Memphis rap star NLE Choppa stopped in Atlanta for his long-awaited 2022 NLE Tour. The immersive live show experience is was filled with Choppa’s distinct sick bars, magnetic beats, and a passionate set that kept fans wanting more.
When a pair of down on their luck house cleaners discover they’re assigned to clean the mansion of Lebron James while he’s overseas, they decide to make a life-changing decision to throw a giant party in a quest for immortality and some cash. As the party gets out of control and one of Lebron’s championship rings goes missing, they will be launched into a wild night that they will never forget.
Kendrick Lamar shared his new song, “The Heart Part 5,” alongside a video to match on Sunday, less than a week before the release of his new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.
Grammy Award winning artist CeeLo Green also known as the “Soul Machine” is announcing today his upcoming James Brown Tribute Tour entitled “Soul Brotha #100” with his first date thisFriday April 29th, 2022 in New Orleansat the Jazz & Heritage Festival. CeeLo will be honoring the legacy and musical genius of his idol James Brown with an unbelievable 75-minute set of 27 hit songs including classics like Superbad, I Feel Good, Man’s World, Sex Machinealong with Green’s hits Forget You, Crazy, Bright Lights, Fool For You and many more familiar anthems.
Disney+ and National Geographic announced today that Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood will serve as executive producers under their production company Undisputed Cinema on the Disney+ Original limited series “Genius: MLK/X,” produced by Imagine Television Studios and 20th Television. Brian Grazer and Ron Howard return as executive producers.
Read MoreActress, mother and activist Angela Lewis is back for the fifth season of FX’s hit crime drama “Snowfall,” airing new episodes onWednesdays at 10:00pm ET/PT and already being picked up for a sixth and final season as announced on Deadline. Created by the late Academy Award-nominated writer and director John Singleton, the drama series explores the crack cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will launch Mayweather Boxing & Fitness this fall at the Southern Park Mall located at 7401 Market St Boardman OH 44512. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness is an inclusive, high intensity fitness experience developed by the Champ himself.
Read MoreNew Birth Good Friday Service with T.D. Jakes and special musical guest John P. Kee.
Location: New Birth Cathedral
Dr. Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor
Photo Credit: Sly White/Kingsmen Media
Gina Tucker is a serial entrepreneur, Co-founder of the The Terry Rozier Foundation with multiple residential facilities, and a self-published author. Gina values her family, God, and impacting lives by making a difference in communities.
Back in February, Matt and Ross Duffer shared an open letter to fans in which they teased Season 4 as both the “most challenging” and “most rewarding” one yet.
“Seven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things,” the duo said. “At the time, we predicted the story would last four to five seasons. It proved too large to tell in four, but—as you’ll soon see for yourselves—we are now hurtling toward our finale.”
Read MoreHollywood producer and bestselling author DeVon Franklin offers a personal twist on the African proverb that says “It takes a village to raise a child” — It Takes a Woman. In this riveting and soul-stirring Audible Original, Franklin’s first audio-only memoir, he introduces us to the women who raised him: a “village of love” that selflessly came together to shape DeVon into the man he is today. It Takes A Woman is available on Thursday, April 21 at Audible.com.
Read MoreNew High-Energy, Music-Driven Film “Sneakerella”
Premieres May 13, Exclusively on Disney+
Disney+ has released a new trailer for the upcoming original movie “Sneakerella,” premiering May 13 on the streaming service. From the studio behind the mega-hit “Descendants,” “High School Musical,” and “ZOMBIES” franchises, this pop/hip-hop musical is set in the vibrant street-sneaker subculture of New York City and puts a contemporary twist on the “Cinderella” fairy tale.
It was previously claimed the bulk of her fortune ($1.4billion/£1billion) comes from her 50 percent stake in her cosmetics line Fenty Beauty – a joint venture with French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH – and worth $2.8billion (£2billion) in total.
Read MoreThe biggest Rap/Hip-Hop show is on tour again across the US!
Kingsmen Media Group enjoyed a night out with the Legendz of the Streetz Tour in Atlanta.
