THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW PREMIERES ON TV ONE MONDAY, MARCH 18 AT 11/10C PM DL Hughley and Co-Host Jasmine Sanders Helm New Daily Nighttime Talk Show SILVER SPRING, MD – March 11, 2019 – Noted comedian, actor and REACH Media Syndicated Radio host, DL Hughley is bringing his own brand of comedy and commentary… Continue reading ‘The DL Hughley Show’ Premieres March 18
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Holland America Line Bestows Award to Oprah Winfrey
At a special gathering on board Nieuw Statendam following the special Girls’ Getaway sailing in partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine, Holland America Line bestowed its Shared Humanity Award on Oprah Winfrey — philanthropist, global media leader and founder and editorial director of the magazine. At the event, Holland America Line presented a $40,000 donation… Continue reading Holland America Line Bestows Award to Oprah Winfrey
Angela Bassett Celebrates AA Culture in New Ford TV Ads
Ford Motor Company has released its latest TV spots: “Built Ford Proud: “We Lead” and “Ode to the Builders.” The ad campaign showcases Ford’s F-150, SUV and car lineup, and features the smooth, strong and powerful voice of actress Angela Bassett. UniCulture is the approach to Ford’s newest “Built Ford Proud” ad campaign, featuring… Continue reading Angela Bassett Celebrates AA Culture in New Ford TV Ads
The Impact Network To Launch On Verizon Fios
The Impact Network, the only African American owned and operated Christian television network in the United States, will soon be available on Verizon Fios. The network features programming on urban ministries and gospel lifestyle entertainment. “Verizon’s dedication to diversity is evident, and we’re proud of their ongoing commitment to the African-American community, underscored by the… Continue reading The Impact Network To Launch On Verizon Fios
Lloyd Discusses Murder Inc & Atlantic Records on ‘UNSUNG’
About Lloyd The smooth R&B singer known as just Lloyd became a heartthrob before he even knew how to drive. Introduced to the world through a boy band at the tender age of 10 he would go on to join one of the most notorious record labels of the millennium, Murder Inc, where, under the… Continue reading Lloyd Discusses Murder Inc & Atlantic Records on ‘UNSUNG’
TV One Announces Production of THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY
TV ONE ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL FILM THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY STARRING ROSHON FEGAN, BIG BOI, TYRA FERRELL, LLOYD AND ADRIAN MARCEL; DEBUTING JUNE 2019 The Bobby DeBarge Story Chronicles the Life of Falsetto Master and Musical Genius Bobby DeBarge SILVER SPRING, MD – February 19, 2019 – TV One has announced that production is underway in Atlanta for its new original film THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY, slated to… Continue reading TV One Announces Production of THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY
‘The Bobby Brown Story’ Earns 3 NAACP Image Award Nominations
Grammy-Award winning singer Bobby Brown’s “The Bobby Brown Story”, a biopic mini-series that premiered on the BET Network in September, 2018, has been nominated for three 2019 NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special and Outstanding Actress and Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special. “The Bobby Brown Story” scored 6.7 million viewers with No. 1 ratings on BET, Facebook and Twitter. Brown… Continue reading ‘The Bobby Brown Story’ Earns 3 NAACP Image Award Nominations
Moesha and The Game to Bounce Starting February 18th
Bounce has licensed the broadcast television rights to the popular and NAACP Image Award-winning series Moesha and The Game in a multi-year agreement with CBS Television Distribution. Bounce lands all six seasons (127 episodes) of Moesha and all nine seasons (147 episodes) of The Game and will air the shows back-to-back weeknights with Moesha from… Continue reading Moesha and The Game to Bounce Starting February 18th
THE AFRICA CHANNEL Announces 20 New Shows for 2019
Celebrating a banner year for content acquisitions, The Africa Channel will air a collection of 20 new primetimes series representing premium drama, lifestyle and news programming from Africa throughout the year. In addition, the company will stream over 50 hours of content in support Black History Month on Comcast’s Xfinity platform. VP, Programming & Acquisitions… Continue reading THE AFRICA CHANNEL Announces 20 New Shows for 2019
McDonald’s® is Sponsor Of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards
McDonald’s® USA will serve as the Official Sponsor of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, with Toyota, Procter & Gamble and L’Oréal also participating in the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions which will air exclusively on Bounce on Sunday, February 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET. McDonald’s sponsorship includes the Rising Star Award presented by… Continue reading McDonald’s® is Sponsor Of the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards
Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary
Joint Project With Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Kevin Willmott (BlakkKlansmen) “I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled” Will Air In 2020 Hip Hop artist & entrepreneur Willie the Kid has joined on as a producer for I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled a documentary slated to be released in 2020 through PBS’ American Masters Series… Continue reading Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary
Gregory Hines Featured on New Forever Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the life and legacy of award winning entertainer Gregory Hines when it inducted him as the 42nd honoree in the Black Heritage Stamp series during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at Peter Norton Symphony Space, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. “Gregory Hines was an extraordinary artist in every… Continue reading Gregory Hines Featured on New Forever Stamp
Saints & Sinners Bounces for a Fourth Season
Bounce, the only emerging broadcast – or “multicast” – television network producing original scripted series, announced that Saints & Sinners has been renewed for a fourth season, to premiere in the summer of 2019. The network also announced a new licensing agreement that will make previous episodes of the hit original drama series and #1 most-watched… Continue reading Saints & Sinners Bounces for a Fourth Season
X On Demand Goes Live
First teased last fall – X On Demand (xod.tv) has finally gone live. The Netflix-style site, with a social twist, boasts a growing library of works by Black filmmakers, with at least one person of Black American/African decent in a leading role both in front of and behind the lens – prerequistes for a project… Continue reading X On Demand Goes Live
Oprah Winfrey Plans Live Show, February 5th, in Times Square
OPRAH WINFREY HOSTS LIVE EVENT FROM TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Inspiring One-on-One Conversations with Guests Including Bradley Cooper, Michael B. Jordan, Beto O’Rourke, Melinda Gates and Lisa Borders Tickets Available on Oprah.com/oprahconversations Los Angeles, CA – Oprah Winfrey hosts “Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations from Times Square,” a live event at PlayStation Theater in New… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey Plans Live Show, February 5th, in Times Square