February 19, 2008

BET

BET correspondent to give talk at IC

The Ithaca College Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring a Black History Month talk by Jeff Johnson, a correspondent for Black Entertainment Television (BET). Johnson, who is a political advocate and social commentator, will speak on at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 in the Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall. His talk is part of the "In My Own Words" series. It is free and open to the public.

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080219/NEWS01/80219001/1002

BET J AND BARBADOS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO RIHANNA

Partnering with the Barbados Tourism Authority, BET J will premiere the InVideo special on Saturday, February 16 at 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. The special will repeat on Monday, February 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, February 20 at 3:30 p.m.; and Friday, February 22 at 3:30 p.m.

http://www.tropicalfete.com/fusion_news/fullnews.php?id=1248

BET Recognizes the Achievements of Alicia Keys, Tyra Banks, Richard Parsons, the Honorable Maxine Waters, Dr. Cornel West and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd at 'The BET Honors'

It was an evening full of glamour, hope and inspiration, as BET presented its inaugural celebration of THE BET HONORS at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, January 12. Hosted by the always hilarious and charming Cedric "The Entertainer," the show, which recognizes African American luminaries across a broad range of achievements, will premiere on BET on Friday, February 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

http://sev.prnewswire.com/television/20080219/NETU04019022008-1.html

Nelly and Lauren London are selected to host this year's 'RIP THE RUNWAY' on BET

The fervor for fashion returns for its fourth consecutive year with BET's RIP THE RUNWAY. Hosted by multi-platinum recordingn artist Nelly and America's newest fashion darling Lauren London, this fashion extravaganza will feature collections from today's most eclectic designers, including Sean John, Apple Bottom and BBC. RIP THE RUNWAY is the premier event that combines live musical performances with the runway, all on one mega-stage.

http://www.prdomain.com/companies/V/Viacom/newsreleases/200821252752.htm

PRESSURE FORCES CHANGES ON BET WEBSITE

Opponents of Viacom-owned Black Entertainment Television programming and web offerings have taken their fight to advertisers. While various groups and individuals have protested BET’s “soft porn” programming with letter writing campaigns, marches in front of the homes of key Viacom executives in New York and D.C., and targeting advertisers—the tactics are getting results.

http://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/article_4401.shtml

CW NETWORK

Girlfriends Gone: CW Network Cans Popular Black Sitcom

In an abrupt move that many are saying is an unfortunate result of the Writer's Guild Association strike, the CW Network has pulled the plug on their long-running sitcom 'Girlfriends.'

http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/02/12/girlfriends-gone-cw-network-cans-popular-black-sitcom/

MTV

Artist Of The Week: Dr. Cornel West

In honor of Black History Month, we’re honoring one of the foremost leaders and thinkers in Black America today: Dr. Cornel West.

http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2008/02/18/artist-of-the-week-dr-cornel-west/

Domenico Nesci Gets A Shot At Amore On MTV

It seems like when it comes to these silly dating reality series, there’s nothing like a good spin-off. In fact, most people will even settle for a so-bad-it’s-good spin-off. Such is the case for the spawn of MTV’s A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila. The new series, called That’s Amore will feature former Shot at Love contestant, Domenico Nesci.

http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Domenico-Nesci-Gets-A-Shot-At-Amore-On-MTV-8933.html

MTV's Pimp My Ride Saunters onto the Wii

Leave it to MTV to release a game we never expected to see on the Nintendo Wii: Pimp My Ride. But that's just what MTV has done today, releasing Pimp My Ride for the Wii so gamers can walk through the free-roaming environments of Pimp City.

http://www.dailygame.net/news/archives/007231.php

MTV Ukraine Joins The Family With Pro-Bel

MTV Ukraine, the recently launched regional licensee of the MTV brand based in Kiev, has made a significant investment in technology from Pro-Bel to create a powerful and reliable international production and delivery workflow.

http://www.broadcastbuyer.tv/publish/New_Contracts_24/MTV_Ukraine_Joins_The_Family_With_Pro-Bel_14937.shtml

VIACOM

Viacom, Disney Take Videogames In-House

After years of outsourcing game development, several big media companies are beginning to build their own videogame businesses. They see videogames as an opportunity for significant growth, especially compared to more mature businesses like television.

http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB120338109294075671.html

Viacom Shows Off New Baby, Babunga

The Nickelodeon unit of Sumner Redstone's Viacom, best known for bringing the world SpongeBob SquarePants, Jimmy Neutron, and iCarly, Monday said it has acquired Babunga, a network of parenting web sites based in the Netherlands.

http://www.redherring.com/Home/23777

AFRICA

Another Aids Prevention Programme Launched

Last Thursday the American Embassy welcomed a new Johnson & Johnson supported HIV/AIDS prevention programme to Namibia.

