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Award-winning actor, author, director, producer, and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson will return to host the 2024 BET Awards, airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony will honor the iconic Usher with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement BET Award. Announced performers include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét. As […]
At the Sesame Workshop Gala in New York City, Oprah Winfrey honored Shonda Rhimes with the Joan Ganz Cooney Award for her outstanding contributions to television and storytelling. Rhimes, celebrated for her influential series such as “Bridgerton,” emphasized the importance of diverse narratives that reflect the world rather than just its gatekeepers. She highlighted how […]
The BET Awards 2024 on June 30 will feature a “Best New Artist” category for emerging talents making a significant impact in music. The nominees are 41, 4Batz, Ayra Starr, Bossman Dlow, Fridayy, October London, Tyla, and Sexyy Red. 4Batz, a Dallas-based singer-songwriter, has been endorsed by Kanye West. The rap group 41, consisting of […]
Don Alhart, a venerable figure at 13WHAM, will retire on June 6 after an illustrious 58-year career with the station. To honor his nearly six-decade tenure, 13WHAM will air a special program, “Don Alhart: A Legendary Career,” on June 5 at 7 p.m. This one-hour retrospective will celebrate Alhart’s significant contributions and memorable moments. Viewers […]
At a press conference held on May 13 at the Apollo Theater in New York, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul discussed their highly anticipated fight set for July 20. This eight-round professional bout, featuring two-minute rounds, will be streamed exclusively on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion, expressed […]
Buffalo opens the season with a home game against the Arizona Cardinals followed by a primetime Thursday night game against the Miami Dolphins. 2024 Preseason Schedule Week 1, Aug. 10: vs Chicago Bears | 1 p.m. Week 2, Aug. 17: at Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 p.m. Week 3: Aug. 24: vs Carolina Panthers | 1 […]
Anthony Anderson, James Van Der Beek, Taye Diggs, and other notable figures including NFL All-Pro Chris Jones will star in a striptease TV special titled “The Real Full Monty” to air on Fox this fall. Inspired by the 1997 film “The Full Monty,” this two-hour event aims to raise awareness and encourage screenings for prostate, […]
Issa Rae and co-founder Talitha Watkins of ColorCreative‘s production and management, recently joined forces with Tubi, a streaming platform that has significantly grown in popularity largely because of Black viewers and filmmakers. As HuffPost editor Phil Lewis points out in his newsletter, “Tubi isn’t just a streaming service for fans to enjoy—it has become an outlet […]
Kenan Thompson celebrates his 46th birthday, marking over two decades in television. Starting as a teenager on Nickelodeon’s “All That,” Thompson honed his comedic skills early on. His journey from a young sketch performer to becoming the longest-serving cast member on “Saturday Night Live” since 2003 underscores his significant impact on comedy. Known for his […]
This National Superhero Day 2024, here’s 11 iconic superheroes portrayed by Black celebrities who made the significant contributions to the sci-fi universe: Black Panther: Played by Chadwick Boseman in 2018, Black Panther showcased the possibilities of Black leadership in superhero narratives. Meteor Man: Portrayed by Robert Townsend in 1993 (who wrote, directed and produced the […]
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