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If we’ve learned anything about Black creatives this year, it’s that they undeniably hold the strength and will persevere even in the face of adversity. During such unprecedented times — a global health pandemic, social reckoning, and an uncertain future — Black creatives have been the backbone of inspiring joy and inspiration. The influence of Black culture is felt everywhere on a global scale — from beauty and fashion to music and entertainment. The Black creatives who have flourished tremendously in 2020 are for sure destined for great things in the new year. Below are just a handful of some of the budding Black creators and media moguls in the making who need to be on your radar for 2021 and beyond: Danielle Young Photo Credit: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images Journalist, writer, host, and digital content creator Danielle Young is a woman whose talents know no limits. When the pandemic first hit, Young did the one thing she does best — create. Her Instagram Live series, “Real Quick,”...
Channing Dungey just locked in a new position! The former Netflix exec has been named the chairman of Warner Bros. TV Group, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This news comes just two weeks after her announcement to leave Netflix on Oct. 9th. She will succeed Peter Roth, who’s stepping down from the position after his current contract ends early next year. Dungey will report directly to WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group chair and CEO, Ann Sarnoff. “This is a homecoming of sorts for Channing, who was a production executive at Warner Bros. early in her career and we’re excited to have her rejoin the studio,” said Sarnoff, reports The Hollywood Reporter. “Channing is one of the most talented, visionary, creative, and respected executives working in television today. She has impeccable taste, a breadth of experience covering all platforms and genres, incredible relationships across the creative community, and a keen sense of what’s next and how best to get it to audiences.”...
Robin Thede is in her bag. The Emmy-nominated multi-hyphenate and creator of HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show” signed an overall deal with Warner Bros. TV, under which Thede will develop new content for streaming services, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The new television programming will be executive produced in part by Thede’s production company, For Better or Words, Inc. If you need me, I’ll be in my bag. 🙌🏽 https://t.co/eq79daGeEH — Robin Thede (@robinthede) August 25, 2020 “When I was creating ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show,’ I wanted to make a narrative sketch series where Black women could live grounded experiences in a magical reality,” Thede said in a recent interview with Variety . “So for us, it was a playground where we could create these sketches, and live these three-dimensional characters, and tell these stories that could recur throughout the season and throughout the series.” In addition to working on the second season of “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” the former late-night...
Lizzo isn’t one to dim her shine, and her latest mega-watt boss move proves it. According to Deadline , Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, scored a first-look deal with Amazon Studios . Under the new partnership, the pop star will produce and develop TV series to premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime. “I’m so excited to partner with the amazing team at Amazon,” said Lizzo. “Thank you to Jen Salke and the rest of the team for making this dream come true. I can’t wait to get started and share my vision with the world.” Dubbed “force of positivity” by co-head of television at Amazon Studios, Albert Cheng, the “Truth Hurts” singer is known for feel-good songs like “Good As Hell.” Her first projects in Hollywood included a role in the film “Hustlers” and a character in “UglyDolls.” However, the new deal will be Lizzo’s first foray in the TV business . “Lizzo is one of the most exciting, creative, joyful artists in the industry, and it is such a pleasure to announce this new deal with...
Oscar-winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry is starting a new chapter in his career, beginning with his freshly-inked deal with Warner Bros TV, Variety reports . Let's get it! https://t.co/XvRvLWyu2B — Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) June 17, 2020 The “Hair Love” creator is taking his talents back to television under the terms of a multi-year first-look developmental deal where he will “create, develop and produce new material for multiple platforms,” according to The Hollywood Reporter . “I am beyond excited to be joining the Warner Bros. Television family in this exciting new capacity,” Cherry said. “It’s an important time to be a Black creative working in this industry, and I look forward to creating impactful projects and partnering with other talented marginalized voices in our community.” Cherry’s deal with Warner Bros. TV makes this his first for television. Cherry, best known for Academy Award-winning project “Hair Love,” has years invested in the entertainment industry,...