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Tick Toks! Toks Olagundoye, “The Neighbors” Interview
Written by Kam Williams
Sentinel Contributing Writer 06 December 2012
    Born in Lagos, Toks Olagundoye was raised not only in Nigeria but also in Switzerland and England. The exotic Nigerian-Norwegian beauty moved to the United States to attend Smith College where ... read more >>
John Legend sells sitcom based on his life
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 December 2012
  John Legend is taking his talents to the world of television comedy. The nine-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter has just sold an untitled sitcom based on his life.   According to Deadline, ... read more >>
Spike Lee’s “Bad 25″ makes Thanksgiving TV debut on ABC
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 November 2012
  This year marks the 25th anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson’s album Bad, his 1987 follow-up to the 1982 mega-smash Thriller. Bad was another critical, artistic and financial triumph ... read more >>
The Africa Channel to Air Highlights from the 7th Annual "Taste of Soul" Family Festival
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 November 2012
Special to Premiere Thursday, November 22 at 7:00pm PST with Repeat Broadcasts Planned   The Africa Channel will air highlights from the 7th Annual "Taste of Soul" Family Festival on Thursday, November ... read more >>
Kareem Abdul – Jabbar and hip hop legend Chuck D pair for “Iconoclasts”
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 October 2012
  SUNDANCE CHANNEL AND GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT® ANNOUNCE NBA ALL STAR KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR AND HIP HOP LEGEND CHUCK D AS THE FINAL PAIRING FOR SEASON SIX OF ICONOCLASTS Finale Episode of the Ground-Breaking ... read more >>
First Lady Michelle Obama to Appear on “Steve Harvey”
Written by Sentinel Wire Service 02 October 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama to Appear on “Steve Harvey” Chicago, IL – First Lady Michelle Obama will tape an episode of the all-new daytime show “Steve Harvey” that will air on Wednesday, October ... read more >>
Ex-NFL star Strahan becomes Kelly Ripa's co-host
Written by FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press 06 September 2012
Former football player Michael Strahan, right, poses Kelly Ripa on the set of the newly named "Live! with Kelly and Michael" on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP ... read more >>
Did Nene Leakes Reject A Reality Show Spin-Off?
Written by Special to the NNPA from The Defender Network 23 August 2012
    Sounds like the most popular “Real Housewife” reality star on Bravo isn’t ready for her own reality show yet. Last year, rumors began that NeNe was going to have her own reality show shot ... read more >>
OWN ANNOUNCES FALL PROGRAMMING LINEUP
Written by Sentinel News Service 03 August 2012
    Oprah Winfrey and Stephen Colbert in Charleston, South Carolina   © 2012 Harpo Inc./George Burns   OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today new series and returning favorites coming ... read more >>
Mariah Carey in the mix for 'Idol'
Written by Associated Press 19 July 2012
  This June 2, 2012 file photo shows American singer Mariah Carey performing during a concert in Monaco. A person familiar with the singing competition series "American Idol" negotiations say Carey is ... read more >>
Cosby star: New show about 'positive black family'
Written by STACEY PLAISANCE | Associated Press 11 July 2012
  This image released by NBC shows actors Anthony Anderson as Gary, left, and Tempestt Bledsoe as Marny, in a scene from the series "Guys with Kids," premiering Sept. 26, 2012 on NBC. Bledsoe says she's ... read more >>
Aspire: Magic Johnson's channel for black families
Written by FRAZIER MOORE | Associated Press 05 July 2012
  This June 27, 2012 photo released by Starpix shows former NBA basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson during the launch of the Aspire Television Network in New York. Aspire, which signed on during ... read more >>
Cedric "The Entertainer" & Niecy Nash bring Soul to TV
Written by Brandon I. Brooks (Assistant Managing Editor) 15 June 2012
  Niecy Nash & Cedric "The Entertainer"  By Brandon I. BrooksAssistant Managing Editor Cedric “The Entertainer” is coming back to television with his own new original series, “The Soul Man.”Starring ... read more >>
R&B singer Keyshia Cole returns to BET in new docu-drama, 'Family First'
