THE POWER OF HOPE Director Kalia Love Jones Receives The PAFF Youth Visionary Award
by A.A. Cristi - June 11, 2021 Kalia Love Jones, 14-year old director of 'The Power of Hope' animated short film receives the prestigious Youth Visionary Award from the 29th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival. Laya DeLeon Hayes, actress in the CBS drama, 'The Equalizer' and the voice of Doc on 'Doc McStuffins' on Disney Ju... 
OWN's Popular Docu-Series BLACK LOVE Returns For Season 3 This August
by Tori Hartshorn - July 01, 2019 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the third season of its popular docu-series “Black Love” will premiere on Saturday, August 10 at 9:00 p.m. ETPT. The series, which celebrates love stories from the Black community, ranked number one last season in its Saturday night time slot across broadca... 
VIDEO: Mariah Carey, Kerry Washington & More Honor Debbie Allen in Celebration of DANCE DREAMS: HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER
by Sarah Leiber - December 10, 2020 Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Shonda Rhimes, Kerry Washington and more send DEBBIE ALLEN kind words and virtual flowers in celebration of her new Netflix documentary, DANCE DREAMS: HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER. ... 
Craig Zadan Memorial Fund Established to Benefit School Theatre Programs in Communities of Color
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2020 The Educational Theatre Foundation has announced the establishment of the Craig Zadan Memorial Fund For Racial Equity In School Theatre, honoring the late award-winning producer of stage, screen, and television. ... 
Oprah Interviews Eddie Murphy on THE OPRAH CONVERSATION April 9th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 09, 2021 He joins fellow NAACP inductee Oprah for a conversation about the cultural impact of his 1988 film “Coming To America,” and how the long-awaited sequel, “Coming 2 America,” made it to the screen. ... 
Oprah Winfrey Network President Tina Perry to Keynote FACULTY SEMINAR: THE CONFERENCE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 06, 2020 The Television Academy Foundation today announced that in partnership with KIA Motors America, it will present its annual “Faculty Seminar: The Conference” for college media educators nationwide, presented virtually Monday - Wednesday, Oct. 26-28, 2020.... 
Brigitte McCray Joins TV One as SVP, Original Programming and Production
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2019 TV One and CLEO TV General Manager Michelle Rice officially announced today that veteran television executive Brigitte McCray has joined the network's senior leadership team as the Senior Vice President, Original Programming and Production. In her new role, McCray provides strategic direction for al... 
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Institute Of Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2020 For 75 years, the Pittsburgh CLO has been in the forefront of developing world-class musical theater. For the past three decades, it has also been an industry leader in creating innovative arts education programs.... 
Guy Carrington, Reginald Hudlin, David Jammy and Ian Stewart Join Jimmy Kimmel as Executive Producers of the EMMY AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 23, 2020 Emmy Award-nominated producers Guy Carrington, Reginald Hudlin, David Jammy and Ian Stewart will executive produce the 72nd Emmy Awards along with previously announced host and executive producer Jimmy Kimmel. ... 
A New Musical Revue THE BOOMER BOYS is Coming to Arlington's Regent Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2019 A new musical comedy revue The Boomer Boys will perform at the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. in Arlington on Saturday, November 23 at 8 p.m. In this hilarious musical revue, a fun-loving 'fat pack' (Jeff Babey, Tom Frascatore, Gary Shaffer, Billy Van Zandt) of middle-aged men realize that the best w... 
Megan Thee Stallion Announces New Hot Girl Summer Anthem 'Thot Sh*t'
by TV News Desk - June 07, 2021 ‘Thot Shit’ is a track that celebrates women unapologetically enjoying themselves, doing whatever they want, whenever they want, regardless of what the critics have to say. ... 
Hugh Jackman to Host MPTF's REEL STORIES, REAL LIVES Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 25, 2020 On Tuesday, October 20, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will host its ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event hosted by longtime advocate and supporter Hugh Jackman. ... 
A CONVERSATION WITH STACEY ABRAMS Announced at King's Theatre, October 26
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2021 Kings Theatre in association with New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced a one-night only engagement with political leader, voting rights activist, entrepreneur, and NYTimes bestselling author, Stacey Abrams.... 
Viola Davis Wins Desert Palm Achievement Award for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 08, 2021 For her leading role in the film adaptation of August Wilson's 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' Viola Davis has been honored by the Palm Springs Film Festival with the Desert Palm Achievement Award. ... 
Misty Copeland to be Honored With the Spingarn Medal at NAACP Image Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2021 Today, in a historical first, the NAACP announced that it will be awarding two recipients, NBA superstar Stephen Curry and The Women’s National Basketball Players Association, with the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards. Additionally, Misty Copeland will be honored with the prestigious Spingarn Medal.... 
THE POWER OF HOPE Animated Short Film Receives A 2021 NAACP Image Award Nomination
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2021 The Oscar qualifying animated short film 'The Power of Hope' directed by Kalia Love Jones is nominated for a 2021 NAACP Image Award in the Motion Picture category of Outstanding Short Form (Animated). ... 
VIDEO: Wayne Brady Talks GAME OF TALENTS on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - March 30, 2021 Wayne Brady joins Hoda and Jenna to discuss hosting and executive producing the competition-variety show “Game of Talents.” He also talks about being a father to his daughter, Maile Masako Brady, who is going off to college in the fall.... 
Broadway and Film Actress Paula Kelly Dies at 76
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2020 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Paula Kelly, actress of stage and screen, has died. She was 76. Kelly made her Broadway debut as Mrs. Veloz in the 1964 musical Something More!, alongside Barbara Cook. Her other Broadway credits include The Dozens (1969), Paul Sills' Story Theatre (1971), Ov... 
VIDEO: Blair Underwood Says He Almost Burned Down the Set of A SOLDIER'S PLAY
by Sarah Leiber - January 22, 2020 Blair Underwood talks about what happened when he showed his family the set of 'A Soldier's Play' on Broadway.... 
Debbie Allen to Lead Livestreaming Salsa Class
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2020 Acclaimed dancer/choreographer Debbie Allen leads a free livestreaming salsa class on Sunday, April 26, 2020... 
The 52nd NAACP Image Awards to Air on BET Saturday, Feb. 20
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 16, 2020 Today the NAACP announced that the 52nd NAACP Image Awards will broadcast live on BET Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 8:00 PM ET. ... 
LIP SYNC TO THE RESCUE, Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and Featuring Country Music Superstar Luke Bryan, to Air September 9 on CBS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 12, 2019 Inspired by the viral video phenomenon #LipSyncChallenge, the new special LIP SYNC TO THE RESCUE, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, star of CBS' hit comedy THE NEIGHBORHOOD, will be broadcast Monday, Sept. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Also, country music superstar Luke Brya...
VIDEO: Watch Clips From the 'O Mother Where Art Thou' Episode of BLACK-ISH
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019 ABC has shared two clips from the 'O Mother Where Art Thou' of blackish.... 
Blair Underwood, Sarah Silverman to Star in VIRAL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 04, 2021 Underwood may be best known as Jonathan Rollins on the NBC legal drama L.A. Law, which he played for seven years.... 
Listen: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Actor and Playwright Regina Taylor
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - June 14, 2021 Today's episode features actress/director/playwright/educator/activist Regina Taylor. She is the playwright-in-residence at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, a three-year appointment through the National Playwright Residency Program established by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and HowlRound Thea... |
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