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September 12, 2019Rousing Performances by Avery Wilson, Dee-1, Jade Novah, Jagged Edge, Jekalyn Carr, Naughty By Nature, June’s Diary, Keke Wyatt, Kelly Price, Le’Andria Johnson, 702, MAJOR. & More Captivated the Audience Nationally Syndicated Television Special Airs September 14-October 20 Airs On Bounce TV On Sunday, Oct 20 The highly anticipated 4th Annual 2019 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett-Walker is currently airing in national broadcast syndication. The star-studded show was taped live at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. Honoree Xscape, received the Urban Music Icon Award presented by AT&T for the platinum selling quartet group’s 25 years in the industry. Chart-topping crooner, Freddie Jackson, whose career has spanned over 33 years, received the Legend Award, presented by State Farm. Yolanda Adams received the Gospel Music Icon Award, culturally-conscience eclectic group, Arrested Development, received the Hip Hop Icon Award, while songstress, Tamia, received the Soul Music Icon Award. Leon Timbo and Major. performed a special tribute in honor of Rock and Roll Hame of Famer, Bill Withers. Many memorable performance tributes (PW: BMH) by Avery Wilson, Dee-1, Jade Novah, Jagged Edge, Jekalyn Carr, Naughty By Nature, June’s Diary, Keke Wyatt, Kelly Price, Le’Andria Johnson, Melanie Fiona, 702, were met with standing ovations. Viewers can click Blackmusichonors.com/Airtime.html to check local airdates and broadcast times. The night culminated with founder and chairman, Don Jackson, expressing gratitude to the honorees, presenters and performers for making the night unforgettable. He stated,” the Black Music Honors gives us an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the trailblazers of African-American music.” The 4th Annual Black Music Honors show is Executive Produced by Don Jackson, with Jennifer J. Jackson serving as Producer and Michael A. Johnson as Producer and Director. State Farm returns as …
Posted in COWBOY CARTER TOUR- ATLANTA - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentHUSTLERS SCREENING IN NEW YORK – HUSTLERS in theaters September 13
September 12, 2019ALEXANDER WANG HOSTED SCREENING METROGRAPH, NEW YORK TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 HUSTLERS follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. The film is inspired by the article published by New York Magazine entitled “The Hustlers at Scores” written by Jessica Pressler. #HUSTLERS
Posted in On the Scene, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentJOKER in theaters October 4
August 28, 2019Director Todd Phillips “Joker” centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone fictional story not seen before on the big screen. Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck, who is indelibly portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, is of a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society. A clown-for-hire by day, he aspires to be a stand-up comic at night…but finds the joke always seems to be on him. Caught in a cyclical existence between apathy and cruelty, Arthur makes one bad decision that brings about a chain reaction of escalating events in this gritty character study. Three-time Oscar nominee Phoenix (“The Master,” “Walk the Line,” “Gladiator”) stars in the titular role alongside Oscar winner Robert De Niro (“Raging Bull,” “The Godfather: Part II”) as Franklin. The film also stars Zazie Beetz (“Deadpool 2”), Frances Conroy (TV’s “American Horror Story,” Hulu’s “Castle Rock”), Marc Maron (TV’s “Maron,” “GLOW”), Bill Camp (“Red Sparrow,” “Molly’s Game”), Glenn Fleshler (TV’s “Billions,” “Barry”), Shea Whigham (“First Man,” “Kong: Skull Island”), Brett Cullen (“42,” Netflix’s “Narcos”), Douglas Hodge (“Red Sparrow,” TV’s “Penny Dreadful”) and Josh Pais (upcoming “Motherless Brooklyn,” “Going in Style”). Oscar nominee Phillips (“Borat,” “The Hangover” trilogy) directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oscar-nominated writer Scott Silver (“The Fighter”), based on characters from DC. The film is produced by Phillips and Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (“A Star Is Born,” “American Sniper”) under their Joint Effort banner, and Oscar nominee Emma Tillinger Koskoff (“The Wolf of Wall Street”). It is executive produced by Michael E. Uslan, Walter Hamada, Aaron L. Gilbert, Joseph Garner, Richard Baratta, and Bruce Berman. Behind the scenes, Phillips is joined by director of photography Lawrence Sher (“Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” “The Hangover” trilogy), production designer Mark Friedberg (“Selma,” “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”), editor Jeff Groth (“War …
Posted in Streaming | Leave a commentTravis Scott and Kylie Jenner attend the Travis Scott: “Look Mom I Can Fly”
August 28, 2019Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner attend the Travis Scott: “Look Mom I Can Fly” Los Angeles Premiere at The Barker Hanger on August 27, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.
