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The 43rd NAACP Image Awards a Winner!

The 43rd annual NAACP held at the Shrine in Los Angeles on Friday February 18, was simply an elegant star studded event leaving everyone feeling like a winner. Among those who walked the red carpet were, Academy award nominee Lawrence Fishburn who won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini [...]

Husband and Wife Salim and Mara Brock Akil nominated for 11 NAACP Awards!

  The 43rd annual NAACP image awards was held at the historic Los Angeles Shrine on February 17th, 2012. The award show is presented to show case multicultural images in a positive light, from an African American point of view.  Among those nominated include: husband and wife team Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil a [...]

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Bright Young Stars of Disney Channels Original Movie; “LET IT SHINE”, Shined at 43rd Annual NAACP Luncheon

CAST of “LET IT SHINE,” OPENED THE 43RD ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS NOMINEES’ LUNCHEON WITH A SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE    On February 11th, Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones and Trevor Jackson, the stars of the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, ”Let It Shine,”delivered a rousing performance that opened the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards Nominees’ Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.  Debuting two songs from the movie (set to premiere in [...]

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The Greatest Voice of All Whitney Houston Died at 48 years Old

On the eve of the music industries biggest night, The Grammy Awards, the biggest and best voices of all time Whitney Houston died. According to Beverly Hills police department Houston’s body was found in her 4th floor hotel room at the Beverly Hills Hilton. Her 1985 debut, “Whitney Houston,” became the best-selling debut album by [...]

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Actor/Filmmaker Tackles Taboo Topic of Homophobia in Jamaica

What happens when an actor living in New York is inspired by the current social conflicts of Jamaica? The answer is Excuses For Jeff, a film written, produced and starring 27 year-old Gibrey Allen. In the gut wrenching Excuses For Jeff, Allen tackles the controversial and taboo topic of homophobia in Jamaica. With his portrayal [...]

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Legend and Creator of Soul Train Don Cornelius Has Died

Don Cornelius, the deep voiced creator of the iconic “Soul Train” has died.  Police found the body of Cornelius, at his house in the area of Los Angeles called Sherman Oaks at around 4 a.m on Wednesday. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. “The death was reported as an apparent suicide, a [...]

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RADIO ONE/TV ONE FOUNDER & CHAIRPERSON CATHY HUGHES TO RECEIVE NAACP CHAIRMAN’S AWARD AT 43rd NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

RADIO ONE/TV ONE FOUNDER & CHAIRPERSON  CATHY HUGHES TO RECEIVE NAACP CHAIRMAN’S AWARD AT 43rd NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

  Broadcast airs February 17th on NBC  (Los Angeles, CA) – TV One Founder and President Cathy Hughes will receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the 43rd NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live on Friday, February 17th (8:00-10:00 PM EST) on NBC. The Chairman’s Award, chosen by NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock, is bestowed in recognition [...]

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Filmmaker D Jus Riley Explores the Morality of a Serial Killer in short film, 5:Thirty One (5:31)

  Since creating his first film, D. Jus Riley’s filmmaking career has moved at a much faster pace than the thirty something year old expected. Riley’s short film, 5: Thirty-One was accepted into this years 10th annual San Diego Black Film Festival, he’s in talks to produce a documentary for Big Daddy Kane, produced a [...]

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Artists Greg “The Glassman” Holder pays Tribute to Red Tails

In the spirit of history and inspiration, the elegant Hourglass Art & Wine Gallery recently presented the unveiling of a masterpiece depicting the courageous and honorable Tuskegee Airman.  Created by artist Greg “The Glass Man” Holder, the original artwork pays tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, Red Tails. The visually stunning piece features the craftsmanship and [...]

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Must See Film, Red Tails: An Epic Tale of the Celebrated Tuskegee Airmen

Release Date:  January 20, 2012 Starring: Bryan Cranston, Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr. , Nate Parker, Jr. and and Neyo Director: Anthony Hemingway

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