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The Pan African Film Festival Announces Celebrity Hosts And Jurors

January 27, 2014 RGN staff

LOS ANGELES – An award-winning rapper, singer-songwriter and actress, Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirkland has been tapped as the celebrity host of the Pan African Film Festival. Recognizing the influence and impact of the hip hop culture in music, television and film, Lil Mama was selected to preside over the festival’s Spoken Word Fest. With the theme […]

Strength Of Nature Kicks Off ‘Ultimate Beauty Getaway’ In Miami

January 27, 2014 RGN staff

STRENGTH OF NATURE KICKS OFF ‘ULTIMATE BEAUTY GETAWAY’ IN MIAMI Tammie Reed (Talking with Tami) and Jessica Andrews (Elle) arrive at the Dream Hotel in Miami Beach (MIAMI, FL) — January 24, 2014 –Yesterday, Strength of Nature, LLC — the maker of African Pride, Beautiful Textures, Mega Growth, ElastaQP, Soft & Beautiful, TCB, and Proline — kicked off […]

The Pretty One-In Theaters February 7th

January 27, 2014 RGN staff

Film maker Jenée LaMarque tackles the mysterious connection of twins in the film,”The Pretty One” a coming of age story about a wallflower who learns to break out of her shell. Zoe Kazan portrays twins Laurel and Audrey in a moving performance that will definitely get under your skin. Laurel, the wallflower twin is excited […]

Academy Determines Nominees For “20 Feet From Stardom”

January 24, 2014 RGN staff

ACADEMY DETERMINES NOMINEES FOR “20 FEET FROM STARDOM” BEVERLY HILLS, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has determined the individual nominees for “20 Feet from Stardom” in the Documentary Feature category for the Oscars®. They are Morgan Neville, Gil Friesen and Caitrin Rogers. Academy Awards® for outstanding film achievements of 2013 […]

More Performers Announced for the 2014 MusiCares Person Of The Year Tribute

January 22, 2014 RGN staff

NEWS RELEASE: Mindi Abair,Zax Brown, Stuart Duncan, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves. Leann Rimes, Raining Jane, Tom Scott and Trombone Shorty announced as additional performers to honor Carole King as 2014 Musicares Person Of The Year. Sara Bareilles,Merry Clayton, Jakob Dylan, Gloria Estefan, Lisa Fischer, Lousie Goffin, Amy Grant, Judith Hill, Jesse & Joy, Alicia […]

Grammy Nominees Gary Clark Jr. And Hunter Hayes To Perform On The 56th Annual Grammy

January 21, 2014 RGN staff

GRAMMY® NOMINEES GARY CLARK JR. AND HUNTER HAYES TO PERFORM ON THE 56TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® NOMINEES NINE INCH NAILS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE AND DAVE GROHL, WITH SPECIAL GUEST LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM, JOIN FORCES FOR TELECAST FINALE Marc Anthony, Black Sabbath, Zac Brown, Gloria Estefan, Anna Faris, Jamie Foxx, Ariana Grande, Neil Patrick Harris, Olivia […]

LA ART Shows’s Designer Thursday Offers Comp Admission To Design Professionals Today

January 16, 2014 RGN staff

On Thursday, January 16, design industry professionals are invited to attend The LA Art Show & The Los Angeles Jewelry, Antique & Design Show including their accompanying design-industry programming free of charge with valid I.D. and business credentials. Designer Thursday features design-centric show programming including lectures and curated exhibit spaces. In keeping with the show’s commitment […]

Oscar® Production Team Announced

January 16, 2014 RGN staff

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron today announced 13 key members of the production team for the Oscars®, which will air on Sunday, March 2, live on ABC. Director Hamish Hamilton returns to the show after having directed the 82nd Oscars in March 2010. Hamilton has directed many celebrated live televised events, including the […]

The 5th Annual Unbridled Eve Derby Prelude Party

January 16, 2014 RGN staff

THE 5th ANNUAL UNBRIDLED EVE DERBY PRELUDE PARTY BRINGS SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY TO HOLLYWOOD Once a year, Hollywood joins forces with true Southern hospitality to celebrate the spirit of the Kentucky Derby for a night of philanthropy, wining and dining atop The London West Hollywood for the annual Unbridled Eve Derby Prelude Party. The invitation-only event […]

The 22nd Annual Pan African Film Festival Ready To Kick Off On February 6th, 2014

January 14, 2014 RGN staff

LOS ANGELES – Coming off a phenomenal year of black films, the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) is raising the bar, and set to give movie goers a 12-day marathon of offerings from around the Diaspora. PAFF will celebrate its 22nd anniversary in grand style with a string of highly-anticipated films, which includes a controversial film, initially banned in South Africa; a […]