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A Look At CW's 'The L.A. Complex' And Its 'Down-low Rappers' Story Thread

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • June 7, 2012 12:15 PM
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Continuing to play catch up on all the TV shows that feature black characters in prominent roles, or significant storylines... I gave this one a shot, going in blindly, really not knowing what the heck to expect. But I figured I'd give it my customary 3-episode viewing to get a good enough feel for it, before deciding whether to continue watching, and so that I can at least talk about it with some authority.

THE GAME season finale - What Did You All Think?

  • By Curtis Caesar John
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  • June 6, 2012 11:40 AM
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Well the season finale for The Game went down last night and it was…well, it was just okay. 

After Years Of Rumors Of A Feud, Oprah Winfrey Chats w/ 50 Cent This Sunday On OWN

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • June 5, 2012 8:56 PM
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This could be worth watching; I wonder what she's going to ask him... what they're going to talk about.

Michael Jai White, Lynn Whitfield Star As Terminally Ill Mother & Son In "Somebody's Child"

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • June 5, 2012 3:11 PM
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Michael Jai White and Lynn Whitfield have signed on to star in the GMC original TV movie titled Somebody's Child. 

Starz Network Will Kill "Spartacus" After Upcoming 3rd Season

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • June 5, 2012 12:17 PM
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A series I still haven't gotten around to watching yet, and which I profiled last December, is coming to its official end as the Starz network will end Spartacus after the drama series' upcoming third season.

Critics Choice Television Awards Nominations Announced: 'Luther' Picks Up 2, 'Scandal' Gets None

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • June 5, 2012 11:40 AM
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Sorry Scandal fans, no nominations for that show at all, in any category. The main criteria is that the programs must have aired between June 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012, so Scandal certainly qualifies.

Watch Shonda Rhimes Receive GLAAD Media Award From Kerry Washington + Their Rousing Speeches

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • June 4, 2012 3:52 PM
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During a Saturday celebration, Scandal showrunner Shonda Rhimes took home 2 GLAAD Media Awards for "her contributions to LGBT visibility" - a special recognition (the Golden Gate Award), as well as the outstanding drama series award for Grey's Anatomy.

Watch Episode One Of 'Single Ladies' Now + Learn How Denise Vasi Got The Gig

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • June 4, 2012 3:01 PM
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Based on your comments in response to how many of you watched the season premiere of VH1's Single Ladies, and what you all thought of it, there isn't an overwhelmingly one-sided argument in favor of or against the series.

'Black Dynamite' Animated Series Premieres July 8; Eddie Griffin Voicing Richard Pryor & Paul Mooney

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • June 4, 2012 12:29 PM
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Black Dynamite - July 8th on Adult Swim / Eddie Griffin will be the voice of Richard Pryor and Paul Mooney in the new animated series "Black Dynamite."

Antonia Thomas Currently Filming ITV Military WAGS Drama 'Homefront'

  • By Emmanuel Akitobi
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  • June 4, 2012 11:52 AM
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British network ITV Studios describes its new program, Homefront, as "a contemporary new drama" about military WAGS (wives and girlfriends), and Misfits-alum Antonia Thomas stars in one of the lead roles.