JJ Hairston recently released his 11th album, Not Holding Back – available everywhere now. Given the current political climate, death and destruction, political banter and general social unrest, our nation could use some words of peace. JJ is carrying a simple message teaching us all to not hold back in 2021, as 2020 “stole” so much for the world emotionally, physically and … [Read more...] about Watch JJ Hairston on ABC’s GMA3: What You Need to Know Friday, February 26 at 1pm ET/12c/P
Youth
Independent Feature Film “Making Sense” to Premiere at Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival
Film is First to Star People with Disabilities, Representing Five Primary Senses The 46th Annual Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival announced that the independent feature film "Making Sense" will be virtually screened beginning on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7:00 p.m. EST and continuing until February 15. The film is the first to feature five people with disabilities who each … [Read more...] about Independent Feature Film “Making Sense” to Premiere at Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival
“Positive All the Way” Wins the “Best Documentary” Kat Award in the Together! 2020 Disability Film Festival
"Positive All the Way", a documentary short from The Foundation for Global Sports Development and Sidewinder Films, won “Best Documentary” at the Together! 2020 Disability Film Festival. The film chronicles the growth of the Paralympic Games under the leadership of Sir Philip Craven, who was the president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for 17 years. The … [Read more...] about “Positive All the Way” Wins the “Best Documentary” Kat Award in the Together! 2020 Disability Film Festival
Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, JoJo and Tori Kelly Perform During Global Citizen Prize Awards
International advocacy organization Global Citizen on Saturday, December 19, honored the winners of the 2020 Global Citizen Prize. Bryan Stevenson, Sir Elton John, LifeBank Global CEO Temie Giwa-Tubosun, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Warren Buffett, Sesame Workshop and the Co-Founders of the Black … [Read more...] about Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, JoJo and Tori Kelly Perform During Global Citizen Prize Awards
Film at Lincoln Center Announces Winter/Spring 2021 Virtual Cinema Lineup
Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) announces titles for its Winter/Spring 2021 Virtual Cinema slate. FLC’s Virtual Cinema was introduced in March of 2020 in response to the coronavirus crisis and showcases a wide-ranging mix of new releases, recent festival favorites, and repertory titles that movie lovers can enjoy from the safety and comfort of their homes. Upcoming releases … [Read more...] about Film at Lincoln Center Announces Winter/Spring 2021 Virtual Cinema Lineup
“At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal” Receives Two Nominations for the 41st Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced its nominees for the 41st Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards, which include two nominations for AT THE HEART OF GOLD: INSIDE THE USA GYMNASTICS SCANDAL. Directed by Erin Lee Carr and available on HBO, the documentary was produced by Sidewinder Films, the media division of The … [Read more...] about “At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal” Receives Two Nominations for the 41st Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards
Los Angeles Dance Music Artist Tyler Garrett Announces Release of First EP, New Music Video
After releasing his first EP this month, rising pop and dance artist Tyler Garrett has dropped a new music video for the title track on his "Potential Love" EP. The video for Potential Love is the much-anticipated follow-up from the pop songwriter's collaboration with EDM artist Jeriqo. Their collaboration "You Have Me" was streamed more than a million times. The music … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Dance Music Artist Tyler Garrett Announces Release of First EP, New Music Video
CUPID Supports Mental Wellness With the Cupid Shuffle in ‘All of Us’ World Dance Battle 2020
Social distancing has kept people from each other with business shutdowns with new levels of sanitation and safety. World-renowned American singer, Cupid, known for his freestyle solo dance song “Cupid Shuffle,” is joining CBZ Reboot, Inc., a non-profit organization for movement and mental wellness, to take the challenge and submit a 10-20 second video of the “The … [Read more...] about CUPID Supports Mental Wellness With the Cupid Shuffle in ‘All of Us’ World Dance Battle 2020
New Black Anime Website Launches
Over the past decade, anime has become a sweeping sensation in the United States, especially in the African American community. This has sparked a desire for more black anime characters to be seen and for their stories to be told in the visually captivating art style that originated in Japan. Answering the call is Black Streak Entertainment. Their new … [Read more...] about New Black Anime Website Launches
Prepare to Remember Your First Love: ‘Liza, Liza Skies Are Grey’ Brings Youth and Innocence to an Otherwise Grey World of Days Past
Vision Films Inc. (“Vision”) announced on Tuesday the acquisition of the nostalgic love story feature film Liza, Liza Skies Are Grey. Set during the turbulent 1960s amidst the Vietnam War and nuclear bomb drills, “Liza, Liza Skies Are Grey” features the debut film acting role of Mikey Madison (Better Things, Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood) and was directed and produced by … [Read more...] about Prepare to Remember Your First Love: ‘Liza, Liza Skies Are Grey’ Brings Youth and Innocence to an Otherwise Grey World of Days Past