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...
Aretha Franklin Returns to The Fox Theatre for Single Performance Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2013 After selling out her show at The Fox Theatre in March 2012, Aretha Franklin is coming back to Atlanta to do it again tonight, September 21st at 8 pm!...
Comedian & Actor Cedric 'The Entertainer' Named New Host of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2013 Stand-up comedian and popular film and television actor Cedric "The Entertainer" has been named the new host of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, joining the long-running game show beginning with its 12th season in national syndication this Fall, it was announced today....
NAACP & TV One Announce New Multi-Media Partnership on NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Christina Raquel - October 07, 2013 The NAACP, the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization and home of the prestigious NAACP Image Awards, has partnered with the TV One network in a new multi-media five year agreement....
will.i.am to Release Brand-New Album #willpower, 4/23
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2013 Multi-platinum producer and songwriter will.i.am has announced that he will release a solo album entitled #willpower on April 23 on Interscope Records....
NAACP to Honor Harry Belafonte as 97th Spingarn Medalist
by Kelsey Denette - February 05, 2013 Legendary singer, songwriter, actor and activist Harry Belafonte will be honored with the 97th Spingarn Medal at the NAACP Spingarn Dinner, February 15th at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place during the NAACP Annual Board Meeting at the New York Marriot Marquis Hotel....
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....
Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of INSTANT MOM
by Caryn Robbins - November 22, 2013 Variety reports that Nickelodeon has greenlit a sophomore seaon of the new comedy INSTANT MOM starring Tia Mowry....
VIDEO: Fantasia Talks New Album & Return to IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2013 Multiple Grammy Award winner and Broadway star Fantasia stopped by Showbiz Tonight to talk about her career highs and lows, her new album, 'Side Effects of You', and her recent return to 'American Idol.' Check out the interview in full below!...
will.i.am Reveals Album Artwork for New Album Out 4/23
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2013 Multi-platinum producer and songwriter will.i.am has revealed the artwork for his forthcoming solo album, #willpower today, April 4....
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....
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...
VIDEO: First Listen: John Legend's New Single 'Caught Up'
by - August 28, 2013 Below, get a first listen to John Legend's new track 'Caught Up.' The new single was produced by Hit-Boy and co-written by Kanye West ....
STAGE TUBE: Jordin Sparks & Kerry Washington Perform 'A Whole New World' from Disney's ALADDIN
by Tyler Peterson - August 12, 2013 AMERICAN IDOL winner and former IN THE HEIGHTS lead Jordin Sparks convinced SCANDAL star Kerry Washington to perform an impromptu Disney duet on this morning's ON AIR WITH RYAN SEACREST - check out their performance of 'A Whole New World' from Disney's ALADDIN below!...
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....
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....
Mekhi Phifer and Eliza Coupe Join Showtime's HOUSE OF LIES
by Casey Mink - September 12, 2013 Noted Actors Mekhi Phifer and Eliza Coupe are the first guest stars to sign onto the third season of the hit SHOWTIME series 'House of Lies'...
Will.i.am Walks Away from AMERICAN IDOL Negotiations to Return to THE VOICE U.K.
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2013 The former BLACK EYED PEAS lead will join previous judge Tom Jones for the upcoming season. Kylie Minogue is also expected to join the panel after Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue confirmed in July that they would not return....
'MILLIONAIRE' Host Cedric the Entertainer to Make Aces of Comedy Debut at the Mirage, 12/29-20
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2013 The Mirage Hotel & Casino welcomes actor, comedian and new 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' host Cedric The Entertainer when he makes his Aces of Comedy debut December 29 - 30 at the resort. Cedric, best known for his performances in 'The Original Kings of Comedy,' 'Barbershop' and 'Madagascar' franc...
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...
Nick Jr. Picks Up Tia Mowry's INSTANT MOM
by Tyler Peterson - April 03, 2013 NickMom has ordered 13 episodes of Instant Mom (working title), the primetime TV block's first original scripted comedy series, starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, it was announced today by Bronwen O'Keefe, Senior Vice President, NickMom. The half-hour, multi-camera series is set to premiere later this yea...
Aretha Franklin to Return to Radio City Music Hall, 1/17-18
by Tyler Peterson - December 02, 2013 MSG Entertainment and The Bowery Presents announced today that Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," will play Radio City Music Hall on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 8:00PM andSaturday, January 18, 2014 at 8:00PM of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:00AM... |
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