NAACP Announces Open Voting for 49th NAACP Image Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2017 For the first time in its award show history, voting for the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be open to the public. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nominees in 36 different categories across film, television, and music....
TV ONE Announces Production of New Original Docu-series "We're the Campbells" Starring Gospel Music Entertainment Couple Warryn and Erica Campbell
by Robert Diamond - March 31, 2018 TV One has announced the start of production in Los Angeles for the new original docu-series WE'RE THE CAMPBELLS. The docu-series follows Gospel music power couple Warryn and Erica Campbell as they balance raising their family, building their own individual empires, growing their flourishing church ...
Writer In The Loft Presents Walter Mosley With A New Mystery 'for A World Riddled With Dark Contradictions'
by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2018 The Music Hall's Writers in the Loft presents beloved, legendary author Walter Mosley and his first thriller for the "Black Lives Matter" age, DOWN THE RIVER UNTO THE SEA. The book is the first mystery in a new series starring former cop Joe "King" Oliver, who was one of New York's finest investigat...
FOX Renews Hit Drama EMPIRE For Fifth Season
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018 FOX has renewed the hit drama EMPIRE for a fifth season, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company....
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson's 'Burden Down' Invites Fans to Release Stress Through Music
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2018 Giving a nod to her new record 'Burden Down,' Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson recently shared the #BurdenDownChallenge, which asks people to take to their social media pages and share their favorite emotional cover of the track....
OWN's Popular Docu-Series BLACK LOVE Returns For Season 3 This August
by Tori Hartshorn - July 01, 2019 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the third season of its popular docu-series “Black Love” will premiere on Saturday, August 10 at 9:00 p.m. ETPT. The series, which celebrates love stories from the Black community, ranked number one last season in its Saturday night time slot across broadca...
VIDEO: Taye Diggs Discusses ALL AMERICAN and His Children's Book on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2018 Taye Diggs joins Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb and guest co-host John Cena to talk about "All American," his latest show on The CW. The actor also has a new children's book, "I Love You More Than…", which he says is inspired by his son....
Sneak Peek - THE REAL Hosts' Halle Berry Moment on the Red Carpet
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2018 On Tuesday, January 16th, The Real celebrates its win at the 49th NAACP Image Awards! The hosts recount the excitement of hosting the non-televised ceremony and the thrill of winning their very first award! They also chat about last night's live telecast and co-host Loni Love shares her moment on th...
The Kentucky Center Presents Brian Culbertson's Colors Of Love Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 08, 2018 Brian Culbertson Colors of Love Tour comes to the Kentucky Center - Bomhard Theater Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $40. Kentucky Center Members call the member hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets are available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502) 584-7777...
Danny Glover to Receive President's Award at 49th NAACP IMAGE AWARD
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2018 The NAACP announced today that actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover will be presented with the NAACP President's Award at the 49th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS on Monday, January 15, 2018 LIVE at 9pm/8c on TV One....
Neil Meron Remembers His Producing Partner and Friend Craig Zadan
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 24, 2018 Award-winning producer, Craig Zadan passed away on Monday at age 69. Zadan and his long time producing partner, Neil Meron, have earned a total of six Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, 17 Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, a Grammy Award, six GLAAD Awards, four NAACP Image Awards and two Tony Awards...
OWN's Docu-Series BLACK LOVE Moves to New Night And Time
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2019 Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the new night and time for the second half of season three of its hit docu-series, “Black Love,” which returns with all new episodes on Friday, November 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The series, which celebrates love stories from the Black community, will anchor a new n...
Cedric the Entertainer to Host LIP SYNC TO THE RESCUE on CBS
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2019 Inspired by the recent viral video phenomenon #LipSyncChallenge, CBS announced today a new one-hour entertainment special, LIP SYNC TO THE RESCUE, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, star of CBS' hit comedy THE NEIGHBORHOOD, to be broadcast later this year on the CBS Television Network....
Viacom Announces Strategic Partnership with Trevor Noah's Day Zero Productions
by Tori Hartshorn - March 26, 2018 Viacom Inc. today announced a strategic partnership with Day Zero Productions, an international production and distribution company led by Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.' Under the long-term deal, Viacom will have exclusive 'first look' rights on all projects...
Erika Alexander To Guest Star In Recurring Role BLACK LIGHTNING
by Tori Hartshorn - October 04, 2018 Actress, writer, producer and activist Erika Alexander (Living Single) has been cast in a recurring role in the upcoming second season of The CW/WBTV hit drama Black Lightning....
BLACK PANTHER Leads Nominations for the NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019 The nominees for the 50th NAACP Image Awards were exclusively announced today at the Television Critics Association's (TCA) TV One's joint press conference with Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP and Alfred Liggins, Chairman and CEO of TV One. The winners will be revealed during the Two...
CeCe Winans to Perform with CSO
by Julie Musbach - October 04, 2019 The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced that best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans, will perform with the Orchestra in the Classical Roots concert at Music Hall on Friday, March 6, 2020....
Photo Flash: Primary Stages 2018 Spring Fling Honors Kimberly Senior
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2018 Primary Stages' (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Shane D. Hudson, Executive Director) 2018 Spring Fling benefitting their Free Student Matinee Program took place Thursday, May 10, 2018. The event, held at Ramscale Studio (463 West Street), honored Kimber...
Brian Culbertson Brings His COLORS OF LOVE Tour To The Davidson
by Stephi Wild - March 08, 2018 Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Brian Culbertson is known for his distinct brand of genre-crossing contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk. With love, romance, and his recent 20th wedding anniversary serving as inspiration, Culbertson crafted 13 new songs that will be released...
Brigitte McCray Joins TV One as SVP, Original Programming and Production
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2019 TV One and CLEO TV General Manager Michelle Rice officially announced today that veteran television executive Brigitte McCray has joined the network's senior leadership team as the Senior Vice President, Original Programming and Production. In her new role, McCray provides strategic direction for al...
NAACP Releases Statement Regarding the 90th Annual Academy Awards
by Macon Prickett - March 06, 2018 The NAACP congratulates all of the Oscar nominees and winners. In particular, we want to acknowledge the positive characters of color that are increasingly being portrayed on the big screen. This has been a goal of the NAACP in its ongoing work with the Hollywood community....
With Daytime's Newest Entry, THE RAW WORD Hosted by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Unfiltered, Uncensored and Unexpected Are the Rule and Not the Exception
by Tori Hartshorn - February 14, 2018 With Daytime's Newest Entry, THE RAW WORD Hosted by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Unfiltered, Uncensored and Unexpected Are the Rule and Not the Exception...
TV Host and Journalist ROLAND MARTIN Nominated for Two NAACP Image Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - November 21, 2017 Award-winning TV Host, Journalist, and Author Roland Martin has been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards; Outstanding News/Information Series for his two-hour weekday morning news program News One Now, and in the Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information Series category....
Winners Announced For The Non-Televised Categories For The 49th NAACP Image Awards
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2018 The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards in the non-televised categories were announced during a gala dinner celebration that took Sunday, January 14, 2018, at the Pasadena Conference Center the event was hosted by The Real's Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley....
Sneak Peek - THE REAL's Tamera Fangirled Over Mariah Carey at Golden Globe Party
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2018 On Tuesday, January 9th the Hosts of The Real makes a special announcement the ladies will be hosting the non-televised NAACP Image Awards, Sunday January 14th!... |