NBC has announced that Maya Rudolph will host “Saturday Night Live” in on February 18, 2012. Supporting her as a musical act will be the Brooklyn based band Sleigh Bells.
Read More »Will Smith And Son Jaden Begin Production On ‘After Earth’!
Will Smith loves to keep it all in the family as evident with his new film ‘After Earth’directed by M. Night Shyamalan! The mega superstar posted Facebook pics of he and his son on set in Costa Rica!
Read More »BET Bringing Back ‘Showtime At The Apollo’!
BET has unveiled its programming development slate for the network’s 2012/2013 season, which includes several original scripted shows that, as the L.A. Times puts it, “emphasize positive aspects of African American culture.”
Read More »2012 PAFF Trailer Watch: ’96 Minutes’ Starring Evan Ross!
The 2012 Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) kicks off February 9, 2012 with an impressive selection of films week including ’96 Minutes’ starring Evan Ross (Mooz-lum).
Read More »Film Independent Hosts Suzanne DePasse, Billy Dee Williams at LACMA!
Film Independent hosts a conversation with Suzanne DePasse and Billy Dee Williams at LACMA in honor of Black History month and Paramount Pictures 100th Anniversary.
Read More »2012 PAFF Trailer Watch: Chico & Rita!
The Pan African Film Festival highlights films from around the world and one such film is the Cuban animated narrative feature ‘Chico & Rita.’
Read More »Mikki Taylor Discusses 30 Years At Essence And Michelle Obama!
When Mikki Taylor first started working for Essence in the early 80s, there weren’t nearly as many images of black women in the media as there are today. In the 1st part of our 3-part “Media Beat” interview, the fashion and beauty maven credited longtime editor-in-chief Susan Taylor for instilling staffers with a sense of purpose early on.
Read More »Filmmaker Jerry LaMothe Preps New Film, ‘The Promise Keeper’
Award-winning indie director, Jerry LaMothe (Amour Infinity, Blackout, The Tombs) is currently in development to shoot the most anticipated project of his career, “The Promise Keeper.”
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Magic Johnson Is The New Owner Of Soul Train!
Former Lakers star, Magic Johnson, now has another title to add to his business ventures! He is now the owner of Soul Train and he has big plans for it!
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