Category : Industry Related News
IRS Lowers Cash App Payment Reporting Threshold to $600
The IRS lowered Cash App payment reporting threshold from $20,000 to $600 starting January 1, 2022, affecting all payment apps including Venmo and PayPal....
“The Talk” Hires Black Male Host Akbar Gbajabiamila
Former NFL player Akbar Gbajabiamila joins CBS's The Talk as new host for season 12. The American Ninja Warrior host brings sports and entertainment experience...
American Public Media Group Names First Female CEO
American Public Media Group names Jean Taylor as its first female CEO, beginning August 23. Taylor brings extensive leadership experience from Taylor Corporation and Star...
Al Harrington, John Monopoly & Dan Pettigrew On Equity
Al Harrington, John Monopoly, and Dan Pettigrew discuss equity issues in the entertainment industry on The Breakfast Club morning show....
Avengers: Age of Ultron Teaser Trailer
Marvel releases the first official teaser trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron, showing Ultron's threat to Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor....
Grace Jones – Bloodlight and Bami – Trailer
Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami is a new documentary exploring the public and private worlds of the iconic entertainer, featuring performances and personal moments....
ESPN Films Presents DOC & DARRYL 30 for 30 Premiere
ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary explores the rise and fall of Mets legends Dwight 'Doc' Gooden and Darryl Strawberry. Premieres July 14th on ESPN....
Dwyane Wade’s Surprise Appearance at Lollapalooza
Dwyane Wade made a surprise appearance at Lollapalooza, joining Chicago rapper Chance the Rapper on stage. The crowd went wild for the Bulls star....
Bobby Brown Explains Why He Isn’t a Part of the New Edition Movie
The living legend known to the world as bad boy Bobby Brown made his way on Sway in the Morning and the R&B singer opened...
AAFCA TV Honors Virtual Awards (video)
AAFCA presents their 2nd Annual TV Honors in a virtual ceremony. Gil Robertson and team deliver an outstanding presentation celebrating television excellence....
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Donates $1.6 Million to HBCUs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority donates $1.6 million to 35 HBCUs as part of four-year campaign led by Dr. Glenda Glover to support Black college sustainability....
Goldenvoice Appoints Marcus Johnson as New Talent Buyer
Goldenvoice appoints Marcus Johnson as new Talent Buyer after nearly two decades as independent promoter. Johnson will handle booking for festivals and venues, bringing expertise...
George Clinton to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
George Clinton, the Godfather of Funk, will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022. He joins honorees including Ashanti, DJ Khaled,...
BUTTERFIELD JONES AND PANAY NAMED CO-PRESIDENTS
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. appointed Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A. Panay as Co-Presidents in modernized leadership structure....
Cordae & Disney Fund HBCU Scholarships
GRAMMY-nominated rapper Cordae partners with Disney Dreamers Academy and ESPN's The Undefeated to fund scholarships for underrepresented students at HBCUs....
“The Talk” Returns Today with an All-New Episode (4/12)
The Talk returns with hosts Sheryl Underwood, Carrie Ann Inaba, Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth discussing race and healing after Sharon Osbourne's departure....
Bounce Releases Fifth Trailer for Megachurch Drama
Bounce TV releases the official trailer for Saints & Sinners season 5, featuring Vanessa Bell Calloway and an all-star cast in the hit megachurch drama....
Futuri Names Jason J. Sosa Chief Technology Officer
Futuri appoints Jason J. Sosa as Chief Technology Officer to lead AI-driven audience engagement technology development for media companies....
1990 Documentary on Fred Hampton with William O’Neal (video)
Watch a rare 1990 documentary featuring Fred Hampton and William O'Neal, the real story behind the acclaimed film Judas and the Black Messiah....
ESSENCE Appoints New Executive Team
ESSENCE appoints Caroline Wanga as CEO and announces new executive team as part of restructuring. The leading Black-owned media company continues growth transformation....
Deon Taylor Directs Freedom Ride Civil Rights Film
Director Deon Taylor will helm Freedom Ride, a film about the 1961 Civil Rights activists led by John Lewis. The movie depicts young Freedom Riders...
Andrew Davis Appointed EVP and Global Chief Human Resources
Sony Music Entertainment appointed Andrew Davis as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 2021. Davis brings Fortune 500 experience from...
DARF TV Chats with Emmy Winner Britt Matt
Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Britt Matt discusses her Hollywood journey from Chicago to LA. Known for shows like Marlon and AP Bio, she shares her path...
AC/DC Unleash “Demon Fire” Trailer
AC/DC releases 'Demon Fire' trailer for their highly anticipated new album POWER UP, set to drop November 13, 2020....
Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee to Premiere on FOX Soul
Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee expands from podcast to FOX Soul's digital TV network, premiering October 30. The popular entertainment show joins FOX Soul's lineup....