Category: Television

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Secures $500 Million In Credit Facilities

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, Inc., (www.entertainmentstudios.com) one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television, with 41 television shows on the air, and owner of eight 24-hour HD television networks — including the recently-purchased The Weather Channel for a reported $300 million — proudly announces credit facilities for all corporate holdings and… Continue reading Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Secures $500 Million In Credit Facilities

Common and his Freedom Road Productions Signs Television Deal with Lionsgate

  Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) has signed an overall television deal with Oscar® and Emmy® winner Common and his Freedom Road Productions to develop and produce new television series, it was announced today by Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs. The agreement expands Lionsgate’s relationship with Common, who starred in installments of… Continue reading Common and his Freedom Road Productions Signs Television Deal with Lionsgate

Bounce to Air, Brown Sugar to Stream Aretha Franklin’s Memorial Service Live

The Bounce television network and the Brown Sugar streaming service are teaming up to carry Aretha Franklin’s farewell memorial service live this Friday, Aug. 31. The funeral will take place at the Greater Grace Temple in Franklin’s beloved hometown of Detroit. Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Ronald Isley, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, The Clark Sisters and Marvin Sapp… Continue reading Bounce to Air, Brown Sugar to Stream Aretha Franklin’s Memorial Service Live

The WORD Network To Air The Celebration Of Life Service For Aretha Franklin

The WORD Network, the largest African American religious network in the world, will air the celebration of life service for Aretha Franklin in its entirety. “We are very appreciative to receive the support of The WORD Network in ensuring that the ENTIRE Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Aretha Franklin will be aired uninterrupted.  The… Continue reading The WORD Network To Air The Celebration Of Life Service For Aretha Franklin

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Filming ‘undesked’ in Florida October 29-November 1

As the Midterm races heat up, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will head to Florida, a state that highlights many of 2018’s most important election issues. The late-night series will film a week of shows “undesked” from The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater and air nightly from Monday, October 29 through… Continue reading The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Filming ‘undesked’ in Florida October 29-November 1

Nicki Minaj Returns To The ‘VMAs’

MTV today announced global superstar Nicki Minaj will return to the “VMAs” in a special performance, presented by PEPSI®, from an iconic location in New York. This will mark Minaj’s debut performance after the release of her highly anticipated album, “Queen.”  It will also be the first time a major awards show will televise a… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Returns To The ‘VMAs’

Women On TV Welcomes Its New Hosts

Women on TV is a one-stop viewing spot filled with shows that excite, educate and entertain women of all ages. August’s new show lineup includes: Miracles of Healing with Jayne Rios. Jayne’s sudden diagnosis of Stage 4 Cancer and all her research on treatments and nutrition prompted our network co-owner to develop a show that… Continue reading Women On TV Welcomes Its New Hosts

Nick Cannon Partners with Too Short and E-40 for ‘The Yay Area’

Nick Cannon and NCredible to finance, create and produce new Dramatic Crime Series “THE YAY AREA” with Hip Hop Icons E-40 and Too Short   (LOS ANGELES, CA.) August 10, 2018 – Nick Cannon and two of Hip Hop’s icons, Too Short and E-40 will serve as Producers in new series “The Yay Area”. The series promises… Continue reading Nick Cannon Partners with Too Short and E-40 for ‘The Yay Area’

Drake Gets Seven Nominations for THE 2018 IHEARTRADIO MMVAS

– MMVA performer Shawn Mendes leads nominations with eight nods – – Also announced today are six categories of Fan Fave nominees, including Fan Fave Artist, Fan Fave Single, Fan Fave Duo/Group, and Fan Fave Video – with voting open now at CTV.ca/MMVA – – THE 2018 IHEARTRADIO MMVAS simulcasts on CTV, MTV, Much, and… Continue reading Drake Gets Seven Nominations for THE 2018 IHEARTRADIO MMVAS

Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level: Season 2 Friday, August 3, Comedy Central

Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level is back with an all-new roster of Kevin Hart-approved stand-up comedians taking the next step in their careers: a televised half-hour special. Season 2 kicks off on Friday, August 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Each episode spotlights a single performer, opening on an interview with Hart… Continue reading Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level: Season 2 Friday, August 3, Comedy Central

Jennifer Lopez to Receive ‘Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award’ at 2018 MTV VMAs

MTV today announced that global superstar Jennifer Lopez will receive the “Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award” at the 2018 MTV “VMAs.”  She is also set to perform live at this year’s show for the first time since 2001 and is nominated for two “VMAs” for her most recent single, “Dinero.” With a legacy that spawns… Continue reading Jennifer Lopez to Receive ‘Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award’ at 2018 MTV VMAs

Kendrick Lamar to Appear on ‘POWER’ Sunday, July 29th

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today that the hit STARZ Original series “Power” created by Courtney A. Kemp will welcome Top Dawg Entertainment international superstar, Kendrick Lamar to appear in a guest role opposite 50 Cent in the not-to-miss episode 505. The episode will air on Sunday, July 29th at 8PM ET/PT… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar to Appear on ‘POWER’ Sunday, July 29th

Pam Grier to Host ‘Brown Sugar Week on Bounce’ June 11-15

Legendary actress Pam Grier returns to Bounce to host a week-long series of classic blaxploitation films pulled straight from Brown Sugar, Bounce’s popular subscription video-on-demand service. “Brown Sugar Week on Bounce” Hosted by Pam Grier Weeknights at 9:00 p.m. (ET) June 11-15 Mon. June 11 – Bucktown starring Grier and her frequent co-star Fred Williamson, who… Continue reading Pam Grier to Host ‘Brown Sugar Week on Bounce’ June 11-15

Mona Scott-Young Announces Monami Direct and the Release of ‘BLURRED LINES’

Mona Scott Young, Executive Producer of VH1’s hit franchise “Love & Hip Hop” and CEO of Monami Entertainment (monamient.com), announces the launch of straight-to-consumer digital platform, Monami Direct, in conjunction with the release of her debut novel, “Blurred Lines” (Monami Direct Hardcover/Paperback/eBook; On Sale: June 26, 2018; $24.95; ISBN: 978-1939126313). “Blurred Lines” is co-written by… Continue reading Mona Scott-Young Announces Monami Direct and the Release of ‘BLURRED LINES’

OWN Announces Two New Series From Will Packer

  OWN ANNOUNCES TWO NEW SERIES FROM PROLIFIC PRODUCER WILL PACKER   Multi-Episode Straight-to-Series Orders Include Scripted Drama “Ambitions” and Unscripted Dating Show “Ready to Love”   Los Angeles – April 18, 2018 – OWN has announced two new series from prolific hit-maker Will Packer (“Girls Trip,” “Straight Outta Compton,” “Ride Along,” “Roots”) and his Will… Continue reading OWN Announces Two New Series From Will Packer

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