NBA Legends Tracy McGrady and Jalen Rose will return to Qatar this week to experience the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ live and in person. Rose will also join David Jacoby in Doha to film episodes of their popular podcast and television program Jalen & Jacoby. Interviews from the World Cup will air on Jalen & Jacoby during the week of Dec. 5.
This is a return trip to Doha for McGrady, Rose, and Jacoby. The trio met U.S. Military personnel one year ago at the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, which serves as a primary logistics and command hub for U.S. operations in the Middle East. They also visited school-aged Qatari children and university students from Qatar’s Education City, learning more about the country’s efforts to partner with the top global universities and continue to be at the forefront of education.
“Tracy, Jacoby, and I got a chance to visit Doha about a year ago to see the preparations for the largest sporting event of the year,” said Jalen Rose. “I couldn’t wait to come back to Qatar and experience the World Cup for myself. All eyes are on Qatar right now and I’m thrilled to see it all come together in one of the most beautiful countries.”
“This is my third trip to Qatar and I’m grateful to be back,” said Tracy McGrady. “Every time I’m here, my family and I have been made to feel at home and the people have been incredibly welcoming. Even after the World Cup ends, I hope to come back again soon and continue to experience this part of the world.”
The trip was organized by the U.S.-based event management company, Blink.
Apple TV+ today unveiled the premiere date and a first-look at “Shrinking,” the new 10-episode comedy starring Jason Segel, and written by Emmy Award winning “Ted Lasso” co-creator Bill Lawrence, Emmy Award-winning “Ted Lasso” star, writer and co-executive producer Brett Goldstein and Segel. Also starring Harrison Ford in one of his first major television roles, “Shrinking” will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Friday, January 27, on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.
“Shrinking” follows a grieving therapist (played by Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own.
In addition to Segel and Ford, “Shrinking” stars Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, and Lukita Maxwell.
The new series is produced by Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence is under an overall deal, and Lawrence’s Doozer Productions. Lawrence, Segel, Goldstein, Neil Goldman, James Ponsoldt, Randall Winston, Jeff Ingold, and Liza Katzer serve as executive producers. Lawrence, Segel, and Goldstein created the series and wrote the first episode, which was directed by Ponsoldt.
“Shrinking” marks the second collaboration for Apple TV+ and Segel, following his starring role in Apple Original Film “The Sky is Everywhere.” The series also marks the third partnership for Apple, Lawrence and Warner Bros. Television, alongside global phenomenon “Ted Lasso,” and upcoming drama series “Bad Monkey.” Goldstein currently stars and serves as writer and co-executive producer on “Ted Lasso,” which was recently honored with the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Comedy series for the second year in a row, as well as a back-to-back win in Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Goldstein.
The series will join a growing offering of hit and award-winning comedy series on Apple TV+ including “Ted Lasso,” “Mythic Quest,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Physical,” “The Afterparty,”“Central Park”,” “Bad Sisters,” “Trying” and more.
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with 290 wins and 1,246 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and this year’s Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”
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In this new three-part docuseries, Casey Anthony addresses the public and finally tells her side of the story that polarized conversation in living rooms across America.
In the summer of 2008, the heartbreaking disappearance of Caylee Anthony captivated the nation and led to a sensational trial and stunning acquittal. The 2-year-old’s mother, Casey Anthony, was quickly identified as a suspect in the case after providing police with a bizarre and fictitious story about Caylee’s babysitter kidnapping her a month earlier.
Years later, the mystery of what happened to the 2-year-old in her final moments still remains.
“I’m excited and grateful to start working with Amazon Studios to bring movies to Prime Video,” said Perry. “Jennifer Salke and the entire team have welcomed me with open arms, and I’m looking forward to continuing telling unique stories and bringing my next projects to the global audiences that they reach.”
