May 21, 2013

Wednesday Snaps: BET’s Debra Lee’s ‘Leading Women Defined’ Conference

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*BET’s Debra Lee held her signature women’s conference, Leading Women Defined. The CEO of BET Networks organizes the event, as a method to honor, motivate and empower women that are part of the BET family. The event featured guests and key speakers like Queen Latifah, Tracee Ellis and Mc Lyte. Check out some of the photos.   For more [...]




‘Southland’s’ Regina King Directs March 13th Episode

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*“Southland’ star Regina King stepped behind the camera to direct the TNT drama’s March 13 episode, reports TV Guide. “Let’s just say I didn’t get much sleep,” said the actress, who plays Det. Lydia Adams. The episode reconnects Detective Adams with a man she sent to death row, while Sammy (Shawn Hatosy) grapples with being [...]




Wayne Brady Doesn’t Fit in a ‘Black’ Box

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*We don’t hear much from Wayne Brady when it comes to “black stuff.” The singer, actor,  game show host says he’s happy with who he is, and his brand of blackness. The 40-year-old artist and well-rounded entertainer told BET.com that he’s not made to fit in anyone’s box. “Most people in life like things handed [...]




Badu, Epps, N.E., Snoop, Beyonce Set for ‘BET Experience’ Wknd

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*BET has announced it is teaming with AEG to create “BET Experience at L.A. Live (BETX),” which involves three days and nights of music and comedy concerts, film screenings, “106 & Park” tapings, BET Fan Fest, seminars, BET Grammy Museum exhibit, various social events and celebrity appearances at the sprawling entertainment complex in downtown Los [...]




Robin Thicke Dishes on ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ (Watch)

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*Who would have thought Robin Thicke would make it to television with Kevin Hart? It’s almost random right? It was for him too. During an interview with “Watch What Happens live” with Andy Cohen, he revealed that he had no idea he was auditioning for “The Real Husbands of Hollywood.” “I started doing my Kevin [...]




EUR Bits: Oprah Strains Back, ‘Don’t Sleep’ Sleeping, Drake & Tatyana

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*Oprah was showered with love from all of her friends on her 59th birthday, celebrated earlier this week. But Tyler Perry should have packaged a dolly with his gift – a pot of flowers. Oprah strained her back because of it. Her movie making friend took to his Facebook to share how guilty he felt. “I [...]




‘Biggest Loser’s’ Dolvett Quince Crashes BET’s ‘Real Husbands’

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*A special guest star will beef up Tuesday’s episode of BET’s “Real Husbands of Hollywood.” Celebrity fitness trainer Dolvett Quince of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” will play himself in a workout video spearheaded by Nelly. Things go sideways for Kevin Hart when his nemesis Robin Thicke slips and reveals that Nelly asked the guys to invest [...]




THE (01-25-13) EURweb Free-4-All Page/Board

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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE “You are the designer of your destiny; you [...]




BBD, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh Set for BET’s Inaugural Ball

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*Bell Biv Devoe, Doug E. Fresh and MC Lyte are among the entertainment lined up for BET’s Inaugural Ball, celebrating the second inauguration of Barack Obama. The black tie affair will take place on Jan. 21 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Smithsonian National Art Museum in Washington (8th & F Streets, NW). [...]




BET’s ‘Real Husbands,’ ‘Wayans’ Top All Tuesday Cable Ratings

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*BET scored a home run with the Tuesday night debut of its new sitcoms, topping all of cable and rivaling most broadcast network efforts during the 10 p.m. hour. “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” Kevin Hart’s mocking of the “Real Housewives” franchise, drew 4.1 million viewers in its 10 p.m. premiere. The series beat all cable [...]




JB Smoove of BET’s ‘Real Husbands’: ‘We Play an Exaggerated Version of Ourselves’

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*If you thought the “Real Husbands of Hollywood” skits were funny during the BET Awards, then you will not be disappointed with the full-length series premiering on the network Tuesday. Kevin Hart stars in the comedy series as an even more hyper version of himself – the lone single guy in his crew of buddies, [...]




BET Anticipating Great Results from Kevin Hart’s New Reality Show

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*Kevin Hart is on top of his game. The comedian/actor/entrepreneur is set to premiere his very first fake scripted reality show, “The Real Husbands of Hollywood.” Also starring Dwayne Martin, Nick Cannon, Boris Kodjoe, J.B. Smoove, and Robin Thicke, the hilarious concept is anticipated to bring BET to a whole ‘notha level. “After we did [...]




Chaka Khan, Halle Berry and T.D. Jakes Among those to be Honored by BET

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*BET is putting on a real show this year with a diverse line up of artists for the BET Honors 2013, set to take place at the Warner Theater in Washington, DC. This year’s entertainment line up includes Erykah Badu, Wayne Brady, Brandy, Mint Condition, Jimmy Jam, Alicia Keys, Ledisi and several others. T.D. Jakes, [...]




Is T.J. Holmes Makin’ Eyes at MSNBC?

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*While we’re not trying to say nothin’ for sure, but as Shadow and Act pointed out, brother man T.J. Holmes looked real comfortable as he “sat in” for the vacationing Alex Witt on her MSNBC show Saturday. Did you see it? It followed Melissa Harris-Perry’s  show. We expect Mr. Holmes will probably do a repeat today and sub again. It’s hard to tell what’s [...]




Naturi Naughton Staying Away from Music; Regina King Directs First Film

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*Naturi Naughton found a new niche when she decided to venture off into acting. The singer, now successful actress, who’s been on a musical hiatus for quite some time, has landed several roles since being cast as Lil Kim in “Notorious.” Speaking of which, the former 3LW singer just accepted a new role in Regina [...]