Category: TV/Film

The Apollo Theater’s Fifth Bi-annual WOW (Women of the World Festival) Online March 20th to March 21st

The Apollo Theater announced plans for the fifth bi-annual WOW – Women of the World Festival, an international festival that elevates the voices, experiences, and truth of women spanning all ages. The festival will take place online this year starting Saturday March 20th to Sunday March 21st via apollotheater.org. The two-day, all digital festival sets… Continue reading The Apollo Theater’s Fifth Bi-annual WOW (Women of the World Festival) Online March 20th to March 21st

‘UNSUNG’ Returns With All-New Episodes Sunday, March 21

‘UNSUNG’ Returns With All-New Episodes Sunday, March 21 TV One announced all-new episodes of its original, award-winning series UNSUNG premiering on Sunday, March 21 starting at 9 p.m. ET/8C. The return of UNSUNG kicks off a night of back-to-back premieres of auto-biographical content joining the previously announced premiere of UNCENSORED, immediately following at 10 p.m.… Continue reading ‘UNSUNG’ Returns With All-New Episodes Sunday, March 21

Russell Westbrook Takes Documentary ‘Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre’ to The History Channel

Russell Westbrook Takes Documentary ‘Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre’ to The History Channel Washington Wizards basketball player Russell Westbrook is keeping busy when he’s not on the basketball court. After announcing last week that he joined Varo Bank’s team as an investor and advisor, Westbrook has other news to share. According to Deadline, The… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Takes Documentary ‘Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre’ to The History Channel

Regina King to Produce and Portray the Role of Shirley Chisholm in Upcoming Biopic

Regina King to Produce and Portray the Role of Shirley Chisholm in Upcoming Biopic Talented and seemingly busy Regina King has been tasked with playing the role of the political icon, Shirley Chisolm. Participant, the leading media company dedicated to bringing inspirational stories to the masses that will motivate them to engage in positive social… Continue reading Regina King to Produce and Portray the Role of Shirley Chisholm in Upcoming Biopic

Documentary on The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance to Air Later This Year on Showtime

Despite mixed reviews of this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, a documentary of The Weeknd‘s performance will air later this year on Showtime. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, had the honor to perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show that took place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium… Continue reading Documentary on The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance to Air Later This Year on Showtime

‘Chappelle’s Show’ Returns to Netflix After Renewing Contract With ViacomCBS

‘Chappelle’s Show’ Returns to Netflix After Renewing Contract With ViacomCBS Now we can watch Chappelle’s Show without guilt! According to Variety, the comedy series is back streaming on Netflix after Dave Chappelle had stated that his deal was renegotiated to compensate him, unlike his previous, original deal. Back in November, Netflix had taken the popular… Continue reading ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Returns to Netflix After Renewing Contract With ViacomCBS

REVOLT Announces Justin Combs Late Night Show ‘Respectfully Justin’

REVOLT, the media company owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs, announced the premiere of Respectfully Justin, a risqué late-night broadcast series starring Justin LaBoy and Justin Combs. The highly anticipated show will premiere February 14, 2021, taking a deep dive into today’s most controversial and cultural conversations, addressing sex, relationships, music, entertainment, everyday life and taboo… Continue reading REVOLT Announces Justin Combs Late Night Show ‘Respectfully Justin’

Denzel Washington’s ‘The Little Things’ Makes Pandemic Box Office History

Amidst the dwindling number of movie goers theaters are seeing due to the pandemic, people managed to turn out for John Lee Hancock‘s, The Little Things. Although the film didn’t become a blockbuster sell-out since Friday, it had the biggest opening among R-rated movies since the pandemic. The film played in 2,171 theaters in North… Continue reading Denzel Washington’s ‘The Little Things’ Makes Pandemic Box Office History

Arizona State University Renames Film School After Sidney Poitier

The recognition of pioneering actor Sidney Poitier is not lost in Arizona. Arizona State University has announced that it has renamed its film school after Black Hollywood icon Sidney Poitier. Poitier was the first Black man to win the Academy Award for best actor. “Arizona State University is deeply committed to the premise of inclusivity,… Continue reading Arizona State University Renames Film School After Sidney Poitier

REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Returns For Its 27th Season January 26

REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL will return for its 27th season on TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). The series is available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max. New to this season is the launch of “The Real Sports Podcast,” a companion series built to expand on the in-depth, groundbreaking stories that are… Continue reading REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Returns For Its 27th Season January 26

ATL Homicide Season Three Premieres on TV One on Monday, January 25

ATL Homicide Season Three Premieres on TV One on Monday, January 25 TV One‘s hit true-crime show ATL Homicide premieres on Monday, January 25 at 9 P.M. ET/8C. Thirty-year Atlanta PD veteran Detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez recount their past homicide investigations cases on the streets of Atlanta along their quest to put heinous… Continue reading ATL Homicide Season Three Premieres on TV One on Monday, January 25

NAACP Reschedules the 52nd NAACP Image Awards to March 27, 2021

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52ND NAACP Image Awards Has Been Rescheduled to Air LIVE on BET Saturday, March 27th at 8 pm ET The following is a joint statement from Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice-Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors and Chairman of the NAACP Image Awards Committee; Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET;… Continue reading NAACP Reschedules the 52nd NAACP Image Awards to March 27, 2021

The 5Ws: Sam Aleshinloye

Who: Sam Aleshinloye What: Documentary film Archival Producer, Researcher, & Historical Consultant Why: Sam Aleshinloye is a documentary film Archival Producer/Consultant and Researcher. His services include researching, managing, and licensing archival footage, photos, and all other audiovisual assets. He also handles negotiating rates and managing archival budgets for multi-hour television series and feature films. Over… Continue reading The 5Ws: Sam Aleshinloye

AMERICAN SKIN January 15, 2021 In Select Theaters and Digital Platforms

AMERICAN SKIN Releases January 15, 2021, In Select Theaters and Digital Platforms AMERICAN SKIN weaves a layered story in the tradition of Sidney Lumet’s 12 Angry Men and Dog Day Afternoon, that follows a Black Iraqi War Vet, who after being denied a fair trial following the shooting death of his teenage son (and only child) by a… Continue reading AMERICAN SKIN January 15, 2021 In Select Theaters and Digital Platforms

‘ATL HOMICIDE’ Premieres Season Three on TV One on January 26

‘ATL HOMICIDE’ Premieres Season Three on TV One on January 26 Atlanta Crime Detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez Recount Their Investigation in the Fatal Shooting of Ladeddrick Love in Adamsville, Georgia (SILVER SPRING, MD)January 7, 2021– TV One dives into a third season of the nail-biting true-crime series ATL HOMICIDE, premiering on Monday, January… Continue reading ‘ATL HOMICIDE’ Premieres Season Three on TV One on January 26

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