“Tyler Perry is undeniably one of the most prolific creators of our time,” commented Salke, who currently serves as the head of Amazon Studios. “He is a true multihyphenate who has defined his own incredible brand of storytelling and inspired people all over the world with his series and films. We are excited to collaborate with Tyler and his teams to bring even more of his fantastic signature films to our global audiences.”
November 28, 2022 – Today, Urban One announced the return of the annual URBAN ONE HONORS taping in Atlanta, GA on Friday, December 2, 2022. The two-hour telecast premieres Monday, January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One and will be hosted by R&B singer and actor, Tank. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.
ARES Modena, an innovative luxury coachbuilder, after announcing in August 2022 the admission of three new shareholders with profound experience in the automotive, finance and luxury sectors – Alfredo Altavilla, Boris Collardi e Marco Bizzarri – has the pleasure of hosting them again on November 25th and 26th 2022 at the ARES Studio based in Zürich to present the new E-Mobility range and to define the business’ medium-long term strategic objectives.
ARES’ innovative electric product range will be manufactured starting from 2023, and consist of:
Soul and R&B music was full of life, last Saturday night at the feel good party of the year, the “Soul Train Awards” 2022 presented by BET. Hosted by award-winning comedian and actor Deon Cole, the “Soul Train Awards” 2022 featured an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment. Beyoncé led the night with three wins for Album of The Year, Song of the Year and Best Collaboration with Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers. Watch an encore airing of “Soul Train Awards” 2022 Sunday, November 27 at 8 PM ET/PT and Thursday, December 1 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. The “Soul Train Awards” 2022 will air internationally on BET Africa on Sunday, November 27 at 3:00 CAT,BET Franceon Thursday, December 1at 20:45 PM CET. The show will also be available to watch on My5 and Sky On-Demand in the UK beginning Thursday, December 1.
Lifetime has an excited slate of upcoming holiday movies including the original film,Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmasstarring Naturi Naughton, Lorea Turner and Luke James. The film is set to premiere Saturday, December 10th on Lifetime at 8PM ET. The family film was executive produced by 16x GRAMMY Winner Kirk Franklin who stars in the film as well.
Taylor Swift broke her own record of the most wins of any artist in the history of the American Music Awards Sunday night by clinching the top spot in the winner’s circle with six wins at the “2022 American Music Awards” (AMAs), to bring her total count to 40 wins. The year’s hottest night in music represents top achievements in music determined by the fans, for the fans. Hosted by Wayne Brady, the thrilling evening filled with world premiere performances and pop culture moments aired live on ABC from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles.
Apple Original Films revealed today the trailer for highly anticipated film “Emancipation,” directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Equalizer”) and starring and produced by Will Smith (“King Richard,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Ali”). “Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom. The film is inspired by the 1863 photos of “Whipped Peter,” taken during a Union Army medical examination, that first appeared in Harper’s Weekly. One image, known as “The Scourged Back,” which shows Peter’s bare back mutilated by a whipping delivered by his enslavers, ultimately contributed to growing public opposition to slavery. The film will premiere in theaters on December 2, 2022, and globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, December 9, 2022.
“Emancipation” is directed by Antoine Fuqua, from a script by William N. Collage. The film is produced by Will Smith and Jon Mone through Westbrook Studios, Joey McFarland though McFarland Entertainment and Todd Black through Escape Artists. Chris Brigham, Antoine Fuqua, James Lassiter, Heather Washington, Cliff Roberts, Glen Basner and Scott Greenberg are executive producing.
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Cast:Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa, Gilbert Owuor, Mustafa Shakir, Steven Ogg, Grant Harvey, Ronnie Gene Bivens,
Jayson Warner Smith, Jabbar Lewis, Michael Luwoye, Aaron Moten and Imani Pullum
Writer: William N. Collage
Producers: Will Smith and Jon Mone through Westbrook Studios, Joey McFarland through McFarland Entertainment and Todd Black through
Escape Artists
Exec. Producers: Chris Brigham, Antoine Fuqua, James Lassiter, Heather Washington, Cliff
After a three-year hiatus, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy and Atlanta Tipoff Club, administrators of the national Naismith Awards, today announced the return of the ‘Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic presented by adidas,’ which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (Atlanta). The showcase will feature eight boys teams and four girls teams.
