October 17, 2018 11:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2018 brought the heat to Miami, Florida on Saturday, October 6, 2018 for the annual taping of the most prominent hip hop showcase on television. Comedian and Actor Deray Davis hosted hip-hop’s biggest night of the year at The Fillmore…
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Black Nativity is Back in a NEW LOCATION and is BIGGER and BETTER Than Ever!
(Atlanta, GA) October 17, 2018 – Dominion Entertainment Group is excited to announce the return of its hit holiday musical, Black Nativity: A Gospel Christmas Musical Experience featuring all-star castmates Q Parker (Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum recording group, 112), Latrice Pace (Stellar- and Grammy-nominated gospel group, The Anointed Pace Sisters), Zebulon Ellis (runner-up, Sunday Best All-Stars), Terry Burrell (original cast member from Dreamgirls), and gospel singer, Lawrence Flowers (hit song “More”). Due…
GRAMMY NOMINATED R&B SINGER TAMIA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “IT’S YOURS” OFF #1 ALBUM “PASSION LIKE FIRE”
Fresh off the heels of success with her successful #1 single “Leave It Smokin’,” Grammy-nominated R&B singer Tamia has released her new single “It’s Yours,” a mid-tempo groove produced by Lil Ronnie. The single is featured on Tamia’s new album Passion Like Fire that is currently in stores. If you haven’t already seen Tamia on the “Passion Like Fire…
BET News Premieres One-Hour Special “When We All Vote” Hosted by Angela Rye on Wednesday October 3 at 10:00 PM ET/PT
October 02, 2018 02:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Wednesday, October 3, at 10 PM, ET/PT, BET News will broadcast When We All Vote, a news special hosted by noted political pundit Angela Rye that aims educate and inspire viewers to register and vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Shot on location in…
Lil Wayne, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, Cardi B., YG, and A$AP Rocky Set to Perform at the BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2018
October 02, 2018 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2018, the biggest night for hip-hop on television, is only getting bigger and better with Lil Wayne performing fresh off the heels of the release of his highly anticipated album Tha Carter V. Other confirmed performers include hip-hop mogul and BET’s The…
OSCAR NOMINEE ANGELA BASSETT HOSTS RELEASE EVENT TO CELEBRATE FRIEND & VOCAL POWERHOUSE LEDISI
(October 2 – Los Angeles, LA) – On Saturday, September 29 it was a grand time had by all as Oscar nominee Angela Bassett hosted a release reception for Twelve-time Grammy nominee Ledisi who was thrilled to have released her second book The Walk: Accepting Your Life As It Is Now with Noah’s Ark Publishing (2018). Held at the Grammy Museum…
MULTI-GRAMMY AWARD WINNER INDIA.ARIE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THAT MAGIC”
(New York, NY- September 14, 2018) Multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter India.Arie is back with a bit of musical enchantment with the official release of her new single “That Magic” featured on her forthcoming album WORTHY in February via Songbird/BMG. Co-produced by Aaron W. Lindsey and Branden Burch, India with her trademark warmth, care, and precision lovingly…
The BET “Hip Hop Awards” 2018 Will Premiere on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8PM ET/PT on BET Networks
September 12, 2018 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The BET “Hip Hop Awards” will return to The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater for the second consecutive year on Saturday, October 6, 2018, and will premiere on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8:00PM ET/PT. Grammy Award-winning, Multi-Platinum artist, Drake leads this year’s…
Hello Sunshine x Together Live to Feature Diverse Female-Led Stories and Conversations With High-Profile Women Including Reese Witherspoon, Yara Shahidi, and Abby Wambach
September 11, 2018 12:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hello Sunshine and Together Live are partnering to bring a touring live event experience to cities across North America featuring authentic storytelling and inspiring conversations for and by intersectional, intergenerational women. Appearances in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Toronto, Cincinnati, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Minneapolis, Fayetteville, AR,…
J.PERIOD TO RECORD MIXTAPE LIVE ON STAGE WITH RAKIM, PHAROAHE MONCH, FEATURING BLACK THOUGHT AND SURPRISE SPECIAL GUESTS!
