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Urban One revealed the honorees for “URBAN ONE HONORS,” set to tape on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA. This year’s two-hour telecast theme is “Best in Black” and premieres during Black History Month on Sunday, February 25, 2024, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.
“URBAN ONE HONORS” is the ultimate celebration of Black Excellence, acknowledging individuals whose remarkable achievements and significant contributions have left an indelible mark on the arts, media, music, and the community. This year’s distinguished recipients include Dionne Warwick, recognized as the Lifetime Achievement Honoree; Chlöe, celebrated as the Generation Next Honoree; Frankie Beverly, honored as a Living Legend, and Donald Lawrence, acclaimed for his Inspirational Impact.
"As we unveil the lineup for this year's ‘URBAN ONE HONORS,’ we are delighted to highlight the incredible musical journeys of Dionne Warwick, Chlöe, Frankie Beverly, and Donald Lawrence. Their selection as honorees is a recognition of their profound impact on both music and culture, spanning generations,” says Michelle Rice, President of TV One and CLEO TV, " From soulful ballads to timeless contributions and contemporary brilliance, these iconic artists have not only shaped the musical landscape but have also contributed significantly to the cultural fabric of our society. Each honoree represents a unique chapter in the story of music, and we are honored to celebrate their enduring legacies at this year's Urban One Honors: Best In Black."
Teyana Taylor, Bebe Winans, Damon Little, Angie Stone, October London, alongside a reunion featuring KeKe Wyatt, Chanté Moore, and Nicci Gilbert (cast of R&B Divas) round out the star-studded lineup of performers and presenters with additional names to be announced. GRAMMY™ Award-winning singer and actress LeToya Luckettreturns to host the event’s “Backstage Pass,” featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers, and presenters.
Sponsors for Urban One Honors include Ally, P&G, Rocket Mortgage, Subaru, Intuit TurboTax, Walt Disney World® Resort, and Walmart.
“URBAN ONE HONORS” is produced for TV One by James Seppelfrick of The Cheat Code. Marilyn Gill is the Executive Producer. Myriam Leger will serve as Director and Daniel Moore as Music Director. Kashon Powell is the Vice President of Programming for Radio One and Susan Henry is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production for TV One.
LIFETIME TO DEBUT THE RAW AND COMPELLING DOCUMENTARY
WHERE IS WENDY WILLIAMS?
AS A TWO-NIGHT EVENT DEBUTING FEBRUARY 24 & 25
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 2, 2023) – After Wendy Williams was placed under a financial guardianship and her hit talk show was unexpectedly canceled, she was determined to make a career comeback. Opening the doors to her private life like never before, cameras chronicled her comeback journey to reclaim her life and legacy despite facing health issues and personal turbulence.
With unparalleled access granted by Wendy to film with her and her family for nearly two years, what was captured was not what anyone expected. The four and a half hour, two-night documentary event, Where is Wendy Williams? will debut on Saturday, February 24 and 25 at 8pm ET/PT on Lifetime. On the Friday night prior on February 23, Lifetime will encore Wendy’s biopic, Wendy Williams: The Movie and her 2021 documentary, Wendy Williams: What a Mess.
“Wendy has been part of the Lifetime family for over a decade and during that time, we partnered with Wendy for her revealing biopic and doc,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN. “But her story is not finished. There is so much more to it. Nobody truly knew the depths of Wendy’s reality so we hope that what our cameras captured can help shine a light on what she is facing now.”
“I'm gonna tell you something, if it happens to me, it could happen to you,” said Wendy Williams in the documentary.
“This was a complex project – and it became a labor of love for everyone involved,” said executive producer Mark Ford, Creature Films. “We are grateful to Wendy and her family for their utmost commitment to honesty, even when painful – in this documentary.”
Over the course of nearly two years, cameras chronicled the former television host and radio star Wendy Williams’ on the next phase of her life, following the end of her iconic talk show. The documentary provides a raw, honest and unfiltered reality of Wendy’s life after she was placed under financial guardianship, shedding light on the vulnerabilities that has turned Wendy into the Hot Topic herself. Suffering mental and physical issues, Wendy’s delicate state of mind, erratic behavior and declining health were all captured by the cameras. Where is Wendy Williams? is the story of Wendy’s journey to resurrect her career, and what filmmakers discovered along the way. But many questions remain - who truly has Wendy’s best interest at heart? Is she healthy now? And Where is Wendy Williams?
