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Queen Sugar follows the life of three siblings--brother Ralph-Angel (trying to rebuild his life after jail) and sisters, Nova Bordelon (social activist, root woman, and herbalist) and Charley Bordelon (L.A. basketball wife), who, with her teenage son Micah, moves to the heart of Louisiana to claim an inheritance from their recently departed father - an 800-acre sugarcane farm.

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New Scripted Dramedy AMERICAN WOMAN Premieres on Paramount Network, 6/7 Photo New Scripted Dramedy AMERICAN WOMAN Premieres on Paramount Network, 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018

AMERICAN WOMAN, a new half-hour scripted dramedy set amid the sexual revolution and rise of feminism in the 1970s will premiere on Paramount Network on Thursday, June 7 at 10:00pm ET/PT. The 12- episode series from John Wells Productions in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television stars A...


Freeform Fans Fuel Season Two Pickup of Original Drama Series FAMOUS IN LOVE Photo Freeform Fans Fuel Season Two Pickup of Original Drama Series FAMOUS IN LOVE
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2017

Freeform, Disney's young adult television and streaming network, today announced the season two pickup of original drama series FAMOUS IN LOVE, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, via a Facebook Live chat with the cast....


GET OUT Tops Winners of African American Film Critics Association Awards Photo GET OUT Tops Winners of African American Film Critics Association Awards
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2017

Jordan Peele's seismic thriller GET OUT captured the most wins from the members of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA). Released early in 2017, the film earned Best Film, Best Directing, Best Acting and Best Screenplay recognition from the world's largest group of professional Blac...


Judith Light, Laura Dern and More Among NYWIFT's 2017 Muse Honorees Photo Judith Light, Laura Dern and More Among NYWIFT's 2017 Muse Honorees
by TV News Desk - December 14, 2017

New York Women in Film & Television has announced the honorees for this year's Muse Awards on December 14th: Laura Dern (actor), Judith Light (actor) and Amy Emmerich (Refinery29 CCO); Regina K. Scully (filmmaker and CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation) will receive the Loreen Arbus Changemaker Award; ...


QUEEN SUGAR Season Three Debuts with Two-Night Premiere Event 5/29 and 5/30 on OWN Photo QUEEN SUGAR Season Three Debuts with Two-Night Premiere Event 5/29 and 5/30 on OWN
by Tori Hartshorn - March 21, 2018

'Queen Sugar,' the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay ('A Wrinkle in Time,' '13th,' 'Selma'), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its third season with a two-night premiere event on OWN Tuesday, May 2...


Pop Reggae Music Artist Gia Yee Releases Self-Titled Solo EP & New Music Videos Photo Pop Reggae Music Artist Gia Yee Releases Self-Titled Solo EP & New Music Videos
by Caryn Robbins - August 09, 2017

Gia Yee's newly released self-titled EP tracks and smooth reggae fusion artist stylings, have been getting a lot of attention, airplay, and enthusiastic reviews....


Casting Announced For Orpheum And Hattiloo Presentation Of Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAIN Photo Casting Announced For Orpheum And Hattiloo Presentation Of Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAINTOP
by Julie Musbach - March 08, 2018

A limited engagement of Katori Hall's The Mountaintop will play the Halloran Centre at the Orpheum March 28 through April 1 (5 Performances). Tickets are on sale now for this special MLK50 event....


VIDEO: The Bordelons Are Back! Watch Trailer for QUEEN SUGAR Season 2
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2017

The Bordelons are back. In the second season of OWN's hit show QUEEN SUGAR, Nova, Charley and Ralph Angel struggle to move forward with their lives as they strive to honor the legacy of their father after his unexpected passing. ...


Sneak Peek - Tamera Talks Loving Her Own Body on THE REAL Photo Sneak Peek - Tamera Talks Loving Her Own Body on THE REAL
by Caryn Robbins - November 07, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7the (check local listings), the ladies of THE REAL discuss body shaming, and Tamera talks about how she realized the importance of loving her own body. And was one anchorwoman's little red dress too hot for TV, and one co-host reveals how she would handle a rumor being started ...


QUEEN SUGAR Season Two Debuts on OWN with 2-Night Premiere Event Today
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2017

QUEEN SUGAR, the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its second season with a two-night event on OWN...


Nick Hakim Announces 2018 Solo Tour Dates with Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, Watch 'C Photo Nick Hakim Announces 2018 Solo Tour Dates with Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, Watch 'Cuffed' Music Video
by Emily Bruno - November 10, 2017

Nick Hakim is excited to announce spring 2018 solo tour dates with Adrianne Lenker of Brooklyn indie rock act Big Thief. They will be performing intimate shows in Brooklyn, Washington DC and more. Hakim is currently in Europe, opening shows for both Fleet Foxes and Bonobo, and will do his own run of...


THE REAL Presents VH1's LOVE & HIP HOP: HOLLYWOOD Takeover Week Photo THE REAL Presents VH1's LOVE & HIP HOP: HOLLYWOOD Takeover Week
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2017

The Daytime Emmy nominated live daily talk show THE REAL hosted by Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley presents VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood takeover week, October 2-6....


