2020

Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant and Daughter Gianna Among Those Killed in Helicopter Crash

Today, the world is mourning the loss of iconic basketball player Kobe Bryant, and his 13 year-old daughter Gianna Maria Onore–aka Gigi, among those who died in a private helicopter crash. Reportedly, his private helicopter reported experienced engine trouble from his home in Orange County to Thousand Oaks. Reports say that they were on their […]

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OWN Renews Four of Its Hit Unscripted Love & Relationship Series

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the renewal of four of its hit unscripted series that spotlight love and relationships. “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” “Black Women OWN the Conversation” and “Ready to Love” have been picked up for second seasons, and “Black Love” has been picked up for its fourth season. The new seasons will

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WWII Veteran Lives 101 Years Eating Organic Foods and Herbs

by Lester “Mac” McCurtis William “Bill” McCurtis, Sr. (Oct.,7, 1918 – Oct., 11, 2019) born in Waverly, Alabama, the youngest of four siblings. Bill graduated from Interurban Heights Industrial Highschool in Birmingham, Alabama, where he learned the trade of a ”Cobbler” (Shoe repair)  in 1939. Soon after he joined the U.S. Navy during WWII as a

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Queen Latifah, Producers & Cast of The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel at TCA’s

On January 18, at the Winter 2020 Television Critics Association (TCA) Press Tour, executive producer and Grammy Award winner Queen Latifah, and the cast of the The Clark Sisters: The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel on Lifetime, announced the upcoming docu-drama — at The Langham in Pasadena, CA. From executive producers and Grammy Award

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Brand New Season of UNSUNG Kicks Off in February with 90s R&B Group Dru Hill, Al Jarreau and More…

TV One’s longest-running and award-winning documentary series UNSUNG continues its stellar run with an all-new season premiering Sunday, February 23 at 10 P.M. ET/9C. The season kicks off with the popular 90s R&B group Dru Hill.     The season continues with memorable stories of influential artists including rap’s first female star MC Roxanne Shante; singer/actor Christopher Williams; funk and disco band Skyy; the “Mother of Freestyle” Shannon;

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Mahershala Ali, Regina King, Olivia Coleman and Rami Malek will present at the 92nd Oscars®,

Oscar® winners Mahershala Ali, Olivia Colman, Regina King and Rami Malek will present at the 92nd Oscars®, show producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain announced today.  All return to the Oscars stage after winning last year in their respective acting categories.  The Oscars will air live Sunday, February 9, on ABC. “We love the

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Spike Lee Makes History: Named Cannes Film Festival Jury President

It was announced that Academy award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee has been selected to head the 73rd Cannes Film Festival jury. This makes him the first Black president of the jury, which consists of Lee’s contemporaries of movie professionals who will select which film receives the festival’s highest honor: the Palme d’Or. Lee is no stranger

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Robyn Lattiker-Johnson Joins OWN as head of unscripted Development, Programming & Specials

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that Robyn Lattaker-Johnson is joining the network as Head of OWN Unscripted Development, Programming & Specials. She reports to OWN president, Tina Perry, in this role and will focus on developing a variety of unscripted programs for the network’s core African-American female audience. “Robyn is a seasoned executive with

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