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
Category: New Releases
Stik Figa – Central Standard Time
Features Homeboy Sandman, Elzhi, Rappin 4-Tay, Quelle Chris New Album Stik Figa – Central Standard Time featuring Homeboy Sandman, Elzhi, Rappin 4-Tay, Quelle Chris produced by illmind, Nottz, L’Orange, D/Will, Black Milk, Exile, Apollo Brown ALBUM OUT NOW Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | Spotify Central Standard Time, the Topeka, KS native’s second official… Continue reading Stik Figa – Central Standard Time
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
Eric Bellinger – EBFP: An Acoustic Experience
The Compton-Born R&B Empresario Reveals a Different Side of His Latest EP, Eric B For President: Term 1 Critical Praise: “Sharing the genetic pool with his grandfather, Bobby Day – R&B singer, and songwriter for groups like the Jackson 5 – Eric is R&B’s most gifted songwriter.” – The Lunch Table “Eric Bellinger is… Continue reading Eric Bellinger – EBFP: An Acoustic Experience
Michael Colyar to Debut One Man Show – ‘Michael Colyar’s Momma’
MICHAEL COLYAR HITS THE STAGE WITH THE WORLD DEBUT OF HIS DRAMATIC ONE MAN SHOW “MICHAEL COLYAR’S MOMMA” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 THROUGH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 IN HOLLYWOOD, CA AND COLYAR GETS POETIC WITH NEW BOOK “MISS INNOCENT GOES TO KOOL SKOOL AND OTHER SILLY STUFF” Hollywood, CA – January 18, 2017 — Michael… Continue reading Michael Colyar to Debut One Man Show – ‘Michael Colyar’s Momma’
adidas Basketball | ALL RISE with the Dame 3
ALL RISE stays true to Damian Lillard’s journey from Oakland to the NBA and illustrates his message of lifting communities through hard work and creativity. Dame D.O.L.L.A.’s very own song “Hero,” co-written and produced by fellow Bay area native Raphael Saadiq, is mixed as the title track. The film also co-stars two creators in hoops… Continue reading adidas Basketball | ALL RISE with the Dame 3
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
The Obama Legacy: A We-Write of the Greatest American Presidency
FAILED OR FANTASTIC? THE OBAMA LEGACY: A “WE-WRITE” OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN PRESIDENCY — To pre-empt an anticipated media whitewash and re-write of Obama’s historical impact, one author crowdfunds a people’s “we-write” of the 44th U.S. president’s achievements. — Bookcover New York, NY (BlackNews.com) — Like many people who’ve engaged in conversation about the legacy… Continue reading The Obama Legacy: A We-Write of the Greatest American Presidency
Young Dolph Enlists Lil Yachty to ‘Bagg’ his Upcoming Gelato Mixtape
Announcing His Gelato Mixtape Releasing February 3rd, the King of Memphis Enlists King Boat for Boastful First Single Critical Praise: “Young Dolph has cultivated that formula that makes the bando jump” – XXL “What makes Dolph exemplary is his affinity for memorable hooks and catchy call-and-response punch lines” – Complex “King… Continue reading Young Dolph Enlists Lil Yachty to ‘Bagg’ his Upcoming Gelato Mixtape
‘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
Big Sean to Release New Album, I DECIDED, on February 3, 2017
BIG SEAN ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM, I DECIDED., ARRIVING FEBRUARY 3RD ON G.O.O.D. MUSIC/DEF JAM RECORDINGS ! FOLLOW-UP TO HIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED PLATINUM #1 ALBUM DARK SKY PARADISE ! PRE-ORDERS NOW LIVE: FANS RECEIVE “BOUNCE BACK” & “MOVES” UPON PURCHASE OF ALBUM “BOUNCE BACK” BLASTS TO TOP 15 ON URBAN AND RHYTHMIC CHARTS! Pre-order Big Sean’s I DECIDED.: http://smarturl.it/IDecided … Continue reading Big Sean to Release New Album, I DECIDED, on February 3, 2017
Mixtape: Menace – The Beat Tape Vol. 1
The Manchester-Born Producer Releases Beat Tape on Heels of 4x Platinum RIAA Certification for “Panda” The Tape: Riding the wave of a recent 4x Platinum certification from the RIAA for his mega-hit production “Panda,” Manchester’s own Menace drops The Beat Tape Vol. 1, an immersive and diverse slice of instrumental Hip-Hop.… Continue reading Mixtape: Menace – The Beat Tape Vol. 1
‘Almost Christmas’ on Digital HD January 24, 2017
An extended family reunites for the holidays and must survive their time at home in the hilarious Almost Christmas, arriving on Digital HD January 24, 2017 and on Blu-ray , DVD and On Demand on February 7, 2017 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A new comedy from writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer… Continue reading ‘Almost Christmas’ on Digital HD January 24, 2017
Tyler Perry and Madea are Back
EVERYONE’S FAVORITE WISE-CRACKING AUNT STARTS THE PARTY & SKIPS THE PO-PO IN TWO HILARIOUS FILMS ON BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL HD JANUARY 31 FROM LIONSGATE Website: www.madeamovies.com (SANTA MONICA, CA) – December 14, 2016 – Kick off the new year and those well-intentioned resolutions with the Matriarch herself in Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD,… Continue reading Tyler Perry and Madea are Back
NBA 2K17 All-Star Tournament
2K today announced that NBA® 2K17, the latest iteration of the top-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation series*, will host the second NBA 2K competitive gaming tournament. Following the success of NBA 2K16 Road to the Finals earlier this year, the NBA 2K17 All-Star Tournament is an exciting competition that will culminate during NBA… Continue reading NBA 2K17 All-Star Tournament