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Month: May 2025
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New Releases
The Emancipation of Mimi ’20th Anniversary Edition’
The 20th Anniversary release from Mariah Carey, for her record breaking “The Emancipation of Mimi” (20th Anniversary Edition) collection is now available via Def Jam Records/UMe. A gorgeous, limited edition 5LP vinyl box set, personally compiled by Mariah to bring together the musical world she created, and continues to create, around this masterwork. As elaborate as it is all-encompassing, this…
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UB Soul Friday
UB Soul Friday: Celebrating Adina Howard’s 30th Anniversary
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” spotlights a multi-dimensional songstress Adina Howard. This year is the 30th Anniversary of Adina Howard‘s debut album “Do You Wanna Ride?” and monster hit “Freak Like Me.” This week 30 years ago, “Freak Like Me” reached #1 on the Billboard Rhythm/Crossover chart. Adina Howard is the first lady of UB Soul Friday, being the first…
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Streaming
‘Tyler Perry’s Divorced’ Sistas Trailer + First Look
The official trailer for the BET+ original series “Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas” has arrived! A fresh extension of the “Sistas” universe, the series will premiere on Monday, June 9th, on BET, the day of the 2025 BET Awards, and will be available to stream on BET+ starting Tuesday, June 10th. The ensemble cast features LeToya Luckett, Khadeen Indréa, Porscha Coleman,…
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Awards
BET Awards to Honor Mariah Carey, Kirk Franklin, Snoop Dogg + Jamie Foxx
BET has announced that entertainment legends Mariah Carey, the best-selling female artist of all time, Jamie Foxx, the Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe, and BAFTA-winning entertainer, Kirk Franklin, gospel superstar and 20-time Grammy Award winner, and Snoop Dogg, the iconic rapper, producer, and entrepreneur will all be honored with the BET Ultimate Icon Award, celebrating their decades of groundbreaking contributions to…
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UB Spotlight
UB Spotlight + Preview: ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Cast Talk New Film
Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, “Karate Kid: Legends” is exclusively in movie theaters this Friday May 30th via Sony Pictures. “Karate Kid: Legends” unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to…
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Films
‘The Pickup’ First Look | Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson + Keke Palmer
“The Pickup” brings together two generations of comedy for an explosive and hilarious partnership that showcases the chemistry between old-school experience and new-wave energy. Coming to Prime Video Globally on August 6th. Directed by Tim Story, “The Pickup” blends high-octane action with sharp humor. In the film, a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck…
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EXCLUSIVE
UB Exclusive Preview: ‘Hustle Sizzle and Smoke’ | Tomorrow on aspireTV
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28th, at 8:30pm ET, aspireTV will air a new episode of “Hustle Sizzle and Smoke.” The second season of the culinary competition series, hosted by the acclaimed Chef G. Garvin. In the episode entitled “Pork Belly and Rice,” The first round of the finals has arrived – Chef Stanzee faces off against Chef Al. The challenge today…
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Video Interviews
The UB Interview: Jeremy Pargo Talks ‘The Final Play’ + BIG3
The Cineverse debut film from Pargo Productions, “The Final Play” is available on digital and On Demand Tomorrow May 27th. “The Final Play” tells the heartfelt and comedic story of professional basketball player Breylon McNeil, played by real-life professional basketball player Jeremy Pargo who also co-wrote and executive produced the film. This is a great new Black romance comedy! With…
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UB Soul Friday
UB Soul Friday: Celebrating Jon B’s 30th Anniversary
This weeks “UB Soul Friday” spotlights a singer/songwriter who has a catalog of gems, Jon B. Today is the 30th Anniversary of Jon B.‘s debut album “Bonafide.” Originally released May 23rd, 1995. “UB Soul Friday,” spotlighting artists, albums, singles and videos that left a mark in R&B and Soul music! The anniversary comes right on time, as we’ve been celebrating…
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Video Interviews
The UB Interview: Ryan Rosery Talks ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’
Ryan Rosery stars in the brand new “Fear Street: Prom Queen” from Netflix, streaming now! Welcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise. Who will be voted queen at Shadyside High‘s 1988 prom? For underdog Lori, competition is cutthroat even before someone starts killing off the candidates. When the “it” girls competing for prom…
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