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"The 44th NAACP Image Awards," a live, two-hour special on Friday, February 1 (8-10 p.m. ET), will showcase the best achievements and performances of people of color in the arts featuring a star-studded lineup of performers, winners and presenters.

Nominations were announced on Tuesday, December 11, and included contributions in television, film, music and literature.

Founded on February 12, 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its one-half million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, and monitor equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.

For more information on the NAACP Image Awards, please visit www.naacpimageawards.net.

The awards event is a production of Vicangelo Films. The executive producer is Vicangelo Bulluck.

Jordin Sparks et al Appears at 43rd NAACP IMAGE AWARDS on NBC, 2/17
by TV News Desk - February 17, 2012

An all-star line-up is set for the 43RD NAACP IMAGE AWARDS broadcast live from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium on Friday, February 17 (8-10 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed) on NBC....


VIDEO: First Listen: John Legend's New Single 'Caught Up'
by - August 28, 2013

Below, get a first listen to John Legend's new track 'Caught Up.' The new single was produced by Hit-Boy and co-written by Kanye West ....


STAGE TUBE: Jordin Sparks & Kerry Washington Perform 'A Whole New World' from Disney's ALADDIN
by Tyler Peterson - August 12, 2013

AMERICAN IDOL winner and former IN THE HEIGHTS lead Jordin Sparks convinced SCANDAL star Kerry Washington to perform an impromptu Disney duet on this morning's ON AIR WITH RYAN SEACREST - check out their performance of 'A Whole New World' from Disney's ALADDIN below!...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - New Clip from Lifetime's STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Stage Tube - September 19, 2012

The world premiere of the highly anticipated Lifetime Original Movie Event, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, is set to debut Sunday, October 7 at 9pm ET/PT on Lifetime. Check out a new clip from the film below!...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - A Visit From an Immigration Officer on Fox's HOUSE, 2/20
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2012

On the Monday, February 20th episode of Fox's HOUSE entitled 'Man of the House', House (Hugh Laurie)and his Ukranian 'wife' Dominika (guest star Karolina Wydra) come face to face with an immigration officer (guest star Jose Zuniga). The episode airs Monday, Feb. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX....


TV One Series UNSUNG Earns NAACP Image Award
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2013

TV One's signature original series UNSUNG received its third consecutive Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special) honor at the 44th annual NAACP Image Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles, CA. Originally airing on NBC February 1, the two-hour awards show will re-air on TV One, Saturday February 9 ...


Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, et al. Win NAACP Image Awards
by Jennie Mamary - February 18, 2012

The 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards were held on Friday, February 17 at the Shrine Auditorium. The awards were hosted by Sanaa Latham and Anthony Mackie. According to Deadline.com, 'The Help' was the big winner of the night, taking home the award for Outstanding Motion Picture. The film's stars Viola...


Mekhi Phifer and Eliza Coupe Join Showtime's HOUSE OF LIES
by Casey Mink - September 12, 2013

Noted Actors Mekhi Phifer and Eliza Coupe are the first guest stars to sign onto the third season of the hit SHOWTIME series 'House of Lies'...


Will.i.am Walks Away from AMERICAN IDOL Negotiations to Return to THE VOICE U.K.
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2013

The former BLACK EYED PEAS lead will join previous judge Tom Jones for the upcoming season. Kylie Minogue is also expected to join the panel after Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue confirmed in July that they would not return....


'MILLIONAIRE' Host Cedric the Entertainer to Make Aces of Comedy Debut at the Mirage, 12/29-20
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2013

The Mirage Hotel & Casino welcomes actor, comedian and new 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' host Cedric The Entertainer when he makes his Aces of Comedy debut December 29 - 30 at the resort. Cedric, best known for his performances in 'The Original Kings of Comedy,' 'Barbershop' and 'Madagascar' franc...


VIDEO: Cast of Lifetime's STEEL MAGNOLIAS Visit 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - October 04, 2012

The cast of Lifetime's upcoming remake of STEEL MAGNOLIAS, including Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, Tony nominee Condola Rashad, Oscar nominees Queen Latifah and Alfre Woodard, and Grammy Award winner Jill Scott appeared on ABC's 'The View' yesterday. The actresses spoke about how the idea of a...


