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VIDEO: Peacock Shares THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS Official Teaser
by Michael Major - Oct 31, 2022

The video teaser premiered exclusively at Urbanworld Film Festival where the original The Best Man film premiered in 1999, a full circle moment for the franchise. Based upon the film franchise by Malcolm D. Lee, The series stars Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau.

VIDEO: Kirsten Dunst Stars in the Trailer for ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 16, 2019

SHOWTIME has released the official trailer for its new dark comedy series ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, premiering on Sunday, August 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Kirsten Dunst (Fargo), the 10-episode series is a story about the cult of free enterprise and one woman's relentless pursuit of the American Dream.

VIDEO: Showtime Debits Trailer For ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 15, 2019

SHOWTIME has released the official poster and trailer for its new dark comedy series ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, premiering on Sunday, August 25 at 10 p.m. ETPT. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Kirsten Dunst (Fargo), the 10-episode series is a story about the cult of free enterprise and one woman's relentless pursuit of the American Dream. 

Showtime Picks Up New Dark Comedy Starring Kirsten Dunst
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 17, 2019

SHOWTIME has picked up ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, a one-hour series set to debut Sunday, August 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Kirsten Dunst (Fargo), the nine-episode series is a darkly comedic story about the cult of free enterprise and one woman's relentless pursuit of the American Dream. In addition to Dunst, the series stars Théodore Pellerin (Genesis), Beth Ditto (Nocturnal Animals), Mel Rodriguez (The Last Man on Earth) and Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs). Created and executive produced by Robert Funke and Matt Lutsky and produced by Sony's TriStar Television, the series is also executive produced by Smokehouse Pictures' George Clooney (Catch-22) and Grant Heslov (Catch-22), along with Dunst, Charlie McDowell (The One I Love), who also directed the pilot and Esta Spalding (MASTERS OF SEX), who also serves as showrunner. The announcement was made today by Gary Levine and Jana Winograde, Presidents of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.

Harlem's Fashion Row Makes A Big Impression In LA
by Jennifer Diamond - Feb 12, 2015

Harlem's Fashion Row (HFR) presented Style Beat, its first-ever West Coast event during Grammy Awards weekend in Los Angeles. The glamorous daytime affair took place on Friday, February 6th at a luxurious Beverly Hills estate. HFR is a unique movement founded to increase diversity in fashion by producing events to educate, stimulate, and advance opportunities for emerging designers of color. Collections by four talented and diverse fashion designers were showcased to a select group of 250 tastemakers. The featured designers were the legendary L.A.-based designer Kevan Hall, custom menswear designerWaraire Boswell, and emerging designers, Joseph Bethune and 'Project Runway' finalist Kimberly Goldson.

THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY Comes to Blu-ray/DVD Today
by Movies News Desk - Feb 11, 2014

A tight-knit group of college friends reunites for The First Time in 14 years for an unforgettable celebration in The Best Man Holiday, coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack including Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet today, February 11, 2014, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY Coming to Blu-ray/DVD 2/11
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2014

A tight-knit group of college friends reunites for the first time in 14 years for an unforgettable celebration in The Best Man Holiday, coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack including Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet on February 11, 2014

THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY Coming to Blu-ray/DVD 2/11
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2013

A tight-knit group of college friends reunites for the first time in 14 years for an unforgettable celebration in The Best Man Holiday, coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack including Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet on February 11, 2014

THOR Holds Strong at Weekend Box Office; THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY Takes Second with $30 Million
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2013

BEST MAN HOLIDAY, originally projected to bring in $20 million, more than tripled the first film's opening of $9 million in 1999.

THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY Tops THOR: THE DARK WORLD at Friday Box Office, Aims for $30M Debut
by Movies News Desk - Nov 16, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Malcolm D. Lee's seasonal comedy THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY beat THOR: THE DARK WORLD at Friday's box office by a hair, though BEST MAN HOLIDAY's top spot will likely be short-lived.

BWW Review Roundup: Taye Diggs Stars in THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY
by Sarah Bellet - Nov 15, 2013

In a sequel to The Best Man (1999) our favorite characters come back for a reunion 14 years later-does hilarity ensue?

VIDEO: First Look - Taye Diggs Stars in Comedy Sequel THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 1, 2013

Below, check out a new TV spot for Universal Pictures upcoming sequel THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY, starring Broadway vet Taye Diggs. The musical comedy is set to hit theaters on November 15, 2013.

Recap: 2013 BET Awards, Live from LA's Nokia Theatre
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 1, 2013

Live from Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 30 th, the BET AWARDS '13 kicked off with an electrifying performance by Chris Brown.

Cee Lo Green et al Join Performers on BET's 2011 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, 11/27
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2011

The most soulful night in entertainment has upped the ante for all things peace, love, and soul at the 2011 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS taping on Thursday, November 17 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA.

Cee Lo Green et al Join Performers on BET's 2011 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, 11/27
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2011

The most soulful night in entertainment has upped the ante for all things peace, love, and soul at the 2011 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS taping on Thursday, November 17 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA.

'The BET Hip Hop Awards 2011' Air Tuesday, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2011

On Tuesday, October 11th at 8:00P.M. hip hop headlines a night of must see TV when the 'BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2011' airs immediately before the series premiere of 'REED BETWEEN THE LINES.'

'The BET Hip Hop Awards 2011' Air Tuesday, 10/11
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 6, 2011

On Tuesday, October 11th at 8:00P.M. hip hop headlines a night of must see TV when the 'BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2011' airs immediately before the series premiere of 'REED BETWEEN THE LINES.'

BET Networks Celebrates the Unveiling of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 15, 2011

BET Networks honors the legacy of the civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr., with a special day of programming on BET and CENTRIC in celebration of the unveiling of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, August 28.

BET Networks To Announce New Scripted and Music Programming
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2011

Coming off of the success of its best year ever in 2010 and best quarter ever for 1Q'11, BET Networks announced that it will unveil a brand new slate of programming for BET and CENTRIC at its 2011 Upfront presentation at the Best Buy Theater in New York.