<B>THE NEW KIDS COMEDY SERIES "BE@RBRICK, PREMIERES MARCH 21 ON APPLETV+</B>
SOMETHING FOR THE KIDDIES: THE NEW COMEDY SERIES "BE@RBRICK, PREMIERES MARCH 21 ON APPLETV+
THE NEW KIDS COMEDY SERIES "BE@RBRICK, PREMIERES MARCH 21 ON APPLETV+

Compiled By: Lana K. Wilson-Combs

"BE@RBRICK," the new CG animated comedy series for kids and families debuts March 21 on AppleTV+.

Based on the iconic BE@RBRICK figures from Medicom Toy," the 13-episode series, produced and animated by DreamWorks Animation and Dentsu Inc., features upbeat, original songs and aims to empower kids and families to embrace their true selves through the universal language of music.

"BE@RBRICK" follows Jasmine Finch and her bandmates as they pursue their dreams and inspire others to do the same. But it won't be easy to...





<b> SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON:</b>
MULTI-TALENTED ACTOR WENDELL PIERCE (TV'S "ELSBETH") TO STAR IN "OTHELLO" STAGE PRODUCTION FOR THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY 2025/26 SEASON.
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SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON:

Compiled By: Lana K. Wilson-Combs

Shakespeare Theatre Company announced the lineup of its upcoming 2025/26 season, celebrating the company's 40th season exploring classic storytelling in Washington, DC.

The season features two Shakespeare productions, including "Othello," which will be directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin and feature Wendell Pierce (TV's "Elsbeth," "The Wire") in the title role. "I'm delighted to be...




<b>\"NOT MY FAMILY: THE MONIQUE SMITH STORY\" PREMIERES APRIL 12 ON LIFETIME</b>
YAYA DACOSTA STARS IN AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED LIFETIME'S "NOT MY FAMILY: THE MONIQUE SMITH STORY" PREMIERING APRIL 12 AT 8 P0.M. (ET/PT) ON LIFETIME.
"NOT MY FAMILY: THE MONIQUE SMITH STORY" PREMIERES APRIL 12 ON LIFETIME

Compiled By: Lana K. Wilson-Combs

"Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story," is a "Ripped from the Headlines" movie premiering April 12 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime.

The gripping drama is based on Smith's 2011 memoir "I Am the Ancestor: Before I Die, I Must Share My Story."

Smith endured a horrific childhood only to discover that her family wasn't actually hers. Yaya DaCosta (TV's "Chicago Med," "All My Children" and "The Lincoln Lawyer") stars in and executive produced the film.

From a young age, Smith always felt out of place in her family. Living in constant fear of abuse from her mother and others, she dreamed of finding people who loved her and a place that truly felt like a home....






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<b> LESTER HOLT STEPPING DOWN AS ANCHOR AT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS</B>
"NBC NIGHTLY NEWS" ANCHOR LESTER HOLT" STEPPING AWAY FROM THE POST THIS SUMMER.
LESTER HOLT STEPPING DOWN AS ANCHOR AT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS

By: Richard Prince, Journal-isms

Lester Holt, anchor and managing editor of "NBC Nightly News" for a decade and the first African American solo anchor on a nightly network news program, announced on Feb. 24 that he is stepping down from the broadcast at the beginning of the summer.

"Holt will continue to be a fixture at the network with a full-time role at "Dateline," where he has been the principal...