The Entertainment Community Fund Announces Five New Members To Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - August 11, 2022 At an annual meeting held on July 26, the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, welcomed five new members to its Board of Trustees and reelected Tony Award-winning actor Brian Stokes Mitche... 
Tyler Perry Will Be Honored With Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at THE ACADEMY AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021 The Academy announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awards to filmmaker Tyler Perry and to the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). The Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the 93rd Oscars®, which airs live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide... 
Nickelodeon Sets Premiere Date for Tyler Perry's YOUNG DYLAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2020 Kid rapper and pint-sized powerhouse Young Dylan will join theNickelodeon family with the premiere of the brand-new live-action series, TylerPerry's Young Dylan, on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 8:30 (ET/PT).Executive produced, directed and written by Perry, the series follows a family whose world is turned... 
BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios Announce Perry's Second Original Series SISTAS
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2019 BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios announced today the new original dramatic comedy, 'SISTAS,' the second series under Perry's exclusive, multi-year content partnership deal with Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA). Starring KJ Smith, Ebony Obsidian, Mignon Von, and Novi Brown, 'SISTAS,' follows a group of... 
Brian Jordan Jr.'s New Musical RILEY to Premiere This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2021 Brian Jordan Jr., who stars as Maurice Web on Tyler Perry’s hit BET series 'Sistas,” has returned to his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana to produce a first-ever developmental concert version of his new musical Riley, which takes place at the fictitious Riley College, a historical public black sch... 
BET Greenlights Second Seasons for TYLER PERRY'S THE OVAL and TYLER PERRY'S SISTAS
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2020 Today, BET announced second season pick-ups of original dramas 'Tyler Perry's The Oval' and 'Tyler Perry's Sistas' from Tyler Perry.... 
BET Networks, Tyler Perry Studios To Debut BET+ on September 19
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 09, 2019 BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and Tyler Perry Studios today announced that, BET+, their joint venture and premier subscription video-on demand service, will launch in the U.S. on Thursday, September 19. For $9.99 per month, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours of prem... 
Showtime Presents FINESSE MITCHELL: THE SPIRIT TOLD ME TO TELL YOU
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2018 Finesse Mitchell takes the stage in his first stand-up special FINESSE MITCHELL: THE SPIRIT TOLD ME TO TELL YOU, premiering on Friday, October 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME on-air, streaming and on demand. In the hour-long special directed by Devon Shepard and shot at the Alex Theatre in Glendale,... 
Alia Lene Releases 'Christmas Miracle' EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2020 Alia Lene releases her Christmas Miracle EP today via Contra Worldwide Recordings. The EP is available on all streaming platforms and she will be performing tracks from the EP in a special holiday Sessions Live performance on December 23rd. Details to be announced soon. ... 
Kim Coleman Returns To The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2021 On June 5th, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined for a second time by award winning Casting Director Kim Coleman. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. Coleman. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 A... 
RATINGS: Two Tyler Perry Series Deliver 3.5 Million Total Viewers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 29, 2020 BET's hit original series, 'Tyler Perry's The Oval' soars during its midseason finale on Wednesday, January 22 from 9pm-11pm ET, scoring 3.5 MM total viewers (Simulcast across BET and BET Her).* Engagement was at an all-time high on BET with 'Tyler Perry's Sistas,' retaining more than 100% of its le... 
Austin Scott Joins the Cast of & JULIET Next Month
by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2023 & Juliet has announced that Austin Scott will join the cast as ‘Shakespeare’ on Tuesday, August 8, replacing Tony Award-nominee Stark Sands, who will play his final performance on August 6.... 
Bruno Mars, Jazmine Sullivan & More Win BET Soul Train Awards
by Michael Major - November 29, 2021 Winners from the ceremony included Silk Sonic Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, Normani, and Cardi B. Presenters for the evening included Parker McKenna Posey from Games People Play, Paula Patton from BET+ original series Sacrifice, Hosea Chanchez and Wendy Raquel Robinson from The Game, Devale Ellis... 
Alia Lene Performs 'The Christmas Song' On YouTube
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 24, 2020 Alia Lene is sharing a special version of 'The Christmas Song' today on YouTube. The track is taken from her Christmas Miracle EP released December 11th on Contra Worldwide Recordings.... 
52nd NAACP Image Awards Announced - Viola Davis, Eddie Murphy, LeBron James, and More!
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2021 Following the week-long virtual experience, tonight the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards winners during a special LIVE broadcast on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS networks including CBS for its first time, as well as BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV... 
BET, National Urban League Unite for National Black Voter Day
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 18, 2020 BET announces the next phase of its nonpartisan #ReclaimYourVote campaign, which declares the inaugural National Black Voter Day to be recognized on September 18, 2020.... 
TV Exclusive: Konversations with Keeme: A Chat with Jamibeth Margolis
by Konversations with Keeme - July 05, 2019 Jamibeth Margolis has been a professional casting director in New York for 20 years. She was with Johnson-Liff Casting, Cameron Mackintosh, and Margolis-Seay Casting and is now out on her own as a freelance casting director. Previous credits include the Broadway and National Touring Companies of su... 
Tyler Perry's SISTAS Star Brian Jordan Jr. to Develop New Musical in Baton Rouge, LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 19, 2021 Brian Jordan Jr., who stars as Maurice Web on Tyler Perry’s hit BET series Sistas, now in its third season, will return to his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana this week to produce a first-ever developmental concert version of his new musical Riley, which takes place at the fictitious Riley Colleg... 
Tyler Perry Announces Two New Original Series for BET+
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2019 On the heels ofBET's new original series, “Tyler Perry's The Oval” claiming the #1 spot as the new scripted series for general market P18-49, P2+ for ALL of cable TV,* Tyler Perry expands his content offerings with two new original series for the network's premium streaming service BET+, “Tyler Perr... 
Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead New Play WINDOWS
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2024 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!... 
Brian Jordan Jr. Will Helm THE WIZ at True Colors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 16, 2023 Brian Jordan Jr., who stars as Maurice Web on the hit BET series 'Sistas,” will direct and choreograph a brand new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, The Wiz at True Colors Theatre Company (915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331). ... 
The Paley Center For Media Announces A Salute To Black Achievements In Television
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020 The Paley Center for Media will present A Salute to Black Achievements in Television Presented by Citi from February 1-March 1. This monthlong celebration will include an interactive exhibit focusing on comedy, spotlight BET Network's 40th anniversary, as well as family activities, education classes... 
LeBron James Receives NAACP President's Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 25, 2021 Marking his eighth consecutive year as host, Anthony Anderson is an Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor and currently the star and Executive Producer of ABC’s multi-award winning sitcom, “black-ish.”... 
Fall in Love All Over Again with BET's Hit-Dramedy TYLER PERRY'S SISTAS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 03, 2020 The wait is over! Today, BET and Tyler Perry Studios announced a premiere date for 'Tyler Perry's Sistas,' the #1 new scripted cable series for Black people 18-49 and 25-54.... 
The JOCUNDA FESTIVAL presents AN INSTITUTION by Daniel A. Takacs
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2021 The JOCUNDA FESTIVAL presents AN INSTITUTION by Daniel A. Takacs and directed by Van Dirk Fisher, on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 8PM EST and 5PM PST on Zoom.... |
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