KEKE PALMER AND HER BIG BOSSES ENTERTAINMENT RECORD LABEL PARTNERS WITH THE SRG-ILS GROUP
eke Palmer is an Emmy Award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, producer, author, television host, and a passionate voice of the millennial generation. Palmer rose to prominence through her breakout role in Akeelah and the Bee at age 12 and has gone on to star in over 25 films and 30 TV shows, including Jordan Peele’s acclaimed film Nope, Roadside Attraction’s Alice, which she also executive produced, STX’s Hustlers, FOX’s Scream Queens and of course Nickelodeon’s True Jackson, VP. She hosts a record-breaking podcast, Baby, This is Keke Palmer for Wondery/Amazon, and founded her own digital network, KeyTV.
The SRG-ILS Group (Virgin Music Group/UMG) proudly announces a new partnership with the talented multi-hyphenate, Keke Palmer and her Big Bosses Entertainment imprint. The SRG/ILS group is globally distributed by Virgin Music Group/UMG. We embrace new technologies and business models that empower artists and labels to fully engage and participate in their careers, their recording, and ownership. Through a spectrum of services, SRG/ILS is redefining the relationship between music creators and the marketplace with clients including Lalah Hathaway, UB40, Ruben Studdard, J. Brown, Damien Escobar and many others.
Big Bosses Entertainment was founded by Keke, Sharon Palmer and her longtime music manager, Big Billy Clark in 2017. Since debuting her first studio album So Uncool in 2007, Palmer has released three mixtapes, one compilation album, and four EP’s. She released her second studio album, Big Boss, in May 2023, with an accompanying sold-out tour, a subsequent deluxe album featuring four new singles and a visual album which was honored with an NAACP Award nomination for Outstanding Direction by Keke.
GRACE LEER'S "BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE" SURPASSES 1 MILLION VIEWS
"Best Friend For Life" is an enchanting ode to enduring friendship, crafted by Leer, alongside renowned songwriting talents Zarni deVette and Robyn Collins. Inspired by her best friend Steph's journey to finding her life partner, Leer delivered a surprise performance of the song at the fall wedding, leaving attendees awestruck with its emotional resonance.
The overwhelming response from fans on social media platforms like TikTok has catapulted the song and video, amassing over 13 million views across platforms collectively. Its infectious melody and genuine sentimentality have resonated deeply with listeners, evoking memories of cherished friendships and shared experiences. The single is on pace to be Leer’s highest streaming song of her career and is continuously garnering on-demand streams across platforms. It’s been streamed a million times across all platforms and has been added to over 18,000 individual playlists on Spotify.
“It’s been so fun to see this music video and song connected with fans in such a huge and awesome way,” says Leer. “When I wrote the song, I wasn’t planning to release this but having such a personal song about one of my best friends doing so well is beyond special.”
The music video captures the essence of Leer's heartfelt performance at the wedding, offering viewers an intimate glimpse into the song's poignant narrative.
Leer will be releasing an acoustic version of the song on 3/15. Pre-save here.
With her unparalleled talent and genuine authenticity, Grace Leer continues to carve her niche in the country music scene, solidifying her status as one of the genre's most promising rising stars.
CABRINI
“Francesca Cabrini is one of the most inspiring and influential figures in modern history, and yet few know her story. Faced with seemingly insurmountable life obstacles, Cabrini chose instead to focus on how she could change the status quo in her time, and her impact on the world is still felt today,” said Liz Ellis, Chief Operating Officer at Angel Studios. “We’re thrilled to be able to share her unbelievable story in theaters this Spring. This will be our second collaboration with SOUND OF FREEDOM Director Alejandro Monteverde—and the Angel Guild gave this film even higher ratings than SOUND OF FREEDOM. Our community has high expectations for this project.”
Directed by Alejandro Monteverde (SOUND OF FREEDOM), CABRINI shares the story of Francesca Cabrini, a poor, audacious Italian immigrant who became one of the great entrepreneurs of the 19th century. Through her willpower, courage, compassion, and business skill, she overcame sexism and violent anti-Italian bigotry while fighting against an establishment seeking to hold her back.
CABRINI is Director Alejandro Monteverde’s Powerful Story of a Woman Who Fought the Establishment and Became the Greatest Social Entrepreneur of the 19th Century
Tough Love: Atlanta
The newest season of CLEO TV’s “TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA” promises to capture the drama and intensity of the characters’ darkest secrets in an explosive way. In season two, the group navigates a shocking underworld, grappling with blurred moral lines. Amidst the criminal chaos, the characters also untangle their tumultuous love lives, adding a layer of complexity to the storyline. As the group faces choices that will shape their destinies and the fate of their loved ones, "TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA" promises a gripping season filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and the relentless pursuit of survival and love in Atlanta.
Power couple Roni and Caleb Davis are the creators of the “TOUGH LOVE” franchise which began as a web series in 2017. The Emmy®-nominated drama series, starting with “TOUGH LOVE (NYC), led the couple to multiple successful spinoff series based in different regional locations: “TOUGH LOVE: LA” and “TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA”, both of which made their network debut on CLEO TV.
“With the TOUGH LOVE franchise, Roni and Caleb have mastered the art of storytelling that captures the realities of Black millennial relationships across multiple urban regions,” says Dexter Cole, SVP, Program Scheduling and Acquisitions at TV One. “We are thrilled to bring another season of this highly successful anthology series to CLEO TV and to see how each character again manages to take Atlanta by storm.”
The second season of “TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA” recently wrapped production and includes ten half-hour episodes. The new season debuts on CLEO TV this Summer.
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The 2023 Global Citizen Festival featured performances and appearances from the biggest names in music and entertainment. A stunning performance from Anitta featured high energy renditions of “Envolver”, “Funk Rave” and “Used To Be”. Jung Kook had the Great Lawn dancing with his hit single “SEVEN (feat. Latto)”, and a medley of BTS’ mega hits including “Dynamite” and “Butter”. Jung Kook also played a short video clip providing the first look of his new upcoming single “3D”. A tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip hop included surprise performances from Busta Rhymes, Common, Big Daddy Kane and Rapsody alongside D-Nice.
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HEIGHT Magazine TV was on location at the Renaissance Concert. The flawless diva, Beyonce gave everything from flashing lights, intense stage sets, dynamic wardrobe changes and Blue Ivy
MAXINE'S BABY: THE TYLER PERRY STORY
Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, a nod to his mother’s love, is a tender and intimate portrait of visionary and innovator Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn’t always include him. Nearly a decade in the making, with unfettered access, directors Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz lead us into the inner-world of a man, whose story has never fully been told, as he becomes a father and a media mogul with a mission to pave his own road to the top. The product is a profound lesson on remembering where you came from to know where you want to go.
JEKALYN CARR RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SELF-TITLED SIXTH ALBUM JEKALYN
Carr has achieved many notable accomplishments. She is an award-winning artist. Jekalyn has spent half a decade on top of the charts as a top-selling independent recording artist with ten Billboard No.1’s including six No.1 radio singles, two No.1 albums, two No.1 digital singles, and seven Top 10 songs.
GRAMMY® nominated and Stellar Award-winning Jekalyn Carr releases her new self-titled album, JEKALYN, today via WayNorth Music. JEKALYN is preceded by the Billboard Gospel National Airplay #1 single, “I Believe God,” and is available now wherever music is sold and streamed. The single “I Believe God” marks Carr’s seventh career #1 on Billboard.
JEKALYN, is full of inspiration, faith filled messages, encouragement, empowerment with each lyric bringing excitement, freedom, and restoration into the listeners atmosphere. Jekalyn Carr delivers a timeless album that shows maturity and defines the elevation of Jekalyn's faith that has inspired people for years and, as it will continue for years to come. The self-titled, JEKALYN, marks Carr’s first-full release in four years and features outstanding collaborations with Tauren Wells, Kierra Sheard, Papa San, Tim Bowman Jr., Kirk Franklin, Pastor Mike Jr., Mike Teezy, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Blanca and Elevation Rhythm.
