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An Original King of Comedy, D.L. Hughley was raised in Los Angeles and no stranger to his neighborhood gangs. His motivation to leave a legacy lead to the transition of his comedy from frivolous jokes to political topics inspiring change.
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Unsung
Featuring portraits of influential TV pioneers from Diahann Carroll and Nat King Cole to Arsenio Hall and RuPaul, who helped change the game, and change the world.
Unsung
Unsung Presents Best in Black: Comics features portraits of trailblazing comedians, from Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor to Bernie Mac and Mo�Nique, who helped change the game, and change the world.
Stepping Back to Love
In this romantic dramedy, a once loving Chicago couple connected by dance, must use stepping to find each other again after their marriage is threatened by money and infidelity woes.
The Rickey Smiley Show
De�anna is crazy about a senior at her school and Rickey prohibits her from - seeing him because she�s too young to date and nobody is good enough for his - baby girl. De�anna is sad and about to break it off with him until Rickey discovers - the kid is the top college football prospect in the nation and more importantly - he�s leaning towards attending Rickey�s alma mater, Alabama. He may even - pledge Rickey�s fraternity (stepping). This changes things dramatically. Rickey - thinks the guy is great for De�anna. He�s shocked when De�anna wants to break - up with him. NOOOO! Rickey does everything he can to keep the young couple - together until he realizes it�s not what De�anna wants. And at the end of the day, - that�s the most important thing. - B STORY - After he constantly begs her, Tiffany decides to help Kenny renegotiate his - contract and get a raise. It should be simple but she didn�t anticipate just how - cheap Maurice is. Tiffany advises Kenny to hold out and he gets fired. Now - Tiffany has to get Kenny his job back.
The Rickey Smiley Show
During the Morning show Rickey announces it�s time for the annual fundraiser at - his church. To make things different this year Bernice coaxes Rickey into being a - celebrity judge on the first annual Gospel Idol. Knowing that Rickey is involved a - sponsor donates a top prize of $10,000 and a recording contract. Now everyone - comes out of the woodworks, claiming to have talent. The kids rehearse at the - house hoping to get on. Even Maurice wants to dust off his old rap skills. Joe - Willie and the Deuteronomaires perform, along with Kenny, Aunt Sylvia and a - host of other talented and not so talented people. What makes this show special - is it won�t be like your typical talent show. It will be shot like the early stages of - American Idol where our celebrity judges (Rickey included) will decide who goes - to the next round. Just like Randy, Paula and Simon, our judges will fight - amongst each other and possibly with the talent they deny.
Rickey Smiley For Real
Rickey hosts a small family dinner but Brandon, Craig and Aaryn are missing. In Atlanta, Da Brat comes to stay at Rickey�s. Rickey reconnects with Craig while Brandon tells Reec that Rickey�s disowned him.
Rickey Smiley For Real
A frustrated Rickey decides to broadcast from home and Brandon meets with Craig and D�essence to reconnect them. Gary works on his TV show idea while Juicy gets hot water with Beyonce and Hollywood.
We're The Campbells
Erica�s plans for a hair music festival to promote her wig line are put in jeopardy when she and Warryn decide to shoot a music video for their duet, �All of My Life.� Warryn discovers Krista has been wearing makeup to school without permission.
The Manns
Tia finally undergoes her weight-loss surgery. Her life changing procedure awakens David Jr�s spirit to take action in his own life. Tamela and David Sr attempt to finish their marriage book but not before further research.
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Overcoming a lifetime of adversity and heartbreak, Tisha Campbell is the epitome of survivor. Impacted by a traumatic sexual assault and while on , Tisha realized her life’s mission would become to help others in need.
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Tyra Banks, one of the world’s most iconic faces. Banks, who first gained notoriety as an American supermodel, has not only changed the landscapes of fashion, but also continues to break barriers for women of color.
Unsung
Hezekiah Walker is a singer and pastor whose ministry has pushed the boundaries of traditional church and worship. Bishop Walker gets candid about the ups and downs of a trailblazing career and his personal journey that inspired his greatest hits.
For The Love of Ruth
A young woman meets a God-fearing matriarch and a man who loves her unconditionally.
