After the successful world premiere at the Las Vegas Black Film Festival where the film took home three awards, and subsequent screenings in Memphis, Dallas and Orlando, Coming to Africa made its official African premiere at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Actor Khalil Kain, who stars in the movie, and is best known for his roles in the feature film Juice … [Read more...] about Khalil Kain in Ghana for African Premiere of Coming to Africa
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Democracy Comes Alive, a One-Day Virtual Music Festival to Promote Participation in Democracy with Appearances by Members of The Grateful Dead, Michael Franti, Billy Strings & More
On Saturday, October 3rd at 1PM ET, Live For Live Music, in partnership with HeadCount, presents Democracy Comes Alive, a one-day virtual music festival to promote voter participation. The election this November may be the most important of our lifetime, and Democracy Comes Alive aims to channel the power of music to make a … [Read more...] about Democracy Comes Alive, a One-Day Virtual Music Festival to Promote Participation in Democracy with Appearances by Members of The Grateful Dead, Michael Franti, Billy Strings & More
UK Duo Emma & Jolie Set to Take the Industry by Storm With Debut Single ‘I Don’t Need a Man’
UK pop-country duo Emma & Jolie have today announced the release of their debut single, I Don’t Need A Man. The duo comprised of Emma Walker and Jolie Harvey are set to release their debut single on the 10th July through Triple Fret Entertainment, having recorded the single with legendary producer Johnny Douglas (Tina Turner, George Michael, Take That…) The single is the … [Read more...] about UK Duo Emma & Jolie Set to Take the Industry by Storm With Debut Single ‘I Don’t Need a Man’
“Positive All the Way,” a New Documentary About the Paralympics, Now Airing on PBS
The Foundation for Global Sports Development and Sidewinder Films are pleased to announce the release of their newest film, POSITIVE ALL THE WAY. The short documentary celebrates the power of adaptive sport to ignite the human spirit and explores how Sir Philip Craven, the former president of the International Paralympic Committee, grew the IPC into the world’s … [Read more...] about “Positive All the Way,” a New Documentary About the Paralympics, Now Airing on PBS
“Black-ish” Star Marcus Scribner to Help Create the Most Financially Literate Generation Ever in New Campaign
At least 72% of students say personal finance stresses them out, and COVID-19 could put an added financial burden on many young people, from disrupted financial aid to layoffs to a challenging post-graduation job market. Now more than ever, students need education and resources to help them understand how to make it through these difficult financial times. That's why … [Read more...] about “Black-ish” Star Marcus Scribner to Help Create the Most Financially Literate Generation Ever in New Campaign
Extraordinary Pictures Announces New Film “THE EXTRAORDINARY ORDINARY”
Extraordinary Pictures https://www.extraordpictures.com/ announces The Extraordinary Ordinary. The premier is scheduled for April 21st, 2020, at the Downtown Independence theater. The Extraordinary Ordinary is a story that follows three young adults with a history of mental health issues and how they learn to cope with triggers when old wounds … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Pictures Announces New Film “THE EXTRAORDINARY ORDINARY”
Taft Partner Rob Bilott Inspires Story Behind Major Motion Picture “Dark Waters” and Author’s New Book, “Exposure”
Participant and Focus Features' major motion picture "Dark Waters" is now in select theaters ahead of its broader U.S. release over Thanksgiving weekend. The film's story is inspired by Taft partner and author Rob Bilott and based on Nathaniel Rich's The New York Times Magazine exposé, The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst … [Read more...] about Taft Partner Rob Bilott Inspires Story Behind Major Motion Picture “Dark Waters” and Author’s New Book, “Exposure”
‘Homes for Our Troops’ 3rd Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Ebay Auction with Jake Tapper, George Clooney and Wynonna Judd to Raise Funds for Severely Injured Post-9/11 Veterans
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, announces its Veterans Day Celebrity eBay Auction campaign lineup. Jake Tapper, George Clooney, and Wynonna Judd are among the notable celebrities teaming up to support HFOT's mission. In partnership with eBay for Charity, bidding for this … [Read more...] about ‘Homes for Our Troops’ 3rd Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Ebay Auction with Jake Tapper, George Clooney and Wynonna Judd to Raise Funds for Severely Injured Post-9/11 Veterans