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Two women seek an escape from an ominous fog. 1960s soul group Claude and The Boppers perform their hit song "Ice Cream Shop." A world-renowned author and "philosophizer" promotes her latest masterclass. Maya's confession in a support group gets a less-than-supportive response. Trinity, the Invisible Spy, meets a formidable adversary. Drea confronts a mysterious woman stealing her dance moves at a club. Fun and games lead to tension, as Robin, Ashley, Quinta and Gabrielle are stuck in a house after an end-of-the-world event.

Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announce Final Stint of Winners; Eddie Murphy, Cherry Jones Photo Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announce Final Stint of Winners; Eddie Murphy, Cherry Jones, Maya Rudolph, and More!
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2020

Last night, the fifth night of the Creative Art Emmys wrapped up this year's virtual ceremony....


HAMILTON, Cynthia Erivo, Bernadette Peters & More Earn 2021 Emmy Nominations - See th Photo HAMILTON, Cynthia Erivo, Bernadette Peters & More Earn 2021 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 13, 2021

This morning, Hamilton star Jasmine Cephas Jones and Ron Cephas Jones announced the 2021 Primetime Emmy Nominations, which included 12 nominations for the Disney Plus recording of Hamilton in addition to nomination for Broadway veterans like Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, Julie Andrews, the Lopezes an...


Photos: Behind the Scenes of the Artios Awards with Danielle Pinnock Photo Photos: Behind the Scenes of the Artios Awards with Danielle Pinnock
by Michael Major - March 24, 2022

Danielle Pinnock, breakout star of CBS's hit comedy 'Ghosts', hosted the 37th Annual Artios Awards this week, honoring excellence in casting for film, TV and theater, presented by the Casting Society. Danielle Pinnock stars as a series regular on CBS's new comedy series, Ghosts. Check out exclusive ...


Find Out Who Won at the 2021 Emmy Awards - All the Winners! Photo Find Out Who Won at the 2021 Emmy Awards - All the Winners!
by Team BWW - September 19, 2021

CBS and the Television Academy presented the 73rd EMMY® AWARDS, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, September 19 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and it is now available to stream on demand on Paramount+. Find out all of the winners!...


THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Will Continue Running Through September Photo THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Will Continue Running Through September
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 19, 2021

THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW showcases Amber's signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of seriousness, nonsense, and evening gowns. THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is a topical late-night show with just the good parts - the ...


WESTWORLD Returns March 15 on HBO Photo WESTWORLD Returns March 15 on HBO
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2020

The Emmy winning drama series WESTWORLD returns for its eight-episode third season SUNDAY, MARCH 15 (9:00-10:10 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the birth of a new form of life on Earth, the show was created for television by Jonathan Nol...


HBO/HBO Max Receive 140 Emmy Nominations Photo HBO/HBO Max Receive 140 Emmy Nominations
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022

HBO/HBO Max earned the most nominations for a single network or platform this year, marking the 20th time in history that the HBO brand has received the most Primetime Emmy® nominations of any network/platform in a single year. This bests HBO’s previous record of 137 nominations in 2019....


VIDEO: First Look at THE GILDED AGE Season Two & More In New HBO Max 2023 Promo Photo VIDEO: First Look at THE GILDED AGE Season Two & More In New HBO Max 2023 Promo
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022

The spot also features returning favorites including HBO Original drama series Succession, Perry Mason, The Gilded Age The Righteous Gemstones, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Returning Max Originals highlighted in the spot include Emmy-winning comedy Hacks, And Just Like That…, and more. Watch the new pr...


Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amanda Seyfried & More Win 2022 Emmy Awards - See the Full List of Photo Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amanda Seyfried & More Win 2022 Emmy Awards - See the Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022

Kenan Thompson hosted the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards on September 12 on NBC. Notable winners included Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jean Smart, Zendaya, Amanda Seyfried, Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus, Succession, and more. Check out the complete list of winners below!...


JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards Photo JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021

This year's Artios Awards have honored Broadway plays and musicals like 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Moulin Rouge!', 'The Inheritance,' 'Slave Play,' 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' with nominations.  ...


Kevin Hart's LOL and Sundance Institute Launch Screenwriting Fellowship to Amplify Bl Photo Kevin Hart's LOL and Sundance Institute Launch Screenwriting Fellowship to Amplify Black Women in Comedy
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2021

Through mentorship, advocacy, production, and exhibition, this immersive program will offer a selection of talented writers the opportunity to receive one-on-one mentorship and professional guidance from leading Black women in comedy....


