On the anniversary of Nipsey Hussle’s untimely death, Nick Cannon provided proof of his progress toward realizing Nipsey’s passion project – a documentary about Dr. Sebi. Nick shared the trailer to his documentary through social media and simply captioned the video, “As Promised… #TheMarathonContinues.”
STARRING LANCE GROSS, JAMES HYDE, MACY GRAY, JEREMY MEEKS, MELISSA WILLIAMS AND ISABELLA FERREIRA APPEARANCES BY MICHAEL BLACKSON, OT GENASIS, RENNY & MORE
IN SELECT THEATERS FALL 2020
A Manny Halley Production has released the official trailer for the urban lit cult classic DUTCH, based on the first book of an epic trilogy by Teri Woods starring Lance Gross (“Tyler Perry’s House Of Payne”), James Hyde (“Monarca”), Tyrin Turner (“Meet The Blacks”), Isabella Ferreira (“Orange Is The New Black”), Melissa Williams (“Tyler Perry’s The Oval”), Macy Gray (“For Colored Girls”) and Jeremy Meeks, (“True to the Game 2”) with appearances by Michael Blackson (“Nobody’s Fool”), O.T. Genasis and Renny. DUTCH opens in select theaters Fall 2020.
Read MoreA Five-Part Documentary Series Examining The Missing And Murdered Children Of Atlanta In The Late-70s And Early-80s, Debuts April 5, Exclusively On HBO.
This Series Sheds New Light On The Complexities Of The Case As The Investigation Is Reopened 40 Years Later
WAKA FLOCKA & TAMMY RIVERA CELEBRATE PREMIERE OF BRAND-NEW WE TV SERIES IN ATLANTA WITH CELEBRITY FRIENDS & VIP’S
“Love Goals” features five celebrity couples and a licensed therapist under one drama-filled roof.
From Irwin Entertainment, the production company behind hit series “Celebrity Rehab,” “Couples Therapy” and “FamilyTherapy,” comes “Love Goals,” in which renowned family and relationship therapist, Spirit, counsels five celebritycouples who are at crossroads in their relationships. Their challenges range from fame and power, infidelity andcommunication issues, as well as overcoming childhood trauma. Through an intense two-week therapy program thatfeatures both insight-oriented exercises and special guests, these famous couples will face their most challengingconflicts head on, as they strive to achieve their love goals.
Appearing in the freshman season of “Love Goals” will be: Benzino and Althea Heart, whose tumultuous and litigiousrelationship is well known to fans from their featured roles in “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta;” Former NFL wide receiver andrapper Dwayne “Money” Bowe and Theresa Bowe, who have been together for 11 years and wed in 2018; Actress andformer “Basketball Wives” star Sundy Carter and boyfriend Breyon Williams; Former Salt-n-Peppa group member DeeDee “Spinderella” Roper and comedian Quenton “Q” Coleman; Plus rapper/actor/chef and producer Coolio and hisfiancé, Mimi Ivey.
Series’ host, Spirit, is a licensed therapist and media personality who aims to empower people with the skills, tools, andinformation vital to developing, sustaining and maximizing healthy, intimate relationships. Spirit was the host of Fox’s, “TheDaily Helpline,” and XM/Sirius’ nightly radio program “Talking with Spirit.” Spirit is also a regular guest of HLN, “Dr. Drew: OnCall,” “The Bill Cunningham Show,” and “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”
WE tv will follow the lives of hip hop stars Waka Flocka and his wife Tammy Rivera in a new reality series Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka.
The six-art series, debuting March 12, follows Waka Flocka Flame and Tammy as they navigate their renewed commitment to their relationship after their emotional roller-coaster on WE tv’s Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition, according to network officials.
BET+ announced the new original drama from Tyler Perry, “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless,” will premiere Thursday, March 19, 2020, exclusively across all platforms the service is available. Three episodes, of the 24-episode one-hour drama, will be available to stream with new episodes launching every Thursday. “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” is the first new original series from Tyler Perry to stream on BET+, a joint venture between BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios. The series continues BET+’s mission to deliver a spectrum of original and compelling stories.