“I pray that listeners of this project find hope and understanding in whatever trials and tribulations they are currently facing,” shares Jekalyn Carr.
Earlier this year, Carr starred in the Universal Pictures’ Will Packer produced film, PRAISE THIS, as “KiKi.” Carr received rave reviews for providing comic relief as her portrayal as the ghetto-fabulous choir member. Jekalyn Carr continues to expand her brand with offerings under her-all new, JEKALYN BEAUTY, collection. Jekalyn Carr can also be heard during the midday on Radio One’s Atlanta affiliate Praise 102.5 as the host of her radio show “Jekalyn Carr Family Affair Show” which airs Monday-Friday 10am-3pm EST.
Hallmark Media's all-new Mahogany original scripted podcast CRIMSON HEARTS COLLIDE
Hallmark Media has launched its first-ever scripted podcast with Hallmark Media presents "Crimson Hearts Collide” is an eight-part scripted podcast series starring Malinda Williams, Amanda Seales, and Keith D. Robinson.
"Crimson Hearts Collide," marks the first-ever scripted podcast venture for Hallmark Media and a milestone in the continued extension of the company's legacy brand Mahogany. The original series is available to stream now on all podcast platforms with subsequent episodes airing every Thursday.
With each episode building on the last, "Crimson Hearts Collide" is a gripping, must-listen series that explores the complexities of friendship, family, love, and community all through the unique lens of Black culture. As one of the top lawyers in New York City, Sonora Williams (Malinda Williams) is as driven as they come. On track to make partner at her law firm and being one of the youngest to ever do so, she has little time for a personal life. One day she receives a letter in the mail that changes everything – Sonora has an uncle who just passed away and left her an inheritance, a farm in Greenville, Alabama. For her entire life, growing up in foster care, she was told she had no family leaving her to wonder, if he knew about her why did he not come for her?
In order to get the answers she seeks, Sonora must leave her best friend in NYC (Amanda Seales) and close-knit community to travel to Greenville and meet the people who keep the farm running – including the handsome cowboy Zeke Summers (Keith D. Robinson) who immediately captures her attention.
“TOYA & REGINAE” SET TO PREMIERE ON WETV
The six, one-hour episodes follow the ups and downs of Atlanta’s most dynamic mother daughter duo, Toya Johnson-Rushing and Reginae Carter. The powerful pair are no strangers to the spotlight…every tweet, comment or post they make is dissected on all the hottest blogs, but what their fans see on social media is just scratching the surface. On each episode of Toya & Reginae, fans will get to peek behind the curtain and see who they truly are - what’s happening in their love lives, how they balance those relationships along with their exciting and demanding careers, and of course their relationship with each other. As happy as they appear on social media, in reality, their lives are unpredictable and full of chaos as they navigate their complex family dynamic.
Follow the series trends on social media using the hashtag #ToyaAndReginae and the handles @WEtv and @WatchAllBLK.
“BET HER LIVE! HOSTED BY YO-YO”
FEATURING EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATIONS
BET Her announced a new interview and performance series in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop: “BET Her Live! Hosted by Yo-Yo.” Legendary Hip Hop artist Yo-Yo shines the spotlight on pioneering artists as they share their stories through conversation and song. Featuring Da Brat, MC Lyte, Lil’ Mo, and 702, all four 30-minute episodes of “BET Her Live! Hosted by Yo-Yo” will premiere Friday, August 11, 2023, beginning at 9 PM ET/PT on BET Her.
This is a banner year for Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary and an overall milestone for Black music in popular culture. Taped in Las Vegas, “BET Her Live! Hosted by Yo-Yo” will take viewers behind the curtain into the lives of these dynamic women who have shared so much with the world through their artistry. From Lil’ Mo on the balancing act of having a career with five children to Da Brat sharing infertility challenges that ultimately led to her becoming a new mom, along with 702’s story of surviving tragedy and MC Lyte pivoting to become the ultimate media mogul, the series will also feature performances of their classic hits.
For more information, visit https://www.bet.com/topic/bet-her
NEW SEASON OF OWN'S HIT SHOW "PUT A RING ON IT"
Dr. Stacii Jae and Will Packer fans gathered at Silverspot Cinema in Atlanta to celebrate the premiere of OWN'S "Put A Ring On It" on Thursday, March 16. "Put A Ring On It" Premieres on OWN on Friday, March 17 at 9pm EST. OWN is set to premiere season 4 of its successful relationship series “Put A Ring On It” on Friday, March 17th at 9PM EST/8PM CST, also available on the OWN app and discovery+.
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At the center of the emotionally-charged series are three couples embarking on the ultimate ‘do or die’ relationship test to determine whether they should ring wedding bells … or call it quits. Throughout the impassioned months-long experience, the Atlanta area couples will be guided by Relationship Coach Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson, who has been helping couples discover their truths and healthy romantic relationships for over 10 years. Each week, the couples are pushed, stretched, and tested to confront the one question they’ve been too afraid to ask: are they really ready for their 'happily ever after?' The couples go on a series of dates with other people to test the waters, and perhaps discover if there might be a better love connection out there that they’ve been missing all along. Their goal: to decide whether it’s time to go their separate ways, or make the big leap and 'put a ring on it?'
"Put A Ring On It" Premieres on OWN on Friday, March 17 at 9pm EST.
Stellar Award Winner, James Fortune releases a new single in collaboration with R&B songstress Monica, titled, "Trusting God." The song is a new inspirational and motivational record to keep God's people focused on his promise. The collaboration comes over a decade after their Grammy-nominated song “Hold On” alongside Fred Hammond. The melodic track can be downloaded and streamed anywhere music is sold.
James Fortune’s latest album My Life was nominated for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album at the 54th annual NAACP Image Awards.
JAMES FORTUNE COLLABORATES WITH GRAMMY AWARD WINNER MONICA ONE NEW SINGLE "TRUSTING GOD"
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TLC FOREVER: New Documentary to air on Lifetime/A&E Television
Known for their powerful and award-winning documentary storytelling, Lifetime and A&E will simulcast the new two-hour documentary TLC Forever, chronicling the journey of the top-selling American female group of all time who led the way with their music, message, and their style. The special documents the revolutionary group that broke boundaries, influenced an entire generation and survived against all odds as T-Boz and Chilli tell their story for the first time in a feature documentary. TLC Forever is directed by Matthew Kay and is executive-produced by Academy Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning director Roger Ross Williams (The Apollo) and his production company with Emmy® Award-winning producer Geoff Martz, One Story Up. TLC Forever will simulcast on Lifetime and A&E on Saturday, June 3rd at 8pm ET/PT.
Formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1990, TLC consisted of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. Having sold over 85 million records worldwide, the group enjoyed success, scoring nine top-ten hits and winning over 35 major awards including Video of the Year Award for “Waterfalls” Billboard Hot 100, including four number-one singles "Creep", "Waterfalls", "No Scrubs", and "Unpretty". Accolades include nine top-ten hits, four career Grammy® Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, and five Soul Train Music Awards. However the glow of success was accompanied by darkness, controversy and tragedy, as TLC balanced worldwide fame and massive notoriety against internal fallouts, external attacks, bankruptcy, and illness. When Left Eye died tragically in 2002, the group faced not only immense pain and an uncertain future but also felt abandoned by the entertainment industry despite iconic achievements. Against all odds and through all the struggles, the group persevered with courage, love and unity, forging a new path to success, including launching a new tour slated for summer 2023.
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The radio and talk show host has several projects, including her Lip Service podcast and new venture, Way Up with Angela Yee. She was a part of The Breakfast Club for 12 years, so when she announced her departure last December, it came as a shock to fans. During her recent appearance on The Tamron Hall Show, Yee reflected on often taking heavier criticism than her male peers, Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy.
“My contract had been up in December, so I was already trying to figure out, ‘Am I staying here? Am I going somewhere else?’” said Yee. “And I just wanted to keep all of my options open. I never want to feel like I’m stuck somewhere.” She admitted that she also felt she took hits over something her cohorts did or said.
