Many cable channels are suffering from the same issues these days; as more and more American TV watchers are cutting the cord and leaving pay TV behind, cable channel operators are finding that providers are willing to pay less and less, as they have fewer viewers to pull subscription dollars from.
Despite that increasing difficulty, there are several potential buyers emerging for BET and VH1. Recent reports have indicated that Paramount Global may potentially sell the cable networks, as well as their streaming cohort BET+, and the New York Times is reporting that Group Black — a Miami-based media company operated by Black executives — is also circling a prospective bid for the channel and service.
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The Weather Channel and Local Now owner Byron Allen has expressed public interest in acquiring BET as well, as has multi-hyphenate media mogul Tyler Perry. The Madea creator has...
Despite that increasing difficulty, there are several potential buyers emerging for BET and VH1. Recent reports have indicated that Paramount Global may potentially sell the cable networks, as well as their streaming cohort BET+, and the New York Times is reporting that Group Black — a Miami-based media company operated by Black executives — is also circling a prospective bid for the channel and service.
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The Weather Channel and Local Now owner Byron Allen has expressed public interest in acquiring BET as well, as has multi-hyphenate media mogul Tyler Perry. The Madea creator has...
- 3/13/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Porsha Williams is a mom! The 37-year-old Real Housewives of Atlanta star gave birth to her and fiancé Dennis McKinley's first child, a baby girl, on Friday. The couple's daughter was born at 1:36 p.m., weighs 6 lbs., 15 oz., and measures 20 inches long, according to People. "What a time to be alive!" Porsha and Dennis said in a joint statement to the magazine. "Porsha and I are so happy and blessed to announce the arrival of our daughter, Baby Pj. We couldn't have imagined a more magical moment! Can't thank everyone enough for joining us on this journey-it's been a fantastic journey." Her sister Lauren Williams posted...
- 3/22/2019
- E! Online
Long-time ICM agent Lauren Williams has moved to Echo Lake Entertainment as a talent manager and producer. Williams will bring her existing client roster which includes Italia Ricci (Designated Survivor), Samantha Isler (Captain Fantastic), Daisy Betts (The Last Resort), Lana Condor (X-Men: Apocalypse) and Orfeh (Legally Blonde on Broadway) among others.
“We are thrilled to have Lauren join our growing management division,” said Mike Marcus, head of Echo Lake Management. “We look forward to working with her in her role as manager as well as producing with her.”
Prior to the new post, Williams started in ICM’s TV Literary department before being promoted to agent in the talent department. In addition, she serves on the Board of Women in Film and is also an avid animal lover and board member of Much Love Animal Rescue.
“We are very grateful for Lauren’s contributions during her tenure at ICM and...
“We are thrilled to have Lauren join our growing management division,” said Mike Marcus, head of Echo Lake Management. “We look forward to working with her in her role as manager as well as producing with her.”
Prior to the new post, Williams started in ICM’s TV Literary department before being promoted to agent in the talent department. In addition, she serves on the Board of Women in Film and is also an avid animal lover and board member of Much Love Animal Rescue.
“We are very grateful for Lauren’s contributions during her tenure at ICM and...
- 5/1/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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