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Taye Diggs to Star in New Lifetime Movie TERRY MCMILLAN PRESENTS: FOREVER

Taye Diggs is executive producing and starring in a new Lifetime movie alongside Meagan Good. Directed by Charles Murray, Terry McMillan Presents: Forever premieres on Lifetime on Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.

Netflix Announces TRUE STORY, an Eric Newman Limited Series Starring Kevin Hart & Wesley Snipes

Netflix today announced the new fictional, limited event series, True Story, starring Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes.

BET Networks Announces New Scripted Miniseries UPTOWN

Today, BET Networks announced new original scripted miniseries 'Uptown.' The three-part television event will tell the comprehensive story of Andre Harrell's iconic New York City record label, Uptown Records. Launched in 1986, following a joint venture deal with MCA, Andre Harrell's Uptown Records played a vital role in the careers of some of the most influential voices in hip hop, soul and R&B, including Heavy D & The Boyz, Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Father MC, Al B. Sure, Christopher Williams, Teddy Riley, Notorious B.I.G., Sean 'Diddy' Combs and many more. Each gripping episode will take viewers from the label's inception to current day, featuring the music and powerhouse hit-makers that helped mold what would come to be known as the Uptown 'sound' and define a musical era that would impact generations to come. 'Uptown' is scheduled to premiere on BET in 2020.

The Films in Competition Announced For The 2019 American Black Film Festival

The 23rd Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is excited to announce their distinctive 2019 lineup of narrative features, documentaries and short films in competition. Films are set to screen in Miami from June 13-15 at the Regal Cinemas South Beach and the New World Center.

HB Studio Presents LOVE, ROSE A New Musical

HB Studio Theatre, 124 Bank Street, will present a staged reading of a new musical today, June 26th at 7 pm at the HB Studio Theatre as part of their Transgressions series, which features plays selected from the 2018 Rehearsal Space Residency Applicants.

HB Studio Presents LOVE, ROSE A New Musical

HB Studio Theatre, 124 Bank Street, will present a staged reading of a new musical on Tuesday, June 26th at 7 pm at the HB Studio Theatre as part of their Transgressions series, which features plays selected from the 2018 Rehearsal Space Residency Applicants.

'Moonlight', 'People vs. OJ' Among Winners of 2107 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS; Full List

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) announced the 2017 Writers Guild Awards winners for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio, promotional, and graphic animation

Beyonce and HIDDEN FIGURES Among Winners of Non-Televised NAACP Image Awards

The winners of the "48th NAACP Image Awards" in the non-televised categories were announced during a gala dinner celebration that took place Friday, February 10, 2017, at the Pasadena Conference Center - the event was hosted by Erica Ash and Deon Cole.

Justin Weaks, Frankie Faison, Charlayne Woodard, Roscoe Orman and More Sign on for BUD, NOT BUDDY at Kennedy Center; Full Cast Set!

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the full casting for the world premiere of Bud, Not Buddy, a new play by Obie Award winner Kirsten Greenidge, adapted from Christopher Paul Curtis's acclaimed Newbury Medal winning novel, with music by world-renowned jazz artist and composer Terence Blanchard.

Beyonce, Nate Parker Top Nominees for 48th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; Full List

The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards were announced today. The awards recognize the year's best in film, TV, music and books.

STRANGER THINGS, WESTWORLD Among 2017 WGA TV Nominations; Full List

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2016.

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts Second Trailer for Original Series MARVEL'S LUKE CAGE

Today, Netflix released the second trailer for the highly anticipated original series MARVEL'S LUKE CAGE. Check out the trailer below!

VIDEO: Sweet Christmas! Netflix Shares Trailer for MARVEL'S LUKE CAGE!

Sweet Christmas! Today, Netflix has released the trailer for the original series MARVEL'S LUKE CAGE, premiering globally on September 30, 2016 at 12:01am PT.

Netflix Releases Key Art for Original Series MARVEL'S LUKE CAGE

Today, Netflix released the key art for the Netflix original series MARVEL'S LUKE CAGE via the show's Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages, and attached here, leading up to the trailer debut tomorrow.

VIDEO: ROOTS Cast Talks Reimagining Classic Mini-Series for Next Generation

Nearly 40 years after its original airing, the record-breaking miniseries ROOTS is being reimagined by the History Channel.

Remakes of THE EXORCIST, LETHAL WEAPON Among FOX's New Primetime Season

Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group, today will unveil the FOX primetime slate for the 2016-2017 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.

Museum of Jewish Heritage Sets March, April Schedules

The March and April programming schedule at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has been announced. The diverse season includes programs presented in conjunction with the Museum's new special exhibition, Seeking Justice: The Leo Frank Case Revisited. The schedule includes music, theater, talks, films, and family programs.

James Purefoy, T.I. & More Join Cast of A&E's Miniseries ROOTS

A+E Networks has announced additional casting for 'Roots,' from A+E Studios, including Grammy Award(R) winning recording artist/actor/philanthropist/entrepreneur Tip 'T.I.' Harris (

A+E Enlists Anika Noni Rose, Forest Whitaker, Anna Paquin & More for New ROOTS Miniseries

A+E Networks announces new casting for its four-night, eight-hour scripted event miniseries 'Roots,' from A+E Studios, including Academy Award winner(R) Forest Whitaker (Lee Daniels' The Butler, South Paw) as 'Fiddler,' a slave who tries to mentor Kunta Kinte and risks his life to help him escape; Academy Award winner Anna Paquin (True Blood) as 'Nancy Holt,' the wife of a Confederate officer who has her own agenda when it comes to the handling of slaves; Golden Globe(R) Award winning and Emmy(R) Award nominated actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The Tudors) as 'Tom Lea,' an uneducated slave owner desperate to claw his way into the elite company of Southern gentility; Tony Award(R) winner Anika Noni Rose (Dream Girls, The Good Wife, The Princess and the Frog) as 'Kizzy,' the cherished, smart daughter of Kunta Kinte who maintains her family pride and warrior spirit; Chad L. Coleman (The Walking Dead, The Wire) as 'Mingo,' a stern no-nonsense slave who keeps the Lea plantation afloat; Erica Tazel (Justified) as 'Matilda,' a preacher's daughter and love interest to 'Chicken George'; and Derek Luke (Captain America: The First Avenger, Antwone Fisher) as 'Silla Ba Dibba,' the military trainer of Juffure, charged with transforming teen boys into powerful Mandinka Warriors.

Directors & Executive Music Producer Announced for Upcoming Event Series ROOTS

A+E Networks announces two directors and the executive music producer of its four-night, eight-hour scripted event series ROOTS.