HBO ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY A TREE OF LIFE: THE PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING  

The HBO Original documentary film A TREE OF LIFE: THE PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING, from Emmy®-winning director Trish Adlesic (HBO’s “I Am Evidence,” producer on HBO’s “Gasland”), debuts WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 (9:00-10:20 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. The film is executive produced by Pittsburgh natives Michael Keaton, Billy Porter and Mark Cuban, and features an original song by Idina Menzel.

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“THE LAZARUS PROJECT”

TNT has acquired new scripted action thriller, “The Lazarus Project,” with plans to air it in early 2023, announced Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer, US Networks Group for Warner Bros. Discovery. “The Lazarus Project,” acquired from NBCUniversal Global Distribution on behalf of Sky Studios, will be the first new scripted drama to appear on TNT since the April 2022 merger that brought Discovery and WarnerMedia together as Warner Bros. Discovery. The high-impact drama is intended to appeal to broad, thrill-seeking audiences and to complement the network’s big-ticket movies and more than 800 hours of sports.  

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Svnday Releases New Single ‘Slide’ from Forthcoming Album

Svnday is proud to announce the release of his new single, “Slide,” as part of his forthcoming album, “Svnday School.” The single is available on all major streaming platforms with an accompanying music video available on YouTube

Recorded at Castle Hill Studios in Atlanta and produced by QuaXar (Darrin Hoggard), the single is the South Carolina-born, Baltimore-raised and Atlanta-polished songwriter’s first release under the multi-platinum selling, Southern hip-hop trailblazers Nappy Roots’ Not Regular record label. “Slide” is a lyrically creative exploration of musical boundaries paid with an infectious dance beat.

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Watch the Trailer for THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic (collaborators on Teen Titans Go!, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies) from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel (The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Illuminations’s Minions: The Rise of Gru), the film stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike. 

The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo. The film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and released worldwide by Universal Pictures.

Ice Cube Says Warner Bros. Rejected His New ‘Friday’ Movie 

On the latest episode of the Drink Champs podcast, Ice Cube gave fans an update on the next installment of his classic Friday franchise. The fourth and final movie has been long rumored to be on the way since Friday After Next was released in 2002.

According to Ice Cube, the film was reportedly in the works but was later blocked by Warner Bros.

“I had two scripts. I wrote one, it was the s**t. They were like, ‘Yo, we don’t want Craig and Day Day in jail.’ ‘Cause Craig and Day Day went to jail for selling weed before it was legal. I was like, ‘What you mean? This s**t is funny.’ Then after they rejected it, they had all these f**king movies about going to jail,” Ice Cube shared regarding the first script he wrote.

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Krystal Restaurants and 2 Chainz, Launch Side Chik Campaign With Influencer Brittany Renner

 Krystal, the South’s original quick-service restaurant chain today announced the unveiling of its new Side Chik chicken sandwich. To help launch the campaign, Krystal partnered with social media influencer Brittany Renner to let everyone know that you don’t have to ditch your main chicken sandwich, they just wanna be your Side Chik. The new Side Chik sandwiches are the first new menu item since partnering with 2 Chainz as its Head of Creative Marketing. 

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DJ Cassidy’s “Pass The Mic” Returns with BUSTA RHYMES, ICE CUBE, JADAKISS, METHOD MAN, REDMAN

“DJ CASSIDY’S PASS THE MIC: BET HIP HOP AWARDS EDITION” RETURNS WITH HIP HOP ICONS BUSTA RHYMES, GHOSTFACE KILLAH, ICE CUBE, JADAKISS, METHOD MAN, REDMAN, RAEKWON, 

REMY MA, RZA, STYLES P, SWIZZ BEATZ, TOO $HORT, XZIBIT, 

WARREN G, AND MORE

FINAL EDITION OF THE ACCLAIMED SERIES PREMIERES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 11:30 PM ET/PT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 

“BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2022

#PASSTHEMICONBET

BET announces the return of DJ Cassidy’s critically acclaimed, groundbreaking series “Pass The Mic” with a lineup of heavy hitters. “DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic: BET Hip Hop Awards Edition” premieres Tuesday, October 4, at 11:30 PM ET/PT following “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022

