Jesse Collins Named Showrunner of the 2021 American Music Awards Live-events producer Jesse Collins, whose resume includes producing the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the Grammys and the Oscars — this year alone — has been named showrunner and executive producer of the 2021&nbs... Read More...
‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Ends $100 Million Netflix Deal Kenya Barris has parted ways with Netflix. Confirming that he walked away from a $100 million deal with the streaming giant, the "Black-ish" creator explained the reason behind his decision. The 46-year... Read More...
FOX SOUL, BLACK ENTERPRISE ANNOUNCE CONTENT PARTNERSHIP FOR ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING FOX SOUL, a free streaming FOX platform serving unapologetically Black, consumable by all entertainment has joined forces with BLACK ENTERPRISE to bring original programming that highlights Black creatives, ex... Read More...
Phylicia Rashad Named Dean of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts Phylicia Rashad is taking on a new important leadership role ... joining Howard University as Dean of its recently reestablished College of Fine Arts. The iconic actress -- best known for her role... Read More...
Snoop Dogg joins The Voice as Mega Mentor Snoop Dogg will be joining The Voice coaches Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Blake Shelton as Mega Mentor on the current Season 20 of NBC’s Emmy-winning musical competition series. He’ll be mento... Read More...
Jamie Foxx Signs Development Deal with MTV Entertainment Group Jamie Foxx has signed a development deal with MTV Entertainment Group, the ViacomCBS division said Wednesday. Under the pact, the Oscar-winning actor and his producing partner Datari Turner will develop and ... Read More...
50 Cent’s ‘Black Mafia Family’ Adds Snoop Dogg, La La Anthony & Serayah Snoop Dogg has joined the Curtis “50 Cent’ Jackson executive produced Starz drama Black Mafia Family. La La Anthony and Serayah will also have recurring roles. Read more in Deadline.... Read More...
Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West Kim Kardashian has filed to divorce Kanye West after almost 7 years of marriage, but our sources say it's as amicable as a divorce can be. Kim is asking for joint legal and physical custody of the couple's 4... Read More...
Lifetime to Premiere The Gospel Biopic, Robin Roberts presents: Mahalia Lifetime's highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00pm ET/PT. An impressive list of Broadway stars including Tony® nominee Joa... Read More...
Byron Allen & Charter Communications Settle $10B Racial Discrimination Lawsuit – Update Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios and Charter Communications have agreed to settle Allen’s $10 billion racial-discrimination lawsuit against the telecommunications giant. The parties put out a brief joint st... Read More...