David E. Talbert

Industry Marketing Veteran Linda J. Stewart Joins Bond Theatrical As Account Executive

Partners DJ Martin, Temah Higgins and Mollie Mann of BOND Theatrical, an independently-owned booking and marketing agency for live entertainment, has announced that industry marketing veteran Linda Stewart joins BOND Theatrical team full-time as an Account Executive.

Linda Stewart Joins BOND Theatrical as an Account Executive

Partners DJ Martin, Temah Higgins and Mollie Mann of BOND Theatrical, an independently-owned booking and marketing agency for live entertainment, have announced that industry marketing veteran Linda Stewart joins BOND Theatrical team full-time as an Account Executive.

David E. Talbert to Develop New Musical Series for Disney

The Jingle Jangle creator's new series will be titled 'Madelyn Square Gardens' and it will follow Madelyn as she moves from Mississippi to New York to follow her dreams of being on Broadway. Upon arriving, she realizes that following her dreams may be harder than she thought.

HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards

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 choreographer Nicco Annan, and actor and singer TC Carson.

TV: Anika Noni Rose Sings 'With Love' in New JINGLE JANGLE Bonus Music Video

Broadway star and Disney princess Anika Noni Rose sings 'With You' in this brand-new music video from Netflix's 'Jingle Jangle.'

Anika Noni Rose, Alex Brightman, Christy Altomare and More Join JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY Live Singalong

Join Tony Award- winner Anika Noni Rose as she hosts the Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey Global SING-ALONG.

Hoy se estrena LA NAVIDAD MÁGICA DE LOS JANGLE en Netflix

La película cuenta con las voces en castellano de Sylvia Parejo, Lu Fabrés y Xavi Fernández, entre otros.

JINGLE JANGLE Soundtrack Out Nov. 13

Today Atlantic Records announces the forthcoming release of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (Music from The Netflix Original Motion Picture), the companion soundtrack to the Netflix holiday film.

El musical JINGLE JANGLE se estrenará en NETFLIX en noviembre

La película de estas Navidades está protagonizada por Keegan-Michael Key, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Forest Whitaker y Madalen Mills.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY, Starring Forest Whitaker, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, and More!

An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming Christmas musical film, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.

Forest Whitaker, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, and More Will Lead Netflix Musical Film, JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY

Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Phylicia Rashad, and Anika Noni Rose will star in the upcoming Christmas musical film, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.

The Academy Invites 842 To Membership; 50% Are Women

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 842 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. The 2019 class is 50% women, 29% people of color, and represents 59 countries. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2019.

Netflix Musical JINGLE JANGLE Adds Keegan-Michael Key, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose

According to Deadline, Netflix set initial casting on its first ever original musical JINGLE JANGLE. Keegan-Michael Key, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, and Madalen Mills have joined Forest Whitaker in the cast. The film is set to be written and directed by David E. Talbert. the film will be set for release in 2020. 

La La Anthony to Serve as 2019 American Black Film Festival Ambassador

Today, ABFF Ventures announced actress, producer, author and entrepreneur La La Anthony will serve as the 2019 American Black Film Festival's Ambassador, to be held in Miami Beach, June 12-16. 

Forest Whitaker Joins the David E. Talbert Family Holiday Musical, JINGLE JANGLE

Forest Whitaker joins the David E. Talbert family holiday musical for Netflix. The film is titled 'Jingle Jangle.'

Vivian Green Brings Soulful Sounds To SOPAC

Philadelphia-born Vivian Green shot to stardom in 2002 with her smash single "Emotional Rollercoaster," and if her career has also been a rollercoaster- it's been a heckuva ride. Between recording several albums, and composing for stage, film and television this multi-talented artist has a rich career that shows no signs of stopping. Vivian Green will be performing at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 24 at 8 p.m.

AsianAm, LGBTQ Films Win Big at NBC's Diverse Shorts Fest

Last night, the 13th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, which celebrates diverse stories while finding the next generation of storytellers, honored its six finalist films and filmmakers with a finale screening and awards ceremony at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood.

Comedian-Actor Zainab Johnson to Host the NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Finale

Comedian-actor Zainab Johnson (“Late Night with Seth Meyers,” HBO's “All Def Comedy”) is set to host the finale screening and awards ceremony of the 13th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL on October 24, 2018 at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. The festival which is part of the network's talent infusion programs (NBC TIPS) celebrates diverse stories while finding the next generation of storytellers. Festival alumni include Steven Caple Jr. (“Creed 2”), Hasan Minhaj (“The Daily Show”), Randall Park (“Fresh Off the Boat”) and Simone Missick (“Luke Cage”).

RLJ Entertainment's UMC, Urban Movie Channel, Launches on Xfinity TV

Urban Movie Channel (UMC), the first subscription video on demand service (SVOD) created for African American and urban audiences, is now available to Comcast's Xfinity TV customers across the country. A subsidiary of RLJ Entertainment (RLJE), UMC's launch on Xfinity TV marks the first time the SVOD service has been made available on an MVPD set-top box. Featuring top programming in Black film and television, UMC is accessible in the home through Xfinity On Demand and on the go via the Xfinity Stream app and portal. Xfinity TV customers with X1 can use their voice remote and say 'Urban Movie Channel' to pull up the offering, or they'll be able to find it within the Black Film and TV section of Xfinity On Demand. UMC costs $4.99 per month.

Kevin Ross, Vivian Green, Matthew Sweet and More Headed to City Winery Chicago

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces emerging star Kevin Ross, R&B singer/songwriter Vivian Green, two nights with Matthew Sweet and more.