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“THE HAIR TALES” from exec producers Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela Angela Davis-Trailer

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Disney’s Onyx Collective jointly reveal the key art and official series trailer for “The Hair Tales,” a dynamic celebration of Black women’s identity, beauty, culture and humanity, uniquely expressed through the stories in our hair. “The Hair Tales” is a docuseries where six  diverse phenomenal women – Issa Rae, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, CHIKA, Marsai Martin, Chloe Bailey and Oprah Winfrey – lay their intimate hair tales on the table with Tracee Ellis Ross. Surrounded by brilliant voices of academic and cultural leaders, gifted hairdressers, and extraordinary sisters, the series presents a collage of resilience, style and purpose. 

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NFL REINVENTS PRO BOWL AS ‘THE PRO BOWL GAMES’ PRESENTED BY VERIZON, REPLACES TACKLE GAME WITH FLAG FOOTBALL

The National Football League announced today a transformation of the Pro Bowl, renaming the tentpole event as ‘The Pro Bowl Games.’ Taking place in Las Vegas in 2023, The Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon will be a week-long celebration of player skills featuring an exciting new format that spotlights Flag football. The multi-day AFC vs NFC competition will culminate in an action-packed Flag game featuring Pro Bowl players at Allegiant Stadium, and will air on ESPN and ABC on Sunday, February 5, 2023. 

Throughout the week, The Pro Bowl Games will also integrate new challenges where players showcase their football and non-football skills in unique competitions. The revamped programming allows the top stars to show off their skills and celebrate their accomplishments in a fun, memorable way, surrounded by their families and fans.

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MICHELLE OBAMA ANNOUNCES THE LIGHT WE CARRY TOUR: IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA 

Today, Live Nation and Crown, an imprint of Random House, announced Michelle Obama’s live U.S. book tour events in support of her new, highly anticipated book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. Produced by Live Nation, the six-city U.S. tour will kick off in Washington, D.C. at Warner Theatre on November 15. The book tour will also make stops in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco, before wrapping December 13 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, CA.  

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Atlanta R&B Music Experience

Monica, Tamar Braxton, Tevin Campbell, H-Town & More

Atlanta R&B Music Experience will come to the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in an event promoted by Global Events Production. The event will feature world-renowned R&B artists Monica, Tevin Campbell, H-Town, Tamar Braxton and Next. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com.

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MARY J. BLIGE GOOD MORNING GORGEOUS TOUR W/ ELLA MAI AND QUEEN NAIJ

One of Time magazine’s icons listed in “The 100 Most Influential People of 2022” and the recipient of the 2022 “Billboard ICON Award,” the undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, announces her Good Morning Gorgeous tour presented by Hologic in partnership with The Black Promoters Collective (BPC). GRAMMY Award-winning and Oscar-nominated Blige will perform in 23 cities with special guests, platinum-selling, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Ella Mai and platinum-selling rising star Queen Naija beginning on Saturday, September 17, in Greensboro, NC, and ending on Saturday, October 29 in Atlantic City, NJ. The tour also stops in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta at the award-winning State Farm Arena on Thursday, Sept. 29.

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‘REASONABLE DOUBT’ PREMIERE  WITH RAAMLA MOHAMED, LARRY WILMORE, EMAYATZY CORINEALDI, McKINLEY FREEMAN, MICHAEL EALY

On Thursday, September 22, 2022 Onyx Collective hosted the red carpet premiere for their first scripted series, a sexy legal dramaReasonable Doubt at NeueHouse in Hollywood. Creator/Executive Producer/Showrunner Raamla Mohamed and Executive Producers Larry Willmore and Pilar Savone with cast Emayatzy CorinealdiMcKinley Freeman,Michael Ealy, TIm Jo, Angela Grovey and Sean Patrick Thomas, attended the red carpet along with co-stars Aderinsola OlabodeThaddeus J. Mixson, and Co-Executive Producer Shawn Holley.

