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VIDEO: Netflix Shares the Trailer for Upcoming Original Series ALL ABOUT THE WASHINGTONS
by Macon Prickett - Jul 18, 2018


World-wide rapper superstar Joey Washington (Joseph 'Rev Run' Simmons) is retiring from the hip hop game. With dad now home to hold down the fort, it's Mama Justine's (Justine Simmons) time to shine, fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Catch Joey and Justine as they explore new family dynamics with the Washington kids, coding teacher Veronica (Kiana Ledé), music producer Wesley (Nathan Anderson), child genius Skyler (Leah Rose Randall), and young Daevon (Maceo Smedley).

XO Music Festival Announces Daily Lineups and Launch of Single Day Passes
by Macon Prickett - Jun 26, 2018


XO Music Festival, the Bay Area's Freshest multi stage music and fun festival, announced their daily lineups last week. Single day GA passes are on sale now, along with single day VIP, a great option for fans that can't attend the full three-day weekend. The daily lineups sorted alphabetically by day are listed below and creatives showcasing each day's performances can be found on XO Music Festivals website.

Date Announced for Netflix Sitcom Series Starring Rev Run and Justine Simmons
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 14, 2018


Date Announced for Netflix Sitcom Series Starring Rev Run and Justine Simmons

Netflix Sets Premiere Date for ALL ABOUT THE WASHINGTONS This August
by Macon Prickett - Jun 14, 2018


Today Netflix announced that it's newest scripted comedy series starring Rev Run and his wife Justine Simmons, All About The Washingtons will debut August 10th, 2018 at 12:01 AM PT.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network June 2018 Highlights
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand – and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in original scripted and unscripted programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime, anywhere on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs.

13 REASONS WHY Star Ajiona Alexus Drops New Single
by Tori Hartshorn - May 4, 2018


Impeccable stage, television, and film actress as well as talented musician and recording artist, Ajiona Alexus is best known as one of the breakout stars of Netflix's critically acclaimed drama series '13 Reasons Why.' In the Selena Gomez-produced hit series, Alexus plays 'Sheri Holland,' the sweet and remorseful cheerleader whose dark secret is revealed as the subject of Tape 5, Side B on 'Hannah's' (Katherine Langford) tapes (season two premieres on Friday, May 18th).

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network May 2018 Highlights
by Macon Prickett - Apr 16, 2018


Check out the new series and seasons coming to OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network this May!

OWN's Record-Breaking Docu-Series BLACK LOVE Returns Saturday, May 12
by Macon Prickett - Apr 12, 2018


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the second season premiere of its hit docu-series “Black Love” on Saturday, May 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The series which highlights love stories from the Black community debuted last fall with 1.2 million total viewers, becoming OWN's most-watched unscripted series debut in network history and its highest-rated unscripted series debut in more than four years in the network's key W25-54 demo.

Amblin Television and Jigsaw Productions Team Up for Discovery Event Series WHY WE HATE (Working Title)
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 6, 2018


Discovery has assembled a team of award-winning filmmakers to tackle one of the most important issues of our time: WHY WE HATE (w/t). Executive produced by filmmaking heavyweights Steven Spielberg and Alex Gibney and directed by Geeta Gandbhir and Sam Pollard (Emmy(R) winners for 'When The Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts'), the powerful six-part television event investigates the human capacity for hatred - and how we can overcome it. The illuminating series will debut on Discovery Channel in 2019.

Amazon Studios Greenlights a New Series CORTES, Steven Spielberg and Steven Zaillian Set to Executive Produce
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 27, 2018


Amazon Studios today announced it has greenlit a straight-to-series order of a four-hour miniseries based on the epic saga of Hernan Cortes. The series, from three-time Academy Award-winner Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan) and Amblin Television, is created for television and written by Academy Award-winner Steven Zaillian (Schindler's List) and based on the screenplay by Dalton Trumbo (Roman Holiday). Emmy-winning Zaillian, Emmy-winning Darryl Frank (The Americans) and Emmy-nominated Justin Falvey (The Americans) are set to executive produce, and Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men) is set to star and executive produce.

Freeform Presents the World Premiere Watch Party of 'Marvel's Cloak & Dagger' at South by Southwest
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 28, 2018


Freeform, Disney's young adult television network, today announced “Marvel's Cloak & Dagger” will have its world premiere watch party during South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, on March 11, as partner programming. The premiere will mark Freeform and Marvel Television's first presence at SXSW. “Marvel's Cloak & Dagger” is the story of Tandy Bowen (Olivia Holt) and Tyrone Johnson (Aubrey Joseph) – two teenagers from very different backgrounds, who find themselves burdened by and awakened to newly discovered superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another.

Freeform Gives Critically Acclaimed Series GROWN-ISH Season 2 Order
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 19, 2018


At today's inaugural Freeform Summit, during kickoff panel conversation featuring Kenya Barris and Yara Shahidi, among others, GROWN-ISH executive producer alongside executive vice president, programming & development, Karey Burke, surprised series lead, Shahidi, with the news that the network has ordered a second season

Brand-New Version of Iconic Cartoon Series ANIMANIACS Heading to Hulu
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2018


Hulu, Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation today announced a new deal to create and premiere a brand-new version of the iconic family friendly cartoon franchise ANIMANIACS.

Tickets Still Available For The 10th Annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented By Coca-Cola
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 12, 2017


The 10 th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Coca-Cola (NYCWFF) kicks off today, having raised more than $10 million to date to benefit the hunger-relief organizations Food Bank For New York City and No Kid Hungry . With more than 75 events taking place at locations across New York, select tickets to star-studded events are still available to EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. with world-renowned chefs, winemakers, spirits producers, and culinary personalities throughout the weekend.

There's Something For Everyone At The 10th Annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented By Coca-cola
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 23, 2017


Taking over the Big Apple again this Fall, the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Coca-Cola (NYCWFF) returns for its 10 th anniversary October 12 15, 2017. With a variety of new tastings, panels and parties for attendees to enjoy while they EAT. DRINK. END HUNGER. at NYCWFF, there are a selection of events to fit everyone's taste buds and budget at this year's edition.

OWN Docu-Series BLACK LOVE Debuts to Record Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 31, 2017


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has ordered more episodes of the hit docu-series BLACK LOVE which debuted Tuesday (8/29/17) with 1.2 million total viewers and a 0.89 rating for W25-54, becoming OWN's most-watched unscripted series debut in OWN history

Rev Run & Justine Simmons Headline AT&T 'Be The Glow' Experience at ESSENCE Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 30, 2017


AT&T* celebrates Black Music Month by bringing one of the biggest names in hip hop to the largest festival for black music in the nationESSENCE Festival. Hip hop legend, TV star and digital inspiration guru Joseph 'Rev Run' and his wife Justine Simmons will be at the 4-day 'party with a purpose.'

16th Annual Food Network & Cooking Channel Wine & Food Festival Raises $2 Million for Charity
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2017


More than 65,000 passionate fans and hospitality industry leaders descended upon South Florida in February for the 16 th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF ), raising more than $2 million for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU).

Sneak Peek - Season 2 of WE tv's GROWING UP HIP HOP, Premiering Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016


The princes and princesses of the hip hop world are back for an explosive new season of WE tv's docu-series, GROWING UP HIP HOP premiering Today October 13th at 10pm ET/PT.

Sneak Peek - Season 2 of WE tv's GROWING UP HIP HOP, Premiering 10/13
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2016


The princes and princesses of the hip hop world are back for an explosive new season of WE tv's docu-series, GROWING UP HIP HOP premiering Thursday October 13th at 10pm ET/PT.

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