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Black Excellence: TV One Set To Launch CLEO TV This January On Comcast Xfinity

Source: Cleo TV / Urban One TV One Launching New Network Aimed At Younger Black Women This one’s for us! This January, TV One is launching CLEO TV, a new lifestyle and entertainment cable network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. The network’s name pays homage to Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, rule-breaking and iconic women in history. CLEO TV promises a unique and diverse lineup of short and long-form programming giving multicultural young women a destination for content centered around travel, home design, relationships, finances, cooking, talk shows, movies, docu-series, sitcoms and much more. CLEO TV’s original programming lineup for First Quarter 2019 includes two new series. NEW SOUL KITCHEN is the ultimate cooking show featuring culinary superstars Chef Jernard Wells and vegan chef Porsche Thomas delivering soul food recipes with a healthy twist. Harlem based Chef JJ, one of the culinary world’s most sought after stars, brings his delicious delights to CLEO TV with celebrity friends and influencers on JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ. Launching in Second Quarter 2019 is the series LIVING BY DESIGN WITH JAKE AND JAZZ, hosted by brother/sister duo Jake and Jazz Smollett, who team up to transform the living, work and play spaces of millennial families. During each episode, Jake and Jazz will enter the home of a millennial, help them turn their design dreams into reality, then conclude with a delicious recipe curated by our hosts to celebrate their redesigned space. CLEO TV also has two travel series in development that are slated to launch in Third Quarter 2019 — a travel and culture guide for Black millennials and a series centered on adventure travel. In addition to their original series, CLEO TV’S acquired, scripted digital series offerings include EVERYTHING I DID WRONG IN MY 20’S, which tracks the journey of 35-year-old Stephanie who’s in search of happiness and determined to learn from the mistakes of her past. THE UNWRITTEN RULES is a hilarious series based on the book “40 Hours and an Unwritten Rule” that chronicles young, opinionated Racey as she arrives at her new job only to discover she is the sole Black employee. Additional programs include popular web series that reflect the dynamic experiences of Black millennials, from adulthood drama to dating struggles. As previously announced, CLEO TV will be broadly distributed on Comcast Xfinity beginning January 19, 2019. Additional affiliate distribution agreements will be announced in the coming months. CLEO TV launch advertisers include CURLS Beauty Brands. “We’re at a pivotal moment in history where women are making a huge impact in our society and culture, especially women of color,” said Michelle Rice, TV One’s General Manager, who was responsible for shepherding the development of the new network. “CLEO TV will offer a diverse mix of lifestyle and entertainment content through the unique lens of Millennial and young Gen X women of color, an audience segment currently underserved. CLEO TV will leverage the comprehensive media platform of our parent company Urban One, Inc. which includes digital, television and radio divisions that will each play an integral role in bringing this new network to the marketplace. We appreciate the support of our inaugural launch partner Comcast, as well as Cadillac and Curls for this tremendous opportunity to elevate new voices in our industry.” In addition to its original programs and acquired series, CLEO TV’s programming slate will include daily talk show SISTER CIRCLE LIVE and syndicated sitcoms that appeal to young women of color such as “Girlfriends” and “Eve.” CLEO TV will also feature some of TV One’s breakout original movies, such as BOBBI KRISTINA, JEAN OF THE JONESES and LOVE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: THE MIKI HOWARD STORY. Sounds like must watch tv to us! CLEO TV is fully owned by TV One, LLC, a brand of Urban One, Inc., and will join the roster of Urban One, Inc.’s brands including Radio One, TV One, Reach Media, iOne Digital, One Solution and R1 Digital.

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“It’ll Be Worth It:” Nicki Minaj Speaks Out About Delaying The NickiHNDRXX Tour

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My darlings: pic.twitter.com/nBmsE2p9SI — QUEEN (@NICKIMINAJ) August 22, 2018 In a press release issued by Live Nation yesterday, it was revealed that Nicki Minaj will be postponing the North American leg of her tour . Due to the delay, Future  will no longer join her for the US dates (once they’re rescheduled for 2019). Live Nation said in the statement, “Following her unforgettable VMA performance, Nicki Minaj has decided to reevaluate elements of production on the NickiHndrxx Tour. The outing will now kick off in Europe this coming February as planned. Nicki has decided to contribute more time to rehearsal ahead of the tour’s launch to make certain her fans get the absolute best quality show that they deserve. Due to scheduling conflicts Future will not be on the North American run. Nicki Minaj will be announcing new North American dates to kick off in May 2019. Refunds for the previously scheduled North American dates will be available at point of purchase, with new Nicki Minaj on-sale details announced soon.” The “Barbie Dreams” rapper also addressed the switch on Instagram, apologizing to fans while guaranteeing it will all “be worth it.” On Tuesday, August 21,  PageSix  reported that according to their sources, the NickiHNDRXX tour was in danger of being canceled because tickets “aren’t flying off the shelves.” Do you plan on attending the show when it hits your city? Listen to Ms. Minaj’s explanation up top and let us know.  