Angela Yee speaks out about her treatment of the morning show, The Breakfast Club
"ASKING FOR A FRIEND" HOSTED BY ACTRESS, FASHION DESIGNER, MODEL AND BUSINESSWOMAN LISARAYE MCCOY
TV ONE's new dating series “Asking for a Friend” returns tomorrow night! LisaRaye McCoy is back to help bachelors find the one. Don't miss the all-new episode Thursday, March 2 at 8p ET/7c.
Dejané and Chelsea are Mississippi-born homegirls now living in Atlanta. Chelsea is ready to be a mom and settle down. Dejané wants a man to have fun and travel with. Can these Southern belles find men that will show them that chivalry isn’t dead?
Everyone has a best friend, and whether that friend is a sorority sister, a real sister, a coworker, or even an ex, everyone wants the best for their friends & family. Especially if they're single and looking for love! “Asking for a Friend,” hosted by LisaRaye McCoy, on TV One is a modern, self-contained dating show in the vein of Netflix’s “Dating Around”, in which 2 single best friends looking for love, choose 2 blind dates for each other in every hour-long episode. Then to up the ante, the fun, and the unpredictability, each blind date will be a double date. That’s right, 2 besties double date 2 singles - that they’ve picked for each other - in one evening.
“Take A Dose” 2 Consecutive Weeks on the Billboard Adult R&B Charts
For 2 consecutive weeks, Grammy-nominated, R&B vocalist and songwriter, Kenny Lattimore is holding the #1 spot again on the Billboard Adult R&B charts for his hit single, “TAKE A DOSE”. It was exactly 25 years ago, when Kenny Lattimore's globally recognized signature song, "For You," secured the #1 spot on the charts and reigned for a record breaking 17 weeks. Take A Dose, is about the healing power of love. The whimsical and animated music video for "Take A Dose" was directed by Chico Benymon. The Billboard and Mediabase #1 "Take A Dose" is Kenny's latest song lifted from his recently released and critically acclaimed 10th studio album, "HERE TO STAY". The album is available now, via The SRG/ILS Group in partnership with the SincereSoul Records label imprint.
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Lifetime Presents Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story
Following the immensely popular Seven Deadly Sins movies—Lust, Envy, Wrath and Greed—Lifetime continues the anthology with a new sin and new movie, Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story. Executive produced by T.D. Jakes, Derrick Williams and Shaun Robinson, and inspired by actual events, the movie centers on the story of a famous bakery owner and reality TV star Birdie Moore (Grammy-Award winner, Stephanie Mills) whose past secrets threaten the enormous success she has achieved. Joining Mills are co-stars Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles as Birdie’s son, Gabe Moore; Keeya King as her granddaughter, Ella Boudreaux; and Grammy-Award winner Erica Campbell as Pastor Trey. Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story premieres on Saturday, April 8 at 8/7c.
The prior 7 Deadly Sins Lifetime original movies - Lust, Envy, Wrath and Greed – attracted close to 7 million total viewers in 2022.
Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story tells the story of reality TV star Birdie Moore (Stephanie Mills), whose carefully constructed world starts to crumble — like the baked goods that catapulted her to fame — when her family secrets are brought to light. To salvage her legacy, Birdie must let go of the pride that estranged her from her daughter. Birdie’s pride also prevents her from seeing that her son Gabe Moore (Thomas Miles) is actually a thieving opportunist and that her granddaughter Ella Boudreaux (Keeya King) is just a lost twenty-something trying to build up her life after some missteps. While pride helped drive Birdie’s success, it also made her blind to what was happening around her. Will Birdie finally be able to see and admit the truth, or face the consequences of her pride?
Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story is produced by Neshama Entertainment, T.D. Jakes Enterprises, DNA Media Group and RobinHood Productions in association with MarVista Entertainment. T.D. Jakes, Derrick Williams, and Shaun Robinson serve as executive producers along with Larry Grimaldi, Hannah Pillemer and Fernando Szew for MarVista Entertainment, and Arnie Zipursky and Suzanne Berger for Neshama. Pride is directed by Troy Scott from a script written by Felicia Brooker. Award-winning composer and music director, Ray Chew, is the movie's composer.
In addition to Stephanie Mills, Thomas Miles and Keeya King, the movie also stars Lucia Walters (Virgin River) as Shanice; and Jaime M. Callica (Ruthless) as Khalil. The Seven Deadly Sins movie anthology is inspired by novels from author Victoria Christopher Murray, who is a consulting producer on Pride.
"MAYBE" was written by Mariah. and produced by Mike and Sarah Gardner. "Maybe was written from the vantage point of one wanting more out of life, more than ‘what ifs‘ and “probably.
” After a trial period, there comes a time when one wants to be solidified or come to a mutual understanding on how to move forward. Whether the individual wants to pursue the journey or completely end it- its’s fine. A sure answer is what one truly seeks. Gray space becomes cloudy and lines get blurred when you say ‘Maybe’," mentions Mariah.. "This song serves as a reminder to be clear in the realm of transparency," she adds. "MAYBE" is globally available now on all streaming and digital platforms, via the University Park Records label imprint. MARIAH. continues to break barriers and prove naysayers wrong. Last year, she released her groovy and in-your-face single, "Bizness" to rave reviews and accolades after securing a new record deal with a new record company, University Park Records.
She co-directed the music video and received a world premiere from BET SOUL along with on-going rotation on the network and their social platforms. Late 2021, Mariah. secured her first Billboard Top 30 R&B song with the smash single, "Material Girl". The song went on to top various charts around the country.
MARIAH. is an active partner with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in support of their "Love Music Stop Cancer" Campaign to help raise awareness and funds to save lives via the initiative #MusicGives. #LoveMusicStopCancer. Mariah. stands strong in her faith in God, and as a NICU Nurse and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated she believes in never giving up.
"Never settle for less than because He created you for more..." Mariah.
MARIAH. has appeared on CBS "Great Day Washington", CBS "Great Day Louisiana", FOX Mornings in Chattanooga, CW's Rise Up Charlotte, JTV Morning News (Jackson, MS), NBC's Today In Nashville, and countless other morning shows. Mariah. has been singing since the age of 5. The Church Choir, talent shows, school plays, and Mom’s rigid vocal coaching were the bedrock of Mariah’s initial training. Born Mariah Dawn’e Hester in Shreveport, LA, she is an ‘old soul’ and animal lover with a flare for the arts- to include public speaking, painting, pottery, and dance. Strong in her faith in God, this NICU Nurse and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated continued to sing and perform while pursuing her degree and serving in multiple roles. She’s also a prolific songwriter: as demonstrated in her Sophomore release- ‘Bizness’, produced by Sara G and Mike G. Mariah. is signed to University Park Records based out of Shreveport, La. and will be releasing her debut EP, later this spring.
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GRAMMY®, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning artist Kierra Sheard-Kelly, is releasing her new single and music video for “Praise Through” (Karew Entertainment/RCA Inspiration). The chart-topping vocal powerhouse delivers this first new single for 2023 from her upcoming new album All Yours, with “Praise Through” following the September 2022 release of her album’s first single and video for “Miracles,” featuring Pastor Mike Jr. Premiering the music video on YouTube, Kierra rocks a colorful green ensemble in the video performing “Praise Through” live with her band, creating a moving, spiritual song about how faith has the power to guide the human spirit through difficult times.
