Category: TV/Film

Doug Glanville Returns to ESPN

After a two-year hiatus, Doug Glanville is returning to ESPN as a baseball analyst with recurring appearances on “Baseball Tonight,” “SportsCenter,” and other ESPN morning programming. Glanville will continue with his primary role as the baseball insider for the Chicago Cubs on NBC Sports Chicago where he provides color commentary for the Cubs games and… Continue reading Doug Glanville Returns to ESPN

Gentleman Jack Real to Reel Returns with Omari Hardwick

Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey together with Codeblack Entertainment announces the return of Gentleman Jack Real to Reel, a national contest showcasing the creativity and talent of up-and-coming Black filmmakers. The winner of the national competition will receive $10,000 and the opportunity to screen their short film at this year’s American Black Film Festival in Miami to an exclusive audience of industry… Continue reading Gentleman Jack Real to Reel Returns with Omari Hardwick

UMC Renews ‘Craig Ross Jr.’s Monogamy’

Following its record breaking debut in May of last year, UMC (Urban Movie Channel) – the first and leading streaming network for Black TV and film – is excited to announce the return of “Craig Ross Jr.’s Monogamy” for a second season. Created by husband and wife producing team Craig Ross, Jr. and Caryn Ward Ross, the… Continue reading UMC Renews ‘Craig Ross Jr.’s Monogamy’

UMC (Urban Movie Channel) Announces ‘A House Divided’

Following the second season renewal of its hit original series, “Craig Ross Jr.’s Monogamy,” UMC (Urban Movie Channel) – the first and leading streaming service for Black film and television from AMC Networks’ RLJ Entertainment – announced today a new multi-generational family drama from Dan Garcia, the creator of UMC’s officially Daytime Emmy nominated series… Continue reading UMC (Urban Movie Channel) Announces ‘A House Divided’

The 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Announces Aretha Franklin Tribute

  THE 34TH ANNUAL STELLAR AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2019 PERFORMANCE LINEUP FEATURING ALL-STAR TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN  Show to Feature a Presentation of the All-new Aretha Franklin ICON Award and Appearances by Kelly Price, Brian Courtney Wilson, Charles Jenkins, Erica Campbell, Jekalyn Carr, Jonathan McReynolds, Kelontae Gavin, Koryn Hawthorne, Maranda Curtis, Regina Belle, Todd Dulaney, Anthony… Continue reading The 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Announces Aretha Franklin Tribute

‘The DL Hughley Show’ Premieres March 18

THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW PREMIERES ON TV ONE MONDAY, MARCH 18 AT 11/10C PM   DL Hughley and Co-Host Jasmine Sanders Helm New Daily Nighttime Talk Show SILVER SPRING, MD – March 11, 2019 – Noted comedian, actor and REACH Media Syndicated Radio host, DL Hughley is bringing his own brand of comedy and commentary… Continue reading ‘The DL Hughley Show’ Premieres March 18

Holland America Line Bestows Award to Oprah Winfrey

At a special gathering on board Nieuw Statendam following the special Girls’ Getaway sailing in partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine, Holland America Line bestowed its Shared Humanity Award on Oprah Winfrey — philanthropist, global media leader and founder and editorial director of the magazine. At the event, Holland America Line presented a $40,000 donation… Continue reading Holland America Line Bestows Award to Oprah Winfrey

Angela Bassett Celebrates AA Culture in New Ford TV Ads

 Ford Motor Company has released its latest TV spots: “Built Ford Proud: “We Lead” and “Ode to the Builders.” The ad campaign showcases Ford’s F-150, SUV and car lineup, and features the smooth, strong and powerful voice of actress Angela Bassett. UniCulture is the approach to Ford’s newest “Built Ford Proud” ad campaign, featuring… Continue reading Angela Bassett Celebrates AA Culture in New Ford TV Ads

The Impact Network To Launch On Verizon Fios

The Impact Network, the only African American owned and operated Christian television network in the United States, will soon be available on Verizon Fios.  The network features programming on urban ministries and gospel lifestyle entertainment. “Verizon’s dedication to diversity is evident, and we’re proud of their ongoing commitment to the African-American community, underscored by the… Continue reading The Impact Network To Launch On Verizon Fios

Lloyd Discusses Murder Inc & Atlantic Records on ‘UNSUNG’

About Lloyd The smooth R&B singer known as just Lloyd became a heartthrob before he even knew how to drive. Introduced to the world through a boy band at the tender age of 10 he would go on to join one of the most notorious record labels of the millennium, Murder Inc, where, under the… Continue reading Lloyd Discusses Murder Inc & Atlantic Records on ‘UNSUNG’

TV One Announces Production of THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY

      TV ONE ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL FILM THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY STARRING ROSHON FEGAN, BIG BOI, TYRA FERRELL, LLOYD AND ADRIAN MARCEL; DEBUTING JUNE 2019   The Bobby DeBarge Story Chronicles the Life of Falsetto Master and Musical Genius Bobby DeBarge SILVER SPRING, MD – February 19, 2019 – TV One has announced that production is underway in Atlanta for its new original film THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY, slated to… Continue reading TV One Announces Production of THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY

‘The Bobby Brown Story’ Earns 3 NAACP Image Award Nominations

Grammy-Award winning singer Bobby Brown’s “The Bobby Brown Story”, a biopic mini-series that premiered on the BET Network in September, 2018, has been nominated for three 2019 NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special and Outstanding Actress and Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special. “The Bobby Brown Story” scored 6.7 million viewers with No. 1 ratings on BET, Facebook and Twitter. Brown… Continue reading ‘The Bobby Brown Story’ Earns 3 NAACP Image Award Nominations

Prada Announces Ava DuVernay Will Co-Chair Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council

Prada, the Italian fashion house, announced today that artist and activist, Theaster Gates, and award-winning writer, director and producer, Ava DuVernay, will co-chair the Prada Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (“the Council”) to elevate voices of color within the company and the fashion industry at-large. The Council will advise the company as it invests in… Continue reading Prada Announces Ava DuVernay Will Co-Chair Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council

Moesha and The Game to Bounce Starting February 18th

Bounce has licensed the broadcast television rights to the popular and NAACP Image Award-winning series Moesha and The Game in a multi-year agreement with CBS Television Distribution. Bounce lands all six seasons (127 episodes) of Moesha and all nine seasons (147 episodes) of The Game and will air the shows back-to-back weeknights with Moesha from… Continue reading Moesha and The Game to Bounce Starting February 18th

THE AFRICA CHANNEL Announces 20 New Shows for 2019

Celebrating a banner year for content acquisitions, The Africa Channel will air a collection of 20 new primetimes series representing premium drama, lifestyle and news programming from Africa throughout the year. In addition, the company will stream over 50 hours of content in support Black History Month on Comcast’s Xfinity platform.  VP, Programming & Acquisitions… Continue reading THE AFRICA CHANNEL Announces 20 New Shows for 2019

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