Year: 2021

‘FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY’ (Trailer)

Entertainment

Starring Katt Williams, LisaRaye McCoy, Keri Hilson, Rotimi, Jason Mitchell and
DC Young Fly and Featuring Latto, Keith Sweat and Lyfe Jennings 

Melvin Childs Presents, the company helmed by producer Melvin Childs, has released the first-look trailer for the highly-anticipated film, For The Love Of Money, hitting theaters nationwide just in time for Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 24th. For The Love Of Money stars Katt Williams, LisaRaye McCoy, Keri Hilson, Rotimi, Jason Mitchell, DC Young Fly, Cedric Pendleton and Jazzy Jade and features appearances by music artists Latto, Keith Sweat and Lyfe Jennings.  

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ANDY MINEO RELEASES “BEEN ABOUT IT” MUSIC VIDEO FT LECRAE

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SINGLE AND VIDEO PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIP-HOP’S ICONIC ARTISTS THROUGH THE RECREATION OF THEIR ALBUM ARTWORK!

In the midst of his “The Return To Never Land” Tour Andy Mineo got the call he’d been waiting for! The world will finally get to see his new music video for “Been About It,” ft Lecrae! With his Never Land II album critically acclaimed with over 7 million streams in 1 week, Andy Mineo, is poised for crossover success! 

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BMI ANNOUNCES THE HONOREES OF THE 2021 BMI R&B/HIP-HOP AWARDS

Entertainment

Doja Cat, Lydia Asrat, Metro Boomin, Roddy Ricch and Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing among the top award recipients

 BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is excited to celebrate the 2021 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, paying tribute to the top songwriters, producers and music publishers of the previous year. The online celebration was unveiled today across all BMI digital and social channels. Top honors were presented for Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Publisher of the Year in addition to the awards for the 35 most-performed R&B/Hip-Hop Songs of the previous year. For the complete list of winners and to view exclusive video content,including special messages from the honorees and personal accounts of the songwriting process behind some of the award-winning songs,visit www.bmi.com/randbhiphop2021.

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NELLY NAMED THE “I AM HIP HOP” AWARD RECIPIENT FOR THE 2021 “BET HIP HOP AWARDS

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Today BET announces DOUBLE DIAMOND SELLING SUPERSTAR rapper and entrepreneur Nelly as the “BET Hip Hop Awards” recipient of the 2021 “I Am Hip Hop” Award. From chart-topping hits that include “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” (feat. Kelly Rowland), “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” and “Cruise” (with Florida Georgia Line), to his popular fashion line Apple Bottoms, to starring in the hit series Real Husbands of Hollywood, and his own reality show Nellyville, the charismatic, multi-platinum music icon will be celebrated for his massive contributions to music and the culture at large. The “BET Hip Hop Awards” premieres Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 9:00 PM ET/PT.

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2021 BET Hip Hop Awards: BET Announces This Year’s Nominees

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BET announces the nominees for the 16th annual “BET HIP HOP AWARDS,” honoring the past year in hip hop music across 17 categories, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders. With the theme of unity as expressed by its tagline In Hip Hop We Stand, the 2021 “BET HIP HOP AWARDS will tape from the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, October 1 and will premiere Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 9 PM ET/PT on BET, and simulcast internationally on BET Africa on Wednesday, October 6 AT 3 AM CAT.

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Chris Tucker Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament

Entertainment, Red Carpet

The Chris Tucker Foundation Held it’s Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at the exclusive Eagle’s Landing Golf Club In Stockbridge, Ga.

Actor, comedian and humanitarian Chris Tucker was joined by his celebrity friends at the 6th Annual Chris Tucker Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament to raise funds for important programs supporting children and education in the Atlanta community.


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2021 BET Hip Hop Awards Returns To Atlanta

Entertainment

The 2021 “BET Hip Hop Awards” will return to Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, October 1, with the broadcast premiere airing Tuesday, October 5, at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. The annual celebration will bring together the hottest names in hip hop to pay homage to the best in hip hop culture. The BET “Hip Hop Awards” reigns as one of the top three cable award shows for Black viewers of 2021 (BET Awards (#1), NAACP Image Awards (#2) and BET Hip Hop Awards (#3)* and ranks in the Top 10 for most social cable awards show in 2020.** The official 2021 “BET Hip Hop Awards” nominations, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers and presenters are to be announced at a later date. BET will work closely with Fulton County to support community vaccination efforts and ensure adherence to COVID-19 protocols.

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REMINISCENCE

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In Theaters and HBO Max August 20

From writer/director/producer Lisa Joy comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ action thriller “Reminiscence,” starring Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson and Thandiwe Newton.