The Richard Lawson Studios Welcomes Yvette Nicole Brown As Guest Teacher For The Self Photo The Richard Lawson Studios Welcomes Yvette Nicole Brown As Guest Teacher For The Self Tape Master Class Series
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2021

The Richard Lawson Studios is excited to welcome actor/writer/producer Yvette Nicole Brown for the upcoming April 3rd Self Tape Master Class. ...


THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Sets Season Three Return to Peacock Photo THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Sets Season Three Return to Peacock
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022

Peacock’s THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is back for a third season this Fall with a five-episode order. She is currently co-writing the Broadway musical “Some Like it Hot,” which will begin performances this November. Watch a new announcement video from Amber Ruffin now! Guests for the new season will be an...


Amber Ruffin Joins Creative Team of SOME LIKE IT HOT; Coming to Broadway in 2022 Photo Amber Ruffin Joins Creative Team of SOME LIKE IT HOT; Coming to Broadway in 2022
by Nicole Rosky - February 10, 2021

Some Like It Hot has found a new member of its creative team! The Shubert Organization and Neil Meron have just announced Emmy nominated writer and performer Amber Ruffin joins Tony nominee Matthew López to adapt the musical comedy from the beloved MGM film....


ADG Announces Nominations for 26th Annual ADG Awards Photo ADG Announces Nominations for 26th Annual ADG Awards
by Michael Major - January 24, 2022

West Side Story and The Tragedy of Macbeth were nominated for Best Period Feature Film. In the Heights was nominated for Best Contemporary Feature Film. Encanto was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film. Only Murders in the Building and Schmigadoon! were nominated for Best Half Hour Single-Camera...


Ariana DeBose, George Takei & More to Present at Writer's Guild Awards Photo Ariana DeBose, George Takei & More to Present at Writer's Guild Awards
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022

Hugh Fink is the Executive Producer of the 2022 Writers Guild Awards. The ceremony is co-produced by Joselyn Allen and Kelly Brock. Head writers are Ann Cohen and Joe O’Brien. Additional writers include Timothy Cooper, Bonnie Datt, Hugh Fink, Don Hooper, Danielle Koenig, Ed Lee, and Bill Scheft. Hos...


HBO Renews Sketch Comedy Series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For A Fourth Season Photo HBO Renews Sketch Comedy Series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For A Fourth Season
by Michael Major - June 02, 2022

The narrative sketch comedy series features a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.The series stars Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend. ...


Second City Alums Ashley Nicole Black, Eddie Mujica & More Reunite On Upcoming Album Photo Second City Alums Ashley Nicole Black, Eddie Mujica & More Reunite On Upcoming Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 13, 2023

Former Second City Music Director Tara Trudel is bursting onto the family music scene with her debut album, Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed. ...


JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards Photo JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021

This year's Artios Awards have honored Broadway plays and musicals like 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Moulin Rouge!', 'The Inheritance,' 'Slave Play,' 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' with nominations.  ...


Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, & More to Star in the HBO Special Event BETWEEN THE Photo Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, & More to Star in the HBO Special Event BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2020

The first wave of featured performers has been announced for HBOa??s adaptation of the critically acclaimed stage show, based on the #1 New York Times bestseller of the same name by author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates....


Listings for NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS July 28 – August 4 Photo Listings for NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS July 28 – August 4
by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2020

LISTINGS FOR NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS' July 28 – August 4 ...


Angela Bassett to be Honored at 10th Annual MUAHS Awards Photo Angela Bassett to be Honored at 10th Annual MUAHS Awards
by Michael Major - January 17, 2023

ANGELA BASSETT is an actress, director, and executive producer known for captivating, emotionally tinged performances full of dignity in treasured films such as Waiting To Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and the Tina Turner biopic What’s Love Got To Do With It, for which she received an Acad...


92Y Online Announces Upcoming Lineup of Virtual Events Photo 92Y Online Announces Upcoming Lineup of Virtual Events
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2021

92Y has announced its upcoming lineup of virtual events....


HBO Max Launches 'Black History Is Our History' Spotlight Page Photo HBO Max Launches 'Black History Is Our History' Spotlight Page
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021

Black History Is Our History will offer hours of curated programming, featuring compelling films, documentaries, biopics, original programming and animation that focus on the Black experience. ...


The 13th Annual Bushwick Film Festival Reveals Details for Virtual Movie Industry Con Photo The 13th Annual Bushwick Film Festival Reveals Details for Virtual Movie Industry Conference
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 08, 2020

The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) has revealed details for their Virtual Movie Industry Conference, taking place on October 24 & 25 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time....






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