Lena Waithe News

VIDEO: Watch the Music Video for 'Love Myself' from THE HIGH NOTE

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 20, 2020

Emmy Nominated and Golden Globe® Award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross releases the official music video to a?oeLove Myselfa?? today.

Ben Platt to Participate in GRADUATE TOGETHER Virtual Ceremony

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 6, 2020

Tony-winner Ben Platt is one of the many celebrities who will pay tribute to the Class of 2020 in a one-hour multimedia special event, Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020.

Tribeca Film Festival Announces Winners For 2020 Jury Competition And Art Awards

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 30, 2020

The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, announced the winners for the 2020 juried competition, awarding top honors from this year's program.

PlayPenn New Play Development Conference Announces 2020 Plays and Haas Fellows

by Stephi Wild — April 6, 2020

PlayPenn, the new play development organization which assisted in the development of the Tony Award-winning international hit OSLO by J.

Quibi Announces New Series FRESH DRESSED Featuring Celebrity Designer Fresh

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 31, 2020

Today, Quibi announced FRESH DRESSED* (working title), a brand new series following celebrity designer and bespoke tailor to the stars, Fresh.

WESTWORLD Returns to HBO on March 15

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 5, 2020

The Emmy® winning drama series WESTWORLD returns for its eight-episode third season SUNDAY, MARCH 15 (9:00-10:10 p.

New Slate Ventures Acquires Rights to Book DEN OF THIEVES

by Sarah Jae Leiber — March 4, 2020

NSV announced today they have optioned the rights to Den of Thieves, the 1992 non-fiction book written by Pulitzer Prize winner, James B.

New Slate Ventures Acquires Rights To New York Times Bestselling Book DEN OF THIEVES

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 4, 2020

NSV announced today they have optioned the rights to Den of Thieves, the 1992 non-fiction book written by Pulitzer Prize winner, James B.

BET Networks, NAACP Image Awards and ABFF Pay Tribute to the African American Community

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 21, 2020

In back-to-back events, the African American community comes together for a weekend celebrating Black excellence.

Outfest Fusion Announces 2020 Lineup

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 21, 2020

Outfest — the non-profit organization with the mission to create visibility for diverse LGBTQ+ stories and empower tomorrow's artists and storytellers by building empathy to drive meaningful social change through its tentpole festivals, Outfest Forward educational labs, fellowships, and Legacy fil

Photo Coverage: SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Party Hosted by Wanderluxxe

by Marina Kennedy — January 28, 2020

Wanderluxxe once again hosted one of the hottest parties during the Sundance Film Festival.

Our Opportunity Launches #InvestorChallenge

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 28, 2020

Though his tragic loss is still felt each day, the remarkable legacy of the late Nipsey Hussle continues with Our Opportunity, a grass roots movement focused on creating economic opportunity in low-income neighborhoods throughout the United States through direct investment, community engagement and

Tanya Karn Joins THEM: COVENANT

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 24, 2020

Veteran dancer/choreographer Tanya Karn has joined Amazon Prime's new anthology horror series “Them: Covenant.

VIDEO: See Billy Porter, Neil Patrick Harris, & More in the Trailer for VISIBLE: OUT ON TELEVISION

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 20, 2020

Apple has released the trailer for Visible: Out on Television, a five-part documentary series that premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ February 14.

Apple TV+ Announces Premiere Dates For Upcoming Series; Spielbergs 'Amazing Stories,' 'Home,' and More!

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2020

Apple TV Plus has announced premiere dates for a slew of its upcoming series, according to Variety.

The Paley Center For Media Announces A Salute To Black Achievements In Television

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 16, 2020

The Paley Center for Media will present A Salute to Black Achievements in Television Presented by Citi from February 1-March 1.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases the Season Three Trailer for THE CHI

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 13, 2020

SHOWTIME has announced that the third season of its drama series THE CHI, which will feature series creator and Emmy® winner Lena Waithe (Queen & Slim, Boomerang) in a multi-episode arc as a Chicago mayoral candidate, will debut on Sunday, July 5 at 10 p.

WESTWORLD Returns March 15 on HBO

by Stephi Wild — January 13, 2020

The Emmy winning drama series WESTWORLD returns for its eight-episode third season SUNDAY, MARCH 15 (9:00-10:10 p.

QUEEN & SLIM to be Available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 8, 2020

From Emmy Award®-winning writer Lena Waithe (Netflix's “Master of None”) and Grammy Award®-winning director Melina Matsoukas (Beyonce's “Formation” and Nike's “Equality”), comes the unflinching new drama, QUEEN & SLIM, arriving on Digital February 18, 2020 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayT

The American Black Film Festival to Honor Lena Waithe and Louis Gossett, Jr.

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 7, 2020

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the recipients of two of their most prominent awards - Hollywood Legacy Award and Industry Renaissance Award - which each honor outstanding accomplishments in film and television.