THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY, a new TV One movie detailing the tumultuous life of arguably, one of the most amazing falsetto singers of all time will air on Saturday, June 29 at 8 P.M. ET/7C, followed by an encore presentation at 10 P.M. ET/9C. Debuting during Black Music Month, the film’s stars include Roshon Fegan (Shake It Up, Greenleaf) in the lead role […]
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Such sad news in Hollywood today, John Singleton, the first and youngest-youngest-bet black filmmaker nominated for an Academy award for Best Director for “Boy n the Hood,” has died at the age of 51 after suffering a stroke. Singleton became the first black filmmaker nominated for a Best Director Oscar for his debut feature from
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Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury has teamed with Night School and Girls Trip producer Will Packer for a new half-hour multicultural entertainment news magazine show Central Ave. The series will air live from Atlanta and is set to launch Nov. 4 on select Fox Television Stationsfor a five-week preview. Central Ave looks to deliver entertainment and pop culture news
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Urban One Founder and Chairperson Cathy Hughes made history as the first African American woman to be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Radio Hall of Fame on April 8, in Las Vegas. To date, there have only been three women inducted into the NAB’s Broadcasting Radio Hall of Fame in its
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Writer/director Billie King was sexually assaulted at a young age by a close family friend and says that writing, is what gave her solace during that dark moment in her childhood. In a new stage play executive produced by first time playwright King, and based on her gripping memoir, “Billie: This Ain’t No Billie King
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Director Matty Rich gets back behind the lens as he teams up with Hip-hop artist-turned-actor T.I. (aka Clifford Harris), who will play the lead role in the thriller “CALLER 100.” Written and to be Directed by Rich, the popcorn film packed with action and suspense centers around a popular radio personality who has a chance encounter
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Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)
“Iyanla: Fix My Life” (OWN)
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The NAACP today announced that globally dominant pop culture icon Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 50thNAACP Image Awards. The President’s Award is presented in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service with previous recipients including Jesse Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Soledad O’Brien, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, and Muhammad
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It has been a whirlwind of a career for former NFL player turned Oscar-winning executive producer, Matthew A. Cherry. Following the success of BlackKklansman, Sony Pictures Animation has signed on to help bring the an endearing animated story about family, self-acceptance and the African-American experience to screens with Hair Love. Cherry’s Hair Love short film, which
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(CHICAGO, IL) – March 25, 2019 – The BET Networks broadcast premiere date of The 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards presented by AT&T has been updated to Easter Sunday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT. The biggest night in gospel music returns to BET after a 15-year hiatus with gospel legend Shirley Caesar, Sonya Blakey, VaShawn Mitchell, Jelani
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