Category: Television

Edna Sims Becomes First African American Publicist for The Caucus For Producers, Writers & Directors

Edna Sims’ ESP PR Becomes First African American Publicist  For the Renowned THE CAUCUS FOR PRODUCERS, WRITERS & DIRECTORS An Alliance of Television and New Media Content Creators   (Los Angeles, CA) – In the world of publicity, representatives as well as firms have been fleeting. Very few have had the staying power comparable to Ms.… Continue reading Edna Sims Becomes First African American Publicist for The Caucus For Producers, Writers & Directors

En Vogue Set To Perform on ABC’s ‘Greatest Hits’ July 21st

En Vogue set to perform on ABC’s ‘hit’ summer series “Greatest Hits” Thursday, July 21st LOS ANGELES (July 18, 2016) –  En Vogue is joining the elite group of legendary artists to perform on the hit ABC’s summer music series, “Greatest Hits“. The series, hosted by comedian, Arsenio Hall,  features new and veteran acts performing… Continue reading En Vogue Set To Perform on ABC’s ‘Greatest Hits’ July 21st

‘Greenleaf – The Gospel Companion Soundtrack Volume 1’ August 26th Release Date

  MALACO SETS RELEASE FOR GREENLEAF – THE GOSPEL COMPANION SOUNDTRACK   Music from the OWN Hit Series produced by Lionsgate, Featuring Stars Deborah Joy Winans and Desiree Ross, Plus Mavis Staples, The McCrary Sisters, Melinda Doolittle, Reverend Shirley Caesar, and Dottie Peoples & The Peoples Choice Chorale   Malaco Records, the legendary Jackson, Mississippi-based… Continue reading ‘Greenleaf – The Gospel Companion Soundtrack Volume 1’ August 26th Release Date

Radio One Set to Cover Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Radio One, Inc., the largest Black-owned and targeted multi-media company reaching over 82% of Black America will provide its digital, radio and television audiences with timely coverage of both the upcoming Republican and Democratic National Conventions in Cleveland, Ohio and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania respectively. TV One’s News One Now, the only daily television news program dedicated… Continue reading Radio One Set to Cover Republican and Democratic National Conventions

‘Ed Gordon’ Bounce TV’s First Primetime News Magazine Show to Debut Sept. 13

Bounce TV announced today that production has commenced on Ed Gordon, the network’s first entry into the primetime news magazine format, and the show’s premiere date has been scheduled for Tues. Sept. 13 at 10:00 p.m. (ET). Multiple award-winning and well-respected television journalist Ed Gordon will produce and host the series of one-hour specials in which he’ll… Continue reading ‘Ed Gordon’ Bounce TV’s First Primetime News Magazine Show to Debut Sept. 13

Kobe Bryant to Be Honored at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports

NBA Champion and All-Star MVP Kobe Bryant to Be Honored with the Legend Award at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 Telecast Hosted by Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Airs Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Following his 20th and final season with the Los Angeles Lakers, five-time NBA Champion, four-time NBA… Continue reading Kobe Bryant to Be Honored at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Acquires TheGrio

Entertainment Studios, Inc., (www.es.tv) one of the largest independent producers and distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations, and owner of seven 24-hour HD cable television networks (PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, and JUSTICECENTRAL.TV), proudly announces its acquisition of the New York-based African-American focused digital news platform TheGrio (www.TheGrio.com). TheGrio – which… Continue reading Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Acquires TheGrio

Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller Added as Performers for the 2016 “BET Awards”

Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller Join Alicia Keys, Maxwell and Special Prince Celebration Performers, Sheila E., D’Angelo, The Roots and Janelle Monae at the 2016 “BET Awards” DJ Khaled, Gabrielle Union, Tinashe, Fantasia, Regina Hall, Nate Parker and More Announced as Presenters Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross to Host 2016 “BET Awards” Airing Live… Continue reading Usher, Future and Bryson Tiller Added as Performers for the 2016 “BET Awards”

Rosario Dawson Joins EPIX Documentary Series – “America Divided”

ROSARIO DAWSON JOINS ORIGINAL EPIX DOCUMENTARY SERIES ‘AMERICA DIVIDED’ – SET FOR PRE-ELECTION FALL RELEASE   Dawson to Explore Flint, Michigan Water Crisis for Series   New York, NY – JUNE 16, 2016 – Premium TV network EPIX® announced today that actress Rosario Dawson (“Daredevil,” Sin City, Rent) has joined the limited Original Documentary Series America… Continue reading Rosario Dawson Joins EPIX Documentary Series – “America Divided”

Bounce TV to Air Muhammad Ali Procession and Memorial Service Live

Bounce TV will carry Muhammad Ali’s farewell procession through the streets of Louisville and his memorial service live, uninterrupted and commercial-free this Friday, June 10. Bounce TV’s coverage will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET with the procession, which will take Ali on a final journey through his beloved hometown of Louisville, passing memorable landmarks in… Continue reading Bounce TV to Air Muhammad Ali Procession and Memorial Service Live

Machine Gun Kelly AKA Richard Colson Baker Announces Role in Showtime Series “Roadies”

COLSON BAKER ALSO KNOWN AS MACHINE GUN KELLY  TAKES FILM AND TV BY STORM “ROADIES” FOR SHOWTIME; “VIRAL” FOR IM GLOBAL/WEINSTEIN; “NERVE” FOR LIONSGATE (NEW YORK, NY)–Richard Colson Baker, also known as Machine Gun Kelly, announces his recurring role in the upcoming Showtime series “Roadies.” Created by  Cameron Crowe and executive produced by Crowe, Winnie… Continue reading Machine Gun Kelly AKA Richard Colson Baker Announces Role in Showtime Series “Roadies”

S. Epatha Merkerson: ‘When I learned I had Type 2 diabetes, I decided to get serious about my health’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 29, 2014 The Law and Order franchise wouldn’t be the same without Anita Van Buren. The face is so familiar, she’s lasted longer than every other main character on the series — that staying power has to be acknowledged. But her staying power in her personal life is… Continue reading S. Epatha Merkerson: ‘When I learned I had Type 2 diabetes, I decided to get serious about my health’

TV One Announces the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition Finalists

  TV ONE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION FINALISTS   SILVER SPRING, MD – MAY 26, 2016 – TV One, the network dedicated to REPRESENT the best in Black culture and entertainment, has announced the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition finalists – N’Zuri Za Austin (Dallas, Texas), Cheronda Gunn & Traci Rooks (Houston,… Continue reading TV One Announces the 2016 TV One Screenplay Competition Finalists

Africa Miranda: ‘I’m thankful for every experience I’ve had that’s led me to this point’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign January 6, 2015 Africa Miranda is a busy woman these days. Besides being a brand ambassador for Creme of Nature, she is also a cast member on the reality TV show, The New Atlanta. The shows features professional women in the Southern hotspot seeking career fulfillment and love. The… Continue reading Africa Miranda: ‘I’m thankful for every experience I’ve had that’s led me to this point’

“Hate In America: Lone Wolves” Commemorates Charleston Church Shooting May 21

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY COMMEMORATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLESTON CHURCH SHOOTING WITH PREMIERE OF “HATE IN AMERICA: LONE WOLVES”   Third Installment in Riveting HATE IN AMERICA Franchise Examines Startling Rise of “Lone Wolf” Attacks in the United States, Premieres Saturday, May 21 at 8/7c   http://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/hate-in-america/   (Silver Spring, Md.) – In commemoration of the one-year anniversary of… Continue reading “Hate In America: Lone Wolves” Commemorates Charleston Church Shooting May 21

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