Month: November 2022

2X GRAMMY AWARD WINNER LL COOL J SET TO BE HONORED AT 5TH ANNUAL URBAN ONE HONORS IN ATLANTA

Entertainment

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.

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ARES’ SHAREHOLDERS IN ZÜRICH FOR THE NEW E-MOBILITY RANGE

Entertainment

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:

• E-bike

• Kickscooter

• Scooter

• Motorbike

• City car

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2022 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS WINNERS: BEYONCÉ, LIZZO, CHRIS BROWN, SILK SONIC, AND JAZMINE SULLIVAN

Red Carpet

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 France on Thursday, December 1 at 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.

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Naturi Naughton & Luke James Star in ‘Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas’ on Lifetime

Entertainment

Lifetime has an excited slate of upcoming holiday movies including the original film, Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas starring 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. 

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“2022 American Music Awards” Full Slate of Winners and Show Highlights

Entertainment

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.

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Hawks and Atlanta Tipoff Club Announce the Return of ‘Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic

Sports

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.

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FEMME IT FORWARD INAUGURAL
GIVE HER FLOWHERS AWARDS GALA

Entertainment, Red Carpet

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.

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Georgia Filmmaker Uncovers Buried Truths Caused by Racial Divide in Small Town Georgia

Entertainment

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.

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Mike Epps, Donell Jones, TK Kirkland, and More Attend The Shhh Show

Hiphop News

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.

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LECRAE RELEASES THE LAST IN THE CHURCH CLOTHES 4 MIXTAPE SERIES

Hiphop News

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! 

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Vivica A. Fox to Host 9th Annual American Reality Television Awards

Entertainment

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.

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MEAGAN GOOD TO APPEAR IN UPCOMING DOCUSERIES “THE BLACK BEAUTY EFFECT”

Entertainment

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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