Kierra’s new album All Yours, is scheduled to be released on March 3rd, and is available for pre-order now, with the two singles “Praise Through” and “Miracles” feat. Pastor Mike Jr. delivered instantly with pre-order. Marking her seventh studio album, All Yours is a follow-up to her chart-topping, GRAMMY-nominated sixth studio album KIERRA, released in 2020. All Yours is set to be a 12-track album, with Kierra crafting her sound with additional collaborations with her brother J. Drew Sheard II, Mali Music, Anthony Brown, Adia, and more. An uplifting, soul-clapping track, the album’s first single “Miracles” feat. Pastor Mike Jr. is currently out at Gospel radio. The new track “Praise Through,” is heartwarming and personal, offering positive words of encouragement that nothing is impossible to overcome no matter the circumstances. Another new track by Kierra will debut this month, with her third song “Making A Way” out February 24th as an instant grat. Kierra also gave a sneak preview of her new album to a sold-out crowd, in a live interview taping in Nashville with the “We Sound Crazy” podcast on February 9th, at the National Museum of African American Music. Kierra Sheard-Kelly has been singing professionally since the age of nine. As the daughter of Gospel icon Karen Clark Sheard, from the legendary family group, The Clark Sisters, Kierra has grown up steeped in Gospel and continues to blaze her own trail, driving contemporary Gospel and ministry forward as an artist/songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and with her family’s company Karew Entertainment, based in their native Michigan. The multi-faceted entertainer and entrepreneur most recently starred in the acclaimed biopic The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel portraying her mother Karen Clark Sheard, the movies Miracles Across 125th Street and Line Sisters, and has dropped new styles this year with her popular clothing brand for curvy fashions, Eleven60.
Next up besides new music, Kierra continues to give back to the community through her women's ministry, SistHer, her national organization creating mentoring and fellowship, with an in-person and virtual event taking place on February 25th. Registration is open now for her SistHer Vision & Prayer Boarding Check-In on her website https://www.iamkierrasheard.com/, where Kierra will be joined by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, J. Bolin, and Arian Simone. Kierra will also be releasing her latest book this spring, The Vibes You Feel: What I’ve Learned about Life and Relationships Through the Holy Spirit, out May 9th, which marks her second book.
KIERRA SHEARD-KELLY RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR “PRAISE THROUGH”
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Beyoncé announces summer world tour dates for Renaissance
Beyoncé has announced that she’s touring in support of her latest album, Renaissance. The tour begins with a European leg in May, followed by dates in Canada and the United States that extend from from early July through late September. It’s her first tour since her 2018 co-headlining On the Run II Tour with Jay-Z behind their collaborative album, Everything Is Love, and her first headlining tour since 2016’s Formation World Tour behind Lemonade. The Renaissance World Tour is produced by Parkwood Entertainment and promoted by Live Nation. See all of the dates below.
Renaissance arrived July 29, rising swiftly to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and marking Beyoncé’s seventh album to summit the albums chart. It is the first act in what will be a three-part series, she has indicated. The full itinerary, which also includes international dates, is available on the “Cuff It” singer’s official website along with ticket information.
Note: Some dates have changed. For the most up-to-date information, visit tour.beyonce.com.
May 10: Stockholm, SE (Friends Arena)
May 14: Brussels, BE (Baudoin Stadium)
May 17: Cardiff, UK (Principality Stadium)
May 20: Edinburgh, UK (Murrayfield)
May 23: Sunderland, UK (Stadium of Light)
May 26: Paris, FR (Stade de France)
May 29: London, UK (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
May 30: London, UK (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
June 6: Lyon, FR (Groupama Stadium)
June 8: Barcelona, SP (Olympic Stadium)
June 11: Marseille, FR (Orange Vélodrome)
June 15: Cologne, DE (Rheinenergiestadion)
June 17: Amsterdam, NL (JC Arena)
June 18: Amsterdam, NL (JC Arena)
June 21: Hamburg, DE (Volksparkstadion)
June 24: Frankfurt, DE (Deutsche Bank Park)
June 27: Warsaw, PL (Pge Nardowy)
July 8: Toronto, CA (Rogers Centre)
July 12: Philadelphia, PA (Lincoln Financial Field)
July 15: Nashville, TN (Nissan Stadium)
July 17: Louisville, KY (L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium)
July 20: Minneapolis, MN (Huntington Bank Stadium)
July 22: Chicago, IL (Soldier Field)
July 26: Detroit, MI (Ford Field)
July 29: East Rutherford, NJ (Metlife Stadium)
Aug. 1: Boston, MA (Gillette Stadium)
Aug. 3: Pittsburgh, PA (Heinz Field)
Aug. 5: Washington, DC (FedEx Field)
Aug. 9: Charlotte, NC (Bank of America Stadium)
Aug. 11: Atlanta, GA (Mercedes Benz Stadium)
Aug. 16: Tampa, FL (Raymond James Stadium)
Aug. 18: Miami, FL (Hard Rock Stadium)
Aug. 21: St. Louis, MI (Dome at Americas Center)
Aug. 24: Phoenix, AZ (State Farm Stadium)
Aug. 26: Las Vegas, NV (Allegiant Stadium)
Aug. 30: San Francisco, CA (Levi's Stadium)
Sept. 2: Inglewood, CA (SoFi Stadium)
Sept. 11: Vancouver, CA (BC Place)
Sept. 13: Seattle, WA (Lumen Field)
Sept. 18: Kansas City, MO (Arrowhead Stadium)
Sept. 21: Dallas, TX (AT&T Stadium)
Sept. 23: Houston, TX (NRG Stadium)
Sept. 27: New Orleans, LA (Caesars Superdome)
New York-The Grio is going back to court, officially announcing that Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams, a new daily series, is a go for broadcast and cable syndication in the fall of 2023.
“We at Allen Media Group are proud to add Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams to our amazing portfolio of court shows,” Byron Allen, Founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, said. “Eboni K. Williams is an outstanding and charismatic television host, and we are extremely confident that our newest court series will be very successful for years to come as she joins our outstanding roster of talent.”
All of AMG's court shows are carried on AMG's JusticeCentral.TV in addition to their syndicated appearances.
Williams is a lawyer and author turned TV host, who was in the cast of Season 13 of Real Housewives of New York City. She currently hosts The Grio with Eboni K. Williams on Allen’s The Grio Television Network. He has also been on The View and worked as a correspondent for CBS News and Fox News
“There is no one in this industry I trust and revere more than Byron Allen, and I am elated that Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams is coming to television this fall,” said Williams. “Byron’s nonstop commitment to creating exceptional programming and his unmatched amplification of our culture are why I am certain we will deliver another phenomenal television court series.”
Eboni K. Williams and Equal Justice
New York – Continuing with Lifetime’s mission to provide a platform for unheard voices, the network announces the greenlight and airdate for the original movie Black Girl Missing, from executive producer and star Garcelle Beauvais (Spider-Man: Homecoming, White House Down), inspired by actual stories of missing women of color and tells the story of a mother whose daughter is missing, only for authorities and media to dismiss her as a runaway while focusing heavily on another missing girl who is white. Black Girl Missing premieres Saturday, March 4th at 8/7c.
The movie is part of Lifetime’s Stop Violence Against Women campaign.
A new PSA for Black and Missing Foundation will be part of the movie's rollout featuring Beauvais.
Black Girl Missing Starring
Garcelle Beauvais
About Black Girl Missing
When Cheryl (Garcelle Beauvais) gets into an argument with her daughter Lauren (Iyana Halley) over her desire to drop out of college, she initially thinks Lauren is simply ignoring her calls and texts, but Cheryl soon realizes Lauren is missing. While she attempts to get help from authorities and the media, they quickly dismiss the case, labeling Lauren as a runaway while they are all too consumed with another case – that of a missing white girl. Desperate to find Lauren, Cheryl and her 15-year-old daughter Marley (Taylor Mosby) enlist the help of a dedicated community of amateur internet sleuths to try to find Lauren. Cheryl also discovers the Black and Missing Foundation and is horrified to discover the disparity in how missing persons of color cases are treated with significant lack of media attention and law enforcement resources.
The movie also stars Linda Park, as Elise, a local reporter who tries to help Cheryl, against the orders of the news director. Derrica and Natalie Wilson, founders of Black and Missing Foundation, serve as consultants on the film.Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMF) has been established as a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring awareness to missing persons of color, provide vital resources and tools to missing person’s families and friends and to educate the minority community on personal safety. Garcelle Beauvais will also be featured in a new PSA in support of Black and Missing Foundation's efforts.
