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Elton John AIDS Foundation to Present 22nd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2014


The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 22 nd annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles.

New George Lopez Comedy SAINT GEORGE to Premiere on FX, 3/6
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 27, 2014


The series premiere of FX's newest 10/90 model comedy, Saint George, has been set for Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 9pm ET/PT.

OWN's HAVE & HAVE NOTS Posts Record 2.8 Million Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 23, 2014


OWN's Tuesday night episode of the Tyler Perry drama 'The Haves and the Have Nots' (Jan. 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) set a series record, earning 2.84 million total viewers.

Up Next: Idris Elba Wants to Star in West End Musical!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2014


According to the New York Post, Idris Elba, who starred in Off-Broadway's Troilus & Cressida in 2001, hopes to return to the stage following his hit film, 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.'

GROWN UPS 2, AFTER EARTH Top 2014 RAZZIE Nominations; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2014


One day ahead of Oscar nominations, the anti-Oscar Razzies have unveiled their picks for the cinematic worst of 2013.

Jared Leto, Oprah Winfrey & More Among First SAG AWARD Presenters Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2014


Ben Affleck, Sasha Alexander, Don Cheadle, Jennifer Garner, Clark Gregg, Tom Hanks, Jared Leto, Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Spacey, Kerry Washington, Forest Whitaker, and Oprah Winfrey will be presenters at the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Beyonce, Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle & More Among 45th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Nominees; Full List Revealed!
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2014


The nominees for THE 45TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were announced today during a live press conference at the TV One presentation to the Television Critics Association during its Winter 2014 Press Tour in Pasadena, CA. David Oyelowo ('Lee Daniels' 'The Butler'), Joe Morton (ABC's 'Scandal'), Keke Palmer (VH1's 'CrazySexyCool'), Bresha Webb (TV One's 'Love That Girl') and Gina Torres (USA's 'Suits') announced the categories and nominees with NAACP Image Awards Committee Chairman, Leonard James and President and CEO of TV One, Alfred Liggins.

Lionsgate Acquires MY MAN IS A LOSER, Starring John Stamos
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2014


Step One of Many Entertainment announced today that Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) has acquired North American rights for the comedy, My Man Is a Loser starring Emmy -nominated actor, John Stamos

Season 2 Premiere of OWN's HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS Sets Ratings Record
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2014


OWN's season two premiere of the Tyler Perry drama 'The Haves and the Have Nots' on Tuesday night (Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) delivered record numbers, earning 2.8 million total viewers and becoming the #1 season premiere in OWN history across all key demos.

Tyler Perry's SINGLE MOMS CLUB Among OWN's 4 New Original Series Coming in 2014
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2014


OWN has ordered the network's fourth weekly scripted series, 'Single Moms Club,' from Tyler Perry based on the forthcoming feature film of the same name.

OWN Hits Network High with THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS Return
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 8, 2014


OWN's season two premiere of the Tyler Perry drama 'The Haves and the Have Nots' on Tuesday night (Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) delivered record numbers, earning 2.8 million total viewers and becoming the #1 season premiere in OWN history across all key demos. The episode ranked as the highest telecast in series history, posting double-digit growth in W25-54 (up +59%) and total viewers (up +57%) versus the season one premiere (May 28, 2013). It also saw double- digit growth versus the prior season average, up +58% in W25-54 and +53% in total viewers and was up +13% in W25-54 and +7% in total viewers versus the fall finale (September 3, 2013).

12 YEARS A SLAVE Among 2014 ABFF Hollywood Awards Nominaitons; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2014


Film Life, Inc., the organization that produces the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the nominations for The ABFF Hollywood Awards an online platform created to recognize the work of persons of African descent in the motion picture industry and outstanding films portraying the Black experience

OWN Achieves Double Digit Ratings Growth for Second Consecutive Year
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 2, 2014


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network closed out 2013 on top achieving its second consecutive year of double digit growth across key demos.

'THE HOBBIT' Rules Holiday Box Office with $29.8 Million; Disney's FROZEN Chills in Second
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 29, 2013


'THE HOBBIT' managed to gross $29.8 million by Sunday morning, while FROZEN chilled the remaining competition with $28.8 million.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ben Affleck in David Fincher's GONE GIRL
by Movies News Desk - Dec 28, 2013


20th Century Fox Tweeted a first look at star Ben Affleck in David Fincher's upcoming film adaptation of GONE GIRL. Check out the still below!

Photo Flash: MOTOWN's Saycon Sengbloh Performs at Drom
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2013


On December 16th, Broadway star, Saycon Sengbloh (Motown The Musical / Fela), released her new single, Be Here, from her upcoming album. After an exclusive performance of the song at Drom in New York City, Saycon released the song via digital outlets such as iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby, and sold physical copies at her show. Scroll down for photos from the concert!

VIDEO: MOTOWN's Saycon Sengbloh Performs New Single 'Be Here' at Drom
by Stage Tube - Dec 23, 2013


On December 16th, Broadway star, Saycon Sengbloh (Motown The Musical / Fela), released her new single, Be Here, from her upcoming album. After an exclusive performance of the song at Drom in New York City, Saycon released the song via digital outlets such as iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby, and sold physical copies at her show. Click below to watch her performance at Drom!

ANCHORMAN Sequel Opens with $40 Million Total at Box Office; THE HOBBIT Takes Top Spot
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 22, 2013


Ron Burgundy returned to theaters this week in ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES - the film, starring Will Ferrell, took second at the weekend box office, however, with THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG holding on to the top spot.

Nicholas Rodriguez and More to Join Kathleen Turner in Arena Stage's MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2013


Artistic Director Molly Smith tackles a unique, in-the-round staging of Bertolt Brecht's powerhouse anti-war play Mother Courage and Her Children at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Iconic stage and screen actress and Academy Award nominee Kathleen Turner returns to Arena Stage following her sold-out run of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins to make her professional singing debut as the tough-as-nails matriarch Mother Courage-a single mother determined to keep her family alive and her business afloat during war. Using the David Hare translation, the show fuses politics and satire to paint an unforgettable and provocative portrait of war, incorporating more than 10 pieces of original music composed in a rollicking, gypsy-punk style and performed by cast members doubling as musicians. Mother Courage and Her Children runs January 31-March 9, 2014 in the Fichandler Stage.

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