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“Unsung” Returns with Donald Lawrence on March 31st

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The seven-time NAACP Image Award-winning series “UNSUNG”, spotlights entertainment’s most talented, versatile, and influential music artists. This week’s episode highlights Donald Lawrence. He has left a legacy as one of the most important figures in contemporary gospel music, but success has not come without its share of struggles. Donald has faced criticism for infusing secular music into faith-based music and has been transparent about his battle with cancer. Catch his episode the Sunday at 9 p.m.

Upcoming new episodes of UNSUNG include:

“UNSUNG”
4/7 – Blaque
4/14 – Stetsasonic
4/21 – Chingy
4/28 – DJ Special

“UNSUNG” is narrated by actor Gary Anthony Williams and is executive produced by Frank Sinton and Arthur Smith of A. Smith & Co. Productions. Mark Rowland, Kysha Mounia and Jamecia Blount also serve as Executive Producers. For TV One, Austyn Biggers is the SVP of Programming and Jason Ryan is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production.

“Uncensored” Returns with Tamela Mann on March 31st

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“UNCENSORED” explores the lives of some of today’s most notable personalities as they provide first-hand accounts of their success and the obstacles they faced throughout their careers.

This week’s episode highlights talented Gospel singer and actress Tamela Mann. Known for her soul-stirring performances and uplifting spirit, Tamela Mann gets uncensored as she shares her journey from humble beginnings to Grammy-winning success.

Upcoming new episodes of “UNCENSORED” include:

“UNCENSORED”
4/7: Christian Keyes
4/14: Leon Robinson
4/21: Raz-B
4/28: Irv Gotti

“UNCENSORED” is produced for TV One by Eric Tomosunas, Keith Neal, Jay Allen, and Nikki Byles (Executive Producers), and Rachel Valley (Producer) of Swirl Films. For TV One, Austyn Biggers is the SVP of Programming and Jason Ryan is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production.

For more information on “UNCENSORED” and “UNSUNG”, visit TV One’s Youtube Channel and check out exclusive, behind-the-scenes content on www.tvone.tv. Viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on TV One’s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@tvonetv) Be sure to follow UNCENSORED & UNSUNG on Facebook and Instagram (@UncensoredTVOne) using the hashtag #UncensoredTVOne and #UNSUNG.

Xscape & SWV Announce The Queens of R&B Tour With Special Guest Mya, Total, and 702

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Following a teaser on socials that ignited fervent excitement among fans, the legendary groups XSCAPE and SWV have reunited for The Queens of R&B Tour with support from MÝA, Total, and 702. The Queens Of R&B Tour is a testament to the power of what can be accomplished when women come together with respect, admiration and undeniable talent. It is a celebration of passion, power, resilience and unstoppable ability to exceed expectations. The highly anticipated tour will be an unforgettable experience filled with timeless R&B music and stellar performances that are set to captivate audiences across 30 cities nationwide.

Produced by Monami Entertainment and Live Nation and represented by Seth Shomes through Day After Day Productions (DADP) the tour will kick off on June 27th in Concord, CA, at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord and continue its journey across the country, making stops at prestigious venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Full routing and ticketing information is available below.

“To announce this HERstorical tour during Women’s History Month means everything. It speaks to the power of our ability as women to overcome adversity and emerge triumphant,” said Mona Scott-Young, Founder and CEO of Monami Entertainment. “702, Total, Mýa, SWV, and Xscape have all weathered storms and are still here and better than ever! We are so excited to bring the fans an incredible and undeniable performance experience that truly celebrates R&B music.”

Tickets for this monumental event will be available starting with a Citi presale on Tuesday, March 26. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale starting Friday, March 29, at 10:00 AM local time on Ticketmaster.com.

THE QUEENS OF R&B TOUR DATES:

Thu Jun 27 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord

Sat Jun 29 – Las Vegas, NV – Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Tue Jul 02 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Wed Jul 03 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater

Fri Jul 05 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Sat Jul 06 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

Tue Jul 09 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena

Wed Jul 10 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC

Fri Jul 12 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

Sat Jul 13 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sun Jul 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Tue Jul 16 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre

Wed Jul 17 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Fri Jul 19 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*

Sat Jul 20 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Sun Jul 21 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

Wed Jul 24 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Thu Jul 25 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

Fri Jul 26 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Sat Jul 27 – Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall

Fri Aug 02 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Sat Aug 03 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview

Sun Aug 04 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Tue Aug 06 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

Fri Aug 09 – Detroit, MI – LIttle Caesar’s Arena

Sat Aug 10 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center

Sun Aug 11 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Tue Aug 13 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena

Wed Aug 14 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

Sun Aug 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

*Without Mýa

Stars Align at the Habitat LA 2024 Los Angeles Builders Ball

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The 2024 Los Angeles Builders Ball, held at the prestigious Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Thursday, March 21, marked Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ biggest night of the year! Presented by City National Bank, the annual fundraising event gathered esteemed guests, celebrities, and community leaders to raise awareness and funds to empower families and build strength and stability in local communities through homeownership.