Posted in Photos, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentAngel Has Fallen in theaters Now
August 26, 2019Angel Has Fallen Synopsis: Authorities take Secret Service agent Mike Banning into custody for the failed assassination attempt of U.S. President Allan Trumbull. After escaping from his captors, Banning must evade the FBI and his own agency to find the real threat to the president. Desperate to uncover the truth, he soon turns to unlikely allies to help clear his name and save the country from imminent danger. #AngelHasFallen
Posted in Movie News | Leave a commentDon’t Let Go in theaters August 30
August 22, 2019In Don’t Let Go, detective Jack Radcliff (Oyelowo) gets a shocking phone call from his recently-murdered niece Ashley (Reid). Working together across time, they race to solve her murder before it can happen. Distributor: Blumhouse Tilt, Universal’s OTL Releasing and Briarcliff Entertainment Starring: David Oyelowo, Storm Reid, Mykelti Williamson, Brian Tyree Henry, Shinelle Azoroh, Byron Mann, April Grace and Alfred MolinaDirected By: Jacob Estes Screenplay By: Jacob Estes Story By: Jacob Estes and Drew Daywalt Producers: Jason Blum, Bobby Cohen and David Oyelowo Release Date: August 30, 2019 ____________________________________________________________ On Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Array Offices in Los Angeles, Ava DuVernay hosted a special screening of Don’t Let Go; a film directed by Jacob Estes, starring Storm Reid and David Oyelowo, who also served as a producer on the film. ______________________________________________________________ On Thursday, August 8th, Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier moderated a Clips and Conversation Panel with David Oyelowo and Storm Reid for their new film DON’T LET GO at the 2019 National Association of Black Journalist Convention in Miami, Florida.
Posted in Cinema | Leave a comment10TH ANNUAL BRONZELENS FILM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN ATLANTA
August 22, 2019BRONZELens2019 – Photo Gallery – Coming Soon!!! Wednesday, August 21, 2019 The 10th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival commenced with a special screening of the new feature film, Don’t Let Go, from Blumhouse Tilt, OTL Releasing and Briarcliff Entertainment. The film stars award-winning actor David Oyelowo, Storm Reid, Mykelti Williamson, Brian Tyree Henry, Shinelle Azoroh, Byron Mann, April Grace and Alfred Molina and is written and directed by Jacob Estes. The film will open in theaters everywhere on August 30th. BronzeLens presented Oyelowo with their 2019 Trailblazer Award at the event, which also featured a Q&A with the actor moderated by Gil L. Robertson, IV, Co-Founder and President of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA). BronzeLens’ “Opening Night” screening of Don’t Let Go kicked off the five-day festival that features other screenings and special events including the BronzeLens Women SuperStars Luncheon, the BronzeLens Awards Show, Sunday Brunch with the Brothers and the Cinema and Social Justice Sunday Screening.THURSDAY, AUGUST 22. All Shorts All Day, All Shorts All Night presented by BET Networks will showcase Film Shorts from sunup to sundown. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 Key to generating financial support of the festival is the BronzeLens Women Superstars Luncheon (WSSL). Since its inception, 48 of the brightest women of color in the film and television industry have been honored. The 2019 BronzeLens Women SuperStar honorees are veteran actress Regina Hall (Little, The Hate You Give, Girls Trip and Scary Movie), star of screen and stage, actress Angela Robinson (“The Haves and The Have Nots”, The Color Purple), and Academy Award®–nominated Producer Lisa Cortés (Precious; The Woodsman; and Shadowboxer). First Glance Friday screening features Will Packer’s new original series “Bigger” which is set to premiere on BET Network’s streaming service BET+, this fall. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 Comedian and all around entertainer Rodney Perry will emcee the BronzeLens Awards Show. The ‘Best of Festival’ filmmakers in their perspective categories and other noteworthy industry leaders will be honored at the historic Carter Center. Categories include the …
Posted in MOTIVATION, In The Spotlight | Leave a comment25TH ANNIVERSARY ESSENCE FESTIVAL® Night-by-Night Performance Line Up Unveiled
April 11, 2019THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY ESSENCE FESTIVAL® BRINGS THE 90’s HEAT WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCES OF THE HOTTEST ALBUMS CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Never-Seen-Before Original Artist-Curated Sets Highlight 90’s Albums That Changed the Game Night-by-Night Performance Line Up Unveiled – July 4-7 in New Orleans, LA The ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola, the world’s largest cultural, entertainment and empowerment experience and largest celebration of global Black culture, is set to bring the 90’s heat with special performances that celebrate the 25th anniversary of some of the top albums of the decade. The Festival also just announced the official night-by-night performance line up for its concert series taking place July 5th, 6th and 7th at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. With hits that remain timeless, the 90’s era of R&B and hip-hop music