Photos: Behind the Scenes of the Artios Awards with Danielle Pinnock
by Michael Major - March 24, 2022 Danielle Pinnock, breakout star of CBS's hit comedy 'Ghosts', hosted the 37th Annual Artios Awards this week, honoring excellence in casting for film, TV and theater, presented by the Casting Society. Danielle Pinnock stars as a series regular on CBS's new comedy series, Ghosts. Check out exclusive ...
Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announce Final Stint of Winners; Eddie Murphy, Cherry Jones, Maya Rudolph, and More!
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2020 Last night, the fifth night of the Creative Art Emmys wrapped up this year's virtual ceremony....
THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Will Continue Running Through September
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 19, 2021 THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW showcases Amber's signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of seriousness, nonsense, and evening gowns. THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is a topical late-night show with just the good parts - the ...
HBO/HBO Max Receive 140 Emmy Nominations
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022 HBO/HBO Max earned the most nominations for a single network or platform this year, marking the 20th time in history that the HBO brand has received the most Primetime Emmy® nominations of any network/platform in a single year. This bests HBO’s previous record of 137 nominations in 2019....
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amanda Seyfried & More Win 2022 Emmy Awards - See the Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022 Kenan Thompson hosted the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards on September 12 on NBC. Notable winners included Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jean Smart, Zendaya, Amanda Seyfried, Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus, Succession, and more. Check out the complete list of winners below!...
THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Sets Season Three Return to Peacock
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 Peacock’s THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is back for a third season this Fall with a five-episode order. She is currently co-writing the Broadway musical “Some Like it Hot,” which will begin performances this November. Watch a new announcement video from Amber Ruffin now! Guests for the new season will be an...
Kevin Hart's LOL and Sundance Institute Launch Screenwriting Fellowship to Amplify Black Women in Comedy
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2021 Through mentorship, advocacy, production, and exhibition, this immersive program will offer a selection of talented writers the opportunity to receive one-on-one mentorship and professional guidance from leading Black women in comedy....
Amber Ruffin Joins Creative Team of SOME LIKE IT HOT; Coming to Broadway in 2022
by Nicole Rosky - February 10, 2021 Some Like It Hot has found a new member of its creative team! The Shubert Organization and Neil Meron have just announced Emmy nominated writer and performer Amber Ruffin joins Tony nominee Matthew López to adapt the musical comedy from the beloved MGM film....
Ariana DeBose, George Takei & More to Present at Writer's Guild Awards
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022 Hugh Fink is the Executive Producer of the 2022 Writers Guild Awards. The ceremony is co-produced by Joselyn Allen and Kelly Brock. Head writers are Ann Cohen and Joe O’Brien. Additional writers include Timothy Cooper, Bonnie Datt, Hugh Fink, Don Hooper, Danielle Koenig, Ed Lee, and Bill Scheft. Hos...
Second City Alums Ashley Nicole Black, Eddie Mujica & More Reunite On Upcoming Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 13, 2023 Former Second City Music Director Tara Trudel is bursting onto the family music scene with her debut album, Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed. ...
Angela Bassett to be Honored at 10th Annual MUAHS Awards
by Michael Major - January 17, 2023 ANGELA BASSETT is an actress, director, and executive producer known for captivating, emotionally tinged performances full of dignity in treasured films such as Waiting To Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and the Tina Turner biopic What’s Love Got To Do With It, for which she received an Acad...
HBO/Max Receives 127 Emmy Nominations, The Most Of Any Network Or Platform, Breaking Records Across Multiple Categories
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023 The record-breaking nominations include 27 for the final season of “Succession,” the most of any program and making Emmy history with three nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Additionally, new series “The Last of Us” breaks through, earning major award nominations. “The White ...
92Y Online Announces Upcoming Lineup of Virtual Events
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2021 92Y has announced its upcoming lineup of virtual events....
The 13th Annual Bushwick Film Festival Reveals Details for Virtual Movie Industry Conference
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 08, 2020 The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) has revealed details for their Virtual Movie Industry Conference, taking place on October 24 & 25 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time....
Video: That Chick Angel Shares Music Video for Viral Single 'One Margarita (Margarita Song)'
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023 Directed by Steve Terrell and filmed at her home in Los Angeles, the video is a raucous backyard romp with friends and features Angel's husband TankDontTok as the bartender. Angel's vivacious personality and undeniably magnetic rapport with TankDonTok - who she also cohosts a podcast 'Is This Going ...
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022 Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full li...
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Nominated for 2023 Artios Awards
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2023 Casting Society has announced nominations in the theatre, television, commercials, short film and short form series for the 2023 Artios Awards. ...
Outfest Launches 2020 Screenwriting Lab
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 02, 2020 Outfest has launched its 2020 Outfest Screenwriting Lab. The Lab has selected eight scripts that reflect Outfest's mission to advance the visibility of LGBTQIA+ stories and experiences in media....
VIDEO: Comedian and Actress Robin Thede Discusses HBO's 'A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW' and More
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022 On the Tuesday, April 5 edition of “Tamron Hall,” comedian and actress Robin Thede joins Tamron in-studio to discuss her groundbreaking HBO comedy series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and its upcoming third season. Thede opens up about her experience as a Black woman in comedy, paving the way for other...
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022 Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full li...
GIRLS5EVA, Amanda Kloots & Anna Kloots, MASTER OF NONE, and More Announced for Upcoming 92Y Online Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2021 Ashley Thomas and Little Marvin With Whoopi Goldberg; Meredith Scardino, Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Phillips; Lena Waithe, Naomi Ackie, Alan Yang and Aziz Ansari; Christina Hendricks with Matthew Weiner and more online events from the worlds of TV and film to be pres...
Laci Mosely's SCAM GODDESS PODCAST Comes To The Den Theatre, November 16
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2023 The Den Theatre today announced a live appearance of the Scam Goddess Podcast, hosted by actress and comedian Laci Mosely, to be held on Thursday, November 16....
Gilda's LaughFest Begins To Roll Out Artists Announcements For 2022 Festival
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2022 Gilda’s LaughFest, presented by Gun Lake Casino, today announced some of the headliners participating during LaughFest’s festival, March 16-20. Additionally, Justin Willman, magician, comedian and creator of Netflix’s Magic for Humans, will perform during Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids’ 20th anniversary ...
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022 Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full li...
Hillary Clinton to Join in Conversation With Patti LuPone at Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2023 Symphony Space will present Hillary Rodham Clinton in conversation with Patti LuPone, hosted by Amber Ruffin. The event will be recorded for the iHeartPodcast 'You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton.' Tickets on sale tomorrow.... |