New York Known to the Christian Hip Hop community as Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Emanuel Lee Lambert Jr. is ringing in 2023 with a new name and self-titled album, Emanuel, that proves hip hop is not just for the youth. Emanuel, a sonic journey through Emanuel's entire career, including years spent as a classroom-trained percussionist, is released in partnership with Mixed Bag Entertainment.
Emanuel is available wherever music is sold and streamed on Friday, January 27, 2023.
The album Emanuel focuses on the intersection between two worlds. The world of Emanuel, his birth name, and Immanuel, the Hebrew name given to Jesus Christ. Boasting collaborations with Fred Hammond, Todd Dulaney, Aaron Cole, Dante Bowe, Tamela Mann, Maranda Curtis, Rich Tolbert, PJ Morton, Yolanda Adams, and more, this album reminds listeners that whatever their state or station of life, the greatest confidence one can have is knowing that God is "Immanuel," - The God who is with all through every season of life. The release of Emanuel also introduces the retirement of his artist name, Da' T.R.U.T.H., and the birth of moving forward under his given name, Emanuel Lambert. “Being older and wiser makes me feel more stripped down and vulnerable. Da' T.R.U.T.H. is strong, and he knows it. Emanuel is more like one of the guys. I have been thinking for the past four years that this is something I wanted to do, and this was a perfect time,” shares Emanuel.
GRAMMY NOMINATED & 4X STELLAR AWARD WINNER DA’ T.R.U.T.H.
REBRANDS HIMSELF AS EMANUEL AND RELEASES SELF-TITLED 12TH STUDIO ALBUM
CEO of Mixed Bag Entertainment, Gary Crockett, states, “Working with Emanuel has been exciting”. Seeing him along with the Gospel greats bridge the worlds of Gospel music with hip hop is a conduit to bring Generations together. This album speaks to the issues of life but giving an enormous celebration of hope in each song. ”With a career spanning two decades, Emanuel has sold over a quarter million records worldwide and toured or collaborated with some of Gospel and Christian music's premiere artists. As a leading voice in the music industry, he has been committed to using creativity in the arts to share his faith & life experiences. He has won four Stellar Gospel Music Awards and is GRAMMY and DOVE Award nominated.
Additionally, he serves as the CEO of the newly formed entertainment company, NXT Agency.
Emanuel’s lead single, “Set The Bar,” is a powerful and thought-provoking track that starts with an orchestral string composition. Upbeat and intense "Set The Bar" takes listeners on a journey from humble beginnings in the industry to his current status. He highlights one of the greatest challenges of longevity: the audience expects the artist to stay the same. In this heavily string-driven song, he makes an appeal, challenging his listeners to allow him room to evolve and grow as an artist.
The chorus, "I set the pace, I set the bar," keeps the focus on his intent to be a trailblazer. Over time, he has developed his own sound and wants his fans and supporters to stay with him as he seeks to mature the genre.
“Whole” is a reflective declaration in three parts. Emanuel begins with the Gospel rap and Hip Hop style for which he has gained an international reputation. Known for his unique instrumentation, he beings the song with a simple piano and beat instrumentation. As he sets the theme for the song, he wants the listener to focus on the lyrics. Section two is reminiscent of the early gospel hymn songs in which music was primarily created with voices and a keyboard instrument. In this section, Emanuel and Yolanda Adams utilize the Black music form known as Call and Response to draw the listener into this intimate moment. Section three returns to traditional Gospel, and the two artists drive the song to the end with an upbeat and celebratory declaration, "I Need Healing for My Soul."
“Tell Somebody” with Maranda Curtis opens with an intimate children’s moment that reminds us of a Sunday School lesson. Within seconds, we are shifted to an upbeat vibe with an Island feel. “Crown” features Todd Dulaney and Aaron Cole and is a spiritually awakening collaboration. Listeners hear the Dulaney worship sound, which is contemporary Christian in nature. Emanuel uses his unique lyrical gift to engage those listeners that might need a more urban spiritual moment.
Aaron Cole uses the purity and honesty of his voice to ensure that the text remains at the forefront of the song. "Kingdom” features Dante Bowe and is a standout declaration that the time has come for the Kingdom of God to rise.
The raw edge of Dante Bowe’s voice and the energetic lyricism of Emanuel activates a call to action that is hard to ignore.
Many believers will relate to the visual picture presented when Bowe sings about the stirring in his soul and the open fire burning in his bones. "Kingdom” puts these feelings into context by informing listeners that they are a notification that the time has come for them to rise.
Emanuel shares, "I craft music for a mature listener. If you love music, you will love Emanuel. If you love Christian hip hop but think you are too old to listen to it, I'm here to tell you that you're not. I want people to feel comfortable 'still liking this.'"
Follow Emanuel on social media by using the handle @DaTruthOnDuty. For more information on Mixed Bag Entertainment, visit mixedbagent.com.
Emanuel Tracklisting:
1. Nights In Atlanta
2. Set The Bar
3. King (ft. Fred Hammond)
4. Crown (ft. Todd Dulaney & Aaron Cole)
5. Kingdom (feat. Dante Bowe)
6. Count On You (ft. Greg Cox)
7. Morning Hymn (ft. Tamela Mann)
8. Tell Somebody (ft. Maranda Curtis)
9. Alright (ft. Myron Butler, Mizz Tiff)
10. Free (ft. Kim Burrell)
11. Fresh Lemonaid (ft. D’Shondra)
12. Healing Comes (ft. Rich Tolbert)
13. Midday Hymn (ft. Tamela Mann)
14. In The Dark
15. Grey Hair (ft. PJ Morton)
16. Whole (ft. Yolanda Adams)
17. Evening Hymn (ft. Tamela Mann)
TODD DULANEY
COLLABORATES WITH BISHOP HEZEKIAH WALKER FOR NEW SINGLE "IT'S WORKING"
New York Stellar Award winning, Todd Dulaney releases a new single in collaboration with Bishop Hezekiah Walker, titled, "It's Working."
"It's Working", recorded live on September 17, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Chicago, is an energic and empowering declaration that God is in control, so everything will work out. The combined musical skills of Todd Dulaney and Hezekiah Walker encourage and motivate listeners to press through every adversity.
Dulaney begins the celebration by presenting the lyrics and theme in his well-known contemporary style. This section is reflective of an in-person Praise & Worship experience. A seamless transition shifts to the powerhouse choir sound, which has kept Hezekiah Walker at the forefront of the Gospel industry for decades. "It's Working" includes the often-anticipated multiple modulations which are part of the Hezekiah Walker signature sound. This track includes all the components needed for an intense praise party. The choir and band drive the song with the text, "It will always work out for me… it's working out for me.
For more information on Todd Dulaney, visit: www.todddulaneyland.com
New York- The popular networks ION, Bounce and Scripps News will launch on YouTube TV as part of its base service offering this week.
As part of the multi-year distribution partnership with Scripps Networks, the national television network division of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), YouTube TV will also continue its existing carriage of Court TV and has the option to launch Grit, ION Mystery, and Laff in the future.
“We believe our diversified portfolio of networks will help strengthen YouTube TV as a pay tv option for consumers and are excited to be part of their continued growth in the marketplace. We look forward to growing our relationship with YouTube TV and their parent company Google,” said Jeffrey Wolf, chief distribution officer, Scripps Networks.
ION features a lineup of popular off-network series, original and holiday movies and more. Bounce features a programming mix of original series and movies, theatrical motion pictures, off network series, specials and events designed for African American audiences.Scripps News, formerly Newsy, is the nation’s only free 24/7 broadcast news network, serving viewers opinion-free national news from 16 news bureaus across the U.S. Court TV is devoted to live gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting, and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials.
YouTube TV subscribers will now have the ability to watch Bounce’s newest original series, “Act Your Age,” produced in partnership with MGM, premiering in March. The multiple-camera, half-hour comedy tells the story of three vibrant, successful Washington D.C./Northern Virginia-area women in their 50s who are each at a personal crossroads and who decide the best way forward in life is together. “Act Your Age” stars Kym Whitley (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Next Friday,” “Young and Hungry”) and Tisha Campbell (“Uncoupled,” “My Wife and Kids,” “Dr. Ken”) with special guest star Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community,” “The Mayor,” “Big Shot”).
