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Bryshere Y. Gray, Tank, Woody McClain and More On Their Roles in The ‘New Edition Story’ Biopic Set to Air on BET 

Much can be said about the original “Boy Band” New Edition, from their roots as childhood pop-sensations, to their staggering pitfalls, breakups and worldwide success, essentially paving the way for male music groups like Blackstreet, NEXT, the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and B2K.

For The Culture: Why You Need To See ‘Hands Of Stone’ 

It takes a special project for multi-platinum recording artist Usher Raymond to return to the big screen. In the midst of being a husband, father and coach on “The Voice”, the eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist has been mentally and physically training for the fight of his life in his latest acting role as legendary boxer, Sugar Ray Leonard.

Up Next: Andre Hall

If you’re at a coffee shop or a restaurant, nine times out of ten, your server is an aspiring actor or musician. That was the case for Indiana native Andre Hall who moved to Hollywood with the goal of becoming a star.

ON THE WEB: Tavis Smiley

On July 28, Tavis Smiley came to the Barnes & Noble at the Grove in Los Angeles to promote his new book, Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson’s Last Days. Minutes before his discussion of the book in front of attendees, I sat down with him and asked him a few questions about his book and his thoughts about the controversial presidential election currently taking place. What was his motivation?   What can readers expect to read about that they haven’t heard about on television?   What if it was a miracle that Michael Jackson made