Crystal Khalil and Dr. Nicole LaBeach, Volition Enterprises and Sister Diamonds Co-CEOs, are proud to visit South Africa with its partner, Caring For Others, to provide ladies empowerment initiatives and products in Johannesburg from Nov. 22 to Nov. 27 and Cape Town from Nov. 28 to Dec. 7.
Femme It Forward, the revolutionary female-led music and entertainment company Empowering creative and accomplished female visionaries, held its inaugural Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala, recognizing trailblazing women in entertainment who empower, uplift, and inspire change. Convening a host of notables, artists, influencers, executives, and tastemakers for an unforgettable evening, the star-studded red carpet ceremony recognized an illustrious group of women who represent all facets of culture and who have made the biggest impact in their respective fields.
From BBC Studios and narrated by Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman, comes this unprecedented six-part series, an epic tale 13.8 billion years in the making. Blending stunning wildlife footage with eye-popping cosmic special effects, it takes viewers on a fascinating adventure to explore the connections that drive our natural world. From the birth of the Sun to the birth of a sea turtle, Our Universe uses groundbreaking animation to dramatize the spectacular celestial forces that generated our solar system, while modern camera and CGI technology bring the audience up close and personal with some of the most iconic, charismatic animals on Earth. Watch the changing seasons impact an Alaskan brown bear and her cubs; learn what a single blade of grass has to do with a hungry cheetah on the Serengeti; soar through the waters of the Southern Ocean as the romance of two penguins underscores the most powerful force in the galaxy. Designed for viewers of all ages, this is the story of how life came to be on this fragile, resilient, irreplaceable planet we call home.
A NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY SERIES
A BBC STUDIOS PRODUCTION
Narrated by Morgan Freeman
Release Date: November 22, 2022
Details: 6 x 45 min episodes
Produced, Written and Directed by: Alice Jones, Stephen Cooter, Naomi Austin
The documentary-feature film, “UNSPOKEN,” has been named an Official Selection for the 19th annual Rome International Film Festival (RIFF). The debut feature film from Georgia-based filmmaker Stephanie Calabrese will screen in-person on Nov. 12 at 1:15 p.m. at the Rome City Auditorium (601 Broad St.).
“UNSPOKEN” shatters a code of silence that has distanced neighbor from neighbor for generations. By tracing her journey as a small town Georgia resident, Calabrese uncovers buried truths and explores how the tight-knit community has been impacted by its racial divide deepened in part by the 1946 Moores Ford Lynching, also known as the “the last mass lynching in America.” Sourced from 40 interviews with fellow Monroe residents and research over the course of three and a half years, the film offers an insider’s intimate look at the impact of the lynching, segregation and integration through today.
Caring For Others, a 501(c)(3) on a mission to eradicate poverty, announced world-renowned Earvin “Magic” Johnson as its headlining speaker for the fourth annual International Poverty Forum taking place on March 17, 2023 at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta.
Big Bank of Big Facts Radio and Patrick Week of Basement Entertainment had celebrities and influencers in a frenzy filled with uncontrollable laughs at the sold-out launch of The Shhh Show. Hosted at the historic Buckhead Theater on Thursday, November 4th, The Shhh Show is a live entertainment series created to launch the careers of undiscovered talent. But first, they must win over The Shhh Show, no hold’s bar tough audience.
Thirteen talented acts from around the country competed to win a cash prize of $2000, a diamond necklace from Clarity Custom Jewelry, two interviews on The Big Facts Radio with Big Bank, and iHeart’s 105.3, and another chance to compete on the next show scheduled for February 14, 2023. Singer ZayTeegy won this month’s competition with her sultry voice and amazing stage performance.
