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Published by JamesP26 on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 1:50 pm.
Terry and Rebecca return this Sunday at 9pm/8c for another season with their family.
In Season One of “The Family Crews,” we saw the Crews maintain while each of the family members embarked on their own adventures. Terry focused on his career but stepped up his role in the house, while Rebecca pursued her own interests. The youngest Crews had their first day of school, Terry got a new job, and, after witnessing a natural disaster, everyone was surprised by the announcement of a new addition to the family.
We enjoyed watching the Crews deal with each situation and seeing how they stuck together to make it all work. What does the growing Crews family have in store for this season? Stay tuned and watch to find out.
Published by JamesP26 on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 1:45 pm.
Think you have what it takes to be the best dancer around?
One thing’s for sure: if you want to impress Laurieann Gibson, dance trainer extraordinaire, you MUST bring your A-game.
She’s looking for female dancers to take part in her upcoming reality series “The Laurieann Project.” This could be your chance to show the world that you’re ready for the next level.
Ms. Gibson is no stranger to television. You probably know her best from the show “Making the Band,” where she helped both Danity Kane and Day 26 get in step. Aside from those groups, she’s also worked with big talent like Brandy, Keri Hilson, Diddy-Dirty Money and Lady Gaga, to name a few. You also might not have known that she was a Fly Girl on “In Living Color.”
Laurieann brings intensity to her craft, so if you think you’ve got the skills and determination, be sure to make one of the casting call dates.
Published by JamesP26 on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 11:55 am.
The “Top 10 Rappers of the 21st Century” are finally revealed. If you don’t know who made the cut, see who came out on top here.
So what do you think? Did the right rappers make the list? Or do you think anyone was overlooked? Should the success of Nelly and Ja Rule in the early 2000s put them on the list? Did your favorite rapper make it? And what about the #1 spot? Should it have gone to somebody else?
Whether you agree or disagree with the choices, let us know what you think.
Published by JamesP26 on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 1:03 pm.
Professional racing is a sport dominated by White males, but it’s interesting to see how so many talented young women and minorities have put their lives into it.
Last night’s premiere of “Changing Lanes” saw 30 young females and minorities competing for a spot in NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program. Hopefully their skills will speak louder than their gender or skin color, but not everyone is as accepting. Some of their experiences have already proven that.
Aside from racial background and gender, there’s also the financial problem. It costs thousands of dollars per year to become a professional driver, and to put it simply, some of them just don’t have it like that.
We saw last night that it’s not just the kids’ dreams on the line; their families are also affected. Supporting a career in racing might mean that a brother or sister won’t get the same financial support from a parent for their dream. It might mean a father’s interests are set to the side for his child’s life in the fast lane. No matter what background, every family has had to make sacrifices.
The competition starts with 30 drivers. They will be evaluated and undergo eliminations until a final four is chosen to compete with Revolution Racing.
Published by JamesP26 on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 3:46 pm.
Let the debate begin.
BET is counting down the ”Top 10 Rappers of the 21st Century,” but who do YOU think should make the list?
The rules are that the rapper must have come into prominence as a solo artist from 2000 until now. So NO JAY-Z, NAS or anyone else who made it big before 2000. That means it’s okay if the artist dropped their first album in 1999, but not before then. This list is for the newer rappers.
So what do you think? Will Nelly and Ja Rule’s record-breaking domination of the early 2000s help them come out on top? Will the crossover appeal of Kanye West or T.I. take them to #1? Or have the newer guys like Drake and Soulja Boy proven themselves already?
Tell us why your favorite rapper should make the “Top 10 Rappers of the 21st Century” right here.
Published by JamesP26 on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 4:52 pm.
“Whatchu talkin’ ‘bout, Willis?”
Everyone knows Gary Coleman’s famous catchphrase. In this case, Todd Bridges is letting everyone know how he went from playing Willis on the hit series, “Diff’rent Strokes,” to being a drug addict and dealer in his new book, “Killing Willis.”
The book was actually written before the recent death of Gary Coleman for those of you crying foul, but his death does have people talking about the troubles that plagued the child actors of “Diff’rent Strokes.” It’s no secret that they weren’t living the storybook lives their characters on TV were. From Gary Coleman’s issues with his parents and money to both Dana Plato and Todd battling drugs and the law, the childhood stars have been the topic of many tabloids, and Todd opens up about it all.
This Monday, Todd will visit “The Mo’Nique Show” to talk about some of the things he details in the book. You might know a little bit about Todd’s troubled past, but I’m sure “Killing Willis” will surprise you like it did me.