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Born Milton Terrence Howery, Lil Rel grew up on the West Side of Chicago with two brothers and both parents; something that he said greatly shaped his childhood. His mom showed unwavering support, even after she was diagnosed with cancer, passing away too quickly after. Rel never wavered in his belief that God had prophesized greatness for him, and that his time would come. He soon found himself at a Hollywood party with Jordan Peele, leading to his break out role in Get Out. From there his career has skyrocketed and his focus is on creating opportunities for his community to grow within the industry in this phase two of life.
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Fantasia grew up in a family that focused heavily on singing.Becoming a young teenage mother solidified her relationship with God. It was by chance that her neighborhood pushed her to try out for, and win, American Idol.
Unsung
Unsung Presents Best in Black: Activists features portraits of trailblazing activists, from Paul Robeson and Angela Davis to Maya Angelou and Thurgood Marshall, who helped change the game, and change the world.
Unsung
Unsung Presents Best in Black: Political Leaders features portraits of pioneering political figures, from Barbara Jordan and Shirley Chisholm to John Lewis and Barack Obama, who helped change the game, and change the world.
Welcome to the Family
Welcome to the Family centers on Stella, an internet producer (Kali Hawk), who has to learn how to balance her personal and professional lives. She utilizes her family reunion to not only reveal her engagement to fianc�e Quinton (B.J. Britt), but also to prove she can host her own web series.
The Rickey Smiley Show
Brandon�s tries to become popular by befriending a highly recruited basketball - player that attends his school. The player is accused by the school of cheating on - his college entrance exam and is suspended from school. The friend says he is - innocent and actually accuses the school of racism for questioning his - intelligence. The story takes on national headlines. Brandon says that he is sure - beyond a shadow of a doubt about his new friend�s innocence and in an effort to - impress him, asks if Rickey will have his the player on his morning show to talk - about the injustice and possibly clear his friend�s name which Rickey does. Later - evidence comes out that the player really did cheat on the exam and was just - using Brandon to get on his dad�s show. A very disappointed Brandon tells Rickey - who talks to him about the importance of integrity. - B STORY - De�anna accidentally breaks one of Rickey�s trophies and has to get it fixed before - any one finds out. De�anna pieces it together with glue. Aaron says it still looks - bad. Aunt Sylvia is cleaning around and accidentally bumps it. When she - catches it, it crumbles in her hand. Now Aunt Sylvia thinks she broke it. De�anna - continues to let her think it so that she can go to a party this weekend. She has - to convince Aaron to keep his mouth shut. At the end, De�anna confesses to Aunt - Sylvia and when Rickey knocks the trophy over, Aunt Sylvia and De�anna decide - to keep it to themselves.
The Rickey Smiley Show
Rickey�s ex wife, Monica returns home after losing her big case in LA. She is - depressed about the case and spends more time with the kids in order to cheer - herself up. She tells Rickey that she has missed the kids and wants to assume - custody. She is shocked when Rickey says no. De�anna overhears this and - thinks Rickey is being unfair. Rickey thinks De�anna just wants to spend more - time with her mom because Monica doesn�t have as many rules as he does and is - always buying them things out of guilt. He reminds her that the kids are on a - good schedule, doing well and have adjusted to life as it is. He also tells Monica - she can visit when ever and as often as she wants. That�s not good enough for her - she wants the kids to live with her. This causes a huge fight between the former - couple, resulting in Monica telling Rickey that she�s suing for full custody.
Rickey Smiley For Real
Rickey, D�essence and Malik go to Colombia for fun, food and drama. Back in Atlanta, Juicy talks with Gary about Beyonce fight and Da Brat works with her new artist and meets with Jermaine Dupri.
Rickey Smiley For Real
D�essence wants to date older men, Rickey says wait. Craig gets a new car, Gary secures Porsha Williams for his pilot and Da Brat�s new artist performs while Brandon meets with Beonka and then Spirit.
We're The Campbells
Erica flies to Dallas to do her radio show and goes a little too far on air with her cohost, Griff, and then questions the higher-ups about policy. After talking to MC Lyte, Joi decides to leave Warryn�s label. Goo gets some great news.
The Manns
It�s that time of year again, time for the annual Mann Games. This year it�s every MANN for themself. David Jr struggles to find a tour bus that everyone can agree on, meanwhile Tilly Kiss pops up for a last minute sale.
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Raised in Chicago, LisaRaye McCoy grew up with her mother and father in a life of seeming luxury. When her father was murdered, she left Chicago. She took her newborn daughter to LA to make it as an actress.
