Entertainment
PBS Promotes Sylvia Bugg To Serve As Chief Of Programming
PBS recently announced the promotion of Sylvia Bugg to serve as Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, General Audience Programming. Bugg will take on this new role immediately and report directly to PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger.
Respiratory Therapist By Day; Entrepreneur By Night - Get Familiar with The Vault by Sacha Stewart
Inspiring more than 110,000 Instagram followers daily, fashionista Sacha Stewart has launched an online clothing boutique to share her deep-rooted passion for fashion with the world.
InForm Press Announces Release of “Out of the Shadows: The Henson Festivals and Their Impact on Contemporary Puppet Theater”
What is the first name that comes to mind when you hear the word puppet? Likely, it is Jim Henson. Many books and thousands of pages have been written about the beloved American icon’s life and work. Out of the Shadows is the first to focus solely on his love of, and impact on, puppetry as a vital contemporary art form, an important and previously unexplored aspect of the Henson legacy.
Relaunch of Iconic Telethon Hosted by Actor & Comedian Kevin Hart
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has announced the relaunch of their legendary Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon with Kevin Hart joining as host.
Haitian Artist BélO Wins Grand Prize in Prestigious 2020 Unsigned Only Music Competition
The winners of the US-based Unsigned Only Music Competition were recently announced. For the first time in its history, the Grand Prize is awarded to a World Music artist, BélO, for the song “EDA.” He is also the winner of Fandemonium, Unsigned Only’s online public vote.
Annual REVOLT Summit x AT&T Returns: Programming Empowers Next Generation Of Black Leaders
The annual REVOLT Summit x AT&T is back and going entirely virtual and free of cost for a 3-day summit from October 23-25.
Bass Reeves: A Legend In His Own Time, A Hero In Ours
One-hundred-ten years after his death, the story of the first black US Marshal arrives at Walmart in a new comic book published by Allegiance Arts & Entertainment. Kevin Grevioux, actor-writer and creator of the Underworld and I, Frankenstein film franchises, weaves hard-hitting Western action and soulful drama in six chapters vividly illustrated by David Williams (Batman, Superman, Wolverine). Released in bi-monthly installments, Bass Reeves provides a long-overdue look at a legend whose story may be more relevant now than ever.
Ice Cube Collaborates With Iconic Artist And Activist, Shepard Fairey, To Create Logo For ‘A Contract with Black America’
In the wake of outcries against racial injustice, inequality and civil unrest in the United States, Ice Cube and American artist, Shepard Fairey, have revealed the ‘A Contract with Black America’ logo.
Women, Minorities Closing the Gap Among America’s Fishing Participants
Recreational fishing has reached new diversity milestones, according to a new industry study from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF). The 2020 Special Report on Fishing found that: 3.7 million African Americans participate in fishing, an increase of nearly 1 million over the last 10 years. Hispanic Americans are participating at a new record of 4.4 million participants.
Calling Young Musicians for Life’s Good Project
LG Electronics (LG) is hosting a global virtual music contest with Grammy Award-winning musician H.E.R. as part of its Life’s Good campaign for supporting and encouraging young voices.
Bounce Announces 2020-21 Slate of Bold New Originals From Top Names In Entertainment
Bounce, the first and only broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, recently unveiled its 2020-21 original programming slate during the 2020 summer press tour.
Sony/ATV Signs Worldwide Deal with Jozzy
Sony/ATV Music Publishing recently announced it has signed a worldwide publishing administration agreement with Grammy award-winning songwriter and recording artist Jozzy.
Illinois Gaming Board Approves Hawthorne Race Course To Move Forward With Casino Development
Thirty years aft er Illinois passed legislation legalizing ten casinos to operate throughout the state, Hawthorne Race Course has been preliminary approved to become its next casino. The Illinois Gaming Board recently voted unanimously that Hawthorne’s ownership and key personnel are “suitable” for eventual casino licensure.
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.
