NextTV, Chicago Urban League’s Business and Lifestyle Television Series, Wins Two Emmy Awards
November 20, 2009
NextTV, the Chicago Urban League’s business and lifestyle series, was awarded two Emmy Awards on Saturday, November 7 at the Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards ceremony. In recognition of its outstanding first season, which included a one hour special and thirteen episodes chronicling the economic empowerment work of the Chicago Urban League in a reality-style format, nextTV won Emmys in the following categories:
- Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programs — Single Magazine Program, Program Series, or Segment: NextTV Series: Cheryle R. Jackson, Executive Producer; Tracey Scruggs Yearwood, Supervising Producer; Michelle McKissack, Producer/Reporter; Beverly Price, Producer; Richelle Rogers, Producer; Donna Wilson, Producer; Milana Walter, Producer; Ayana Bush, Producer
- Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence Off Camera: Editing-Non News: Ryan Mayers
Star Jones Hosts a News Exclusive on Obesity in Black America
November 20, 2009
African-Americans are killing themselves, slowly, and quietly, little by little, every day and the killer is not likely to grab headlines or to bloody the streets. The murderous weapon is food, and many African-Americans are, quite simply, eating themselves to death. African-Americans are more overweight and obese than any other racial group and at risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, stroke, hypertension, and certain types of cancer.
On Sunday, November 15 at 10:00 p.m.* BET News and Star Jones take viewers straight to one of the cities carrying the heaviest burden of this epidemic — Jackson, Mississippi — with a one-hour news special, HEART OF THE CITY: DYING TO EAT IN JACKSON .
Beyonce is the Big Winner at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards
November 20, 2009
Beyonce was the big winner at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), held at the O2 World in Berlin, Germany tonight. The global music icon walked away with three of the night’s biggest awards — Best Female, Best Song, (”Halo”) and Best Video, (”Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”). She had been nominated for four EMAs, including Best Live Act. The win for Best Video repeats her win at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), held in New York last September 13. Beyonce used the occasion in Berlin to thank her husband, Jay-Z for “putting a ring on it.”
Black Broadcasting Network Presents, ‘Raising Boys – Tips for Single Moms’
November 18, 2009
Black Broadcasting Network (BBN) will premiere its groundbreaking documentary series “Raising Boys – Tips for Single Moms” at Houston’s Angelika Theater, Thursday, November 5th. The four part opus focuses on the plight of inner-city single mothers and stars Houston-based activist, Deric Muhammad, a product of an urban single parent household himself. The premier starts at 7pm CT.
“I believe that much of the youth violence that has spiraled out of control in America’s major cities can be traced to the lack of guidance from strong fathers,” said Muhammad. “The problems start in the home and spill over into the streets. We think we can help.”
Rihanna speaks out on “Good Morning America”
November 18, 2009
After being beaten by singer Chris Brown in February, pop star Rihanna felt embarrassed she fell in love with the type of man he was and left him to set an example for young women, she said in an interview on Thursday.
Rihanna’s comments to ABC News mark her first TV interview in which she spoke about the beating, which occurred on the eve of the music industry’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles and resulted in Brown’s guilty plea to an assault charge. The Barbados-born Rihanna, whose hit songs include “Umbrella” and “Disturbia,” said she felt ashamed when the public learned. A police photo of her bruised and bloodied face was leaked to the media, and a detailed description of the event was placed in court documents.
Black Broadcasting Network Presents, ‘Raising Boys – Tips for Single Moms’
November 15, 2009
Black Broadcasting Network (BBN) will premiere its groundbreaking documentary series “Raising Boys – Tips for Single Moms” at Houston’s Angelika Theater, Thursday, November 5th. The four part opus focuses on the plight of inner-city single mothers and stars Houston-based activist, Deric Muhammad, a product of an urban single parent household himself. The premier starts at 7pm CT.
“I believe that much of the youth violence that has spiraled out of control in America’s major cities can be traced to the lack of guidance from strong fathers,” said Muhammad. “The problems start in the home and spill over into the streets. We think we can help.” Read more
Award-Winning Actor Danny Glover Featured on ‘Sharing Miracles’
November 4, 2009
A recent edition of Immunotherapy Weekly reported that the television program ‘Sharing Miracles’ featured award-winning actor Danny Glover during the month of September. In this episode, the Hollywood star discussed his career and his battle against epilepsy.
Danny Glover is probably best known for his role as Detective Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon movie series. Less known to his fans may be the fact that Glover struggled with epilepsy for 20 years. Read more
16 Year Old Executive Producer Set to Release Aids Awareness PSAs
October 27, 2009
Chantel “CHANI” Christie is just 16 years old, but has already made quite a contribution to society: a recording artist, Fashion model and inspirational author of the bestselling book, I Want to Live: A Teenagers Guide to Finding Self Love. She is also the United States Youth Ambassador on HIV/AIDS Education and Awareness.
Now donning a director’s hat, this 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. excellence in hip hop award winner has now executive produced and co-directed her 1st in a series of Knowledge is Power PSAs to educate and empower young people about HIV/AIDS. Read more
Beyonce, Maxwell and Keri Hilson Lead the Nominations for the 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS SHOW
October 27, 2009
CENTRIC announces a prestigious list of nominees to be recognized in the Network’s first special, CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS SHOW. Grammy Award-winner Beyonce, R&B diva Keri Hilson, and soulful crooner Maxwell lead the pack with four nominations each. Hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the return of the Soul Train Awards promises to be a soulful music event acknowledging R&B music’s finest. Taping at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, November 3, the show will premiere on both CENTRIC and BET in a special simulcast on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 PM*. Read more
Monica Makes Her Reality Television Debut With “MONICA: STILL STANDING”
October 27, 2009
After a brief hiatus from the music industry, Monica is back in the spotlight with an intimate, profound docu-drama that takes a look at her day-to-day world in the new original BET series MONICA: STILL STANDING. Beginning Tuesday, October 27 Monica will open her heart and life to viewers every week at 10:00 pm* and take them on her personal journey of survival and enlightenment. Viewers will have the chance to experience the many faces of Monica as she balances family, deals with trials, triumphs and health challenges, records her fifth album, “STILL STANDING” and tackles the hardest job of all – being a full-time mother of two young sons.
“It was very scary stepping into the type of situation that would expose me and my life,” said Monica. “But I think that there are so many kids now that are aspiring to do exactly what I’ve done and I felt like that was worth me putting myself on the line so they would really understand what it’s like to try and juggle both a music career and personal life.” Read more