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Trina to Receive the ‘I Am Hip Hop Award’ at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

HIP HOP TRAILBLAZER TRINA NAMED “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2022

I AM HIP HOP AWARD HONOREE

ARMANI WHITE, BLEU, EST GEE, FIVIO FOREIGN, FRENCH MONTANA, GLORILLA, JOEY BADA$$, MONEYBAGG YO, N.O.R.E., 

AND PUSHA T ANNOUNCED AS PERFORMERS 

FAT JOE SET TO HOST “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2022 PREMIERING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022, AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET

Photo Credit: Drea Nicole
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Warner Bros Sets ‘Constantine’ Sequel; Keanu Reeves & Francis Lawrence To Reunite 

Warner Bros will develop another installment of the 2005 supernatural thriller Constantine, and the studio is re-teaming star Keanu Reeves and director Francis Lawrence, who made his helming debut on the original.

Akiva Goldsman will write the screenplay and produce the project through his Weed Road Pictures, alongside Bad Robot’s J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella.

CIARA UNVEILS OAM (ON A MISSION), CLINICAL SKINCARE MADE SIMPLE AND MADE FOR ALL

Introduced today, OAM (On A Mission) is a line of clinical level skincare harnessing the radiance-boosting power of Vitamin C – developed, tested, and proven for all skin tones and skin types. In addition to highly efficacious formulas, OAM has enlisted a diverse group of women for their Skincare Advisory Board to ensure they are delivering on their clinical promise.


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REASONABLE DOUBT – Trailer

Onyx Collective debuts the trailer and key art for their upcoming sexy, legal drama “Reasonable Doubt,which premieres on HULU September 27th. The series executive produced by Kerry Washington andLarry Wilmore features breakout talentEmayatzy Corinealdi, along withMichael EalyMcKinley Freeman, Aderinsola OlabodeThaddeus J. MixsonAngela GroveyTim JoSean Patrick Thomas and Pauletta Washington. 


“Reasonable Doubt,” loosely based on celebrity attorney Shawn Holley, who has advised an impressive roster of clients including the Kardashian and Jenner families, Lindsay Lohan, Justin Bieber, Tupac Shakur and Katt Williams, follows Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart, a high-powered criminal defense attorney from Los Angeles, as she fiercely bucks the justice system through wild interpretations of the law and sometimes questionable ethics, all while trying to deal with a failing marriage and the pitfalls of motherhood. 

Disney’s The Little Mermaid-Trailer

The Little Mermaid is an upcoming American musical fantasy film directed by Rob Marshall from a screenplay written by David Magee from a story by Magee, Marshall and John DeLuca. It is a production of Walt Disney Picturesand is a live-action adaptation of the 1989 animated film of the same name, which itself is loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen‘s tale of the same name. It is produced by Rob Marshall, John DeLucaMarc Platt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, the latter whom co-wrote new songs for the remake as the lyricist, Alan Menken is set to return as the composer for both the score and the songs.

The film will star Halle BaileyJonah Hauer-KingArt MalikNoma DumezweniJavier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy, with Daveed DiggsJacob Tremblay, and Awkwafina in voice roles.

1K PHEW’s Near Death Experience Inspires New Song & Video

Reach Records award-winning artist, 1K Phew, has released his third single and video from his upcoming album, As I Am, to be released Fall 2022. 1K Phew’s refined rawness and genuine directness resonates with people who know God but feel trapped in the streets. His previously released songs, “The Offering,” and “Church House Trap House,” speaks directly to and for them. He latest single, Safe” ft Jai’ Len Josey, is an introspective thank you letter to God for keeping him safe from a near death experience.

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‘We Cry Together’ Short Film by Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar brings the drama in his short film for “We Cry Together” co-starring Taylour Paige.


