May 19, 2013

Wendy Raquel Robinson Speaks on the Drama of Season 6 of ‘The Game’

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*BET is gearing up for its sixth season of its hit original series “The Game” starring, among Other, Wendy Raquel Robinson, premiering tonight at 10pm E/P. Not only is this the sixth season of the show, which had the most successful debut of a sitcom in cable history with 7.7 million viewers when it debuted [...]




The Pulse of Entertainment: Both Brandy and Kyla Pratt are Back on TV

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Brandy and Kyla Pratt are back for a new season of BET’s ‘The Game’ and ‘Let’s Stay Together,’ premiering March 26, 2013 *BET Network has two hits series “Let’s Stay Together” and “The Game” which are returning for a new season Tuesday, March 26, 2013  premiering at 10pm and 11pmET/PT. Its talented stellar cast is [...]




Wendy Raquel Robinson Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary of ‘Giving Back’ to the Community

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*(LOS ANGELES) – This year commemorates Wendy Raquel Robinson’s Amazing Grace Conservatory 15th Year Anniversary, working with youth ages 5-18 to create a stronger and more vibrant community for youth where they can freely express themselves through acting, dance and voice.  The mission of Amazing Grace Conservatory is to train and develop emerging artists and [...]




Black Celebrities Have Faith in Hollywood During Oscar Week (Photos / Videos)

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*Not the typical setting for a religious event was the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood. But esteemed black celebrities sprinkled in prepared to listen to gospel music, to tribute a fallen star and to honor a selected few, during Oscar week. They came to share faith stories and openly celebrate its presence in the entertainment [...]




Wendy Raquel Robinson’s Amazing Grace Conservatory Installs Youth Computer Center Courtesy of GTECH Corp.

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*Los Angeles, CA — GTECH Corporation opened its After School Advantage computer lab at Amazing Grace Conservatory/AGC in Los Angeles, co-founded by Wendy Raquel Robinson (BETs “The Game”) during an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 8, 2011.  Amazing Grace Conservatory offers a well-rounded, culturally-enriching educational program to at-risk youth in the performing arts in [...]




Photos: 2011 NAACP Theatre Awards Red Carpet

Actress Raven Symone attends the 21st Annual NAACP Theatre Awards at the Directors Guild of America on August 29, 2011 in Hollywood

*Raven Symone was among the big winners at the 2011 NAACP Theatre Awards this week in Los Angeles. The star of ABC Family’s new show “The Great State of Georgia” accepted the Spirit Award, given to an individual who brings energy, tenacity, innovation, commitment, talent, and of course, spirit, to the theater scene. The 25-year-old [...]




‘The Game’s’ Coby Bell Puts Fans on ‘Notice’

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  *Coby Bell was nestled deep into the explosive world of USA Network’s “Burn Notice” in Miami when he got the call that his cancelled CW series, “The Game,” had not only been revived by BET for a new 2011 season, but was moving its set from Los Angeles to the ATL. “I lucked out [...]




Niecy Nash is Now Married!

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*Well alrighty then! It’s a done deal. Former “Clean House” host Niecy Nash has married electrical engineer Jay Tucker. The union went down Saturday in Malibu, Calif. Nash, 40, and Tucker exchanged vows in front of 200 guests, including The View’s Sherri Shepherd. Shepherd, who is also engaged to be married, served as a bridesmaid, [...]




Russ Parr’s ’35 and Ticking’ is His Big Screen Debut

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*Russ Parr has been around the world and back again as far as the entertainment industry is concerned. He has worked behind the scenes at ABC, worked as a stand-up comic, and he has even appeared in bit parts on a few sitcoms as well as some commercials. But you may know him from the [...]




Caryn Ward (‘The Game’) Plays ‘Man Stealer’ in New Romantic Comedy

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*Los Angeles, CA – Actress Caryn Ward is stealing men’s hearts in the new romantic comedy “He’s Mine, Not Yours.” The film can be described as a heartfelt journey about two lifelong friends, a wife to be, and the woman that jeopardizes it all. Filming began mid-April in Los Angeles, and is being produced by [...]




Russ Parr’s ’35 & Ticking’ Explodes into Theatres May 20

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*CHATSWORTH, CA -  Image Entertainment in conjunction with Swirl Films and Up To Parr Productions today announce the  theatrical release of  “35 & Ticking, ” a romantic comedy which looks at a group of thirty-somethings trying to figure out life, love and marriage. Written and directed by syndicated radio host-turned-filmmaker Russ Parr, “35 & Ticking” [...]




Cast of ‘The Game’ to Host NBA All-Star Pre-Game Party

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‘The Game’ cast will be featured as they celebrate their victory with a NBA All-Star Pre-Game party in West Hollywood. Los Angeles —  The cast of BET’s “The Game” are changing the game for NBA All-Star weekend as they celebrate their series’ victory back into network television with their official Pre-Game NBA All-Star Weekend Party [...]




TLC to Air Niecy Nash Wedding as Two-Hour Special

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*Niecy Nash and her fiancé Jay Tucker will have their wedding broadcast during a two-hour long television special to air on TLC, reports People Magazine. Nash, 40, revealed that the network would not only air the wedding itself, but would also document the lead-up to the big day, including her search for the perfect dress. [...]




BET Has a Big Winner with ‘The Game’

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*”The Game” used to be a loser. In its three seasons on the CW, the comedy about women involved with players of a fictional San Diego pro football team had a devoted but small following. When producers offered to revamp the series to make it more compatible with the CW’s long-form, youth-oriented direction, executives declined, [...]




The Game: BET Denies Paying White Star More than Rest of Cast

(L-R) Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tia Mowry Hardrict and Brittany Daniel in BET's "The Game"

*BET has responded to sudden internet rumors that a white actress in its predominantly-black cast of “The Game” is being paid twice as much as the rest of the cast. The Internet mess-starter, MediaTakeOut.com, said that Brittany Daniel, who plays Kelly Pitts on the resurrected series from the CW, was being paid twice as much [...]