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 May 2012
BET Networks has announced production of its new original docu-drama, KEYSHIA COLE: FAMILY FIRST. Keyshia Cole's evolution from a promising R& B star to a multi-platinum selling artist was captured ... read more >>
Cee Lo Green says he's sticking with 'The Voice'
Written by Associated Press 10 May 2012
Cee Lo Cee Lo Green says he's sticking with 'The Voice'By RYAN PEARSON | Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Cee Lo Green says he'll stick with "The Voice" singing competition show "as long as it's fresh."The ... read more >>
Chef G. Garvin is back on TV with a new series
Written by Sentinel News Service 03 May 2012
Chef Gerry Garvin Courtesy of TV One CHEF G.GARVIN HITS THE PAVEMENT WITH COOKING CHANNEL’S NEW SERIES ‘ROADTRIP WITH G. GARVIN’ Series Premieres Tuesday, May 29th at 9pm ET/6pm PT Acclaimed cookbook ... read more >>
Oprah Winfrey still bullish on her cable network
Written by Associated Press 04 April 2012
In this image released by CBS, Oprah Winfrey appears on "CBS This Morning," with co-host Charlie Rose, Monday, April 2, 2012 in New York. Winfrey says she still has faith in her troubled cable network. ... read more >>
Grant Hill Tune-In Alert: Oprah's Master Class This Sunday
Written by Sentinel News Service 29 March 2012
NBA basketball star Grant Hill will be featured on an all-new episode of "Oprah's Master Class" this Sunday, April 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Strong values instilled by his parents ... read more >>
TV One network focuses on missing blacks
Written by DAVID BAUDER | Associated Press 18 January 2012
In this April 27, 2009 photo, actress S. Epatha Merkerson attends the 2009 Matrix Awards, honoring women in the communications industry, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer) PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — After ... read more >>
'House of Lies' brings comedy to corporate greed
Written by SANDY COHEN | Associated Press 15 January 2012
Actor Don Cheadle, left, appears on the set while shooting a scene for the upcoming Showtime television series "House of Lies" in Los Angeles, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. The new series premieres Sunday, ... read more >>
First lady makes appearance on 'iCarly'
Written by ALICIA RANCILIO | Associated Press 12 January 2012
In this undated image released by Nickelodeon, first lady Michelle Obama. seated second left, interacts with Jerry Trainor, left, as Miranda Cosgrove, center, Nathan Kress and Jennette McCurdy, right, ... read more >>
LISTINGS: "The Wendy Williams Show" - 12/19 & 12/26
Written by Setninel Wire Service 16 December 2011
  SHOW LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 12/19/11 “The Wendy Williams Show” is the provocative, must-see daytime talk show. Taped live in New York, viewers delight over Williams' distinctive and entertaining ... read more >>
How You Doin’?
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 10 November 2011
“The Wendy Williams Show” Interview Born in Asbury Park, New Jersey on July 18, 1964, Wendy Joan Williams burst onto the TV landscape in July 2009 with the launch of her own nationally-syndicated ... read more >>
Paul Carrick Brunson, Modern Day Matchmaker, Leaps onto Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 22 September 2011
Photo by Carin Baer/Dr Drew's Lifechangers Paul Carrick Brunson, the first African American matchmaker, starts beaming into homes this week as a regular guest on Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers. The new CW ... read more >>
“The Wendy Williams Show” – Listing for the Week of 9/19/11
Written by Sentinel News Service 16 September 2011
“The Wendy Williams Show” – Listing for the Week of 9/19/11  “The Wendy Williams Show” is taped live in New York and features Williams' distinctive and entertaining personality as well as a ... read more >>

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Which N.B.A. legend would you start a franchise with?

Bill Russell - 7.7%
Wilt Chamberlain - 5.2%
Oscar Robertson - 1.3%
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 6.7%
Julius Erving - 3.2%
Magic Johnson - 29.4%
Larry Bird - 2.9%
Isiah Thomas - 2.4%
Michael Jordon - 17.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon - 1.2%
Shaquille O'neal - 3.4%
Tim Duncan - 1.3%
Kobe Bryant - 7.9%
Allen Iverson - 1%
Lebron James - 5.7%
Kevin Durant - 1.8%
Carmelo Anthony - 1.7%

Total votes: 595
The voting for this poll has ended on: 08 Apr 2013 - 18:35