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VIDEO: Erykah Badu Performance at Black Girls Rock 2011
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REVIEW: BET’s 2011 Black Girls Rock
After last year's Black Girls Rock ceremony, I wanted to see more. To see images like this all the time. To see women who looked like me who were literally changing the world. Kind of like the argument for why Black History Month should be abolished. I didn't want to have to wait for one night of positive programming. I wanted it 24/7/365. But alas, Black Girls Rock is still … [Read more...]
Four Tweaks BET Should Make ASAP To “Reed Between The Linesâ€
Whenever a new show debuts, I always make it a point to give it three episodes before forming any real opinions. It takes time for the writers and cast and crew to get a sense of the direction of the show and how audiences receive it. I allow that cushion because I've missed out on a lot of good shows because the pilot was just eh. (Although "Undercovers," the ill-fated Boris … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Is Reed Between The Lines The Cosby Show For 2011?
Critics have been saying BET's new scripted series is basically an update of the Cosby Show. The comparisons are seemingly obvious if you consider that they have 1) married parents who are both professionals in their own right, 2) a gang of cute kids, and 3) they have Malcolm-Jamal Warner. There you go. I have to watch myself as I write this review, since I've been jonesing … [Read more...]
It Wasn’t the Same “Game”: Review
by Aja Dorsey Jackson Viewers wanted it back after it was cancelled two years ago. BET picked it up and fans everywhere counted down to its premiere Tuesday night. But despite all the promotion, excitement and fanfare, when the show was over The Game was not the same. Keeping with the true timeline, Season Four picks up two years after the end of Season Three, which … [Read more...]
BET Black Girls Rock: Ruby Dee Accpetance Speech
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BET Black Girls Rock: Jill Scott Performs Golden
BET Black Girls Rock: Fantasia with Marsha Ambrosius, Kelly Price & Ledisi
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BET Black Girls Rock: Kelly Price, Jill Scott, Ledisi, Marsha Ambrosius
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Mo’Nique Is Coming To Late Night
We were asked to share with our readers that there's a new woman coming to late-night TV. Beginning October 5th on BET comedian Mo'Nique will be hosting her own late night TV show called, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW. From the press release: From A-list celebrity guests to sizzling performances by the hottest musical artists in the game, Mo'Nique delivers viewers a fun-filled hour of … [Read more...]