Paris Barclay, Cheryl Boone Isaacs Set for Hall of Fame at 45th NAACP Image Awards
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2014 Paris Barclay and Cheryl Boone Isaacs, esteemed entertainment industry pioneers, will be inducted into the Image Awards Hall of Fame at the 45th NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live as a two-hour star-studded telecas...
SELMA, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, BLACK-ISH and More Top 46TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; All the Winners!
by TV News Desk - February 07, 2015 The winners of the '46th NAACP Image Awards' were announced last night during the live broadcast from Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One (9-11 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed). The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson. There was a one-hour live pre-show from the red carpet ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Writes Mycroft Holmes Mystery
by Tyler Peterson - January 09, 2015 According to The New York Times, former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has written his first novel, which will be published this fall by Titan Books. The book will follow Sherlock Holmes' older brother, Mycroft....
Phylicia Rashad to Star as Series Regular in CBS Drama FOR JUSTICE
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2015 Variety reports that Phylicia Rashad has signed on to be a series regular in the CBS' drama series FOR JUSTICE....
Craig Zadan & Neil Meron NOT to Return as Producers of 2016 OSCARS?
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2015 After three years of producing the OSCARS' live broadcast, it appears as if Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will not return for the 2016 Academy Awards....
Queen Latifah to Star in HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic
by Tyler Peterson - May 01, 2014 According to Deadline, Queen Latifah has signed on to play blues legend Bessie Smith in HBO's upcoming, untitled biopic of the late star. PARIAH's Dee Rees will write and direct....
SELMA, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, BLACK-ISH and More Top 46TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; All the Winners!
by TV News Desk - February 07, 2015 The winners of the '46th NAACP Image Awards' were announced last night during the live broadcast from Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One (9-11 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed). The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson. There was a one-hour live pre-show from the red carpet ...
Center Stage Adds DETROIT '67 to 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - June 29, 2015 Center Stage will present Dominique Morisseau's Detroit '67 in place of The Night Watcher as the final show of its 2015-16 Season....
NBC Developing Pediatrician Comedy Series With Craig Zadan & Neil Meron
by TV News Desk - September 23, 2014 According to Deadline, NBC is developing a comedy based on Beverly Hills pediatrician Dr. Scott W. Cohen's book "Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year"....
Queen Latifah to Star in HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic
by Tyler Peterson - May 01, 2014 According to Deadline, Queen Latifah has signed on to play blues legend Bessie Smith in HBO's upcoming, untitled biopic of the late star. PARIAH's Dee Rees will write and direct....
Queen Latifah to Star in HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic
by Tyler Peterson - May 01, 2014 According to Deadline, Queen Latifah has signed on to play blues legend Bessie Smith in HBO's upcoming, untitled biopic of the late star. PARIAH's Dee Rees will write and direct....
Columbus Jazz Musicians to be Inducted Into Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame
by Tyler Peterson - June 29, 2015 Jazz organist Bobby Floyd, jazz saxophonist Carl Sally, and jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson will take their place on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame in an induction ceremony on Saturday, July 25, at 7 pm. Sponsored by the State Auto Insurance Companies, the event is free and open to the public....
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Fall Gallery Crawl - A Celebration of 10 Years in the Cultural District
by Anna Bencivengo - September 10, 2014 The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the line-up for its 10th anniversary Gallery Crawl taking place Friday, September 26, 2014, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The crawl showcases a wide variety of thought-provoking art exhibitions in downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Live bands, DJs, dance, comedy,...
TV: A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Sophie Okonedo on Winning the 2014 Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by Tyler Peterson - June 08, 2014 As announced earlier this evening, Sophie Okonedo has won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for A Raisin in the Sun. BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was in the press room to catch up with the winner on what the award means to her - hear what Okoned...
SELMA, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, BLACK-ISH and More Top 46TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; All the Winners!
by TV News Desk - February 07, 2015 The winners of the '46th NAACP Image Awards' were announced last night during the live broadcast from Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One (9-11 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed). The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson. There was a one-hour live pre-show from the red carpet ...
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron to Produce Knights Templar Miniseries
by TV News Desk - May 30, 2014 Deadline writes that Broadway, television and film producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are backing a miniseries centering on the beginnings of the medieval Christian order the Knights Templar. Keir Pearson (Hotel Rwanda) is writing the script....
Teen Icon Zendaya to Host 2015 RADIO DISNEY MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2015 Multi-talented actress and recording artist Zendaya will serve as host of the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music's biggest event for families, taking place SATURDAY, APRIL 25...
Lupita Nyong'o Among Presenters for 45th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; Anthony Anderson to Host Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 22, 2014 The NAACP and TV One announced that Anthony Anderson will serve as host for the 45th NAACP Image Awards....
Forest Whitaker to Receive NAACP Chairman's Award at 45th NAACP Image Awards
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2014 Academy Award-winning actor, producer, director and 2014 Image Award nominee, Forest Whitaker is set to receive the NAACP Chairman's Award during the 45th NAACP Image Awards...
HBO Debuts HERBLOCK: THE BLACK & THE WHITE Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 27, 2014 HBO Documentary Films has acquired the U.S. television rights to HERBLOCK: THE BLACK & THE WHITE...
Craig Zadan & Neil Meron Not Returning to Produce Next Year's OSCARS
by Tyler Peterson - March 26, 2015 Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are officially ending their involvement with the Academy Awards....
Vanessa Williams to Guest on USA's ROYAL PAINS
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2015 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony Nominee Vanessa Williams will soon head to USA Network's ROYAL PAINS....
Reginald Hudlin to Produce Academy's 2014 Governors Awards
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2014 Reginald Hudlin will produce the 6th Annual Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced today....
Idris Elba, Vin Diesel & More Join NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Presenters Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2014 The NAACP and TV One announce today the second group of presenters confirmed to participate at the 45th NAACP Image Awards including Idris Elba, Vin Diesel, Terry Crews, Nia Long, Naomie Harris, Morris Chestnut, Chadwick Boseman, Tyrese Gibson, Ed Asner, and Ben Vereen....
Isaiah Washington Returning to GREY'S ANATOMY for Single Episode
by Tyler Peterson - March 06, 2014 According to Variety, Isaiah Washington will appear in a single episode of Shonda Rhimes' long-running medical drama, which will focus on the departure of Sandra Oh's character Cristina Yang.... |