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PRESENTED BY FORD — AN ENTERTAINING RECAP OF THE YEAR’S MOST UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS IN BLACK CULTURE Hosted by CBS News Anchor Jericka Duncan  The One-Hour Special, Premieres Sunday, December 29, at 7 PM ET/PT on BET and BET HER    BET is excited to announce the premiere of “ BET Year in Black 2024 ,” presented by Ford, a one-hour special hosted by  CBS News  national correspondence  and  CBS Weekend News anchor   Jericka Duncan . This exclusive primetime special, will bring together an entertaining roundtable of Black voices, including comedienne/actor  Ms. Pat , comedian/actor  Michael Blackson ,  Hollywood Unlocked   founder  Jason Lee , and comedienne/entertainer  Pretty Vee . Together, they will join Jericka Duncan to revisit and countdown the most unforgettable moments of 2024 across pop culture, entertainment, sports, and news. The special will premiere on  Sunday, December 29  at  7 PM ET/PT , wi...

(TSN): Presidential candidates have prepped for the verbal throwdown that will help voters decide who they choose to run the country very differently. Vice Pres. Harris stayed in Pittsburgh for days to prepare while Donald Trump participated in interviews and event in the lead up to their first sparring match. Their first critical presidential debate in the race for the White House airs on ABC on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Mics will be muted on one candidate while the other is speaking. Held for 90 minutes just blocks away from Independence Hall at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the debate will be moderated by ABC's David Muir and Linsey Davis. Both campaigns have their own issues with ABC Network. The Harris campaign asked for the rule to be changed to unmute the mics and says the format has “fundamentally disadvantaged” the vice president. Trump says ABC us the "nastiest" of all the networks and has accused them of harming his name. The network did not ...

The renowned WAYMAKER men's summit, the nation's largest empowerment conference for Black men, is set to return to  Chicago  on  September 6th  and 7th. This year's summit promises an unparalleled experience of growth, connection, and inspiration under the theme "Competing Against Yourself for Growth". Louis Carr,  Louis Carr , founder of the WayMaker Men's Summit, remarks: "The WayMaker Men's Summit challenges Black men to compete against their own potential for growth. By bringing together influential voices and motivated attendees, we're creating a platform where our community can connect, learn, and emerge as tomorrow's leaders. Our vision extends beyond this event – we're inspiring change that will impact families, communities, and future generations." Hosted at the Convene conference center in the iconic  Willis Tower , the summit offers a plethora of speaker sessions and experiences.  Key highlights of the summit include: An im...

CBS and the Kennedy Center announced today THE 45 TH  ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS will air  Wednesday, Dec. 28  (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.*   As previously announced, the Honorees include acclaimed actor and filmmaker George Clooney; contemporary Christian pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant; the legendary singer of soul, gospel, R&B and pop Gladys Knight; Cuban-born American composer, conductor and educator Tania León; and iconic Irish rock band U2, comprised of band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.   In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage on Dec. 4, the 2022 Honorees will be saluted by today’s leading performers from New York, Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world, accepting the recognition and gratitude of their peers through performances and tributes.   The Honors recipients are recognized for their contributions to Amer...

  Nov. 11, 2022 – Paramount+ today announced new episodes of the groundbreaking documentary series BEHIND THE MUSIC will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on   Tuesday, Nov. 29 , featuring Jennifer Lopez, Boy George, Jason Aldean and Remy Ma. Additionally, seven remastered episodes spotlighting iconic artists Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, Gloria Estefan, Hootie & the Blowfish, Mötley Crüe, Pink and TLC will drop the same day. Paramount+ also released an official trailer and key art for the series. The episodes will drop in additional international markets where the service is available throughout 2022-2023.   Official loglines for new episodes:   After three decades, Jennifer Lopez is at the very top of her game and shows no signs of slowing down. J.Lo reflects on key moments of her iconic career in music, film and fashion while celebrating her present with husband Ben Affleck.   B oy George reflects on his meteoric rise from outc...

CBS presents  MARIAH CAREY: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!,  a new two-hour primetime concert special from the Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey, broadcasting   Tuesday, Dec. 20  (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. The news was first announced earlier today on CBS MORNINGS.   Filmed in New York City at the world-renowned Madison Square Garden arena, the concert special will feature the singer-songwriter performing a repertoire of her festive holiday hits, including the chart-topping massive perennial favorite “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”   As part of a Paramount Global cross-company collaboration,  MTV will offer additional opportunities to view the special after the CBS broadcast. Further information will follow in the coming weeks. Mariah Carey  is an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer and multiple award-winning artist and songwriter. She is the best-selling fe...

