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Preview Our World: Wendy Raquel Robinson Hips Us To “The Game”

Also: Discussion with Jeff Johnson, Kim Coles and Chris Spencer; profile of former top model and inspirational school teacher Rashid Silvera.

This week on Our World with Black Enterprise, with host Marc Lamont Hill: Actor Wendy…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: January 27, 2012 Tags: Barack Obama, BET, Beyonce, Chris Spencer, Jeff Johnson, Jeff Johson, Kim Coles, Marc Lamont Hill, Michael Vick, Rashid Silvera, Steve Harvey, The Game, The Steve Harvey Show, Wendy Raquel Robinson

Salim & Mara Brock Akil on ‘The Game’ & ‘Sparkle’ Remake

The power couple reveal how they create success in career and their marriage

On the eve of the season 5 premiere of BET’s The Game, producers Salim &…

By Darralynn Hutson

Posted: January 9, 2012 Tags: Akil Productions, BET, Girlfriends, Hollywood, Jordin Sparks, Jumping the Broom, Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, Sparkle, The Game, UPN, Whitney Houston

In the News: Former NBA Security Director Sues the League; Heart & Soul Plans to Re-emerge and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web

By Sade K. Muhammad

Posted: December 16, 2011 Tags: BET, Emerge, Heart & Soul, In the News, Jamie Hein, Kendra Lee, Michael Gunn, NBA, Warren Glover, Yanick Rice Lamb

In the News: Cyber Monday Sales Expected to Surge; NBA Reaches Tentative Deal and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web

By Sade K. Muhammad

Posted: November 28, 2011 Tags: 2011 Soul Train Awards, BET, Billy Hunter, Black Friday, Cedric the Entertainer, Centric, Chris Brown, Cyber Monday, David Stern, In the News, Miguel, National Basketball Association, National Basketball Players Association, R&B

ROBERT “BOB” JOHNSON Princeton University MA, Public/International Affairs Class of ’72 Johnson is the founder of Black Entertainment Television [BET], which launched in 1980. Starting as just a two-hour program, BET developed into a nationwide television channel, becoming the first African American owned company to be acknowledged by the New York Stock Exchange in 1991. After selling the all-Black television network to Viacom in 2001, Johnson became the first African American billionaire.

UBR Spotlight: Master Entrepreneur Robert L. Johnson

More on the entrepreneurs, business strategies and economic news on The Urban Business Roundtable

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable: master wealth builder Robert L. Johnson, chairman of…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: September 14, 2011 Tags: BET, Bob Johnson, Charlotte Bobcats, Digital Breakthroughs Institute, financial literacy, Michael Jordan, Peggy Duncan, RLJ Companies, RLJ Development, Robert L. Johnson, The RLJ Companies

Fred Mwangaguhunga, MediaTakeOut.com founder

MediaTakeOut Launches New Web-Based Reality Series ‘First Date’

The popular website expands its reach into the realm of original programming

MediaTakeOut.com founder Fred Mwangaguhunga joins forces with Fisher Klingenstein Films to introduce a new web-based…

By Brett Johnson

Posted: September 6, 2011 Tags: african american celebrity, BE Next, BET, black celebrities, celebrity gossip, Dan Garcia, Danny Fisher, First Date, Fisher Klingenstein Films, Fred Mwangaguhunga, gossip, Hulu, iTunes, MediaTakeout, reality series, TV One, web programming, YouTube

Television just isn’t the same. Nowadays, you’re more likely to see a reality show starring a person of color than a scripted one. Many of us who grew up on Black family sitcoms like The Cosby Show, A Different World and The Jeffersons—which portrayed a positive side of the African American experience—may find most of what’s on the air now pales in comparison but there are a few gems in the crowd. More and more, some of Black Hollywood’s finest are taking their talents from the big screen to the small screen and there are emerging programs—both scripted and reality—that are more than catfights and scandals. As the 2011 Fall TV Season gets ready to kick off, BlackEnterprise.com channel surfs through the network’s lineups to see what’s worth checking out—both new and returning—on your down time. —Starrene Rhett

2011 Fall TV Preview: 13 Shows Worth Watching this Season

With a batch of new and returning programs here's a guide of what needs your support

Every fall the networks release their fall TV lineups, which include a slew of new…

By Starrene Rhett

Posted: August 22, 2011 Tags: 2011 Fall TV Preview, A&E, ABC, America's Next Top Model, American Idol, Annie Illonzeh, ANTM, BET, black hollywood, cable television, Charlie's Angels, Columbus Short, Common, Dexter, Drew Barrymore, For Better or Worse, Fox, Hell on Wheels, Hugh Hefner, J.J. Abrams, Jim Caviezel, Kerry Washington, L.A. Reid, Laz Alonso, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Marcus Samuelsson, Melissa Camacho, Michael Emerson, Michael Jai White, Mos Def, Naturi Naughton, NBC, network television, Nicole Scherzinger, Orlando Santos, Paula Abdul, Person of Interest, Playboy, Reed Between the Lines, Showtime, Simon Cowell, Steve Jones, Taraji P. Henson, Tasha Smith, The Chew, The Playboy Club, The X-Factor, Top Chef, Tracee Ellis Ross, TV lineup, Tyler Perry, Tyra Banks, Why Did I Get Married?

