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Lena Waithe, Martin Lawrence, Cameron Hamilton & Lauren Speed, Lance Gross Attend “BOOMERANG” on BET S2 Premiere

Last night, BET Networks celebrated the season two premiere of its Lena Waithe and Halle Berry executive produced show “BOOMERANG,” at Paramount Studios. Show cast members Tequan Richmond, Tetona Jackson, Lala Milan, Dime Davis, Leland B. Martin and RJ Walker were in attendance. Following the success of Lena Waithe’s BOOMERANG first season, the half-hour subversive, smart, serialized comedy that is fielded by romance, friendship, gender politics and more returns […]

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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s daughter Zaya Among Honorees at the Sixth Annual Truth Award

LOS ANGELES – Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) in association with award-winning actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph and her non-profit organization, The DIVA Foundation, hosted the Sixth Annual Truth Awards on the evening of Saturday, March 7.  Among the attendees were Gabrielle Union (“L.A’s Finest,” “Being Mary Jane”), Dwyane Wade (Former NBA player), Zaya Wade (Transgender

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Rihanna, Lizzo, Jamie Foxx and More honored for Black Excellence at the NAACP Image Awards

 Rihanna was this years recipient of NAACP President’s Award. The honor is bestowed on an entertainer whose commitment to philanthropy is unparalleled. Rihanna’s chosen charities which include: The Clara Lionel Foundation, Raising Malawi and UNICEF and was honored at the NAACP Image Awards show, which was broadcast live this year on BET, and introduced to the stage

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Actress Ja’Net Dubois, of Good Times and Co-Founder of PAFF Dies at 74

There’s been another sad loss in the world of entertainment, Ja’Net Dubois, who famously played the iconic Willona Woods on the classic sitcom “Good Times,” According to TMZ, Dubois was found dead in her sleep on Tuesday. She was just 74 years-old. She also famously performed the catchy theme song for another sitcom, The Jeffersons.  Fans

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Bruno Mars and Janet Jackson to Headline 2020 Essence Fest

The 2020 Essence Festival continues its 50th anniversary celebration lineup with the announcement of Grammy-Award winning megastar and first time festival performer, Bruno Mars. Also headlining is superstar Janet Jackson, is returning with her just announced and highly-anticipated Black Diamond World Tour. Patti Labelle, Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Elephant Man, Janelle Monae, Raphael Saadiq, and

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[PHOTOS] 50 Cent-Produced New ABC Series ‘FOR LIFE’ Premiere (NYC)

Cast and Executive producers celebrated the premiere of ABC upcoming series, FOR LIFE, held at the Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center on Wednesday, February 5th in New York City. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson executive produces this fictional serialized legal and family drama. FOR LIFE , inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., is about prisoner Aaron Wallace (Nicholas

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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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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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