“Tyler Perry’s Ruthless,” a spin-off of the hit television series “Tyler Perry’s The Oval,” tells the riveting story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult.“Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” stars Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker.“Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” is executive produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry. Michelle Sneed will also serve as Executive Producer of the series for Tyler Perry Studios.
The second season of Lena Waithe and Halle Berry’s BET comedy series BOOMERANG is set to premiere on Wednesday, March 11th at 10:30pm EST, after Lena’s latest series “Twenties.” For the series return, two women of color take the helm as co-showrunners, Dime Davis (A Black Lady Sketch Show, The Chi, Boomerang S1) and Angeli Millan (The Cleveland Show, Us and Them, The Muppets). The entire season will be directed exclusively by women of color, with Dime Davis returning to the director’s chair for half of the season. The effort for increased leadership behind the lens by women of color is an effort that Hillman Grad Productions, 606 Films, BET, Paramount, and Viacom all supported. a a
“This season, we really wanted to go bigger and bolder,” Said Davis. “Keeping everything we loved from the first season and dumping the rest, we were able to find a unique approach to the storytelling in Season 2. We were given the freedom to make BOOMERANG our own, and Angeli and I ran with that.” Other directors this season include Tiffany Johnson ((Dear White People, Black Monday, and Twenties) for two episodes and first-time director Katrelle N. Kindred for two episodes. Kindred was brought on to the show through Davis but is also a member of the ViacomCBS’s ViewFinder Emerging TV Directors Program. Produced through Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions and Halle Berry’s 606 Films, in conjunction with Paramount Television, “Boomerang” is based on the 1992 American rom-com in which Berry starred alongside Robin Givens and Eddie Murphy. The series will continue to follow the lives of Jacqueline Boyer‘s son, Bryson (Tequan Richmond) and Marcus and Angela Graham’s daughter, Simone (Tetona Jackson) as they try to step out of their parents’ shadows and make a legacy of their own. Actors Leland Martin(Ari), RJ Walker(David) ,Brittany Inge(Crystal), and Lala Milan(Tia), will return as series regulars. “We’ve truly made this season of BOOMERANG an ensemble show, delivering dynamic character arcs that ask a lot of our cast,” Continues Davis. “And it’s all been worth it – the performances, this season, are truly magical. As is the show.” Guest stars for the series will include Kim Wayans, Jaleel White, Walter Emanuel Jones, Nicole Williams, Cameron J. Ross, Elle Lorraine, and Zoelle Griggs.
Written and directed by Bernard Rose, the original Candyman film was released in 1992. Based on a short story, “The Forbidden” by Clive Barker, the film began by following the character of Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen). A graduate student in sociology, Helen conducts work on urban legends, which leads her down the trail of Candyman – the son of a slave who was murdered in the 19th century. She soon fears that the legend of Candyman might be real. Two sequels followed and, in the years since it released, the film has been viewed as a modern horror classic.
Read MoreTV One’s award-winning documentary series UNSUNG features legendary rapper Roxanne Shantethis Sunday, March1 at 10 p.m. ET/9C. At the dawn of hip hop, an unlikely star emerged as the reigning MC of the notorious Queensbridge battle rap scene – 14-year-old Shante
Read MoreYesterday I had a chance to sit and talk with Award winning gospel artist Todd Dulaney about his new album Back To The Book. The album was inspired by the written word of God. Dulaney Spent the afternoon answering questions about the process he went through with his new project. Check out my video interview with Todd Dulaney.
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TV One’s award-winning documentary series UNSUNG begins its new season highlighting the journey of one of R&B’s most dynamic quartets with supergroup Dru Hillon Sunday, February 23 at 10 p.m. ET/9C.Dru Hill will perform their classic hits on UNSUNG LIVE immediately following their UNSUNG episode at 11 p.m./10C.
