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  Annual Awards Event Honoring Black Excellence to Air on Juneteenth ATLANTA, GA  ( April 7, 2022)  –  The 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards  has been rescheduled for  April 23, 2022 , at the  Dolby Theater  in Hollywood and will air on  Juneteenth ,  Sunday, June 19,  at  7 p.m. ET.  Produced by Magic Lemonade Production Company, the gala event will be televised on Bounce, the nation’s popular entertainment television network serving African Americans.  The event was rescheduled from January because of COVID-19 concerns. “It’s fitting that we will honor Black excellence and achievement on a day that is a commemoration of such a significant moment in our history as African Americans,” said  Cheryle Harrison , head of Bounce. “We appreciate everyone’s patience in our having to adjust this year’s schedule. Health and safety are a priority for our guests, honorees, and staff.” The 2022 Bounce Trumpet Award...

  Photo Credit: Cynthia Brown BABYFACE, BRANDY, CEELO GREEN, CHARLIE WILSON, ELLA MAI, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, LUCKY DAYE AND SMOKEY ROBINSON TO PERFORM AT THE 2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” PRESENTED BY BET R&B SUPERSTAR MONICA TO BE HONORED WITH THE LADY OF SOUL AWARD TISHA CAMPBELL & TICHINA ARNOLD RETURN TO HOST THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION AIRING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH AT 8 PM EST ON BET (New York, NY) :  BET has   announced performers and presenters for the  2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS”  featuring an exciting lineup of some of the brightest stars in R&B, Gospel, Adult Urban Contemporary and soul. “Feed Your Soul,” is the theme of this year’s show is and includes performances from  Babyface, Brandy, CeeLo Green, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, Jazmine Sullivan, Lucky Daye, Monica, Smokey Robinson  with appearances by  Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri  and  Brandee Evans . The  2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS”  airs Sunday, November 29,...

CURRENT GRAMMY ®  NOMINEES AND PRESENTERS BRANDI CARLILE AND TANYA TUCKER TO PERFORM TOGETHER ON MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT ® SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (JAN. 22, 2020)  — The Recording Academy ®  announced their lineup of artists, musicians, actors, and comedians who will take the stage as presenters at the  62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards ® . This year's presenters include current GRAMMY ®  nominees  Jim Gaffigan  and  Trevor Noah ; GRAMMY winners  Common ,  Cynthia Erivo ,  Dua Lipa ,  Billy Porter ,  Smokey Robinson ,  Shania Twain ,  Keith Urban , and  Stevie Wonder ; past GRAMMY nominees  Ava DuVernay  and  Bebe Rexha ; and music industry moguls  Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne . Additionally, previously announced  Brandi Carlile  and  Tanya Tucker  will play double duty as both presenters and performers.   Previously announced GRAMMY performers include  Aerosmith ,...

BET Networks has announced the first group of performers for the 19th annual “ BET AWARDS ” including Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Migos, H.E.R., Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lizzo, Mustard, Lil Baby, City Girls’ Yung Miami , Lucky Daye and Kiana Ledé.  Hosted by Regina Hall , the “ BET Awards ” 2019 will air LIVE on Sunday, June 23rd at 8 PM ET from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on BET. Additionally, the network announced the first group of presenters who will take the stage including Taraji P. Henson, Lena Waithe, Morris Chestnut, Yara Shahidi, and Marsai Martin . “The BET Awards stage has become synonymous with powerful and groundbreaking performances that are authentic and bold, celebrating the influence and power of black culture,” said Connie Orlando, Executive Vice-President, Head of Programming at BET. “We are thrilled to continue to be the launch pad and home for some of today’s most talented and inspiring voices, as BET continues to showcas...

Actress and Director Regina Hall to Host Annual Ceremony  Awards Show Tapes Friday, February 17 in Los Angeles and will air on BET and Centric Wednesday, February 22 at 8:00PM ET #ABFFHonors NEW YORK   – BET Networks and American Black Film Festival (ABFF)’s “BET Presents the American Black Film Festival Honors” is thrilled to announce that  Viola Davis ,  Lee Daniels ,  Common ,  Morris Chestnut  are confirmed to present during the annual ceremony taping in Los Angeles on Friday, February 17th. Also, set to take the stage are Maxwell  and  Dionne Farris , who will woo the audience with sultry performances. ABFF Honors' mission is to celebrate Black culture by honoring individuals, movies and television shows that have had a significant impact on American entertainment. “BET Presents the American Black Film Festival Honors” airs on BET and Centric on Wednesday, February 22nd at 8:00PM ET. Hosted by actress and director  ...

buzzz worthy. . . GRAMMY AWARDS PREMIERE CEREMONY ®  HOSTED BY MARGARET CHO  TO BE STREAMED LIVE VIA GRAMMY.COM ON SUNDAY , FEB. 12, STARTING AT 12:30 P.M. PT   Judy Collins, Ravi Coltrane, Ziggy Marley, Carla Morrison, Northern Cree, O'Connor Band With Mark O'Connor,    And Third Coast Percussion To Perform At Prelude To Music's Biggest Night ®  And Kick Off The 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards ®     Lauren Daigle, For King & Country, Jimmy Jam, Sarah Jarosz, René Marie,  Mýa , And Brendon Urie Will Present Awards In Approximately 70 Categories   SANTA MONICA, Calif.  —  The  GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony ® will take place at  Microsoft Theater  on  Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 , from  12:30–3:30 p.m. PT  and will be streamed live internationally via  GRAMMY.com/live  and  CBS.com . Preceding the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards ®  telecast, the Premiere Ceremony will feature ...

buzzz worthy. . . IYANLA VANZANT, WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON,  LETOYA LUCKETT, HEZEKIAH WALKER, JASON NELSON,  JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS, DORINDA CLARKE COLE AND MORE ADDED TO TALENT LINE-UP AT THE  31st ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Karen Clark Sheard and Marvin Sapp Collaborate in Star-Studded Performance Stellar Awards to Premiere on TV One Sunday, March 6 at 6 p.m. ET LAS VEGAS -  - Iyanla Vanzant, Wendy Raquel Robinson,   LeToya Luckett, Jason Nelson, Jonathan McReynolds, Hezekiah Walker, Dorinda Clarke Cole, Alexis Spight, Briana Babineaux, Maurette Brown Clark, T.C. Stallings  and  Tim Bowman, Jr.  are among the artists added to the talent line-up at the 31 st  Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards  this  Saturday, Feb. 20 , at the  Las Vegas Orleans Arena .   Produced by Central City Productions, the l...