TV & Film
MSNBC is making some changes in it’s daytime lineup. Actually, it’s taking advantage of the fact that host Dylan Rattigan is leaving and has decided to try something new. It’s replacing Rattigan with “The Cycle.” Journalist and outspoken pop culture commentator Touré will be one of the hosts. Besides Touré, the program will feature conservative […]
All the important folks in the world of black filmmaking will be in one place this week – Miami. The 16th American Black Film Festival takes place there from Wednesday through Sunday and if you have any interest in black film, you should be there, too. Tracee Ellis Ross is this year’s ambassador and will […]
Don’t feel sorry for Angela Bofill. That is the message you get in the July 2 episode of TV One’s new season of “Unsung.” The statuesque New York-born Latina diva is credited as one of the singers who created the Quiet Storm movement. Despite two devastating strokes in January 2006 and July 2007, Bofill says […]
Best known for either her role in the hit movie "ATL" or being the mother of one of rapper Lil'Wayne's children, actress Lauren London has landed a new gig. According to reports, London will be replacing Tia Mowry on BET's hit series the "The Game." She will be starring as a new character, a former […]
R. Kelly’s injured ex-wife had a Janet Jackson moment on “Access Hollywood Live” this morning, sending TV producers scrambling for the censor button. Andrea Kelly, there to promote her new VH1 reality show “Hollywood Exes,” was on crutches after suffering a foot injury during a dancing incident. As she hobbled onto the set with her […]
Laila Ali and Terry Crews are among the stars in “Stars Earn Stripes,” a new military-themed reality show to premiere on NBC. Eight celebrities will gather at a remote training facility where they’ll tackle difficult missions inspired by real military exercises. Each will be paired with an “operative” who is a member or former member […]
According to reports, actress Keisha Knight Pulliam, best known for her role as "Rudy" on the "Cosby Show" is reportedly the next star to be joining the popular tv series "Real Housewives of Atlanta." A few months ago, long time cast member Sheree Whitfield was dropped from the show and there has yet to be […]
It was a classic case of overshare when the former boxer made a point to inform a live TV audience that he had his fair share of venereal diseases and prostitutes. Appearing on “Today” with Spike Lee to promote their new Broadway show “Mike Tyson: The Undisputed Truth,” the one time heavyweight champ got defensive […]
Ice T may now be better known to TV fans as Detective Odafin Tutuola on “Law and Order SVU,” but to rap fans, he’ll always be the guy who put his then wife, Darlene, in a veeery revealing bathing suit on the cover of his now-famous1987 album “Power.” Now in his 50’s, Ice T was […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Arsenio Hall is returning to TV's late-night scene, where he flourished with a talk show two decades ago. CBS Television Distribution says it is developing a syndicated nightly talk show with the 57-year-old actor and comedian. The company said Monday that the show is set to premiere in fall 2013. Hall […]
BET has found an unusual way to showcase its awards nominees this year – Hits from the Streets is back. The affable comic personality will host “The Chosen,” BET’s half hour nomination show that will feature specially selected nominees getting a visit from Hits to deliver their official nomination letter. Hits will also give each […]
Cedric the Entertainer seems like the kind of guy that you know – he could easily be your uncle, your father, your cousin or your brother. Maybe that’s why people enjoy him so much. Apparently, he’s got a face and personality made for TV because he almost always has a job. This year is no […]
