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HBO Gives Series Order To Weekly Late-Night Show From Sam Jay
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 29, 2020 HBO has given a series order for a weekly late-night show from Emmy® nominated comedian and writer Sam Jay (“Saturday Night Live”)....
Jack Harlow Celebrates New RIAA Certifications Ahead of Hometown Concerts
by Michael Major - November 22, 2021 GRAMMY-nominated rapper Jack Harlow continues his year with a set of new RIAA certifications, including the platinum certification of his debut album, THATS WHAT THEY ALL SAY, released in December 2020. Harlow is finishing his sold-out, headlining tour, before he heads home to Louisville, KY for his...
VIDEO: PUBLIC ENEMY Share Official Video for 'GRID'
by Sarah Leiber - December 14, 2020 Public Enemy’s single “GRID” featuring Cypress Hill and George Clinton is a post-apocalyptic view of the world after it collapses into a technological desert after the “grid goes down” and, today, the legendary group shares the official video for the track....
VIDEO: Bet+ Shares REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD Trailer
by Michael Major - January 24, 2022 Real Husbands of Hollywood is the six-part limited series that picks up years later with more antics from Kevin Hart, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, JB Smoove, Nelly, Nick Cannon, Robin Thicke, as they take another shot at making it big. Cynthia McWilliams and Jackie Long return to the series, newcomer...
Aya Nakamura's New Album AYA Out Nov. 13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2020 Multi-Platinum, Malian-born French artist Aya Nakamura is set to release her new album, AYA, November 13 on Rec. 118/Warner Music....
MTV Announces First-Ever Performances From Black Eyed Peas and DaBaby for 2020 VMAs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 20, 2020 For the first time ever, DaBaby and Black Eyed Peas will be both taking the stage at the MTV “VMAs” and will join the previously announced star studded lineup including Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, J Balvin, Doja Cat and more. Da Baby is also up for three nominations this year....
Glenn Weiss Returns to Direct the OSCARS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 19, 2021 “Our plan is that this year’s Oscars will look like a movie, not a television show, and Glenn has embraced this approach and come up with ideas of his own on how to achieve this. We’re thrilled to have him as part of the brain trust,” said Collins, Sher and Soderbergh....
Silk Sonic Releases New 'Smoking Out the Window' Single
by Michael Major - November 05, 2021 “Leave The Door Open” was Silk Sonic’s first #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, spending two non-consecutive weeks at #1 and 18 consecutive weeks in the top 10. The duo then coasted into their sophomore release of “Skate,” which saw them glide into a second top 10 hit on Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop ...
Latto Releases New Album '777'
by Michael Major - March 25, 2022 Atlanta based Queen Of Da Souf rapper Latto has released her highly anticipated new album 777 via RCA Records. Additionally, the album has guest features such as Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Nardo Wick and more, plus a “Big Energy (Remix)” bonus track with surprise features coming out on Monday....
94th Oscars Production Team Welcomes New Talent and Show Veterans
by Michael Major - March 09, 2022 Production designer and creative director David Korins returns to the Oscars, having been the designer in 2019. Korins’s prolific work for Broadway includes the Tony® Award-winning musicals “Hamilton” and “Dear Evan Hansen,” as well as “Beetlejuice.' He has also designed for Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, K...
MTV Announces First-Ever Performances From Black Eyed Peas and DaBaby for 2020 VMAs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 20, 2020 For the first time ever, DaBaby and Black Eyed Peas will be both taking the stage at the MTV “VMAs” and will join the previously announced star studded lineup including Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, J Balvin, Doja Cat and more. Da Baby is also up for three nominations this year....
Latto Shares New Single 'Wheelie' Featuring 21 Savage & Announces New Album '777'
by Michael Major - March 11, 2022 Atlanta based Queen Of Da Souf rapper Latto has released her new electric new single “Wheelie” featuring 21 Savage via RCA Records. The Colin Tilley-directed (Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Justin Bieber) visual shows Latto “pop it like a wheelie” around Atlanta with a guest appearance from Savage. W...