Read MoreMICHAEL EVANS BEHLING is fresh, super talented and so dope. He stars as hot shot quarterback striving for the attention of his father Billy Baker, played by Taye Diggs. Michael’s character Jordan Baker gets into deep ‘dish in season 2–almost fathering a child, excessive drinking, all while remaining star football team.
At center point of this series are several conversations taking place within the story line, not really feeling black or white, labels, Los Angeles culture and familial deceit. The series seamlessly navigates through both worlds of Crenshaw and Beverly Hills. One of strife, instability and the latter filled with privilege, financial support and a full family structure. “All American” airs on the CW Network Monday’s at 8:00pm.
Jack Cunningham (Ben Affleck) once had a life filled with promise. In high school, he was a basketball phenom with a full university scholarship, when suddenly, for reasons unknown, he walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Now years later, Jack is spiraling down, triggered by an unspeakable loss, and drowning in the alcoholism that cost him his marriage and any hope for a better life.
The NAACP announced that U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis (D-GA), will receive the prestigiousNAACP Chairman’s Award and the return of Anthony Anderson as host for the 7thconsecutive time at the 51st NAACP Image Awards.
Read More“TYLER PERRY’S HOUSE OF PAYNE” Returns with Stars LaVan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Lance Gross, Demetria McKinney, China Anne McClain, Larramie “Doc” Shaw, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Allen Payne
“TYLER PERRY’S ASSISTED LIVING” Stars David Mann, Tamela Mann, J. Anthony Brown, Na’im Lynn, Courtney Nichole, Tayler Buck, Alex Henderson
“TYLER PERRY’S HOUSE OF PAYNE” and “TYLER PERRY’S ASSISTED LIVING” Are Filming at Tyler Perry Studios and Set to Premiere on BET Summer 2020
Read MoreContains All 10 Exhilarating Episodes from the Eighth and Final Season,Plus Special Features and Deleted Scenes!
Available on Blu-ray™ & DVD April 28, 2020 Blu-ray also includes a Limited Edition Bonus Disc with All Five Episodes of the DC Crossover Event: Crisis on Infinite Earths and 6 Crossover Bonus Features!
Bounce will world premiere an original, new one-hourspecial, Bounce Celebrates Black History, paired with a number of popular movies inspired by contributions of African Americans, in honor of Black History Month this February.
Queen Latifah, Common and Harry Belafonte headline Bounce Celebrates Black History as they present a collection of stories depicting the strength and courage of Black Americans, some never before heard, that made history and our nation a better place. The special covers people and events of historical significance including The Underground Railroad, Black Pharaohs, Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Charles Drew, Madam C.J. Walker, Green Book, Cinque Amistad, James Baldwin, Gordon Parks and a presentation of African-American firsts. Civil Right Icon Ambassador Andrew Young is featured prominently throughout Bounce Celebrates Black History, which premieres Monday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. (ET) and will be seen throughout the month.
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., “For Life” is a fictional serialized legal and family drama about a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. His quest for freedom is driven by his desperate desire to get back to the family he loves and reclaim the life that was stolen from him. The show will also, through the window of his ferocious struggle and his complicated relationship with a progressive female prison warden, examine the flaws and challenges in our penal and legal systems.
Five hip hop couples, including superstar CeeLo Green, face the music when their bonds are tested at Marriage Boot Camp by Dr. Ish and Judge Toler. When dark secrets are exposed, will their relationships survive? Watch a first look at the all-new season of Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition, premieringFEBRUARY 6 at 10|9c – don’t miss a minute, set your DVR!
