Friday, June 24, Culture Creators gathered black culture’s most impactful and inspiring voices under one roof for the third annual “Innovators & Leaders” Awards Brunch. This year, the event took over The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills and received the support of sponsors such as Rémy Martin, The Mane Choice, Morgan Stanley, and Beats... Continue Reading →
‘The New Edition Story’ Racks In 29 Million Viewers
BET’s hit 3-part biopic, The New Edition Story, was a bonafide phenomenon, attracting 29 Million Total Viewers P2+ to the miniseries during premiere week (including premiere telecasts and encores, across BET and Centric). On BET alone, the miniseries grossed 15.7MM viewers 18-49 and 28.4MM total viewers P2+ in its full premiere week (Live + Same... Continue Reading →
The New Edition Story: Cast Of The Most Anticipated Biopic Covers Heed Magazine
How can you follow up one of the biggest ‘boy bands’ of all time? New Edition has sold millions of records, packed out venues, toured the world, and endured the pressures of fame, all while singing about teenage love. Ralph, Bobby, Mike, Ricky, Ronnie, and Johnny, have been etched in music history as the purveyors... Continue Reading →
Last Night In NYC: “STAR” Shines at VIP Screening
This week, FOX continued its promo tour of screenings for the upcoming series STAR, co-created by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy. On Wednesday, FOX teamed up with ASCAP Urban to present a special screening and holiday showcase at Helen Mills Event Space in New York City. Over 200 press and influencers attended the swanky affair, which... Continue Reading →
Beyonce, Chance the Rapper and Fat Joe & Remy Ma Win Big at Soul Train Awards 2016
SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016 celebrated the best in Soul, R&B and Hip-Hop by highlighting both returning legends and breakout stars with unrivaled musical moments and titillating performances. The awards show, which aired tonight on CENTRIC and BET, was hosted once again by the funkadelic Godmother of neo-soul, Erykah Badu, who also served as Executive Producer. Beyoncé... Continue Reading →
Fly Peek: ‘The Quad’, New Series Starring Anika Noni Rose [Video]
[protected-iframe id="6b67d0d4c1132f4c452755f657f4608a-94710750-3775078" info="http://www.bet.com/video/the-quad/season-1/exclusives/ever-wanted-to-go-to-a-hbcu-welcome-to-the-quad.html" width="650" height="360" frameborder="0"] Class is in session and there’s no shortage of campus drama in the new BET original, scripted series The Quad premiering at the top of January 2017. Starring Tony Award winners Anika Noni Rose and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, 'The Quad' takes viewers inside the unique, culture-filled world of Historically Black... Continue Reading →
Watch: BET’s ‘How To Rock: Denim’ Livestream hosted by Quincy Combs and Karrueche Tran
[protected-iframe id="340c18919e882cbe13820ed6bc6b1778-94710750-3775078" info="http://www.bet.com/video/how-to-rock/denim/2016/exclusives/live-stream-htr16.share.responsive-true.html" width="650" height="360" frameborder="0"] HOW TO ROCK: DENIM features some of today’s most popular names in music and entertainment curating their own capsule collections of the hottest in denim fashion. Hosted by Quincy Combs and Karrueche Tran, the fashion segment will feature curations by Dej Loaf, Desiigner and Young Thug. June Ambrose leads the... Continue Reading →
On The Gram: Desiigner Memed To Hades After Energetic “Panda” Performance At The 2016 BET Awards
T he 2016 BET Awards were definitely lit as they promised it to be. We got a Beyoncé performance for the ages, yes she was actually there this time.An epic acceptance speech from Jesse Williams in which basically read all of white America for filth. Tons of memorable performances, hilarious moments and most importantly an amazing... Continue Reading →
‘Chasing Destiny’ Star Jennifer Waris Covers “Jealous” by Labrinth with Julian Sapp on Keys [New Music]
Recently, auditioning for Kelly Rowland's super girl group on the hit BET show, Chasing Destiny, singer Jennifer Waris stunned other contestants and fans, as she covered Labrinth's hit song "Jealous." Jennifer impressed Kelly so much that formed the group around her. SFPL also got word that Rowland has also signed the budding young talent to... Continue Reading →
Fly News: Rihanna, Shonda Rhimes, Gladys Knight and More To Be Honored at ‘Black Girls Rock!’ 2016
This year the dynamic BLACK GIRLS ROCK! movement, founded by Beverly Bond, celebrates its 10 year anniversary and its sixth televised broadcast on BET Networks. In the midst of the momentous occasion, Rihanna is scheduled to receive the Rock Star Award at this year’s ceremony on BET. The chart topping singer, executive producer, fashion designer,... Continue Reading →