Kenya Barris, Shaquille O’Neal and 50 Cent Set Sights on Purchasing BET

Kenya Barris, Shaquille O’Neal, and 50 Cent are the latest to enter the chat regarding the BET bidding wars. The three moguls were reportedly seen discussing a potential business deal about purchasing the historic brand outside of Paramount’s New York…

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Bloomberg Media ESG House at SXSW Explored the ‘Impact of BIPOC Creators on Culture’

Bloomberg Media ESG House at SXSW Explored the ‘Impact of BIPOC Creators on Culture’

Over the weekend, EBONY joined forces with Bloomberg Media for an epic dialogue about the creator economy and culture at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Moderated by Shartia Brantley, the Head of Inclusive Programming at Bloomberg Media, the immersive panel touched…

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‘What Reimagining? The Wiz is Right There’: Fans React to News of Kenya Barris Taking a Stab at Writing and Directing a ‘Reimagining’ of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

‘What Reimagining? The Wiz is Right There’: Fans React to News of Kenya Barris Taking a Stab at Writing and Directing a ‘Reimagining’ of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Creative mind Kenya Barris is about to add yet another feather to his cap. The “black-ish” co-creator announced that he has been picked to write and direct a new adaptation of the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” for Warner…

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The Archives: Shelved ‘Black-ish’ Episode ‘Please, Baby, Please’ Gets Released On Hulu Three Years Later

The Archives: Shelved ‘Black-ish’ Episode ‘Please, Baby, Please’ Gets Released On Hulu Three Years Later

Source: Bonnie Osborne / Getty A previously shelved episode of Black-ish, which has been hidden from the fans for years now, has finally been released. The show’s creator, Kenya Barris, posted the big news to Instagram on Monday, revealing that…

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‘We Couldn’t Be More Proud’: Viola Davis, Sterling K. Brown and Kenya Barris to be Honored By the African American Film Critics Association for Their Work In TV

‘We Couldn’t Be More Proud’: Viola Davis, Sterling K. Brown and Kenya Barris to be Honored By the African American Film Critics Association for Their Work In TV

Viola Davis, Sterling K. Brown and Kenya Barris have been praised for putting out stellar, groundbreaking work while at the same time racking up their fair share of awards. But they’ll soon have to make a little more space in…

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