Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, has acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to The Accursed, the first feature from writer-directors Elizabeta Vidovic and Kathryn Michelle, which will be released in theaters and on demand November 12.
The horror film from Almost Normal Productions centers on Hana (Yancy Butler), who has spent 20 years suppressing a curse that was placed upon her bloodline, only to have a family member knowingly release it, forcing her to kill or to be killed.
Izabela Vidovic, Goran Visnjic, Maiara Walsh, George Harrison Xanthis, and Melora Walters also star.
“The Accursed sprouted out of our love of the horror genre. Imbued with rich Eastern European folklore, it explores our fear of all things lingering in dark corners and presses on our deep insecurity of being betrayed,” said Vidovic and Michelle. “Our characters have all become prisoners of their own device as they attempt to keep...
The horror film from Almost Normal Productions centers on Hana (Yancy Butler), who has spent 20 years suppressing a curse that was placed upon her bloodline, only to have a family member knowingly release it, forcing her to kill or to be killed.
Izabela Vidovic, Goran Visnjic, Maiara Walsh, George Harrison Xanthis, and Melora Walters also star.
“The Accursed sprouted out of our love of the horror genre. Imbued with rich Eastern European folklore, it explores our fear of all things lingering in dark corners and presses on our deep insecurity of being betrayed,” said Vidovic and Michelle. “Our characters have all become prisoners of their own device as they attempt to keep...
- 10/15/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Willie Nelson will perform at a virtual fundraiser for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. The show takes place Monday June 29th, at 5 p.m. Et/4 p.m. Ct.
The event is aimed at boosting Biden’s campaign in Texas, which is increasingly looking like it could be a swing state in November. A Democratic presidential candidate hasn’t won Texas since Jimmy Carter in 1976, but recent polls show Biden neck-and-neck there with President Donald Trump.
Texas Fundraiser for @joebiden This Monday with @WillieNelson, @robertearlkeen @CecileRichards @BetoORourke @JulianCastro! Get your tickets here: https://t.
The event is aimed at boosting Biden’s campaign in Texas, which is increasingly looking like it could be a swing state in November. A Democratic presidential candidate hasn’t won Texas since Jimmy Carter in 1976, but recent polls show Biden neck-and-neck there with President Donald Trump.
Texas Fundraiser for @joebiden This Monday with @WillieNelson, @robertearlkeen @CecileRichards @BetoORourke @JulianCastro! Get your tickets here: https://t.
- 6/29/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Starting on April 22nd, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, celebrities will join activists, politicians, and artists for Earth Day Live, a three-day live stream and online mobilization led by youth climate leaders.
Earth Day Live will include performances and appearances from entertainers across music, TV, and film. There will be DJ sets each evening to help build community and grow the climate movement.
The program includes unique celebrity-activist exchanges, including a segment with communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis, hosted by actor Luke Baines and journalist Sharon Carpenter and a discussion about climate grief with New York Magazine Deputy Editor and “The Uninhabitable Earth” author David Wallace Wells and climate psychologist Margaret Klein Salamon.
In the midst of a global pandemic, Earth Day Live aims to spur collective action to protect our communities and our planet, through performances, conversations, and training sessions curated by climate activists.
Earth...
Earth Day Live will include performances and appearances from entertainers across music, TV, and film. There will be DJ sets each evening to help build community and grow the climate movement.
The program includes unique celebrity-activist exchanges, including a segment with communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis, hosted by actor Luke Baines and journalist Sharon Carpenter and a discussion about climate grief with New York Magazine Deputy Editor and “The Uninhabitable Earth” author David Wallace Wells and climate psychologist Margaret Klein Salamon.
In the midst of a global pandemic, Earth Day Live aims to spur collective action to protect our communities and our planet, through performances, conversations, and training sessions curated by climate activists.
Earth...
