“David Makes Man” is a one-hour lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”), his firstTV project. McCraney serves as executive producer of the series alongside Dee Harris-Lawrence (“Shots Fired,””Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.”) who serves as showrunner. Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy(“Revenge”) under their Page Fright production banner, Michael B. Jordan via his Outlier Society Productions and OprahWinfrey are also executive producers. Read more: http://www.oprah.com/app/david-makes-man.html#ixzz5xowwbg1D David (Akili McDowell) walks the school’s county-approved clinical psychiatrist (Ruben Santiago-Hudson) through his day including his class presentation which helps repair his relationship with…
Month: August 2019
Black Girls Rock Awards 2019 Yellow Carpet
The 2019 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards will premiere on Sunday, September 8th, 2019, at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT on BET. The line-up will include India.Arie, Common, Erykah Badu, Ari Lennox,…
Brandy To Be Honored With the BMI President’s Award at the 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Brandy with the BMI President’s Award at its 2019 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on Thursday, August 29th. The private event, held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President Creative (Atlanta), Catherine Brewton.
“As a singer/songwriter, actress and humanitarian, Brandy is a triple threat in every sense of the word,” said Brewton. “Her timeless hits about love and heartbreak were anthems to many coming of age during the 90s and secured her place in R&B history.” Brewton added, “We are so excited to honor Brandy with the BMI President’s Award and look forward to celebrating a night of great music.”
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TOBYMAC, HILLSONG WORSHIP AND KIRK FRANKLIN SET TO PERFORM AT 50TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the first round of all-star performers for the historic 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards, set for October 15 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville. The landmark event will feature performances by Contemporary Christian Music trailblazer TobyMac, chart-topping modern worship group Hillsong Worship and award-winning Gospel legend, Kirk Franklin. In conjunction with the performer announcement, GMA recognizes Nature’s Nate Honey Co. and Christian Healthcare Ministries as premier sponsors of the 50th anniversary. The Dove Awards will air on TBN on Sunday, October 20, 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST. Find your TBN local listings here.
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“MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN,” (Trailer)STARRING EDWARD NORTON, BRUCE WILLIS, GUGU MBATHA-RAW AND MICHAEL KENNETH WILLIAMS
MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN (Warner Bros. Pictures)
In Theaters on November 1
‘Matrix 4’ is Coming with Lana Wachowski Directing
According to Variety, Lana Wachowski will write and direct the upcoming Matrix 4.Keanu Reevesand Carrie-Anne Moss will also be reprising their roles of Neo and Trinity.
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THE BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® AWARDS 2019 HOSTED BY EMMY-NOMINATED ACTRESS NIECY NASH
BET Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO, Executive Producer and Creator of BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® are excited to announce Emmy-nominated actress, Niecy Nash as host of The 2019 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards on BET. This year’s celebration will tape on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, NJ. The broadcast will premiere on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT on BET.
The 2019 star-studded line up of celebrants include Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominated actress, director, and producer Angela Bassett (Icon Award), Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy-winning actress and director Regina King (Star Power Award), GRAMMY-Award winning singer/songwriter Ciara (Rock Star Award), Academy Award and Emmy Award-nominated producer and industry trailblazer Debra Martin Chase (Shot Caller Award) two-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician H.E.R. (Young Gifted and Black Award), and activists The Mothers of The Movement Sybrina Fulton, Geneva Reed Veal, Gwen Carr, Lucy McBath, Maria Hamilton and Cleopatra Pendleton-Cowley (Community Change Agent Award).
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A CINDERELLA STORY: CHRISTMAS WISH
This October, Warner Bros Home Entertainment will have you singing and dancing in your seats with the enchanting tale – A CINDERELLA STORY:CHRISTMAS WISH – and we have the first look at photos from the film!
Give the gift of Christmas in August and share these photos with your audience today! Please make sure to let them know – they can bring home the music & magic of A CINDERELLA STORY: CHRISTMAS WISHon October 15 on Digital and October 29 on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD!
REVOLT SUMMIT UNVEILS ITS POWER OF HIP HOP LINEUP OF LEADING INDUSTRY SPEAKERS FOR ATLANTA SUMMIT
Three-Day Summit to Feature Conversations with Top Players in Hip Hop including Quality Control’s Coach K and Pierre “Pee” Thomas, as Co-Chairs, along with Jermaine Dupri, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, T.I., Ester Dean and more
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GMA Announces Nominees for 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards
THE 50TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED TODAY WITH LAUREN DAIGLE LEADING ARTIST NOMINATIONS WITH SIX
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today the nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards, revealed exclusively on Facebook ‘Live’ with the help of Natalie Grant, Jekalyn Carr and Karen Peck. This historic celebration will take place on Tuesday, October 15 in Nashville, Tennessee. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the show on Sunday, October 20, 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST. Voting for the final winners will run August 21 through August 28.
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Ricky Dillard Signs With Motown Gospel
Motown Gospel is honored to announce the official signing of iconic choirmaster Ricky Dillard today. Known for his skillful directing and inimitable presentation marked by high energy, acrobatics and charisma, the 3-time GRAMMY®nominee will record his Motown Gospel debut album, along with his unparalleled choir, New G, live in Chicago on Saturday, September 28, 2019 beginning at 2:00PM at Haven of Rest Missionary Baptist Church on 7925 South Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617.
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Aspire TV to Broadcast HBCU Gameday’s “The No Huddle” & “HBCU 101” This Fall
August 9, 2019 — HBCU Gameday has partnered with Aspire TVto bring its flagship football program, “The No Huddle,” and new series, “HBCU 101,” to the network’s weekend slate beginning Saturday, September 7.
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