Tune in to “The Mo’Nique Show” this Monday at 11 PM/10C for Todd Bridges.
In the meantime, check out the video below for some words from Todd on the book.
Published by JamesP26 on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 2:17 pm.
One of the best things about the ‘90s was the R&B slow jams, and Silk had some of the biggest hits of the time. The title of their breakout hit, “Freak Me,” pretty much explains the group’s main subject matter, and the song helped their debut album go double platinum. Keeping with the “bump and grind” theme, the group’s later hits included “If You” and “Meeting in My Bedroom.”
Word is the group is gearing up for a new album full of bedroom music. You can find out more by tuning in to “Mo’Nique” Tuesday, July 6 at 11 PM/10C. As an added bonus, you can reminisce about the ‘90s with this video now.
Published by JamesP26 on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 2:05 pm.
The 10th year of the BET Awardshad plenty of great moments, but some of those moments will be talked about for years to come. Those events are important to the history of the BET Awards as well as the artists’ careers. Which moments will go down in history?
The Comeback Kings
We can’t forget the big career-continuing returns, from Kanye West’s mountaintop performance of “Power” to T.I.’s energetic display of “Yeah Ya Know.”
Unlike Kanye and T.I., Chris Brown has performed consistently this past year; but his tribute to Michael Jackson has many agreeing that Chris is here to stay. My guess is that years from now we’ll look back at this performance as a major turning point in his career.
Another surprise comeback was El DeBarge. As one of my young friends said, “I don’t know who this guy is, but I know all his music.” I wouldn’t take that as an insult. I think that proves that good music is timeless.
Haiti Tribute Kirk Franklin performed a moving tribute with “Are You Listening,” assisted by Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Kim Burrell and Yolanda Adams. Although the news coverage has decreased, Haiti will be remembered.
The Achievers
What about Prince’s Lifetime Achievement Award? Patti LaBelle, Janelle Monae, Esperanza Spalding and Alicia Keys on top of a piano gave the Purple One his honors. Speaking of Alicia Keys, can you believe she’s been in the game for 10 years already? No doubt she had you singing along to her medley of #1 hits from the past decade.
The Non-Performances
It’s not just the performances getting the attention this year. Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim’s beef brings much attention to the former’s acceptance speech. Chris Brown’s acceptance speech has many hoping he’ll stay true to those words. Then, there’s Queen Latifah’s introduction of Diddy-Dirty Money, claiming that Diddy is “only seen in the company of fine women—just like me.” Was the Queen, who took on her past roles throughout the night to introduce performers, simply staying in character?
Another year, another night of history-making moments.
Which event from this year do you think will go down as the biggest history-making moment?
Published by JamesP26 on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 3:59 pm.
It’s that time once again. The hottest awards show on TV is almost upon us. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the BET Awards, so to get ready for the main event, don’t miss these two electrifying specials.
First up is “Smash! The Best of the BET Awards.” Do you remember Mo’Nique dancing to Beyoncé? The Fugees reunion? The great hosts? Relive some of the biggest moments from the BET Awards stage in this one-hour special. The show will feature clips from past performances as well as behind-the-scenes commentary from the celebrities and staff that made those moments happen.
Then the focus switches to this year’s show with “Shining Stars – The BET Awards Nomination Special.” Get to know the nominees in this BET Awards sneak peek. Musicians and industry insiders will take a look at this year’s nominees and will even predict who they think will be 2010 BET Award winners. Plus, this is your chance to discover the new categories and take a look back at BET Awards history.
The BET Awards is 10 years strong, and it’s time to celebrate.
Don’t miss “Smash! The Best of the BET Awards” on June 14 at 10 pm, EST/PST.
Check out “Shining Stars: The BET Awards Nomination Special” on Tuesday, June 15 at 7:30 pm EST/PST on BET!
Published by JamesP26 on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 12:12 pm.
Now three albums in with his latest CD, “Ready,” and fresh off the Blueprint 3 Tour, Trey is ready to ride his career to the next level of success with “Trey Songz: My Moment.”
The 10-part docu-series follows Trey from the tour to the development of his fourth album. We’ll see what it takes to perform night after night in different cities, while following Trey to industry meetings, events and parties. We’ll also explore Trey’s past with interviews from the people closest to him.
Get a closer look at Trey as he makes the decisions that will impact the next phase of his professional life.
Don’t miss the series sneak peek, Sunday, June 27 following the BET Awards, and tune in for the premiere, Tuesday, June 29 at 10 PM/9C.