Nike has suspended its relationship with Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving in the wake of the controversy surrounding his social media post about a book and movie containing antisemitic tropes, the company announced Friday night.
Nike also said it will no longer launch Irving’s new shoe, the Kyrie 8.
Before the Grammys, multi-platinum sales, and releasing the #1 Album on Billboard’s Top 200 Charts (Anomaly,2014), Reach Records’ president & co-founder, LECRAE, dropped arguably the most seminal project in his catalog, Church Clothes. In the ten years since Church Clothes initially dropped, Lecrae has evolved from an artist into a New York Times best-selling author, investor, thought leader, entrepreneur, activist, financial educator, and philanthropist. Yet, his mission remains the same, to represent faith and hip-hop with an unashamed edge!
Global luxury brand Gaucho – Buenos Aires hosted an Exclusive Dinner last night November 3rd at their flagship store in the Miami Design District, where Miami VIPs such as Real Housewives of MiamiAdriana de Moura, Julia Lemigova and Kiki Barth enjoyed authentic Argentinian cuisine alongside CEO of Gaucho Holdings, Scott Mathis, and Creative Director, Lautaro García De La Peña and previewed their latest collection and homewear line to learn more about the overall Gaucho brand including Algodon Wines and Algodon Wine Estates.
Real Housewives of MiamiKiki Barth attended the Gaucho – Buenos Aires Exclusive Dinner inside their flagship store in Miami Design district (Photo Credit: Renato Freitas)
Real Housewives of MiamiAdriana De Moura attended the Gaucho – Buenos Aires Exclusive Dinner inside their flagship store in Miami Design district (Photo Credit: Renato Freitas)
Real Housewives of Miami Julia Lemigova and Kiki Barth attended the Gaucho – Buenos Aires Exclusive Dinner inside their flagship store in Miami Design district (Photo Credit: Renato Freitas) Gaucho Group Holdings CEO Scott Mathis, Creative Director Lautaro García de la Peña and Business Development Matias Mazza attended the Gaucho – Buenos Aires Exclusive Dinner inside their flagship store in Miami Design district (Photo Credit: Renato Freitas).
The show’s special appearances include Cara Delevingne, Damson Idris, Marsai Martin, Taraji P. Henson, Ángela Aguilar, Avani Gregg, Bella Poarch, and more, who will all be wearing pieces from the new Savage X Fenty drop. Those items will also be available for purchase on Nov. 9 in the Amazon Fashion Store.
Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos are reportedly interested in a partnership to purchase the Washington Commanders, sources with knowledge of the situation told TMZ Sports on Thursday (November 3).
“Dan and Tanya Snyder and the Washington Commanders announced today that they have hired BoA Securities to consider potential transactions,” the Commanders said in a statement re-shared by CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones on Wednesday (November 2). “The Snyders remain committed to the team, all of its employees and its countless fans to putting the best product on the field and continuing the work to set the gold standard for workplaces in the NFL.
Recognizing the year’s highest achievers in unscripted television production, the 9th Annual American Reality Television Awards (ARTAS) will premiere on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 5PM PT / 8PM ET . Hosted by the vivacious film and television actress Vivica A. Fox,the 60-minute show is produced in partnership with Reel Mood and celebrates the genre’s “best-in-class” across 21 individual categories.
Today,Comcast NBCUniversal and FaceForward Productions announced acclaimed actress Meagan Good will appear in the upcoming three-part docuseries The Black Beauty Effect, set to premiere on November 25th on the Black Experience on Xfinity channel, a first-of-its-kind destination of Black entertainment featuring the ultimate in Black storytelling. From creator and executive producers Andrea Lewis(Degrassi: The Next Generation, Black Actress); and executive producer Emmy-nominee CJ Faison (Giants & Junebug), Jackie Aina and Kahlana Barfield Brown, the docuseries will spotlight the social change that has taken place in the beauty industry, as told from the perspective of the successful Black women who galvanized it.
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