James DuBose

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James L. DuBose
Born (1969-12-04) December 4, 1969 (age 54)
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
EducationBA, Communications
Alma mater Wake Forest University
Occupation CEO
Years active1996–present
Notable work Fox Soul, One Mic Stand
Television Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is, Keyshia Cole: All In, The Michael Vick Project,Monica: Still Standing
TitleGeneral manager / head of programming
RelativesMary Ann DuBose (mother)
AwardsTrailblazer, Sheen Magazine Awards
Website https://intheblacknetwork.tv/

James L. DuBose (born December 4, 1969) is an American television producer, filmmaker, entertainment industry executive. [1] He is widely recognized for his pioneering role as General Manager and Head of Programming of FOX Soul [2] [3] for FOX Broadcasting Network, [4] and is credited as founder of In The Black Network, [5] an advertising-based video on demand streaming network technically operated through Brightcove Inc. [6]

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Early life and family

Born and raised in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina, James DuBose marked his coming of age experience in the South, [7] during a turning point of the Civil Rights movement and throughout the pinnacle "desegregation and integration" era of Greensboro. [8] James DuBose was raised by his mother, Mary Ann DuBose, a single parent who worked at the local AMP plant. [9]

Education

Northeast Guilford High School, an educational institution located in McLeansville, North Carolina, is where James L. DuBose earned his high school diploma and gained notable recognition as an elite athlete. As a result, he attended Wake Forest University located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on a full athletic football scholarship, with Communications as his focused major of study. On the sports side of his higher learning educational experience, DuBose was a major team player of WSU's college football roster, as a defensive end for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. [10] As a senior, he was co-captain of the 1989 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team. [11] On May 21, 1990, James L. DuBose was officiated as a member of the Wake Forest University Graduating Class of 1990, [12] presented with a Bachelor of Communications.

DuBose Entertainment

Before launching DuBose Entertainment, James DuBose served as President of Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs' Bad Boy Television under the Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment brand. For his role of results, DuBose is credited for his executive eye in bringing the 'real' to reel, captivating audiences while generating top-billing numbers. [13]

In 2006, DuBose founded DuBose Entertainment. [14] Within the first two-years of operation, the Los Angeles production company flourished to house forty-five employees. [15] Projects under his DuBose Entertainment banner include Comic View: One Mic Stand with Kevin Hart, Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is, Monica: Still Standing, Tiny and Toya, Toya: A Family Affair, Trey Songz: My Moment, The Michael Vick Project, and Hell Date. [16]

Efforts to form a music branch under the DuBose Entertainment banner led DuBose to [17] join forces with rapper MC Lyte. [18] On August 27, 2009, MC Lyte took to her blog to announce the merger. [19] "There is no doubt that James DuBose is a prolific producer of reality programming", she wrote. [19] "Who has become the go to guy for some of today's biggest names." [19] Two-years later, the pair signed dancehall reggae artist Beenie Man to the music label. [20] That same year, R&B singer Tweet joined the growing artist roster of DuBose Music Group. [21] In 2013, Tweet released a five-track EP, "Simply Tweet," under the DuBose banner. [21]

FOX Soul

On January 13, 2020, James DuBose lead the official live-streamed launch of FOX Soul, a digital television network and streaming service operated by Fox Television Stations, audience-accessed through various digital streaming platforms including YouTube, YouTube TV, FOX Now, Samsung +, Roku, Tubi, Amazon Fire TV, The Web, Apple TV, Stirr, FuboTV, iOs, Android, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. [22]

In May 2021, with a reported 44-million count of viewers FOX Soul was green lit to expand its Black culture-fuelled programming In May 2021. With DuBose holding the seat of Head of Programming, the streaming service successfully entered into its second season. [23] "The partnerships with black talent and creators that we have been able to forge to date, speaks volumes to how the community is feeling about us here at FOX SOUL," DuBose told PR and mainstream media outlets.

On September 30, 2022, Deadline Hollywood published word of FOX Soul's further expansion with a return of original FOX Soul flagship series on the network including The Black Report, The Book of Sean (hosted by Rev. Dr. Sean H. McMillian), The Business of Being Black with Tammi Mac, Cocktails with the Queens (co-hosted by Claudia Jordan, Vivica A. Fox, LisaRaye McCoy and Syleena Johnson), [24] TEA G-I-F (co-hosted by Claudia Jordan, Al Reynolds and Funky Dineva aka Quentin Latham). [25] "Fox Soul continues to expand on genres that we love, in a unique way. This fall, we are tapping further into music, sports and finance," said James DuBose, General Manager and Head of Programming. "Fox Soul will continue to provide programming that tells the story behind the stories as we remain resolute in our mission to entertain, educate and inspire."

