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The UB Interview: Imole Ladipo Talks ‘8:38’ + ‘The Woman on the Other Side’
Award-winning filmmaker and Lumiere Films founder Imole Ladipo is building a body of work rooted in emotional truth, cultural perspective and cinematic tension. Following the festival momentum of her psychological thriller “8:38,” including a presence at the Cannes Short Film Corner, Ladipo now turns attention to “The Woman on the Other Side,” a 10-minute drama-thriller starring Angel Parker and Sarah…
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UB Preview: ‘Above the Line’ Starring Cedric the Entertainer
Directed by Jeffrey Scott Collins, “Above the Line” is available on Tomorrow June 26th, Digitally & On Demand via Quiver. Six struggling Hollywood hopefuls team up for the ultimate comeback: to rob the Academy Awards from the crooked producer who crushed their dreams. But in a town built on make-believe, pulling off the perfect heist might just be the role…
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‘JAŸ-Z In 8′ A Candid And Intimate 8-Part Conversation’
HBO has released the official teaser for the original eight-part documentary series “JAŸ-Z IN 8,” directed by Rick Rubin. The series debuts this fall on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max in the U.S. Rick Rubin sits down with JAŸ-Z to discuss his music, lyrics, life experiences, and creative process. HBO Documentary Films presents, a Tetragrammaton…
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UB In Memoriam: Music Industry God Clive Davis + Ivan Matias Contributes
Music industry legend and pioneer Clive Davis died this past Monday June 22nd, at the age of 94. Today we celebrate the honcho with a special feature and commentary from Clive Davis protégée songwriter Ivan Matias. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Davis was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of New York University, where he received his BA magna cum laude,…
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Crystal Tamar Drops the Infectious ‘Whachoo Doin?!’
Blending the soulful grit of her Houston roots with the progressive energy of Northern California, friend of UB, R&B powerhouse Crystal Tamar has released her infectious new female summer anthem, “Whachoo Doin?!” Produced by multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated producer Kosine, the track is a masterclass in modern R&B—pairing a hypnotic, chopped-and-screwed production with Crystal’s signature bravado and an empowering message for women…
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The UB Interview: The Yahwehs Talk ‘This is Poly’ + Exclusive Preview
New episodes of “This is Poly” premiere every Friday at 9:30 PM ET/PT on We TV, and for streaming on All Reality. “This is Poly,” explores the real lives of modern polyamorous relationships by following the lives of five wildly different polycules, interconnected groups of people in polyamorous relationships. As they build lives and families outside traditional norms, the series…
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‘Dreams in Nightmares’ Trailer
The official trailer has arrived for “Dreams in Nightmares,” the highly anticipated sophomore feature from acclaimed writer-director Shatara Michelle Ford. Distributed by Lunette Films, the film opens theatrically in New York City on Friday, August 21st and Los Angeles on Friday, August 28th, before expanding to theaters nationwide in September. Led by Tony-nominated Denée Benton, Dreams in Nightmares follows three…
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UB Black Music Month Spotlight: Celebrating the Pioneering Master P + No Limit Records
Today UB kicks off our official 2026 Black Music Month features! This year, we start with a man who has ties to our very own Twin Cities, but also a pioneering mogul, who changed the game of independent music and ownership, Master P. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of break-out album release “Ice Cream Man.” Master P changed the…
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The UB Interview: London Brown Talks Final Season of ‘Raising Kanan’
UB was there from the start, now in the final season, we link up with one of our favorites, London Brown to talk all things “Raising Kanan.” London Brown is “Raising Kanan’s” fan-favorite “Uncle Marvin,” who has become one of the most talked-about and beloved characters in the entire Power universe. Over the course of the series, Marvin evolved from…
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‘Diarra From Detroit’ S2 First Look + Launch Date
Everybody’s favorite chaotic detective is back on the case. Paramount+ has revealed the premiere date for and a first look at Season Two of the hilariously suspenseful series “Diarra From Detroit,” from creator, writer, executive producer, and award-winning actress Diarra Kilpatrick. The eight-episode second season will make its global debut on Paramount+ with two episodes on Wednesday, July 29th, followed…
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