Freeform's Original Series FAMOUS IN LOVE Returns for Second Season 4/4 Photo Freeform's Original Series FAMOUS IN LOVE Returns for Second Season 4/4
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2018

Based on the novel by Rebecca Serle published by Little, Brown and Company, FAMOUS IN LOVE follows ordinary college student Paige (Bella Thorne), who got her big break after auditioning for the starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster, and her friends and co-stars as they try to navigate the bumpy w...


Judith Light, Laura Dern and More Among NYWIFT's 2017 Muse Honorees Photo Judith Light, Laura Dern and More Among NYWIFT's 2017 Muse Honorees
by TV News Desk - November 21, 2017

New York Women in Film & Television has announced the honorees for this year's Muse Awards on December 14th: Laura Dern (actor), Judith Light (actor) and Amy Emmerich (Refinery29 CCO); Regina K. Scully (filmmaker and CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation) will receive the Loreen Arbus Changemaker Award; ...


OWN to Present QUEEN SUGAR Finale After-Show Special Hosted by Oprah Winfrey Photo OWN to Present QUEEN SUGAR Finale After-Show Special Hosted by Oprah Winfrey
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that it will air a Queen Sugar finale after-show special, Queen Sugar Season Finale Special, Oprah & The Cast, today, November 15 at 10:30p ET/PT, immediately following a 90-minute extended season finale episode of the acclaimed series at 9 p.m. ET/PT w...


Christopher Titus & Combustion Films Release Action/Comedy SPECIAL UNIT Photo Christopher Titus & Combustion Films Release Action/Comedy SPECIAL UNIT
by Julie Musbach - October 21, 2017

A ten-year quest to make a movie starring disabled actors and comedians, 'Special Unit has finally become a reality for comedian Christopher Titus and his production company Combustion Films....


First Look - THE REAL Hosts Discuss Las Vegas Tragedy on Today's Show Photo First Look - THE REAL Hosts Discuss Las Vegas Tragedy on Today's Show
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2017

On Monday, October 2, The Real kicks off VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Takeover week with guest co-host Brooke Valentine. The singer sets the record straight on her on-screen love octagon and if men and women can be friends when Daniel Booby Gibson, her friend who she was just spotted kissin...


Black Stars and Filmmakers Celebrate 10 Years of AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHA Photo Black Stars and Filmmakers Celebrate 10 Years of AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE
by Macon Prickett - February 13, 2018

Black stars and filmmakers converged on the Harlem Stage Gatehouse on Friday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. The event featured a screening of the documentary program's season finale , Fatal Assistance, award-winning director Raoul P...


PaleyFest LA 2018 Announces Lineup Photo PaleyFest LA 2018 Announces Lineup
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2018

The Paley Center for Media today announced the lineup for PaleyFest LA 2018 which will mark thirty-five years as the premier television festival. Running March 16-25, at the iconic DOLBY Theatre, the milestone anniversary celebration will include the cast and creative teams of today's most acclaimed...


Pop Reggae Music Artist Gia Yee Releases Self-Titled Solo EP, and Three New Music Vid Photo Pop Reggae Music Artist Gia Yee Releases Self-Titled Solo EP, and Three New Music Videos
by Robert Diamond - September 09, 2017

Gia Yee's newly released self-titled EP tracks and smooth reggae fusion artist stylings, have been getting a lot of attention, airplay, and enthusiastic reviews. The EP contains multiple exciting new tracks, including "NO EMOJI", "KARMA", and "QUE SERA", along with ...


QUEEN SUGAR Season Three Debuts With Two-Night Premiere Event May 29 on OWN Photo QUEEN SUGAR Season Three Debuts With Two-Night Premiere Event May 29 on OWN
by Macon Prickett - March 21, 2018

“Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“A Wrinkle in Time,” “13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its third season with a two-night premiere event on OWN Tuesday, May 2...


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by Marina Kennedy - April 03, 2018

The New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) will present the world premiere of Chloe Hung's Issei, He Say (Or the Myth of the First) from April 19 to May 20. The winner of of an Edgerton New Play Award, it is directed by Lisa James and stars Stan Egi, Kathleen Kwan, Fenton Li, and Christina Liang. Bro...


Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival Kicks Off for Free This Saturday in L.A. Photo Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival Kicks Off for Free This Saturday in L.A.
by Movies News Desk - July 26, 2017

KCETLink Media Group, the national independent broadcast and digital media network, has announced that its two services, KCET public television in Los Angeles and independent satellite network Link TV nationwide, will launch the first film festival in Los Angeles dedicated entirely to environmental ...


2018 PaleyFest LA Initial Talent Announced: Barbra Streisand, Allison Janney, Seth Ma Photo 2018 PaleyFest LA Initial Talent Announced: Barbra Streisand, Allison Janney, Seth MacFarlane and More!
by Macon Prickett - February 08, 2018

The Paley Center for Media today announced the initial group of talent who will be participating in its 35th annual PaleyFest LA, Hollywood's ultimate TV fan festival, March 16-25, at the DOLBY Theatre in Hollywood. PaleyFest LA 2018 gives fans access to special screenings, exclusive conversations, ...


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by Julie Musbach - March 16, 2018

The Paley Center for Media today announced Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and director Ryan Murphy will join beloved entertainer Barbra Streisand in conversation at the opening night of PaleyFest LA 2018 on March 16. The PaleyFest Icon Tribute to Ms. Streisand marks the first time she has been...






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