Heads up Hustletown readers! If you are missing out on this year’s Essence Music Festival, here is a chance to attend! Comfort Inn and ESSENCE Magazine, are holding a drawing for the second year in a row, to give one winner a free getaway for themselves and NINE of their family members to the 16th [...]
Terrence Howard and Cuba Gooding Jr. are starring in the long awaited Red Tails, a major motion picture dramatizing the Tuskegee Airmen story. The highly anticipated film is progressing despite various twists during the script treatment and pre-production. Anthony Hemingway of CSI and The Wire fame is at the director’s helm, with George Lucas and [...]
DanteLee.com Blog: How To Get Black Radio Interviews. Black radio remains a powerhouse in entertainment and media even with all of the “new” technologies available. When you’re stuck in traffic or making your way to work in the morning, nothing beats taking a break from your iPod or MP3 player and tuning in to see [...]
TeenNick Chairman Nick Cannon debuts as a director with School Gyrls, a new musical comedy penned by the developing director on February 21 at 7pm EST. “School Gyrls introduces the multi-talented Mandy Rain, Jacque and Monica to the teen audience,” says Cannon. ”The girls are triple threats — each with their own amazing individual personalities – and [...]
A recent article on MSNBC examines the success of three of the most recognized actors in film: Denzel Washington, Will Smith, and Tyler Perry. Historic events such as the Obama Presidency lead many to propose that America is operating in a post-race era, but the article casts doubt on this growing perception. A notable fact [...]
In an interview with the TriState Defender, Author “Zane” detailed how she is capitalizing on her bestselling line of Black Erotica books. Zane is currently enjoying the success of “Zane’s Sex Chronicles” which debuted on Cinemax in 2008. The first season is recently released on DVD, while the 2nd season will begin airing this March. [...]
Forum One Communications, announced a new U.S. Army website launched to honor the hard work and sacrifices of African-Americans in service to the United States. Developed in cooperation with Summit Marketing, www.ForLoveofLiberty.net highlights African-American contributions from the Revolutionary War through today. Veterans and their families are encouraged to share personal stories on the site to [...]
BET.com debuted a new web series called SHOP TALK: WHAT’S ON THE HEARTS OF MEN this month, which will air Tuesdays at 3pm. The documentary style offering explores the honest dialogue of a special environment: a group of men in the barbershop. Featuring actor Malik Yoba , SHOP TALK addresses several hot button issues — from [...]
Some of the world’s most celebrated African-American artists and galleries will exhibit their work at the 1st Annual Harlem Fine Art Show, Feb. 20 and 21, 2010. According to organizers, the event will be one of the largest collections of Black art ever assembled, representing more than 60 Black artists. Among the accomplished artists whose [...]
On Jan. 27 BTV247, Inc. announced the launch of www.blacktv247.com, touted as the single largest internet destination exclusively focused on Black-inspired programming. Visitors to the site will find an extensive directory of well-known TV favorites from past and present, including: the Dave Chappelle Show, Sanford & Son, Tavis Smiley, Boondocks, Tyra Banks and the Jefferson’s, [...]
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