The ‘Legendz of the Streetz’ Tour will be one of the most iconic tours of all time. Legendz that performed live in Atlanta included Rick Ross, Jeezy, T.I., Trina, and Dj Drama .
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Final Season of “Saints & Sinners”
Premieres on Bounce Sunday, April 3 at 8 p.m. ET
The final, winner-take-all clash between the saints and the sinners is about to begin.
Bounce, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, will air the final eight episodes of the sixth and final season of its hit drama series “Saints & Sinners” Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT, starting April 3.The series finale airs on Sunday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m.
The NFL Draft Experience, the NFL’s interactive football theme park, will be free and open to the public in Las Vegas at the heart of the Strip during all three days of the Draft (April 28-30). The NFL Draft Experience and Draft Theater will be located behind the High Roller and the LINQ, adjacent to Caesars Forum.
For free entry to Draft Experience, fans are required to register for NFL OnePass at NFL.com/OnePass. Fans can download the NFL OnePass app to play games at Draft Experience, receive digital content and enter for a chance to win exclusive prizes, including a grand prize trip for two to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.
“Keep my wife’s name out of your f—ing mouth,” Smith reportedly said after Rock made a joke about Jada’s hair loss while presenting Best Documentary Feature.
Today Amazon Music exclusively released a reimagined Amazon Original, “All Tractors Ain’t Green,” and accompanying music video by GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist JimmieAllen. Premiering today on The Grio, the song and video are available now as part of the rollout for the upcoming documentary, For Love & Country. For Love & Country is directed by director and photographer Joshua Kissi, and premieres on the Amazon Music app and Prime Video on April 7.
Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Reba McEntire and Sebastián Yatrawill perform this year’s nominated songs on the 94th Oscars®, show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced today. The Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT.
Read MoreOver the weekend, xoNecole teamed up with Toyota USAfor our Made For Me: ATL event. The two-day event took place on March 19th and 20th in honor of Women’s History Month. Attendees participated in workshops and wellness experiences that focused on the mind, body, and spirit. Special guests included astrologist Dani Simone, Christian psychologist Dr. Alduan Tartt, financial consultant, and yoga teacher Dr. Nicole Garner Scott, entertainment host Gia Peppers, and Meagan Good, who was the keynote speaker.
The event curated a safe space with cutting-edge wellness experiences meant to elevate and expand the community with spaces and vibes. Now more than ever, black men and women are seeking safe spaces for their wellness journeys that meet them where they are. This 4-hour experience took over 350 attendees on a journey to discover and connect to their greatest selves with actionable workshops.
Meagan is a veteran actress who is often admired for her beauty, style, and down-to-earth personality. But what stands out about the Harlem star is her spirituality and her connection with God. The 40-year-old actress took to the stage alongside Gia and opened up to the xoNecole audience exclusively about her faith, how she deals with rejection and how she really feels about the recent social media attention she’s been receiving since announcing her divorce from DeVon Franklin.
“You just have to trust God. I think throughout my life and my personal experience being a woman, being a Black woman, being an actress, being in ministry, all of those things I’ve experienced tremendous amounts of rejection. Feeling misunderstood, feeling judged, feeling attacked all those things and the thing that sustained me is just trusting God. Even if someone else doesn’t get me or doesn’t love me or doesn’t like me. I know that God gets me.”
Apple TV+ is excited to share a sneak peek clip from the upcoming season finale episode of “Suspicion,” entitled “Unmasked,” which will premiere on Friday, March 18. As Leo’s countdown begins, Cresswell’s past leads Vanessa and Scott to uncover the truth.
Read MoreThe Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) Caring For Others welcomed nearly 300 foreign dignitaries, celebrities and business leaders at its third International Poverty Forum on March 4 at the Porsche Experience Center and Headquarters in Atlanta.