(New York, NY- September 11, 2018) J.PERIOD’s collaborative, improvisational performance series, THE LIVE MIXTAPE, is just that: a hip-hop mixtape, performed and recorded live on stage—in one take—by some of hip hop’s most celebrated MCs, and one of its most groundbreaking DJs. On Thursday, September 13, J.PERIOD brings this dynamic format to Sony Hall in…
6 Favorite Flowers Of The Rich And Famous People of the World
Flowers are one of the most beautiful creations of God and we can see endless varieties and colors in flowers. There is not a single person who do not like flowers for sure. Whether it is a professional event or any private event, flowers are necessary for each event. Moreover, flowers fill our life with…
WATCH: AFTER COLIN KAEPERNICK’S NIKE ENDORSEMENT DEAL TRIGGERED A FLOOD OF DIFFERING VIEWS, NIKE RELEASED A NEW COMMERCIAL FEATURING THE FORMER 49ERS QUARTERBACK
The recent endorsement deal signed between former NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, and Nike has triggered a flood of differing opinions across the political spectrum. The public outcry over the deal is an extension of the debate prompted by the Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the national anthem prior to games—a move that has morphed into…
The Lisa Foundation, Whoopi Goldberg and CVS Pharmacy Join Forces to Launch National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Campaign
September 04, 2018 06:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Lisa Foundation, the U.S. leader in driving awareness and education in the fight against brain aneurysms, has joined forces with Whoopi Goldberg and CVS Pharmacy during Brain Aneurysm Awareness month to launch a first-of-its-kind national campaign to educate Americans about the signs and symptoms of a brain aneurysm…
BET Networks to Broadcast Live Commercial-Free Coverage of Musical Icon Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Services On-Air and Online Friday, August 31 Beginning at 10 AM ET
August 30, 2018 12:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–From “I Say A Little Prayer” to “Think” to her signature classic “RESPECT,” Aretha Franklin was a musical phenomenon and a transcendent figure in American culture. As the nation mourns the passing of the ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin, BET Networks will commemorate her life…
Let’s talk MTV VMAs Best Red Carpet Moments
source The red carpet landscape has certainly changed in the last several years. Although actors, actresses and models who flock to the Academy Awards or the Cannes festival still somewhat follow the ‘white tie’ dress code and make sure they put their most elegant and sophisticated foot forward, the VMA has for a long time…
Farewell, Queen of Soul: Funeral Arrangements Announced for Aretha Franklin
Thousands of mourners are expected to attend the public viewing on September 4th and 5th, which will take place at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
THE 2018 BLACK GIRLS ROCK! CELEBRANTS ARE: MARY J. BLIGE, JUDITH JAMISON, NAOMI CAMPBELL, LENA WAITHE AND TARANA BURKE
August 21, 2018 01:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO, founder and creator of “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™”are excited to announce this year’s BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ Awards taping on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ. The broadcast will premiere on…
Meghan Markle’s Best Red Carpet Moments
Meghan Markle’s Best Red Carpet Moments source So, the long-anticipated royal wedding finally took place, and it was all that one could expect from a royal wedding and more. The fact that there was a church gospel choir that sang Stand By Me was just icing on the diversity that dominated this wedding. Aside from…
CARDI B AND THE CARTERS LEAD NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2018 “VMAS” AIRING LIVE ON MTV MONDAY, AUGUST 20 AT 9:00 PM ET/PT FROM RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
July 16, 2018 03:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MTV today announced nominations across all gender neutral categories for the 2018 “VMAs.” The list includes dozens of artists whose reach and influence have elevated music’s relevancy within the cultural conversation. Cardi B received nods in 10 categories, including “Video,” “Song” and “Artist of the…
Metro Atlanta to Honor The Isley Brothers with Proclamation and Day in Their Name
(Atlanta, GA, July 12, 2018) – Metro Atlanta will honor the iconic The Isley Brothers with a proclamation and Day in their name this Saturday, July 14th during their show at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. Commissioner Natalie Hall has said that Fulton County Board of Commissioners will declare Saturday as The Isley Brothers Day. Brothers Ronald and Ernie Isley will receive the proclamation for the group’s over six decades in…
WATCH: 49er’s Marquise Goodwin Surprises His Mom and Sister with a New House
Marquis Goodwin, a wide receiver with the Francisco 49ers, shared a touching video on Instagram capturing the reactions of his mother, Tamina, and his sister, Deja, as he unveiled the brand new residence he’d bought for them. Inside the video, Goodwin, who signed a three-year $20 million dollar contract extension earlier this year, can be seen…
WATCH: The 2018 “MTV Movie & TV Awards” Hosted by Tiffany Haddish Scores Double Digit Increase with 3.371 Million Total Viewers; Most Social Show on All of Television
June 19, 2018 07:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hosted by Tiffany Haddish, last night’s “MTV Movie & TV Awards” scored a 21% increase across the simulcast with 3.371 million total viewers. Compared to the same networks which aired the show last year, below are the 2018 “MTV Movie & TV Awards” ratings and…
Hip-Hop Artist Dee-1 and Sallie Mae Host 5K Race to Help Fund College Scholarships
“If you find your slingshot, use it.” – Dee-1 Dee-1 is no stranger when it comes to touring high schools in an effort to promote college planning and financial responsibility. So it comes as no surprises that the Hip-hop artist, who is known for his viral hit “Sallie Mae Back”, has teamed up with Sallie…
Academy and Grammy Award Winner, Jamie Foxx to Host “BET Awards” 2018
May 22, 2018 01:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), today announced Academy Award-winning actor and Grammy Award-winning musician Jamie Foxx as this year’s “BET Awards” 2018 host. Returning to the stage as host for the second time after nearly a decade, Foxx joins an A-List roster…
MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED POWERHOUSE LEDISI SCORES TOP TEN BILLBOARD & MEDIABASE HIT WITH “ALL THE WAY”
(New York, NY- May 18, 2018) Multi-Grammy nominated powerhouse Ledisi is all smiles today as she has a Top 10 hit on her hands with the single “All The Way.” Released in January, the single has aggressively soared up the Billboard and Mediabase UAC charts making this her fastest growing single of her career. A…
