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 ... 
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.... 
Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, & More to Star in the HBO Special Event BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2020 The first wave of featured performers has been announced for HBOa??s adaptation of the critically acclaimed stage show, based on the #1 New York Times bestseller of the same name by author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates.... 
Sketch Comedy Series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Debuts 8/2, Exclusively On HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - July 24, 2019 A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, debuting FRIDAY, AUG. 2 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), is a narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests. The show presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including creator Robin Thede, Ashley N... 
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.... 
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... 
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.... 
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...
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... 
The Rose Effect Pioneer KJ Rose To Host Daria Johns On Instagram Live Today
by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2020 Today, GRAMMY Award winner, The Rose Effect: Eight Steps to Delivering the Performance of Your Life author and performance coach pioneer KJ Rose, invites 12-year-old buzzing Chicago actress Daria Johns to participate in a special Instagram Live special at 1pm-2pm PT. ...
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... 
Yvonne Orji Brings BLAGOS TO LAUREL TOUR To NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2019 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Yvonne Orji: Lagos to Laurel Tour on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.... 
Yvonne Orji Will Star in VACATION FRIENDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 15, 2020 Deadline reports that 'Insecure' star Yvonne Orji will star in 'Vacation Friends,' a new comedy from 20th Century Fox and Hulu.... 
HAMILTON, Cynthia Erivo, Bernadette Peters & More Earn 2021 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 13, 2021 This morning, Hamilton star Jasmine Cephas Jones and Ron Cephas Jones announced the 2021 Primetime Emmy Nominations, which included 12 nominations for the Disney Plus recording of Hamilton in addition to nomination for Broadway veterans like Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, Julie Andrews, the Lopezes an... 
HBO to Offer All Nine Episodes of WATCHMEN for Free June 19-21
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 18, 2020 HBO will offer all nine episodes of the series WATCHMEN for free starting FRIDAY, JUNE 19 through SUNDAY, June 21 exclusively on HBO.com and Free On Demand, as an extension of the network's content offering highlighting Black experiences, voices and storytellers. The network will also air a marathon... 
HBO Max Announces Unscripted Series SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES From Issa Rae
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021 'We are thrilled to partner with Issa Rae on this fun, dynamic series about a real group of friends and their unique, yet intertwined experiences in South Los Angeles, which has a one-of-a-kind culture that deserves a spotlight all its own,' said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president, Non-Fic... 
The Casting Society of America Announces 37th Artios Awards Nominations
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021 Since Broadway had been dark throughout the nomination process, the society would instead honor virtual theatre productions that happened throughout the year, naming it the Virtual Theatre Award. Other nominees include Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Girls5Eva, Ted Lasso, Bridgerton, Wandavision, Shr... 
HBO Documentary Films In Production on a Two-Part Documentary SEEN & HEARD
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 05, 2020 HBO Documentary Films is currently in production on SEEN & HEARD, a two-part documentary exploring the history of Black television as seen through the eyes of trailblazers who wrote, produced, created and starred in groundbreaking series of the past and present. ... 
Pete Davidson, Senator Amy Klobuchar and More to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS May 3 – May 10
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2021 Guests have been announced for LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS the week of May 3 – May 10. Monday, May 3: Guests Michael Che (That Damn Michael Che) and Richard Kind (Everything’s Gonna Be Okay). Mario Duplantier sits-in with the 8G Band. Show 1139A.... 
HBO Renews A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For a Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2019 HBO has renewed the sketch comedy series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW for a second season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming.... 
Nickelodeon Greenlights THE ASTRONAUTS, First Production with Imagine Kids+Family
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2020 Nickelodeon is setting off into new territory with the greenlight of The Astronauts (working title), a brand-new, live-action series following a group of kids who embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they are mistakenly launched into space. Marking Nickelodeon's first production with Imagine K... |
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