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Grammy Winner Jill Scott Joins Cast of The CW's Upcoming Drama BLACK LIGHTNING
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2017 Critically acclaimed actress and four-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer Jill Scott will turn up the heat as she joins the cast of The CW's upcoming drama BLACK LIGHTNING, the new series from Warner Bros. Television and based on DC characters, debuting in midseason 2018....
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...
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network June 2018 Highlights
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand – and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts sup...
Viola Davis, Lillias White, Condola Rashad And More To Receive NAACP Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - June 11, 2019 ...
Yale In Hollywood Fest Announces Full Line-up For Its Fourth Annual Global Virtual Film Festival
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023 The festival will also present its inaugural Career Achievement Award to out Yale alum Justin Noble (left on photo) known for writing and producing TV series such as The Sex Life of College Girls, Never Have I Ever and Brooklyn Nine-Nine....
OWN Adds Richard Roundtree and Terri J. Vaughn To Recur In Season Two of CHERISH THE DAY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 05, 2021 Terri J. Vaughn will recur as Anastasia, Ellis’ (series star Henry Simmons) soon-to-be ex-wife and the mother of their children. ...
Tiffany Haddish Receives the Trailblazer Award at Hollywood Confidential
by Macon Prickett - July 09, 2018 Brand Maverick Entertainment (BME) president and event series creator, Steve Jones(Producer of OWN's “Black Love,” “Motherly Love”) moderated a conversation with actress and comedianTiffany Haddish (“Night School,” “Girls Trip”) who received the “Trailblazer Award” at the ninth installment of Hollyw...
New Episode of FIVE POINTS Now Up on Facebook Watch
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2018 New Episode of FIVE POINTS Now Up on Facebook Watch...
Video: Yale In Hollywood Fest Announces 2022 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 05, 2022 Watch the Yale in Hollywood Fest, the virtual global festival in its third edition, which announced its awards and held its livestream ceremony on December 3. ...
BLACK LIGHTNING to Now Premiere October 7 on The CW
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 05, 2019 The third season premiere of The CW Network's electrifying hit series BLACK LIGHTNING will move to an earlier premiere date, now on Monday, October 7 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT), paired with the second season debut of ALL AMERICAN. Initially, BLACK LIGHTNING was slated to premiere Monday, October 21 (9:00-...
New DC Super Hero Series BLACK LIGHTENING to Premiere on The CW Today
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2018 The CW Network's electrifying new superhero BLACK LIGHTNING will make his debut today, January 16 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT), following a new episode of THE FLASH (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT)....
L.A. Women's Theatre Festival Reveals Hosts
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2024 The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has a roster of accomplished co-hosts for its six programs. Learn more about the hosts here!...
Comedian/Actor Kym Whitley Set to Host NBCU Short Film Fest
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2017 Comedian-actor Kym Whitley ( Young & Hungry ) will act as host for the finale screening and awards ceremony of the 12th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL which celebrates diverse stories while finding the next generation of storytellers, on October 18, 2017...
Sundance Now and Shudder Acquire A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES Based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2018 Sundance Now, AMC Networks' direct-to-consumer SVOD service curated with high quality dramas, comedies and crime thrillers, and Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, today announced at San Diego Comic Con the joint acquisition of the Sky original productio...
Sundance Now and Shudder Announce the Premiere of A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2018 Sundance Now, AMC Networks' direct-to-consumer SVOD service curated with high-quality dramas and crime thrillers, and SHUDDER, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, announced today that the entire season of the captivating drama “A Discovery of Witches” will premie...
Starz Announces Two New Series, P-VALLEY and HIGHTOWN
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2018 Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today the series pickups of 'P-Valley' (working title), based on her play Pussy Valley, and 'Hightown,' formerly called 'P-Town,' from Rebecca Cutter ('Gotham'), Gary Lennon (STARZ Original series 'Power') and Jerry Bruckheimer TV....
OWN's Queen Sugar Announces Remaining Directorial Line-Up in All Female Team Helming Season Three
by Tori Hartshorn - June 07, 2018 'Queen Sugar,' the critically acclaimed OWN drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay ('Wrinkle in Time,' '13th,' 'Selma'), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, announced today the remaining directors to complete the season three all-female ...
New DC Super Hero Series BLACK LIGHTENING to Premiere on The CW 1/16
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2017 The CW Network's electrifying new superhero BLACK LIGHTNING will make his debut on Tuesday, January 16 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT), following a new episode of THE FLASH (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT)....
HBO Max Bolsters Premium Original Drama Team
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2019 HBO Max strengthens its drama team with a talented group of seasoned players. The senior executives tapped to lead original scripted drama for HBO Max were announced today by Joey Chavez, Executive Vice President, Original Drama, HBO Max. Joining the drama team are Roberto Alcantara, Vice President,...
THE RICH AND THE RUTHLESS Returns to UMC for Second Season Tonight, June 14 on Urban Movie Channel
by Macon Prickett - June 14, 2018 UMC – Urban Movie Channel's hit soap-within-a-soap dramedy series The Rich and the Ruthless returns June 14 for a 6 episode second season filled with more passion, humor and family intrigue, swirling around soap industry titan Augustus Barringer, his fading leading lady actress wife Kitty, their feu...
TV One Announces Production of Original Film COINS FOR LOVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 03, 2020 TV One announced today that production is underway in Atlanta, GA for its new original film COINS FOR LOVE, slated to premiere in August. The film's stars include Essence Atkins ('Ambitions,' 'Marlon'), Stephen Bishop ('Imposters,' 'Being Mary Jane'), TC Carson ('Living Single'), Kendrick Cross ('Am...
OWN Announces Premiere Date for New Romantic Drama LOVE IS
by Macon Prickett - May 08, 2018 OWN announced today its new original one-hour romantic drama from award-winning producers Mara Brock Akil (“Being Mary Jane,” “The Game,” “Girlfriends”) and Salim Akil (“Black Lightning”) will premiere on Tuesday, June 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after Tyler Perry's “The Haves and the Have Nots at 9 p.m. E...
TALES Returns to BET for Season 2 Featuring an Exclusive, Soon-to-Be-Released Song, BROTHERS by Kanye West
by Tori Hartshorn - June 14, 2019 BET Networks in conjunction with Irv 'Gotti' Lorenzo announce the season two global premiere of hit original series, TALES. The series will make a global return, with a two-hour premiere. The debut episode, 'Brothers,' brings a new and exciting twist for the series, by serving as the launchpad for a...
OWN's New Family Saga, AMBITIONS, Starts Production in Atlanta
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the start of production in Atlanta of the new multigenerational family saga “Ambitions,” produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury, and starring Robin Givens (“Riverdale,” “The Fix,” “The Bold...
Kate Hudson and Gabrielle Union To Be Honored at 'An Unforgettable Evening'
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019 On Today, February 28, 2019, the Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with WCRF co-founders Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, and Jamie Tisch will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening... |