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Slamdance Documentary “The Million Dollar Duck” Acquires Distribution With Discovery Communications

January 26, 2016 RGN staff

Park City, UT and Santa Monica, CA, January 25, 2016 – Discovery Communications’ Animal Planet and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) have partnered to acquire the rights in the U.S., Canada and the UK to the documentary film sensation MILLION DOLLAR DUCK, the two companies announced today. Animal Planet has acquired television rights to the film […]

Girls Fly! Race Day On Saturday, January 30th

January 25, 2016 RGN staff

(Los Angeles, CA) – Saturday, January 30th, 2016 is as good a day as any for horse racing at the Santa Anita Race Park. G. Sylvia Pullen and Girls Fly! are having a charity fundraiser and honor ceremony. Among those being honored are Congresswoman Judy Cho, Jerome Horton Chairman of the California State Board of Equalization, Chantel Sutherland-Kruse, one of Thoroughbred Racing’s biggest stars, and Sir Keith Holman as […]

Dialogs LA Explores Art Trends, Investment & Creativity At The LA Art Show

January 24, 2016 RGN staff

Speakers include: Lluis Barba, Riccardo Mannelli, Kent Twitchell, Mear One, Hiroshi Mori, Suzanne Rheinstein, Shana Nys Dambrot and others The LA Art Show has announced the 2016 Dialogs LA lecture schedule, taking place January 28-31, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall. The LA Art Show’s compelling lecture series provokes discussion to enhance […]

“Greenleaf,” Featuring Oprah’s Return To Acting On TV, Set For Two-Night Premiere May 24/25

January 22, 2016 RGN staff

Los Angeles – The new original series “Greenleaf,” featuring Oprah Winfrey’s first recurring scripted television role in two decades, will launch with a two-night premiere on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network on Tuesday, May 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Wednesday, May 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The megachurch drama from Emmy nominated writer/producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”) and Lionsgate […]

Academy Takes Historic Action To Increase Diversity

January 22, 2016 RGN staff

LOS ANGELES – In a unanimous vote Thursday night (1/21), the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved a sweeping series of substantive changes designed to make the Academy’s membership, its governing bodies, and its voting members significantly more diverse. The Board’s goal is to commit to […]

Celebrity Stylist POOH THE BARBER Is the ‘Head Doctor’ on Your Hair!

January 21, 2016 RGN staff

(Deer Park, Long Island, NY) – Pooh The Barber’s nickname is the “Head Doctor” for his ability to not only provide a rather dapper hair cut, Pooh sets the standard for how your hair should be groomed for any barber who may come after. He trains the clients’ hair. Having clients including Danny Green; San Antonio Spurs, Tobias Harris; Orlando Magic, Image Award Winning […]

The 47th NAACP Image Awards – Chairman’s Award

January 20, 2016 RGN staff

LOS ANGELES, CA (Jan. 20, 2016) – This year the Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, Roslyn M. Brock, will present the prestigious Chairman’s Award to individuals and organizations who have used their distinct platforms to be agents of change. The recipients are Brittany “Bree” Newsome; Justice League NYC; Concerned Student […]

The 2nd Annual Truth Awards Gala And Dinner March 5th, 2016

January 19, 2016 RGN staff

January 19, 2016 (LOS ANGELES) — LIVING OUR TRUTH! Better Brothers Los Angeles in association with Actress/Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph’s DIVA Foundation will host its 2nd Annual Truth Awards Gala and Dinner on Saturday, March 5, 2016! The celebration will honor Black trailblazing men and women whose personal and professional accomplishments have […]

Statement From Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs

January 19, 2016 RGN staff

I’d like to acknowledge the wonderful work of this year’s nominees. While we celebrate their extraordinary achievements, I am both heartbroken and frustrated about the lack of inclusion. This is a difficult but important conversation, and it’s time for big changes. The Academy is taking dramatic steps to alter the makeup of our membership. In […]

American Idol Season 8 Winner Kris Allen Announces March 18 Release For New Album ‘Letting You In’

January 14, 2016 RGN staff

American Idol Season 8 winner KRIS ALLEN has announced a March 18th release for his much-anticipated new album, LETTING YOU IN. The platinum-selling singer-songwriter recorded the album in Nashville with producers Konrad Snyder (Mat Kearney, Owl City), Ian Fitchuk (James Bay) and Grammy winner Brown Bannister (Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman). It’s an […]