Category : Industry Related News
David Kramer & Jay Sures Named Co-Presidents of UTA
David Kramer and Jay Sures have been named co-presidents of United Talent Agency, working alongside CEO Jeremy Zimmer to lead the major talent agency's continued...
DETROIT World Premiere in Detroit
Kathryn Bigelow's DETROIT held its world premiere at Detroit's Fox Theatre with 2,200 attendees. The civil unrest thriller opens in select theaters July 28th....
SCBA Spotlight Series: Southern California Showcase
The Southern California Broadcasters Association launches SCBA Spotlight Series featuring successful radio clients. First interview showcases attorney Shawn Matian and his Matian Law Firm's success...
BET.com Achieves Record 19.1 Million Unique Visitors in June
BET.com achieved a historic milestone with 19.1 million unique visitors in June 2017, marking its highest monthly total ever. The 28% year-over-year increase was driven...
Urban Movie Channel: The Rich And The Ruthless
Urban Movie Channel launches The Rich and The Ruthless, a new original soap opera series created by Victoria Rowell. The show follows the behind-the-scenes drama...
‘Girls Trip’ VIP Screening Brings Out the Stars
Hello Beautiful hosted a star-studded VIP screening for Girls Trip featuring cast members Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish plus celebrities...
Cassius Launches “CASSIUS Life” Franchise Series
iOne Digital launches CASSIUS Life video franchise featuring Detroit rapper Dej Loaf. The five-part series offers intimate glimpses into Black culture influencers and trendsetters....
BET Networks Announces Leadership Structure Changes
BET Networks announces major leadership restructuring with Michael D. Armstrong as General Manager and new appointments for Jeanine Liburd and Donna Blackman....
Motown to Release DETROIT Soundtrack Inspired by the Film
Motown Records releases Detroit Official Soundtrack featuring The Roots' new song 'It Ain't Fair' and classic Motown artists. The album captures the sound of 1967...
Jackie Chan in ‘The Foreigner’ – Official Trailer
Jackie Chan stars alongside Pierce Brosnan in The Foreigner, a revenge thriller about a businessman seeking justice for his daughter's death in a terrorist attack....
BET Awards 2017 Complete Winners List
The 2017 BET Awards complete winners list includes Beyonc�'s multiple wins for Lemonade and Sorry, plus Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, and Chance the Rapper....
Urban Media Launches Trade Site for Entertainment
All Urban Media launches as a new trade site covering urban entertainment, film, TV, streaming, and podcasts for people of color. The site expands RMI...
ESSENCE Festival Announces Full Lineup
ESSENCE Festival 2017 announces full lineup featuring Diana Ross, Chance the Rapper, and Mary J. Blige headlining the New Orleans event June 30-July 2....
2017 Music & Entertainment Conference
102.9 KBLX and Q102.1 host 2017 Music & Entertainment Conference featuring Bell Biv DeVoe, Mathew Knowles, Johnny Gill, and D'Wayne Wiggins in San Jose....
BET Announces Star Studded Lineup for the BET Experience
BET announces star-studded lineup for 5th annual BET Experience featuring Snoop Dogg, Migos, A$AP Rocky, Bryson Tiller, and more at STAPLES Center....
Urban Movie Channel Launches on Apple TV Expanding Access
Urban Movie Channel (UMC) launches on Apple TV, expanding the first premium African American streaming service to more platforms after iOS success....
Digital Audio Advertising Surges as Strategies Shift
Digital audio listening is projected to reach 200 million users by 2019, with ad spending expected to grow 41% as advertisers shift from traditional radio...
Bounce TV Acquires Trumpet Awards Event
Bounce TV acquires The Trumpet Awards, the prestigious event celebrating African-American achievements, set to premiere its 25th anniversary celebration January 29....
ART SIMS’ Poster for Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing’ in Smithsonian
Art Sims' iconic movie poster for Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing' has been selected for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History &...
comScore Reports Worldwide Box Office for Dec. 18, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story dominated the worldwide box office for December 18, 2016, earning $290.5 million globally in its opening weekend according to...
Debra L. Lee Honored by Clive Davis and Recording Academy
BET Networks CEO Debra L. Lee will receive the 2017 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award at Clive Davis' Pre-GRAMMY Gala, becoming the first woman...
African American Film Critics Name Moonlight Top Film of 2016
The African American Film Critics Association named Moonlight the top film of 2016, with Queen Sugar winning best TV show. Denzel Washington and Ruth Negga...
Netflix Reports 30M Members Using Movies and TV
Netflix research reveals 30 million members globally pair movies with TV shows during binge-watching breaks. 59% of viewers take 3-day pauses between series, with 61%...
CBS Corporation Q3 2016: Strong Results and Growth
CBS Corporation reported record Q3 2016 results with revenues up 4% to $3.4 billion and operating income rising 6% to $798 million. The media giant...
Black Hollywood Stars at First Ladies High Tea
The 19th L.A. Focus First Ladies High Tea at Beverly Hilton featured over 1,000 attendees celebrating church first ladies. Lynn Whitfield received the Legacy Award...