JANET JACKSON, NICKI MINAJ, KEVIN HART, NEW EDITION,
THE ISLEY BROTHERS, THE ROOTS & FRIENDS, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, SUMMER WALKER,
D-NICE & FRIENDS AND MORE
TO HEADLINE THE 2022 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE
THE 27TH ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTUREHOSTED IN NEW ORLEANS
WILL BE IN-PERSON AND FEATURE EXTENDED VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES,
CELEBRATING “ITS THE BLACK JOY FOR ME” FROM JUNE 30 – JULY 3, 2022
Read MoreThe International Poverty Forum will take place at Porsche North American Headquarters in Atlanta
Caring For Others, a 501(c)(3) on a mission to eradicate poverty, announced Pro Football and College Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow and Christian music icon Amy Grant as its headlining speakers for the third annual International Poverty Forum taking place on March 4, 2022 at Porsche of North America Headquarters in Atlanta.
Sanders, an eight-time Pro Bowler, and two-time Super Bowl champion, is the only player to have played in both a Super Bowl and World Series. Currently, he is the Jackson State University football team head coach. Tebow is a two-time NCAA national champion, Heisman trophy winner and first-round NFL draft pick. Grant is the first artist in Christian music to have a platinum record and has gone on to win six Grammy Awards. Both Tebow and Grant are well known for their philanthropic work supporting various charitable causes throughout the world.
Caring For Others Founder & CEO Eslene Richmond-Shockley said having Sanders, Tebow and Grant speak at the Forum is a testament to the importance and reach of the 501(c)(3)’s mission.
Read MoreGreen Bay the 32nd team to play in UK; Tampa Bay launches Germany games
The National Football League announced today that the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play international games during the 2022 season.
The Buccaneers, two-time Super Bowl champions, will play in the NFL’s inaugural regular-season game in Munich, Germany, while the Cardinals will play in Mexico City, where they hosted the league’s first-ever regular-season game outside the United States in 2005.
Read MoreSNL’s longest running actor and comedian, Kenan Thompson returned to his hometown in Atlanta on February 20 and February 21 to kick off the 11th season of his comedy competition tour series Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience.
15-20 top comedians performed their best 4-5 minute set to prove who‘s ready to take it to the top. A portion of the proceeds from the Ultimate Comedy Experience will go to the Cristian Rivera Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to find a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare pediatric brain tumor that claims the lives of 200-300 children a year.
Presented by SimplyC360, Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity for super talented comedians to showcase their talents in a friendly competition. Kenan was the headliner and joined his producing partner, Cherie Chiles-Buchanan as they search for the funniest young people in the country. SimplyC’s – 360 Comedy division takes WINNERS from Live and Online showcases and “ultimately” proves who’s worthy of the big stage at Caroline’s in NYC at the finale showcase. There’s cash prizes, tickets to SNL, and more on the line!
Today, the NAACP and BET revealed the performers and presenters for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards.” Nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer and two-time Academy Award-nominated actress and producer Mary J. Blige will take the stage to perform at this year’s show. The“53rd NAACP Image Awards,” hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards winner Anthony Anderson, airs Saturday, February 26 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET.
Read MoreKENAN THOMPSON RETURNS TO HIS HOMETOWN OF ATLANTA, GA TO KICK OFF THE 11TH SEASON OF KENAN THOMPSON’S ULTIMATE COMEDY EXPERIENCE LIVE SHOWCASES IN ATLANTA FEBRUARY 20 & FEBRUARY 21
Read MoreRegina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes will host the 94th Oscars®, show producer Will Packer announced today. This will be the first time hosting the ceremony for each of them. The Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
“This year’s show is all about uniting movie lovers. It’s apropos that we’ve lined up three of the most dynamic, hilarious women with very different comedic styles,” said Packer. “I know the fun Regina, Amy and Wanda will be having will translate to our audience as well. Many surprises in store! Expect the unexpected!”
The highly-anticipated 23rd Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration returns to television with faith, family and football during the biggest weekend in sports! Premiering with a brand new trio of distribution partners, Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is simulcast onSaturday, February 12 at 8pm ET/7pm CT on Bounce TV and for the very first time will stream on Prime Video and on IMDb TV, both without need of a Prime membership. The debut telecast will be followed by an encore on ION Sunday, February 13 at 12am ET/11pm CT, and will continue to be available to stream in front of the paywall on Prime Video and on IMDb TV throughout February in celebration of Black History Month.