Throughout the airing of the program and on Lifetime’s social media platforms, Lifetime will drive messaging to mylifetime.com/WendyWilliams, directing viewers to a range of resources including SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), NAMI for Mental Health Resources, and information and resources for Graves’s Disease and Lymphedema.
Where is Wendy Williams? is produced by Entertainment One (eOne) and Creature Films for Lifetime. Executive producers include Wendy Williams, Kevin Hunter Jr, Will Selby, Tara Long, Mark Ford, Pat Lambert and Erica Hanson who also serves as showrunner. Brie Miranda Bryant serves as executive producer for Lifetime.
A VALENTINE’S DAY TREAT FOR FANS OF
“TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA,”
CLEO TV ANNOUNCES RETURN OF POPULAR DRAMA
10 Episode Second Season to Heat Up Screens This Summer
SILVER SPRING, Md. (February 14, 2024) - The newest season of CLEO TV’s “TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA” promises to capture the drama and intensity of the characters’ darkest secrets in an explosive way. In season two, the group navigates a shocking underworld, grappling with blurred moral lines. Amidst the criminal chaos, the characters also untangle their tumultuous love lives, adding a layer of complexity to the storyline. As the group faces choices that will shape their destinies and the fate of their loved ones, "TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA" promises a gripping season filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and the relentless pursuit of survival and love in Atlanta.
Power couple Roni and Caleb Davis are the creators of the “TOUGH LOVE” franchise which began as a web series in 2017. The Emmy®-nominated drama series, starting with “TOUGH LOVE (NYC), led the couple to multiple successful spinoff series based in different regional locations: “TOUGH LOVE: LA” and “TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA”, both of which made their network debut on CLEO TV.
“With the TOUGH LOVE franchise, Roni and Caleb have mastered the art of storytelling that captures the realities of Black millennial relationships across multiple urban regions,” says Dexter Cole, SVP, Program Scheduling and Acquisitions at TV One. “We are thrilled to bring another season of this highly successful anthology series to CLEO TV and to see how each character again manages to take Atlanta by storm.”
The second season of “TOUGH LOVE: ATLANTA” recently wrapped production and includes ten half-hour episodes. The new season debuts on CLEO TV this Summer.
About the Cast:
Anissa LaShay (Jackie)
Anissa LaShay takes over the role of “Jackie” for the series second season. An actor and producer, LaShay is known for her roles in “Auntie’s Dearest,” “Two’s A Couple , 3’s A Crowd” and “About Him: The Other Side.”
Julian Horton (Drew)
Born in Philadelphia, but raised in Atlanta, GA, Julian Horton is a multi-hyphenate figure who has found success in sports, music, and in film and television. Working with JK Simmons and Uzo Aduba, Horton can be seen in the STX film, “National Champions” that is available via Netflix. Horton has also recently appeared on BET and Amazon Prime in the movies “Ruined” and “The Re-Education of Molly Singer” and soon to be released Black Spartans alongside Neal McDonough and J. Alphonse Nicholson.
Kadeem Isaiah (Kenny)
Kadeem Isaiah, a native of Atlanta, GA, by way of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Having a background in musicianship and visual arts has opened his interest in the craft of telling stories. Since his discovery, Kadeem has graced screens worldwide on a national level in episodic television and feature films.
Alisha S. Ward (Lisa)
Alisha Ward grew up in Lagrange Georgia. As a kid She would run around creating imaginary adventures. She has landed roles in various projects, including “Mike” on Hulu, “Finding Happy” on Bounce TV, “How Did I Get Here “on Pureflix, “Forbidden Fruit,” “Read Between The Lines,” “False Advertisement,” “A. Love's Journey,” “Line Sisters” on Lifetime, “All The Queen's Men” on BET.
Ashanti Harris (Iesha)
Ashanti Harris is an actress whose magnetic performances have left an indelible mark on the screen. Harris has roles in shows like "A La Carte" on AllBLK, "The Lost Sex Tape" on Tubi, "Finding Happy" on Bounce TV, and "ATL Homicide" on TV One. She’s proven her versatility and acting prowess. In a standout achievement, Harris achieved success by winning the "Shoot Your Shot" showcase at the 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF), earning her a leading role alongside Omarion in an upcoming series on ALLBLK.
