Hank Aaron News

The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards were announced today. The awards recognize the year's best in film, TV, music and books.

Nearly two years in the making, Arica Hilton has announced the completion of AMERICAN ICON, a monumental painting in homage to the United States of America. 

MAJOR LEAGUE LEGENDS premieres over four consecutive Monday nights beginning tonight, February 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a special Black History Month presentation of MAJOR LEAGUE LEGENDS: HANK AARON.

MAJOR LEAGUE LEGENDS will premiere over four consecutive Monday nights beginning February 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a special Black History Month presentation of MAJOR LEAGUE LEGENDS: HANK AARON.

Smithsonian Channel and Major League Baseball have teamed up to tell the stories of four players who transcended the National Pastime and left legacies as true American icons

This Sunday, we will honor five luminaries at our inaugural American Portrait Gala, a sold-out evening to celebrate America's icons and raise funds to establish the National Portrait Gallery's first-ever endowment for exhibitions. The honorees being recognized for their exemplary achievements are Henry 'Hank' Aaron, Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, Aretha Franklin, Carolina Herrera and Maya Lin.

Join the National Portrait Gallery as we honor five remarkable individuals whose portraits hang in our collection for their exemplary achievements in diverse fields. Enjoy cocktails, a seated dinner and a special performance with the goal of raising $1 million to establish an endowment for future exhibitions. 

VERO BEACH, Fla., May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Vero Beach resident captures memorable sports momentsin new 'Profiles of the Game' book.

ESPN.com is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run with a special reenactment titled Aaron's 715: Live in 2014.

Previews begin tomorrow night, Saturday, March 8, for the return to Broadway of Tony Award-winner and two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, starring as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN. This new production begins previews nearly 55 years to the day that A RAISIN IN THE SUN had its Broadway premiere (March 11, 1959) at the same theatre, the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

SUMMER DREAMS, a new two-hour special that follows the players, personalities and behind-the-scenes drama at the National Basketball Association's (NBA) official Summer League, will be broadcast Saturday, March 15 on CBS.

SUMMER DREAMS, a new two-hour special that follows the players, personalities and behind-the-scenes drama at the National Basketball Association's (NBA) official Summer League, will be broadcast Saturday, March 15 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SUMMER DREAMS, a new two-hour special that follows the players, personalities and behind-the-scenes drama at the National Basketball Association's (NBA) official Summer League will air this March.

This holiday season Radio Disney, the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, brings the biggest names in kids' music to kids and families across the country with 'Fa-la-la-lidays' events, beginning THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14.

The Red Herring Productions' choice to stage Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS at the Riffe Center Studio One Theater couldn't have been more ironic. Less than a gunshot away from a stoic statue of William McKinley, Leon Czolgosz (played by Jay Rittberger) will assassinate McKinley for seven times between Oct. 31 and Nov. 9 and earn applause for it.

Friar Neil Sedaka, wife Leba and daughter Dara were in the Frank Sinatra Room of the Friars Club last night to attend a Tribute Show to Connie Francis and Neil Sedaka. Jenna Esposito and Jim Van Slyke performed the hit songs of Connie & Neil and the show was produced by Jeff Leibowitz, Laura Slutsky and Jenna. Friar Bill Boggs hosted. A special Tribute Menu was presented by Friars Chef Anatoly Veksler. It consisted of "Stupid Cupid Vegetables, Mama's Potato Crusted Brook Trout, Roasted Loin of Veal Is Hard To Do, Artichoke & Peppers On Your Collar Chicken Breast and Where The Chocoholics Are Pyramid." Connie Francis was present via a wonderful video message. An emotional highlight of the evening was when Neil was "coaxed" to take the piano bench. He sang a song he wrote for his cousin who recently passed away..Eydie Gorme.

TV One will premiere the 21st Annual Trumpet Awards, hosted by TV and Radio One personality Rickey Smiley and acclaimed actress Essence Atkins on Easter Sunday, March 31, 8PM/ET, with an encore presentation at 11 PM/ET.