Entertainment
Revitalized Jet Magazine Cover Announced: Slutty Vegan CEO Pinky Cole
After 63 years and thousands of issues, JET printed its last magazine in 2014, but today it is announced that the iconic publication is back in print and we would love to have you reveal that Pinky Cole is the cover star!
KEM CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEING SIGNED TO MOTOWN
Four-time GRAMMY®-nominated R&B superstar KEM, one of the most distinctive and vital voices in music, commemorates his 20th anniversary of being signed to the Motown label with two new career firsts: the release of his first book, and his first live album. He kicked-off a monthlong celebration this morning with an interview and performance on ABC's "Good Morning America," and tomorrow, he will appear with Tamron Hall on her Emmy Award®-winning daytime talk show "Tamron Hall Show."
TruVision Productions Entertainment and Media Corporation Presented An Inspirational Sounds Unity Concert on Amazon Prime This Past Easter Weekend
Executive Producer Jacqueline D. Sanders and award-winning Gospel Artist, VaShawn Mitchell of Inspirational Sounds Variety TV Show, hosted An Inspirational Sounds Unity Concert.
Hollywood Star Halle Bailey Helps Disney Dreamers Academy Students DREAM BIG at Walt Disney World Resort
One hundred students from across the country celebrated the conclusion of the 16th year of Disney Dreamers Academy with an emotional commencement ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, featuring an inspirational speech by Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey, who will play Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.’’
MICHELLE SNEED LAUNCHES A FEW GOOD WOMEN PRODUCTIONS
Industry veteran and former president of Tyler Perry Studios Michelle Sneed, announces the launch of A Few Good Women Productions. As a full-service content studio combining the attributes of a traditional film studio with that of a production company, A Few Good Women Productions embraces projects driven by complex and dynamic characters who represent diverse people, places, cultures and concepts with the belief "that as long as there's a great story and vision, we can make it come to life." Led by an all-women team, A Few Good Women Productions is a first-of-its kind model with the ability to green light and maintain project autonomy through every phase of acquisition, development, financing, production, licensing and distribution.
GOSPEL GREATS TAMELA AND DAVID MANN AND DR. BOBBY JONES TO BE HONORED AT THE 2023 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor Gospel superstars Tamela and David Mann and Dr. Bobby Jones at its 22nd Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards to be held at Flourish Atlanta on March 30th. The inspirational ceremony will recognize the impact that the three legendary entertainers have made on the genre and beyond and pay tribute to the songwriters and publishers behind the best in Gospel music. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.
MANNY HALLEY PRODUCTIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BET+ RELEASES ORIGINAL HIT SERIES, LEGACY
Black Independent film company, Manny Halley Productions is back at it again, with their latest original hit new series, Legacy. Premiering on BET+, the star-studded series features legendary actor, Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible, Baby Boy); Lisa Raye (The Player's Club, All of Us); AJ Johnson (Baby Boy); Draya Michele (L.A.'s Finest, BET's Tales); Barton Fitzpatrick (Power Book IV: Force, The Chi); Andra Fuller (True to The Game); Clifton Powell (BET's The Family Business, CW's Black Lightning); Jeremy Meeks (Dutch); and more.
Kenny Burns - The "Lifestyle Specialist" From Music to Business and Everything in Between
When it comes to influence, the word is synonymous with legendary Lifestyle Specialist, Kenny Burns.
Honda Battle of the Bands Returns to Celebrate HBCU Culture and Marching Band Tradition
Thousands of fans, students and alumni converged upon Alabama State University (ASU) on Saturday, Feb. 18, to take part in the 18th Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase (HBOB), the nation's premiere showcase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching bands and dance teams. Marking its return to a live event format for the first time since 2020, HBOB also was held for the first time on an HBCU campus, featuring spectacular performances from six marching bands representing HBCUs.
KEVIN HART ANNOUNCES REALITY CHECK TOUR IS COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE ON JUNE 10
Kevin Hart is bringing his widely popular Reality Check comedy tour to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Saturday, June 10. Doors open at 7 p.m. General on sale begins this Friday, March 3, at 9 a.m. Central Time at Ticketmaster.com and KEVINHARTNATION.com.
BEYONCÉ HIRES POWERHOUSE TO RUN PARKWOOD ENTERTAINMENT
Parkwood Entertainment announced today that Beyoncé has tapped Justina Omokhua, as Senior Vice President of Parkwood Entertainment, running day to day operations.
SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF BUSINESS PORTFOLIO WITH REBRANDING OF COMBS ENTERPRISES TO 'COMBS GLOBAL'
After three decades of entrepreneurial success across his renowned brands and a historic last year including a landmark acquisition of becoming the largest minority-owned, vertically integrated multi-state operator in the Cannabis industry, Sean "Diddy" Combs announces the rebranding of his parent company from Combs Enterprises to Combs Global.
Urban One Inc's Reach Media Announces R&B Superstar Ralph Tresvant of New Edition as Host of "Love and R&B"
Urban One Inc's Reach Media and Radio One announced that Ralph Tresvant, lead singer of famed supergroup New Edition, is now the new host of the network's long-running syndicated show "Love and R&B," heard nightly on all affiliate stations.
REVOLT Taps Industry Trailblazer Mara S. Campo For Flagship Series
Leading Black-owned multimedia company REVOLT today announced the exciting addition of industry veteran Mara S. Campo as the Global News Anchor of their growing news division. Through this initiative, REVOLT continues to expand its highly talented team with pioneering women ahead of the season four premiere of its flagship series, REVOLT Black News Weekly.
