Theaters are sure to be packed this weekend when Tyler Perry’s “Tempation” hits theaters nationwide. Starring Jurnee Smollett (“The Great Debaters,” “Friday Night Lights”) Lance Gross and Robbie Jones the movie is a relevant look at the temtpations that can threaten even a solid relationship. Erykah Badu continues her tour around the country performing the entirety of her albums “Baduizm” and “Mama’s Gun,” and Keyshia Cole, Alicia Keys, Musiq and blast from the past Tevin Campbell are all doing dates as well. The NCAA kicks into high gear this weekend, so get your brackets ready. And of course this weekend Christians and Catholics all over the world celebrate one of the most important holidays on their calendar, Easter Sunday, while “The Bible” concludes its run the same night on the History Channel. Have a Happy Easter everyone!
HOT ON TV:
All Times Eastern
Friday, March 29
BRACKET RACKET
CBS, 7 pm, 9:30 p.m.
NCAA Tournament
Oregon vs. Louisville at 7 p.m.
Michigan State vs. Duke at 9:30 p.m.
How are your picks stacking up this week?
Saturday, March 30
THOU SHALT WATCH
ABC, 7 p.m.
“The Ten Commandments”
Charlton Heston is Moses in this Hollywood classic telling of one of the Bible’s most popular stories
Sunday March 31
AWARD TOUR
TV One, 8 p.m.
Trumpet Awards
Essence Atkins and Ricky Smiley host the annual show honoring black achievement
HE IS RISEN
History Channel, 8 p.m.
“The Bible”
The latest televised story of the Bible ends tonight with “Passion” and the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ
KEEPING IT REAL
Bravo, 8 p.m.
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” season 5 finale
Atlanta’s favorite wives wrap up Season 5
READ IT:
“Consequences” by Sasha Campbell
Nikki and Netta have problems in their marriages, but Nikki’s husband isn’t taking them lightly after returning from Iraq
SEE IT:
ROCKIN’
“G.I. Joe: Retaliation”
The Rock and Channing Tatum save the world with their big guns…and the help of an elite crew of soldiers
PG-13
CHEATIN’ AINT EASY
“Tyler Perry’s Temptation”
Jurnee Smollett and hubby Lance Gross run into problems when Internet mogul Robbie Jones shows up
PG-13
DO IT:
Friday, March 29
ATLANTA, GA
Alicia Keys Set the World on Fire Tour
Phillips Arena
7:30 p.m
Keys continues to set the U.S. on fire with spring tour
CHICAGO, IL
Erykah Badu performing “Mama’s Gun”
House of Blues Chicago
7:30 p.m.
Badu performs her classic albums for fans
Saturday, March 30
BIRMINGHAM, AL
5th Annual Rump Shaker 5K Walk/Run to Benefit Colon Cancer
7 a.m.
Sloss Furnaces
HOUSTON, TX
Youth Y.A.H.O.O. Easter Thrill Festival with Majic 102.1
McGregor Park
10 a.m.
DETROIT, MI
Easter Jazz Spectacular (Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Maysa, Najee, Boney James)
Fox Theater Detroit
8 p.m.
DETROIT, MI
Clucked Up Comedy with Huggy Lowdown and Chris Paul
City Theater
8 p.m.
Get your laugh on with two of comedy’s funniest guys
WASHINGTON, DC
Keyshia Cole (with Chrisette Michele)
Warner Theater
8 p.m.
Love songs lead from two talented vocalists
DENVER, CO
Erykah Badu performing “Baduizm”
Fillmore Auditorium
8 p.m.
Sunday, March 31
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Howard Gospel Easter Brunch with Ayana McDonald
11 and 2 p.m.
Famed gospel brunch at historic theater
NEW YORK CITY
B.B. King’s Blues Club and Grill
8 p.m.
90’s star on the comeback trail
