Ne-Yo, Serayah & More Star in BET+ Holiday Films
With fan favorites, like Jasmine Guy, Terrence Carson and Dorien Wilson, triple threats like Ne-Yo, Serayah, Romeo Miller, LeToya Luckett and LaLa Milan, and a roster of directors and writers of color, like Victoria Rowell, Robin Givens, Bree West and Patricia Cuffie Jones, these authentic Black stories will provide some genuine Christmas cheer.
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.
BET+ Announces Legal Drama CARL WEBER'S INFLUENCE
Today, BET+ announces their latest legal drama 'CARL WEBER'S INFLUENCE' launching on the streaming platform, Thursday, February 20. With his trademark dramatic style, NY Times best-selling author, Carl Weber introduces us to the Hudson's, a family of African-American lawyers lead by famed attorney Bradley Hudson (Roger Guenveur Smith). Bradley is the Johnnie Cochran of our time; and along with his son Lamont (Todd Anthony), daughter Desiree (Drew Sidora) and his new wife Carla (Kellita Smith), the Hudson's make up some of the best legal minds in the country. They are going to need it to defend Grammy award-winning singer Savannah (Deborah Cox) against the murder charges of her celebrity husband Kyle Kirby (Anthony Hamilton).
Troubadour Theater Company Presents World Premiere of JULIUS WEEZER
Et Tu, Weezer? TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY is back, and taking a stab at their latest hilarious world premiere musical comedy event with JULIUS WEEZER, adapted, choreographed & directed by Matt Walker. JULIUS WEEZER will preview on Saturday, May 4 at 8pm; Sunday, May 5 at 4pm; Thursday, May 9 at 8pm; and will open on Friday, May 10 at 8pm and perform through Sunday May 19 at 4pm at the El Portal Theatre, 11206 Weddington St. in North Hollywood.
Photo Exclusive: Opening Night of Troubadour Theater's LITTLE DRUMMER BOWIE At The Falcon Theatre
Ovation Award-winners and Troubadour Theater Company favorites Rick Batalla, Lisa Valenzuela and Beth Kennedy reunite with long-time 'Troubie' Joseph Leo Bwarie in Little Drummer Bowie after his Broadway run as Frankie Valli in the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys. Artistic Director and founder, Matt Walker, will co-direct the musical parody with Bwarie. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the opening night below!
David E. Talbert Celebrates 25 Years in Theater with New Stage Play
RLJ Entertainment's Urban Movie Channel (UMC) presents the exclusive premiere of legendary playwright and director,David E. Talbert's (Almost Christmas, Baggage Claim) latest stage play Another Man Will on Friday, December 9, 2016. Joe (comedian and The Steve Harvey Morning Show co-host Thomas 'Nephew Tommy' Miles) and Cynthia Scott (Nadine Ellis, Let's Stay Together) are the perfect couple…or at least nineteen years ago they were. Somewhere in the routine of it all, Joe has forgotten just how much of a knockout his wife really is. Unfortunately for him, their ruggedly handsome gardener hasn't. Lovely once, lovely still…treat her right or another man will. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Jason Weaver (ATL, Drumline, Smart Guy), Andra Fuller (The Game, The L.A. Complex, Black Jesus), KJ Smith (Queen Sugar), and Teresa Sykes, this production marks Talbert's 15th production and the 25th anniversary of his first touring production, Tellin' It Like It 'Tiz.
Netflix Announces Premiere Dates for BLACK MIRROR, GILMORE GIRLS & More
Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, today announced premiere dates for eight upcoming series that span documentary, drama and comedy, including: Chef's Table: France; Joe Swanberg's Easy; The Ranch; Lovesick (fka Scrotal Recall); Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life; Captive; Beat Bugs (S2); One Day at a Time; and Black Mirror.
FOUR OF HEARTS Set for 6/17 DVD Release
One Village Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the DVD release of Four of Hearts. The romantic drama is written and directed by Eric Haywood and stars Darrin Dewitt Henson (Stomp the Yard), Nadine Ellis (Tropic Thunder), Michelle Krusiec (What Happens in Vegas), Gabriel Olds (Surrogates) and Victoria Gabrielle Platt (Guiding Light). Four of Hearts will be available on DVD for an SRP of $27.97.
Pia Gladys Launches 2014 Resort Collection
Representing a fantasy in which romance blends with elegance, Pia Gladys Perey debuted another collection of unique and exquisite pieces for Resort 14. Slouchy Grecian-inspired dresses, dramatic gowns with exaggerated silhouettes, and active-wear pieces with geometric themes are some of the new exciting styles designed by Pia Gladys Perey. With muted color palettes such as corals, ivories, and mints, Pia Gladys Perey's latest designs are right on-trend for the resort-wear season.
Dennis Haysbert Among Black Celebrities to Appear in AIDS Awareness Ads
Coinciding with National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Feb. 7), Greater Than AIDS is debuting new public service ads (PSAs), coordinated social media posts and other messages from popular Black television and film actors, directors, producers, and others in Hollywood about the devastating effect of HIV/AIDS in the Black community.
BET's THE GAME, LET'S STAY TOGETHER Begin New Seasons 1/10
After record-breaking premieres last season, garnering a combined 12.1 million viewers, BET's top-rated scripted series THE GAME and LET'S STAY TOGETHER are set to return with 22 half-hour episodes, beginning Tuesday, January 10 at 10 p.m.* Boasting all-star casts, both shows up the ante with more laughs and more drama.