significantly impacted our global culture – setting musical trends and a standard of excellence that made space for artists to thrive as creators, visionaries and entrepreneurs. By spotlighting some of the era’s most forward-looking, game-changing albums that are also celebrating their 25th anniversaries, the celebration will reach beyond nostalgia to new school—with special performances to elevate the groundbreaking sounds that continue to influence the most popular, chart-topping artists of today. “We are celebrating our 25th anniversary with an extraordinary, multigenerational, cultural celebration featuring nearly 100 Black artists who know that the ESSENCE Festival is ‘home,’” said Michelle Ebanks, CEO of ESSENCE Communications. “Through an imaginative slate of 25th anniversary curations and a fresh take on our night-by-night line-up, this year’s milestone Festival will creatively represent some of our culture’s most important and influential bodies of work – past, present and future. We are excited to place the spotlight on the music that captivated and inspired our global communities—all reimagined exclusively for the ‘only-at-ESSENCE’ Festival stages.” Each “25th” set will be curated and …
Posted in Music, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentLittle Film Blue Carpet Hits Atlanta with VIP Attendees
April 8, 2019Film stars Regina Hall, Issa Rae and Marsai Martin as well as Producer Will Packer and Director Tina Gordon, hit the blue carpet for a star-studded premiere at Regal Atlantic Station in midtown Atlanta. The blue carpet screening was a huge success with many of Atlanta’s biggest stars in entertainment, film and music excited to see LITTLE. VIP Attendees Included: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (Mayor of Atlanta), Luke James (Actor), Trina Braxton (Reality Star, Bravo’s Braxton Family Values), Kenny Burns (Producer, Studio 43), TC Carson (Actor, Living Single), Derek J (Fox’s STAR), Monyetta Shaw (Actress, CEO), Egypt Sherrod (HGTV Host), Terri J. Vaughn (OWN’s Greenleaf), Sheree Whitfield (Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta, Caleb McLaughlin (Netflix’s Stranger Things). ___________________________________________________________________ LITTLE Spelman Visit Over 900 students from Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College packed Spelman’s Sisters Chapel on Thursday, April 4th for a LITTLE conversation with cast members Regina Hall, Issa Rae, Marsai Martin and Director Tina Gordon. Welcomed by moderator, Spelmanite Kennedy Rue-McCollough, students and teachers went wild as the ladies walked on stage. Kennedy chatted with the ladies about the importance of women empowerment and how to uplift your sister. In addition, the ladies discussed how they personally deal with responsibility of representation in media and who they look up to for representation. Throughout the conversation, Issa kept the crowd cheering and laughing, especially with her chemistry with Regina on stage.
Posted in MOTIVATION, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentNAACP IMAGE AWARDS Brings Glitz, Glamour and Star Power for 50th Anniversary
April 4, 2019TV ONE HIGHLIGHTS BLACK EXCELLENCE AT THE 50TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS HOSTED BY ANTHONY ANDERSON ON MARCH 30 The NAACP, some of the biggest names in film, television and music turned out for the 50TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS on Saturday, March 30, which was broadcast live on TV One from The Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, highlights from the evening included Beyoncé being named as the NAACP Entertainer of the Year and NAACP President Derrick Johnson presenting her husband Sean “Jay-Z” Carter with the prestigious President’s Award. Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ fiery acceptance speech energized the audience as she was being honored with the NAACP Chairman’s Award. Additional honorees included REACH Media nationally syndicated radio host Tom Joyner who was presented with the Vanguard Award, and Ne-Yo, who was awarded the inaugural Black & Positively Golden Music Honor sponsored by McDonald’s. The Marvel Studios film “Black Panther” took home several awards including Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Ryan Coogler), Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture: Film (Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Michael B. Jordan), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (Danai Gurira), Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture (Chadwick Boseman), Outstanding Breakthrough Role in a Motion Picture (Letitia Wright), and Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture. Anthony Anderson also took home the award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on “black-ish,” which also won Outstanding Comedy Series and garnered other awards. Viewers of the 50TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were able to get an exclusive preview of THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY trailer, which premiered during the telecast and premieres on TV One in June 2019. Photos Courtesy of TV One 50TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS WINNERS As previously announced by the NAACP, winners took home awards in diverse categories. Click here for the full press release …
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