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2020 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” PRESENTED BY BET

2020 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” PRESENTED BY BET

Today BET announces the hosts and nominees for the “2020 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” across 12 different categories. The annual celebration recognizes the best in Soul, R&B and Hip Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. Taking place on Sunday, November 29th, the “2020 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” PRESENTED BY BETwill simulcast on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 at 8 PM…

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EN VOGUE, DEBORAH COX, FRED HAMMOND AND THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC TO RECEIVE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION; RICKEY SMILEY TO HOST

EN VOGUE, DEBORAH COX, FRED HAMMOND AND THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC TO RECEIVE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION; RICKEY SMILEY TO HOST

Chicago-based television production company Central City Productions will present the 2020 Black Music Honors in national broadcast syndication November 21 thru December 13, 2020. Television and radio personality Rickey Smiley returns as host of the star-studded two-hour special which will honor artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music. The…

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Charlie Wilson / Bruno Mars Collaboration "Forever Valentine" Hits Number 1 On Billboard And Mediabase

Charlie Wilson / Bruno Mars Collaboration “Forever Valentine” Hits Number 1 On Billboard And Mediabase

The collaboration between R&B Icon, Charlie Wilson, and multi-Grammy winner, Bruno Mars, “Forever Valentine,” (P Music Group/BMG), has hit number one on the Billboard Adult R&B chart and Mediabase Urban Adult Contemporary chart.  The music video for the song, celebrates multiple generations of love with a wedding and dance party.  Watch the music video for “Forever Valentine” here.  Wilson has pe…

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Ray J stars in 'PUMP' on UrbanFlix TV - Available Now

Ray J stars in ‘PUMP’ on UrbanFlix TV – Available Now

Produced by Grant, Phaedra Harris, and Angela White, the cast includes Ray J, Jennifer Freeman, McKinley Freeman, Lanett Tachel, Redaric Williams, Cynthia Rodriguez, Christian Torres Villalobos, Michael Jai White, and Masika Kalysha.

When trainer, Sean Ford gets the opportunity of a lifetime, he leaves his job high and dry as his POWER PUNCH videos transform him from Fitness Trainer into “Fitness…

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Brandy Aint With The Drama

Brandy Aint With The Drama

Brandy is set to make a comeback and a surprise collaboration with Chicago rapper, Chance The Rapper. The R&B legendary songstress — has sold more than 40 million records worldwide — Today she releases her new single “Baby Mama” with Chance. The track, which is produced by Hit-Boy. The 41-year-old singer — who has 17-year-old daughter Sy’rai with music producer Robert “Big Bert” Smith — has…

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2020 Essence Festival Cancelled

“New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell bravely recommended yesterday that no large events take place in New Orleans in 2020, and ESSENCE fully supports that decision.  After continued monitoring of the evolving developments in the COVID-19 global pandemic and remaining in close contact and collaboration with our partners in the City of New Orleans and State of Louisiana, we are confirming today that…

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Black-Owned Shops, Restaurants, Day Spas & More Boom In Philadelphia

Black-Owned Shops, Restaurants, Day Spas & More Boom In Philadelphia

African American culture runs deep among Philadelphia’s historic sites, artistic havens, cultural attractions — and in the region’s many Black-owned shops, restaurants, galleries and bars. Among Philly’s thriving brick-and-mortar businesses are: groundbreaking Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, bespoke suit shop Damari Savile from Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, music icons-themed Akwaaba Inn, beauty…

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OWN ANNOUNCES TYLER PERRY DRAMA 'IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG;' PREMIERES ITS FIFTH AND FINAL SEASON TUESDAY, MARCH 10

OWN ANNOUNCES TYLER PERRY DRAMA ‘IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG;’ PREMIERES ITS FIFTH AND FINAL SEASON TUESDAY, MARCH 10

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s popular drama “If Loving You Is Wrong” will premiere its fifth and final season on Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Tyler Perry’s seductive series chronicles the lives of friends and frenemies that love and live in the same neighborhood.