“It’ll Be Worth It:” Nicki Minaj Speaks Out About Delaying The NickiHNDRXX Tour

“It’ll Be Worth It:” Nicki Minaj Speaks Out About Delaying The NickiHNDRXX Tour

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My darlings: pic.twitter.com/nBmsE2p9SI — QUEEN (@NICKIMINAJ) August 22, 2018 In a press release issued by Live Nation yesterday, it was revealed that Nicki Minaj will be postponing the North American leg of her tour . Due to the delay, Future  will no longer join her for the US dates (once they’re rescheduled for 2019). Live Nation said in the statement, “Following her unforgettable VMA performance, Nicki Minaj has decided to reevaluate elements of production on the NickiHndrxx Tour. The outing will now kick off in Europe this coming February as planned. Nicki has decided to contribute more time to rehearsal ahead of the tour’s launch to make certain her fans get the absolute best quality show that they deserve. Due to scheduling conflicts Future will not be on the North American run. Nicki Minaj will be announcing new North American dates to kick off in May 2019. Refunds for the previously scheduled North American dates will be available at point of purchase, with new Nicki Minaj on-sale details announced soon.” The “Barbie Dreams” rapper also addressed the switch on Instagram, apologizing to fans while guaranteeing it will all “be worth it.” On Tuesday, August 21,  PageSix  reported that according to their sources, the NickiHNDRXX tour was in danger of being canceled because tickets “aren’t flying off the shelves.” Do you plan on attending the show when it hits your city? Listen to Ms. Minaj’s explanation up top and let us know.  

“It’ll Be Worth It:” Nicki Minaj Speaks Out About Delaying The NickiHNDRXX Tour

Watch The Exclusive Trailer For Tristan “Mack” Wilds’ upcoming original TV One film, “Dinner For Two”

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Dinner For Two  details a solution to healing a broken heart. In preparation for his “last supper”, Chris (Tristan ‘Mack’ Wilds) sets the mood by recreating a favorite dish he shared with his once beloved Angela (Chaley Rose). As Chris reflects on great memories over multiple glasses of wine and whiskey, he also mourns the loss of their relationship. To permanently numb the pain, Chris contemplates taking his own life, as Angela refuses to love him back and forgive his downward alcoholic spiral. “Dinner For Two,” premieres on  TV One ,  Sunday, September 2  and airs at  7 p.m. ET /4 p.m. PT.    

Watch The Exclusive Trailer For Tristan “Mack” Wilds’ upcoming original TV One film, “Dinner For Two”

Viola Davis & Husband Julius Tennon Team Up To Address Police Murders [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

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V iola Davis and husband Julian Tennon teamed up with explore four high-profile police murders from the perspective of both the victim’s families and the police departments involved. Tennon sat down with Urban One Atlanta to discuss what they hope viewers will impart from the series and the larger issue of unjustified homicides of African American by the hands of law enforcement. Via Hello Beautiful “Two Sides,” a four-part limited TV One docu-series, provides an inside look into the extraordinary events from 2014 – 2015, where four prominent police shootings reverberated throughout the nation. The public eye quickly turned to invest in the lives of the series subjects, Eric Garner , Ezell Ford , John Crawford and Sandra Bland. The show, executive produced by Viola Davis , her husband Julius Tennon , along with Jemuel Plummer , takes a deep dive into what lead to each victim’s untimely death and how the loss affected the lives of everyone they touched, including family and friends. The series also features commentary from lead law enforcement and includes interviews with Al Sharpton , Christopher Darden and Maxine Waters .  

Viola Davis & Husband Julius Tennon Team Up To Address Police Murders [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

Pooch Hall Co-Hosts ‘The Real’ & Discusses TVOne’s Movie ‘Media’

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Actor Pooch Hall co-hosts ‘The Real.’ The talk show features a segment about TVOne’s upcoming movie ‘Media.’

Pooch Hall Co-Hosts ‘The Real’ & Discusses TVOne’s Movie ‘Media’

Clinton, Sanders Acknowledge Racism In Criminal Justice System, Ongoing Police Violence

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When asked by Terina Allen, the sister of Sam Dubose — a Black man fatally shot by former University of Cincinnati officer Ray Tensing during a traffic stop last year — about police accountability, Sanders insisted that institutional racism police reform would be priority if he were to become president.

Clinton, Sanders Acknowledge Racism In Criminal Justice System, Ongoing Police Violence

Rickey Smiley Discusses Dating, New Show & Parenting with Reec on Hot 107.9!

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Nationally syndicated funny man, Rickey Smiley, Discusses Dating, New Show & Parenting with Reec on Hot 107.9!

Rickey Smiley Discusses Dating, New Show & Parenting with Reec on Hot 107.9!

Rickey Smiley Discusses Dating, New Show & Parenting with Reec on Hot 107.9!

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Nationally syndicated funny man, Rickey Smiley, Discusses Dating, New Show & Parenting with Reec on Hot 107.9!

Rickey Smiley Discusses Dating, New Show & Parenting with Reec on Hot 107.9!

Jay Rock Is Scheduled To Hit East Coast With “90059 Tour”

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Just two months after the release of his sophomore album, 90059, Jay Rock has announced a string of East Coast concert dates for his “90059…

Jay Rock Is Scheduled To Hit East Coast With “90059 Tour”