Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for Giannis: The Marvelous Journey

NEW YORK—February 14, 2024—Today, Prime Video released the official trailer and key art for Giannis: The Marvelous Journey, a feature-length documentary that chronicles the extraordinary odyssey of NBA mega-star Giannis Antetokounmpo from an impoverished childhood in Greece as the son of Nigerian immigrants to the very top of the basketball world. The documentary will premiere February […]

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Film Screening: Story of Rev. Fred Shuttleworth Followed by Q & A with Producer T. Marie Kind

The story of the “Wild Man from Birmingham” who started a Movement that changed the world. Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth was raised in the crucible of segregated Birmingham, Alabama, but he was forged by its attempt to kill him. When the KKK planted a bomb underneath his bed and he emerged unharmed, he was sure he

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Essence Black Women in Hollywood to Honor Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey & More

ESSENCE to Honor Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Nkechi Okoro Carroll & Kathryn Busby at the 17th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards hosted by Method Man It’s that time of year again! ESSENCE will be celebrating the cinematic achievements of those in Hollywood this year, at the 17th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday, March 7th, at the Academy

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Maya’s Gourmet Vegan Cookies Releases 4th Annual Black History Month Collection

Maya’s Cookies is celebrating Black History Month with the release of its 4th annual Black History Collection. The bakery’s most anticipated release of the year, the 2024 Black History Collection is dedicated to Black athletes breaking barriers and pushing for more inclusion both on and off the field. Highlighting 3 pioneers in the world of sports –

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‘Chicago’ star Illeana Kirven as Mama Morton Says, “Get Ready to Be Knocked off Your Seats San Diego”

With a bubbly personality and energy for days—the sensational Illeana Kirven, will star as the brash, sassy and corrupt matron, Mama Morton in the musical Chicago. The tour kicks off at the San Diego Civic Theater—and we were lucky to catch up with her just before the show opens on February 13th.  The conversation began

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WE GROWN NOW: New Heartwarming Coming of Age Film starring Jurnee Smollet, Lil Rel Howery and S. Epatha Merkerson

We Grown Now, which initially premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, now has its first trailer. Directed and written by Hala director Minhal Baig, the film stars young newcomers Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, alongside S. Epatha Merkerson, with Lil Rel Howery and Jurnee Smollett. The film was nominated for Film Independent Spirit Awards last

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USHER has released the Afrobeats & Amapiano-infused R&B track “Ruin” produced by and featuring Pheelz

Multi-Platinum GRAMMY Award winning global superstar USHER has released the Afrobeats & Amapiano-infused R&B track “Ruin” produced by and featuring Pheelz, his latest single leading up to the highly anticipated release of his ninth studio album, COMING HOME, out on February 9 and available for pre-save HERE.  “Ruin” follows the success of “Good Good” featuring 21 Savage and Summer Walker which

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WNBA MVPs Breanna Stewart, Nneka Ogwumike, Jonquel Jones and More Attend “Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story” Premiere

On Monday night, video streaming app Tubi, production company MALKA, and the WNBPA hosted the world premiere of Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story at the WNBPA Headquarters in New York City, which featured appearances by WNBA MVPs Breanna Stewart, Nneka Ogwumike, Jonquel Jones, WNBPA Executive Director Terri Carmichael Jackson, Shattered Glass Director Andrea Buccilla, and other notable names from the world of sports and entertainment. Prior to

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Honorees & Performers Announced for Super Bowl Soulful Celebration 25th Anniversary

THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY, (previously known as the “Super Bowl Gospel Celebration”), airing Saturday, Feb. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand on Pluto TV and CBS.com the day after the special airs)*. Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold of CBS’ THE NEIGHBORHOOD will host.  It was announced today on CBS MORNINGS that their co-host, Nate Burleson, will be honored on the special

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Phoenix Author DL White Releases New Book Celebrating Diversity in Youth

 “Discovering the SAUNK in U!” Just in time for the “Holiday Season” & New Year, the opportunity to encourage/build an early appreciation for reading, the author of the well received “The Sensational Letter S” (2016), now comes this salute and celebration of youth – “Discovering the SAUNK in (U) You!”  An exciting rhyme and read

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