In February 2023, FOX Soul was recognized by the Biden White House as a game-changing network of choice trusted by 46th President of the United States of America Joe Biden. [26] “The President was looking forward to an interview with Fox Soul to discuss the Super Bowl, the State of the Union, and critical issues impacting the everyday lives of Black Americans," read an announcement posted to the official Twitter account of 35th White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, surrounding the widely publicized pre-Super Bowl 57 presidential interview. [27] “We’ve been informed that Fox Corp has asked for the interview to be cancelled.” [28] Jean-Pierre's social media announcement was highlighted by all mainstream media outlets including ABC, CBS, NBC [29] and CNN. [30] "The White House seeking out Fox Soul was seen as a way to have the president avoid appearing with a Fox News personality while still going through with an interview," wrote Politico California Bureau Chief Christopher Cadelago. "Biden’s team worked on landing an agreement with Fox Soul, a streaming outfit part of Fox’s TV stations division and geared toward a Black audience. White House officials had arranged for the interview to be conducted by Fox Sports host Mike Hill and actress Vivica A. Fox. Fox Soul general manager James DuBose had planned to produce the interview. [31] All three flew Friday from Los Angeles to Washington for the interview." [32]

In The Black Network (ITBN)

On June 23, 2023, Deadline Hollywood published word announcing James DuBose had founded In The Black Network, an advertisement-based video on demand streaming service "that highlights Black voices and original stories." [33] With a reported launch date slated for October, showcased content of the DuBose-founded entertainment platform is set to be derived "from the vault of Fox Television Stations, many of which were developed by DuBose while leading FOX Soul." [34]

Less than six-months after the launch of IN THE BLACK NETWORK, the establishment of a music division of the streaming platform was formed. [35] On February 26th, 2024, IN THE BLACK MUSIC, a division of James DuBose's IN THE BLACK NETWORK -- in collaboration with the label "Red Eye Lifestyle" -- released a ten-track album titled GAME 7 from North Carolina hip-hop lyricist, Joshua Gunn. DuBose and Gunn shared executive producer credits over the "Pay What You Want" marketed sound recording. [36]

On March 22, 2024, Dr. Holly Carter announced her "family, faith and lifestyle-focused MergeTV would be launched on James DuBose's In The Black Network (ITBN). [37]

Film

DuBose officiated his role as a film producer with the February 11, 2018 release of the Dame Dash-directed, one-hour and twenty-four-second Lionsgate film Honor Up. [38] According to the Los Angeles Times, "Damon Dash directed and stars in this crime drama about an OG trying to protect his family after a shootout in Harlem. Written by Stuart Acher and James DuBose; story by Damon Dash and Kevin Bennett." [39]

Philanthropy

DuBose is reported to have future plans to launch a television production camp for children of low-income families. [40]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, The James DuBose Scholarship Program was created as a charitable resource for qualified candidates to gain financial assistance to post secondary study in the United States across multiple disciplines. [41]

Awards and nominations

On September 8, 2022, James DuBose was named a trailblazing figure during the SHEEN Magazine Awards show. [42] In a press release, the Black PR Wire published word of the event held in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by Dish Nation commentator Headkrack, the awards show was streamed live from the Sheraton Hotel Atlanta over the FOX Soul streaming network. [43]

Filmography

YearTitleNetworkRole
2023In The Black Network [44] In The Black NetworkFounder & CEO
2022 FOX Soul Season 3 [45] FOX Television Stations Head of Programming
2021 FOX Soul Season 2 FOX Television Stations Head of Programming
2020 FOX Soul FOX Television Stations Head of Programming
2018 Dish Nation Fox Television Networks Executive Producer [46]
2018 Honor Up Lionsgate [38]
2017 WAGS Atlanta E! Networks, Comcast Executive Producer [47]
2016From The Bottom Up [48] BET Networks Executive producer [49]
2015 Keyshia Cole: All In BET Networks Executive producer
2014 Keyshia & Daniel: Family First BET Networks Executive producer [50]
2014 Toya: A Family Affair BET Networks Executive producer [51]
2013 ComicView 14 BET Networks, Viacom Executive producer [52]
2012 Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is BET Networks Executive producer [53]
2010 Monica: Still Standing BET NEtworks Executive producer [54]
2010 Tiny & Toya BET Networks Executive producer
2010 The Michael Vick Project BET Networks Executive producer [55]
2009 Frankie & Neffe BET Networks Executive producer [56]
2009Inside DTP [57] BET Networks Executive producer [58]
2009 Trey Songz: My Moment [59] BET Networks Executive producer [60]
2008 One Mic Stand with Kevin Hart BET Networks Executive Producer [61]
2007 We Got to Do Better BET Networks Director [62]
2005 Super Agent Spike TV, Viacom Executive producer [63]
2005 Run's House MTV, MTV2, BET Producer
2005 P. Diddy Presents: The Bad Boys of Comedy HBO, Time Warner Executive producer [64]
1999Tarzan in Concert With Phil Collins Time Warner Producer

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