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Chocolate Fashion: 7th Annual Black Music Honorees and Performers Came to Slay

The 7th Annual Black Music Honors live taping took place in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, on May 19. Celebrities came out for the celebration of music included dynamic performances, surprise celebrity appearances and a program dedicated to honoring legends in the music industry. Two-time GRAMMY Winner LeToya Luckett and comedian DeRay Davis hosted the ceremony. As to be expected honorees […]

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Atlanta: Annual Black Music Honorees Celebration of Music, Whispers, Tevin Campbell and More…

(CHICAGO, IL.) – May 22, 2022 – The 7th Annual Black Music Honors took place in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. The celebration of music included dynamic performances, surprise celebrity appearances and a program dedicated to honoring legends in the music industry. Two-time GRAMMY Winner LeToya Luckett and comedian DeRay Davis hosted the ceremony. National Broadcast Syndication will air June 4 – July 3 and

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Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo Joins Oynx Collective’s “Unprisoned” From Creator Tracy McMillan

Onyx Collective announced today that it has picked up “Unprisoned” as its first scripted comedy series. From creator Tracy McMillan. The eight-episode series is produced by ABC Signature and will be streamed exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories. Inspired by McMillan’s life, “Unprisoned” is a

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Photos: PaleyFest Welcomes ‘This Is Us’ at Dolby Theatre

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, PaleyFest kicked off with the cast and creatives from This Is Us at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The evening included: Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO of The Paley Center for Media, Dan Fogelman, Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer, Milo Ventimiglia, “Jack Pearson,” Mandy Moore, “Rebecca Pearson,” Sterling K. Brown, “Randall Pearson,” Chrissy Metz, “Kate

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President Joe Biden Appoints Taraji P. Henson and NBA’s Chris Paul to HBCU Advisory Board

President Joe Biden is naming actor Taraji P. Henson and the NBA’s Chris Paul to a presidential advisory board on historically Black colleges and universities.  They are among nine men and nine women Biden is appointing to the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCU’s, the White House announced Thursday. The board is tasked with advancing the goal of the of

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Louis Gossett Jr., David Alan Grier and Tamela Mann Join cast of “The Color Purple”

Casting updates for Warner Bros. Pictures upcoming film, The Color Purple,  has added a few familiar faces to the lineup. Louis Gossett Jr. has been cast as Ol’ Mister, David Alan Grier as Reverend Avery, and Tamela Mann as the First Lady. Phylicia Mpasi will join as Young Celie, Deon Cole as Alfonso, and Stephen Hill as Buster.  Additional casting and film information is listed below:  Grammy

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Amazon Music Announce “For Love & Country” Documentary Proclaiming Country Music Has Always Been Black Music

NASHVILLE—March 15, 2022—Today, Amazon Music announced For Love & Country, a new Amazon Music Original feature-length documentary that proclaims country music has always been Black music. The genre not only owes part of its origin story to Black musicians, but through its history, prominent Black voices have pushed the genre forward with little recognition or fanfare. Directed by director

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Peacock’s BEL-AIR Announces Original Cast members Daphne Maxwell Reid and Vernee Watson-Johnson as Guest Stars

Peacock’s critically-acclaimed drama series Bel-Air has reunited original The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stars Daphne Maxwell Reid (Frank’s Place, Snoops) and Vernee Watson-Johnson (General Hospital, Bob Hearts Abishola). Both will guest star in the new hit series.  Daphne Maxwell Reid will play “Helen” and Vernee Watson-Johnson will play “Janice,” members of the Art Council Board of Trustee. The two

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Kyree Irving Adds to Women’s History Month by Hiring Stepmother, Shetellia Riley Irving As Agent

Brooklyn Nets point guard, Kyree Irving just made women’s history month a little sweeter by hiring his stepmother, Shetellia Riley as his new agent. Riley is reportedly the only black woman currently representing an NBA player, according to sports reporter Shams Charania. Irving hasn’t had a professional representative since he fired Roc Nation in July

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