Directed by Jake Schreier, Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar Starring Taylour Paige & Kendrick Lamar Production Company: pgLang / project3 & Park Pictures pgLang Executive Producers: Kendrick Lamar, Dave Free Park Pictures Executive Producer: Jackie Kelman Bisbee Producers: Jamie Rabineau & Cody Ryder Line Producer: Clint Caluory Coordinator: Drew Scott Cinematographer: Adam Newport-Berra Production Designer: Scott Falconer Production Supervisors: Siena Brown, Craig Sherwood Steadicam Operator: Dana Morris Stylist: Dianne Garcia Key Makeup: Tyron Machhausen Key Hair: Jackie Martinez Groomer: Maurice Manley II Sound Mixer: Jay Patterson Boom Operators: Rob Scott, Eric Ballew Live Vocal Tracking: Matt Schaeffer, Johnny Kosich Sound/Playback: Margaret Koldinger, Jonathan Snipes Post-Production Sound: Charles Brown Jr. VFX Supervision: Chris Buongiorno Post Production: Neal Farmer Color: Michael Rossiter

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Releases New Footage Ahead of Series Premiere

The new two-minute-and-36-second trailer highlights the epic expanse of Middle-earth in its Second Age, and reveals how Tolkien’s legendary and beloved characters will come together against all odds and across great distances to guard against the feared reemergence of evil to Middle-earth. Fates collide and disparate characters are tested in the face of impending evil in this glimpse into the long-awaited new series. 


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NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT: THE MARVIN SAPP STORY-RED CARPET(VIDEO)

Chaz Lamar Shepherd (“Marvel’s Luke Cage”, “The Game”) will star as Marvin Sapp with Ambre Anderson (“Power Book II” “Manifest Evil”) joining him as Sapp’s wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp. The biopic chronicles the prominent gospel music artist and preacher’s Michigan upbringing, battle against teenage alcohol abuse, love for MaLinda Prince, rise in the music industry, and growth in his faith. Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story premieres Sunday, August 21st at 9/8c on TV One.

(photo credit: Jerome Dorn)


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LECRAE PULLS THE PLUG ON MIXTAPE SERIES WITH FINAL, CHURCH CLOTHES 4

Before releasing the #1 album in the country, Anomaly (2014), multi-Grammy/Dove/Stellar Award-winning rapper Lecrae dropped arguably the most seminal project in his catalog, Church Clothes Vol. 1 (2012), hosted by DJ Don Cannon. In the ten years since the first Church Clothes mixtape dropped, no one has been able to surpass the heights that Lecrae has reached, crossing CHH over to the mainstream while enduring the blows and lows as Lecrae has.

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NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT: THE MARVIN SAPP STORY (TRAILER)

Chaz Lamar Shepherd (“Marvel’s Luke Cage”, “The Game”) will star as Marvin Sapp with Ambre Anderson (“Power Book II” “Manifest Evil”) joining him as Sapp’s wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp. The biopic chronicles the prominent gospel music artist and preacher’s Michigan upbringing, battle against teenage alcohol abuse, love for MaLinda Prince, rise in the music industry, and growth in his faith. Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story premieres Sunday, August 21st at 9/8c on TV One.

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HBCU’s RISING W/ J.R. SMITH by UNINTERRUPTED

After a successful sixteen-year career in professional basketball, two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has decided to return to school enrolling at the renowned HBCU North Carolina A&T State University to pursue his undergraduate degree. HBCU’s RISING presented by Toyota Tundra is a short form docu-series featuring J.R. Smith where he takes viewers around the university to share everything he loves about the culture and community. As we follow him on this journey, we will meet members of the NC A&T community who share the special traditions, cultural events and rich history which make this HBCU experience truly unique. 

J.R. SMITH at THE HBCU’s RISING SCREENING. photo credit: Kingsmen Media
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Maserati Grecale SUV Media Preview in Atlanta

Maserati held a special media preview of the all-new 2023 Grecale SUV at Jim Ellis Maserati, located at 5855 Peachtree Blvd. Atlanta, GA.

Grecale Trofeo photo credit: Shyanne White

VIP media guess had a chance to explore the vehicles up-close, in-person ahead of US showroom deliveries later this fall.

Grecale GT

With its four-cylinder 300-hp mild hybrid, recalls the city and its contemporary minimalism. It is intended for world citizens and their dynamism, curiosity and fashion consciousness, but is also in constant search for a style that makes itself personal.

Grecale GT photo credit: Shyanne White

Grecale Trofeo

With a powerful 530-hp V6, represents pure adrenaline, where the car’s disruptive performance becomes the perfect tool to take up your very own personal challenge.



Grecale Modena

Equipped with a four-cylinder 330-hp mild hybrid, has an innate, timeless elegance and unleashes the charm of nature lovers who make the most of their free time.