Nick Jr. Picks Up Tia Mowry's INSTANT MOM
by Tyler Peterson - April 03, 2013

NickMom has ordered 13 episodes of Instant Mom (working title), the primetime TV block's first original scripted comedy series, starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, it was announced today by Bronwen O'Keefe, Senior Vice President, NickMom. The half-hour, multi-camera series is set to premiere later this yea...


Tia Mowry to Star in NickMom's INSTANT MOM This Fall
by Conor Sheeran - July 26, 2013

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HBO Documentary Films Acquires TV Rights to HERBLOCK: THE BLACK & THE WHITE
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2013

HBO Documentary Films has acquired the U.S. television rights to HERBLOCK: THE BLACK & THE WHITE...


Catch Centric Rebroadcast of UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS, 3/17
by TV News Desk - March 11, 2013

UNCF An Evening of Stars Educating Our Future Presented by Target is back by popular demand. Viewers across the country will be able to watch the 34th airing legendary television event during its rebroadcast nationwide on Sunday, March 17, on Centric at 8:00 PM EDT....


Hill Harper Joins Cast of USA's COVERT AFFAIRS
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2013

Hill Harper ('CSI: NY') has signed on to star as a series regular in season four of USA's critically-acclaimed drama series COVERT AFFAIRS opposite Golden Globe(R)-nominated Piper Perabo ('Looper'), Christopher Gorham ('Ugly Betty'), Kari Matchett ('Invasion') and Peter Gallagher ('The O.C.')....


VIDEO: Will.I.Am Featured on CBS Summer-Long Promo Campaign
by - May 30, 2013

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THE ORIGINAL FUNKFEST Comes to the Fox Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2013

The hottest names in Funk will unite together for the 'Original Funkfest - 5 Hours of Funk' at the Fox Theatre tonight, April 27 at 7 p.m. The line-up includes legendary Funkmaster, George Clinton Parliament P Funk Allstars, the Ohio Players and United We Funk featuring Barkays, Mary Jane Girls, Con...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - A Visit From an Immigration Officer on Fox's HOUSE, 2/20
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2012

On the Monday, February 20th episode of Fox's HOUSE entitled 'Man of the House', House (Hugh Laurie)and his Ukranian 'wife' Dominika (guest star Karolina Wydra) come face to face with an immigration officer (guest star Jose Zuniga). The episode airs Monday, Feb. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX....


Will.i.am Walks Away from AMERICAN IDOL Negotiations to Return to THE VOICE U.K.
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2013

The former BLACK EYED PEAS lead will join previous judge Tom Jones for the upcoming season. Kylie Minogue is also expected to join the panel after Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue confirmed in July that they would not return....


Navy Vice Admiral Michelle Howard to Receive the NAACP Chairman's Award at the 44th Image Awards
by Kelsey Denette - January 15, 2013

United States Navy Vice Admiral Michelle Janine Howard will receive the NAACP Chairman's Award during the 44th NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live on Friday, February 1st (8:00-10:00 PM EST) on NBC....


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - A Visit From an Immigration Officer on Fox's HOUSE, 2/20
by Caryn Robbins - February 15, 2012

On the Monday, February 20th episode of Fox's HOUSE entitled 'Man of the House', House (Hugh Laurie)and his Ukranian 'wife' Dominika (guest star Karolina Wydra) come face to face with an immigration officer (guest star Jose Zuniga). The episode airs Monday, Feb. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX....


THE ORIGINAL FUNKFEST Comes to the Fox Theatre, 4/27
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 2013

The hottest names in Funk will unite together for the "Original Funkfest - 5 Hours of Funk" at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. The line-up includes legendary Funkmaster, George Clinton Parliament P Funk Allstars, the Ohio Players and United We Funk featuring Barkays, Mary Jane Girls,...


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by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2013

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by Movies News Desk - February 02, 2013

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