Wanda Sykes to Host 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards

EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress and writer Wanda Sykes will host the 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. For the first time in its history, the Bounce Trumpet Awards will be held in Hollywood, taking place at the Dolby Theatre. It will tape Dec. 4, 2019 and will world premiere nationwide on Bounce on Sun. Feb. 23 at 9:00… Continue reading Wanda Sykes to Host 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards

Dionne Warwick Releases New Christmas Album

Check out the magic behind the scenes of the making of “Dionne Warwick and The Voices of Christmas” Enjoying a year of achievements from earning the Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award to having a Top 3 album with “She’s Back”, the legendary Dionne Warwick will release her latest record, “Dionne Warwick and The Voices of Christmas” this… Continue reading Dionne Warwick Releases New Christmas Album

T.D. Jakes’ Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Sept. 10-12, 2020 in Atlanta

What began as a Sunday school gathering that quickly grew into one of the nation’s most popular conferences for women—helping turn Bishop T.D. Jakes into a household name—will take its final curtain call next fall in 2020. Jakes’ international best-selling book-turned-conference, film and global movement—Woman, Thou Art Loosed!—will host its last conference on Sept. 10-12,… Continue reading T.D. Jakes’ Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Sept. 10-12, 2020 in Atlanta

Aretha Franklin to be Played by Cynthia Erivo

Meet one of Hollywood’s freshest faces if you haven’t already: Cynthia Erivo. Her recent role as Hariett Tubman is surpassed by her upcoming role playing Aretha Franklin. The Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-Winning Erivo will portray Grammy Award holding/musical icon, Aretha Franklin, in the next installment of the Emmy-Winning anthology series, GENIUS: ARETHA.  The new season… Continue reading Aretha Franklin to be Played by Cynthia Erivo

Verizon Fios Launches THE IMPACT NETWORK

The Impact Network, the only African American owned and operated Christian television network in the United States, is now available on Verizon Fios, channel 787 in High Definition (HD) and channel 287 in Standard Definition (SD).  The network features programming on urban ministries and gospel lifestyle entertainment. “Verizon’s dedication to diversity is evident, and we’re… Continue reading Verizon Fios Launches THE IMPACT NETWORK

2019 Black Music Honors Paid Tribute To Xscape, Freddie Jackson and Others

The highly anticipated 4th Annual 2019 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett-Walker is currently airing in national broadcast syndication. The star-studded show was taped live at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny”… Continue reading 2019 Black Music Honors Paid Tribute To Xscape, Freddie Jackson and Others

BET Network’s ‘Sunday Best’ Announces Season 9 Finalists

BET SET TO CROWN SEASON 9 WINNER OF “SUNDAY BEST” ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 8PM ET/PT “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE” AND “NOT THE END OF YOUR STORY” FROM JOSHUA COPELAND AND MELVIN CRISPELL, III NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH RCA INSPIRATION SEASON 9 FINALE WILL FEATURE PERFORMANCES BY TASHA COBBS LEONARD, VASHAWN MITCHELL, KELLY PRICE, AND JONATHAN… Continue reading BET Network’s ‘Sunday Best’ Announces Season 9 Finalists

WBLS’ Circle of Sisters Returns to NYC September 7th

Sisters Unite: WBLS’ Circle of Sisters Returns to the NYC Grammy-Award Singer Maxwell, Style Icon Dapper Dan, Naturi Naughton among the celebrities who will be at this year’s event discussing sisterhood, relationships, and social advocacy   Black Women will unite to celebrate community, sisterhood and entertainment at the annual Circle of Sisters Expo.  The event… Continue reading WBLS’ Circle of Sisters Returns to NYC September 7th

Nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced

THE 50TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED TODAY WITH LAUREN DAIGLE LEADING ARTIST NOMINATIONS WITH SIX FOR KING & COUNTRY AND KIRK FRANKLIN HONORED WITH FIVE NODS EACH Awards to be held live Tuesday, October 15 in Nashville, Tennessee and will air on TBN on Sunday, October 20, 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m.… Continue reading Nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced

The Kingdom Choir Announce ‘Stand By Me’ North American Fall Tour

British gospel choir The Kingdom Choir will embark on their first-ever North American tour kicking off on Friday, September 6th at the Sammy Davis Jr Festival Plaza in Las Vegas. The 29-date spectacular will take Britain’s most celebrated gospel choir from hallowed amphitheatres like Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles to smaller venues and churches nationwide.… Continue reading The Kingdom Choir Announce ‘Stand By Me’ North American Fall Tour

BET’s ‘Sunday Best’ – Premieres Sun. June 30th

  BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES THE TOP 20 CONTESTANTS OF THE INSPIRING GOSPEL COMPETITION SERIES, “SUNDAY BEST” “SUNDAY BEST” PREMIERES SUNDAY, JUNE 30th ON BET IN THE U.S.A. AND INTERNATIONALLY BEGINNING SUNDAY, JULY 7th Kirk Franklin, Erica Campbell, Jonathan McReynolds and Kelly Price  [Photo Credit: BET Networks] (NEW YORK, NY) – June 21, 2019 – Returning from its… Continue reading BET’s ‘Sunday Best’ – Premieres Sun. June 30th

Meek Mill and Fantasia Added to The 2019 ‘BET AWARDS’

Today BET Networks announces the addition of new performers and presenters appearing at the 19th annual “BET AWARDS.” Meek Mill, Fantasia, DaBaby, Jeremih, Kirk Franklin, Erica Campbell, Kelly Price and Jonathan McReynolds will take the “BET AWARDS” 2019 stage as performers, while La La Anthony, Ayesha Curry, Larenz Tate, Amanda Seales, Reverend Al Sharpton, Ryan… Continue reading Meek Mill and Fantasia Added to The 2019 ‘BET AWARDS’

Regina Hall To Host 2019 BET Awards

BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B and NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced actress and comedian Regina Hall as the 2019 “BET Awards” host. Nominated in this year’s “Best Actress” category, Regina takes the stage to host for the first time, joining the ranks of A-list entertainers who’ve hosted in years past,… Continue reading Regina Hall To Host 2019 BET Awards

Keke Wyatt & Avery Sunshine Star in ‘I’ve Cried the Blues’

  Soul Singers Keke Wyatt & Avery*Sunshine Guest Star in “I’ve Cried the Blues” Musical at Warner Theatre on June 8th The Musical Story of a Lifetime (Washington, D.C.) May 2, 2019—Playwright Dennis Williams returns to the Washington, DC with one of his most creative production yet featuring Soul Singers KeKe Wyatt & Avery*Sunshine. The… Continue reading Keke Wyatt & Avery Sunshine Star in ‘I’ve Cried the Blues’

Indique Hair Introduces Chaka by Indique

Indique Hair, the premier provider of virgin hair extensions, today announced the launch of its new hair-wig line with Chaka Khan. Chaka by Indique is an exclusive collection designed for every woman everywhere! Icon Chaka Khan and her longtime friend and hairstylist, George R. Fuller, love Indique and desired to create special pieces highlighting Chaka’s signature textured looks. “My hair… Continue reading Indique Hair Introduces Chaka by Indique

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