Nashville, TN  – The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin as the hosts for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 18th, 2022. This year’s broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET. Chris Tomlin will join return host Erica Campbell as co-host of the 2022 Dove Awards. Both artists will perform. “So honored to be a part of Christian and Gospel music‘s biggest night,” says Erica Campbell. “Let’s bring healing to this broken world, and encourage us all in the process to keep sharing the gospel! I’m so excited to host this year’s Dove Awards alongside Chris Tomlin. This is going to be great!”   “What an honor it is to co-host this year’s Dove Awards alongside Erica Campbell,” shared Chris. “I have been fortunate enou...

May 18, 2022  - CINCINNATI – “ Road to the Bee ” – a new, exclusive, one-hour original special documenting what it is like to prepare for and compete in the iconic  Scripps National Spelling Bee  – will premiere at  8 p.m. ET Thursday, May 26  on  ION  and  Bounce .  It comes just days before the 2022 Bee begins. An accomplished actor, director, educator, and lifelong children’s literacy advocate  LeVar Burton , host of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee, narrates “Road to the Bee.” For the first time in Bee's history, the competition will air on ION and Bounce, which are part of Scripps’ portfolio of free, over-the-air national networks. The semifinals will air live-to-tape on ION and Bounce from  8-10 p.m. ET  on  Wednesday, June 1.  (The semifinals are scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m.) The finals will air live on ION and Bounce from  8-10 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2 .  “Road to the Bee” goes behind the...

AN ALL-NEW SEASON SET TO PREMIERE THIS SUMMER ON FOX Auditions to be Held in New York City, Los Angeles and New Orleans An all-new season of the multi-Emmy Award-winning dance competition series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE will premiere this summer on FOX. The host and judges have yet to be announced, but we can confirm that Season 17 of SO YOU TJHIKN YOU CAN DANCE will return this summer after being off air for 3 years.  The upcoming season will feature highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, animation, breaking and more. Those who are selected to move on to the SYTYCD studio will work with world-renowned choreographers and compete each week in a variety of styles, with brand-new twists and turns introduced into the competition. Additional details to be announced. Auditions for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE kick off in March. Dancers can submit online by registering and prov...

  TALENT JOIN RECORDING ACADEMY ®  CEO HARVEY MASON JR. AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR TAMMY HURT TO CELEBRATE THIS YEAR'S NOMINEES IN VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM ON TUES, NOV. 23 SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (NOV. 22, 2021)  — The Recording Academy ®  announced today the talent who will join CEO  Harvey Mason jr.  and Board of Trustees Chair  Tammy Hurt  to help reveal the nominees of all 86 categories for the  64th Annual GRAMMY Awards ®   on  Tues,  Nov. 23 , via a virtual livestream event. Comedian  Nate Bargatze , past GRAMMY ®  nominee  Jon Batiste , past GRAMMY nominees  BTS ® , four-time GRAMMY ®  Award winner  H.E.R. , "CBS Mornings" anchor  Gayle King , rock band  Måneskin , past GRAMMY nominee  Tayla Parx , singer-songwriter  Carly Pearce , and special guests will be part of the nominations livestream that will begin at  approximately 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET  live from the ...

The   2021“BET Hip Hop Awards”  will return to Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, October 1, with the  broadcast premiere airing Tuesday, October 5, at 9 PM ET/PT on BET.  The annual celebration will bring together the hottest names in hip hop to pay homage to the best in hip hop culture. The   BET “Hip Hop Awards”   reigns as one of the   top three   cable award shows for Black viewers of 2021 (BET Awards (#1), NAACP Image Awards (#2) and BET Hip Hop Awards (#3)* and ranks in the   Top 10  for most social cable awards show in 2020. The official 2021 “ BET Hip Hop Awards ” nominations, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers and presenters are to be announced at a later date. BETwill work closely with Fulton County to support community vaccination efforts and ensure adherence to COVID-19 protocols. “Hip hop is a global movement that embraces the diversity of expression and reflects what is ...