We saw it happen with Fuller House, and now it’s looks like Norman Lear’s beloved sitcoms could be getting the same treatment. According to reports, Sony and Lear are in the works of rebooting several classic shows including The Jeffersons and Good Timesas miniseries. While some other resurrected series have picked up where they left off years later, Sony
The United Negro College Fund’s 33rd annual Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday (Dec. 17), was a major success. Future, Usher, Tyrese, and Jeezy, were among the night’s donors, giving $25,000 a piece to the long-running organization, Complex reports. The “premiere fundraising gala” seeks to bring awareness to the “needs and benefits” of higher education, and“ the
Dylann S. Roof, a self-radicalized young white supremacist who killed nine black parishioners last year when he opened fire during a long-planned assault on Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, was found guilty by a federal jury here on Thursday. Mr. Roof, 22, stood, his hands at his side and his face emotionless, as a clerk read the
Fabolous and Baron Davis temporarily combined their charities to spread good vibes to thousands of children this holiday season. The Black Santa Company and A Fabolous Way Foundation got together to raise more than $30,000 in presents. Other celebrities came out to support, including The Lox, and New York Jets cornerback, Darrelle Revis. B. Diddy got on the
Millions tuned in Tuesday night (Dec. 13) for Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund telethon, featuring performances by Chris Janson, Cyndi Lauper and more, and similarly millions of dollars were raised for the cause. Parton has been hands-on in advocating and fundraising for the communities affected by the Tennessee wildfires — which took the lives
Comedian, actor, radio and TV personality Rickey Smiley (TV One “Rickey Smiley For Real”), is using his platform in a major way this holiday season by giving back to less fortunate families across the country, through the non-profit, “The Rickey Smiley Foundation.” The Rickey Smiley Foundation serves to impact the lives of children, teens and seniors through
Diana Ross and Mary J. Blige are two of the featured headliners who will perform at the 2017 Essence Festival. Celebrating its 23rd year, the festival will return to the Superdome in New Orleans on June 30-July 2, 2017. Ross, a recent recipient of the Medal of Freedom, will be making her festival debut. Blige, who wrapped her King and
BET Networks chairman/CEO Debra L. Lee will be feted as the 2017 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons honoree at the forthcoming Pre-Grammy Gala. Presented by Clive Davis and The Recording Academy, the annual soiree will be held Feb. 11, 2017, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. The evening precedes the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Feb.
Today Sean “Diddy” Combs and DeLeón Tequila officially announce a partnership with Billboard that includes the introduction of the DeLeón 100. The DeLeón 100 will recognize 100 trailblazers nationwide. Individuals selected to this elite group will embody the essence of the DeLeón brand and exhibit determination to bring their craft to #thenextlevel. The new campaign
An extended family reunites for the holidays and must survive their time at home in the hilarious Almost Christmas, arriving on Digital HD January 24, 2017 and on Blu-ray , DVD and On Demand on February 7, 2017from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A new comedy from writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer Will Packer (Ride Along, Think Like a Man series), Almost Christmas tells the