Entertainment
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.
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.