Silk Sonic's 'Smokin Out the Window' Breaks #1 at Rhythm Radio
by Michael Major - January 31, 2022 Silk Sonic’s “Smokin Out The Window” ascends to # 1 at Rhythm radio. This marks the second #1 at Rhythm from An Evening With Silk Sonic, following 'Leave The Door Open' in 2021. After heightened pre-sales, Silk Sonic has announced an additional set of May performances to the previously announced eng...
CBS to Broadcast the BET AWARDS; Announces Nominations
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 15, 2020 Today, BET announces The a?oeBET Awardsa?? 2020 nominees with Drake leading the pack with six nominations....
RATINGS: ABC Stays on Top with Originals on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 29, 2020 ABC (4.242 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.6, #1) remained on top on Sunday with its mix of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (4.207 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T4), 'Celebrity Family Feud' (5.499 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T1), ...
Roddy Ricch Announces Sophomore Album 'Live Life Fast'
by Michael Major - December 01, 2021 Grammy Award-winning and 9x Grammy Award-nominated rapper Roddy Ricch announces his sophomore album LIVE LIFE FAST. This announcement follows his summertime hit “Late At Night,” whose official visual was co-directed by Roddy Ricch and Julien Christian Lutz (pka Director X) and features Karrueche....
CBS to Broadcast the BET AWARDS; Announces Nominations
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 15, 2020 Today, BET announces The a?oeBET Awardsa?? 2020 nominees with Drake leading the pack with six nominations....
Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak Announce 'An Evening With Silk Sonic' Album Release Date
by Michael Major - October 08, 2021 The duo coasted into the release of “Skate” on the wave of success from their debut single “Leave the Door Open”. It became the group’s first #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, spending two non-consecutive weeks at #1 and 18 consecutive weeks in the top 10....
Acclaimed Violinist Marissa Licata Makes NYC Solo Debut at Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021 Birdland Theater will present a special evening with New York-based, Honduran-American violinist Marissa Licata on September 13 at 8:30 PM. In her New York solo concert debut, Licata will present “Strings on Fire” featuring her all-star band: Jerry Sabatini on trumpet, Matt Marcus on piano, John Mil...
BET AWARDS 2021 Announces Star-Studded Performance Line-Up
by TV News Desk - June 17, 2021 Hosted by Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor, filmmaker and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson, the 2021 “BET AWARDS” will air LIVE at 8 PM ET/PT on BET....
2020 BET AWARDS to Honor Kobe Bryant with a Tribute from Lil Wayne; Beyonce to Receive Humanitarian Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 25, 2020 Today BET Networks announces new additions to the line-up of the 20th Annual 'BET Awards,' honoring prolific activists in the Black community and recognizing those who unfortunately left us in 2020....
Saweetie & H.E.R. Release New Single 'Closer'
by Michael Major - February 11, 2022 GRAMMY®-nominated star Saweetie teams with four-time GRAMMY® Award winning artist H.E.R. for a breezy, sensual new single, “Closer.” The dance-infused track finds the duo serving up playful lines and seductive melodies, reaffirming Saweetie’s penchant for making hits that feel nostalgic, yet uniquel...
Silk Sonic Announces New Las Vegas Residency Dates
by Michael Major - January 21, 2022 Due to overwhelming demand during pre-sales, multi-GRAMMY Award-nominated duo Silk Sonic announced this morning it will add an additional set of May performances to its previously announced engagement at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. The group is known for tracks like “Leave The Door Open” an...
Megan Thee Stallion Makes Hot Girl Summer Official with 'Girls in the Hood'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 26, 2020 After hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a historic remix of 'Savage' featuring Beyoncé, that benefitted Houston-based charity Bread Of Life Inc., Houston Hottie Megan Thee Stallion is turning up the heat on Hot Girl Summer with a brand new single, 'Girls In The Hood.'...
Netflix Strikes Exclusive First Look Partnership with Megan Thee Stallion
by Michael Major - December 16, 2021 Netflix has entered a deal with musician, philanthropist, college graduate and entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion. Under the terms of the deal, she will create and executive produce new series and other projects for Netflix. The acclaimed rapper has two Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits with the “Savage (R... |