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Surrounded by conflict at an early age, Lamar Odom found refuge in basketball. A near-death experiences and high-profile, tumultuous relationships skyrocketed Lamar’s fame, an affinity for partying tarnished his remarkable career.
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Born Milton Terrence Howery, Lil Rel grew up on the West Side of Chicago with two brothers and both parents; something that he said greatly shaped his childhood. His mom showed unwavering support, even after she was diagnosed with cancer, passing away too quickly after. Rel never wavered in his belief that God had prophesized greatness for him, and that his time would come. He soon found himself at a Hollywood party with Jordan Peele, leading to his break out role in Get Out. From there his career has skyrocketed and his focus is on creating opportunities for his community to grow within the industry in this phase two of life.
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Fantasia grew up in a family that focused heavily on singing.Becoming a young teenage mother solidified her relationship with God. It was by chance that her neighborhood pushed her to try out for, and win, American Idol.
Unsung
Unsung Presents Best in Black: Activists features portraits of trailblazing activists, from Paul Robeson and Angela Davis to Maya Angelou and Thurgood Marshall, who helped change the game, and change the world.
Unsung
Unsung Presents Best in Black: Political Leaders features portraits of pioneering political figures, from Barbara Jordan and Shirley Chisholm to John Lewis and Barack Obama, who helped change the game, and change the world.
Welcome to the Family
Welcome to the Family centers on Stella, an internet producer (Kali Hawk), who has to learn how to balance her personal and professional lives. She utilizes her family reunion to not only reveal her engagement to fianc�e Quinton (B.J. Britt), but also to prove she can host her own web series.
The Rickey Smiley Show
Brandon�s tries to become popular by befriending a highly recruited basketball - player that attends his school. The player is accused by the school of cheating on - his college entrance exam and is suspended from school. The friend says he is - innocent and actually accuses the school of racism for questioning his - intelligence. The story takes on national headlines. Brandon says that he is sure - beyond a shadow of a doubt about his new friend�s innocence and in an effort to - impress him, asks if Rickey will have his the player on his morning show to talk - about the injustice and possibly clear his friend�s name which Rickey does. Later - evidence comes out that the player really did cheat on the exam and was just - using Brandon to get on his dad�s show. A very disappointed Brandon tells Rickey - who talks to him about the importance of integrity. - B STORY - De�anna accidentally breaks one of Rickey�s trophies and has to get it fixed before - any one finds out. De�anna pieces it together with glue. Aaron says it still looks - bad. Aunt Sylvia is cleaning around and accidentally bumps it. When she - catches it, it crumbles in her hand. Now Aunt Sylvia thinks she broke it. De�anna - continues to let her think it so that she can go to a party this weekend. She has - to convince Aaron to keep his mouth shut. At the end, De�anna confesses to Aunt - Sylvia and when Rickey knocks the trophy over, Aunt Sylvia and De�anna decide - to keep it to themselves.
The Rickey Smiley Show
Rickey�s ex wife, Monica returns home after losing her big case in LA. She is - depressed about the case and spends more time with the kids in order to cheer - herself up. She tells Rickey that she has missed the kids and wants to assume - custody. She is shocked when Rickey says no. De�anna overhears this and - thinks Rickey is being unfair. Rickey thinks De�anna just wants to spend more - time with her mom because Monica doesn�t have as many rules as he does and is - always buying them things out of guilt. He reminds her that the kids are on a - good schedule, doing well and have adjusted to life as it is. He also tells Monica - she can visit when ever and as often as she wants. That�s not good enough for her - she wants the kids to live with her. This causes a huge fight between the former - couple, resulting in Monica telling Rickey that she�s suing for full custody.
Rickey Smiley For Real
Rickey, D�essence and Malik go to Colombia for fun, food and drama. Back in Atlanta, Juicy talks with Gary about Beyonce fight and Da Brat works with her new artist and meets with Jermaine Dupri.
Rickey Smiley For Real
D�essence wants to date older men, Rickey says wait. Craig gets a new car, Gary secures Porsha Williams for his pilot and Da Brat�s new artist performs while Brandon meets with Beonka and then Spirit.
We're The Campbells
Erica flies to Dallas to do her radio show and goes a little too far on air with her cohost, Griff, and then questions the higher-ups about policy. After talking to MC Lyte, Joi decides to leave Warryn�s label. Goo gets some great news.
The Manns
It�s that time of year again, time for the annual Mann Games. This year it�s every MANN for themself. David Jr struggles to find a tour bus that everyone can agree on, meanwhile Tilly Kiss pops up for a last minute sale.
