TV One Networks shared a sneak peek into 2026 this week, during a virtual presentation previewing its commitment to content and the culture.
The event featured appearances by talent from some of TV One and CLEO TV’s upcoming series including Blair Underwood, Chef Jernard Wells, Chef JJ Johnson, Jazz Smollett, Jake Smollett and more.
In addition to network executives including Michelle L. Rice, President, TV One and CLEO TV, Jeff Meza, EVP, Head of Branded Entertainment & Integrated Marketing and Julia VanTyul, SVP of Ad Sales and Marketing, Audrey Cochran, VP, Television and Digital Research, Urban One and Allison Simmons, Sr. Director, Original Programming and Production for TV One and CLEO TV.
For over two decades, TV One has been an industry leader representing and amplifying the culture with its portfolio of nostalgic and original programming while raising the bar in exemplifying Black excellence.
Now more than ever, we encourage audiences to “come where you’re celebrated” and the importance of this mission is supported by an award-winning slate that includes the long-awaited return of celebrity docuseries “UNCENSORED,” legacy tentpole “Urban One Honors” and more.
Adding to the exciting new lineup, TV One continues its investment into the true crime genre with returning fan favorite titles and expansion of the popular Fatal Attraction franchise with “Fatal Attraction: I’d Kill to Be You.”
CLEO TV continues its tradition of food, travel, and lifestyle with the return of hit shows like Cooking Sessions with Tamar & Ms. E featuring R&B superstar Tamar Braxton and her mother Ms. E – which premiered as CLEO TV’s highest performing series debut ever earlier this year – alongside top chefs, design experts, travel gurus and more.
“I’m proud to lead two networks that have remained true to their mission to REPRESENT our culture and community with purpose and pride for more than 20 years,” said Michelle Rice. “As one of the largest Black-owned and female-led media companies, we’ve continued to build on Urban One’s 45-year legacy of celebrating the magic of Black people and culture through authentic storytelling and groundbreaking entertainment. We are also empowering the next generation of creatives and executives to carry that legacy forward both on screen and behind the scenes.”
“UNCENSORED”
After a two-year hiatus, UNCENSORED returns! This edgy docuseries gives the audience unprecedented access to their favorite stars as they speak candidly, revealing secrets to their success, obstacles they’ve faced, and how they manage this new world of social media that has helped but sometimes haunted their careers. The curtain is pulled back as they personally reveal their story, unfiltered and UNCENSORED.“FATAL ATTRACTION”
Driven by powerful, real-life stories, FATAL ATTRACTION offers intimate, first-person accounts, exclusive interrogation footage, and rare archival material. Along the way, viewers get a glimpse into the dark heart of dangerous romances. Tune in as the key players, families of the survivors and those that investigated the horrific crimes reveal the secrets to each sordid tale. Love doesn’t just hurt, it can kill!“FATAL ATTRACTION: I’D KILL TO BE YOU”
In this exciting expansion of the Fatal Attraction brand, we explore the utterly shocking stories of seemingly normal people who became so obsessed with another person’s life that they went to deadly extremes to make that life their own. These stories shine a light on the ways that unchecked jealousy, obsession, and envy can spiral way out of control.“FOR MY MAN”
For My Man is a true crime series that features the salacious and shocking stories of women who have been arrested for a crime they dared to commit in the name of love. These women have no limits as to how far they’ll go for their men. And do not be misled; these are not the women you’d expect. They are straight A students, career public servants, and once happily married women. These are the stories of the obsessions and weakness that fueled their fall from grace.“URBAN ONE HONORS”
Now approaching its seventh year, Urban One Honors is the company’s annual, star-studded tentpole created by legendary Urban One, Inc. founder, Cathy Hughes. Urban One Honors pays homage to individuals and organizations whose work significantly impacts society and culture. This year will also pay tribute to the 45th Anniversary of Urban One.Below is a highlight of the CLEO TV’s returning shows:
“COOKING SESSIONS WITH TAMAR & MS. E”
On the heels of this year’s premiere as CLEO TV’s highest performing series debut ever, get ready to get back in the kitchen with Tamar and Evelyn “Ms. E” Braxton to cook more of their famous recipes. From delectable main courses to humorous banter, you’ll be sure to find something to satisfy all your senses!“JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ JOHNSON”
Chef JJ Johnson is a James Beard Award-winning chef, TV Personality and Author best known for his barrier-breaking cuisine informed by the Caribbean flavors of his upbringing. Chef JJ’s signature cooking style combines culturally relevant ingredients and classical technique with a global point of view. In this series, Chef JJ shares his passion for food and entertains his celebrity guests with easy-to-follow recipes for viewers.“NEW SOUL KITCHEN/NEW SOUL KITCHEN REMIX WITH CHEF JERNARD WELLS”
On this hot cooking series, Culinary Master Jernard Wells shows his viewers how to prepare some of his favorite dishes inspired by meals that he makes at home for family and friends. Jernard puts his twist on all our favorites, and you can feel the love in each dish he creates! New Soul Kitchen never disappoints, and the food is always next level delicious!“LIVING BY DESIGN WITH JAKE AND JAZZ SMOLLETT”
Brother and sister duo Jake and Jazz Smollett team up to transform the living, work, and play spaces of millennial families in CLEO TV’s new lifestyle series LIVING BY DESIGN WITH JAKE AND JAZZ. They know how to hold it down in function and design! In this series, Jake and Jazz create simple solutions to everyday design dilemmas for aspiring millennial families. Whether it’s a new mom redecorating a nursery on a tight budget, a fierce young woman who’s landed her dream job and now must spruce up her home office or a young couple moving into their first home, LIVING BY DESIGN will help transition their houses into homes.“CULTURE KITCHEN WITH CHEF BREN HERRERA”
Chef Bren Herrera, coined the “Pressure Cooker Queen” is an award-winning celebrity chef, TV personality, entrepreneur, actress and author with an infectious ability to curate and tell stories that matter. In this series, she combines Cuba’s vibrant plate, seeded in African, European, and Spanish culture and cuisine, with modern flavors and textures, to create memorable and smart dishes. Chef Bren’s philosophy is to save time and energy so that you can spend precious moments with your loved ones without sacrificing flavor and nutrition.
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