Princeton, Harvard, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Yale, Columbia and UPenn all have the distinction of being named Ivy League institutions of higher education. Since February 1954 these eight universities have been heralded for their academic excellence and standout athletic achievements. Almost 60 years later, those institutions are still recognized as the most prestigious centers of higher learning nationwide. While the general train of thought would be that the Elite 8 would solely produce cerebral types, some of today’s most notable and creative African American celebrities have walked their hallowed halls as well. With the back to school season in full swing, BlackEnterprise.com highlights 10 celebrities you probably didn’t know attended an Ivy League school. —Amber McKynzie

10 Black Celebrities Who Attended Ivy League Schools

Eight schools have the honor of being labeled Ivy League and—surprisingly—having these 10 celebrities as attendees

The elite eight of higher education are referred to as Ivy League schools. While most…

By Amber McKynzie

Posted: August 19, 2011 Tags: Angela Bassett, back to school gallery, BET, Bob Johnson, Brown, COlumbia University, Cornell University, Courtney B. Vance, Dartmouth, elite eight, Harvard University, Hill Harper, Ivy League, John Legend, Joy Bryant, Princeton University, Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Robert Johnson, Ryan Leslie, Sanaa Lathan, Stan Lathan, Tyra Banks, University of Pennsylvania, Yale

It took only 72 days for Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ marriage to dissolve. Reportedly costing a million dollars, the financial loss of the split is obvious. Similarly, Jennifer Lopez may have once sang “Love Don’t Cost A Thing,” but the singer/actress knows first-hand that a divorce can cost a pretty penny. After eight months of marrige to backup dancer/choreographer Cris Judd, she called it quits in 2002 and coughed up $14 million to Judd. With the recent announcement of her split from salsa singer Marc Anthony, there’s rampant speculation about who’s going to come out richer. J.Lo, whose estimated net worth is $150 million, easily eclipses her estranged husband who earns a respectable $40 million. If the couple signed a premarital agreement, there should be little worry about who gets what. On the other hand, the dirty laundry from some of the following couples was aired when news of their divorces spread. We’ve taken a look at the figures in 10 expensive celebrity divorces. —Brett Johnson

10 Most Expensive Divorces for Black Celebrities

A look at the most costly divorces of the rich and famous

Divorces and separations are all too common in Hollywood. Here’s a breakdown of some of…

By Brett Johnson

Posted: July 25, 2011 Tags: Baby Phat, BET, Bob Johnson, celebrity, celebrity divorce, Christina Milian, Cris Judd, Diane Ritchie, divorce, divorce settlement, Djimon Honsou, Ebony, Eddie Murphy, Elin Nordegren, Elin Woods, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Johnson Publishing, Juanita Jordan, Kelis, Kim Kardashian, Kimora Lee Simmons, Kris Humphries, Lionel Ritchie, Marc Anthony, marriage finances, Michael Jordan, Nas, Nicole Murphy, RENE ELIZONDO, Robert Johnson, Russell Simmons, Shaquille O'neal, Shaunie O'Neal, Sheila Johnson, The-Dream, Tiger Woods

Before reality TV took over, cable networks like BET, MTV and VH1 (along with an assortment of broadcast programs) used to dedicate hours to airing music videos. Now, there are only a handful of such shows around and fans are more likely to watch their favorite artist’s latest clip online than on TV. With that said, the quality and concepts for most musicians have gone down. Gone are the days of the multi-million dollar video shoot that was more than a lip-syncing affair and produced mini movies. Still in the midst of Black Music Month, BlackEnterprise.com takes a trip down memory lane with some of the most expensive music videos made by African American artists. You’ll also discover which famous family has a penchant for not only making records but breaking them (and budgets) as well. —Anslem Samuel

16 Most Expensive Music Videos by Black Artists

Creative expression for music artist sometimes comes at a high cost

From Michael Jackson and MC Hammer to Kanye West and Will Smith, music videos often…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: June 29, 2011 Tags: BET, black music month, BlackStreet, Busta Rhymes, Eddie Murphy, Eve, Evel Knievel, Hype Williams, Iman, Ja Rule, James Brown, Janet Jackson, Jay Z, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Macaulay Culkin, Mariah Carrey, Martin Scorsese, MC Hammer, Michael Jackson, Missy Elliott, MTV, music video, Sean Combs, Teddy Riley, The Notorious B.I.G., TLC, Tyra Banks, VH1, Wesley Snipes, Will Smith

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