ION, Bounce & Scripps News launch on YouTube TV in new agreement with Scripps Networks
Oscar Nominations 2023
The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were presented by Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams. This year's ceremony will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC.
In November, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, confirmed that winners in all 23 categories will be on the ABC Network.
Last year, eight categories were cut for time and given out prior to the ceremony, with pre-recorded moments from the acceptance speeches included in the broadcast.
BEST PICTURE
“All Quiet on the Western Front”
“Avatar: The Way of Water”
“The Banshees of Inisherin”
“Elvis”
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”
“The Fabelmans”
“Tár”
“Top Gun: Maverick”
“Triangle of Sadness”
“Women Talking”
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Angela Bassett, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Hong Chau, “The Whale”
Kerry Condon, “The Banshees of Inisherin”
Jamie Lee Curtis, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Stephanie Hsu, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Brendan Gleeson, “The Banshees of Inisherin”
Brian Tyree Henry, “Causeway”
Judd Hirsch, “The Fabelmans”
Barry Keoghan, “The Banshees of Inisherin”
Ke Huy Quan, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
“All Quiet on the Western Front,” Germany
“Argentina, 1985,” Argentina
“Close,” Belgium
“EO,” Poland
“The Quiet Girl,” Ireland
DOCUMENTARY (SHORT)
“The Elephant Whisperers”
“Haulout”
“How Do You Measure a Year?”
“The Martha Mitchell Effect”
“Stranger at the Gate”
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
“All That Breathes”
“All the Beauty and the Bloodshed”
“Fire of Love”
“A House Made of Splinters”
“Navalny”
ORIGINAL SONG
“Applause” from “Tell It like a Woman”
“Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick”
“Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
“Naatu Naatu” from “RRR”
“This Is A Life” from “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”
“Marcel the Shell With Shoes On”
“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”
“The Sea Beast”
“Turning Red”
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
“All Quiet on the Western Front”
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”
“Living”
“Top Gun: Maverick”
“Women Talking”
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
“The Banshees of Inisherin”
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”
“The Fabelmans”
“Tár”
“Triangle of Sadness”
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Austin Butler, “Elvis”
Colin Farrell, “The Banshees of Inisherin”
Brendan Fraser, “The Whale”
Paul Mescal, “Aftersun”
Bill Nighy, “Living”
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Ana de Armas, “Blonde”
Andrea Riseborough, “To Leslie”
Michelle Williams, “The Fabelmans”
Michelle Yeoh, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
DIRECTOR
Martin McDonagh, “The Banshees of Inisherin”
Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Steven Spielberg, “The Fabelmans”
Todd Field, “Tár”
Ruben Ostlund, “Triangle of Sadness”
PRODUCTION DESIGN
“All Quiet on the Western Front”
“Avatar: The Way of Water”
“Babylon”
“Elvis”
“The Fabelmans”
CINEMATOGRAPHY
“All Quiet on the Western Front”
“Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths”
“Elvis”
“Empire of Light”
“Tár”
COSTUME DESIGN
“Babylon”
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
“Elvis”
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris”
ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND
“All Quiet on the Western Front”
“Avatar: The Way of Water”
“The Batman”
“Elvis”
“Top Gun: Maverick”
ANIMATED SHORT FILM
“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”
“The Flying Sailor”
“Ice Merchants”
“My Year of Dicks”
“An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It”
LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM
“An Irish Goodbye”
“Ivalu”
“Le Pupille”
“Night Ride”
“The Red Suitcase”
ORIGINAL SCORE
“All Quiet on the Western Front”
“Babylon”
“The Banshees of Inisherin”
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”
“The Fabelmans”
VISUAL EFFECTS
“All Quiet on the Western Front”
“Avatar: The Way of Water”
“The Batman”
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
“Top Gun: Maverick”
FILM EDITING
“The Banshees of Inisherin”
“Elvis”
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”
“Tár”
“Top Gun: Maverick”
MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
“All Quiet on the Western Front”
“The Batman”
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
“Elvis”
“The Whale”
THIS YEARS WINNERS
BEST PICTURE
Everything Everywhere All at Once (A24)
BEST ACTOR
Brendan Fraser – The Whale (A24)
BEST ACTRESS
Cate Blanchett – Tár (Focus Features)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Ke Huy Quan – Everything Everywhere All at Once (A24)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
BEST YOUNG ACTOR
Gabriel LaBelle – The Fabelmans (Universal Pictures)
BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)
BEST DIRECTOR
Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere All at Once (A24)
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere All at Once (A24)
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Sarah Polley – Women Talking (United Artists Releasing)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Claudio Miranda – Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount Pictures)
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Florencia Martin, Anthony Carlino – Babylon (Paramount Pictures)
BEST EDITING
Paul Rogers – Everything Everywhere All at Once (A24)
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Ruth E. Carter – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP
Elvis (Warner Bros. Pictures)
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Avatar: The Way of Water (20th Century Studios)
BEST COMEDY
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (Netflix)
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
RRR (Sarigama Cinemas)
BEST SONG
Naatu Naatu – RRR (Sarigama Cinemas)
BEST SCORE
Hildur Guðnadóttir – Tár (Focus Features)
SERIES CATEGORIES
BEST DRAMA SERIES
Better Call Saul (AMC)
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul (AMC)
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Zendaya – Euphoria (HBO Max)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Giancarlo Esposito – Better Call Saul (AMC)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus (HBO Max)
BEST COMEDY SERIES
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Jeremy Allen White – The Bear (FX)
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Jean Smart – Hacks (HBO Max)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Henry Winkler – Barry (HBO Max)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
BEST LIMITED SERIES
The Dropout (Hulu)
BEST MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (The Roku Channel)
BEST ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Daniel Radcliffe – Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (The Roku Channel)
BEST ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Amanda Seyfried – The Dropout (Hulu)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Paul Walter Hauser – Black Bird (Apple TV+)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Niecy Nash-Betts – Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix)
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE SERIES
Pachinko (Apple TV+)
BEST ANIMATED SERIES
Harley Quinn (HBO Max)
BEST TALK SHOW
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO Max)
BEST COMEDY SPECIAL
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special (Netflix)WINNERS BY FILM FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDSAVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (20th Century Studios) – 1
Best Visual Effects
BABYLON (Paramount Pictures) – 1
Best Production Design – Florencia Martin, Anthony Carlino
The 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards
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BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (Disney Studios Motion Pictures) – 2
Best Supporting Actress – Angela Bassett
Best Costume Design – Ruth E. Carter
ELVIS (Warner Bros. Pictures) – 1
Best Hair and Makeup
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (A24) – 5
Best Picture
Best Director – Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
Best Supporting Actor – Ke Huy Quan
Best Original Screenplay – Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
Best Editing – Paul Rogers
THE FABELMANS (Universal Pictures) – 1
Best Young Actor – Gabriel LaBelle
GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY (Netflix) – 2
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Comedy
GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO (Netflix) – 1
Best Animated Feature
RRR (Sarigama Cinemas) – 2
Best Foreign Language Film
Best Song – Naatu Naatu
TÁR (Focus Features) – 2
Best Actress – Cate Blanchett
Best Score – Hildur Guðnadóttir
TOP GUN: MAVERICK (Paramount Pictures) – 1
Best Cinematography – Claudio Miranda
THE WHALE (A24) – 1
Best Actor – Brendan Fraser
WOMEN TALKING (United Artists Releasing) – 1
Best Adapted Screenplay – Sarah Polley
WINS BY SERIES FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDSABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC) – 2
Best Comedy Series
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Sheryl Lee Ralph
BARRY (HBO Max) – 1
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Henry Winkler
THE BEAR (FX) – 1
Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Jeremy Allen White
BETTER CALL SAUL (AMC) – 3
Best Drama Series
Best Actor in a Drama Series – Bob Odenkirk
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Giancarlo Esposito
BLACK BIRD (Apple TV+) – 1
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Paul Walter Hauser
DAHMER – MONSTER: THE JEFFREY DAHMER STORY (Netflix) – 1
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Niecy Nash-Betts
THE DROPOUT (Hulu) – 2
Best Limited Series
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Amanda Seyfried
EUPHORIA (HBO Max) – 1
Best Actress in a Drama Series – Zendaya
HACKS (HBO Max) – 1
Best Actress in a Comedy Series – Jean Smart
HARLEY QUINN (HBO Max) – 1
Best Animated Series
LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER (HBO Max) – 1
Best Talk Show
NORM MACDONALD: NOTHING SPECIAL (Netflix) – 1
Best Comedy Special
PACHINKO (Apple TV+) – 1
Best Foreign Language Series
WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY (The Roku Channel) – 2
Best Movie Made for Television
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television – Daniel Radcliffe
THE WHITE LOTUS (HBO Max) – 1
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Jennifer Coolidge
Golden Globes 2023: Winners, best moments and highlights
The awards show is back on NBC. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael served as host and was full of surprises.
