ESSENCE will recognize the extraordinary achievements of Black women in film and television with its 6th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. This year ESSENCE will honor six of the industry’s most inspiring African-American female talents, both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes, with an esteemed Black Women in Hollywood Award: Oprah Winfrey […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – On Friday, February 1, celebrities and guests attended the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium, gathered to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of people of color in film television and literature at the 44th NAACP Image Awards. The primetime hit Scandal, staring award-winning actress Kerry Washington, and
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TV ONE’S SIGNATURE SERIES UNSUNG TAKES HOME THIRD CONSECUTIVE NAACP IMAGE AWARD Re-airing of 44th annual Awards Program scheduled for Saturday, Feb 9 at 8 PM/ET on TV One SILVER SPRING, MD, FEBRUARY 4, 2013 – TV One’s signature original series Unsung received its third consecutive Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special) honor at the 44th annual NAACP Image Awards Ceremony in
Los Angeles, CA (January 15, 2013) — United States Navy Vice Admiral Michelle Janine Howard will receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the 44th NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live on Friday, February 1st (8:00-10:00 PM EST) on NBC. The Chairman’s Award, chosen by NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock, is bestowed in recognition of special achievement and
Friends and colleagues affectionately describe actress Elise Neal as “beyond lovely.” Best known for her roles as D.L. Hughley’s wife, Yvonne, on the hit show “The Hughley’s,” or as Anthony Anderson’s wife, Yevette, in the Academy Award nominated film, “Hustle and Flow.” It’s obvious that Neal has made quite a name for herself as
Los Angeles, CA (January 29, 2013) In celebration of Black History Month, Disney Junior will debut “We Are Doc McStuffins” interstitials featuring Doc McStuffins, a young African-American girl who aspires to be a doctor like her mom, alongside three real life female African-American physicians sharing what their jobs entail, and saluting their heroes.
Recently I had the opportunity to see Clybourne Park, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-Award winning play by Bruce Norris, which ends its limited run at the San Diego Repertory Theatre Sunday, February 10, 2013. When I first read the storyline, it brought back childhood memories of my own family and being the first African American
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January 26, Anaheim, CA-Twenty-two time Grammy winning recording artist Stevie Wonder, was in the house day three for the 2013 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center. Performing in front of an excited crowd alongside the Mick Hayes Band and T-Cymbals, the musical legend’s impromptu performance explains why Wonder is truly beloved and, in a
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Tito and Jackie Jackson of the famous Jackson 5 and, brother’s of the late legendary icon Michael Jackson, attended media day at annual The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). Tito a bass and electric guitar player is known for his love of blues music and, Jackie Jackson was known as the co-lead singer of
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Legendary producer, musician and TV personality awarded NAMM’s highest honor Carlsbad, CA (January 24, 2013) –The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) honors legendary music producer Randy Jackson with its highest honor, the “Music for Life” award. Jackson is recognized for his pervasive influence in the music world, and his longtime encouragement of budding
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