Just one month after Revolt celebrated its 10-year anniversary, the company embarked on a rocky path and still faces questions about its future after founder Sean “Diddy” Combs stepped down as its chairman amid allegations of sexual assault in November.
Combs removed himself from the company after he was beset with multiple lawsuits, the first from ex-girlfriend Cassie, who accused him of sexual assault and other forms of abuse in an explosive lawsuit Combs quickly settled while denying the claims. Additional lawsuits were filed by others; the case against Combs grew even more serious March 25, when his houses were raided by federal agents as part of what was described as an ongoing investigation.
Combs launched Revolt with former studio executive Andy Schuon in October 2013 as an urban music-focused digital cable television network geared toward African American audiences, and remained a visible part of the brand until his departure. Yet despite...
Combs removed himself from the company after he was beset with multiple lawsuits, the first from ex-girlfriend Cassie, who accused him of sexual assault and other forms of abuse in an explosive lawsuit Combs quickly settled while denying the claims. Additional lawsuits were filed by others; the case against Combs grew even more serious March 25, when his houses were raided by federal agents as part of what was described as an ongoing investigation.
Combs launched Revolt with former studio executive Andy Schuon in October 2013 as an urban music-focused digital cable television network geared toward African American audiences, and remained a visible part of the brand until his departure. Yet despite...
- 3/29/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Today, Urban One Inc’s Reach Media and Radio One announced that Ralph Tresvant, lead singer of famed supergroup New Edition, is now the new host of the network’s long-running syndicated show “Love and R&b,” heard nightly on all affiliate stations, effective February 13.
Ralph Tresvant
David Kantor, CEO of Urban One’s Reach Media and Radio One audio divisions, says, “Ralph Tresvant brings us a timeless brand filled with style, charisma, and star power. He’s a great communicator with vast musical knowledge who will be creating real and riveting radio. Ralph gives us the complete brand who can quickly build a large, loyal following with must listen-to moments each and every night.”
Not coincidentally, the “Love and R&b with Ralph Tresvant” show debuts right before Valentine’s Day, building on the show’s legacy of playing classic slow jams and love songs by artists that are...
Ralph Tresvant
David Kantor, CEO of Urban One’s Reach Media and Radio One audio divisions, says, “Ralph Tresvant brings us a timeless brand filled with style, charisma, and star power. He’s a great communicator with vast musical knowledge who will be creating real and riveting radio. Ralph gives us the complete brand who can quickly build a large, loyal following with must listen-to moments each and every night.”
Not coincidentally, the “Love and R&b with Ralph Tresvant” show debuts right before Valentine’s Day, building on the show’s legacy of playing classic slow jams and love songs by artists that are...
- 2/5/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
General Motors, one of the nation’s largest advertisers, is trying to build new roads for minority-owned media outlets, part of a broader push on Madison Avenue to address a large gap between what is spent on large national media properties and media companies operated by owners from diverse backgrounds.
The nation’s largest automaker said it intends to hold an “upfront” with minority-owned media outlets that will give those companies a chance, essentially, to make a pitch for some of its ad dollars. The proposed summit “will encourage existing and potential partners to submit an overview of their business for consideration by Gm for deeper engagements,” the automaker said Friday. “The process that will be used for the selection of media will be accredited by a third party to ensure fairness and transparency>”
Gm has come under scrutiny in recent weeks for how it allocates its ad dollars. A group of Black media leaders,...
The nation’s largest automaker said it intends to hold an “upfront” with minority-owned media outlets that will give those companies a chance, essentially, to make a pitch for some of its ad dollars. The proposed summit “will encourage existing and potential partners to submit an overview of their business for consideration by Gm for deeper engagements,” the automaker said Friday. “The process that will be used for the selection of media will be accredited by a third party to ensure fairness and transparency>”
Gm has come under scrutiny in recent weeks for how it allocates its ad dollars. A group of Black media leaders,...
- 4/23/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Marvel’s “Black Panther” scored 15 NAACP Image Awards nominations between the film categories and the recording categories for its soundtrack featuring Kendrick Lamar, while the ABC show “Black-ish” created by Kenya Barris scored nine nominations.
The full list of nominations for the 50th annual awards were announced Wednesday by NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson, and Alfred Liggins, chairman and CEO for TV One. The winners will be revealed during the live special airing on TV One on Mar. 30.
Childish Gambino and his song “This is America” also scored three nominations, and Netflix and HBO led in the television categories with 22 and 20 nominations respectively. Marvel led in the film categories with 13 nominations.
Also Read: SAG Awards' Surprise 'Black Panther' Victory Adds More Confusion to the Oscar Race
This year’s nominees for the NAACP Entertainer of the Year are Beyoncé, Chadwick Boseman, LeBron James, Regina King and Ryan Coogler.