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Michael B. Jordan stars in A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN

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Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (Chanté Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family.

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‘Karen’ Red Carpet in Atlanta

Red Carpet

KAREN is a thriller about a racist woman who takes it as a personal mission to displace the new Black family that just moved into the neighborhood: they won’t back down without a fight. The film releases on Friday, August 13. Karen is an upcoming American thriller film written and directed by Coke Daniels and starring Taryn Manning.

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King Richard starring Will Smith (Trailer)

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Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “King Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (“Ali,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Bad Boys for Life”) stars as Richard, under the direction of Reinaldo Marcus Green (“Monsters and Men”).

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New Bounce Dramedy ‘Johnson’ Series Produced By Cedric the Entertainer Starring Thomas Q. Jones, Deji Laray & D.L. Hughley

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Scripps’ Bounce, the first and only broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans will be premiering its newest series, Johnson, onSunday, August 1st with back-to-back episodes starting at 8:00pm EST. 
Centering on four life-long best friends in Atlanta, all of whom share the same last name (Johnson), the series revolves around what happens when the four guys find themselves in vastly different places in their lives and it begins to threaten their bond. 

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“BMF” Trailer

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STARZ announced the worldwide premiere date for the new original series “BMF,” with never-before-seen teaser trailer and art. Inspired by true legends, “BMF” tells the story of the real-life, American crime family: The Flenorys, set in 1980s Detroit. The series will premiere worldwide on Sunday, September 26 at 9 PM ET/PT then move to its regular timeslot at 8 PM ET/PT starting on Sunday, October 3. The series will air across all STARZ platforms in the U.S. and Canada and will air day and date internationally on the STARZPLAY premium streaming platform across Europe, Latin America and Japan.

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SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY

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In Theaters and HBO Max July 16, 2021 Welcome to the Jam! NBA champion and global icon LeBron James goes on an epic adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny with the animated/live-action event “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” from director Malcolm D. Lee and an innovative filmmaking team including Ryan Coogler and Maverick Carter.

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Taraji P. Henson Will Host The 2021 BET Awards, Queen Latifah Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

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“For more than 20 years, the BET Awards have been a celebration of Black creativity, art and excellence,” said Henson. “Returning live, this year’s show will be unlike anything we have ever seen before, and I am honored to be sharing the stage with so many powerful and prolific women in music and entertainment. The BET Awards will once again be at the forefront of Black culture.”

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Triller Kicks Off FIGHT CLUB Hosted By Mario Lopez & Snoop Dogg + Meek Mill, Farruko

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Triller Fight Club has announced a stacked undercard for LOPEZ vs. KAMBOSOS JR. set for Saturday, June 19 at Miami’s loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins. FITE will broadcast globally the undercard free-of-charge starting at 3:30pm ET with the Pay-Per-View startingat 9:00 p.m. ET. Ticket and Pay-Per-View purchase information can be found at www.TrillerFightClub.com.

The event is headlined by the first defense from Brooklyn, New York’s ‘The Takeover’ Teofimo Lopez, (16-0, 12 KOs), of his Undisputed Lightweight World Titles (WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF, RING) against Mandatory Challenger, ‘Ferocious’ George Kambosos Jr., (19-0, 10 KOs), of Sydney, Australia scheduled for 12-rounds.

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THE “BET AWARDS” – RETURNS LIVE JUNE 27TH FROM THE MICROSOFT THEATER AT L.A

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BETannounced today that the 2021 “BET Awards” will return LIVE, Sunday, June 27th, from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live. Culture’s biggest night will celebrate the brightest stars across music, television, film, sports, and social impact. The 2020 “BET Awards” broke ground as the first official award show to move forward during the global pandemic and claimed the top spot as the #1 Cable Awards Show among P18-49 for the 2020 broadcast season, for thesixth consecutive calendar year (2015-2020)*.

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BLACK MUSIC HONORS TO CELEBRATE ANGIE STONE, GINUWINE, MARVIN SAPP, RAMSEY LEWIS, AND MORE

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May 3, 2021 – In recognition and celebration of Black Music Month, Chicago-based television production company Central City Productions will present the 2021 Black Music Honors in commemoration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated holiday honoring the end of slavery in the United States, which is officially celebrated on June 19th. The evening of celebrations and special moments will be pre-taped at the City Winery in Nashville, Tennessee, and televised in national broadcast syndication starting June 5 to July 4, 2021 and on Saturday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m. EST on Bounce TV.