Read MoreMaverick City Music celebrates Black History Month 2022 with the release of the Breathe EP. The celebratory EP features the signature vocals of beloved Maverick City Music artist Joe L Barnes, Maryanne J. George, Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore and Dante Bowe backed by the Mav City Gospel Choir. The Breathe EP features live and studio versions of standout songs lifted from 2021’s Jubilee: Juneteenth album, including “Breathe,” “Joy of the Lord,” and “Make it Right,” plus three all-new original recordings. Israel Houghton, Jonathan McReynolds, Ahjah Walls, DOE and Todd Dulaney. The Breathe EP serves as a reminder to all who listen to take a moment to breathe and celebrate life and the legacy of black gospel music.
Read MorePremieres Saturday, February 12 at 8p/7c on Lifetime
Starring Drew Sidora, Ta’Rhonda Jones, LeToya Luckett and Kierra Sheard-Kelly
Line Sisters follows four sorority sisters- Valerie (LeToya Luckett), Cassandra (Kierra Sheard-Kelly), Simona (Ta’Rhonda Jones;) and Dominique (Drew Sidora) – as they reunite at a Black Greek Weekend celebration held on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Having pledged the Alpha Beta Omega Sorority, Inc., they share more than the bonds of sisterhood, after the mysterious death of the dean of pledges 15 years prior. But the past comes knocking on their door as they arrive to the island and strange and inexplicable things begin to happen to each one of them, threatening to unearth the deadly secret that may tear them apart.
North of the 10 tells the story of five struggling friends from the south side of Chicago that chase Hollywood dreams and become the first generation of viral video stars. Cam Weston (Don Benjamin), a wannabe model, lives with his best friends — an actor, chef, dancer, and gamer — as they strive for success in Chicago’s entertainment industry.
Today, the NAACP and BET announced that Academy Award-nominated actor and producer Samuel L. Jackson will receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award during the “53rd NAACP Image Awards.” The Chairman’s Award is bestowed in recognition of individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use their distinct platforms to create agents of change. Past honorees of the Chairman’s Award include the late U.S. Congressman John Lewis and Ruby Dee, Danny Glover, Rev. James Lawson, Tyler Perry, then-Senator Barack Obama, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and former Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. It was also announced that Scot X. Esdaile will receive the Activist of the Year award and Channing Hill will receive the Youth Activist of the Year award. The “53rd NAACP Image Awards,” hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards Winner Anthony Anderson, airs Saturday, February 26 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET.
The saints and the sinners will have a winner-take-all clash this spring. Bounce, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, will air the sixth and final season of its hit original drama series “Saints & Sinners” Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT, starting April 3.
Read MoreAfter nearly 50 years of hiding, Leatherface returns to terrorize a group of idealistic young friends who accidentally disrupt his carefully shielded world in a remote Texas town.
Welcome to the world of transformational marketing, a multi-billion-dollar industry dominated by women whose glamorous lifestyles are supported by a gritty, competitive world of selling products and events and self-branding at all costs. Million Dollar Hustle follows health and fitness influencer, author, entrepreneur and self-made millionaire Stormy Wellington and her elite group of unstoppable leaders, called the Circle of Bosses, including Dianna Williams (aka Coach D from Bring It!), Maniya Essence Canty (Stormy’s daughter), Nathalie Nicole Smith, Bawselady, Tammy Price, Bianca Shadai and Ana Cantera.
1K Phew and Lecrae released their third single and video, “MOVE,” from their new collaborative album, No Church In A While. The album features 10 tracks including: “Wildin” “Ready Or Not,” “Move,” “One Call,” “What We Gon Do,” “Amen,” “Blockhead,” “Born Sinner” “Save Us,” and “No Church In A While.”
| NOMINEES AND HOST ANTHONY ANDERSON ANNOUNCED FORTHE “53rd NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” AIRING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26th AT 8:00 PM ET/ PT ON BET |
| NETFLIX LEADS WITH 52 NOMINATIONS VOTING IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON WWW.NAACPIMAGEAWARDS.NET |
“Bel-Air,” a dramatic reboot of the Will Smith ’90s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” has released its first trailer. The series will debut its first three episodes on Peacock on Feb. 13, with subsequent new episodes being released weekly on the streamer.
