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Joaquina Kalukango Will Star as Gloria Gaynor in Lifetime Biopic

Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango is set to star as Gloria Gaynor in the upcoming Lifetime biopic, 'I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story'. Lance Gross also has joined the cast in the role of Gaynor’s husband, Linwood Simon.
The American Black Film Festival and The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Set For The 2023 Annual Community Day

The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will close out its five-day event with the annual Community Day taking place on Sunday, June 18, at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, from noon to 5:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Omarion to Produce and Star in New Scripted Dramedy For ALLBLK

Popular AMC Networks streaming service, ALLBLK, has announced the commission of Involved, a new, scripted dramedy from singer/songwriter/author/actor Omarion. Loosely based on his life, Omarion will star and serve as series Co-Creator and Executive Producer alongside Tommy Morgan Jr., Kevin G. Boyd, Deji LaRay and Michelle Le Fleur.
LA Opera Launches New Legacy Ambassador Program

LA Opera launches a bold ambassadorship program to forge deep, authentic and longstanding relationships with diverse communities and the key thought-leaders influencing them.
Fox & Tubi Announce Black History Month Content

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 triumphs and personal experiences working in Hollywood.
TBS Awards $25,000 to Four Grand Prize Winners of TBS HBCU Cash Out

Throughout Black History Month, TBS and ambassadors Gross (“Star”, “MacGyver”) and Knight Pulliam (“The Cosby Show”, “House of Payne”), set out to financially empower recent graduates of historically black colleges and universities with its first-ever interactive TBS HBCU Cash Out™ social media contest.
A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Returns April 23

The narrative sketch comedy series features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for DUTCH

Imani Motion Pictures has released the brand new trailer for the urban lit cult classic DUTCH, based on the first book of an epic trilogy by Teri Woods. 
BET Announces Premiere of TYLER PERRY'S HOUSE OF PAYNE and TYLER PERRY'S ASSISTED LIVING

'TYLER PERRY'S HOUSE OF PAYNE' and 'TYLER PERRY'S ASSISTED LIVING' will premiere on BET Wednesday, September 2nd at 9 PM ET and 10 PM ET, respectively. Two half-hour episodes will air for each show.
Tasha Smith Expands Her TSAW Actors Workshop With Online Classes

 Launching on August 31st, Tasha's accredited actor resource, TSAW, will expand its classes to students online - making it possible for actors at different stages in their careers to continue to safely hone their craft during the unexpected COVID-19 health crisis. 
Photo Coverage: Janet Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Michael B. Jordan, and More Celebrate the 13th Annual LudaDay Weekend

Over 16,000 people assembled on Saturday to attend the Ludacris Foundation's yearly LudaFam Day block party outside of the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Several artists hit the two stages including - Ludacris, Flaujae, Ar'mon and Trey, Bre-Z, Molly Brazy, Brie and many more, as well as a surprise appearance by the Democratic candidate in Georgia's Governor election, Stacey Abrams. Tristan "Mack" Wilds and Power star, Michael Rainey Jr., also made guest appearances pumping up the crowd on stage and even doing the Shiggy Challenge dancing to Drake's hit song, In My Feelings.
TV One Announces New Original Holiday Film COINS FOR CHRISTMAS Starring Essence Atkins

TV One announced today that production is underway in Atlanta, GA on a new original holiday film, Coins For Christmas. Starring Essence Atkins ('Marlon,' 'Are We There Yet?'), Coins For Christmas tells the story of single mother, Madison Morris, who is struggling to make ends meet - just two weeks before Christmas. A chance encounter leads her on a new path. Atkins stars opposite Stephen Bishop ('Imposters,' 'Being Mary Jane'), who plays Alec Darby, a former pro athlete who is also not doing well financially. The film is slated to premiere on TV One in December.
Rotimi Joins the Cast of SINGLEHOLIC Comedy Opposite Erica Ash

According to Variety, Olurotimi Akinosho — aka Rotimi — will star opposite Erica Ash in the indie romantic comedy “Singleholic,” based on the novel of the same name by Katharine Bing.
TV One Announces the Production of Original Film DINNER FOR TWO Starring Tristan Wilds and Chaley Rose

TV One today announced that production is underway in Atlanta, Georgia for the new film, Dinner For Two, starring R&B sensation and actor Tristan 'Mack' Wilds ('HBO: The Wire', '90210', 'The Secret Life of Bees', and 'Shots Fired'), Chaley Rose ('Nashville'), Prince Hammond ('Claws'), and Shaun Baker ('House Party'). The film is slated to premiere at the end of Summer 2018.
Quavo and La La Anthony to Guest-Star on CBS's STAR This Spring

producer, and best selling actress La La Anthony to guest star this Spring on STAR on CBS.
Quavo and La La Anthony to Guest-Star on CBS's STAR This Spring

producer, and best selling actress La La Anthony to guest star this Spring on STAR on CBS.
FOX Orders Five Additional Episodes of STAR

FOX has ordered five additional episodes of the hit music drama STAR, raising the series order to 18 episodes. From Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy, STAR is an emotionally powerful drama that follows three talented singers, as they navigate the cut-throat music business on their road to success.
BET to Serve Up Hip Hop All Night Long Next Week

BET does it for the culture and serves up hip hop all night long on Tuesday, October 10. Kicking off the celebration is the first-ever 'LIP SYNC BATTLE HIP HOP AWARDS EDITION', hosted by entertainment icon and Grammy(R) Award-winner LL Cool J and supermodel Chrissy Teigan
Dave Chappelle & More Set for DEF COMEDY JAM 25 Launching on Netflix, Today

Def Comedy Jam 25 will launch exclusively on Netflix Today, September 26th in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic show, “Def Comedy Jam.”
Dave Chappelle & More Set for DEF COMEDY JAM 25 Launching on Netflix, 9/26

Def Comedy Jam 25 will launch exclusively on Netflix Tuesday, September 26th in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic show, “Def Comedy Jam.”

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