From Jan. 11 through May 8, audiences across the country will have the opportunity to experience the extraordinary artistry of Ailey with a cornucopia of performances and programs, including two national tours—by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II—as well as the nationwide broadcast of the acclaimed documentary film “Ailey,” with its immersive portrait […]
Season five of Stories from the Stage, the award-winning World Channel original series hosted by Wes Hazard and Theresa Okokon, is back with timely stories from across the country and around the world that will make you laugh, cry and think. Second Chance — the first of five new episodes premiering Jan. 10, at 9:30 […]
Emmy-winning actor Glynn Turman is coming off an incredible last year with buzz-worthy performances in Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and a Critics Choice nominated role in FX’s “Fargo” and up next, he stars opposite recent Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren in ABC’s Jay-Z and Will Smith-produced “Women of the Movement,” as Mose Wright, a […]
Viewers that tuned recently for the brand new season of the live millennial/Gen Z, mixed gender talk show “The Mix,” where no topic was off limits, and saw a ton of action from the hosts, as they discussed topics including host Romeo Miller revealing his former house worker stole a $400,000-plus watch, special guest host […]
Nick Cannon: “Our history… I remember even on the BET awards, it was right when ‘Drumline’ first came out and I was one of the drummers on stage. I was so honored you called and asked me to be a part of the show and from there I was like whatever you need the biggest […]
STARZ announced it is in development on “Queen Nzinga,” executive produced by Yetide Badaki (“Army Of The Dead: Lost Vegas,” “American Gods”), Mo Abudu (Òlòtūré, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel), Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (“Power” Universe, “BMF”) and Steven S. DeKnight (“Spartacus,” “Daredevil”). The scripted drama series will chronicle the amazing life of the famed African […]
‘Insecure: The End’ will debut on HBO Max Dec. 26 in advance of its HBO premiere on Dec. 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. It’s an intimate look at the making of the final season and the cultural impact of the HBO award winning comedy, “Insecure.” It features interviews with: Issa Rae, Jay Ellis, Yvonne Orji, […]
HBO’s “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” caps another season of enterprising reporting with a roundtable review of this year’s most memorable moments from the show on Dec. 21 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). The series is available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max. Departing from the show’s regular format, host Bryant Gumbel leads correspondents Mary […]
Apple TV+ unveiled the season three trailer for acclaimed series “Servant.” The psychological thriller’s 10-episode third season will debut with the first episode on Jan. 21, 2022, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday. Three months after we leave the Turner household in season two, things appear to be back to normal. Dorothy and […]
Six-time champion/seven-time All-Star/NBA Superstar Scottie Pippen was interviewed recently on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Pippen spoke to Noah about his childhood, journey to the NBA, his experience playing with Michael Jordan, what his tombstone will one day read, sitting out the final seconds of the playoff game versus the New York […]
Nick Cannon: “It’s a truly special day for me. My great-grandmother turns 102 today. I actually got a chance to go see her but also the reason why it’s such a special day is her oldest son … my grandfather … it was his birthday as well. He passed away not too long ago. I […]
Glow Up Games, an all women of color founded game studio, and HBO launch a free-to-play mobile game based on HBO Original hit series, “Insecure.” Available now, The Come Up Game takes the world of Issa Dee and her friends and brings friendships, drama, and misadventures to life. The sneak peek of the game is […]
“Nothing Like Christmas Day” was written by Keith Robinson and produced by Mike Jackson. “Nothing like Christmas Day” perfectly captures the true essence and spirit of our most cherished holiday, Christmas. “With the state of the world we are currently living in, “Nothing Like Christmas Day” is the perfect antidote to remind us of the […]
HBO Documentary “Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street” debuting Dec. 13 (10:00-11:47 p.m. ET/PT), is a rare window into the early days of “Sesame Street,” revealing the creators, artists, writers and educators who together established one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history. The documentary focuses on the first […]
HBO has ordered the drama series “The Idol,” co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s “Euphoria”), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim. The series will be filmed in and around Los Angeles. “The Weeknd” and Lily-Rose Depp (daughter of actor Johnny Depp) will star. Amy Seimetz (“The Girlfriend Experience,” “Atlanta,” “She Dies Tomorrow,” “Sun Don’t Shine”) […]
Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson returns to MTC for the
Broadway debut of his brilliant solo play celebrating the strong,
big-hearted woman who raised him: Miss Rachel. In a 1950s boarding
house outside Buffalo, Nanny, as she was affectionately called, opened
her doors to anyone and everyone in need of kindness, hope, compassion
and care. Giving a tour-de-force performance accompanied by live music
written by acclaimed composer Bill Sims, Jr. and performed by Blues
Hall of Fame Guitarist Junior Mack, Santiago-Hudson embodies more than
20 vibrant characters, creating a richly textured reminiscence that’s
inspiring, uplifting and right at home on Broadway.
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Episode 124: Stopping The “Miseducation” With NY Edge CEO Rachael Gazdick The Trend With Justin A Williams With more than 20 years of experience in education advocacy, guest Rachael Gazdick has dedicated her career to building equity in education. As CEO of NYC’s largest school-based afterschool and summer program provider, Gazdick leads New York Edge’s mission to provide thousands of K-12 public school students with free, engaging programs that enhance their learning and help them to achieve their full potential. Gazdick and I discuss the rigors of trying to change the stigma surrounding urban education, how has NY been the perfect community for their programs and why believing in the kids and staff is always the first place we start any dialogue! Come and listen!
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