Category: TV/Film

Independent Film ‘I’ll Be There’ To Premiere on Prime Video and Apple TV on November 15th

  BUFFALO 8 PRESENTS: ‘I’LL BE THERE’—A HEARTFELT TALE OF FAMIY, REDEMPTION, AND THE LEGACY OF MICHAEL JACKSON, STREAMING ON AMAZON, APPLE TV, GOOGLE PLAY AND MORE ON NOVEMBER 15TH   Starring Jasmine Batchelor, Ryan Cooper, and Dorien Wilson, the film explores family bonds and healing against the poignant backdrop of Michael Jackson’s death.  … Continue reading Independent Film ‘I’ll Be There’ To Premiere on Prime Video and Apple TV on November 15th

Cicero Leak Brings HBCU Sports and Lifestyle Content to Television

Cicero Leak is helping bring HBCU sports and lifestyle content to television   (Raleigh, North Carolina) –   Cicero Leak has made his name representing the likes of Shark Tank’s Daymond John, SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway, Grammy Award Winner Fantasia Barrino, Academy Award-nominated film director James Fargo, V-103’s Big Tigger and Bel-Air’s April Parker Jones.  Along with representing… Continue reading Cicero Leak Brings HBCU Sports and Lifestyle Content to Television

Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards

      The 2nd Annual HBCU Honors, Presented By Procter & Gamble Celebrates Black Excellence With A Star-Studded Lineup And Powerhouse Honorees Will Packer, Lonnie Johnson, and Jewel Burks Solomon   Hosted by Actress Kym Whitley, Performances and Tributes Include Award-Winning Artists Fantasia, Hezekiah Walker, MC Lyte, Erica Campbell, J. Ivy, Mac Royals, and… Continue reading Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Earl Christian

Earl Christian III is a Howard University TV Production graduate, visionary, creator, and executive producer of the award-winning Urban Wall Street Project, as well as the dynamic, UWS Young Producers program. Since 2008, Earl has produced over 700 UWS and YP student-oriented short films/videos, garnering over 1.2 million views on his YouTube channels, having worked… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Earl Christian

A Different World HBCU College Tour Extended After Successful Sold-Out Run

Over 35 years ago, we all entered “A Different World” when some of us experienced life at an HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities) for the first time when we watched the characters on a spinoff from “The Cosby Show” start their collegiate paths. Now, the cast of the successful NBC show has completed A… Continue reading A Different World HBCU College Tour Extended After Successful Sold-Out Run

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Wes Jackson

Wes Jackson has been giving back to the community in admirable ways. He has over 25 years of experience as a leader, entrepreneur, innovator, creative, and executive in entertainment and academia. He’s currently president at BRIC Arts, located in Brooklyn, NY, and has been in this position since July 2022. Wes has been leading BRIC,… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Wes Jackson

John Amos Dead at 84

One of the most beloved Black sitcom fathers, John Amos, who played James Evans on “Good Times” has died at the age of 84. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the family has announced that Amos died of natural causes on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles. His son, K.C. Amos, stated: “It is with heartfelt sadness… Continue reading John Amos Dead at 84

Lifetime’s ‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ Set For 2025

‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ THE QUEEN OF HIP-HOP SOUL MARY J. BLIGE, AND AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS JORDAN AND JOHN DAVIS EXTEND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH LIFETIME (Mary J. Blige photo credit Will Sterling) MARY J. BLIGE’S FAMILY AFFAIR (working title) COMING 2025 AS PART OF THE NETWORK’S VOICES OF A LIFETIME MOVIE SLATE (R to L: Ajiona Alexus photo credit Brian Jones, Da’Vinchi photo… Continue reading Lifetime’s ‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ Set For 2025

Tia Mowry Set to Star & Executive Produce Lifetime’s ‘A Very Merry Beauty Salon’

TIA MOWRY SET TO STAR IN AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCE NEW LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIE A VERY MERRY BEAUTY SALON AS PART OF NETWORK’S IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFETIME HOLIDAY SLATE PRODUCED BY FOX ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS’ MARVISTA ENTERTAINMENT, RONREACO LEE, DONNA BISCOE, COCOA BROWN AND ASHLI AUGUILLARD ALSO STAR LOS ANGELES, CA (September 26, 2024) – It’s beginning to look a lot… Continue reading Tia Mowry Set to Star & Executive Produce Lifetime’s ‘A Very Merry Beauty Salon’

NAN 2024 Triumph Awards to Honor Robert De Niro, Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis

    NAN 2024 TRIUMPH AWARDS TO CELEBRATE REV. AL SHARPTON’S 70th BIRTHDAY, HONOR GLADYS KNIGHT, ROBERT DE NIRO, WYNTON MARSALIS AND CAROLYN “COOKIE” MASON LUMINARIES   New York, NY (September 23, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) announced this year’s Triumph Awards recipients will include ten-time Grammy Award winning musician Gladys… Continue reading NAN 2024 Triumph Awards to Honor Robert De Niro, Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis

Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) October 23 and 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    WHITNEY HOUSTON – THE CONCERT FOR A NEW SOUTH AFRICA (DURBAN) COMING TO CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON OCTOBER 23 and 27 Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Entertainment in Partnership with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music to Bring the Fully Remastered Never-Before-Seen Concert Film to Global Audiences in… Continue reading Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) October 23 and 27

Jaleel White Damaged Voice Playing Steve Urkel On Family Matters

“Did I do that?” One of the most popular nerds in television history recently revealed that the voice that was used to portray Steve Urkel on the ABC sitcom, Family Matters damaged his regular voice. According to People, Jaleel White was on a panel at the 90s Con 2024 in Daytona Beach, Fla, on Sept.… Continue reading Jaleel White Damaged Voice Playing Steve Urkel On Family Matters

Steve Harvey Readies Biopic ‘Seventy-Two’

There is a biopic being produced about businessman and comedian Steve Harvey that isn’t wholly about his career but a “transformative 72-hour period” that helped place his career on a trajectory that led to his success in entertainment. According to Deadline, “Seventy-Two,” signifies the 72 hours leading up to his breakout performance at the world-famous… Continue reading Steve Harvey Readies Biopic ‘Seventy-Two’

Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘Unite for America’ Call

‘UNITE FOR AMERICA’ LIVE STREAMING EVENT HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY IN COLLABORATION WITH ‘WIN WITH BLACK WOMEN’ AND OVER 140 ‘WIN WITH HARRIS’ GRASSROOTS GROUPS ON SEPTEMBER 19 AT 8 PM/ET    ‘Unite for America’ Event to Bring Together Voters in Battleground States and Beyond in Advance of November 5th Election Day    WASHINGTON, D.C.… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey to Host ‘Unite for America’ Call

Stephen A. Smith Admits Strained Relationship With Former Co-Host Skip Bayless

ESPN‘s Stephen A. Smith and former FS1 personality Skip Bayless (Undisputed) were once co-hosts in the early days of First Take and had a casual friendship over the years despite being on competing networks. That changed after Bayless and current First Take co-host and former Undisputed co-host Shannon Sharpe bumped heads. The former football player… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith Admits Strained Relationship With Former Co-Host Skip Bayless

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