- 4/21/2020
- Look to the Stars
Earth Day Live, a three-day livestream commemorating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, will be held this year as part of efforts to promote social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The event, organized by youth climate activists, features a star-studded lineup that includes Joaquin Phoenix, Moby, Patricia Arquette, Jane Fonda, Robby Romero, Al Gore, Stacey Abrams in conversation with leading scientists and journalists about the ongoing climate crisis. Musical performances and DJ sets include Jason Mraz, Angélique Kidjo, Emily Wells, Aimee Mann, Ted Leo, Jack Johnson, Questlove, Talib Kweli, Beverly Bond,...
The event, organized by youth climate activists, features a star-studded lineup that includes Joaquin Phoenix, Moby, Patricia Arquette, Jane Fonda, Robby Romero, Al Gore, Stacey Abrams in conversation with leading scientists and journalists about the ongoing climate crisis. Musical performances and DJ sets include Jason Mraz, Angélique Kidjo, Emily Wells, Aimee Mann, Ted Leo, Jack Johnson, Questlove, Talib Kweli, Beverly Bond,...
- 4/16/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Emmy-nominated actresss Niecy Nash will take the stage at the Bet’s 2019 Black Girls Rock! Awards as host. The celebration will tape on August 25 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ and will have its broadcast premiere on September 8 on Bet.
The star-studded lineup of celebrants and attendees that are more than appropriate for the title of the awards show. The roster includes Golden Globe winner and Oscar-nominated actress, director, and producer Angela Bassett, the recipient of this year’s Icon Award as well as Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy-winning actress and director Regina King who will be honored with the Star Power Award. Other honorees include Grammy Award winner Ciara (Rock Star Award), industry trailblazer Debra Martin Chase (Shot Caller Award) as well as Grammy-winning musician H.E.R. (Young Gifted and Black Award), and activists The Mothers of The Movement Sybrina Fulton, Geneva Reed Veal, Gwen Carr,...
The star-studded lineup of celebrants and attendees that are more than appropriate for the title of the awards show. The roster includes Golden Globe winner and Oscar-nominated actress, director, and producer Angela Bassett, the recipient of this year’s Icon Award as well as Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy-winning actress and director Regina King who will be honored with the Star Power Award. Other honorees include Grammy Award winner Ciara (Rock Star Award), industry trailblazer Debra Martin Chase (Shot Caller Award) as well as Grammy-winning musician H.E.R. (Young Gifted and Black Award), and activists The Mothers of The Movement Sybrina Fulton, Geneva Reed Veal, Gwen Carr,...
- 8/19/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Bet has unveiled its lineup of guests and participants for the inaugural social impact conference, Meta Convened by Bet Networks. The two-day invitation-only event takes place June 20-21 in Los Angeles and serves as a lead-up to Bet’s annual Bet Experience and Bet Awards.
The event brings together some today’s leading thought leaders from across sectors to explore opportunities for long-term impact. Guests scheduled to attend include Queen Latifah, Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels, Charles King, Rev. Al Sharpton, Jemele Hill, Donna Brazile, DJ Khaled, Hill Harper, Charles Phillips as well as member of The Exonerated Central Park Five Yusef Salaam. Perry will serve as the conference’s opening speaker.
“Bet Networks is uniquely positioned to convene thought leaders from across sectors for this timely dialogue about the power of media, entertainment and technology to positively impact the African American community,” said Scott Mills,...
The event brings together some today’s leading thought leaders from across sectors to explore opportunities for long-term impact. Guests scheduled to attend include Queen Latifah, Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels, Charles King, Rev. Al Sharpton, Jemele Hill, Donna Brazile, DJ Khaled, Hill Harper, Charles Phillips as well as member of The Exonerated Central Park Five Yusef Salaam. Perry will serve as the conference’s opening speaker.
“Bet Networks is uniquely positioned to convene thought leaders from across sectors for this timely dialogue about the power of media, entertainment and technology to positively impact the African American community,” said Scott Mills,...
- 6/19/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
SportsBall 2018, the 24th Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala benefiting the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (Aaiuh), will take place on Thursday, October 11th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.
