Who say’s grown folks don’t turn up? Well you’re wrong. Many do, turn up that is but, in moderation and old school style (smile). On December 10th, the Music Box San Diego will host a night of dance, soul, jazz and funk featuring: Jazz trumpeter Tom Browne who’s perhaps best know for his 1980’s hit “Funkin’ […]
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The cast of FENCES attended a special screening of the film at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York, NY on November 17, 2016. They all look amazing! Don’t you just love Viola’s dress? That red and burgundy against her beautiful chocolate skin is simply radiant. FENCES opens in theaters on December
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Television Academy entertainment powerhouses, most notably behind the annual Primetime Emmy Awards, met on Thursday night to vote on a new chairman and CEO. Drumroll please — and the winner is Hayma Washington. Washington will be the Academy’s first African American chairman and CEO in the organization’s 70-year history. For the last five years, and the Washington
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, OWN’s award-winning hit Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s returns with an all new season on Saturday, November 19 at 9/8c. In a press conference at OWN studios in Los Angeles, stars of the series Robbie Montgomery and Tim Norman, appeared in good spirits, in light of a recent family tragedy and reports of Miss Robbie
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The inaugural Essence Festival Durban wrapped on Sunday, presenting international performers and speakers to entertain and inspire, as well as a host of local artists and experts, in Durban, South Africa from November 8-13. Following the format of the annual Essence Festival New Orleans, the sister event offered a daytime Empowerment Experience at the International Convention Center with
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Zero Gravity Management (Beasts of No Nation) has optioned A’Lelia Bundles’ bestselling biography On Her Own Ground, the story of legendary African American entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C.J. Walker, to develop as a limited series. Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is attached to star as Walker and also will produce the project, written by Nicole Asher
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Culturally rich in tradition and immersed with a whole lot of heart and humor, ALMOST CHRISTMAS delivers the perfect holiday film. In his third feature film, writer-director David E. Talbert (BAGGAGE CLAIM and FIRST SUNDAY) tells the hearty story of beloved patriarch, Walter Myers (Danny Glover), a recent widower who invites his
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Along with a stellar cast, THE NEW EDITION STORY includes a collective of award-winning producers and directors including iconic music powerhouses James “Jimmy Jam” Harris, Terry Lewis and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Executive Producer Jesse Collins and award-winning director Chris Robinson. THE NEW EDITION STORY will air as a six hour, three night event on January 24, 25, and 26, 2017 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. The
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In celebration of the release of Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated new holiday comedy, ALMOST CHRISTMAS, producer Will Packer and director David E. Talbert hosted an extravagant red carpet, advance screening on Wednesday, October 26th at Regal Atlantic Station, in Atlanta. Star’s of the upcoming film came out dressed to impress, chocolate style! ALMOST CHRISTMAS opens in theaters on
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TV ONE JOINS LEXUS FOR A SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF LEXUS VERSES AND FLOW AIRING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 at 11 PM ET/ 8 pm PT Lexus and TV One join forces for a one-night lyrical event with a special presentation of the NAACP-nominated variety show Lexus Verses and Flow, airing Wednesday, October 26 at 11 pm
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