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VH1’s “Love & Listings” Showcases Black Real Estate Agents
July 25, 2019
The diverse cast will open up their lives to the realty of being a Black real estate agent in Southern California.
Own: Oprah Winfrey Network to Air Primetime Special
June 7, 2019
The theme for the 2019 Gala is A Journey to the Pride Lands, based on the upcoming Walt Disney feature, “THE LION KING.” Emmy-winning actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish will serve as the Gala’s master of ceremonies. TV personality and best-selling author Star Jones returns as the Gala’s celebrity auctioneer for the third year. Presenters include Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis and author Shaka Senghor.
Cardi B tops BET Noms, Nipsey Hussle Up for 1
May 17, 2019
NEW YORK (AP) — Hip-hop star Cardi B is walking into the 2019 BET Awards as the most nominated act with seven, while late rapper Nipsey Hussle scored a posthumous nomination. BET told the Associated Press late Thursday that Cardi B’s nominations include two for the top prize — video of the year — with her hits “Money” and “Please Me,” with Bruno Mars. She is also competing for best female hip-hop artist, the viewer’s choice award and album of the year with her Grammy-winning major-label debut, “Invasion of Privacy.” Hussle, who was shot to death on March 31 in
‘VH1 Trailblazer Honors’ Celebrates Director Ava DuVernay
January 28, 2019
NEW YORK (AP) — “VH1 Trailblazer Honors” will pay tribute to Academy Award-nominated director Ava DuVernay to kick off Women’s History Month. The 46-year-old’s screenwriter includes the films “Selma,” ″13TH” and “A Wrinkle In Time.” The 2018 fantasy movie made her the highest-grossing female black director in domestic box office history. DuVernay is a member of the board of Sundance Institute. She’s working on her next project, “Central Park Five,” and is overseeing production of her TV series “Queen Sugar.” “VH1 Trailblazer Honors” will air March 8 to coincide with International Women’s Day.
RuPaul Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
March 21, 2018
RuPaul fought back tears as he accepted the star in front of the World of Wonder production offices at 6652 Hollywood Blvd. World of Wonder produces VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which brought RuPaul prime-time Emmys as outstanding host of a reality or reality-competition program in 2016 and 2017.
Afro-Latino Superstar Amara Le Negra Discusses Colorism, Career and Clapbacks
March 1, 2018
Afro-Latino Superstar Amara Le Negra Discusses Colorism, Career and Clapbacks
“The Real On Reality TV” With Endyia Kinney-Sterns
July 27, 2016
Endyia Kinney-Sterns, the former Vice President of Development At OWN, held the inaugural “Real On Reality Television” workshop at the L.A. Film School which was designed to give industry aspirants the blueprint to creating a great sizzle reel, treatment and pitch for network executives.
Jennifer Williams Refocused & Shifting her Brand
May 3, 2016
“I learned so much from my mother,” said reality TV star Jennifer Williams. “She taught me about strength.” Williams said this while sitting across from me at Panera Bread in North Hollywood. The conversation started with laughs and giggles about reality TV, but her face changed when I asked about her mom.