Grecale Modena photo credit: Shyanne White

Thanks Maserati

More Info at Maserati:
https://www.maserati.com/us/en/brand/maserati-events/2022-grecale-roadshow

Lamborghini Debuts New Design Aesthetic at Atlanta Showroom

Italian marque cuts the ribbon on new Atlanta showroom following the best global Q1 sales results in brand history

Premier Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini announces the official debut of the redesigned Atlanta showroom with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility asserts the brand’s commitment and new design direction for the future. Beginning with eye-catching exteriors, Lamborghini breaks the mold of the standard storefront with a pure and modern design that is consistent with Lamborghini’s core values.


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“BET AWARDS” 2022 OFFICIAL NOMINATIONS  

DOJA CAT LEADS WITH SIX “BET AWARDS” 2022 NOMINATIONS 

ARI LENNOX AND DRAKE FOLLOW WITH FOUR NOMINATIONS APIECE

BABY KEEM, SILK SONIC (BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON .PAAK), CHLÖE, FUTURE, H.E.R., JAZMINE SULLIVAN, KANYE WEST, KENDRICK LAMAR, LIL BABY, MARY J. BLIGE, AND TEMS TIED WITH 3 NOMINATIONS EACH

“BET AWARDS” 2022 WILL AIR LIVE FROM MICROSOFT THEATER IN L.A. LIVE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 26 AT 8 PM ET/ PT ON BET


Today, BET announces the “BET Awards” 2022 nominees with Doja Cat leading the pack with six nominations. This year’s nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports. Hosted by Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist  Taraji P. Henson,“BET Awards” 2022 will air LIVE, Sunday, June 26, 2022, on BET at 8 pm ET/ PT from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Doja Cat is  nominated for ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,’ ‘Best Female Hip Hop Artist,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ for Planet Her, ‘BET Her’ for Woman, ‘Video of the Year’ for Kiss Me More featuring SZAand‘Best Collaboration,’ for Kiss Me More featuring SZA

Ari Lennox and Drake garnered the second most nods with fournominations each. Ari Lennox is nominated for ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist’, ‘Video of the Year’ for Pressure, ‘BET Her’ for Pressure, and ‘BET Her’ for Unloyalby Summer Walker & Ari LennoxDrake’s nods include ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist,’ ‘Best Collaboration’ for Way 2 Sexyfeaturing Future and Young Thug, ‘Video of the Year’ for Way 2 Sexy featuring Future and Young Thug, and ‘Album of the Year’ for Certified Lover Boy. Baby Keem, Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak), Chlöe, Future, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby,  Mary J. Blige, and Tems are the third-highest with three nominations each.

“BET Awards” 2022 nominations are selected by BET’s Voting Academy, which is comprised of an esteemed group of entertainment professionals in the fields of music, television, film, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, influencers, and creative arts.

Culture’s biggest night, “BET Awards” 2022 continues to reign in its twenty-second year as the ultimate platform to showcase the best, brightest, and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience – celebrating the present and future of Black music by elevating the culture and being a driving force for social change.


Connie Orlando, BET’s Executive Vice President, Specials, Music Programming, Music Strategy, and News will oversee the annual show, along with Jamal Noisette, VP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, who will serve as Co-Executive Producer for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay serving as Executive Producers.

The complete list of nominees for“BET Awards” 2022 are:

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist      

ARI LENNOX

CHLÖE

DOJA CAT

H.E.R.