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Nine-time GRAMMY Award nominee and Curb | Word Entertainment artist Natalie Grant has released her soulful gospel rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” with one of Gospel Music’s top artists, Tasha Cobbs Leonard. Originally written by Paul Simon and released by Simon & Garfunkel in 1970 and inspired by a classic gospel song, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” is a call to come together in unity during otherwise turbulent times. To record the moving rendition, Grant and Cobbs Leonard performed live with full backing band at Blackbird Studio in Nashville to capture the performance as it happened, with no overdub or post-production tuning. Listen to “Bridge Over Troubled Water” featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Back Stage
DAMAGED BUT NOT DESTROYED
By #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Todd
A WaterBrook Hardcover | On Sale 10/3/23
Main Stage
Spotlight Event
IT’S HER WORLD… BUT CAN SHE HAVE IT ALL?
KEKE WYATT TRIES TO BALANCE MOTHERHOOD, MARRIAGE, HER CAREER, AND MORE IN ALL-NEW SERIES, KEKE WYATT’S WORLD,
PREMIERING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 9PM ET ON WE tv
GRAMMY NOMINATED JAMES FORTUNE
RELEASES NEW EP - WORTH IT
New EP Features Standout Collaborations with
Waka Flocka Flame, Monica and Zacardi Cortez
Nashville, TN (February 9, 2024) – Today, two-time GRAMMY® nominated, Billboard Music and NAACP Image Award winning, inspirational artist, Koryn Hawthorne, releases her brand new album, ON GOD, today. ON GOD is available now, wherever music is sold and streamed digitally.
Preceded by the singles, "Look At God", "Cry" and "Cut Em Off," the brand-new album showcases Hawthorne’s ability to transcend across all genres, showcasing her signature vocals. Having carved a lane of her own, Hawthorne provides a refreshing blend of gospel, pop, hip-hop and R&B. Hawthorne is best known for being a finalist in season 8 of NBC's reality TV singing competition The Voice, placing fourth place as a member on Pharrell Williams' team.
After finishing in 4th place on The Voice, Hawthorne got signed to RCA Inspiration. Since placing 4th she has been seen as a guest star on WE tv’s Mary Mary, Bounce’s Saints & Sinners and OWN’s “Greenleaf.” Koryn went on to shatter Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs Chart in 2018 claiming the title of longest reign by a female artist, with her infectious #1 smash hit “Won't He Do It” - garnering RIAA-Certified Gold® recognition. Hawthorne recently starred in the Peacock original film, PRAISE THIS, portraying mean-girl, “Fallon.”
ON TV
WATCH THE TRAILER FOR LIFETIME'S
PRIDE: A SEVEN DEADLY SINS STORY
FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS T.D. JAKES,
DERRICK WILLIAMS AND SHAUN ROBINSON,
LIFETIME PRESENTS THE NEXT TITLE IN ITS
SEVEN DEADLY SINS MOVIE ANTHOLOGY
PRIDE: A SEVEN DEADLY SINS STORY
STARRING GRAMMY WINNERS STEPHANIE MILLS
& ERICA CAMPBELL—
THOMAS “NEPHEW TOMMY” MILES & KEEYA KING
PREMIERES APRIL 8
URL: https://youtu.be/X80mWWXZ2FA
Following the immensely popular Seven Deadly Sins movies—Lust, Envy, Wrath and Greed—Lifetime continues the anthology with a new sin and new movie, Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story.
Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story tells the story of reality TV star Birdie Moore (Stephanie Mills), whose carefully constructed world starts to crumble — like the baked goods that catapulted her to fame — when her family secrets are brought to light. To salvage her legacy, Birdie must let go of the pride that estranged her from her daughter. Birdie’s pride also prevents her from seeing that her son Gabe Moore (Thomas Miles) is actually a thieving opportunist and that her granddaughter Ella Boudreaux (Keeya King) is just a lost twenty-something trying to build up her life after some missteps. While pride helped drive Birdie’s success, it also made her blind to what was happening around her. Will Birdie finally be able to see and admit the truth, or face the consequences of her pride? Hi-Res Photos Available Here
LIFETIME AND A&E TO SIMULCAST THE DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL
TLC FOREVER
CELEBRATING THE STORY OF THE ICONIC AND REVOLUTIONARY TOP SELLING AMERICAN FEMALE GROUP OF ALL TIME,
PREMIERING JUNE 3
THE DOCUMENTARY FEATURES
T-BOZ AND CHILLI TELLING THEIR STORY IN THEIR OWN WORDS
FROM ACADEMY AWARD AND EMMY AWARD® WINNER ROGER ROSS
WILLIAMS, EMMY® WINNER GEOFF MARTZ AND DIRECTOR MATT KAY
LOS ANGELES, CA (March 8, 2023) – Known for their powerful and award-winning documentary storytelling, Lifetime and A&E will simulcast the new two-hour documentary TLC Forever, chronicling the journey of the top-selling American female group of all time who led the way with their music, message, and their style. The special documents the revolutionary group that broke boundaries, influenced an entire generation and survived against all odds as T-Boz and Chilli tell their story for the first time in a feature documentary. TLC Forever is directed by Matthew Kay and is executive-produced by Academy Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning director Roger Ross Williams (The Apollo) and his production company with Emmy® Award-winning producer Geoff Martz, One Story Up. TLC Forever will simulcast on Lifetime and A&E on Saturday, June 3rd at 8pm ET/PT.
SEASON TWO OF ALLBLK'S MILLENNIAL DRAMEDY, À LA CARTE
IS AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING NOW
Kandi Burruss, Juan Gil, and Xavier Avila Star Alongside
Newcomers Shani Marq, India Love and Alex Jacke
Tami Roman, Romeo Miller, Aspen Kennedy, Terayle Hill, and Leon Fleisher Recur; Tammy Rivera Guest Stars
WE tv gathered Atlanta VIP’s for an advanced screening of its all-new reality series, Toya & Reginae, at IPIC Theaters in Atlanta, GA. Following the screening, invited guests joined the cast and crew at The Blue Room for a celebratory cocktail reception. Toya & Reginae will premiere on Thursday, August 24 at 9pm ET, with new episodes available on popular AMC Networks streaming service ALLBLK every Monday.
Amazon Freevee Debuts Official Trailer for
Coming-of-Age Sports Docuseries
God. Family. Football., Available Now
Series follows legendary high school football coach Denny Duron,
as he returns as head coach at Evangel Christian Academy
for the first time in 30 years
NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson serves as an Executive Producer
with Propagate and Watershed Producing
NEW MUSIC
Six-time GRAMMY® nominee and two-time GMA Dove Award® winning singer, songwriter, and musician DOE releases a new song today, "HOLY HANDS" (RCA Inspiration/Life Room Label). Listen HERE.
The song, penned by DOE along with Jonathan McReynolds, Rickey Slikk Muzik Offord, Juan Winans, Kelby Shavon Johnson, Jr., Jesse Paul Barrera, Jeffrey Castro Bernat, and Timothy Ferguson, is a self declaration of self empowerment. "Holy Hands" reminds listeners that they are good enough in the eyes and heart of God.
11X STELLAR AWARD WINNER PASTOR MIKE JR.
RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM, IMPOSSIBLE
Featuring the 2023 Anthem, “Winning” and Billboard Gospel #1 Single “Amazing
IMPOSSIBLE Features Collaborations with Tamela Mann, Kierra Sheard-Kelly,
James Fortune, Adia, 1K Phew, Tvinci and Angela McClure
Pastor Mike Jr., Set to Make Daytime TV Debut on
“The Tamron Hall Show” Monday, February 13th
LISA WINANS REBRANDS AS LISA NICOLE
WITH NEW SOLO SINGLE RELEASE "SAME GOD"
DARE Records announced the new single from Lisa Nicole (aka Lisa Winans). "Same God" from Lisa Nicole is available now wherever music is sold and streamed. Follow Lisa Nicole on social media using the handle @the_Papergirl.
"Same God" is a beautifully written contemporary Christian worship song. The simplicity and sincerity of the music make the song intimately impactful. The instrumentation is intentionally light to ensure the words are the main focus. The background vocals enter with a war cry to the God who always comes through. Lisa Nicole's voice has a richness that elevates Same God from simple to life changing. Her gift perfectly announces that "with You, all things are possible." Lisa Nicole's anointing lends the song a humbling and empowering credibility. The instrumentation and vocals blend perfectly and balance each other throughout the song. Everyone on the track is spiritually entuned with this worship moment. Same God is written in a way that reflects a wave.
