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GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced that Emmy Award®-winning actress and producer Niecy Nash-Betts will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, which goes to members of the LGBTQ community, at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. Niecy Nash-Betts is a multi-talented Emmy Award®-winning actress and producer who continues to captivate audiences with her shining talent and infectious energy both in front of and behind the camera. Nash-Betts recently won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her portrayal of “Glenda…
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced that global media leader, producer, philanthropist, actress and author Oprah Winfrey will receive GLAAD’s Vanguard Award. Oprah Winfrey is a global media leader, producer, philanthropist, actress and author who for decades has used her platform and popularity to shed light on important LGBTQ issues and uplift the LGBTQ community. Over the course of her esteemed career, she has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world, making her one of the most respected and admired figures today. For 25 years, Winfrey was host and…
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that multiple Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated actor, producer, singer, dancer, songwriter, author, and television personality Wayne Brady will host the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues. Since 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards have grown to be the most visible annual LGBTQ awards show in the world, sending powerful messages of acceptance to audiences globally. “It is…
FABUtainment interviews National Director of the NAACP Youth & College Division Wisdom Cole. In this role, he serves more than 700 youth councils, high school chapters, and college chapters actively involved in the fight for civil rights. Wisdom tells FABUtainment that 2024 is all about cancelling student debt, climate action, and turning out for the election.
FABUtainment interviews NAACP Image Award nominee Quan Lateef-Hill at the NAACP Image Awards brunch in Los Angeles. Quan Lateef-Hill is a multi-hyphenated Filmmaker, Writer, Director and Emmy nominated Producer developing and producing multi-platform content across: Television, Film, Digital, Podcast/Radio, and Live Event & Experiential Production. She has a career that has expanded over 20 years, including scripted and unscripted storytelling.
FABUtainment interviews NAACP Image Awards nominees TwentyOne 21 Podcast at the NAACP Image Awards brunch in Los Angeles, California. Created by Uzo Chijioke and Courtney Marie Simpson, with additional production/songwriting by Donnell “DWeezy” Robinson, TWENTYONE 21 is a sci-fi comedy narrative fiction podcast that follows Cici and Funks: two friends, co-workers, and roommates who share the same birthday and believe that they’ll unlock mystical, melanated powers on 12/21.
Mary J. Blige’s ‘Strength of a Woman’ festival and summit lineup for 2024 has been announced! via Billboard: In a twist from its first two years, Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit is moving from Atlanta to hip-hop’s birthplace, New York City. Presented by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and Pepsi in partnership with Live Nation Urban, the annual event will take place once again during Mother’s Day weekend: May 10-12. Highlighting this year’s three-day slate will be a concert at Barclays starring Blige and special guests 50 Cent, Jill Scott, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Muni Long,…
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will pay tribute to the songwriters and publishers behind the best in Gospel at the 2024 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, held at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, March 28th. Gospel legend and world-renowned evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole will receive the evening’s highest honor as a Trailblazer of Gospel in recognition of her illustrious career spanning over 50 years and incomparable influence on the genre and beyond. Jonathan McReynolds will receive the BMI Champion Award for his exceptional artistry and impact on Gospel music, marking the first time this accolade has been presented at this ceremony. The…
“UNCENSORED” explores the lives of some of today’s most notable personalities as they provide first-hand accounts of their success and the obstacles they faced throughout their careers. This week’s episode highlights hip-hop icon Ja Rule. The episode promises an unfiltered look at Ja Rule’s rise to fame, from his early days navigating the hustle in Queens to his dominance on the music charts under the notorious Murder Inc. Records label. Upcoming new episodes of “UNCENSORED” include: “UNCENSORED”3/17: Ginuwine3/24: Jasmine Guy3/31: Tamela Mann4/7: Christian Keyes4/14: Leon Robinson4/21: Raz-B4/28: Irv Gotti “UNCENSORED” is produced for TV One by Eric Tomosunas, Keith Neal,…
Gal Gadot surprises fans by announcing the birth of baby number four! via US Weekly: “My sweet girl, welcome. The pregnancy was not easy and we made it through,” the Wonder Woman actress, 38, captioned a hospital pic of herself snuggling her newborn daughter via Instagram on Wednesday, March 6. “You have brought so much light into our lives, living up to your name, Ori, which means ‘my light’ in Hebrew. Our hearts are full of gratitude.” Gadot went on to welcome her daughter into her family’s “house of girls,” adding, “Daddy is pretty cool too 😉❤️.” Gadot and Varsano,…