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Red Grant Among Comedians to Be Featured on Showtime's 'Black History Month Celebration'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2012


Each Thursday and Friday night in February, SHOWTIME(R) will honor Black History Month with its annual month-long programming initiative featuring revealing documentaries and stand-up specials spotlighting the Black experience. Highlights include a new documentary from noted historian Nelson George and a stand-up special from the legendary Paul Mooney.

Photo Flash: Watts Village Theater Company's The Empowerment of Art
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 17, 2012


On Saturday, January 14 in the ballroom of the Ronald Tutor Campus Center at the University of Southern California (USC), Watts Village Theater Company (WVTC) partnered with LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas' Empowerment Congress Arts & Culture Committee to present "The Empowerment of Art," moderated by WVTC's Artistic Director, Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez, during the 20th Anniversary Empowerment Congress Summit.

Watts Village Artistic Dir. to Moderate Sessions at Empowerment Summit 1/14
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2012


On Saturday, January 14 on USC's Tutor Campus, Watts Village Theater Company (WVTC) will partner with LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas' Empowerment Congress Arts & Culture Committee to present "The Empowerment of Art" during the 20th Anniversary Empowerment Congress Summit.

Watts Village Artistic Dir. to Moderate Sessions at Empowerment Summit 1/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2012


On Saturday, January 14 on USC's Tutor Campus, Watts Village Theater Company (WVTC) will partner with LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas' Empowerment Congress Arts & Culture Committee to present "The Empowerment of Art" during the 20th Anniversary Empowerment Congress Summit.

Melissa Harris to Debut Weekend Program on MSNBC Beg. 2/4
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2012


MSNBC contributor Melissa Harris-Perry is the latest addition to MSNBC's expanding weekend lineup. Her new program, set to air Saturdays and Sundays 10a-noon ET, will debut on MSNBC February 4th.

NBCUniversal Announces DECISION 2012 Programming Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 29, 2011


The networks of NBCUniversal today announced comprehensive DECISION 2012 programming plans for events surrounding the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary. Top anchors and correspondents from NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, and Telemundo will report from these key early states as the first Americans begin to cast their votes for a Republican presidential candidate.

Photo Coverage: Happy Birthday Samuel L. Jackson! Rev. Al Sharpton & THE MOUNTAINTOP Celebrates
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 21, 2011


Today, December 21, Samuel L. Jackson and surprise guest, the Rev. Al Sharpton, celebrated his birthday onstage at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre following the matinee performance of The Mountaintop. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the surprise and brings you photo coverage below!

Ricky Martin, Julianne Moore Don Purple For Anti-Bullying 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2011


The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) will join millions of lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and allies by participating in Spirit Day and wearing purple on October 20, 2011.

BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE Cast Performs At Triumph Awards
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2011


The cast of the acclaimed Off-Broadway hit, Black Angels Over Tuskegee, will perform at the 2nd annual Triumph Awards on October 19th (8 p.m) at Jazz at Lincoln Center, honoring those who have made a positive impact beyond their performances on stage, in the arts, in sports, and in the community.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Wednesday, October 19-Julianne Hough
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2011


Talk show listings for Wednesday, October 19.

Ricky Martin, Julianne Moore Don Purple For Anti-Bullying 10/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 18, 2011


The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) will join millions of lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and allies by participating in Spirit Day and wearing purple on October 20, 2011.

BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE Cast Performs At Triumph Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 17, 2011


The cast of the acclaimed Off-Broadway hit, Black Angels Over Tuskegee, will perform at the 2nd annual Triumph Awards on October 19th (8 p.m) at Jazz at Lincoln Center, honoring those who have made a positive impact beyond their performances on stage, in the arts, in sports, and in the community.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Wednesday, October 19-Julianne Hough
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 15, 2011


Talk show listings for Wednesday, October 19.

Idol Fantasia Barrino to Discuss Pregnancy Scandal on 'Wendy Williams', 10/11
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 11, 2011


American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino will appear on 'The Wendy Williams Show' today to discuss the rumors of a pregnancy with a married man.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Tuesday, October 11-Hugh Jackman
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2011


Talk show listings for Tuesday, October 11.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Tuesday, October 11-Hugh Jackman
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 8, 2011


Talk show listings for Tuesday, October 11.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Friday, September 30-Brooke Shields
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2011


Talk show listings for Friday, September 30.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Friday, September 30-Brooke Shields
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 24, 2011


Talk show listings for Friday, September 30.

BET's Urbanworld Film Festival Runs 9/14-18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2011


The 15th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival (www.urbanworld.org), presented by BET Networks, announced today that the world premiere of Diane Paragas' and Nelson George's Brooklyn Boheme (Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams) will serve as Opening Night selection for the festival, which will take place September 14-18, 2011 in midtown Manhattan at AMC 34th Street.

BET's Urbanworld Film Festival Announces Lineup and Events 9/14-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2011


The 15th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival (www.urbanworld.org), presented by BET Networks, announced today that the world premiere of Diane Paragas' and Nelson George's Brooklyn Boheme (Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams) will serve as Opening Night selection for the festival, which will take place September 14-18, 2011 in midtown Manhattan at AMC 34th Street.

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