Arts and Entertainment

Must-See TV: ‘Being Mary Jane’ Premieres Tonight!

July 2, 2013

For those of you who have been anticipating the broadcast premiere of BET’s “Being Mary Jane,” the wait is over.

Tonight, viewers will finally get the chance to watch the highly-buzzed about pilot starring Gabrielle Union.

Union will portray the central title character who juggles her professional and family life while searching for true love. Tonight’s original movie will serve as the pilot to the upcoming series set to debut in January 2014. Union will be joined by a supporting cast including: Omari Hardrick, Latarsha Rose, Margaret Avery, Tika Sumpter, Raven Goodwinn, Lisa Vidal and Aaron D. Spears.

The series is produced by Mara Brock Akil who also created the hit tv shows “The Game” and “Girlfriends.”

Watch the trailer below:

“Being Mary Jane,” premieres tonight, Tuesday, July 2nd at 10:30pm ET.

Will you be tuning in tonight?

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In Case You Missed It: White Hot BET Red Carpet Styles

July 1, 2013

Last night it was all about the 2013 BET Awards in Los Angeles.

While the red carpet styles were white hot, the performances as a whole were a bit ho-hum (except the Charlie Wilson tribute) at this year’s annual awards show.

Many of the celebs who hit the red carpet were given the memo that white was the color of the night!

From Janelle Monae to host Chris Tucker, check out some of the stars who got in on the ivory trend:

Janelle Monae

Robin Thicke and Paula Patton

Omarosa

Mya

Miguel

Ashanti

Michelle Williams

Jamie Foxx

Letoya Luckett

Kenya Moore

Jay Ellis

Chris Tucker

Photos: BET

Who do you think rocked white the best?

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Must-See TV: ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’ & ‘Dark Girls’

June 17, 2013

After a bumpy start, Oprah is slowly but surely turning OWN into a must-watch network.

On Sunday, June 23 viewers can tune in to Lady O’s cable channel and catch “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” which will feature four African-American Hollywood actresses: Alfre Woodard, Phylicia Rashad, Viola Davis and Gabrielle Union, followed by the television world premiere of Bill Duke’s buzzed about documentary “Dark Girls.”

Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union, Oprah Winfrey, Phylicia Rashad and Alfre Woodard.

Expect to hear the women share their thoughts and candid conversations about the challenges of being an African-American actress working in Hollywood today.

“Dark Girls,” will explore the complex issues surrounding skin color within our community. I remember receiving the press release about this film a couple of years ago, so I’m excited to finally see it in its entirety!

Check out both previews below:

“Oprah’s Next Chapter”

“Oprah’s Next Chapter” is set to air Sunday, June 23 at 9pm EST.

“Dark Girls”

“Dark Girls,” will make it’s televised premiere on OWN Sunday, June 23 10pm EST.

Will you be tuning in to both shows?

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Father’s Day Edition: Fabulous Celebrity Twitpics!

June 14, 2013

In honor of Father’s Day, check out some of our fave famous dads with their children. Happy Father’s Day to those few guys out there who check out BGG!

Usher Raymond with his sons, Naviyd and Usher V.

Will Smith with his daughter, Willow.

Dwyane Wade with his son, Zion.

Swizz Beatz with this daughter, Nicole.

LeBron James with his sons, LeBron James Jr. and Bryce.

Ava with her dad. While they may not be famous, they’re the stars in my life! Love this pic of them.

Who’s your favorite celebrity dad?

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Sneak Peek: ‘The Real’ New Daytime Talk Show

June 13, 2013

As previously reported, Fox Telepictures is debuting the brand new talk show “The Real” next month.

Now viewers can take a sneak peek at the show’s dynamics with co-hosts Loni Love, Tamar Braxton, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Adrienne Bailon and Jeannie Mai.

The network released a snippet of the show which will start a 4-week test run in several markets (New York, LA, Philadelphia, Tampa, D.C, Phoenix and Houston) July 15.

Take a look:

Tune in to “The Real,” beginning Monday, July 15th on:

New York WNYW FOX5 at 12:00pm
Los Angeles KTTV FOX11 at 1:00pm
Washington D.C. WTTG FOX5 at 11:00am
Philadelphia WTXF FOX29 at 11:00am
Phoenix KSAZ FOX10 at 1:00pm
Houston KRIV FOX26 at 1:00pm
Tampa WTVT FOX13 at 1:00pm

Will you be watching?

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In Case You Missed It: Fabulous Celebrity TwitPics of the Week!

June 7, 2013

Check out this week’s fabulous Twitter and Instagram photos from some of our fave celebs!

Angela Simmons

Jennifer Hudson

Sanaa Lathan

Christina Milian with her daughter, Violet.

Brandy

Mariah Carey

Marlon Wayans

What’s your favorite photo from the bunch?

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Sneak Peek: Preview of ASPiRE’s New Talk Show ‘Exhale’

June 6, 2013

It’s about time we BGs got a new view!

Starting June 27, “Exhale,” a new talk show similar to the popular ABC chat fest, “The View,” will premiere on Magic Johnson’s cable network ASPiRE.

With co-hosts journalist Angela Burt-Murray, producer and creator of online hit “Awkward Black Girl” Issa Rae, actress Malinda Williams, news anchor Rene Syler and comedian Erin Jackson, the weekly series is sure to be full of candid conversations, funny tidbits, fresh perspectives and showcase entertaining guests.

“Exhale,” is produced by Lynne Robinson and Black Robin Media, and is ASPiRE’s third original series. The show will produce an eight-episode first run.

It won’t be the only talk show featuring BG co-hosts. Fox network’s “The Real,” will follow a similar format with co-hosts: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tamar Braxton, Adrienne Bailon, Jeannie Maiy and Loni Love. It’s scheduled to premiere July 8.

Check out the “Exhale” preview clip below:

Check your local listings for the ASPiRE channel in your area. “Exhale” premieres June 27 at 8pm (EST).

Will you be tuning in?

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