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....
TV One Series UNSUNG Earns NAACP Image Award
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2013 TV One's signature original series UNSUNG received its third consecutive Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special) honor at the 44th annual NAACP Image Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles, CA. Originally airing on NBC February 1, the two-hour awards show will re-air on TV One, Saturday February 9 ...
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...
Tia Mowry to Star in NickMom's INSTANT MOM This Fall
by Conor Sheeran - July 26, 2013 NickMom this fall will premiere Instant Mom, its first original scripted comedy series, starring and produced by Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Tia & Tamera)....
HBO Documentary Films Acquires TV Rights to HERBLOCK: THE BLACK & THE WHITE
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2013 HBO Documentary Films has acquired the U.S. television rights to HERBLOCK: THE BLACK & THE WHITE...
Catch Centric Rebroadcast of UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS, 3/17
by TV News Desk - March 11, 2013 UNCF An Evening of Stars Educating Our Future Presented by Target is back by popular demand. Viewers across the country will be able to watch the 34th airing legendary television event during its rebroadcast nationwide on Sunday, March 17, on Centric at 8:00 PM EDT....
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....
Hill Harper Joins Cast of USA's COVERT AFFAIRS
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2013 Hill Harper ('CSI: NY') has signed on to star as a series regular in season four of USA's critically-acclaimed drama series COVERT AFFAIRS opposite Golden Globe(R)-nominated Piper Perabo ('Looper'), Christopher Gorham ('Ugly Betty'), Kari Matchett ('Invasion') and Peter Gallagher ('The O.C.')....
KEM's WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS HOLIDAY TOUR Comes to Detroit's Fox Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2013 After the expansion of his first and highly successful Christmas album, What Christmas Means, KEM brings the What Christmas Means Holiday Tour to the Fox Theatre tonight, December 20 at 8 p.m....
Gosepl's Shirley Caesar & Donald Lawrence Earn NAACP Image Awards Noms
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2014 ?Entertainment One Music announces two nominations for award-winning Gospel superstarsPastor Shirley Caesar and Donald Lawrence, in the category of Outstanding Gospel Album for the upcoming 45th NAACP Image Awards...
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....
VIDEO: Will.I.Am Featured on CBS Summer-Long Promo Campaign
by - May 30, 2013 CBS has partnered with will.i.am, the multi-platinum producer and songwriter, to feature the artist's song "Hello," from his latest solo album #willpower, in the summer-long on-air promotional campaign for the Network and its summer and fall programming. Get a first look below!...
THE ORIGINAL FUNKFEST Comes to the Fox Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2013 The hottest names in Funk will unite together for the 'Original Funkfest - 5 Hours of Funk' at the Fox Theatre tonight, April 27 at 7 p.m. The line-up includes legendary Funkmaster, George Clinton Parliament P Funk Allstars, the Ohio Players and United We Funk featuring Barkays, Mary Jane Girls, Con...
Neil Meron & Craig Zadan to Team on Celebrity Adventure Series for NBC
by Caryn Robbins - September 02, 2014 The dynamic team of Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have taken on yet another exciting project heading to TV. (Do these guys ever rest?...
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....
THE ORIGINAL FUNKFEST Comes to the Fox Theatre, 4/27
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 2013 The hottest names in Funk will unite together for the "Original Funkfest - 5 Hours of Funk" at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. The line-up includes legendary Funkmaster, George Clinton Parliament P Funk Allstars, the Ohio Players and United We Funk featuring Barkays, Mary Jane Girls,... |