Renowned guests representing sports, philanthropy, business, entertainment, and medicine will gather to celebrate the legacy of tennis champion, activist and humanitarian Arthur Ashe. The SportsBall features interactive games, dinner, dancing, entertainment, an awards ceremony, and a silent auction. Each guest receives a complimentary pair of sneakers from Rack Room shoes.
This year’s gala will be co-hosted for the first time by Craig Melvin, news anchor on NBC News’ “Today” and an anchor on MSNBC, and his wife Lindsay Czarniak, anchor of CNN’s Bleacher Report and former host of ESPN’s SportsCenter.
The 2018 gala will honor Beverly Bond, Women’s empowerment leader and Founder of Black Girls Rock!, Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation; Tracey E.
Renowned guests representing sports, philanthropy, business, entertainment, and medicine will gather to celebrate the legacy of tennis champion, activist and humanitarian Arthur Ashe. The SportsBall features interactive games, dinner, dancing, entertainment, an awards ceremony, and a silent auction. Each guest receives a complimentary pair of sneakers from Rack Room shoes.
This year’s gala will be co-hosted for the first time by Craig Melvin, news anchor on NBC News’ “Today” and an anchor on MSNBC, and his wife Lindsay Czarniak, anchor of CNN’s Bleacher Report and former host of ESPN’s SportsCenter.
The 2018 gala will honor Beverly Bond, Women’s empowerment leader and Founder of Black Girls Rock!, Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation; Tracey E.
- 9/26/2018
- Look to the Stars
On October 3rd President Obama and SXSW are teaming up to host their first one-day festival, South by South Lawn, at the White House. News of the event was announced in early September, but now a handful of performers and attendees have been revealed.
The festival will include all three elements of the annual event held in Texas: Interactive, Film and Music; and feature panel discussions, short student films and live performances that “will bring together creators, innovators, and organizers who work day in and day out to improve the lives of their fellow Americans and people around the world.”
Read More: SXSW and White House To Throw Special One-Day Festival For Creators and Innovators
For the film section, Leonardo DiCaprio will have a “conversation” with Obama and climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe about the importance of protecting the planet for future generations. Following the conversation, the Oscar winner’s documentary “Before the Flood,...
The festival will include all three elements of the annual event held in Texas: Interactive, Film and Music; and feature panel discussions, short student films and live performances that “will bring together creators, innovators, and organizers who work day in and day out to improve the lives of their fellow Americans and people around the world.”
Read More: SXSW and White House To Throw Special One-Day Festival For Creators and Innovators
For the film section, Leonardo DiCaprio will have a “conversation” with Obama and climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe about the importance of protecting the planet for future generations. Following the conversation, the Oscar winner’s documentary “Before the Flood,...
- 9/26/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Bet Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO, founder and Creator of “Black Girls Rock!”, have announced the return of Tracee Ellis Ross as the host of “Black Girls Rock!” 2016 and the star studded line up of celebrants which include Shonda Rhimes (Shot Caller Award), Gladys Knight (Living Legend Award), actress and playwright Danai Gurira (Star Power Award), actress Amandla Stenberg (Young Gifted and Black Award), and Black Lives Matter founders Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi (Community Change Agent Award). "Black Girls Rock!" acknowledges the achievements of African American women who have broken barriers in the areas of art, music, philanthropy and community service....
- 3/11/2016
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Following the successful model of the Black Girls Rock! platform in the United States, Beverly Bond, founder, CEO and executive producer of Black Girls Rock! announced that she will soon bring her dynamic visionary women's empowerment movement to the African continent. Bond joined Bet Experience Africa (#BETXAfrica) - the music and lifestyle festival held in Johannesburg, South Africa - on Saturday, December 12, 2015 to announce the launch of Black Girls Rock! Africa. Beverly Bond made the big announcement at the 2015 Betx Africa "Genius Talks" where she and media mogul Khanyi Dhlomo sat down with TV and radio personality Nikiwe Bikitsha to discuss the importance of affirming...
