This weekend, Vin Diesel reprises his sci-fi anti-hero character in “Riddick” the third installment in the franchise. Must be nice to be Vin; he only does two films and they both turn out to be multi-film profitmakers. Oprah and T.D. Jakes come together during Jakes’ recent MegaFest and the results will be seen on “Oprah’s Lifeclass” this Sunday when the duo talk more about fatherless children. Author/professor MK Asante’s new memoir makes the case that no matter how celebrated your parents might be, you can still falter, especially in the mean streets of Philadelphia. Here’s more of what’s going on this weekend.
HOT ON TV:
All Times Eastern
Friday, September 6
“Glory Road”
AMC, 8 p.m.
Derek Luke is part of the first Black starting five in college basketball history
Saturday, September 7
“Six Little McGhees”
OWN 10 p.m.
The second season premiere shows the McGhees dealing with potty training times six
Sunday, September 8
Oprah’s Lifeclass
OWN, 9 p.m.
Bishop T.D. Jakes and Oprah discuss fatherless children
READ IT:
The son of a famous professor grows up rough and tumble in Philly but eventually finds his way through books
SEE IT:
“Riddick” -R
Vin Diesel delivers the third installment in his sci-fi franchise
“Winnie Mandela” – R
Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard star in first of two Mandela biopics; this focuses on his relationship with Winnie
IN CONCERT/EVENTS:
Friday, September 6
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Comedy Zone
10:15 p.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Warner Theater
7 p.m.
JACKSON, MS
Maze f/ Frankie Beverly and Tank
8 p.m.
Mississippi Coliseum
RICHMOND, VA
Fall Line Fest (Music, Art and Film Festival)
3- 8 p.m. (through Saturday)
The Hippodrome Theater
Saturday, September 7
HOLLYWOOD, FL
The Niche Parent Conference
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
Designed to help people enhance their social media skills plus offer entrepreneurial and business training. TJMS Senior Producer Nikki Woods will be speaking tomorrow on how to develop and grow your platform.
ATLANTA, GA
Avant w/ Jagged Edge, Case, Juvenile and Doo Doo Brown
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
7 p.m.
CHICAGO, IL
The Chicago Theatre
8 p.m.
MOBILE, AL
Saenger Theater Mobile
8 p.m.
Sunday, September 8
NEW YORK, NY
S.O.B.’s
8 p.m.
HBCU CLASSICS
To see a full list of the HBCU Classic schedule. Visit Tom Joyner’s “The HBCU Football Classics Are Coming” blog here.