Read MoreFX has set Wednesday, February 23, for the Season 5 premiere of its hit drama series co-created by the late John Singleton. The reveal comes after its fourth season was the cable net’s most-watched series of 2021.
Read MoreAtlanta season 3 now has a confirmed release date of March 24th, 2022.
FX’s President of Entertainment Eric Schrier said that FX is “thrilled” to have Atlanta return.“We are thrilled to have Atlanta back with a new season on March 24th,” Schrier said. “Once again, Donald Glover, the producers and stellar cast have delivered another signature season synonymous with the excellence that makes Atlanta so great.”
Warner Bros has just released the second official trailer for the upcoming release of The Matrix Resurrections. The film will be in US theaters on December 22nd and on HBO Max via their Ad-Free plan for 31 days following theatrical release.
Today, the NAACP and BET announced that the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” will broadcast Saturday,February 26, 2022 (at 8:00 PM, live ET/5:00 PM, live PT) on BET. Nominees will be announced on January 11, 2022.
NAACP will also recognize winners in non-televised Image Awards categories February 21- February 23, which will stream on www.naacpimageawards.net and during the NAACP Image Awards Dinner, which will be held February 25 in Los Angeles.
Read MoreOprah Winfrey Network announced today the first look at juicy new drama, “The Kings of Napa” from acclaimed writer and executive producer Janine Sherman Barrois (“Claws,” “Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker”) and Warner Bros. Television, to premiere on OWN Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
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.
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!
YOUNG THUG, GUNNA, BIA, LIL JON, BABY KEEM, ISAIAH RASHAD,
AND TOBE NWIGWE ADDED TO THE STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF PERFORMERS AT
THE 2021 “BET HIP HOP AWARDS”
‘House of Gucci’ is inspired by the shocking true story of the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murder, we see what a name means, what it’s worth, and how far a family will go for control.
Director: Ridley Scott
Screenplay: Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna
Story: Becky Johnston
Based on the Book: “The House of Gucci” by Sara Gay Forden
Producers: Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Giannina Scott, p.g.a., Kevin J. Walsh, p.g.a., Mark Huffam, p.g.a.
Executive Producers: Kevin Ulrich, Megan Ellison, Aidan Elliott, Marco Valerio Pugini, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth
Cast: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Jack Huston, with Salma Hayek and Al Pacino
Given that there was a 16-month-gap between the first season and second, we could probably expect the third season to drop sometime in early 2024.
The thriller series was renewed for another season in January 2023, just a few days after the second episode of season 2 aired. (They’re not wasting time.) With the season 2 premiere pulling in around 4.1 million views, it’s not surprising that the Starz network would want to bring the show back for more.
“BMF” is inspired by the true story of two brothers, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory (Demetrius Flenory, Jr.) and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory (Da’Vinchi), from the inner-city streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980’s, who fostered the most prominent drug trafficking organization in the U.S., known as “Black Mafia Family.”
This series explores the brothers’ lives, their family dynamics and their relationship with the community in an authentic manner that highlights their upbringing in a traditional family unit. Their parents Charles Flenory (Russell Hornsby) and Lucille Flenory (Michole Briana White), as well as their spiritual advisor, Pastor Swift (Snoop Dogg), push the brothers to pursue formal educations. The tension between Meech and Terry’s blood family and the criminal family they formed to eradicate themselves from poverty creates inner conflict as the brothers pursue the ever-elusive American Dream.
“BMF” 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.
“BMF” is executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (co-creator of the “Power” Universe, “For Life”), alongside showrunner, executive producer, writer and Detroit native Randy Huggins (“Star,” “Rebel,” “Power”). Tasha Smith (“Empire,” “Power,” Why Did I Get Married?) is set to direct multiple episodes and executive produce. Terri Kopp, Anthony Wilson and Anne Clements also serve as executive producers on the series. “BMF” is produced through Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television in association with Lionsgate Television for STARZ.
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