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The American Cinematheque announced today that Helen Mirren will be the 37th recipient of the American Cinematheque Award in a tribute being planned for Saturday, November 4, 2023, while Kevin Goetz and Screen Engine will be honored with the 2023 Power of Cinema Award Presented by Hill Valley. The event is an annual fundraiser for the non-profit organization that continues its year-round programming at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, Los Feliz 3 Theatre in Los Feliz, and Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. American Cinematheque Board Chair Rick Nicita announced the American Cinematheque Award selection by stating: “Helen Mirren has won…
Summer may be still on the way, but Christmas is coming. Today, Swirl Films has announced the casting for “Christmas Ringer,” as part of BET+’s upcoming slate of original, holiday programming. Trenyce Cobbins (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story) and Tyler Lepley (Harlem, P-Valley) lead an all star cast of music superstars including platinum-selling R&B powerhouse Tamika Scott of XSCAPE (SWV & XSCAPE: The Queens of R&B), GRAMMY-winning songstress Chrisette Michele (Miracles Across 125th Street), GRAMMY-nominated singer Kelly Price (American Soul, Saints and Sinners), founding member of 112 and legendary R&B crooner Q. Parker and hit rapper Akbar V (Love &…
The Champion Counseling Center at Faithful Central Bible Church and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health are hosting a movie screening and community talk-back panel discussion entitled: The Danger of the Strong Black Woman. This event is part of the Take Action LA initiative in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Come out on Saturday, May 20th at 2:00 PM to Cinemark Baldwin Hills (4020 Marlton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008) for a screening of Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (watch trailer here) starring Naomi Ackie; followed by a moderated panel discussion. The panelists include Intuitive Coach and star of FOX’s ground-breaking comedy series, Living Single, Kim Coles; Comedian, actress, writer, producer, and star of HBO’s Insecure Amanda Seales;…
Swirl Films in partnership with Tami Roman and Jill Ramsey of Roman Ramsey Productions, announce their new production partnership for “Whatever It Takes”– an original holiday dramedy slated to premiere later this year on BET+. The holidays are typically a time when people come together, and love fills the room and the hearts of all who are present. However, In “Whatever It Takes,” Santa’s big bag is carrying nothing but folks’ emotional baggage. When it all gets exposed, chaos ensues, and everyone must learn how to navigate the unexpected obstacles. This film combines comedy, drama, and the warmth of the holiday spirit to remind audiences that sometimes…
Central City Productions today announced the nominees in 25 categories for the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taping on Saturday, July 15, returning to the Las Vegas Orleans Arena. The 38th edition of the Stellar Awards will premiere on the newly-launched Stellar TV between Monday, July 24 and August 6, 2023, as well as air in national broadcast syndication from August 7 through September 10, 2023. Gospel music’s most epic celebration is co-hosted this year by Gospel superstars and multiple Stellar Award winners Tasha Cobbs-Leonard and Jonathan McReynolds, who returns to share co-hosting duties for the 2nd year. Don Jackson, Founder of the Stellar Awards and Chairman of Central City Productions, Inc. commented, “I am…
FABUtainment interviews music producer Sean Keys on the red carpet at the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards in Atlanta.
Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose will return to host The 76th Annual Tony Awards®, from the historic United Palace in New York City’s Washington Heights on Sunday, June 11 (8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live and on-demand on Paramount+*. “I was honored to serve as host last year and even more so to be asked back! So looking forward to celebrating this incredible season and the people who make the work happen. Here’s to adding some uptown flavor to the magic of the Tony Awards!” said Ariana DeBose. “A force both on and…
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, hosted the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles last night where stars spoke out against LGBTQ legislation and stood in solidarity with transgender people.The GLAAD Media Awards premieres on Hulu on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.Christina Aguilera received the Advocate for Change Award, Bad Bunny received the Vanguard Award, presented by Ricky Martin, and Jeremy Pope received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award presented by Gabrielle Union, at the star-studded ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles ceremony for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards was hosted by Emmy and Grammy…
A massive light heavyweight contest between Illinois’ own, No. 1-ranked Corey Anderson (16-6) and former BELLATOR champion Phil Davis (24-6) will take place during the main card of BELLATOR 297: Nemkov vs. Romero on Friday, June 16 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. In addition, the main event will see the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Championship contested, when current champion and No. 2-ranked pound-for-pound fighter Vadim Nemkov (16-2) attempts to defend his title against No. 3-ranked light heavyweight, the incomparable Yoel Romero (15-6), in a bout that was originally slated for BELLATOR 290. The co-headliner will feature BELLATOR’s No. 1-ranked pound-for-pound fighter and current BELLATOR Featherweight World Champion, Patricio “Pitbull” (35-5), who will move down…
All-new episodes of TV One’s original docu-series, “UNSUNG” and “UNCENSORED” debut on Sunday, April 2. “UNSUNG” takes the lead by highlighting the “Best In Black”. Kicking off with some of the most talented and influential in fashion at 9 p.m. ET/8C followed by “UNCENSORED” featuring R&B singer Tevin Campbell at 10 p.m. ET/9C. Each episode will be published on TV One’s website TVOne.tv. UNSUNG PRESENTS: BEST IN BLACK TV One’s Award-Winning series is celebrating the 15th anniversary by highlighting some of the entertainment industry’s top performers. Black excellence can be found in every sector of entertainment, especially fashion. In the premiere episode, viewers will get first-hand accounts from the world’s most…
