crews to Receive 2020 NAB Television Chairman’s Award

— Popular “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor and “America’s Got Talent” host will accept award at NAB Show — ###WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will present the Television Chairman’s Award to actor Terry Crews. The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star will receive the award during the We Are Broadcasters Celebration on Tuesday, April 21 at… Continue reading Terry Crews to Receive 2020 NAB Television Chairman’s Award

Chance The Rapper, Common and Taylor Bennett to Perform at NBA All-Star 2020

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that three-time Grammy® Award winners and Chicago natives Chance The Rapper and Common will headline musical performances at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 16 at United Center in Chicago.  Chance The Rapper’s brother, fellow rap artist Taylor Bennett, will perform at halftime of NBA Rising Stars… Continue reading Chance The Rapper, Common and Taylor Bennett to Perform at NBA All-Star 2020

Markuann Smith: “Don’t Look at My Breakthrough, Look at What I’ve Been Through”

Markuann Smith knows exactly how it feels to persevere in the entertainment industry and create success for himself. You may see Forest Whitaker’s image when you think of Godfather of Harlem, but Smith is the one who helped bring the project to life.  The Industry Cosign got the chance to speak to one of the… Continue reading Markuann Smith: “Don’t Look at My Breakthrough, Look at What I’ve Been Through”

New Docuseries from Charles Mattocks ‘Eight Days’ Coming to A+E Networks’ FYI

New Docuseries from Bob Marley’s Nephew Charles Mattocks, Eight Days is the First Cancer Reality Show Coming to Network TV Premieres January 4, 2020 on A+E Networks’ FYI Los Angeles, CA – Charles Mattocks, is an award-winning filmmaker and health advocate that happens to be the nephew of the music legend Bob Marley. His new docuseries… Continue reading New Docuseries from Charles Mattocks ‘Eight Days’ Coming to A+E Networks’ FYI

Freweini Mebrahtu Named The 2019 CNN Hero Of The Year

Freweini Mebrahtu, who is fighting the cultural stigma around menstruation in Ethiopia by educating students and producing reusable pads that help girls stay in school, has been named the 2019 CNN Hero of the Year. Hosted by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Kelly Ripa, the 13th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute aired live tonight from New York City.Merbrahtu has dedicated… Continue reading Freweini Mebrahtu Named The 2019 CNN Hero Of The Year

Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer Among Named Recipients of Bounce Trumpet Awards

Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer, Marsai Martin, Ambassador Andrew Young, Hydeia Broadbent, and Phylicia Fant have been named as honorees for the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting and inspirational night celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. Hosted by EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress, and writer Wanda Sykes, the gala black-tie honors will take place Dec. 4… Continue reading Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer Among Named Recipients of Bounce Trumpet Awards

NAACP Partners With BET Networks to Broadcast the 51st NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. The announcement was made today by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell, NAACP President and CEO Derrick… Continue reading NAACP Partners With BET Networks to Broadcast the 51st NAACP Image Awards

Blake Griffin Will Host Comedy Central’s ’31 Days of Holiday Survival’

Comedy Central today announced that Blake Griffin, professional basketball star and accomplished Roaster, will host “31 Days of Holiday Survival,” a month of programming dedicated to getting you through the holidays with your sanity intact. As host, Griffin will star in interstitial sketches complementing “31 Days” programming on Comedy Central, with additional content rolling out… Continue reading Blake Griffin Will Host Comedy Central’s ’31 Days of Holiday Survival’

UMC And RLJ Entertainment Present A HOUSE DIVIDED: Season 1

Urban Movie Channel (UMC) and RLJ Entertainment will release Season 1 of the UMC Original Series A HOUSE DIVIDED on DVD and on Digital on December 3, 2019.  The 6-episode first season of the popular family drama/thriller, starring Lawrence Hilton Jacobs (The Jacksons: An American Dream), Demetria McKinney (“House of Payne,” “Saints & Sinners”), Paula… Continue reading UMC And RLJ Entertainment Present A HOUSE DIVIDED: Season 1

Bounce Announces Two Original Holiday Movies

Bounce, the nation’s fastest-growing television network designed for African American audiences, is getting into the Holiday spirit this season by producing and premiering two original movies: Every Day But Christmas, debuting Sunday, December 1 at 9:00 p.m. EST, and Greyson Family Christmas airing Sunday, December 8 at 9:00 p.m. EST. In Every Day But Christmas,… Continue reading Bounce Announces Two Original Holiday Movies

ESPN Continues Focus on Top High School Basketball Teams and Recruits

The 2019-2020 ESPN high school basketball schedule will feature a total of 37 games; 11 games available across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU and 26 games available digitally on ESPN3. The slate will include 68 ranked players combined from the ESPN 100 (’20), ESPN 60 (’21) and ESPN 25 (’22), and 17 programs ranked in the… Continue reading ESPN Continues Focus on Top High School Basketball Teams and Recruits

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