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LOS ANGELES, CA – (October 27, 2025) –The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the honorees of its annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the motion picture and television industry. Presented by NICE CROWD, the 2026 ABFF Honors will take place on Monday, February 16 at the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, hosted by New York Times best-selling author and award–winning comedian KevOnStage. The intimate, non-televised dinner will bring together ABFF honorees and festival partners. This year, the ABFF Honors will pay special tribute to the creative team behind the motion picture Sinners — the extraordinary cinematic achievement from acclaimed filmmakers Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian, starring Michael B. Jordan. The…
Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation 27th Annual Angel Ball Raises $3 Million for Cancer Research New York, NY (October 28, 2025) – Last night, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research celebrated the 27th Annual Angel Ball in New York City, hosted by co-founders, songwriter Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter. The star-studded event took place at Cipriani Wall Street and raised $3 million for cancer research. The black-tie fête is annually held in memory of Denise’s daughter Gabrielle Rich Aouad who passed away at the age of 27 from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Renowned for its exceptional live entertainment, the Angel Ball honors outstanding individuals who have made significant humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to cancer research.…
ABFF NYC Pop-Up Featuring Award-Winning Films and Celebrity Conversations with Naturi Naughton, Malcolm D. Lee, and More New York, New York (October 27, 2025) – The American Black Film Festival Pop Up’s first tour stop in New York City brought some of the best programming from Miami to the Big Apple. The ABFF NYC Pop Up began on Saturday, October 25 as Naturi Naughton took the stage for her panel “Money Wellness and the Creator,” presented by founding sponsor Ally Financial, offering an intimate look at her journey to financial independence. The buzz continued with a screening of The Fisherman, winner of the…
Jekalyn Carr Earns 10th Billboard Gospel #1 Single (ATLANTA, GA) – September 23, 2025 – WayNorth Music’s GRAMMY® Award winning, Stellar and GMA DOVE Award-winning artist, Jekalyn Carr, continues to make history as her latest single, “Don’t Faint,” rises to the top of gospel radio, earning her tenth #1 radio single and twelfth Billboard career #1. All this on the heels of her forthcoming album, JEKALYN X LEGENDS. The powerful, faith-filled single—released earlier this year—has quickly become an anthem of endurance and breakthrough for listeners across the world. With its message drawn from Galatians 6:9, “Don’t Faint” encourages believers to remain steadfast through…
The Critics Choice Association Announces Honorees For the 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television (LOS ANGELES – Oct. 21, 2025) – The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the full slate of honorees for its 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, taking place Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. The event honors standout work both onscreen and offscreen from the Black entertainment community. Actor, musician, and comedian Jay Pharoah, known for his work on Saturday Night Live, his comedy special Jared, and hosting Fox’s The Quiz with Balls, returns to host this year’s event. STARZ will serve as the official…
Tye Tribbett, Kierra Sheard & Mike Todd Embark on the WE OUTSIDE TOUR (NEW YORK, NEW YORK) – September 16, 2025 – Today, three-time GRAMMY Award winning gospel trailblazer Tye Tribbett announces he is hitting the road this fall with the We Outside Tour featuring Kierra Sheard and special guest Mike Todd and Transformation Worship. The 17-city tour brings together some of the most influential and emerging voices in faith and music for what is pegged to be an unforgettable nationwide run. Tickets are available now. The We Outside Tour kicks off October 28th in Charlotte, NC, and makes stops in major cities including Atlanta, Brooklyn, Detroit, and Memphis before wrapping November…
Flau’jae Johnson Covers Teen Vogue September Issue, Talks Beauty Standards, Final Season at LSU, and WNBA Dreams NEW YORK, September 16, 2025 – Known to many as “Big 4,” 21-year-old Flau’jae Monae Johnson is a senior guard on the LSU women’s basketball team. In addition to being last season’s leading scorer, she is a rapper, a businesswoman and philanthropist, a former reality competition series star, and a 2023 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball champion. On the eve of her September cover shoot, Johnson sat down with Teen Vogue contributor Ruth Etiesit Samuel to talk beauty standards, her WNBA dreams, and her love of Miley Cyrus.…
19th Annual MPTF Evening Before Benefit Co-Chaired by Uzo Aduba, Colin Farrell, Kathryn Hahn & Ethan Sandler, and Adam Scott & Naomi Scott Century City, CA – September 14, 2025 – Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA on September 13th, when Emmy® Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF’s 19th annual “Evening Before” benefit. Co-Chaired by Uzo Aduba, Colin Farrell, Kathryn Hahn & Ethan Sandler, and Adam Scott & Naomi Scott, the annual event raised over $2 million. “I’m thrilled to be a co-chair of MPTF’s Evening Before benefit…
Maude Apatow, Tessa Thompson, Lily James and More Attend The IMDb Dinner Party in Toronto On Monday, September 8, IMDb hosted The IMDb Dinner Party in Toronto, an exclusive celebration of filmmakers at KŌST in the Bisha Hotel. The invitation-only gathering brought together extraordinary filmmakers, industry luminaries and thought leaders to fête guests of honor Maude Apatow (Poetic License), Nia DaCosta (Hedda), and Tessa Thompson (Hedda). At this private event, attendees enjoyed an evening of crafted cocktails, gourmet dining, and engaging discussions centered around the most iconic films from TIFF in celebration of the festival’s 50th anniversary this year. Guests at the dinner included the newly-announced IMDb CEO Nikki Santoro, IMDb Founder and…
American Black Film Festival Expands to NYC, Atlanta, Dallas & LA Ahead of 30th Anniversary LOS ANGELES, CA (August 13, 2025) – NICE CROWD, the company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced the launch of the ABFF Pop-Up Tour, a new national initiative bringing the energy, creativity, and community spirit of the acclaimed festival to four major markets across the U.S. this fall. The ABFF Pop-Up Tour kicks off in October 2025 at AMC Theatres in New York City, followed by stops in Atlanta and Dallas in November, and culminating in Los Angeles this December. Now approaching its 30th year, ABFF is expanding beyond its flagship…