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.... 
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... 
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.... 
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... 
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.... 
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... 
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.... 
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... 
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.... 
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!... 
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.... 
OWN Announces Season Four of Ava DuVernay's QUEEN SUGAR
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 08, 2018 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has renewed for a fourth season Ava DuVernay's critically acclaimed original drama series “Queen Sugar,” from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, ahead of the extended 90-minute season three finale airing Wednesday, August 22 (10-11:30 p.m. ET/PT).... 
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.... 
NAACP Hosts 50th NAACP Image Awards Nominees Luncheon
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2019 The NAACP hosted its 50th NAACP Image Awards Nominees Luncheon today at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles celebrating the achievements of the 50th NAACP Image Awards nominees.... 
Boney James New Album 'Honestly' Surges Back to Top Spot on Billboard Charts for 4th Week
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2017 Genre-blurring artist Boney James continues to make a big impact this week. His new album HONESTLY reclaims the #1 slot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts for its fourth week on top.... 
2019 NAACP Chairman's Award To Be Presented To Congresswoman Maxine Waters
by Tori Hartshorn - February 05, 2019 The NAACP announced today that Congresswoman Maxine Waters will be honored with the prestigious NAACP Chairman's Award which is bestowed in recognition of individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use their distinct platforms to create agents of change. Leon W. Russell, Chairman of th... 
Emmy-Nominated Writer and Producer Kenya Barris Signs Overall Deal with Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018 Netflix welcomes Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated writer and producer Kenya Barris. Barris has entered into a multi-year overall deal to produce new series exclusively at Netflix, starting today, August 16. Under the deal, Barris will write and executive produce all projects through his production co... 
VIDEO: Go Behind-the-Scenes of Disney's A WRINKLE IN TIME
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2018 Below, check out this behind-the-scenes look at Disney's upcoming A WRINKLE IN TIME, which debuted last night during TV One's broadcast of the 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards. A WRINKLE IN TIME opens nationwide on March 9, 2018.... 
BLACK-ISH Renewed for Season Six, New Prequel Series MIXED-ISH Ordered
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 03, 2019 The Johnsons will be back for Season 6 of “black-ish,” as The ABC Television Network announced it is picking up the acclaimed comedy for the 2019-2020 season. In addition, ABC will expand the award-winning “black-ish” franchise even further, with the network giving an early series order to “mixed-is... 
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.... 
Anthony Anderson Returns as Host of NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; Voting Now Open
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2017 BLACK-ISH star and Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Anderson will once again host the awards ceremony. The actor hosted the 47th and 48th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS and won the trophy for his role on the ABC comedy numerous times.... 
Sterling K. Brown, Mary J. Blige Among Presenters for 49TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2018 . Performances by Common and Andra Day. Additional talent scheduled to appear include Halle Berry, Mandy Moore, Octavia Spencer, Chris Sullivan, Tracee Ellis Ross, Ava DuVernay, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and more.... 
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS to Air Live on TV One
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 04, 2019 The 50th NAACP Image Awards will air LIVE on TV One, a division of Urban One, Inc., on March 30, 2019. For the first time ever, the telecast will take place from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. The announcement was made today by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell,... 
Jay-Z Named President's Award Recipient for 50th NAACP Image Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 28, 2019 The NAACP today announced that globally dominant pop culture icon Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter will receive the prestigious President's Award during the 50th NAACP Image Awards. The President's Award is presented in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service with previous recipien... |
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