It begins calmly, reaches a powerful climax, and settles peacefully with the text, "you are the same God." This song will speak to every Christian who desires an intimate connection with God, the Rock of Ages. Lisa Nicole ends reflectively with the text, "You won't let me fall…You are the same God!"
Stellar Award winning, Todd Dulaney releases a new single in collaboration with Bishop Hezekiah Walker, titled, "It's Working."
"It's Working", recorded live on September 17, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Chicago, is an energic and empowering declaration that God is in control, so everything will work out. The combined musical skills of Todd Dulaney and Hezekiah Walker encourage and motivate listeners to press through every adversity. Dulaney begins the celebration by presenting the lyrics and theme in his well-known contemporary style. This section is reflective of an in-person Praise & Worship experience. A seamless transition shifts to the powerhouse choir sound, which has kept Hezekiah Walker at the forefront of the Gospel industry for decades. "It's Working" includes the often-anticipated multiple modulations which are part of the Hezekiah Walker signature sound. This track includes all the components needed for an intense praise party. The choir and band drive the song with the text, "It will always work out for me… it's working out for me.
For more information on Todd Dulaney, visit: www.todddulaneyland.com
MNRK Music Group announces GRAMMY-Nominated, MAJOR. has just release a new R&B/Soul single track titled, "Baby Will You Love Me".
"Baby Will You Love Me" instantly reminds the listener of a contemporary version of Motown. The love song begins with the question, “Baby, will you love me forever and always?” This question repeats throughout the song creating a unifying thread. Major describes the incredible love he has found in the woman who has stolen his heart. In addition to being a plea for her love, the song describes this perfect woman and MAJOR.’s long-term aspirations. The instruments and background vocals create the ideal support for the main vocals. Catchy and singable, every listener will easily remember the song. MAJOR.’s smooth and silky voice perfectly brings the words to life, and he showcases his highly developed falsetto in his final emphatic plea. Throughout "Baby Will You Love Me", MAJOR. pours out his heart in hopes that he will receive the decisive Yes!
There is a meaning behind his birth name MAJOR. (spelled with all caps and a period at the end) but even more purpose behind his music. The multi-faceted singer delivers a soulful-pop sound to the new age. MAJOR.'s distinct voice and cool presence gives birth to an aura that he exudes from the inside out. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has a message of hope and inspiration to aspiring young artists. Follow MAJOR. on social media using the handle @NowThatsMajor. The single, "Baby Will You Love Me," is available now, wherever music is sold and streamed.
(Nashville, TN) – September 30, 2022 – Motown Gospel (a division of Capitol CMG/Capitol and Universal Music Group) celebrates the release of, Love, Evvie McKinney, the highly anticipated full-length album from, “The Four: Battle for Stardom on FOX,” season one winner, Evvie McKinney. McKinney’s debut album Love, Evvie McKinney, is available for purchase here. Additionally, the spectacular visual for her buzzworthy song, "Church" is available for viewing.
McKinney’s 2020 debut single, “Bring the Whole Hood,” (co-written with her musical mentor, pop icon Meghan Trainor), showcased the emerging star's powerhouse vocals and solidified her as “one to watch.” McKinney’s second single, “Just Like God” blends together genres of soul, rock, R&B, and gospel to create a unique sound that beautifully showcases Evvie’s range and musicality. “Just Like God,” reached number one on the Billboard Gospel National Airplay chart in 2022.
GLOBAL MUSIC STAR HLE MAKES U.S. DEBUT
WITH NEW SINGLE
“YOU’RE THE WORTHY ONE”
GRAMMYⓇ NOMINEE DOE PRESENTS
“A NIGHT OF CLARITY”
SOLO TOUR,
AND RELEASES NEW HOLIDAY TRACK
“O COME, O COME EMMANUEL” FEAT. IAMSON
Photo Credit: Artimio Black
TRIBL Records, in partnership with Faith City Music, celebrate the release of the new album, WELCOME TO FAITH CITY, from GRAMMY, Dove, and Stellar Award nominated artist Tim Bowman, Jr & Faith City Music. Bowman & Faith City Music seek to deconstruct and redefine the concept of worship with their new album, WELCOME TO FAITH CITY, available now.
Photo Credit: Faith City Music