Among the movie nominees, The Banshees of Inisherin led the field going into the night with eight wonderful nominations, ultimately clinching the top prize among musical or comedy movies. Everything Everywhere All at Once took home several pieces of hardware from its six nods, and The Fabelmans scored a best drama movie win as well as a directing statuette for Steven Spielberg.
For television, Abbott Elementary took top comedy honors and two acting wins among its leading five nominations. Four-time nominee The White Lotus topped the limited series category, scoring supporting actress statuette for star Jennifer Coolidge. And House of the Dragon was named best drama series.
MOVIES
Best Picture (Drama)
Avatar: The Way of Water
Elvis
WINNER: The Fabelmans
Tar
Top Gun: Maverick
Best Picture (Musical or Comedy)
Babylon
WINNER: The Banshees of Inisherin
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Triangle of Sadness
Best Animated Film
WINNER: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Inu-Oh
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Turning Red
Best Picture (Non-English Language)
All Quiet on the Western Front (Germany)
WINNER: Argentina, 1985 (Argentina)
Close (Belgium)
Decision to Leave (South Korea)
RRR (India)
Best Actress (Drama)
WINNER: Cate Blanchett (Tar)
Olivia Colman (Empire of Light)
Viola Davis (The Woman King)
Ana de Armas (Blonde)
Michelle Williams (The Fabelmans)
Best Actor (Drama)
WINNER: Austin Butler (Elvis)
Brendan Fraser (The Whale)
Hugh Jackman (The Son)
Bill Nighy (Living)
Jeremy Pope (The Inspection)
Best Actress (Musical or Comedy)
Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris)
Margot Robbie (Babylon)
Anya Taylor-Joy (The Menu)
Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande)
WINNER: Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
Best Actor (Musical or Comedy)
Diego Calva (Babylon)
Daniel Craig (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery)
Adam Driver (White Noise)
WINNER: Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Ralph Fiennes (The Menu)
Best Supporting Actress
WINNER: Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
Dolly De Leon (Triangle of Sadness)
Carey Mulligan (She Said)
Best Supporting Actor
Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Barry Keoghan (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Brad Pitt (Babylon)
WINNER: Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
Eddie Redmayne (The Good Nurse)
Best Director
James Cameron (Avatar: The Way of Water)
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
Baz Luhrmann (Elvis)
Martin McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin)
WINNER: Steven Spielberg (The Fabelmans)
Best Screenplay
WINNER: The Banshees of Inisherin, Martin McDonagh
Everything Everywhere All at Once, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner
Tar, Todd Field
Women Talking, Sarah Polley
Best Original Score
WINNER: Babylon, Justin Hurwitz
The Banshees of Inisherin, Carter Burwell
The Fabelmans, John Williams
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, Alexandre Desplat
Women Talking, Hildur Guðnadóttir
Best Original Song
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, "Lift Me Up" by Tems, Ludwig Göransson, Rihanna and Ryan Coogler
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, "Ciao Papa" by Alexandre Desplat, Roeban Katz, Guillermo del Toro
WINNER: RRR, "Naatu Naatu" by Kala Bhairava, M.M. Keeravani, Rahul Sipligunj
Top Gun: Maverick, "Hold My Hand" by Lady Gaga, Bloodpop, Benjamin Rice
Where the Crawdads Sing, "Carolina" by Taylor Swift
TV
Best Drama Series
Better Call Saul
The Crown
WINNER: House of the Dragon
Ozark
Severance
Best Musical or Comedy Series
WINNER: Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Only Murders in the Building
Wednesday
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or TV Movie
Black Bird
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
The Dropout
Pam and Tommy
WINNER: The White Lotus
Best Actress (Drama)
Emma D'Arcy (House of the Dragon)
Laura Linney (Ozark)
Imelda Staunton (The Crown)
Hilary Swank (Alaska Daily)
WINNER: Zendaya (Euphoria)
Best Actor (Drama)
Jeff Bridges (The Old Man)
WINNER: Kevin Costner (Yellowstone)
Diego Luna (Andor)
Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul)
Adam Scott (Severance)
Best Actress (Musical or Comedy)
WINNER: Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)
Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant)
Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building)
Jenna Ortega (Wednesday)
Jean Smart (Hacks)
Best Actor (Musical or Comedy)
Donald Glover (Atlanta)
Bill Hader (Barry)
Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building)
Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building)
WINNER: Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
Best Supporting Actress (Musical, Comedy or Drama)
Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown)
Hannah Einbinder (Hacks)
WINNER: Julia Garner (Ozark)
Janelle James (Abbott Elementary)
Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary)
Best Supporting Actor (Musical, Comedy or Drama)
John Lithgow (The Old Man)
Jonathan Pryce (The Crown)
John Turturro (Severance)
WINNER: Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary)
Henry Winkler (Barry)
Best Actress (Limited Series, Anthology Series or TV Movie)
Jessica Chastain (George and Tammy)
Julia Garner (Inventing Anna)
Lily James (Pam and Tommy)
Julia Roberts (Gaslit)
WINNER: Amanda Seyfried (The Dropout)
Best Actor (Limited Series, Anthology Series or TV Movie)
Taron Egerton (Black Bird)
Colin Firth (The Staircase)
Andrew Garfield (Under the Banner of Heaven)
WINNER: Evan Peters (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)
Sebastian Stan (Pam and Tommy)
Best Supporting Actress (Limited Series, Anthology Series or TV Movie)
WINNER: Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus)
Claire Danes (Fleishman Is in Trouble)
Daisy Edgar-Jones (Under the Banner of Heaven)
Niecy Nash (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)
Aubrey Plaza (The White Lotus)
Best Supporting Actor (Limited Series, Anthology Series or TV Movie)
F. Murray Abraham (The White Lotus)
Domhnall Gleeson (The Patient)
WINNER: Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird)
Richard Jenkings (Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)
Seth Rogen (Pam and Tommy)
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The 80th Golden Globe Awards ceremony are airing live on NBC and Peacock.
(New York, NY) - Jan. 10, 2023 - A dynamic duo both in life and work, powerhouse real estate broker and designer Egypt Sherrod and her husband, expert builder Mike Jackson, will return for a new 12-episode season of their HGTV breakout hit series Married to Real Estate on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT and available to stream on discovery+. The compelling couple—who inspired 19 million season one viewers with their positive perspective on running successful property businesses, managing a home and raising three daughters—will help more families buy houses with potential in their ideal Atlanta neighborhoods and transform them into stunning dream homes. Drawing from her experience as the star of HGTV’s Property Virgins and Flipping Virgins, Egypt will employ her knowledge of the real estate market and financial prowess to find their clients affordable houses in desirable locations and manifest her design expertise to reimagine the spaces. Then, Mike will execute the breathtaking renovations that deliver an increased home value and return on investment, finding solutions to any construction problem and staying on budget.
