Category: Television

Urban Movie Channel to Premiere ‘No Regrets’ and ‘Hatching Shakespeare’ This Month

UMC – URBAN MOVIE CHANNEL’S FEBRUARY SLATE FEATURES EXCLUSIVE STREAMING PREMIERES OF STAR-STUDDED ROMANTIC COMEDY AND INNER-CITY YOUTH DOCUMENTARY — Romantic comedy, “No Regrets,” premieres February 10, 2017; Inner-city youth documentary, “Hatching Shakespeare,” to follow on February 17, 2017 — “No Regrets” premieres on UMC, February 10, 2017 Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — A celebration… Continue reading Urban Movie Channel to Premiere ‘No Regrets’ and ‘Hatching Shakespeare’ This Month

Terrence J to Develop Original Content for MTV and VH1

Overarching Talent Deal Encompasses On-Air Options for Well-Known Producer and Television Personality NEW YORK, NY – January 31, 2017 – MTV and VH1 today announced a first-look production and talent deal with executive producer and TV personality, Terrence Jenkins (best known as “Terrence J”).  Through his company, Jenkins Entertainment Group, he has been optioned to… Continue reading Terrence J to Develop Original Content for MTV and VH1

OWN’s ‘Greenleaf’ will Premiere on Netflix March 3

  Lionsgate & Netflix have closed a worldwide SVOD deal for the OWN hit series Greenleaf The deal will give Netflix the premiere in all territories ex-US & Canada day after broadcast and shortly after its linear run in US/CA Season One will premiere globally on Netflix March 3 Greenleaf’s second season will debut on OWN… Continue reading OWN’s ‘Greenleaf’ will Premiere on Netflix March 3

David Mann and Tamela Mann to Host 18th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

On Friday, February 3, 2017, the NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) will kick-off Super Bowl LI with its 18th Annual star-studded music jubilation at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. This year’s Celebration will be hosted by husband-wife duo, actors (Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns) and gospel singers David and Tamela Mann. The annual… Continue reading David Mann and Tamela Mann to Host 18th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

John Cena to Host Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards

WWE(R) Superstar John Cena(R) to Host Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards, Live on Saturday, March 11, 2017   BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE Superstar, actor and television host John Cena is set to host Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards, airing live on Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The only live event where kids’ votes count and the biggest… Continue reading John Cena to Host Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards

Deon Cole & Nicole Ari Parker to Host 25th Trumpet Awards

DEON COLE AND NICOLE ARI PARKER TO CO-HOST THE 25th ANNUAL TRUMPET AWARDS HONOREES INCLUDE: WENDY WILLIAMS AND NEW EDITION SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY: KENNY LATTIMORE, ERICA CAMPBELL, TAMELA MANN, KEKE WYATT & MORE WORLD PREMIERES ON BOUNCE SUN. JAN. 29 AT 9:00PM ET (ATLANTA, GA) – January 17, 2017 – BOUNCE will present the 25th… Continue reading Deon Cole & Nicole Ari Parker to Host 25th Trumpet Awards

Erica Campbell and Anthony Brown to Co-Host the 2017 Stellar Awards

    THE 32ND ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED Tamela Mann and Travis Greene Lead with Nine Nominations; Hezekiah Walker Receives Seven; Kirk Franklin Earns Six; Jekalyn Carr, Todd Dulaney, Shirley Caesar, Bri (Brianna Babineaux), Livre’ and Enon Tabernacle Land Multiple Nominations Erica Campbell and Anthony Brown to Co-Host Annual Salute to Gospel Music… Continue reading Erica Campbell and Anthony Brown to Co-Host the 2017 Stellar Awards

BET to Premiere New John Singleton Drama ‘REBEL’ on March 28th

BET’s new scripted drama, REBEL, takes on the unique and complicated relationship the Black community faces with police officers. Directed by John Singleton, the series follows Rebel (Danielle Moné Truitt), a police officer who leaves the force after being under an intense Internal Affairs/criminal investigation for shooting her partner in the hopes of stopping him… Continue reading BET to Premiere New John Singleton Drama ‘REBEL’ on March 28th

Angela Bassett to Receive American Black Film Institute’s ‘Reel Icon’ Award

Academy Award nominated actress, Angela Bassett, will be honored with the “Reel Icon” award by the American Black Film Institute, at their annual  “New, Next, Now Legend” Oscar Week gala for her iconic roles and career achievement as one of cinemas all-time favorite actors, in a poll conducted by American Black Film Institute.  The event… Continue reading Angela Bassett to Receive American Black Film Institute’s ‘Reel Icon’ Award

‘Caraoke Showdown’ Hosted By Craig Robinson Premieres Thursday, January 12

“CARAOKE SHOWDOWN” HOSTED BY CRAIG ROBINSON PREMIERES THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 AT 10:30pm ET/PT ON SPIKE   ​ More About “Caraoke Showdown” “Caraoke Showdown” takes groups of passengers on a musical journey to win money by competing in a variety of karaoke-style challenges. Throughout various rounds of game play, contestants compete for cash by belting out their… Continue reading ‘Caraoke Showdown’ Hosted By Craig Robinson Premieres Thursday, January 12

TIME: The Kalief Browder Story Trailer

TIME: The Kalief Browder Story   Six-Part Documentary Event from Weinstein Television and Shawn “JAY Z” Carter Premieres on Spike Wednesday, March 1 at 10 PM, ET/PT     Weinstein Television and Shawn “JAY Z” Carter have teamed up with Spike TV for a groundbreaking event series that will forever change the way we look… Continue reading TIME: The Kalief Browder Story Trailer

‘Queen Boss’ Premieres January 14th on Centric TV

All Hail the Queens! Centric Announces “Queen Boss” the First Business Competition Reality Series for African-American Female Entrepreneurs Hosted by Tracey Edmonds; Celebrity Judges Panel Include Vanessa Simmons, Lauren Lake and Guest Judges Kandi Burruss, Angela Benton, Carla Hall, Lisa Price, Rakia Reynolds, Mikki Taylor, Robin Wilson “Queen Boss” Premieres Saturday, January 14th at 10:00… Continue reading ‘Queen Boss’ Premieres January 14th on Centric TV

Bounce TV Acquires The Trumpet Awards

Bounce TV has acquired all assets of The Trumpet Awards, the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions, in an agreement with The Trumpet Awards Foundation announced today. Bounce TV, the fastest-growing African-American network on television, will now own, produce and world premiere the star-studded event annually. Bounce TV will also syndicate The Trumpet… Continue reading Bounce TV Acquires The Trumpet Awards

Comedy Central’s New Series ‘Detroiters,’ Premieres Tuesday, February 7

Detroiters The Motor City comes alive in Comedy Central’s new series “Detroiters,” premiering Tuesday, February 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT following the season nine premiere of “Tosh.0.” Sam Richardson, from Detroit, and Tim Robinson, from Metro Detroit, are real life best friends who star as small-time ad men in the Motor City. Whatever they do,… Continue reading Comedy Central’s New Series ‘Detroiters,’ Premieres Tuesday, February 7

‘Caraoke Showdown’ Hosted by Craig Robinson, Debuts January 12th

Spike is gearing up for a wild ride with the premiere of “Caraoke Showdown” on Thursday, January 12 at 10:30 PM, ET/PT following a new episode of “Lip Sync Battle.” This party-on-wheels has the ultimate emcee in host, actor, and comedian Craig Robinson who literally drives the fun-filled ride that gives unsuspecting passengers the trip… Continue reading ‘Caraoke Showdown’ Hosted by Craig Robinson, Debuts January 12th

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