JAZMINE SULLIVAN

MARY J. BLIGE

SUMMER WALKER

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

BLXST

CHRIS BROWN

GIVĒON

LUCKY DAYE

THE WEEKND

WIZKID

BLEU

Best Group

BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON .PAAK, SILK SONIC

CHLÖE X HALLE

CITY GIRLS

LIL BABY & LIL DURK

MIGOS

YOUNG DOLPH & KEY GLOCK

Best Collaboration

ESSENCE                                                        WIZKID FEAT. JUSTIN BIEBER & TEMS

EVERY CHANCE I GET                                  DJ KHALED FEAT. LIL BABY & LIL DURK

FAMILY TIES                                                  BABY KEEM & KENDRICK LAMAR

KISS ME MORE                                             DOJA CAT FEAT. SZA

WAY 2 SEXY                                                   DRAKE FEAT. FUTURE & YOUNG THUG

WHOLE LOTTA MONEY (REMIX)               BIA FEAT. NICKI MINAJ

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

CARDI B

DOJA CAT

LATTO

MEGAN THEE STALLION

NICKI MINAJ

SAWEETIE

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

DRAKE

FUTURE

J. COLE

JACK HARLOW

KANYE WEST

KENDRICK LAMAR

LIL BABY

Video of the Year

FAMILY TIES                                                                BABY KEEM & KENDRICK LAMAR

HAVE MERCY                                                              CHLÖE

KISS ME MORE                                                            DOJA CAT FEAT. SZA

PRESSURE                                                                    ARI LENNOX

SMOKIN OUT THE WINDOW                                    BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON .PAAK, SILK SONIC

WAY 2 SEXY                                                                 DRAKE FEAT. FUTURE & YOUNG THUG

Video Director of the Year

ANDERSON .PAAK A.K.A. DIRECTOR .PAAK

BENNY BOOM

BEYONCÉ & DIKAYL RIMMASCH

DIRECTOR X

HYPE WILLIAMS

MISSY ELLIOTT

Best New Artist

BABY KEEM

BENNY THE BUTCHER

LATTO

MUNI LONG

TEMS

BLEU

Album of the Year

AN EVENING WITH SILK SONIC                                BRUNO MARS, ANDERSON.PAAK, SILK SONIC

BACK OF MY MIND                                                    H.E.R.

CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST                                        TYLER, THE CREATOR

CERTIFIED LOVER BOY                                               DRAKE

DONDA                                                                        KANYE WEST

HEAUX TALES, MO’ TALES: THE DELUXE                 JAZMINE SULLIVAN

PLANET HER                                                                DOJA CAT

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

ALL IN YOUR HANDS                                                  MARVIN SAPP

COME TO LIFE                                                             KANYE WEST

GRACE                                                                          KELLY PRICE

HALLELUJAH                                                                FRED HAMMOND

HOLD US TOGETHER (HOPE MIX)                            H.E.R. & TAUREN WELLS

JIREH                                                                            ELEVATION WORSHIP & MAVERICK CITY MUSIC

WE WIN                                                                       LIL BABY X KIRK FRANKLIN

BET Her

BEST OF ME (ORIGINALS)                                         ALICIA KEYS

GOOD MORNING GORGEOUS                                 MARY J. BLIGE

HAVE MERCY                                                              CHLÖE

PRESSURE                                                                    ARI LENNOX

ROSTER                                                                        JAZMINE SULLIVAN

UNLOYAL                                                                     SUMMER WALKER & ARI LENNOX

WOMAN                                                                      DOJA CAT

Best International Act

DAVE (UK)

DINOS (FRANCE)

FALLY IPUPA (DRC)

FIREBOY DML (NIGERIA)

LITTLE SIMZ (UK)

LUDMILLA (BRAZIL)

MAJOR LEAGUE DJZ (SOUTH AFRICA)

TAYC (FRANCE)

TEMS (NIGERIA)

Best Movie

CANDYMAN

KING RICHARD

RESPECT

SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY

SUMMER OF SOUL

THE HARDER THEY FALL

Best Actor

ADRIAN HOLMES                                                        BEL AIR

ANTHONY ANDERSON                                               BLACK-ISH

DAMSON IDRIS                                                           SNOWFALL

DENZEL WASHINGTON                                             THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

FOREST WHITAKER                                                    RESPECT | GODFATHER OF HARLEM

JABARI BANKS                                                             BEL AIR

STERLING K. BROWN                                                 THIS IS US

WILL SMITH                                                                 KING RICHARD

Best Actress

AUNJANUE ELLIS                                                        KING RICHARD

COCO JONES                                                               BEL AIR

ISSA RAE                                                                       INSECURE

JENNIFER HUDSON                                                    RESPECT

MARY J. BLIGE                                                             POWER BOOK II: GHOST

QUEEN LATIFAH                                                         THE EQUALIZER

QUINTA BRUNSON                                                     ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

