June 17, 2013

Jamie Foxx Brings ‘Dad, Stop Embarrassing Me’ to TBS

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*At its upfront today, TBS announced its new scripted and unscripted development slates, which includes a new reality series titled “Dad, Stop Embarrassing Me” from Jamie Foxx. Per TBS: Every teenager is embarrassed by his/her parents. But what if your dad decided to descend upon your life in every way? Inspired by Jamie Foxx’s relationship [...]




D.L. Hughley to Co-Host New TBS Game Show

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*Comedians D.L. Hughley and Michael Ian Black have come on board “Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host.” “This is a game show where a host is legitimately trying to convince a contestant to choose the wrong answer,” said executive producer Mark Burnett of One Three Media and London-based Monkey. “D.L. and Michael’s comedic styles [...]




Roy Wood Jr. Now a Regular on TBS’ ‘Sullivan & Son’

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*It looks like Roy Wood Jr.’s brand of funny is catching on with the right folks. That would be the viewing public and the suits at TBS, of course. Wood Jr’s appeal is such that he’s been upped to a series regular for the season two of “TBS‘ “Sullivan & Son.” The funny man made [...]




Tyler Perry Denies Bobbi Kristina Walked Off Set

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*Before the rising star could really get started with her career as an actress, rumors began to fly that Bobbi Kristina Brown quit Tyler Perry’s TBS series, “For Better or Worse.” But Perry denied the claims. Word came out that she quit after filming a few episodes of the show, which is set to air in [...]




Vivca Fox and Bill Bellamy to Return to Television

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*Vivca Fox was offered a regular spot on Bill Bellamy’s new – as yet unnamed – sitcom, which will reportedly air on TBS or TNT or maybe even BET, according to HumorMillmag.com. Comedian/actor Bellamy, also a former MTV VJ, plays the role of a Hollywood star who has a run-in with the law on the [...]




Video: Tyler Perry Visits ‘Leno’; TBS Boosts ‘For Better or Worse’

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*Deadline Hollywood is reporting that TBS has ordered 35 additional episodes of Tyler Perry’s latest sitcom, “Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse,” which revolves around three couples at various stages of their relationships. The comedy, produced by Tyler Perry Studios and distributed by Debmar-Mercury, premiered on TBS on Nov. 25, 2011 and averaged 2.9 million [...]




Tyler Perry’s ‘For Better or Worse’ Premieres Below Standard

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*According to a report in Multichannel News, Tyler Perry’s “For Better or Worse” didn’t do so well in the ratings on its debut night last Friday on TBS. The show averaged 3.4 million viewers – which isn’t bad, but it’s less than Perry’s two previous sitcom debuts. “House of Payne” brought in 5.2 million viewers [...]




Barack Obama’s Black History Minute (Video)

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*We know a lot about our President. We know that he has a distinguished academic background.  He’s known as a community activist in the Chicago community.  And to go back to his very beginning, we know that he is the son of an African father and white mother. But did you know 20 years ago, he hosted the [...]




Tatyana Ali on Cable’s Embrace of Black Sitcoms

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*TV One’s “Love That Girl” returned this week for its third season with Tatyana Ali as that girl, a young divorcee who returns to southern California while trying to figure out her next move. The show is among a healthy crop of African American sitcoms that have found a warm embrace on cable. In fact, [...]




David & Tamela Mann Turn up Heat on New Cooking Show

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*David and Tamela Mann have a lot going on. Between starring on Tyler Perry’s TBS sitcom “Meet the Browns,” starting a marriage ministry and promoting their individual solo CDs, the acting’/sangin’ couple – who just celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary in April – has also been busy developing a new cooking show. “It’s a cooking [...]




Michael Jai White, Tasha Smith to Reprise ‘Married’ Roles for TV Series

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*Tyler Perry is bringing another television series to TBS. As previously reported, the multi-hyphenate has signed his latest deal with the Turner-owned network for “For Better or Worse,” a dramedy series based on his successful “Why Did I Get Married?” movie franchise. Michael Jai White (The Dark Knight) and Tasha Smith (Couples Retreat) are confirmed [...]




Video: Tyler Perry will Launch New TV Series ‘For Better or Worse’

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*It’s here, Tyler Perry’s newest movie production, “Madea’s Big Happy Family.” In the midst of all the excitement, it looks like the playwright and cross-dressing actor is preparing to launch a new show, “For Better or for Worse.” The new production will premiere on TBS and is based on the characters of couples flick “Why [...]




Ice Cube in Concert

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*Ice Cube is a multi-talented man. He’s done the acting, producing and his first love, rapping. Although he hasn’t been had any hit records of late, he’s hasn’t forgotten his true nature. The former NWA member – who is also the executive producer of the TBS sitcom “Are We There Yet?” – just announced a [...]




Harold Perrineau Joins TBS Pilot ‘The Wedding Band’

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*Actor Harold Perrineau, last seen in the ABC series “Lost,” has signed on to star in “The Wedding Band,” a pilot for cable network TBS. “Band” is an hourlong comedy that centers on a group of guys who try to escape the stress and chaos of their lives by performing in a wedding band, according [...]




EURweb.com Out and About and Stumbles Across D.L. Hughley

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*On Tuesday EURweb.com was on the scene at an event sponsored by Belvedere Vodka. It seems as though those cats are sponsoring something every time you turn around. Anyway, as the drinks were following, and New York City’s beautiful people began to pile into the confines of the Gilda Hall downtown, we found ourselves face [...]