May 24, 2013

The Pulse of Entertainment: BET Unveils New and Recurring Programming at Annual Upfront Presentation

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BET unveils its new and recurring programming at their annual Upfront Presentation *et Networks, a Viacom company, the nation’s leading cable provider for African-Americans unveiled its new and recurring programming for 2013’s third and fourth quarter, and the first quarter of 2014. The BET Network unveiling included programming for Centric, a 24 hour entertainment channel [...]




‘Zane’s The Jump Off’: Softcore Porn or a Celebration of Black Masculinity?

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*The knees of most, if not all, women in attendance at the press event for “Zane’s The Jump off, ” turned to mush and their eyes erupted with vehement anticipation when the “Z” boys arrived at the Xen Lounge in Studio City, just a hop, skip and a jump away from Hollywood’s outer wall. It [...]




R. Kelly Revives ‘Trapped in the Closet’ Series – He Ain’t Tired Yet

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*No, no, no! R. Kelly went back to the “Closet” series with a new dramatic music video. Another chapter in the chocolate factory creator’s “Trapped in the Closet” revives fans’ thirst for sex, music and soap opera-like theatrics. Perhaps there’s no end to the twisted story telling. A press release revealed that the next installment [...]




Tyson Beckford Better Take Off His Shirt in Zane’s Film Adaptation of ‘Addicted’

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*The film adaptation of Zane’s erotic fiction novel “Addicted” just got a little steamier. Shadow and Act is reporting that tantalizingly attractive Tyson Beckford joined the cast, along with sassy, sexy Emayatzy Corinealdi, fresh off her starring role in “Middle of Nowhere.” This is going to be good, so hide yo’ kids. The film is [...]




Boris Kodjoe Set to Star in Zane Film Adaptation of ‘Addicted’

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*Zane fans, you are in for a treat. We already know how saucy and sexy those erotic books get. Well, just imagine them on screen. No kids allowed. It’s been confirmed that one of our (ladies) favorite bald men, Boris Kodjoe, is set to star in the big screen adaptation of Zane’s novel, “Addicted.” It’s [...]




Lionsgate Bringing Zane’s ‘Addicted’ to the Big Screen

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*Guess what? In the very near future you’ll be able to go see a nasty movie in the privacy of your own local theater. The big screen adaptation of erotic fiction writer Zane’s popular novel ‘Addicted,’ which follows the trials and tribulations of a successful sex-addicted African American businesswoman, is coming to the big screen.Oh goody. So [...]




Keith Sweat Admires Lil Wayne

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*Keith Sweat said in a recent interview that he looks up to Lil Wayne, saying, “His work ethic is ridiculous … he never stops.” The veteran R&B crooner, now 50,  is on the road promoting his latest album, “Til the Morning” along with his collaborative effort, a book, with erotic fiction writer Zane. The relationship [...]




Keith Sweat Becomes a Book Writer

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*While Keith Sweat is making his way back to becoming relevant in the music industry again, he’s made his debut as an author. The singer gives readers advice on relationships and love with “Make It Last Forever: The Do’s and Don’ts.” “It’s about what you should do in your relationship and what you shouldn’t do [...]




Zane: The ‘Sex Chronicles Interview with Kam Williams

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*Zane (not her real name) is the best-selling author of a plethora of African-American-oriented erotica, including Dear G Spot, Afterburn, Gettin’ Buck Wild, The Heat Seekers, Addicted and The Sex Chronicles, to name a few. This iconoclastic phenom has also edited and/or contributed to such other titles as Love is Never Painless, Caramel Flava, Chocolate [...]