The full list of nominations for the 50th annual awards were announced Wednesday by NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson, and Alfred Liggins, chairman and CEO for TV One. The winners will be revealed during the live special airing on TV One on Mar. 30.
Childish Gambino and his song “This is America” also scored three nominations, and Netflix and HBO led in the television categories with 22 and 20 nominations respectively. Marvel led in the film categories with 13 nominations.
Also Read: SAG Awards' Surprise 'Black Panther' Victory Adds More Confusion to the Oscar Race
This year’s nominees for the NAACP Entertainer of the Year are Beyoncé, Chadwick Boseman, LeBron James, Regina King and Ryan Coogler.
- 2/13/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
The NAACP Image Awards will be televised live from the Dolby Theater for the first time. TV One will air the 50th annual event on March 30 from the Hollywood venue.
Nominations for the 50th NAACP Image Awards will be announced in February.
The live television announcement was made today by Leon W. Russell, the NAACP national board of directors chairman; Derrick Johnson, the NAACP president and CEO; ,Alfred Liggins, chief executive officer Urban One, Inc. and chairman/CEO, TV One; and Michelle Rice, the TV One general manager.
The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in television, music, literature and film along with honoring individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. The telecast will also spotlight the significant contributions of the NAACP and the organization’s impact on the community and country.
In addition to the live telecast, TV One will also air...
Nominations for the 50th NAACP Image Awards will be announced in February.
The live television announcement was made today by Leon W. Russell, the NAACP national board of directors chairman; Derrick Johnson, the NAACP president and CEO; ,Alfred Liggins, chief executive officer Urban One, Inc. and chairman/CEO, TV One; and Michelle Rice, the TV One general manager.
The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in television, music, literature and film along with honoring individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. The telecast will also spotlight the significant contributions of the NAACP and the organization’s impact on the community and country.
In addition to the live telecast, TV One will also air...
- 1/3/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
TV One, the National Action Network (Nan) and Reverend Al Sharpton, are partnering to present the first-ever televised airing of The Triumph Awards, now in its 6th year, which honors individuals who have made a positive impact in their community in addition to their professional contributions in their respective fields. The special will tape in Atlanta, Ga and is scheduled to premiere on TV One exclusively Friday, October 10 2015 8Pm/Et. "TV One is proud to partner with National Action Network and Rev. Al Sharpton in bringing the Triumph Awards to television for the first time," said Alfred Liggins, CEO, TV One. "The merit of the individuals honored along with the...
- 8/19/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
When “News One Now” premieres on TV One on Monday, it will be the first morning show any black network has launched and the first daily show in TV One’s nine-year history. “This is probably one of the most important things I’ve done in my career,” anchor Roland Martin told TheWrap. The show, a simulcast of the third hour of Martin’s Radio One show, will provide coverage of news and current events from a black perspective, something that Martin said has been lacking in mainstream media broadcasts. It’s been in the works for some time. “The show started when Alfred Liggins,...
- 11/4/2013
- by Sara Morrison
- The Wrap
TV One brings the "News One Now" with Roland S. Martin to focus on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective, on Monday, November 4, 9Am/Et. Host and managing editor Roland S. Martin, the 2013 National Association of Black Journalists' Journalist of the Year and former host of TV One's long-running, award-winning weekly news program, Washington Watch with Roland Martin, leads News One Now doing what he does best: sifting through the headlines of the day to spotlight matters that greatly impact the African American community. Roland Martin and Chairman and CEO of TV One, Alfred Liggins, spoke to TV critics this past summer press tour and gave insight to the...
- 10/24/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
The NAACP has partnered up with TV One in a new multi-media 5 year agreement, that will see TV One become the new TV home for the association’s NAACP Image Awards, beginning with the live airing of the 45th NAACP Image Awards, in February 2014. The multimedia partnership was jointly announced today by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Roslyn M. Brock and TV One Chairman and CEO / President of Radio One Alfred Liggins. “Our new multi-faceted long-term partnership with TV One will bring expanded visibility and awareness of the NAACP and its important programs, such as the NAACP Image Awards,” said NAACP’s Brock. “TV One offers the resources and...
- 10/7/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
TV One will air the NAACP Image Awards for the next five years under a new agreement. The show’s 45th annual ceremony will be telecast live on TV One in February. Previously, the awards were aired on NBC and Fox. Also read: Tyler Perry Gifts $1M to NAACP The partnership was jointly announced Monday by NAACP National Board of Directors chairman Roslyn M. Brock (pictured) and TV One CEO Alfred Liggins. TV One will air live broadcasts of the Image Awards and red carpet arrivals in 2014, as well as promote the show on TV One, Radio One and Reach Media,...
- 10/7/2013
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
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