REGINA KING                                                               THE HARDER THEY FALL

ZENDAYA                                                                     EUPHORIA | SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME

YoungStars Award

AKIRA AKBAR

DEMI SINGLETON

MARSAI MARTIN

MILES BROWN

SANIYYA SIDNEY

STORM REID

Sportswoman of the Year Award

BRITTNEY GRINER

CANDACE PARKER

NAOMI OSAKA

SERENA WILLIAMS

SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON

SIMONE BILES

Sportsman of the Year Award

AARON DONALD

BUBBA WALLACE

GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO

JA MORANT

LEBRON JAMES

STEPHEN CURRY

“Martin” Reunion Coming to BET+ 

Thursday, June 16 is the premiere date of Martin: The Reunion!
The cast reunites to celebrate the impact of the iconic sitcom.

The reunion special, hosted by comedian and actor Affion Crockett, will include Martin Lawrence (“Martin”), Tisha Campbell (“Gina”), Tichina Arnold (“Pamela”) and Carl Anthony Payne II (“Cole”), along with surprise guest appearances. Taking a look at the show’s origin and evolution, the reunion will feature interviews with the cast, original directors, special musical performances, and behind the scenes commentary on the importance and impact of the show that shaped a generation.

“Martin is one of the most beloved sitcoms in our community, both because it is hugely entertaining and because it played a pivotal role in changing the narrative of Black voices in entertainment and in culture through the portrayal of young, ambitious Black leads and healthy Black relationships,” said Scott Mills,CEO of BET. “Decades later, that representation is still just as important, which is why we’re so excited to honor a series that put Black culture front and center on our platform that embraces Black culture everyday.”

“To be able to sit here thirty years later with this amazing cast that has had such an impact on pop cultureis truly a blessing. I am always humbled that the fans still want more of the show and its characters. I amlooking forward to the reunion special.” said Martin Lawrence.

“Martin is one of the greatest sitcoms of all time,” said Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.“JCE is honored to partner with Martin and BET on such an iconic reunion.

”The reunion is executive produced by Martin Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, Rae Proctor and Stacy Lyles through his company Run Tel Dat Entertainment. For Jesse Collins Entertainment, Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon serve as executive producers along with Jeannae Rouzan-Clay who is also the showrunner. The show is executive produced and directed by Stan Lathan. The special is written by Nile Evans as well as Bentley Kyle Evans who also serves as a co-executive producer. Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Brittany Brazil is a producer.

Rides to Remember Gears Up for Renowned Ferrari Racecar Driver ‘The Pony’ 

For the first time in its 16-year run, the top earners of the annual Rides to Remember charity event will ride shotgun during the final laps around the Atlanta Motorsports Park track with a renowned Ferrari racecar driver, currently dubbed “The Pony.” 

The Pony is a play on a mysterious driver from a popular British television show. The competition to ride with The Pony will pit Rides to Remember drivers and major fundraisers against each other to help raise $200,000 for CURE Childhood Cancer (CURE), Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC) and Camp Sunshine.

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ACTOR & DIRECTOR MAURANDIS BERGER IS CHANGING THE GAME, ONE MOVIE AT A TIME

Maurandis Berger photo credit Kingsmen Media


Maurandis Berger is an American actor born in Lorain, Ohio. His love and passion with acting started at a young age from doing stage plays to talent shows. The energy of the atmosphere caused Maurandis to fall in love with acting. Make sure to keep a sharp eye out for this new actor who we are sure to see a lot of in the near future. 

Maurandis Berger photo credit Kingsmen Media
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A undercover officer named Rogers is the only one who can get in close enough to the criminals that terrorize neighborhoods with drugs and violence. However, he finds himself becoming part of the problem as he almost becomes what he’s trying to bring down.

Scarface Announces 32-City Farewell Tour 

The Houston legend has announced a new tour which is billed as the last opportunity for his legion of fans to see him perform his greatest hits live.

As part of his final tour, Face will also give fans the opportunity to hang out and take pictures with him before each show as part of his special VIP meet and greets, where they’ll receive a limited edition “Face Mob” commemorative baseball jersey.

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