New specials include UNDERGROUND RAILROAD and, from INDEPENDENT LENS, “Daisy Bates: The First Lady of Little Rock,” “Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975” and “More Than a Month,” Schedule also features SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME and AMERICAN MASTERS “Cab Calloway
Daisy Bates in Memphis, 1958. (Courtesy of The Commercial Appeal)
Celebrants and Honorees Include Angela Davis, Shirley Caesar,Taraji P. Henson, Laurel J. Richie, Imani Walker, Malika Saada Saar and Tatyana Ali
Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King,"BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011" Included Performances and Appearances by Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, LaLa Anthony, Melanie Fiona, Tichina Arnold, Shirley Caesar, Estelle, Elle Varner, Alek Wek, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Mary Mary and More
On Saturday, October 15, 2011, "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011" celebrated its second year of honoring Black women in business, politics, entertainment, sports and community service on BET Networks. Co-hosted by actresses Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King, "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011" honored some of the most exceptional women of color in their respective industries including: Angela Davis, Shirley Caesar, Taraji P. Henson, Laurel J. Richie, Imani Walker, Malika Saada Saar, and Tatyana Ali. Memorable performances and appearances were made by Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Melanie Fiona, Mary Mary, Elle Varner, Shirley Caesar, Tichina Arnold, and more. The network premiere will be televised exclusively on BET, Sunday, November 6th at 8 p.m.
"Born to Shine" series to feature interviews with songwriter and singer Ne-Yo, director Robert Townsend, singer Estelle, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, actress Tatyana Ali, music mogul Steve Stoute and more
Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) announced today that it has launched its original talk series "Born to Shine." The series aims to spotlight the impact African Americans continue to make within the entertainment industry, sports, technology and the community. "Born to Shine" will be available exclusively to Time Warner Cable Digital TV customers through its On Demand platform.
CHEAT TWEET: @CeeLoGreen joins the musical line-up on the #VSFashionShow, 11/29 at 10pm ET/PT on #CBS @VictoriasSecret
Grammy Award-winning artist Cee Lo Green will join the star-studded musical line-up on THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW, airing Tuesday, Nov. 29 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. He joins previously announced artists Kanye West and Maroon 5. Supermodel Candice Swanepoel will open the lingerie runway show, which will also star Supermodels Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes, Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge, Lindsey Ellingson, and a bevy of other Victoria's Secret Angels, and will also include red carpet interviews, model profiles and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the world's most celebrated fashion show. The runway looks will include over-the-top lingerie embellished with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, iconic Angel wings and the $2.5 million Fantasy Treasure Bra worn by Supermodel Miranda Kerr.
"THE BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2011" PREMIERES AT 8:00P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE SERIES PREMIERE OF A NEW, ORIGINAL SERIES, "REED BETWEEN THE LINES" AT 10:00 P.M. ON BET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
On Tuesday, October 11th at 8:00P.M. hip hop headlines a night of must see TV when the "BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2011" airs immediately before the series premiere of "REED BETWEEN THE LINES." In its sixth year the "BET HIP HOP AWARDS," hosted by comedian Mike Epps, continues to deliver the best two hours of hip hop on television. This year's show features performances by DMX, Wale, Big Sean, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Roscoe Dash, Swizz Beatz, Young Jeezy, T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Erykah Badu, Heavy D, along with seven sets of pure rap genius highlighted in cyphers including Chris Brown, Eminem, Rick Ross and his Maybach Music team, Joe Budden, Yelawolf, Estelle, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Ludacris, Ace Hood, Blind Fury, and many more. Also, LL COOL J receives the "I AM HIP-HOP" Icon Award.
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