Los Angeles, CA – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network revealed today the first-look teaser trailer for its new original anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” created and executive produced by Emmy® winner/Academy Award®-nominee Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”). “Cherish the Day,” which is set for a February 2020 premiere on OWN, is produced for OWN by ARRAY Filmworks and Harpo […]
Some of the biggest names in film, television, and music gathered for a star-studded affair at the annual URBAN ONE HONORS at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Thursday, December 5. Hosted by Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes and actor Chris Tucker, the prestigious event celebrated the 40-year legacy of Radio One and will premiere on January
South African model Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday night. The beauty pageant titleholder was previously crowned Miss South Africa 2019. The 26-year-old chocolate beauty beat out 89 other contestants during the pageant held in Atlanta. She is the third woman from South Africa to win the title, and the first black
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Inspired by the provocative true story about a crew of former strip club employees who turn the tables on their greedy Wall Street clients, HUSTLERS arrives on Digital November 26, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray TM, DVD and On Demand December 10, 2019 from STXfilms and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Dazzling critics and
New York, NY (Monday, November 25, 2019) – The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. The announcement was made today by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell, NAACP President and CEO
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DIVAS Simply Singing!, the longest consecutive running musical AIDS benefit in the United States, hosts its 29th annual fundraiser for The D.I.V.A. Foundation at the Taglyan Cultural Center in Hollywood, California on World AIDS Day, Sunday, December 1. Created and produced by Tony Award-Winning Sheryl Lee Ralph and benefitting Project Angel Food, this evening of song and entertainment spotlights the talents
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In tribute to best selling fiction writer Ernest Gaines, author Bobby Burns recalls an interview he had done with him during his days at LSU in 2006. Celebrated novelist Ernest Gaines taught me a great deal when we met. His death this month brought back memories that will last a lifetime. I didn’t sleep
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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s anticipated new romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day” from award-winning creator Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, achieved full gender parity with a production crew of over 50% women, including 18 female department heads. Women were hired across directing, writing, production design, camera, set design,
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San Diego playwright and filmmaker Tamera Hill is launching her second movie “The Matchmaker.” The official Red Carpet Affair will take place on Saturday, November 2, at 4pm at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley, San Diego to release the film. Event details at Bit.ly/TheMatchMakerMovie. Shot locally in parts of San Diego over the summer, The Match
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Every year we look forward to ESSENCE magazines Woke 100 List, its salute to women of color challenging the status quo. Featured in its 3rd annual “Woke” issue out in November “ features 100 women who exemplify the true meaning of being change agents and power players and are inspiring communities around the world. ESSENCE’s Woke 100
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