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Music
JAŸ-Z + Roc Nation Announce ‘JAŸ-Z 30’ and ‘JAŸ-Z 25’
JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation have announced “JAŸ-Z 30” on Friday, July 10th and “JAŸ-Z 25” on Saturday, July 11th, two historic nights at Yankee Stadium celebrating the anniversaries of “Reasonable Doubt” and “The Blueprint,” two of the most influential albums in music history. Since the release of “Reasonable Doubt,” JAŸ-Z has transformed music, business, and culture. A 25-time Grammy Award…
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UB Features
UB Celebrates: The Virtuoso ‘Big Jim’ On Birthday
Today we celebrate the Birthday of Jimmy “Big Jim” Wright, who passed away on September 29th, 2018. James “Big Jim” Quentin Wright was born March 19th, 1966 in Rockford. The son of Jenniel Wright and Alan Jackson. Big Jim, who earned his nickname for his portly size, first rose to fame as an aide to legendary producers Jimmy Jam &…
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UB Preview
UB Extended Preview: Shaunie Henderson Talks Losing Identity on ‘UNCENSORED’
TV One premieres an all-new episode of “UNCENSORED” featuring producer and entrepreneur Shaunie Henderson. Tonight March 19th, at 8PM/7C. on TV One. Today UB has an Extended Preview! Shaunie Henderson explores the woman behind Basketball Wives, her highly publicized divorce from Shaquille O’Neal, and the emotional rebuilding that followed. As a mother of five and now a First Lady of…
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TV
First Look At ‘THE CHI’ S8 Final Season
Paramount+ has unveiled an exclusive first look at the eighth and final season of “THE CHI,” giving fans their first glimpse at the series’ final chapter. Production on the new season began in January, kicking off the road to the show’s highly anticipated farewell. As THE CHI enters its eighth and final season and its coldest winter ever, life or…
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In Memoriam
UB In Memoriam: The Elegant KiKi Shepard
Legendary KiKi Shepard has passed away. She died yesterday, March 16th of a heart attack. KiKi Shepard was 74. The Family of KiKi Shepard and The KIS Foundation, Inc issued an official statement: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved KiKi Shepard, cherished Sister, Auntie, friend, and an unwavering advocate for those living…
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UB Features
UB Celebrates: Merlin Santana On 50th Birthday
Today March 14th, would of been the 50th Birthday for actor Merlin Santana. Dominican-born Merlin Santana was a beloved actor, well-known for his memorable performances in television. Merlin Santana was born in March 14th, 1976 at Upper Manhattan, New York. Merlin‘s parents were born in Dominican Republic. He was an accomplished actor that received nominations and awards from The Alma…
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Video Interviews
The UB Interview: GoGo Morrow Talks ‘SET’
GoGo Morrow recently dropped her new EP “SET,” via MNRK Music Group. A striking and self-assured body of work, “SET” captures her evolution as both a woman and an artist. Executive produced by Grammy Award-winning hitmaker Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, “SET” finds the Philadelphia native leaning fully into emotional honesty, creative control, and unapologetic self-preservation. Known for her powerful background vocals…
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New Releases
Fishbone 40th Anniversary ‘In Your Face’ Release
Genre-defiers Fishbone will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their groundbreaking 1986 debut, “In Your Face.” Including a nationwide spring tour and the release of the “In Your Face/Cover Your Face 40th Anniversary Limited-Edition Double LP Reissue,” out April 10th. The double LP includes Disc One: A newly remastered edition of “In Your Face.” Disc Two: “Cover Your Face,” a newly…
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Films
‘Cries of the Raven’ Starring Skyh Black + Birgundi Baker
Skyh Black from the BET+ hit series “All The Queen’s Men” and Birgundi Baker from the SHOWTIME hit “The Chi,” headline the psychological thriller “Cries of the Raven.” From Emmy-nominated director, Tailiah Breon. They’re joined by Tiffany Black, Nia Miranda, Philip Fornah, Sydni Michelle Perry, and River Blossom. The film recently wrapped principal photography and is currently in post-production. “Cries…
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New Releases
Montell Jordan + Kim Burrell Join Renee Spearman on ‘You Chose Me’
Grammy & Stellar nominee Renee Spearman is back in a big way with her new smash hit single “You Chose Me” featuring 5X platinum R&B legend Montell Jordan & the incomparable Kim Burrell. A powerful song of testimony featuring the signature tenor vocals . “You Chose Me” is a reminder that God could’ve chosen someone else to use, but ‘You…
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