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Award-winning comedienne Sommore will bring her celebrated stand-up act back to Suncoast Showroom on Aug. 26-27.

THIS FALL - NETFLIX and DEF COMEDY JAM bring you a celebration of comedy's biggest names 25 years in the making. Pushing the envelope since 1992, check out who's coming to Netflix to celebrate Def Comedy Jam 25 below!

cademy Award and Golden Globe winner Natalie Portman will be honored by the Environmental Media Association (EMA) with the EMA Ongoing Commitment Award at the 27th Annual EMA Awards Benefit on Sept. 23

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre's 49th season cedes the floor to modern-day griots with gripping, one-person tales capturing the trauma and triumph of a people. In a nod to the African tradition of the storyteller and historian who inspires and uplifts, the season is anchored by two one-person shows, The Peculiar Patriot, by Liza Jessie Peterson, a coproduction with Hi-ARTS, and Sancho by Paterson Joseph, a coproduction with Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) and Pemberley Productions. Themed "Black to the Future," the 49th season-which includes workshop productions by resident playwrights-seeks to take stock of the present and look to the past to predict and help shape a brighter future for Black people.

KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Announces 26th Annual Season of Spectacular Concerts, Blockbuster Performances and Smash Hits from Broadway

Recognized as one of the most vital voices in performance, arts education, and artistic curation, Marc BAMUTHI Joseph is hailed for producing and/or performing riveting works of political, economic, and social significance. Bamuthi is synonymous with influential community engager, urban talent, and a world-renowned career; and his 2017 TEDGlobal Fellowship continues to elevate his stature. Upcoming 2017 highlights include: the New York premiere of his latest work /peh-LO-tah/ at the BAM Next Wave Festival, the world premiere of We Shall Not Be Moved opera (his first libretto), Oakland's 10th Annual Life is Living Festival (which he founded), speaking engagements at the TEDGlobal 2017 Conference in Tanzania, Create Justice: A National Discussion on Arts and Justice, Chicago Humanities Festival, YBCA's Transform Festival and 100 Summit, and more. (Please scroll below for Bamuthi's complete schedule.)

Universal MusicGroup (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that Paul Rosenberg, one of the industry's most prominent managers and record label executives who is renowned for developing and supporting the careers of artists

Russell Simmons returns to HBO later this year for the all-new stand-up series ALL DEF COMEDY, kicking off its six-show season in December. The show continues the longstanding relationship between the network and Simmons, who launched the careers of a host of today's comedy superstars in the '90s with the original HBO series “Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam.”

Tony Award-winning producer Russell Simmons will be honored with the Environmental Media Association (EMA)'s Missions in Music Award at the 27th Annual EMA Awards on Sept. 23 at the historic Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport. Actor, musician, entrepreneur, and EMA Board Member Jaden Smith will be coming on as the host for the evening. The EMA Awards annually recognize and honor environmental influencers and leaders who exemplify the commitment and effort to raise awareness of environmental issues.

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre (NBT) has joined forces with Hi-ARTS for the world premiere of The Peculiar Patriot.

Leading Hollywood producer Will Packer has partnered with Discovery Communications and Universal Pictures to form Will Packer Media, a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company.

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (RPAF) raised over $1.1 million at its annual ART FOR LIFE Benefit on July 15th at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. Proceeds from ART FOR LIFE benefit the Foundation's signature arts education and gallery programs, which have directly served tens of thousands of inner-city youth over the past 20 years.

Award-winning comedienne Sommore will bring her celebrated stand-up act back to Suncoast Showroom on Aug. 26-27.

TST Legacy drops the anticipated new hit video “Fresh” by up-and-coming Hip Hop artist, B.Bandz into the market today. Recently signed with Russell Simmons label, All Def Digital, B Banz is the new royalty of hip hop music being dubbed as the “Fresh Prince” of his era.

Ever dreamed of visiting the set of House of Cards? How about going as a VIP to a star-studded movie premiere and after-party with the cast? The ACLU Of Southern California is making this possible on IfOnly, with more than 25 unique celebrity experiences that will be auctioned to benefit ACLU's vital work

Saturday, June 24 saw over 200 of the industry's hardest workers gather together for Culture Creators intimate awards Brunch.

Veteran entertainment industry and non profit fundraising event professionals Scott Appel and Kathleen Cahill have teamed up to form BOOM Events, an event production company specializing in creating innovative and exciting special events for organizations supporting social justice issues. 

TST Legacy drops the anticipated new hit video “Fresh” by up-and-coming Hip Hop artist, B.Bandz into the market today

All Def Digital and Russell Simmons have partnered with award-winning editor Jason Zeldes to executive produce Zeldes' documentary feature directorial debut ROMEO IS BLEEDING