March 2019

JAY-Z to Receive President’s Award at 50th NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP today announced that globally dominant pop culture icon Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 50^th NAACP Image Awards. The President’s Award is presented in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service with previous recipients including Jesse Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Soledad O’Brien, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, and Muhammad Ali among others. NAACP President Derrick Johnson will present the award to Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter during a LIVE TV special on TV One on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Anthony Anderson. Newly announced presenters will include Algee Smith, Cynthia Erivo, Danai Gurira, Issa Rae, Jimmy O. Yang, John Legend, Laura Harrier, Lupita Nyong’o, Marsai Martin, Mike Epps, Regina Hall, Ron Stallworth, Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Van Jones, Vin Diesel, Viola Davis,and Winston Duke. They join previously announced presenters Chrissy Metz, Kerry Washington, KiKi Layne, Lena Waithe, Letitia Wright, Malinda Williams, Mike Colter, Roshon Fegan, Thandie Newton, Tika Sumpter, and Trevor Noah.

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‘US’ Tops Box Office with $70.3 Million Debut

Sylvester March 24, 2019

Universal’s “Us,” the second directorial effort from Jordan Peele, pulled off a stunning debut, generating $70 million from 3,741 North American locations.

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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD

Sylvester March 23, 2019

“Sparkling and lovable, this tween-friendly film ably updates Nancy Drew for the “future is female” generation.”Joyce Slaton, Common Sense Media

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Drea Kelly , T-Boz, Waka Flocka and Tammy Rivera join the new season of “Growing up Hip Hop: Atlanta

Sylvester March 21, 2019

Drea Kelly (R. Kelly’s ex-wife), T-Boz, Waka Flocka and Tammy Rivera join the new season of “Growing up Hip Hop: Atlanta,” returning Summer 2019.
This Season is All About Truth. Uncovering it. Hiding it. Fighting for it.
“Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta”is produced for WE tv byEntertainment One (eOne)

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ACTRESS MALINDA WILLIAMS IS ENGAGED!

Sylvester March 21, 2019

The beautiful and talented actress Malinda Williams (Soul Food, Daddy’s Little Girls, Idlewild, First Sunday) is ENGAGED!!! She just got engaged to her new fiancé’ Mr. Tariq M. Walker who popped the Big Question and “SHE SAID YES! or as Malinda will tell you, “WE SAID YES”!
Malinda says: “We are engaged and we couldn’t be more happy about spending our lives together. To be honest from the moment we realized we were made for each other, we also recognized the impact we had on one another’s desire to be better individuals, and inspired the best in each other. That is where “we said yes” came in. We said yes to encouraging each other to reach higher and deeper for greater.”

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New Gucci Shoes are Treated for Allover Distressed Effect

Sylvester March 20, 2019

the Cruise 2019 collection references old school shapes and materials inspired by vintage sportswear. Influenced by classic trainers from the ’70s, the Screener sneakers—named for the defensive sports move—feature the Web stripe on the side and vintage Gucci logo, treated for an allover distressed effect.

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PASTOR JOHN GRAY AND WIFE AVENTER GRAY RETURN WITH NEW EPISODES OF ‘THE BOOK OF JOHN GRAY’ PREMIERING SATURDAY, APRIL 6 ON OWN

Sylvester March 20, 2019

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Legendary Awards 2019

Sylvester March 18, 2019

The Ninth Annual Legendary Awards were held Sunday March 17 at the prestigious Cobb Galleria. This years honorees were Mr. Louis Gossett Jr, Alton Glass, Heath Maven, Michele Piepoli, Mitch Faulkner, Evander Holyfield, Angie Stone, Stokley Williams, and Pastor Marvin Winans. Check out photos below from Kingsmen Media.

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SETTLE HERE Interview with Bishop William Murphy (Video)

Sylvester March 11, 2019

Check out the Kingsmen Media exclusive interview with Bishop William Murphy. ´Come On and Take Your Seat´, this one-on-one interview shares the powerful message behind his sixth album, “Settle Here”. The new album “Settle Here” from the Grammy nominated artist is set for release on March 15th!

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THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW

Sylvester March 11, 2019

Noted comedian, actor and REACH Media Syndicated Radio host, DL Hughley is bringing his own brand of comedy and commentary to TV One with his new nighttime talk show THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW, premiering Monday, March 18 at 11/10C PM.
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ANTHONY ANDERSON RETURNS AS HOST FOR 50TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

Sylvester March 5, 2019

Today, the NAACP announced that Anthony Anderson is set to return as host for the 50th NAACP Image Awards. Anderson is a two-time NAACP Image Awards Winner for his role on blackish, and will be hosting the show for the 6th consecutive year. Winners for the 50th NAACP Image Awards will be revealed during the two-hour LIVE TV special airing on TV One on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 9pm/8c from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Anderson, is currently the star and Executive Producer of ABC’s multi-award winning sitcom, blackish, a four-time NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Comedy Series, Anderson is also set to star in the upcoming Netflix film Beats.
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BET Social Awards ‘19

Sylvester March 4, 2019

Soulja Boy claims his Social Verified Award.

ThatGirlJayCole accepts the LMAO! Award.

Hosts Jess Hilarious and DC Young Fly kick things off.

Tammy Rivera and Waka Flocka take the stage.

Mike Epps enjoying the show.

Blueface

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Mike Epps

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