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Raised in Chicago, LisaRaye McCoy grew up with her mother and father in a life of seeming luxury. When her father was murdered, she left Chicago. She took her newborn daughter to LA to make it as an actress.
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Surrounded by conflict at an early age, Lamar Odom found refuge in basketball. A near-death experiences and high-profile, tumultuous relationships skyrocketed Lamar’s fame, an affinity for partying tarnished his remarkable career.
Unsung
Soul for Real burst onto the R&B scene in the mid-90s with a soulful sound that had a youthful twist. In this episode of �Unsung�, hear Soul for Real�s journey from friends, family, and the four brothers who lived it.
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Jermaine Dupri’s career started as a 12 year old dancer. He quickly went on to become a successful record producer by the age of 16. Looking back on his accolades, he earned the right to be talked among the greatest songwriters of all time.
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Born to a 15-year-old single mom Tasha Smith moved to LA and worked on breaking in to stand up comedy. The urge to direct led Tasha to self-produce and direct her first short film, she has since moved on to episodic and feature length directing.
Unsung
Featuring portraits of successful figures in business, from Berry Gordy and Magic Johnson to Oprah Winfrey and Rihanna, who helped change the game, and change the world.
Unsung
Stetsasonic rose to stardom as �Hip-Hop�s First Band.� Step back in time with the seven-member band as they chronicle their electrifying musical journey.
Three's Complicated
Monica has had a bad day. And, after one too many drinks, she ends up having a whirlwind weekend fling with a guy ten years her junior. That wouldn't be so bad until she suspects she might be pregnant AND she discovers her weekend lover may just be her daughter’s new beau.
The Rickey Smiley Show
After losing Kenny and having Maurice as his producer, who keeps messing up, Rickey realizes how much he needs Kenny. So Rickey goes to rescue Kenny from his contract at Ray's radio station.
The Rickey Smiley Show
Rickey's family, friends and coworkers prepare for a visit from President Obama. There's only one problem� everyone can't pass the background check.
Rickey Smiley For Real
Rickey and Brandon finally meet while Gary's screentest with Porsha is a disaster. Meanwhile, D'essence goes on a date with a 37-year old and Craig reaches out to Da Brat for help with a new job.
Rickey Smiley For Real
The morning show goes to the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, but Juicy stays in hot water. Rickey�s kids host a Christmas dinner at the Salvation Army. Gary shoots a screen test with Porsha Williams. Rickey and Brandon have a heated counseling session.
We're The Campbells
Erica�s daughter, Krista, struggles with self-esteem because of her dark skin tone. Joi faces colorism in the music industry as well prompting her to question leaving the business altogether. Warryn asks Erica to co-preach with him at Church.
The Manns
While Chantal and David SR faceoff in a family gumbo showdown, Porcia convinces David JR to buy her a gun, but only if she passes all of his tests. Tamela has only a few days to put on a fashion show to kick-start her clothing line.
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Actress and comedian, Niecy Nash is no stranger to rejection - therefore, she's learned a few lessons about what it takes to have perseverance in entertainment. With a Hollywood career spanning nearly three decades, Niecy Nash has finally arrived.
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Finding happiness has been a journey for Paula Patton, and while experiencing love and heartbreak in the public eye hasn't been easy, motherhood, despite it all, is the perfect snapshot of Paula's life, undoubtedly becoming her best role yet.
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Jermaine Dupri’s career started as a 12 year old dancer. He quickly went on to become a successful record producer by the age of 16. Looking back on his accolades, he earned the right to be talked among the greatest songwriters of all time.
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Born to a 15-year-old single mom Tasha Smith moved to LA and worked on breaking in to stand up comedy. The urge to direct led Tasha to self-produce and direct her first short film, she has since moved on to episodic and feature length directing.
Unsung
Featuring portraits of successful figures in business, from Berry Gordy and Magic Johnson to Oprah Winfrey and Rihanna, who helped change the game, and change the world.
Unsung
Stetsasonic rose to stardom as �Hip-Hop�s First Band.� Step back in time with the seven-member band as they chronicle their electrifying musical journey.
Three's Complicated
Monica has had a bad day. And, after one too many drinks, she ends up having a whirlwind weekend fling with a guy ten years her junior. That wouldn't be so bad until she suspects she might be pregnant AND she discovers her weekend lover may just be her daughter’s new beau.