  The much-anticipated final season promises to be explosive and sexier than ever before while revealing some long-awaited…

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Macy’s Celebrates Black History Month By Embracing and Expressing The Diversity Of Black People and Culture This February, Macy’s will celebrate Black History Month by embracing and expressing the diversity of Black people and culture.

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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 51st NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 51st NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 51st NAACP IMAGE AWARDS January 9, 2020

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Two-Hour Live TV Special to Air on BET Networks Saturday, February 22, 2020

Netflix Leads with 30 Nominations in the Television Categories, Universal Pictures Leads with 15 Nominations in the Motion Picture Categories, RCA Records Leads with 14…

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Wanda Sykes Hosts 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards World Premiering Sunday, Jan. 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Bounce

Wanda Sykes Hosts 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards World Premiering Sunday, Jan. 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Bounce

The 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting and inspirational night recognizing African-American achievements and contributions, world premieres Sunday, January 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Bounce.

  Before watching the Awards, Be sure to check out these red carpet interviews:

Hosted by EMMY® Award-winning comedian, actress and…

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Top Morning Favorite, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Extends Its Reach to a New Audience

Top Morning Favorite, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Extends Its Reach to a New Audience

Reach Media Inc.’s nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Showdebuts as an Urban AC morning show at the start of the new year, airing weekdays from 6a-10a ET. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show is quick-paced and anchored by one of the nation’s most popular comedians. Easily entertaining a wide variety of listeners, the “can’t miss a minute” morning show perfectly blends music, exclusive comedy…

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SUPERFEST MIAMI LIVE ANNOUNCES PEPSI AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR JAN. 24 – FEB. 3 FESTIVAL

SUPERFEST MIAMI LIVE ANNOUNCES PEPSI AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR JAN. 24 – FEB. 3 FESTIVAL

Pepsi SuperFest Miami LIVE today announced that Pepsi is now the new title sponsor of the Pepsi SuperFest Miami LIVE Festival, which will be held Jan. 24 through Feb. 3, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Florida. The festival is a 10-day event featuring live music, mouth-watering culinary creations, interactive entertainment, family fun, fan zones, VIP parties and more. The festival will be held just…

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Black Women’s Roundtable Launches ‘BWR Justice Project’

Black Women’s Roundtable Launches ‘BWR Justice Project’

At the end of the year , the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) launched its “BWR Racial, Economic, Health, Gender and Reproductive Justice Project” (BWR Justice Project) to address the racial, gender, economic and health bias impacting Black women and their families in Atlanta, GA with a BWR Reproductive Justice Forum at the Georgia State Capitol. Over the next 12 months, The BWR Justice Project…

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adidas And Beyoncé Launch The adidas x IVY PARK Collection

adidas And Beyoncé Launch The adidas x IVY PARK Collection

Following the announcement of their industry-shifting global partnership in the spring of 2019, adidas and Beyoncé proudly introduce the first adidas x IVY PARK collection, available in stores and online January 18, 2020.

Credit: Parkwood Entertainment, Photo by Melina Matsoukas

Beyoncé, one of the most celebrated visionaries of our time, has united with adidas, to design a collection that…

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BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES NEW SCRIPTED MINISERIES “UPTOWN”

BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES NEW SCRIPTED MINISERIES “UPTOWN”

ET Networks announced new original scripted miniseries “Uptown.” The three-part television event will tell the comprehensive story of Andre Harrell’s iconic New York City record label, Uptown Records. Launched in 1986, following a joint venture deal with MCA, Andre Harrell’sUptown Records played a vital role in the careers of some of the most influential voices in hip hop, soul and R&B, including

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Actress & Comedian B. Simone's New Cosmetic Line "B. Simone Beauty" Sells $100k On Black Friday!

Actress & Comedian B. Simone’s New Cosmetic Line “B. Simone Beauty” Sells $100k On Black Friday!

Actress & Comedian B. Simone has recently launched a cosmetic line. The line features an assortment of lip glosses, mattes, and liners to enhance the natural beauty of the everyday woman. The up-and-coming beauty mogul reached a whopping $100,000 in sales in just 24 hours on Black Friday. B. Simone Beauty is available exclusively at bsimonebeauty.comB. Simone’s Instagram videos have received…