Category: Industry Related News
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Deadline Hollywood & African American Film Critics
AAFCA and Deadline Hollywood announce major 2020 partnership featuring Next Gen events and Hot Spots conferences to support emerging entertainment professionals.
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Matthew Knowles Joins Eight Days as Executive Producer
Matthew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father and former Destiny’s Child manager, joins as executive producer for Eight Days, a groundbreaking cancer docuseries premiering January 4, 2020 on FYI.
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Digital Soundtrack for HBO’s THE APOLLO Released
The digital soundtrack for HBO’s Apollo Theater documentary by Roger Ross Williams is now available, featuring classic recordings from James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and Aretha Franklin.
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The Apollo Soundtrack Digital Edition Released on HBO
The digital soundtrack for HBO’s Apollo Theater documentary debuts featuring classic tracks by James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and a new song by Robert Glasper with Ledisi.
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Zara Larsson’s “Invisible” in Netflix’s Klaus
Zara Larsson releases new single ‘Invisible’ for Netflix’s animated film Klaus. The multi-platinum pop artist recorded the track specifically for the movie.
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Congressman Elijah Cummings Advocated for His People
SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele Jr. honors Congressman Elijah Cummings as a civil rights icon who spoke truth to power for over two decades.
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BET Networks Goes Pink: New Program Lineup
BET Networks announces special breast cancer awareness programming including ‘BET Her Fights: Breast Cancer’ concert and ‘The Waiting Room’ series featuring performances by Johnny Gill, Nicole Bus, and Jekalyn Carr.
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C13ORIGINALS Bonus Episode: Gangster Capitalism
C13Originals releases bonus episode of Gangster Capitalism podcast examining Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. Episode features legal analysis and real listener stories about academic cheating.
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Technology’s Impact on Black Consumers
Nielsen’s 2019 report reveals African Americans’ $47.8 million buying power and tech-savvy shopping habits. Black consumers outspend the total market on personal care while demanding more from brands they support.
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Angelica Ross Honored at 2019 Pure Heat Community Festival
Angelica Ross from FX’s POSE received the 2019 Trailblazer Award while R&B singer Tweet earned the Legacy Award at Atlanta’s 8th Pure Heat Community Festival.
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FIRST LOOK: Michael B. Jordan talks new film
Michael B. Jordan discusses his role as attorney Bryan Stevenson in upcoming film Just Mercy, starring alongside Jamie Foxx in this death row exoneration drama.
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Apple Faces a Challenge It Hasnt Seen in 13 Years
Apple confronts its most significant business challenge in over a decade. The tech giant faces unprecedented market pressures not seen since 2011.
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GoT’s Impact on HBO’s Popularity
New data reveals Game of Thrones significantly boosted HBO’s popularity among 18-34 year olds, with over 25% discussing HBO in recent weeks.
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Over 84 Million Americans Have Watched Netflix’s Bird Box
Over 84 million Americans watched Netflix’s Bird Box according to Edison Research data, making it a record-breaking streaming success with no theatrical release.
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RCA Inspiration Celebrates 2019 Stellar and NAACP Awards
RCA Inspiration dominated the 2019 Stellar Awards and NAACP Image Awards with multiple wins for Koryn Hawthorne, The Walls Group, and other gospel artists.
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Sold-Out Crowd Celebrates African Americans at Truth Awards
The fifth annual Truth Awards celebrated African Americans in the LGBTQ+ community with a sold-out ceremony in Los Angeles. Emmy winner Anthony Hemingway received a History Maker Award among other trailblazing honorees.
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Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Launches Free Streaming Network
Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios launches The Weather Channel en Español, the first 24/7 Spanish-language weather streaming service, targeting underserved Hispanic audiences in Q1 2020.
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Newport Beach Film Festival Celebrates UK Talent
Newport Beach Film Festival celebrated British cinema talent at UK Honors ceremony ahead of BAFTA Awards, honoring films like Stan & Ollie and The Favourite.
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Abramorama Partners with Experience Hendrix for Film Release
Abramorama partners with Experience Hendrix to release Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church documentary in theaters worldwide. The film features rare footage from his 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival performance just weeks before his death.
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WIRED OTT Channel Launches 125+ Hours Series
WIRED launches OTT channel with 125+ hours of exclusive tech programming including original series and BBC’s ‘Click.’ Available on Apple TV, Roku, and Fire TV.
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BET’s ‘The Next Big Thing’ by Top Female Execs
BET’s ‘The Next Big Thing’ launches with powerhouse female executives Rikki Hughes, Holly Carter, and Tina Davis. The 10-episode competition discovers tomorrow’s superstars.