- 12/15/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King will return to the stage as co-hosts of “Black Girls Rock!” for the fourth time - the televised primetime special, celebrating its fifth year, that honors the triumphs of inspirational African American women who are trailblazers in the areas of art, philanthropy, sports, and community service. A partnership between Bet Networks (on which it'll also air), and Beverly Bond, Creator/Executive Producer, CEO and Founder of Black Girls Rock!, this year, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center located in downtown Newark, NJ, will host the televised ceremony for a second year, which will be broadcast on Easter Sunday,...
- 3/10/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
New stills from producer Datari Turner's latest production effort, a drama titled "Supermodel," which stars Tyson Beckford, Sessilee Lopez, Roger Guenveur Smith, Fat Joe, Toccara Jones, Angela Simmons, Marc John Jefferies, Tatyana Ali, Nichole Galicia, Melissa De Sousa, Don Benjamin, Cassandra Freeman, Tobias Truvillion, Julito McCullum, and Beverly Bond, and Turner himself. It will also feature several celebrity cameos, in a film that's described as a modern day "Mahogany," the 1975 Berry Gordy-directed drama which starred a post-"Lady Sings The Blues" Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams, and told the story of an...
- 11/14/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
--Lady Gaga giving her boyfriend Taylor Kinney a kiss - and a lap dance! - in the VIP area at nightclub 42West in NYC. --Ryan Seacrest sipping a Yacht Club vodka libation at Mr. C's in Beverly Hills. --Lauryn Hill and Mc Lyte catching up backstage at Beverly Bond's Rock Like A Girl concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. --Top Chef Masters favorite David Burke chopping the heads off chickens to kick-off his Kenwood recipe class at the 6th Annual New York Culinary Experience in NYC. --Olympians Gracie Gold [...]...
- 4/9/2014
- Us Weekly
Bet is staying in business with Beverly Bond. The Viacom-owned cable network has inked a new deal with the founder and executive producer of Black Girls Rock to keep the annual awards show on the network for another five years. Bond founded Black Girls Rock as a multifaceted empowerment movement that includes youth enrichment mentoring programs, a tour and the annual awards show, partnering with Bet in 2010 for the latter. The most recent airing, on Nov. 3, delivered the kudocast's best performance ever, with more that 2.7 million viewers tuning in. It also hit highs among adults
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- 11/18/2013
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bet Networks in partnership with Beverly Bond, the Founder and CEO of Black Girls Rock!, announced today that Patti Labelle (Living Legend Award), Queen Latifah (Rock Star Award), Mara Brock Akil (Shot Caller Award), Venus Williams (Star Power Award), community organizer Ameena Matthews (Community Activist Award), ground-breaking ballet dancer Misty Copeland (Young, Gifted & Black Award), and children’s rights activist Marian Wright Edelman (Social Humanitarian), are the distinguished guests of honor to be celebrated at this year's Black Girls Rock! event. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King,...
- 10/15/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Two hosting announcements today you might want to know about... First, Bet Networks in partnership with Beverly Bond, CEO and Founder of Black Girls Rock! confirmed that Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King will return as the hosts of this year’s show. The “Black Girls Rock!” special is dedicated to honoring exceptional women of color, and this year it will tape at one of the largest performing arts centers in the country, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. “Black Girls Rock!” tapes on Saturday, October 26 and will make its network premiere on Sunday, November 3 at 7pm. “We are so excited to have Tracee and Regina back as hosts of “Black...
- 10/9/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Airing tonight, July 5, at 10pm Et/9pm Ct on Bet, and on Centric on July 6 at 9pm Et/8pm Ct, is Cortés Films' latest producing project, Imagine A Future - a documentary directed by Lisa Cortés and Shola Lynch and executive produced by Beverly Bond. The film examines beauty and self-esteem issues that challenge black women and girls primarily through the eyes of Janet Goldsboro, a teenager from Dover, Delaware. As Goldsboro travels from her hometown to South Africa, she makes an emotional journey from doubt to self-acceptance that is inspiring. The documentary film features additional interviews with Professor/author/TV...
