Category : Industry Related News
BET Told DJ Envy he wasn’t “Black Enough” for Their Network?
DJ Envy reveals BET allegedly told him he wasn't 'Black enough' for their network. The radio personality's shocking confession adds to recent industry revelations....
Many Screens, Big Picture: Film & Tech Trends
MANY SCREENS, BIG PICTURE podcast relaunches with host Paul Dergarabedian exploring how technology is changing film and entertainment consumption patterns....
JSU Photographer Charles Smith at Photoshelter
JSU chief photographer Charles Smith presented at Photoshelter's professional development summit, sharing insights on visual storytelling for HBCUs....
ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth Group announces three-year
ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth Group partners with iHeartMedia for a three-year deal to create dozens of original podcasts from MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central brands....
DARF TV Added to ABTN – A Big TV Network
DARF TV joins ABTN (A Big TV Network), a Black-owned television network available on Roku TV. The partnership brings Digital and Radio Facts content to...
Mike Prater & Johnny Mallory Launch Idaho Sports Talk Show
Mike Prater teams up with Johnny 'The Ballgame' Mallory for the revamped Idaho Sports Talk on KTIK 93.1 FM, airing weekdays 3-6pm MT in Boise....
Civil Right Organization Hosts National Film Screening to
Civil rights organizations host nationwide drive-in screenings of 'All In: The Fight for Democracy' on Sept. 9 to mobilize voting rights activists ahead of the...
“Yo MTV Raps” Co-Host Doctor Dre Loses Leg to Diabetes
Doctor Dre, co-host of groundbreaking hip-hop show 'Yo! MTV Raps', loses leg to diabetes complications. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support his recovery....
Black Bear Hires Leigh Kittay as Head of Film
Black Bear Pictures hires Leigh Kittay as Head of Film while Ben Stillman transitions to lead new TV division. The production company continues expansion....
DJ Arrested for Sexual Battery, Discusses Dark Side of Fame
World Famous DJ Erick Morillo turned himself in on sexual battery charges after DNA evidence linked him to an alleged assault. The case highlights ongoing...
Rico Beard Joins 97.1 The Ticket for Afternoon Sports Show
Rico Beard joins 97.1 The Ticket as co-host of 'The Mike Valenti Show with Rico' starting August 3. The Detroit sports veteran brings over 20...
CBS and NAACP Form Content Development Team
CBS Television Studios partners with NAACP in multi-year deal to develop scripted, unscripted and documentary content featuring Black voices and stories for TV networks and...
Entertainment One Promotes Andre Howard and Ebrahim Rasheed
Entertainment One promotes Andre Howard to VP Digital Marketing and Ebrahim Rasheed to Director A&R. Both executives played key roles in recent successes with Brandy,...
Colin Kaepernick, Disney Partner on Racial Equity
Colin Kaepernick's RA Vision Media partners with Disney to create content focused on racial equity and social justice. The deal includes a docuseries about his...
Cop Appears to Flash the White Power Sign
Oregon police officer cleared after appearing to flash white power sign at anti-Black Lives Matter protester. Video shows interaction with suspected Proud Boys member during...
COSEBOC Annual Gathering & Film Screening
COSEBOC hosts its annual Young Men's Gathering April 27-28 at Huston-Tillotson University, featuring a free screening of 'Tell Them We Are Rising' documentary....
HT Students Join Pre-Alumni Council; Win Award
Huston-Tillotson University students Antanese Kinard and Christopher Nguyen secured leadership roles on the National Pre-Alumni Council Board. The university's PAC also won the 'Most Unified'...
Library Lecture Series Brings the Classroom to the Community
A new library lecture series initiative brings educational classroom experiences directly to local communities, expanding access to learning opportunities....
Presidential Lecture Series: 2020 Black History
The First Presidential Lecture Series for 2020 celebrates Black History Month with educational programming highlighting African American contributions and culture....
Bob Pittman Interviews Brad Hiranaga, GM North America CBO
iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman interviews General Mills North America CBO Brad Hiranaga in the season finale of 'Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of...
Gabriella Ianni Named VP of Commercial Strategy
Ingrooves promotes Gabriella Ianni to VP of Commercial Strategy, overseeing teams that work with Spotify, Apple Music, and other major DSPs....
Netflix Announces Limited Series ‘Colin in Black & White’
Netflix announces 'Colin in Black & White,' a limited series exploring Colin Kaepernick's high school years. Created by Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay, the show reveals...
Animated Blackface: Voice Actor Steps Down After 20 Years
Family Guy voice actor Mike Henry steps down from voicing Cleveland Brown after 20 years, citing belief the role should go to a black actor....
Media Fails to Reflect African-American Women
New study reveals 93% of media fails to properly represent African-American women, with participants feeling 'saddened' and 'disrespected' by current portrayals....
Great Documentary on Black Wall Street (video)
Watch an excellent documentary exploring Black Wall Street's history and the tragic events that destroyed this prosperous Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma....
