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Photos: New HADESTOWN Cast Members Take First Bows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Five new principal cast members have joined the Broadway company of Hadestown. You can now see photos from the new cast members first bows at curtain call. The new cast members include Joshua Colley and more.

Photos: First Look Portraits of the New HADESTOWN Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Hadestown will welcome an all new principal cast on Broadway. You can now get a first look at photos of the new cast in character, in advance of their first performance.

Video: Jack Wolfe, Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Allison Russell, Paulo Szot Take Final HADESTOWN Bows
by Gillian Blum - Mar 2, 2026

Watch a video of Jack Wolfe, Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Allison Russell, and Paulo Szot taking their final Hadestown bows, following their last performance on Sunday, March 1.

Photos: Jordan Tyson, Joshua Colley and More in HADESTOWN Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

You can now get a first look at the all-new principal cast of Hadestown in rehearsals! The cast features Disney Channel and Broadway star Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ and more.

Video: Jack Wolfe Performs 'EPIC I' From HADESTOWN at Prophecy Hall
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026

Jack Wolfe has released his rendition of 'Epic I' from Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell. The stripped-back performance was recorded live at Prophecy Hall in Beacon, NY. Watch the video now and have tissues ready!

Joshua Colley, J. Harrison Ghee, Jordan Tyson and More to Join HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

Hadestown will welcome an all new principal cast to Broadway. The company will feature Disney Channel and Broadway star Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ and more.

Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Stars in ALBANY ROAD Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024

The official trailer has been released for Albany Road, a new film from writer/director Christine Swanson starring Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield.

Review: NEW JACK CITY LIVE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE at The National Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Feb 18, 2023

What did our critic think of NEW JACK CITY LIVE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE at The National Theatre?

Ne-Yo, Serayah & More Star in BET+ Holiday Films
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2022

With fan favorites, like Jasmine Guy, Terrence Carson and Dorien Wilson, triple threats like Ne-Yo, Serayah, Romeo Miller, LeToya Luckett and LaLa Milan, and a roster of directors and writers of color, like Victoria Rowell, Robin Givens, Bree West and Patricia Cuffie Jones, these authentic Black stories will provide some genuine Christmas cheer. 

Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis to Host Second Annual GHESKIO Fundraiser in Cannes
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022

Actor and Haitian Ambassador at Large Jimmy Jean-Louis is set to host the second annual GHESKIO Fundraiser in Cannes. GHESKIO, the world renowned health, social services and HIV/TB research center in Haiti will team up with sponsor Alta Global Media for the special event. The fundraiser will be held on Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 at the Carlton Beach Club in Cannes during the 75th Festival de Cannes. The event will honor filmmakers and feature a special performance by actor and singer Gary Dourdan who is currently touring in Europe. 

Pentacle Co-Curates Dance At The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Starting July 14
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2020

While the Garden remains closed, we are sharing special performances by artists whose work connects plants, people, and the planet. In a time when we cannot gather together in the Garden, we are grateful to bring the voices and work of these artists to you virtually.

Pentacle Curates Dance At The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Starting July 14
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2020

While the Garden remains closed, we are sharing special performances by artists whose work connects plants, people, and the planet. In a time when we cannot gather together in the Garden, we are grateful to bring the voices and work of these artists to you virtually.

BET+ Announces Legal Drama CARL WEBER'S INFLUENCE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 19, 2020

Today, BET+ announces their latest legal drama 'CARL WEBER'S INFLUENCE' launching on the streaming platform, Thursday, February 20. With his trademark dramatic style, NY Times best-selling author, Carl Weber introduces us to the Hudson's, a family of African-American lawyers lead by famed attorney Bradley Hudson (Roger Guenveur Smith). Bradley is the Johnnie Cochran of our time; and along with his son Lamont (Todd Anthony), daughter Desiree (Drew Sidora) and his new wife Carla (Kellita Smith), the Hudson's make up some of the best legal minds in the country. They are going to need it to defend Grammy award-winning singer Savannah (Deborah Cox) against the murder charges of her celebrity husband Kyle Kirby (Anthony Hamilton).