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WATCH THE NEW TRAILER FOR “BADDIES ATL”

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“Baddies: ATL” is the newest series from ZEUS starring the original bad girls of reality tv Executive Producers Natalie Nunn & Tanisha Thomas along with Janelle Shanks, Seven Craft, Sarah Oliver, Christina Salgado, Judi Jai, Mehgan James and introducing Sidney Starr. “Baddies: ATL” premieres Sunday, May 16th on Zeus. Zeus is available on Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Fire TV and Chromecast – subscribe by visiting TheZeusNetwork.com. 

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Daniel Kaluuya wins best supporting actor Oscar for Judas and the Black Messiah

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Daniel Kaluuya has won the best supporting actor Oscar for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah at the Academy Awards.

Man, man. Thank you God. Thank you God. I can’t be here without your guidance and you’re your protection. I’d like to thank my mum. Thank you so much for pouring into me. You gave me everything. You gave me your factory settings. [laughter] So I can stand at my fullest height. Um, love to my sister, love to my niece, my friends, my family, everyone I love, from London Town to Kampala. I’d like to thank my team, incredible support. Bro, we out here, yo. Man. Man. It’s good, come and dance. Ryan, Zinzi, Sev, Proximity, everyone at Proximity. Charles King, man, Everyone at MACRO, Bron, Participant. Nigel. Everyone at Warner Brothers. Thank you so much for everything you poured into this. Everything you poured into this. It’s so hard to make a film and make a film about a man like this, and they made it possible, they made it happen. I share this honor with the gift that is Lakeith Stanfield.

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Joseline’s Cabaret Atlanta:Red Carpet

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Photo Credit: Shy White for Kingsmen Media

Hit series Joseline’s Cabaret, returns for season 2, but this year the Puerto Rican Princess is taking her talents to the ATL! This time, there will be even more passion, drama and crazy as Joseline works to fulfill her dream of turning dancers, hustlers and porn stars into a serious and sexy cabaret troupe. 

Kingsmen Media was on the scene at the Atlanta Red Carpet Premiere. Check put video by Kingsmen and photos by Shy White.

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‘THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD’ starring Angelina Jolie

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In Theaters and HBO Max on May 14, 2021

From New Line Cinema comes the thriller “Those Who Wish Me Dead,” starring Angelina Jolie and directed by Taylor Sheridan.

Oscar winner Jolie (“Girl, Interrupted,” the “Maleficent” films) stars as Hannah, a smoke jumper still reeling from the loss of three lives she failed to save from a fire when she comes across a traumatized 12-year-old boy with nowhere else to turn.

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KELLY PRICE RELEASES NEW EP GRACE

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Motown Gospel, one of the premiere recording labels for gospel music, in partnership with SANG GIRL! Inc., celebrates the release of nine-time GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter Kelly Price’s second gospel project, GRACE. The release of GRACE comes fifteen years after Price’s acclaimed gospel album, This Is Who I Am, which hit #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chartand landed in the top ten of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Grace is available now wherever music is sold and streamed digitally. Purchase GRACE at: https://KellyPrice.lnk.to/GRACE

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Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson star in “Spiral: From the Book of Saw” (Trailer)

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SYNOPSIS: A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. Working in the shadow of his father, an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.

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“Saints & Sinners” Trailer-New Season Premiering Sunday, April 11

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Bounce released the official trailer and key art for the fifth drama series “Saints & Sinners,” which is produced in partnership with Swirl Film’s Eric Tomosunas & Ron Robinson (Behind the Movement: The Rosa Parks Story, Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story, Tales, Pride & Prejudice). Nigel Campbell serves as the showrunner/executive producer of the series and Saints & Sinners: Judgment Day film, which he also wrote.

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Disney’s “CRUELLA” in Theaters and Disney+ on May 28

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Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. “Cruella,” which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar® winner Emma Thompson (“Howards End,” “Sense & Sensibility”). But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella. 

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“Snowfall” Renewed for Fifth Season on FX

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FX has renewed its acclaimed drama series Snowfall for season five, it was announced yesterday by Eric Schrier, President, FX Entertainment.

Through the first three episodes of season four, Snowfall is enjoying an incredible +41% increase in Total Viewers, averaging 5.1 million Total Viewers across all platforms. Five episodes remain in the current 10-episode fourth season, which airs Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT on FX and available for streaming the next day on FX on Hulu. Season four concludes on April 21st.  The acclaimed drama series created by the late Academy Award® and Emmy® nominated director John Singleton, Eric Amadio and Showrunner Dave Andron.

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