This weekend is for the lovers only as several artists around the country are using this weekend to help couples celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. Concerts with some of your favorite crooners from Tank to Jagged Edge are heading to your city; Erykah Badu and Fantasia are on the road this weekend as well. We hope you’re getting all the love you can handle this weekend and every weekend. Plus, today is Single Awareness Day, tomorrow is Do a Grouch a Favor Day and Sunday is Random Acts of Kindness Day. And unofficially Side Piece Sunday.
HOT ON TV
All Times Eastern
Friday, February 15
BLACK POWER
FUZE, 7 p.m.
“Boyz in the Hood”
TNT, 8 p.m.
The 14th annual NBA Rising Stars Challenge consisting of first year rookies and second-year players.
Cinemax, 8:00 p.m.
“Safe House” starring Denzel Washington.
HBO, 8 p.m.
“Beyonce: Life is But a Dream”
In case you STILL need more of Beyonce after the inauguration, the Super Bowl and the Grammys.
BET Star Cinema, 9 p.m.
“Wild Wild West” starring Will Smith.
PBS, 10 p.m.
“Underground Railroad: William Still”
The little-known black abolitionist who helped hundreds of slaves escape through Canada in the 1800’s is profiled.
Saturday, February 16
OWN, 8 p.m.
Oprah’s Next Chapter
Beyonce sits down with Oprah Winfrey.
Lifetime, 8 p.m.
“Pastor Brown” starring Sallie Richardson as a former stripper who comes back to her town and ends up accepting her dying wish to take over the leadership of the church. Listen to Nikki Woods interview with Angie Stone and Nicole Ari Parker about their roles in “Pastor Brown” here.
TNT, starting at 8:30 p.m.
NBA All Star Saturday Night: The Slam Dunk contest, Three-Point Shootout and Skills Challenge. Jeremy Evans, Kevin Love and Tony Parker were last year’s winners. Also: a “Shooting Stars” event with NBA legends.
BET, 10 p.m.
HONORING OUR OWN
Halle Berry, Lisa Leslie, Gabrielle Union, music executive Clarence Avant and T.D. Jakes are honored for their accomplishments, Gabrielle Union hosts.
Sunday, February 17
TNT, 8 p.m.
NBA All Star Game
BRAVO, 9 p.m.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Phaedra hosts a lusty dinner party.
NBC, 9 p.m.
“Saturday Night in the 90’s: Pop Culture Nation”
Chris Rock, “Wayne’s World,” Tim Meadows, Monica Lewinsky and O.J. Simpson were all a part of “Saturday Night Live” in the 90’s. The show takes a look at one of its best decades.
READ IT
PORSCHE DREAMS
The PorsheSantiaga Story
By Sister Souljah
Long awaited sequel to “The Coldest Winter Ever” is on bookshelves and on e-books now
SEE IT
YIPPIE-KI-YAY
“A Good Day to Die Hard”
Bruce Willis blows up a lot of bad guys in Russia this time in the fifth “Die Hard” movie.
R
If you enjoy explosions, this movie’s for you.
SAFE ROMANCE
Nicholas Sparks’ latest book made into a movie stars Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough as a couple who has to go through hell to be able to make their love work.
PG-13
Sparks wrote “The Notebook” one of the great movie romances, but critics say this one doesn’t measure up.
Friday, February 15
EVENTS
HOUSTON, TX
TSU School Of Public Affairs
Rapper MC LYTE hosts Women, Wealth & Relationships “In Studio Chat”.
1:30 p.m.
HOUSTON, TX
THE HOUSE OF DEREON MEDIA CENTER.
The All-Day on the Runway Celebrity Fashion Show is Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will host with special guests NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, actor Duane Martin, and free agent slash unemployed wide receiver Terrell Owens.
6 p.m.
ATLANTA, GA
Morehouse College
7:30 p.m.
MIAMI, FL
James L. Knight Center
Tank, Joe, Ginuwine
8 p.m.
CORAL GABLES, FL
BankUnited Center
Frankie Beverly and Maze
8:00 p.m.
WASHINGTON DC
Constitution Hall
Mike Epps and Dominique
DAYTON, OH
Harra Arena
Fantasia with K’Jon
BATON ROUGE
L’Auberge Casino
Gladys Knight
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 16
DAYTON, OH
Harra Arena
8 p.m.
CHICAGO, IL
Aire Crown Theater
“Valentine’s Love Affair”
Kem and Chrisette Michelle
8:00 p.m.
NEWARK, N.J.
Jagged Edge and Friends
Newark Symphony Hall
8 p.m.
DETROIT, MI
Masonic Temple
8:30 p.m.
LOS ANGELES, CA
Charlie Wilson, Keith Sweat and The Whispers
Nokia Theater L.A. Live
7:30 p.m.
ATLANTA, GA
Civic Center
Mike Epps and Dominique
PHILADELPHIA, PA
the Liacouras Center
Sommore, Earthquake, Bruce Bruce, Tony Rock and Mark Curry at The Royal Comedy Tour.
ATLANTA, GA
Georgia World Congress Center
Bronner Bros. International Hair Show
February 16-19
Sunday, February 17
MEMPHIS, TN
Will Downing, Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
7 p.m.
GREENVILLE, SC
Mike Epps and Dominique