Category: TV/Film

32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards on TV One Sunday, April 9

Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Tamela Mann, Shirley Caesar, Jekalyn Carr, Travis Greene, VaShawn Mitchell, Tasha Cobbs, Jonathan Butler, Doug Williams, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise, Canton Jones, Jonathan McReynolds, Da’ Truth & More Set To Perform at 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Annual Salute to Gospel Music Premiering on TV One Sunday, April 9 at 7 p.m. ET… Continue reading 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards on TV One Sunday, April 9

Tributes Set for Prince and George Michael for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

The Recording Academy® has announced plans to honor two-time GRAMMY® winner George Michael and seven-time GRAMMY winner Prince with two unforgettable tribute segments on the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. While specific details for the tribute performances, including who will participate in each, remain under wraps, previously announced performers include Adele, Kelsea Ballerini, William Bell, Chance The… Continue reading Tributes Set for Prince and George Michael for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

The 2017 ‘BET Presents the American Black Film Festival Honors’ Adds Terrence Howard as Honoree

BET Networks and American Black Film Festival (ABFF)’s “BET Presents the American Black Film Festival Honors” is excited to add an iconic artist to the list of honorees. Oscar nominated actor and singer, Terrence Howard, will be presented the “Excellence in the Arts” honor. In addition, set to make special appearances are some of Young… Continue reading The 2017 ‘BET Presents the American Black Film Festival Honors’ Adds Terrence Howard as Honoree

EPIX Launches on Apple TV

Premium entertainment network EPIX announced that starting today, the EPIX app will be available on Apple TV (4th generation) to all authenticated subscribers. EPIX on Apple TV offers subscribers access to EPIX’s breadth of premium content, including its critically acclaimed original series Berlin Station and Golden Globe nominated Graves; groundbreaking original documentary programming such as America Divided; thousands of movies on demand, including big franchises The Hunger Games, James Bond and Star Trek; as well as… Continue reading EPIX Launches on Apple TV

OWN Unveils Season Two Trailer of ‘GREENLEAF’

      OWN UNVEILS SEASON TWO TRAILER OF  POPULAR DRAMA SERIES “GREENLEAF” (Photo credit: OWN) (LOS ANGELES, CA) – February 3, 2017 – Oprah Winfrey Network debuted the season two trailer for its acclaimed original drama series “Greenleaf” from Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), Emmy-nominated creator/executive producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”) and executive… Continue reading OWN Unveils Season Two Trailer of ‘GREENLEAF’

The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) Announces 2017 Schedule

The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) Announces  Official Schedule for 2017 Festival  February 22-26, 2017 ~ Marina Del Rey, California   (January 25, 2017 – Marina Del Rey, CA) – Tanya Kersey, Executive Director, announced the 2017 season of The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) with an exciting line up of 100 films, along with panels, panelists and… Continue reading The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) Announces 2017 Schedule

Nickelodeon Announces 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominations

Nickelodeon Announces 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominations Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War, Kevin Hart and Justin Timberlake Earn Most Nods across 28 Categories Voting Began Today, Thursday, Feb. 2, with WWE Superstar John Cena Hosting Show, Live on Saturday, March 11, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nickelodeon today… Continue reading Nickelodeon Announces 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards Nominations

Urban Movie Channel to Premiere ‘No Regrets’ and ‘Hatching Shakespeare’ This Month

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

Terrence J to Develop Original Content for MTV and VH1

Overarching Talent Deal Encompasses On-Air Options for Well-Known Producer and Television Personality NEW YORK, NY – January 31, 2017 – MTV and VH1 today announced a first-look production and talent deal with executive producer and TV personality, Terrence Jenkins (best known as “Terrence J”).  Through his company, Jenkins Entertainment Group, he has been optioned to… Continue reading Terrence J to Develop Original Content for MTV and VH1

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

David Mann and Tamela Mann to Host 18th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

On Friday, February 3, 2017, the NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) will kick-off Super Bowl LI with its 18th Annual star-studded music jubilation at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. This year’s Celebration will be hosted by husband-wife duo, actors (Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns) and gospel singers David and Tamela Mann. The annual… Continue reading David Mann and Tamela Mann to Host 18th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

John Cena to Host Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards

WWE(R) Superstar John Cena(R) to Host Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards, Live on Saturday, March 11, 2017   BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE Superstar, actor and television host John Cena is set to host Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards, airing live on Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The only live event where kids’ votes count and the biggest… Continue reading John Cena to Host Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards

Deon Cole & Nicole Ari Parker to Host 25th Trumpet Awards

DEON COLE AND NICOLE ARI PARKER TO CO-HOST THE 25th ANNUAL TRUMPET AWARDS HONOREES INCLUDE: WENDY WILLIAMS AND NEW EDITION SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY: KENNY LATTIMORE, ERICA CAMPBELL, TAMELA MANN, KEKE WYATT & MORE WORLD PREMIERES ON BOUNCE SUN. JAN. 29 AT 9:00PM ET (ATLANTA, GA) – January 17, 2017 – BOUNCE will present the 25th… Continue reading Deon Cole & Nicole Ari Parker to Host 25th Trumpet Awards

Erica Campbell and Anthony Brown to Co-Host the 2017 Stellar Awards

    THE 32ND ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED Tamela Mann and Travis Greene Lead with Nine Nominations; Hezekiah Walker Receives Seven; Kirk Franklin Earns Six; Jekalyn Carr, Todd Dulaney, Shirley Caesar, Bri (Brianna Babineaux), Livre’ and Enon Tabernacle Land Multiple Nominations Erica Campbell and Anthony Brown to Co-Host Annual Salute to Gospel Music… Continue reading Erica Campbell and Anthony Brown to Co-Host the 2017 Stellar Awards

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

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