Award-Winning Talk Show “the Real” to Announce 15 Categories on Tuesday, February 2nd On Tuesday, February 2nd at 10:00 am PT / 1:00pm ET, the nominees for this year’s 52nd NAACP Image Awards will be announced virtually on the NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram. Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose (Jingle Jangle, Power), actress and singer Chloe … [Read more...] about 52nd NAACP Image Awards Nomination Announcement to Take Place February 2nd on Instagram
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Showtime to Premiere Second Season of “Vice” on Sunday, March 7
SHOWTIME announced today that season two of the award-winning documentary series VICE will premiere Sunday, March 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The season will consist of 15 episodes, eight of which will air weekly on Sundays leading to a midseason finale on April 25. The remaining seven episodes will air this fall. Known for delivering immersive reporting from the frontlines of … [Read more...] about Showtime to Premiere Second Season of “Vice” on Sunday, March 7
Khalil Kain in Ghana for African Premiere of Coming to Africa
After the successful world premiere at the Las Vegas Black Film Festival where the film took home three awards, and subsequent screenings in Memphis, Dallas and Orlando, Coming to Africa made its official African premiere at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Actor Khalil Kain, who stars in the movie, and is best known for his roles in the feature film Juice … [Read more...] about Khalil Kain in Ghana for African Premiere of Coming to Africa
Nova Scotia Songwriter Gianna Lauren Releases “Spark” Single (DSPs | Bandcamp), Announces Vanity Metrics EP on Forward Music Group Nov 13
“It’s the same old story that I can’t tell,” sings Gianna Lauren over and over on “Closed Chapter,” at the midpoint of Vanity Metrics, abandoning the jaunty melody she began with for a pulsing, dramatic drumbeat and expansive horns. Her own voice joins, then other voices, calling back on a loop, mimicking the patterns of a doomed relationship she’s finally learned to let go … [Read more...] about Nova Scotia Songwriter Gianna Lauren Releases “Spark” Single (DSPs | Bandcamp), Announces Vanity Metrics EP on Forward Music Group Nov 13
Democracy Comes Alive, a One-Day Virtual Music Festival to Promote Participation in Democracy with Appearances by Members of The Grateful Dead, Michael Franti, Billy Strings & More
On Saturday, October 3rd at 1PM ET, Live For Live Music, in partnership with HeadCount, presents Democracy Comes Alive, a one-day virtual music festival to promote voter participation. The election this November may be the most important of our lifetime, and Democracy Comes Alive aims to channel the power of music to make a … [Read more...] about Democracy Comes Alive, a One-Day Virtual Music Festival to Promote Participation in Democracy with Appearances by Members of The Grateful Dead, Michael Franti, Billy Strings & More
Vision Films Presents “Ali’s Comeback: The Untold Story” Documentary and Online Virtual Event Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Ali’s Return to the Boxing Ring
Vision Films Inc. has acquired the global distribution rights for the feature-length documentary “Ali’s Comeback: The Untold Story” from director Art Jones and Dream Factory. On Oct. 26, 2020, Vision Films will kick off the campaign with an interactive online showcase to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ali vs Quarry fight that is the subject of the film. “The Greatest … [Read more...] about Vision Films Presents “Ali’s Comeback: The Untold Story” Documentary and Online Virtual Event Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Ali’s Return to the Boxing Ring
New Music Video and Call to Action from Broadway Legend and Activist Betty Buckley
Betty Buckley, the Tony Award winning Broadway legend and proud Texas native and resident, has just released an all-new music video, in which she performs “For the Beauty of the Earth / Jesus Loves the Little Children” with the School of Arts & Enterprise Virtual Choir. The video was created to promote social justice, turn out voters in her home state, and solicit donations … [Read more...] about New Music Video and Call to Action from Broadway Legend and Activist Betty Buckley
Showtime Renews Emmy Nominated Documentary Series “Vice” for a Second Season
SHOWTIME has picked up a second season of VICE, the award-winning documentary series that recently wrapped its first season on the network and received a 2020 Emmy nomination for Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special. Delivering immersive reporting from the frontlines of global conflicts, civil uprisings and beyond, the VICE team of journalists rapidly adapted this past season to … [Read more...] about Showtime Renews Emmy Nominated Documentary Series “Vice” for a Second Season
Twin Cities Film Fest Announces 2020 Hybrid Film Fest & New Diversity Series Presented In Partnership With VumaTV
The Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) is pleased to announce that VumaTV, the only global streaming platform focused on unifying cultures through unique, diverse premium content, will be the official presenting sponsor of the 11th Annual Twin Cities Film Fest 2020. This year's festival, October 22nd through October 31st, will be presented in a hybrid model - virtual and in-theatre, … [Read more...] about Twin Cities Film Fest Announces 2020 Hybrid Film Fest & New Diversity Series Presented In Partnership With VumaTV
Self-Titled Debut Album From Amel Rose to Be Released July 17: Offers Eclectic Collection of Songs Stressing Unity, Love and Courage
Over the past three months, recording artist Amel Rose released four singles to begin the introduction of her unique blend of hip hop and pop to the music world. And, finally, the moment her fast-growing following has waited for has arrived. On July 17, she will release her self-titled debut album, The Amel Rose, produced by DJ Fredy Muks, on all major streaming … [Read more...] about Self-Titled Debut Album From Amel Rose to Be Released July 17: Offers Eclectic Collection of Songs Stressing Unity, Love and Courage