Clarence Avant To Be Honored With The GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 25, 2019 The Recording Academy and Clive Davis will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY® Gala on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at The Beverly Hilton, the evening preceding the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards®. As part of the celebration, Clarence Avant will be recognized as the 2019 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honoree fo... 
TV ONE Announces Production of New Original Docu-series "We're the Campbells" Starring Gospel Music Entertainment Couple Warryn and Erica Campbell
by Robert Diamond - March 31, 2018 TV One has announced the start of production in Los Angeles for the new original docu-series WE'RE THE CAMPBELLS. The docu-series follows Gospel music power couple Warryn and Erica Campbell as they balance raising their family, building their own individual empires, growing their flourishing church ... 
OWN's Docu-Series BLACK LOVE Moves to New Night And Time
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2019 Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the new night and time for the second half of season three of its hit docu-series, “Black Love,” which returns with all new episodes on Friday, November 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The series, which celebrates love stories from the Black community, will anchor a new n... 
FOX Renews Hit Drama EMPIRE For Fifth Season
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018 FOX has renewed the hit drama EMPIRE for a fifth season, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.... 
Erika Alexander To Guest Star In Recurring Role BLACK LIGHTNING
by Tori Hartshorn - October 04, 2018 Actress, writer, producer and activist Erika Alexander (Living Single) has been cast in a recurring role in the upcoming second season of The CW/WBTV hit drama Black Lightning.... 
OWN's Popular Docu-Series BLACK LOVE Returns For Season 3 This August
by Tori Hartshorn - July 01, 2019 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the third season of its popular docu-series “Black Love” will premiere on Saturday, August 10 at 9:00 p.m. ETPT. The series, which celebrates love stories from the Black community, ranked number one last season in its Saturday night time slot across broadca... 
CeCe Winans to Perform with CSO
by Julie Musbach - October 04, 2019 The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced that best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans, will perform with the Orchestra in the Classical Roots concert at Music Hall on Friday, March 6, 2020.... 
The Educational Theatre Foundation's Annual 'Thespians Go Hollywood' Gala to Celebrate the Legacy of Musical Producer Craig Zadan
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2018 The life of late legendary producer Craig Zadan will be celebrated by the Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) - the organization dedicated to supporting theatre arts in schools and nurturing students all over the country - at the organization's annual West Coast gala Thespians Go Hollywood - Honori... 
CeCe Winans Releases New Single 'Never Lost' Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 04, 2020 Listen to the new single from the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans.... 
VIDEO: Taye Diggs Discusses ALL AMERICAN and His Children's Book on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2018 Taye Diggs joins Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb and guest co-host John Cena to talk about "All American," his latest show on The CW. The actor also has a new children's book, "I Love You More Than…", which he says is inspired by his son.... 
Photo Flash: Primary Stages 2018 Spring Fling Honors Kimberly Senior
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2018 Primary Stages' (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Shane D. Hudson, Executive Director) 2018 Spring Fling benefitting their Free Student Matinee Program took place Thursday, May 10, 2018. The event, held at Ramscale Studio (463 West Street), honored Kimber... 
Craig Zadan Memorial Fund Established to Benefit School Theatre Programs in Communities of Color
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2020 The Educational Theatre Foundation has announced the establishment of the Craig Zadan Memorial Fund For Racial Equity In School Theatre, honoring the late award-winning producer of stage, screen, and television. ... 
Back Lot Music Releases Universal Pictures' THE PHOTOGRAPH Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Abigail Charpentier - February 07, 2020 Back Lot Music has released the original motion picture soundtrack to Universal Pictures' THE PHOTOGRAPH today. The soundtrack to the film features an original score by multi-GRAMMY® winning recording artist Robert Glasper, as well as two new songs by recent GRAMMY® nominee Lucky Daye and GRAMMY® wi... 
Neil Meron Remembers His Producing Partner and Friend Craig Zadan
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 24, 2018 Award-winning producer, Craig Zadan passed away on Monday at age 69. Zadan and his long time producing partner, Neil Meron, have earned a total of six Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, 17 Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, a Grammy Award, six GLAAD Awards, four NAACP Image Awards and two Tony Awards... 
OWN Announces Season Four of Ava DuVernay's QUEEN SUGAR
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 08, 2018 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has renewed for a fourth season Ava DuVernay's critically acclaimed original drama series “Queen Sugar,” from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, ahead of the extended 90-minute season three finale airing Wednesday, August 22 (10-11:30 p.m. ET/PT).... 
Cedric the Entertainer to Host LIP SYNC TO THE RESCUE on CBS
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2019 Inspired by the recent viral video phenomenon #LipSyncChallenge, CBS announced today a new one-hour entertainment special, LIP SYNC TO THE RESCUE, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, star of CBS' hit comedy THE NEIGHBORHOOD, to be broadcast later this year on the CBS Television Network.... 
Viacom Announces Strategic Partnership with Trevor Noah's Day Zero Productions
by Tori Hartshorn - March 26, 2018 Viacom Inc. today announced a strategic partnership with Day Zero Productions, an international production and distribution company led by Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.' Under the long-term deal, Viacom will have exclusive 'first look' rights on all projects...
Back Lot Music Releases Universal Pictures' THE PHOTOGRAPH Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Abigail Charpentier - February 07, 2020 Back Lot Music has released the original motion picture soundtrack to Universal Pictures' THE PHOTOGRAPH today. The soundtrack to the film features an original score by multi-GRAMMY® winning recording artist Robert Glasper, as well as two new songs by recent GRAMMY® nominee Lucky Daye and GRAMMY® wi... 
NAACP Hosts 50th NAACP Image Awards Nominees Luncheon
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2019 The NAACP hosted its 50th NAACP Image Awards Nominees Luncheon today at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles celebrating the achievements of the 50th NAACP Image Awards nominees.... 
BLACK PANTHER Leads Nominations for the NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019 The nominees for the 50th NAACP Image Awards were exclusively announced today at the Television Critics Association's (TCA) TV One's joint press conference with Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP and Alfred Liggins, Chairman and CEO of TV One. The winners will be revealed during the Two...
VIDEO: Taye Diggs Discusses ALL AMERICAN and His Children's Book on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2018 Taye Diggs joins Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb and guest co-host John Cena to talk about "All American," his latest show on The CW. The actor also has a new children's book, "I Love You More Than…", which he says is inspired by his son.... 
Brigitte McCray Joins TV One as SVP, Original Programming and Production
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2019 TV One and CLEO TV General Manager Michelle Rice officially announced today that veteran television executive Brigitte McCray has joined the network's senior leadership team as the Senior Vice President, Original Programming and Production. In her new role, McCray provides strategic direction for al... 
2019 NAACP Chairman's Award To Be Presented To Congresswoman Maxine Waters
by Tori Hartshorn - February 05, 2019 The NAACP announced today that Congresswoman Maxine Waters will be honored with the prestigious NAACP Chairman's Award which is bestowed in recognition of individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use their distinct platforms to create agents of change. Leon W. Russell, Chairman of th... 
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Institute Of Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2020 For 75 years, the Pittsburgh CLO has been in the forefront of developing world-class musical theater. For the past three decades, it has also been an industry leader in creating innovative arts education programs.... 
Emmy-Nominated Writer and Producer Kenya Barris Signs Overall Deal with Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018 Netflix welcomes Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated writer and producer Kenya Barris. Barris has entered into a multi-year overall deal to produce new series exclusively at Netflix, starting today, August 16. Under the deal, Barris will write and executive produce all projects through his production co... |
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