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‘Tyler Perry’s The Oval’ Final Season Trailer
BET has announced today that “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” will return for its seventh and final season on Tuesday, May 20th, available on Paramount+ beginning at 12 AM PT/3 AM ET and airing that same evening at 9 PM ET/8 PM CT on BET. The 22-episode season will air weekly, concluding on Wednesday, September 30th. In the final season of…
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UB Spotlight + Extended Preview: Director & Cast Talk ‘Is God Is’ | Paired + Solo
Directed by Aleshea Harris, the suspense thriller comedy “Is God Is” finally opens in theaters this Friday May 15th, via Orion Pictures. Today, UB has a new Extended Preview and the Director and Cast spill on the new thriller! The film is Aleshea Harris’ directorial debut and is based on Harris’ adaptation of her award-winning play of the same name.…
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‘The Rookie: North’ First Look | Starring Jay Ellis
Expanding the universe, “The Rookie: North” introduces Alex Holland who believed his midlife wasn’t worthy of a crisis. But after a violent home invasion ignites a dormant purpose, Alex battles a lifetime of failed commitments by joining the Pierce County Police Department as a rookie. Policing from the urban coast to the rural forest where backup isn’t just five minutes…
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UB First Listen: Actress & Singer Tasha Scott Debuts ‘Right Here Right Now’
One of our absolute favorites, actress and singer Tasha Scott is gearing up to release her debut album. Today, UB has the First Listen for the lead single “Right Here Right Now.” The single will be released to retail May 13th, along with Tasha‘s album. The hot new song, was written by Tasha (8T8Keys) and produced by Dana Thompson. “Right…
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Chris Brown Reveals ’60s Night of Soul’ with ‘BROWN’ Tracklist
One of our favorites, Chris Brown has revealed the cover and track list for his new album entitled “BROWN (Break Rules Only When Necessary),” available this Friday May 8th. Set in the 1960s, Breezy promises “A night of soul, R&B and timeless classics.” Chris Brown being the headliner, followed by opening acts Leon Thomas, Tank, Vybz Kartel, Bryson Tiller, YoungBoy…
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‘W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause’ May 19th on PBS
“W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause” premieres Tuesday, May 19th at 9:00pm ET. on PBS. Narrated by Viola Davis and Features Readings by Common, Courtney B. Vance, and Jeffrey Wright. From American Masters the new documentary is from Peabody Award-winning director Rita Coburn. The two-hour film examines Du Bois’s remarkable life from his birth, just five years after the…
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‘Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter’ | UB There Since Working Title ‘Married to Hip Hop’
VH1 has announced “Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter,” a six-part limited series premiering on VH1 in Fall 2026 that marks the closing chapter of one of the most influential reality franchises of all time. For 15 years, “Love & Hip Hop” built stars, sparked conversation, and helped define the modern reality television era. Now, cast, creators, and cultural…
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UB Extended Preview: ‘Is God Is’ | ‘We Ain’t Killers’ + ‘Ready to See God’
Directed by Aleshea Harris, the suspense thriller comedy “Is God Is” opens in theaters May 15th, via Orion Pictures. Today, UB has your First Extended Preview! The film is Aleshea Harris’ directorial debut and is based on Harris’ adaptation of her award-winning play of the same name. Starring; Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson, Josiah Cross,…
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Druski to Host ‘BET Awards’ 2026
BET has announced that award-winning comedian, entertainer, and cultural sensation Druski will host “BET Awards” 2026, airing live on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28th at 8 PM ET/PT. With the selection, Druski becomes the youngest-ever host of the BET Awards, eclipsing Kevin Hart, who previously held the distinction in 2011. One of the…
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UB Spotlight: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Cast Talk New Film
>From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, “Mortal Kombat II.” Via Warner Bros. Pictures, only in theaters and IMAX across North America on May 8th, and internationally beginning the 6th of May. This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another…
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