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Photos: Kristin Chenoweth Gives Surprise Performance at Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown to Christmas'

Tony Award-winning actress, singer and the original Glinda from Broadway's Wicked, Kristin Chenoweth made a surprise performance for guests, singing holiday songs, as well as a special duet of For Good with Ginna Claire, star of Hallmark original holiday film A Holiday Spectacular, and Glinda from Broadway's Wicked.
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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).
Deborah Cox to Star in CARL WEBER'S INFLUENCE On BET Plus

Broadway alum Deborah Cox will star in the upcoming film “Carl Weber's Influence,” which will premiere Feb. 20 on BET Plus, according to Black Film.
BWW Review: A Shakespeare Classic Gets the Rocker Treatment in Troubadour Theater Company's JULIUS WEEZER

In JULIUS WEEZER, Troubadour Theater Company uses its signature wit to turn a Shakespeare classic into a blissfully-alive rocker version of its ancient self, and the result is divine madness. You don't need to be a Bard lover to have a great time but, if you are, you'll be impressed by the level of classical talent on stage and the company's ability to "speak the speech" while tickling your funny bone.
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.
FOX to Air Two 'Bonus' Episodes of LUCIFER on 5/28

ELLA IS HIDING A BIG SECRET & LUCIFER'S LIFE IS DRASTICALLY DIFFERENT ON AN ALL-NEW TWO-HOUR BONUS EPISODE OF 'LUCIFER' MONDAY, MAY 28, ON FOX.
Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And New Year's Eve Celebration With The Troubies HOW THE PRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!

The Troubies paid tribute to the Purple One himself as they send-up the Music of Prince while mashing it with the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Dr. Seuss' detestably fiendish hero the Grinch got t a makeover he won't soon forget as he transforms from Green to Purple in the Troubies' seasonal spoof!
New Marquee Lights Up Riverside Drive and Launches Inaugural Season of Garry Marshall Theatre

The new Garry Marshall Theatre's official marquee is lighting up Riverside Drive in Burbank for the first time on Thursday, September 21, just in time for the launch of the theatre's Inaugural Season.
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.
Glynn Turman, Toni Braxton & More to Be Honored at 24TH Annual NAACP Theatre Awards

For 23 years the NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood branch has produced a star-studded gala honoring thespians for their astonishing achievement in entertainment and theatre.
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.
BET Airs THE GAME, LET'S STAY TOGETHER Season Finales Tonight, 6/5

Marriages are tested, relationships broken and loyalties proven on the explosive season finales of THE GAME and LET'S STAY TOGETHER tonight, June 5 at 10:00 p.m.
BET to Air THE GAME, LET'S STAY TOGETHER Season Finales 6/5

Marriages are tested, relationships broken and loyalties proven on the explosive season finales of THE GAME and LET'S STAY TOGETHER Tuesday, June 5 at 10:00 p.m.
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.

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