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Shemar Moore is leading the “reinvention” of the 1970s television series and 2003 film, “S.W.A.T.,” which centers on a Special Weapons and Tactics team. The series premieres Nov. 2, and is billed as a “realistic and sensitive look at the brave men and women” of the L.A.P.D. Metro S.W.A.T. team. Moore plays the head of […]

Looking for love this Christmas? It might be right in your face. That’s the case for Malinda Williams, on TV anyway. She stars in Marry  Me For Christmas on Aspire. Chi-town, stand up. Beyonce’s in town and she’s ready to rock, so you better be in the house. If you can’t make it to Chicago, […]

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The slate of movies dominated by Black actors continues this holiday weekend with openings for Black Nativity starring Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker, and Long Walk to Freedom with Idris Elba and Noemie Harris as Nelson and Winnie Mandela. Heartthrob Elba is already hearing Oscar buzz around his commanding performance. BET and Centric air […]

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Its the American Music Awards again and Rihanna knows she’s taking home at least one award – the Icon Award. Believe it or not, the 25-year-old Bajan beauty has outsold most other female solo artists – including Beyonce.  Top nominee Robin Thicke will perform as well, and so will Miley Cyrus, but no word on whether […]

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This weekend, Mike Tyson lets it all hang out as the filmed version of his one-man show “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth” hits HBO. The film was directed by Spike Lee and if you were fortunate enough to see it live, you know “Iron” Mike leaves nothing on the mat as he tells the story of […]

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HOT ON TV: All Times Eastern Friday, November 1 “The Reel Story: 12 Years a Slave” 9 p.m., BET Shaun Robinson hosts a behind the scenes look at the critically acclaimed movie Saturday, November 2 “For Colored Girls” 10:30 p.m., BET Tyler Perry brings the seminal stage play to life with Thandie Newton, Janet Jackson, […]

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Are you a fan of the Tom Joyner Morning Show? Of course you are or you wouldn’t be here. This weekend you can catch J. Anthony Brown, the man himself, live and in person, if you happen to live in Detroit. For those of you who don’t, well ya missed out this time, but we’ll […]

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Head to “Baggage Claim” this weekend we promise, it won’t be a bumpy ride.  The David E. Talbert movie starring Paula Patton, Derek Luke, Jill Scott, Djimon Hounsou, Boris Kodjoe and Tremaine “Trey Songz” Neverson is full of funny moments. Comedian Chris Tucker knows all about funny moments and if you’re in Nap Town this […]

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It’s a great weekend at the movies. Depending on your age and movie preference, there’s probably something for you. Chris Brown and Laz Alonso heat up “Battle of the Year” and Hugh Jackman and Terence Howard both Oscar nominees along with Viola Davis get to do some serious acting in the gritty “Prisoners,” which is […]

This weekend Isaiah Washington returns to the big screen in “Blue Caprice” the movie based on the D.C. Sniper case. Reviewers have called the movie intense and haunting anchored by Washington’s strong performance. Terry McMillan’ latest book “Who Asked You” is available for pre-order and Mike Epps heads up to Boston, while Sinbad checks into […]

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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 […]

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It’s the Rock in the building. This weekend he and Liam Hemsworth, better known as Miley Cyrus’s on-again, off-again fiancee (though we have a feeling it’s OFF this week) team up for the heist film “Empire State.” On the music side of things, Fantasia and Toni Braxton are on the road this weekend so be […]