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'Biography: I Want My MTV' Premieres September 8 on A&E

On Tuesday, September 8, A&E premieres a new documentary special, “Biography: I Want My MTV” which charts the rise of the cultural phenomenon that came to define a generation: MTV. 
Graffiti Artist Lee Quinones in BOOM FOR REAL The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Opens Today

A look at Jean-Michel Basquiat's life pre-fame, and how New York City, the times, the people and the movements around him formed the artist he became, BOOM FOR REAL weaves the story of Jean-Michel and the city with never before seen works, writings and photographs.  Director Sara Driver worked closely and collaboratively with her friends and other artists who emerged from that scene: Nan Goldin, Jim Jarmusch, James Nares, Fab Five Freddy, Lee Quinones, Luc Sante and many others.
Graffiti Artist Lee Quinones in BOOM FOR REAL The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Opens 5/11

A look at Jean-Michel Basquiat's life pre-fame, and how New York City, the times, the people and the movements around him formed the artist he became, BOOM FOR REAL weaves the story of Jean-Michel and the city with never before seen works, writings and photographs.  Director Sara Driver worked closely and collaboratively with her friends and other artists who emerged from that scene: Nan Goldin, Jim Jarmusch, James Nares, Fab Five Freddy, Lee Quinones, Luc Sante and many others.
BWW Review: BOOM FOR REAL: THE LATE TEENAGE YEARS OF JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT, East End Film Festival

Amongst the explosion of interest in Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sara Driver's film locates his emerging genius in a beautifully rendered time and place - late 70s New York City.
Rush Philanthropic Arts Raises Over $1.1 Million at ART FOR LIFE BENEFIT

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (RPAF) raised over $1.1 million at its annual ART FOR LIFE Benefit on July 15th at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. Proceeds from ART FOR LIFE benefit the Foundation's signature arts education and gallery programs, which have directly served tens of thousands of inner-city youth over the past 20 years.
Brownout's New EP 'Over The Covers' Out Now

When legendary hip hop personality Fab Five Freddy introduced the members of Brownout at the 2017 Austin Music Awards, it seemed fitting that a legend of that stature would be tasked to pass the floor to a band of musicians who already have earned the respect of Prince (RIP), GZA (Wu-Tang Clan), Steve Berlin (Los Lobos), Bernie Worrel (RIP), and Ozzy Osbourne.
Brownout's New EP 'Over The Covers' Out 6/2

Fast forward to 2017 and they are back from the darkness with their first release of original music in over 5 years. The new EP aptly named Over the Covers, out June 2nd, is a tongue in cheek title that speaks for itself.
BET Celebrates Black Music Month with the Launch of Hip Hop Documentary THE MESSAGE

BET Networks launches "THE MESSAGE," a provocative documentary showcasing the influence of Hip Hop and how its sheer power has changed the sociopolitical landscape of America as well as the world.
Rev Run & More Among COOKING CHANNEL's June Highlights

Cooking Channel welcomes Rev Run and his family to the lineup with the premiere of new series Rev Run's Sunday Suppers showcasing the true joy of family and great food on Sunday, June 8th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT.
BWW Interviews: Harold Finley, Writer-Director of A THOUSAND MILES OF HISTORY

Gary Naylor interviews Harold Finley whose A Thousand Miles of History is earning rave reviews.

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