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1108471/

(Red) Auction Raises Over $40 Million To Fight Aids In Africa

Over $40 million was raised to fight AIDS in Africa in an historic auction -- the most significant charity auction of Contemporary Art ever -- organized by Bono, Damien Hirst, Sotheby’s, Gagosian Gallery and dozens of donating artists in the (RED) Auction.

http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=23284

Red Cross/Red Crescent Appeal for $65 Million to Fight AIDS in Eastern Africa

The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is launching a $65 million dollar appeal Friday to fight HIV/AIDS in Eastern Africa.

http://www.voanews.com/english/Africa/2008-02-15-voa14.cfm

Study: Gel Fails to Stop HIV Infection

The first anti-AIDS vaginal gel to make it through late-stage testing failed to stop HIV infection in a study of 6,000 South African women, disappointed researchers announced Monday.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-anti-aids-gel,1,5490472.story

Training pastors is key to AIDS fight, says Zimbabwe theologian

African churches are to be "AIDS competent", their pastors must be trained to equip members with "sharp minds, keen ears, warm hearts, quick feet and loud voices", says Ezra Chitando. A Zimbabwean historian and theologian, Chitando has authored two new books on African churches and the pandemic.

http://www.eni.ch/featured/article.php?id=1650

CARIBBEAN

Anti-Gay Statements Sweep Caribbean

The religious leader told The Nassau Guardian today that the international Communion should not widen its boundaries and accept gay folk. Meanwhile, across the ocean in Jamaica, church leaders came out this weekend to reiterate their stance on the gays: we’re sick and demented and should not be tolerated.

http://www.queerty.com/anti-gay-statements-sweep-caribbean-20080218/

JAMAICA: 30% HAVE UNPROTECTED SEX

A THIRD of Jamaicans, 30 per cent, do not use a condom during sex, according to a Ministry of Health report. The findings of the government report were revealed during the island's Safe Sex Week, which this year centred around the theme: 'Condom is a mus'. Know yu' status'.

http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=12968

Jamaica Aids Support For Life expansion welcomed

At JASL they serve persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, especially those who are often uncomfortable accessing services elsewhere.

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20080218T190000-0500_132663_OBS_JAMAICA_AIDS_SUPPORT_FOR_LIFE_EXPANSION_WELCOMED.asp

One Caribbean Media in major reggae deal

Trinidad-based One Caribbean Media Limited, the region's largest media company, has secured global broadcast and distribution rights for the inaugural Reggae Academy Awards which takes place in Jamaica next Sunday, February 24.

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=161279363

MORE MEDIA NEWS

GoFish Corporation Launches First Online Advertising Network Focused Exclusively on Youth Entertainment

Building on its established leadership in online video and youth entertainment, GoFish Corporation (OTCBB: GOFH), today announced the launch of a vertical entertainment and media distribution network that will help marketers reach 17.4 million online users* in the United States with a high concentration of 6 - 17 years olds.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080219005308&newsLang=en

Google, Yahoo Sign Web Code of Conduct

Google, Yahoo and other media companies are agreeing to a new code of conduct to protect children from unsuitable content on the Internet and mobile phones. Content providers will be required to "signpost" material deemed "offensive." The rules will not cover user-generated content.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/connected/main.jhtml?xml=/connected/2008/02/19/dlcode119.xml

Variety Launches Social Networking Site

Variety, the Reed Elsevier trade publication for the entertainment industry, is launching an industry social networking site called The Biz. The site, located at Variety.com/thebiz, is being launched in association with Jobster, allowing media professionals to search for jobs.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117981083.html

MULTI CULTURAL NEWS

BLACK ENTERPRISE Kicks Off Third Annual Women of Power Summit Hosted by State Farm(R)

BLACK ENTERPRISE will kick off its third annual Women of Power Summit hosted by State Farm(R) on February 13, 2008, at the La Quinta Resort & Club near Palm Springs, California. The sold-out, four-day leadership event will examine the distinctive challenges that minority women face in corporate America and offer business success strategies that focus on workplace politics, emerging business trends, management techniques, and workforce diversity.

http://www.melodika.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1641&Itemid=50

Child Obesity Seen As Fueled By Spanish Language TV Ads

Spanish-language television is bombarding children with so many fast-food commercials that it may be fueling the rising obesity epidemic among Latino youth, according to research led by pediatricians from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080218155627.htm

Sports' 20 most influential African-Americans

February is Black History Month. So today, we look at the 20 most important and influential African-Americansin sports history.

http://www.sptimes.com/2008/02/19/Sports/Sports__20_most_influ.shtml

Stories Against the Silence: HIV/AIDS in the Latino Community

Although Latinos represent about 15 percent of the U.S. population, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that they account for more than 17 percent of people living with HIV/AIDS and 18 percent of new cases. “Latinos represent an increasing proportion of all Los Angeles County HIV cases because they represent an increasing proportion of the county’s population,” says Douglas M. Frye, director of the HIV Epidemiology Program for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

http://news.ncmonline.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=80147c414ed93f2b798238baa963fa4d