Category : Industry Related News
Houston Women Share Perspectives in Special Broadcast Event
Four Houston women including radio personalities Sky Houston and JJ Simmons will share perspectives during BET's Being Mary Jane Season 3 marathon broadcast this Sunday....
Playster Launches Unlimited Entertainment Platform
Playster launches its all-in-one entertainment platform in the U.S., offering unlimited access to music, movies, books, and games starting at $3.95....
RLJ Entertainment Launches Channels on Prime Video
RLJ Entertainment launches three streaming channels on Amazon Prime including UMC for urban content, Acorn TV for international programming, and AcaciaTV for fitness workouts....
NAACP Image Awards Nominees Announced at Beverly Hills Event
The 47th NAACP Image Awards nominees were announced at Beverly Hills press conference. The ceremony will broadcast live on TV One February 5, 2016....
African-American Film Critics’ Top 2015 Films
The African-American Film Critics Association named Straight Outta Compton as 2015's top film, with the N.W.A. biopic winning Best Picture and multiple awards....
Have You Seen the New Trailer for Barbershop 3?
BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT starring Ice Cube, Common, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson, Common and Nicki Minaj invites back all the original cast along with...
Afrojack Headlines Smirnoff Experience Festival India
Grammy-winning DJ Afrojack headlines the third Smirnoff Experience Music Festival in Mumbai. The Dutch EDM superstar brings his high-energy performance to Indian fans....
Insomniac’s Electric Daisy Carnival Returns to the Big Apple
Electric Daisy Carnival returns to NYC's Citi Field May 14-15, 2016 with expanded footprint, new stages, and Carnival Square debut. Weekend passes start at $199....
HBO Special Screening: Jordan Davis Murder Documentary
HBO hosts special screening of '3� Minutes, Ten Bullets,' a documentary about Jordan Davis' tragic murder and his parents' journey from loss to activism....
A+E Networks and VICE Announce New TV Network
A+E Networks and VICE Media announce joint venture launching VICELAND, a new 24-hour channel replacing H2 in early 2016, reaching 70 million homes with youth-focused...
Toyota & VH1 Save Music Program at LaPlace Elementary
Toyota and VH1 Save The Music awarded LaPlace Elementary a $30,000 grant to restore instrumental music education after a decade-long absence. Santigold performed at the...
CUR and DigitasLBi Launch Next-Gen Music Streaming App
C�R Media partners with DigitasLBi to launch innovative music streaming app in 2015. The collaboration aims to transform the music streaming industry....
Viola Davis: The Motive Behind Her Famous Emmy Speech
Viola Davis reveals the motivation behind her historic Emmy speech during a candid Jimmy Kimmel Live interview, sharing the story behind her powerful moment....
Circle of Sisters Welcomes Celebrity Chefs
Circle of Sisters welcomes celebrity chefs including R&B star Bobby Brown, Pat Neely, and Melba Wilson to NYC's largest expo for women of color....
Derek Ferguson Appointed COO of REVOLT Media & TV
Derek Ferguson joins REVOLT Media & TV as Chief Operating Officer, bringing 30 years of experience from Combs Enterprises and Bad Boy Records....
“Straight Outta Compton” Writer on MSNBC’s “The Docket”
Straight Outta Compton screenwriter S. Leigh Savidge appeared on MSNBC's The Docket to discuss similarities between Death Row Records and Fox's Empire TV series....
NFLPA Launches Groundbreaking Media Company for Athletes
NFL Players Association launches ACE Media, a groundbreaking content company featuring exclusive programming from 1,800+ active players. The new venture partners with BET Networks, Bleacher...
Robert L. Johnson Entertainment Acquires NINA Film Rights
RLJ Entertainment acquires North American rights to NINA, the highly anticipated Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana and David Oyelowo, set for December 2015 release....
McDonald’s 365Black Awards Air on BET Aug 23
The 12th annual McDonald's 365Black Awards airs on BET August 23, hosted by Terrence J and KeKe Palmer. The ceremony honors African-American achievements....
Oprah Presents Epic Seven-Night Television Event “Belief”
Oprah Winfrey presents 'Belief,' a seven-night documentary series exploring faith and spiritual practices worldwide, premiering October 18 on OWN Network....
BET Experience Kicks Off in Los Angeles
The 2015 BET Experience in Los Angeles featured star-studded performances from Bell Biv DeVoe, Nicki Minaj, Ne-Yo, and Miguel across multiple venues....
Paramount’s CAPTIVE Trailer is Quite Impressive
Paramount Pictures releases the first trailer for 'Captive,' starring David Oyelowo and Kate Mara. The thriller drama opens September 18, 2015....
Floyd Mayweather, Kobe Bryant Join 2015 BET Experience
Floyd Mayweather, Kobe Bryant, Janelle Monae and George Clinton join BET's 2015 Genius Talks series at L.A. LIVE for discussions on success and industry insights....
Aivvy Q: Music Streaming & Dynamic Headphones
Aivvy Q smart headphones combine streaming and personalized music in one device. Features 32GB storage, 40-hour battery, and onboard Wi-Fi connectivity....
BET Experience Celebrity Game Lineup Announced
BET Networks announces star-studded lineup for Sprite Celebrity Basketball Game featuring Snoop Dogg, Nick Cannon, French Montana, and more at BET Experience 2015....