Read MoreTV One’s longest-running and award-winning documentary series UNSUNG continues its stellar run with an all-new season premiering Sunday, February 23 at 10 P.M. ET/9C. The season kicks off with the popular 90s R&B group Dru Hill. The season continues with memorable stories of influential artists including rap’s first female star MC Roxanne Shante; singer/actor Christopher Williams; funk and disco band Skyy; the “Mother of Freestyle” Shannon; Grammy Award-winning crooner behind the 1972 number one single “Me and Mrs. Jones,” Billy Paul; vocal powerhouse Betty Wright, best known for the 70s hit single “Clean Up Woman;” multi-Grammy Award-winning musician Al Jarreau; and Atlanta hip hop quartetGoodie Mob.
Read MoreAcademy Award® Winners Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in FORD v FERRARI, based on the true story of visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Bale), who together build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.
Bounce will present the world television premiere of The Nomads — based-on-a-true story about a female African-American teacher who joins forces with a male Caucasian colleague to develop a men’s rugby team in an inner-city school in North Philadelphia — on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Watch the promo here.
Will Smith opened up about his jealousy of Tupac During a sit-down with “The Breakfast Club” Monday morning . He said:
“Oh, f*** yeah…That was in the early days. That was a big regret for me too ’cause I could never open up to interact with Pac.”
OWN’S HIT REALITY SERIES “FAMILY OR FIANCÉ” RETURNS SATURDAY NIGHTS WITH ALL NEW EPISODES STARTING TOMORROW, JANUARY 11 @ 9/8C
This Season There Will Be Disagreements, Heartbreak, Resolutions, and Healing, As Engaged Couples Seek the Blessings of Their Families Before Their Upcoming WeddingsFrom Bunim/Murray Productions, Hosted By Relationship Expert Tracy McMillan
Netflix Leads with 30 Nominations in the Television Categories,
Universal Pictures Leads with 15 Nominations in the Motion Picture Categories, RCA Records Leads with 14 Nominations in the Recording Categories and Penguin Random House Leads with 8 Nominations in the Literary Categories.
The nominees for the 51st NAACP Image Awards were announced today at a joint press conference with Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP and Connie Orlando, Executive Vice-President, Specials, Music Programming and Music Strategy. The winners will be revealed during the two-hour LIVE TV special airing on BET Networks on Saturday, February 22, 2020 8/7c.
ATLANTA HAWKS TAP GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING INSPIRATIONAL HIP-HOP ARTIST LECRAE FORTHE TEAM’S ANNUAL MLK DAY GAME PERFORMANCE MONDAY, JAN. 20 VS. TORONTO
Reach Records Co-Founder Takes Over Center Court for Halftime and Post Game Shows as Team Honors Atlanta-born Civil Rights Icon, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Last night Warner Bros. hosted a community screening in Los Angeles with the cast of their new film, Just Mercy, in theaters 1/10.
Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Brie Larson, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Karan Kendrick
and author and executive producer Bryan Stevenson
attend a special community screening hosted by Kobe Bryant and Terrence J at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills.
Join artist and designer Kickasso in his LA studio where fashion, sports and Hip-Hop culture collide. Kickasso takes the sneaker game to the next level with elaborate and one of a kind designs for celebrity clients. Experience the method to his madness as he digs into their personal lives to collaborate and design the most epic, custom one of a kind sneakers that truly express the passions of his collaborators.
Bad Boys for Life is an upcoming American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Will Smith and starring Smith and Martin Lawrence.
Disheartened since her ex-husband’s affair, Grace Waters (Crystal Fox) feels restored by a new romance. But when secrets erode her short-lived joy, Grace’s vulnerable side turns violent. An electrifying thriller co-starring Phylicia Rashad, Bresha Webb, Cicely Tyson and writer/director Tyler Perry.
Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing an all-new foe: The Cheetah. Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ follow up to the Super Hero’s first outing, last summer’s record-breaking “Wonder Woman,” which took in $822 million at the worldwide box office. “Wonder Woman 1984” will also be helmed by acclaimed director Patty Jenkins, and star Gal Gadot in the title role.
As previously announced, the film also stars Kristen Wiig in the role of the Super-Villain The Cheetah, as well as Pedro Pascal. And Chris Pine returns as Steve Trevor.
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