Nia Long News

TV One's original auto-biographical series UNCENSORED resumes for its third season with premiere episodes debuting on Sunday, September 6 at 10 P.M. ET/9C.

Sony Pictures Television and Get Lifted Film Co. will develop PAPER GODS for ABC, written and executive produced by Tash Gray (P. Valley, Snowfall, Raising Kanan) and based off Goldie Taylor's novel of the same name.

Netflix has shared the trailer for Fatal Affair, starring Nia Long, Omar Epps, and Stephen Bishop.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is launching into Leap Year with 23 dazzling shows, concerts and special events for every entertainment preference, from classical music to Broadway razzle dazzle, including the return of Michael Feinstein and the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra, the 13th annual Palm Beach Wine Auction Dinner & Live Auction, and the local premiere of HAMILTON, the biggest blockbuster of the past decade.

According to Variety, Apple has announced the theatrical release dates for a slate of upcoming films, including The Banker, Hala, and The Elephant Queen.

Apple® today announced Apple TV+, the first all-original video subscription service and home for today's most imaginative storytellers, will launch November 1 in over 100 countries and regions. Apple TV+ will offer a powerful and inspiring lineup of original shows, movies and documentaries, including “The Morning Show,” “Dickinson,” “See,” “For All Mankind” and “The Elephant Queen.” The service will be available on the Apple TV® app on iPhone®, iPad®, Apple TV, iPod touch®, Mac® and other platforms, including online at https://tv.apple.com, for $4.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. Starting today, customers who purchase any iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch or Mac can enjoy one year of Apple TV+ for free. Through Family Sharing, up to six family members can share one Apple TV+ subscription.

Gina Torres has boarded romantic comedy THE HATING GAME, joining previously announced leads Lucy Hale and Robbie Amell. Peter Hutchings (THEN CAME YOU) will direct Christina Mengert's adaptation of the bestselling novel by Sally Thorne. The film is produced by Claude Dal Farra, Brice Dal Farra, and Brian Keady of BCDF Pictures. Shooting starts in August in New York. Mister Smith Entertainment is co-financing and will handle sales. 

The Art Institute Of Atlanta Is Pleased To Announce Ozzie Areu, Founder And Ceo Areu Bros. Studios, As The Keynote Speaker Of Their 2019 Commencement Ceremony. The Event Will Take Place On Friday, June 14, 2019, At 11:00 A.m. At Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Located At 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Ga 30339. www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta 

Brec Bassinger has been cast in '47 Meters Down — Uncaged' according to Deadline.

Corinne Foxx, Sistine Stallone, the daughters of Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone, respectively, will be making their film debuts in 47 Meters Down — Uncaged. The sequel to box office breakout 47 Meters Down, will star John Corbett (Sex In The City), Nia Long (Empire), Sophie Nelisse (The Book Thief), Foxx, Stallone, Brianne Tju (Scream TV series), Davi Santos (Polaroid) and Khylin Rhambo (Teen Wolf), according to Deadline.

Due to demand a 2nd show has been added to Chris D'Elia's Follow the Leader Tour at Boulder Theater.  The added show is on Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 9th at 10am.

Chris D'Elia's Follow the Leader 2019 Tour is coming to Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO on Wednesday, January 16th at 7:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 2nd at 10am. Tickets are $29.50 and $39.50 plus applicable fees, and a limited number of VIP tickets are available for $99.50, which include a post-show meet and greet and photo opportunity. Tickets may be purchased online at BoulderTheater.com or charged by phone at 303-786-7030.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) presented $3.25 million at their annual Grants Banquet held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. The evening was hosted by William H. Macy. Talent who accepted grants on behalf of nonprofit organizations included Alfonso Cuaron, Alfre Woodard, Amber Heard, Ben Hardy, Billy Porter, Charlize Theron, Chris Messina, Christian Slater, Cody Fern, Connie Britton, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Fanning, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Jason Bateman, Jason Reitman, Jennifer Garner, Joey King, John Cho, John David Washington, Lena Waithe, MJ Rodriguez, Nia Long, Rami Malek, Regina King, and Steve Carell.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced today the presenters for the HFPA's Annual Grants Banquet, taking place at The Beverly Hilton on Aug. 9. Presenters will include Alfonso Cuaron, Alfre Woodard, Amber Heard, Charlize Theron, Chris Messina, Christian Slater, Cody Fern, Connie Britton, Cynthia Erivo, Jason Reitman, Jennifer Garner, Joey King, John Cho, John David Washington, Lena Waithe, Nia Long, Rami Malek, Regina King, and Steve Carell. The event marks the biggest charitable evening of the year for the HFPA as the organization makes donations and awards grants, amounting to more than $30 million over the past 25 years.

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), which has empowered and championed women in the entertainment industry for 40 years, is thrilled to honor the women behind the scenes at this year's New York Women in Film & Television Designing Women Awards Gala on Monday, May 21, 2018. The 19th annual event will honor the distinguished makeup artists, hair stylists and costume designers that work tirelessly to create the characters on screen in film, television and digital media.

Today, BET Her in partnership with Bumble and the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network announced the 2018 WEEN Awards scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. PT at The Conga Room at L.A. LIVE. Hosted by 'Insecure' actress Amanda Seales, the empowering night honors the innovation and marked successes of women of color across various industries who have unapologetically broken barriers in the entertainment, arts and technology industries.

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), which has empowered and championed women in the entertainment industry for 40 years, is thrilled to honor the women behind the scenes at this year's New York Women in Film & Television Designing Women Awards Gala on Monday, May 21, 2018. The 19thannual event will honor the distinguished makeup artists, hair stylists and costume designers that work tirelessly to create the characters on screen in film, television and digital media.