Entertainment
Sandra J. Evers-Manly Elected to 2020 Class of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) recently announced the election and invitation extended by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to Sandra J. Evers-Manly, to join the 2020 class of new members. Evers-Manly joins the 2020 class that includes 819 new members.
Ava DuVernay builds her first primetime unscripted series for NBC
Ava DuVernay has built her first primetime unscripted series – a ten-part social experiment for NBC. The When They See Us filmmaker created Home Sweet Home and she will produce it via her production company Array Filmworks with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television.
MasterClass Follows the Beat with Legendary Drummer Sheila E.
MasterClass, the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, recently announced that Emmy and Grammy nominated Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. will teach its first class on drumming and percussion.
Charles Wallert - Love Songs & More
The “Singer’s Producer” Charles Wallert has put together a compilation of his compositions/productions on multi-Grammy, Platinum recording artists George Benson, Dionne Warwick, O.C. Smith, Cuba Gooding (Main Ingredient) & more.
Sesame Workshop Names Kay Wilson Stallings Executive Vice President Of Creative And Production
CEO Jeffrey D. Dunn recently announced that Kay Wilson Stallings has been named the new creative leader for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and education organization behind Sesame Street and other critically acclaimed children’s programs, including Esme & Roy, Ghostwriter, Helpsters, and The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo.
GSK Consumer Healthcare teams up with Paula Abdul for the launch of Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel
GlaxoSmithKline (LSE/NYSE: GSK) has announced that Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% (NSAID) arthritis pain reliever) recently became available over-the-counter (OTC) online and in stores nationwide, providing the over 30 million osteoarthritis patients across the country broader access to a leading pain relief option.
“1 ANGRY BLACK MAN” releases to worldwide audiences
Solidify y Productions, a film company with a mission to produce meaningful, uplifting stories that are entertaining and beautifully told, has partnered with Freestyle Digital Media to release 1 Angry Black Man, now available to audiences everywhere on DVD and on-demand.
Ice Cube to Black Press of America: ‘You’re All We’ve Got’
Thirty years ago, Ice Cube debuted his seminal “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” album, which many at the time said was the apex of hip hop’s existence
George Lopez Announces His First Netflix Comedy Special We’ll Do It For Half
Comedy legend George Lopez returns to his stand-up roots, making his Netflix original comedy special debut with We’ll Do It For Half.
Airing Your Dirty Laundry
Much of when a parent and child are in confl ict, goes unresolved in Black families. It oft en takes generations or extreme circumstances to initiate the healing process, especially in a mother-daughter relationship.
DMX Hosts Virtual Bible Study and Everybody’s Being Blessed By It
During this time of the pandemic, many are turning to do more online: from grocery shopping to meetings, parties, graduations, and even church.
Babyface Tests Positive for COVID-19, but is “So Blessed”
Babyface, the award-winning music producer behind some of the biggest artists, songs and record label, LaFace records, revealed that he too had been stricken with COVID-19.
Broadway Actor Dwayne Clark and His Children Launch Book Series that Shares Experiences of an African American Family
Actor Dwayne Clark, his 8-year old son DJ, and his 11-year old daughter Jada have launched a series of children’s books that portray life lessons from their family experiences to motivate young readers.
REXY* PREMIERS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO "HOW YOU FEEL"
Like most artists scheduled to release music during the Covid-19 pandemic, Bahamian artist & songwriter, REXY* had thoughts about whether it was still the right time. After surviving Hurricane Dorian which devastated the northern islands of The Bahamas, she knows a thing or two about pushing forward and shares, “Nothing has prepared us for what's happening globally with Covid-19. We've all had to shift and adjust but in some of the darkest times, the right song can energize you. With so much uncertainty & anxiety, people's desire to dance, sing, and share their creativity with the world is evident in the thousands of people who have been partying virtually and posting their version of dance challenges.
