Epic Theatre Ensemble: Empowering Young People to Use Their Voice Through Performance For Social Change
by Carian Lynée Parker - March 03, 2022 Since its founding on September 11, 2001; Epic Theatre Ensemble continues to inspire young people to utilize their voice through performance to create social change and motivate civic dialogue....
Patina Miller to Star in POWER Prequel Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2020 Patina Miller will star in the upcoming prequel spinoff of Starz's series Power. According to TV Line, Miller will star in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and the series will follow the early years of Kanan Stark....
PEN America Announces Presenters And Performers For 2022 Pen America Literary Awards,
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2022 PEN America today announces the presenters introducing the 2022 Literary Awards' three career achievement honorees, and the performers who will take the stage at New York City's Town Hall (123 W. 43rd St.) for the momentous celebration of this year's most resonant literature, held on February 28 as ...
Primary Stages Announces Cast for ON THAT DAY IN AMSTERDAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2022 PRIMARY STAGES announced casting for On That Day in Amsterdam by Clarence Coo (People Sitting in Darkness) and directed by Zi Alikhan (The Boy Who Danced on Air). On That Day in Amsterdam will begin previews at 59E59’s Theater A on July 23, 2022, with opening night set for August 11 for a limited r...
POWER BOOK II: GHOST to Premiere in March on STARZ
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022 Season three of the popular drama series returns with new twists and new turns as the Tariq, Brayden, Monet, and the Tejadas have to Level Up or Get Taken Down. Fresh off the murder of Zeke, everyone is grieving, but they won’t get much time as a new set of problems and questions arise. Watch a teas...
Mary J. Blige Set to Star in Starz' Upcoming POWER Spinoff
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2019 Mary J. Blige is set to star in Starz' upcoming extension of its flagship show, 'Power,' according to The Hollywood Reporter....
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....
STARZ Debuts POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Theme Song Music Video Before Season Premiere
by Marissa Tomeo - January 16, 2022 STARZ debuts the worldwide premiere of the music video for the Power Book IV: Force' theme song, “Power Powder Respect,” performed by 50 Cent, Jeremih and Lil Durk. The video, directed by Eif Rivera, one of hip-hop’s most sought-after music video directors, debuts following the latest episode of “Po...
Starz Greenlights POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Starring Joseph Sikora
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 31, 2020 Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today the series order for 'POWER BOOK IV: FORCE,' which will be the third new series in the expanded 'Power' Universe from creator, writer and executive producer Courtney A. Kemp and executive producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson....
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of ON THAT DAY IN AMSTERDAM at 59E59 Theaters
by Stephen Sorokoff - August 12, 2022 Last night Primary Stages, in association with Ted Snowdon presented On That Day in Amsterdam at 59E59 Theaters. Previews began on July 23 with a limited run through September 4, 2022. Check out the Opening Night photos here!...
Fox & Tubi Announce Black History Month Content
by Michael Major - February 01, 2022 FOX's new documentary features Malcolm-Jamal Warner (THE RESIDENT), Brian Michael Smith (9-1-1: LONE STAR), Dulcé Sloan (THE GREAT NORTH), Kyla Pratt (CALL ME KAT), Sierra McClain (9-1-1: LONE STAR), Karin Gist (OUR KIND OF PEOPLE) and Debbi Morgan (OUR KIND OF PEOPLE), as they discuss their triumph...
Mary J. Blige Set to Star in Starz' Upcoming POWER Spinoff
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2019 Mary J. Blige is set to star in Starz' upcoming extension of its flagship show, 'Power,' according to The Hollywood Reporter....
VIDEO: Bradley Gibson Tells Audition Stories & More on the Latest Episode of 32 BAR CUT
by Nicole Rosky - April 08, 2021 Today's episode features Broadway Star, Bradley Gibson, who chats with Adrienne about A Bronx Tale, The Lion King, his first season on Power II: Ghost, and his new single and music video “Fool.”...
Mary J. Blige Announces the 23-City 'Good Morning Gorgeous' Tour
by Michael Major - June 15, 2022 GRAMMY Award-winning and Oscar-nominated Blige will perform in 23 cities with special guests, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Ella Mai and platinum-selling rising star Queen Naija beginning on Saturday, September 17, in Greensboro, NC, and ending on Saturday, October 29 in Atlantic City, NJ. The tour al...
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson & Fox Entertainment Enter Non-Exclusive Broadcast Direct Deal
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023 Jackson, through his production company G-Unit Film & Television, will develop scripted dramas, live-action comedies and animated series that would air on FOX. Series created under the deal will be owned by FOX Entertainment and produced by its in-house unit, FOX Entertainment Studios, in collabora...
STARZ Announces Premiere Date for POWER BOOK II: GHOST
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 10, 2020 Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today released first look tease art for the new STARZ Original series, “Power Book II: Ghost,” announcing its global premiere this September on STARZ and Starzplay....
Starz Launches on fuboTV
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 18, 2020 Starz announced today the launch of STARZ premium channels and its full SVOD library on live TV streaming platform fuboTV. fuboTV customers who subscribe to STARZ can now watch exclusive STARZ Original series including 'Power Book II: Ghost,' 'P-Valley,' 'Hightown,' and 'Outlander' as well as hundre...
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...
Starz Greenlights POWER BOOK II: GHOST Season Four As Michael Early Joins Cast
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023 Production has just begun in New York, with Michael Ealy (Barbershop, Takers) joining the cast as a new series regular for season four. Ealy joins the cast as Detective Don Carter, a rising NYPD officer who was on track to become Police Commissioner, until his wife was killed in a crossfire between ...
STARZ Developing Series With Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022 Acclaimed writing team Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith (“Save Me,” “Run”) have signed on for the project that follows a retired disgraced world champion fighter drawn into the corrupt underbelly of the sport after the disappearance of his childhood best friend and training partner....
Epic Theatre Ensemble: Empowering Young People to Use Their Voice Through Performance For Social Change
by Carian Lynée Parker - March 03, 2022 Since its founding on September 11, 2001; Epic Theatre Ensemble continues to inspire young people to utilize their voice through performance to create social change and motivate civic dialogue....
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...
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...
HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2021 The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and choreograph...
Stacey Abrams, Kenya Barris, & More Topline Programming Slate For 2020 American Black Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 06, 2020 The first virtual edition of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), now in its 24th year, will feature a robust slate of speakers including Stacey Abrams, Kenya Barris, Mary J. Blige, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Barry Jenkins, Gabrielle Union and Lena Waithe... |