Today, the couple launch their brand-new podcast, Marriage and Money Podcast with Egypt & Mike. On the heels of all their success, fans have requested more access and knowledge to the two as it pertains to their lessons on marriage and relationships as well as wealth building strategies, catalyzing the Marriage and Money Podcast. The weekly podcast is full of humorous stories, valuable life hacks, honest & meaty marriage dilemmas, and wealth & legacy building knowledge. Season one of the podcast will feature special guests, Dr. Contessa and Scott Metcalfe(“Married to Medicine”); singer Montell Jordan and wife, Kristin Jordan; singer/TV Personality Trina Braxton and husband Von Scales; director/actress Terri J. Vaughn and husband, Karon Riley; and more. Marriage and Money with Egypt & Mike is available now on YouTube, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. A sneak preview of season one is available here.
"Mike and I have built a one-stop shop for real estate, renovation and design—and this is only the beginning,” said Egypt. “Our goal for every project is to ensure we embrace the clients’ vision and needs while marrying high design and function, so the end result exceeds their every expectation.”
“Working with your spouse has its challenges, but we wouldn’t trade it for the world,” said Mike. “Egypt and I are all in to give families beautiful homes with added value, and it’s our willingness to compromise along the way that makes us a great team both on the job and at home.”
To start the season, Egypt and Mike will convince a couple to snatch up a Dunwoody property that needs a massive overhaul to create a livable open concept. The new modern farmhouse design will feature a waterfall island and dark green tile backsplash in the kitchen and a must-have home office with a hidden closet and en suite bathroom. On the family front, Egypt and Mike will search for the perfect nursery school for three-year-old Harper and celebrate her milestone first day together. Throughout the episodes, the adventures will continue as they conquer Harper’s potty training, teach older daughter Kendall how to manage money and adjust to living with their new puppy, Serene.
Until the new season premieres, fans of Egypt and Mike can stream the first season of Married to Real Estate, as well as binge watch Egypt’s previous HGTV series, on discovery+. Also on the streaming platform, they can watch the pair go head-to-head against other renovation experts in season three of the mega-hit competition series, Rock the Block.
HGTV’s digital platforms will offer up even more exclusive Married to Real Estate content at HGTV.com and on social media by following @HGTV and #MarriedtoRealEstate on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. In addition, fans can follow Egypt (@egyptsherrod) and Mike (@djfadelf) on Instagram. The new season also will be available on HGTV GO the same day and time as the linear premieres—Thursdays at 9 p.m. beginning Jan. 12.
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POWER COUPLE EGYPT SHERROD AND MIKE JACKSON
RETURN IN NEW SEASON OF HGTV HIT SERIES
‘MARRIED TO REAL ESTATE’
ON THURSDAY, JAN. 12, AT 9 PM ET/PT
Mike Jackson and Egypt Sherrod
NASHVILLE, TN) - January 10, 2023 — Motown Gospel (a division of Capitol CMG/Capitol and Universal Music Group) announces the signing of award-winning artist LaTocha to an exclusive license agreement via her own label, Made Girl Music. A multi-hyphenate force in the music industry, LaTocha is best known as a member of the multi-platinum-selling R&B group Xscape, providing leads on some of the group’s biggest songs, including "Who Can I Run To” and “The Arms of the One Who Loves You.”
“It has always been a passion of mine to do inspirational music,” says LaTocha. “It has been my foundation, and that is very evident, even when I sing R&B music. I can’t escape that.”
For the powerhouse songstress, the interplay of music and faith began at Mt. Olive Church of God in Holiness, in her hometown of College Park, GA. She leaned on that foundation even as she became a household name in one of the biggest girl groups in R&B history.
“A hallmark of LaTocha’s successful career has been her love for gospel music and her strong personal connection to the Black church,” shares Monica Coates, Co-Executive Director, Motown Gospel. “I am excited for her fans—long-standing and new—to finally have a body of work that reflects those areas of her passion.”
Adds EJ Gaines, Co-Executive Director of Motown Gospel: “LaTocha has one of the most recognized voices in R&B, but she also has staying power and manages to maintain relevance in a marketplace that doesn’t always allow for that. I can’t wait for her fans to hear what she’s been working on.”
LaTocha is readying her debut inspirational project, slated for release this year. Fans can stay connected with LaTocha via her social media channels-- @iAmLaTocha on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook. Information provided by CR8 Agency
MOTOWN GOSPEL SIGNS LATOCHA OF MULTI-PLATINUM GROUP XSCAPE
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Rihanna receives first Golden Globe nomination
Rihanna can officially add Golden Globe nominee to her resume! On Monday, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominations for the 2023 Golden Globes and Rihanna picked up a nomination for Best Original Song (Motion Picture) for "Lift Me Up" from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Other nominees in the category include "Carolina" (Where the Crawdads Sing), "Ciao Papa" (Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio), "Hold My Hand" (Top Gun Maverick) and "Naatu Naatu" (RRR).
Rihanna, 34, took to Twitter to react to the news. "God be showin out! 🙏🏿❤️ @goldenglobes," she captioned the tweet.
Brandy has reportedly been hospitalized in Los Angeles after possibly suffering a seizure on Tuesday. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that police received a call for emergency services to the singer and actor’s L.A. home on Tuesday at noon. According to TMZ’s sources, The Moesha star is expected to recover from the medical incident. The Times has contacted the LAPD. A rep for Brandy, whose full name is Brandy Norwood, did not immediately respond Wednesday to an inquiry from The Times.
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Singer and Actress Brandy Norwood Hospitalized
The ladies in hip hop are at each other and apparently everyone is in the public chatroom to view it.. Cardi B and the City Girls' JT have been feuding on social media.
The two rappers started at one another on October 3rd, and happened after JT shouted out GloRilla for her "Tomorrow 2" track featuring Cardi B debuting at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100—but did not say anything to Cardi B. Both entertainers have been taking verbal shots since then. Child, those threads are way too long to be reposting. Hopefully they’ll gather their time together and move on from this soon.
On October 4, Tia announced that she and her husband and actor, Cory Hardrict, are separating after more than 14 years of marriage. The couple have two children together: 11-year-old son Cree and 4-year-old daughter Cairo.
“I have always been honest with my fans, and today is no different. I wanted to share that Cory and I have decided to go our separate ways,” Tia wrote on Instagram. “These decisions are never easy, and not without sadness. We will maintain a friendship as we co-parent our beautiful children. I am grateful for all the happy times we had together and want to thank my friends, family and fans for your love and support as we start this new chapter moving forward in our lives.”
Tia Mowry Files for Divorce from Husband Cory Hardrict After
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Basketball Wives ’ Brooke Bailey Pens Heartbreaking Tribute on Social Media After Daughter Kayla Dies at Age 25
"Forever my baby, Pretty Black aka Kayla Nicole Bailey," Brooke captioned a carousel of throwback pictures of her daughter on Instagram. "This is not a goodbye. Mommy will see you soon."
Several of Brooke's Basketball Wives co-stars sent their love and support in the comments section of her post, including Shaunie O'Neal, who commented, "Praying for you and your family."
Brandi Maxiell wrote, "RIP Kayla we luv you baby girl!!! I love you so much Brooke!!! You are so strong and continue to trust in God to carry you through this storm sis!!! We are all here for you and your family," while former Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada commented, "Brooke, I can't imagine the pain you're going through during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your fam #LoveYall."
Love & Hip Hop Couple Calls It Quits
The two came to a mutual agreement, resulting in Safaree paying $4,305 a month.
The relationship between Erica Mena and Safaree has officially ended. The two tied the knot in 2019 and had two children before calling it quits. Their marriage seemingly played out a lot of issues on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and across social media. From accusing one another of cheating to arguing on different networking sites, the reality couple has had their fair share of mishaps.
PnB Rock's, real name Rakim Hasheem Allen’s tragic death earlier this month has left many fans in complete sadness and disbelief. The Philadelphia native’s music is quickly rising. According to Billboard, in the days following Rock's September 12th murder, his streams have increased by over 650% from 4.1 million during the first full week of the month to 30.5 million U.S. official on-demand streams within the week ending on September 15th.