October 2019

‘THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS’ RETURNS WITH A VENGEANCE TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the return of its hit Tyler Perry drama “The Haves and the Have Nots,” which premieres its seventh season on Tuesday, January 7 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The popular series comes back with a vengeance as the Cryer, Harrington and Young families fight for their very existence. “The Haves and the Have Nots” is the #1 original cable series among African- American Women total viewers. It is also among the Top 5 original scripted series on ad-supported cable. Season seven of “The Haves and the Have Nots” brings in even more havoc than ever before with revenge, heartbreak, betrayal, death and destruction touching the lives of every character. The series stars John Schneider (Jim Cryer), Tika Sumpter (Candace Young), Angela Robinson (Veronica Harrington), Renee Lawless (Katheryn Cryer), Crystal Fox (Hannah Young), Peter Parros (David Harrington), Tyler Lepley (Benny Young), Gavin Houston (Jeffrey Harrington) and Aaron O’Connell (Wyatt Cryer).

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Ciera Payton Talks working with Tyler Perry on The Oval

Radiant actress, writer, social activist and entrepreneur, Ciera Payton (A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL), teams back up with Tyler Perry, starring in his highly anticipated first, straight-to-series drama “The Oval”(premiering Wednesday, October 23 at 9 pm ET/PT on BET). “The Oval” tells the story of a family placed in the White House by people of power while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run the inner workings of the nation’s most iconic residence.Ciera stars opposite Ed Quinn (“One Day at a Time”), Kron Moore (“David Makes Man”), and Lodric D. Collins (“Grimm”) as fashion designer ‘Lilly Winthrop,’ who is married to Donald Winthrop, the Chief of Staff for the President.The 25-episode series is written, directed and executive produced by Perry and will air on Wednesday, October 23rd at 9 pm ET/PT on BET. 

Ciera Payton
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THE NEW BIRTH INTERNATIONAL FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL MERGES FAITH WITH CULTURE

The first annual New Birth International Film Festival (NBIFF) launched the first-of-its-kind, Imaginariums, merging Hollywood & Faith Based film, television and music sectors for a weekend of entertainment, education, and networking. Industry veterans Pastor Jamal Bryantand Actress Lisa Wu  offerEd a weekend of screenings, master classes, panels and performances.

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URBAN ONE HONORS

The annualURBAN ONE HONORSAwards show is set for Thursday, December 5, 2019 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.Cathy Hughes, Urban One Founder and Chairwoman, along with Alfred Liggins, III,CEO, Urban One;Michelle Rice, General Manager, TV One; and Jeff Wilson, Senior Vice President, Radio Oneannounced the show today. The two-hour telecast will air on TV One, a division of Urban One, on January 20, 2020, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. URBAN ONE HONORS is presented by TV One and Radio One’s Washington D.C. market’s cluster of radio stations: Majic 102.3 and 92.7WKYS 93.9Praise 104.1WOL 1450Spirit 1340, and The Team 980 and 95.9. The televised event will herald the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, fashion, sports, education, and the community. It will also pay tribute to the 40-year history of Radio One, the radio division of the company, and its extraordinary founder, Cathy Hughes. 

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BET HER FIGHTS: BREAST CANCER (Photos)

BET HER FIGHTS: BREAST CANCER,” HOSTED BY WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON. SET TO PREMIERE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON BET & BET HER
THE ANNUAL SPECIAL WILL INCLUDE INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMANCES BY JOHNNY GILL, JEKALYN CARR, NICOLE BUS, AND SAMM HENSHAW; HONOREES WILL INCLUDE CELEBRATED ACTRESS/DANCER VANESSA BELL CALLOWAY; SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE BY SISTER CIRCLE LIVE CO-HOST SYLEENA JOHNSON
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LIL KIM SET TO RECEIVE THE 2019 “I AM HIP HOP AWARD” AT THE 2019 BET “HIP HOP AWARDS”

The BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” has remained the most prominent hip hop showcase on television for over ten years with its powerful performances, iconic hip hop honorees and much-anticipated cyphers. Today BET Networks announces the first lady of Bad Boy Records, Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum rapper, singer, actress, and fashion icon, Lil Kimwill receive the 2019 “I Am Hip Hop” Award.

Lil Kim photo credit Kingsmen Media
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