TV & Film
With all the new black networks in place, that means more black programming options. And that means more comedy shows on TV. Over-the-air network Bounce TV, the only black network currently available without a cable subscription, introduces their second original series “Uptown Comic,” hosted by Joe Torry. Shot at Atlanta’s Uptown Comedy Corner, the show […]
Sources close to production tell TMZ that Jennifer Williams, Kesha Nichols and Royce Reed will be replaced next season. So far, no word on who will take their spots. TMZ cites sources who say producers will give word to the women any day now to drop what they called “dead weight” from the show. Royce […]
Ever wanted to date a celebrity? Well, on “The Choice,” several ladies and guys get that chance, but here’s the twist – they have no idea what celebrity it is. Using the chair-spinning idea of “The Voice,” the wannabe celeb daters are unseen by the celebrities until they sound interesting enough to be turned around. […]
If you didn’t know, the Science Channel cast Morgan Freeman as the host of its new series, “Through the Wormhole.” Having played God on screen in several films, it’s a role that Freeman seems comfortable with. In fact, he really believes he IS God. We found that out when he sat down with TheWrap to talk […]
Another day, another reality show. Meet the ladies of VH1′s new reality show “Hollywood Exes.” The series stars Nicole Murphy (ex-wife of Eddie Murphy – 13 years), Jessica Canseco (ex-wife of Jose Canseco – 4 years), Sheree Fletcher (ex-wife of Will Smith – 3 years), Mayte Garcia (ex-wife of Prince – 3 years), and Andrea […]
"Love and Hip-Hop's" favorite couple, Jim Jones and Crissy Lampkin, will not be returning to the show next season. But, dry your eyes fans the couple will be starring in their own spin-off next season. Lampkin explained to "Vibe" magazine, “Jimmy and I have our own show now. There’s definitely gonna be drama. We love […]
NEW YORK (AP) — If video-of-the-year nominee Usher wins at the BET Awards this summer, he won't be far away: He's agreed to perform at the show. Rappers 2 Chainz and Big Sean also will take the stage at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1 in Los Angeles. They join previously announced performers Nicki Minaj […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Grammy Awards producers learned of Whitney Houston's death less than 24 hours before the live telecast, they scrapped parts of the script, added performances and puzzled over how best to honor the Grammy-winning singer who died unexpectedly at age 48. Host LL Cool J said addressing the Grammy audience at […]
In Hollywood, they’ll try anything twice. In this case, the TV show “Dallas” is coming back 21 years after its triumphant first run. The original "Dallas" ran for 13 years, and inspired one of the most famous cliffhangers in TV history with it’s “Who Shot J.R.?” storyline. Then, as in now, Larry Hagman plays family […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A pig-tailed girl whose favorite accessory is a pink stethoscope has become a symbol of pride and hope for black women in medicine and the daughters they want to inspire. Doc McStuffins, the African-American title character of an animated TV series for children, dreams of becoming an M.D. and, for now, […]
Soul songstress Mary J. Blige’s career is picking up quite a bit of steam these days as she flips the switch from singing to acting. Blige has been struck by drama fever, landing the role of Dr. Betty Shabazz in the upcoming TV film “Parallel Lives.” The film is set to portray the lives of […]
Washington D.C. Councilmember Marion Barry confessed to seeing and loving the box-office hit ‘Snow White and The Huntsman.’ Barry gave his own personal movie review on Twitter: “Guys, I was coerced n2 seeing Snow White. Gotta confess, it was an action-packed fairytale! Timeless battle b/w good v evil.Hint:good wins;)” This isn’t the first time […]
