Disney+, Hulu & ESPN Honor Black History Month with New Content & Curated Collections Across the Bundle
by Michael Major - February 01, 2022 This February, in honor of Black History Month, The Disney Bundle will continue its promise of amplifying Black stories across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ all year long with new and shared content in each service's always-on Black Stories collection. Check out the lineup of content now!... 
FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW Announced At August Wilson African American Cultural Center
by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2022 After performing Frederick Douglass NOW on Martha's Vineyard, a site where Douglass himself spoke 145 years earlier, Obie Award-winning playwright, actor, and educator Roger Guenveur Smith will bring his acclaimed one-man show to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) in Pittsbu... 
Detroit Youth Chorus Series CHOIR Set for Disney Plus
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 18, 2021 A Choir scripted series by the same production team is also in development at Disney Branded Television for the streaming service. Award-winning writer/producer and showrunner Anthony Sparks (“Queen Sugar,” “The Blacklist”) is attached to develop and create the scripted drama series and will serve a... 
VIDEO: Watch Arianna Rosario Takeover Our Instagram!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - August 23, 2021 Gloria herself, Arianna Rosario, took over our Instagram story on August 22 to answer fan questions and give our followers a behind the scenes look at The Muny's production of On Your Feet! Missed out on all the fun? No worries! Check out the recap here and find out Arianna's favorite number from th... 
QUEEN SUGAR Sets Premiere Date & Unveils Trailer for All-New Season
by TV News Desk - August 03, 2021 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the acclaimed contemporary drama series “Queen Sugar,” created and executive produced by filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“When They See Us,” “Cherish the Day”), returns Tuesday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.... 
Nic Ashe, Bill Brochtrup, Tantoo Cardinal and More Will Lead THE INHERITANCE at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - July 26, 2022 Geffen Playhouse announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of the Stephen Daldry production of four-time Tony Award winner The Inheritance, written by Matthew López and directed by Mike Donahue.... 
Interview: Sharon Lawrence in THE SHOT at NJ Rep 4/6 to 4/23
by Marina Kennedy - April 04, 2023 Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Sharon Lawrence about her career and 'The Shot' at NJ Rep.... 
VIDEO: See Cynthia Erivo in the Trailer for GENIUS: ARETHA
by Sarah Leiber - February 09, 2021 National Geographic and Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” “The Color Purple”) revealed today during the network’s TCA session the highly anticipated premiere date and official series trailer for the multiple Emmy award-winning anthology series GENIUS: ARETHA.... 
Final Round of Winners Named for Non-Televised Award Categories of NAACP Image Awards
by Marissa Tomeo - February 26, 2022 Last night, the NAACP revealed the final winners in the non-televised award categories during the fifth night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards’ Virtual Experience presented by Wells Fargo and hosted by Affion Crockett at naacpimageawards.net and on YouTube.... 
WHAT ABOUT ME Documentary Will Air in February
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 18, 2021 In an effort to change the negative perceptions of African American Men in the media.... 
OWN to Premiere Easter Music Special OUR OWN EASTER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2021 “Our OWN Easter” from executive producer Dr. Holly Carter, Rikki Hughes and Relevé Entertainment, an All3Media America company, will showcase some of the most renowned gospel and R&B artists in music and entertainment as they commemorate Easter in their 'OWN' unique way, blending sunrise service tra... 
Regina Taylor and Karen Ziemba Join La Femme Theatre Productions As They Inaugurate Two Developmental Initiatives
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2022 La Femme Theatre has announced two initiatives - Women on the Verge, The Gladys and Mary Dohmen Reading Series, which will showcase emerging female artists, and A Woman's Storyland, a script development program that will develop diverse stories about the universal female experience.... 
GENIUS: ARETHA Premiere Events Will Feature a Special Performance by Cynthia Erivo
by Nicole Rosky - March 01, 2021 Nat Geo's GENIUS: ARETHA doesn't arrive until, March 21, but the network is planning to tease the show in a major way. The new series, led by Tony winner Cynthia Erivo, will host premiere multi-city drive-in screening events on March 11, featuring a special performance by Erivo herself.... 
OWN TV's QUEEN SUGAR Final Season Now Filming in New Orleans
by Michael Major - July 11, 2022 'Queen Sugar” will return to OWN this fall for its seventh and final season boasting a directorial line-up of returning all-star directors, including creator and executive producer Ava DuVernay. From ARRAY Filmworks and Warner Bros. Television, the series has started production on the final episode ... 
Angela Bassett Wins 11th NAACP Award
by Marissa Tomeo - February 27, 2022 Angela Bassett won the Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Award last night at the NAACP Awards. This marked her 11th NAACP Award. Last night's award was in recognition of her role as Athena Grant on the FOX's 9-1-1. After receiving the award, Bassett spoke to Extra’s Rachel Lindsay. ... 
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022 Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full li... 
MTV Entertainment Announces Star-Studded JODIE Film Cast
by Michael Major - May 16, 2022 Joining Tracee Ellis Ross (“Black-ish”) is Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”), Cole Escola (“Search Party”), Jojo T. Gibbs (“Twenties”), William Jackson Harper (“Love Life”), Alex Moffat (“Saturday Night Live”), Dermot Mulroney (“Hanna”), Kal Penn (“Designated Survivor”), Kofi Siriboe (“Queen Sugar”), H... 
Ava DuVernay's CHERISH THE DAY to Return to OWN in October
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 The romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” starring Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons, will air following “Queen Sugar,” now in its final season, making for a Tuesday night of two great television dramas. The first season of “Cherish the Day” ranked #1 in its time period across all of cable with Bla... 
FOX Announces Primetime Schedule for 2021-22 Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021 As FOX goes broad, its free, AVOD streaming service, Tubi, is going deep with 140+ hours of original programming next season that speaks to viewers’ passions.... 
Live Nation Urban Announces Black History Month Event Series 'Afro-Renaissance'
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Live Nation Urban, in collaboration with Live Nation’s BE-Nation internal employee resource group, have launched Live Nation Entertainment’s company-wide Black History Month celebration – AFRO-RENAISSANCE – a multi-event series across six cities comprising of artist showcases through different enter... 
Ava DuVernay's ARRAY Wins Peabody's Institutional Award, Presented by Oprah
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021 Peabody today announced that ARRAY, the multi-platform arts and social impact collective dedicated to narrative change founded by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, has won an Institutional Award. Oprah presented Ava DuVernay with the honor this morning via video.... 
NYC Public School Film Festival Adds New Feature: Student Filmmakers Interview Industry Pros On-Camera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 10, 2021 The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NYC Department of Education announced today that DOE student filmmakers will conduct on-camera interviews with leading film industry professionals. These interviews will be available online following the 3rd Annual New York City Public School Film Fe...
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022 Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full li... 
Cynthia Erivo Will Serve on the 2021 Sundance Jury
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 22, 2021 22 celebrated voices across film, art and culture will bestow this year’s awards on feature-length and short films at the Sundance Film Festival, at a digital ceremony taking place February 2nd. ...
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022 Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full li... |
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