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Jun 29 2016

Ed Gordon to Produce & Host Bounce TV’s 1st News Magazine Show

Bounce TV announced today that production has commenced on Ed Gordon, the network’s first entry into the primetime news magazine format, and the show’s premiere date has been scheduled for Tues. Sept. 13 at 10:00 p.m. (ET). Multiple award-winning and well-respected television journalist Ed Gordon will produce and host the series of one-hour specials in which he’ll sit down […]

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Jun 28 2016

Finally! The Trailer for Issa Rae’s ‘Insecure’ is Here!

We’ve been following Issa Rae since her youtube series Awkward Black Girl and First and are so excited to finally be watching the trailer for her new comedy show on HBO, Insecure. Rae is an emerging comedic icon and has been incredibly inspiring to black girls across the internet and globe, so it’s awesome to see her work come alive

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Jun 25 2016

New Film Transforms Fatherhood in Bad Dad Rehab

Actors Robert Ri’chard (Coach Carter),Wesley Jonathan (The Soul Man), Rick Gonzalez (Coach Carter) and Rob Riley (Hit The Floor) are four fine, and talented actors starring in TV One’s new film, Bad Dad Rehab, premiering July 3, 7 PM ET. In a teleconference on Friday, the cast and production team gave TCV the scoop and let’s

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Jun 24 2016

McDonald’s® 365Black® Star-Studded Awards Kick off Essence

The 13th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards are set to bring every day heroes and celebrities from across the country to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event will take place during ESSENCE Festival® weekend and recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions to the African-American community.

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Jun 23 2016

It’s About to Go Down: Top Summer Music Festivals

Now that summer is finally here, it’s about to pop off! Music lovers have waited all year long for this time of the year, to listen to their favorite artists perform in typically an all day outdoor setting, well into the night, under the stars for two to four all day long music festivals. With

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Jun 21 2016

Tyler Perry Announces New Show On TLC

TLC started production with Tyler Perry Studios on the network’s first scripted series TOO CLOSE TO HOME, written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry. Production began this week in Atlanta at Tyler Perry Studios new studio lot located on the former Fort McPherson army base. The eight-part drama tells the story of a young woman who

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Jun 20 2016

6 Summer Films to Cool Off With

Looking to cool off this summer? Without getting wet? Nothing beats two and one half hours spent in the cool comfort of movie theater air-conditioning. Here are our picks for summer films to cool off with: Central Intelligence, The Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart action comedy is a Warner Bros./Time Warner Inc. Bullied as a teen for being

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Jun 17 2016

Music Spotlight: Guordan Banks Earns No. 1 Billboard Spot

Guordan (pronounced Jour-dan) Banks, a Philadelphia-born singer/songwriter, earned his first Billboard No. 1 as his soulful “Keep you In Mind” rose 2-1 on the Adult R&B Songs Chart in the June 11th edition. The song ascended 6 percent in spins at the format according to Nielsen Music. The song continues to stay in the Top 5,

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Jun 17 2016

Chocolate Chat: The Heart and Soul of Being a Dad

There is something commanding about a father’s love. Fathers are made up of dependable men who can be our spiritual source of knowledge, strength, courage and most importantly unconditional love. They carry a strong and comforting presence that lets us know that we are loved and protected. In honor of Father’s Day, we’ve rounded up four fathers:

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Jun 17 2016

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Hosts private screening of “Greenleaf”

Pictured Oprah Winfrey (Executive Producer and recurring role as Mavis McCready) along with “Greenleaf” cast/(Photo Credit: Mark Davis/Getty Images. Last night, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network hosted a private screening event at The Lot in West Hollywood to celebrate the premiere of “Greenleaf” the network’s highly anticipated new original drama series. The family megachurch series, which features Oprah’s

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