- 7/5/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Bet Networks and Beverly Bond reunite to 'Shine the Spotlight on Black Girls Who Rock' for a 3rd televised event; this year's tributes include: Dionne Warwick, Kerry Washington, Susan Taylor, Alicia Keys and Dr. Hawa Abdi and her daughters. Taping will happen at the Loews Paradise Theatre on October 13; and Bet will premiere locally (USA) on November 4, and internationally on November 13. The full details follow in the press release below: New York, Oct. 3, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Girls Rock!™ 2012 special on Bet is back for a third televised installment with heartfelt performances, tributes and special awards to celebrate the...
- 10/3/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
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- 2/21/2012
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
Jill Scott, Estelle, Melanie Fiona and more also hit the stage to celebrate 'brilliance' of black women at show airing Sunday at 8 p.m. Et on Bet.
By Rebecca Thomas
Mary J. Blige performs at Bet's 2011 Black Girls Rock!
Photo: Scott Weiner/PictureGroup
New York — On a windy Saturday last month, the Paradise Theater in the Bronx was an undulating sea of sequins, stilettos and star power as the 2011 edition of Black Girls Rock! got under way.
An annual celebration of the accomplishments of black women in a myriad of spheres, from science and technology to the arts and politics, the event is the brainchild of philanthropist Beverly Bond, a onetime model/DJ. Imagine balling up the sentiments of your favorite empowerment anthem into a fist and then sprinkling them like confetti over a gathering of girls, and you might begin to get an idea of what it felt like...
By Rebecca Thomas
Mary J. Blige performs at Bet's 2011 Black Girls Rock!
Photo: Scott Weiner/PictureGroup
New York — On a windy Saturday last month, the Paradise Theater in the Bronx was an undulating sea of sequins, stilettos and star power as the 2011 edition of Black Girls Rock! got under way.
An annual celebration of the accomplishments of black women in a myriad of spheres, from science and technology to the arts and politics, the event is the brainchild of philanthropist Beverly Bond, a onetime model/DJ. Imagine balling up the sentiments of your favorite empowerment anthem into a fist and then sprinkling them like confetti over a gathering of girls, and you might begin to get an idea of what it felt like...
- 11/4/2011
- MTV Music News
Outstanding Women in MusicOustanding Women in MusicSinger Ne-Yo may have made the last two years the year of the gentleman, but 2010 was the year of the woman. Whether making waves as singers, producers, writers, DJ's, or record company executives, it was the ladies who held it down this time around.There wouldn't be much for us to talk about in music this year if it weren't for the work and talent of Black women who thought out of the box, broke records, balanced families, set trends and won awards.Take a look at the Black women in music whose accomplishments and major moves in the last 12 months have us all saying "You Go Girl!"Whitney HoustonThough Houston released her comeback album in 2009, she enjoyed the fruits of her labor in 2010 by going on tour and winning several awards here and abroad. Earlier this year, Jennifer Hudson and Kim Burrell honored Houston at the Bet Honors.
- 12/16/2010
- Essence
November 9, 2010: It was the night of all the African Americans as this Sunday the 7th, all the beautiful, smart, strong, talented and super sexy black women gathered to celebrate the power and influence of black women in the society. The televised event was known as ‘Black Girls Rocks’ and it was brought to us by Black Entertainment Television.
American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter,journalist, activist and one of the most iconic woman of America, Ruby Dee was paid a tribute with the Living Legend Award and was introduced by the exquisite Lynn Whitfield. “Ruby Dee represents everything Black Girls Rock!? stands for,” Lynn said.
DJ Beverly Bond, the founder of Black Girls Rock.
American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter,journalist, activist and one of the most iconic woman of America, Ruby Dee was paid a tribute with the Living Legend Award and was introduced by the exquisite Lynn Whitfield. “Ruby Dee represents everything Black Girls Rock!? stands for,” Lynn said.
DJ Beverly Bond, the founder of Black Girls Rock.