Deborah Cox to Star in CARL WEBER'S INFLUENCE On BET Plus
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 11, 2020

Broadway alum Deborah Cox will star in the upcoming film “Carl Weber's Influence,” which will premiere Feb. 20 on BET Plus, according to Black Film.

Photo Flash: First Look at Andy Garcia and More in REDEMPTION DAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020

Production has wrapped on the international political-action drama REDEMPTION DAY starring Andy Garcia, Gary Dourdan, Serinda Swan, Ernie Hudson, Martin Donovan, Samy Naceri and Brice Bexter. REDEMPTION DAY marks the feature film and directorial debut for Hicham Hajji, the first-ever Moroccan/Arab to write, produce and direct a major Hollywood feature film. 

BET Acquires CARL WEBER'S THE FAMILY BUSINESS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 9, 2018

BET Networks announces the acquisition of eight-part drama “Carl Weber's The Family Business,” based on The New York Times best-selling author's most popular family crime drama novel starring acclaimed-actor and Executive Produccer Ernie Hudson. Originally developed and produced as an indie film franchise, BET has licensed the content to air this dynamic production in an explosive way. Meet the Duncans, a prominent family from Jamaica, Queens living fast and luxurious. By day, they're an upstanding family; by night, they live a dangerous secret life. The patriarch of the family, L.C. Duncan (Hudson), is at the age when he's starting to think about retirement and has to decide which of his children should take over his thriving exotic car dealership. The Duncans quickly come under siege from some of the top politicians, mafia and drug cartels in the city. The Duncans will have to stick together or die separately.  The highly anticipated television event “Carl Weber's The Family Business,” makes its debut on Tuesday, November 13 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET.

BET Licenses Carl Weber's THE FAMILY BUSINESS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2018

Today, BET Networks announces the acquisition of eight-part drama “Carl Weber's The Family Business,” based on The New York Times best-selling author's most popular family crime drama novel starring acclaimed-actor and Executive Produccer Ernie Hudson. Originally developed and produced as an indie film franchise, BET has licensed the content to air this dynamic production in an explosive way. Meet the Duncans, a prominent family from Jamaica, Queens living fast and luxurious. By day, they're an upstanding family; by night, they live a dangerous secret life. The patriarch of the family, L.C. Duncan (Hudson), is at the age when he's starting to think about retirement and has to decide which of his children should take over his thriving exotic car dealership. The Duncans quickly come under siege from some of the top politicians, mafia and drug cartels in the city. The Duncans will have to stick together or die separately. The highly anticipated television event “Carl Weber's The Family Business,” makes its debut on Tuesday, November 13 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET.

BET Networks Licenses CARL WEBER'S THE FAMILY BUSINESS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2018

Today, BET Networks announces the acquisition of eight-part drama 'Carl Weber's The Family Business,' based on The New York Times best-selling author's most popular family crime drama novel starring acclaimed-actor and Executive Produccer Ernie Hudson. Originally developed and produced as an indie film franchise, BET has licensed the content to air this dynamic production in an explosive way. Meet the Duncans, a prominent family from Jamaica, Queens living fast and luxurious. By day, they're an upstanding family; by night, they live a dangerous secret life. The patriarch of the family, L.C. Duncan (Hudson), is at the age when he's starting to think about retirement and has to decide which of his children should take over his thriving exotic car dealership. The Duncans quickly come under siege from some of the top politicians, mafia and drug cartels in the city. The Duncans will have to stick together or die separately. The highly anticipated television event 'Carl Weber's The Family Business,' makes its debut on Tuesday, November 13 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET.

Gary Dourdan, Paul Feig's Powderkeg Media, Buffalo8 to Head the 2018 ITVFest Jury
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 5, 2018

ITVFEST, the country's only independent television series marketplace Presented by the Television Academy and Sponsored by HBO announced today the festival's first-ever official Jury of industry talent and executives. The festival which is sponsored by HBO runs October 10-14 in Manchester Vermont and will feature five days of creators, executives, agents and producers coming together.  The 2018 ITVFEST Jury members are:

Marissa Ramirez and Brian White Set To Host 58th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2017

Actors Marisa Ramirez (Blue Bloods) and Brian White (Ray Donovan, Chicago Fire) will return this year to co-host the 58th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration, the largest multicultural holiday celebration in the county.