- 11/9/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
The hottest stars gathered in New York City for the fifth annual Black Girls Rock! Awards. Honorees included Ruby Dee, Keke Palmer and Raven-Symone. Bgr! is an organization founded by DJ Beverly Bond that mentors young Black girls and works to battle negative images of Black women in the media.Bgr! airs tonight on Bet at 8/7c. Here's what you had to say: Yolanda commented via Facebook: "I just watched this and it was awesome!" Mavis wrote via Facebook: "Black girls do rock! Jill Scott, I'm loving that hairstyle!"...
- 11/8/2010
- Essence
Jill Scott, Shontelle also perform, as Missy Elliott receives Lifetime Achievement Award during special airing Sunday.
By Daniela Capistrano
Keri Hilson at the 2010 "Black Girls Rock!" awards
Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage
New York — As she took the stage at the start of Bet's "Black Girls Rock!" event, host Nia Long announced, "The golden rule for this evening is to believe in yourself fearlessly." Her smile seemed to invite the audience to give it a try.
Anchored by stellar performances from Jill Scott, Keri Hilson, Ciara and other heavy hitters, the program's 11 honorees — including Lifetime Achievement Award winner Missy Elliot — carried a message of empowerment. "Black Girls Rock!" is a tribute devoted to honoring African-American "Icons, Moguls and Sheroes" and will be televised for the first time on Bet Sunday (November 7) at 8 p.m. Et.
An audience full of icons could make anyone feel intimidated, but Shontelle, who performed her hit single "Impossible,...
By Daniela Capistrano
Keri Hilson at the 2010 "Black Girls Rock!" awards
Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage
New York — As she took the stage at the start of Bet's "Black Girls Rock!" event, host Nia Long announced, "The golden rule for this evening is to believe in yourself fearlessly." Her smile seemed to invite the audience to give it a try.
Anchored by stellar performances from Jill Scott, Keri Hilson, Ciara and other heavy hitters, the program's 11 honorees — including Lifetime Achievement Award winner Missy Elliot — carried a message of empowerment. "Black Girls Rock!" is a tribute devoted to honoring African-American "Icons, Moguls and Sheroes" and will be televised for the first time on Bet Sunday (November 7) at 8 p.m. Et.
An audience full of icons could make anyone feel intimidated, but Shontelle, who performed her hit single "Impossible,...
- 11/7/2010
- MTV Music News
Jill Scott, Shontelle also perform, as Missy Elliott receives Lifetime Achievement Award during special airing Sunday.
By Daniela Capistrano
Keri Hilson at the 2010 "Black Girls Rock!" awards
Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage
New York — As she took the stage at the start of Bet's "Black Girls Rock!" event, host Nia Long announced, "The golden rule for this evening is to believe in yourself fearlessly." Her smile seemed to invite the audience to give it a try.
Anchored by stellar performances from Jill Scott, Keri Hilson, Ciara and other heavy hitters, the program's 11 honorees — including Lifetime Achievement Award winner Missy Elliot — carried a message of empowerment. "Black Girls Rock!" is a tribute devoted to honoring African-American "Icons, Moguls and Sheroes" and will be televised for the first time on Bet Sunday (November 7) at 8 p.m. Et.
An audience full of icons could make anyone feel intimidated, but Shontelle, who performed her hit single "Impossible,...
By Daniela Capistrano
Keri Hilson at the 2010 "Black Girls Rock!" awards
Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage
New York — As she took the stage at the start of Bet's "Black Girls Rock!" event, host Nia Long announced, "The golden rule for this evening is to believe in yourself fearlessly." Her smile seemed to invite the audience to give it a try.
Anchored by stellar performances from Jill Scott, Keri Hilson, Ciara and other heavy hitters, the program's 11 honorees — including Lifetime Achievement Award winner Missy Elliot — carried a message of empowerment. "Black Girls Rock!" is a tribute devoted to honoring African-American "Icons, Moguls and Sheroes" and will be televised for the first time on Bet Sunday (November 7) at 8 p.m. Et.
An audience full of icons could make anyone feel intimidated, but Shontelle, who performed her hit single "Impossible,...
- 11/7/2010
- MTV Music News
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