The evening is a celebration of philanthropy and community impact, honoring individuals and companies who are instrumental in transforming the landscape of Los Angeles. MLS Cup Champions, the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), received the prestigious Dream Builder Award for their vital role in creating safe play spaces for kids, accepted by President Larry Freedman. Karla Torres accepted the Foundation Builder Award on behalf of Ring, the leading name in home security, for their unwavering commitment to home safety and community support. Real estate giant Lowe was honored with the Builder of the Year title, with Mike and Robert Lowe accepting the award for the company’s remarkable 13-year journey with Habitat LA in making dream homes a reality.

Among the distinguished guests were Celebrity Ambassador Cynthia Bailey and Red Carpet Host Jasmine Sanders, who added glamour and excitement to the event. Attendees also included Tina KnowlesAml AmeenAreva MartinBreegan JaneGlynn TurmanLawrence Hilton JacobsDaniele LawsonKate LinderKiki ShepardLisa LociceroShaka SmithAdrian DevDerek Warburton, and Kiesha Nix, among others.

Soulful singer Brian McKnight provided captivating entertainment, adding to the memorable atmosphere of the evening.

The Builders Ball showcased the collective efforts and commitment of individuals and organizations dedicated to making a positive impact in the Los Angeles community. Habitat LA extends its heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, sponsors, honorees, and volunteers for their unwavering support and dedication to the mission of affordable housing and community empowerment.

Sterling K. Brown & Jean Smart Honored at Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 LA Dinner with Keynote Address from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden

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Last night, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, brought together more than 650 LGBTQ+ advocates and supporters for its annual Los Angeles Dinner.

This year’s event offered a powerhouse line-up of talented, influential advocates including Academy-Award nominee and three-time Emmy Award winning actor and producer Sterling K. Brown, Tony, Grammy, and seven-time Emmy nominated actress Jean Smart and long-time LGBTQ+ advocate and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Other special guests included co-founder of The Roots Tariq Trotter, Moonlight co-writer and LGBTQ+ playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, actress, writer and star of HACKS Hannah Einbinder and comedian Dana Goldberg.

First Lady Jill Biden, delivered the keynote speech addressing the growing rise of anti-LGBTQ+ political attacks and the path forward towards full equality.

Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction actor and star of NBC’s critically acclaimed series This is Us, received the Ally for Equality Award for his unwavering commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Jean Smart, actress in HBO Max comedy series HACKS and Emmy winner for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, received the National Equality Award for her long history of dedication and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Corey Anderson and Karl Moore battle for Vacant Bellator Light Heavyweight World Title

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A new era for Bellator MMA begins tonight, with the inaugural Bellator Champions Series card, presented by The Professional Fighters League (PFL).

Emanating live from The SSE Arena in Belfast, tonight’s Bellator Champions Series card features two must-see World Championship bouts, as well as some of the best fighters in the world competing on the Bellator global stage.

In tonight’s Main Event, Corey “Overtime” Anderson of the United States takes on Ireland’s own Karl Moore in a battle for the vacant Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship.

An elite-level grappler with devastating knockout power, Anderson got his big break when he joined – and won – Season 19 of The Ultimate Fighter. From there, “Overtime” built a solid career in the UFC, picking up notable victories over would-be champions such as Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira. In 2020, Anderson made his Bellator debut by stopping the legendary Melvin Manhoef by TKO in the second round, He went on to reach the finals of the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix and fell short of capturing gold, losing to former champion Vadim Nemkov by decision. Tonight, Anderson gets another shot at the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.

Belfast native Moore heads into tonight’s main event matchup riding an impressive four-fight winning streak and has yet to taste defeat under the Bellator banner. The former Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Champion holds wins over the likes of Alex Polizzi, Maciej Różański, and Karl Albrektsson. Tonight, in front of a partisan hometown crowd, Moore looks to earn the biggest win of his career and bring home the World Championship belt.

In the co-main event Brazil’s Patricio Pitbull puts his PFL Featherweight Championship on the line against Canada’s Jeremy Kennedy.

Arguably the biggest name on the Bellator roster, Pitbull is one of the most decorated fighters in the brand with four title-reigns and being just one of three fighters to capture Bellator World Championships in two weight divisions. Last year, Pitbull attempted to make history by adding a world title in a third weight division, but ultimately came up short against Sergio Pettis. Tonight, he returns to Featherweight, where he’s currently on his third title reign, and will look to continue his era of dominance at 145-pounds.

A top contender in the 135-pound division with a wealth of experience under his belt, Kennedy has had stints with Brave, the UFC, and even the PFL. Now competing under the Bellator brand, Kennedy has won four of his last five, including three-straight against the likes of Emmanuel Sanchez, Aaron Pico, and Pedro Carvalho. Tonight, JBC looks to dethrone the top Featherweight in Bellator and bring home World Championship gold.

Tonight’s card also features a Bellator Middleweight No. 1 Contender bout between England’s Fabian Edwards and Aaron Jeffrey of Canada. Plus, Ireland’s James Gallagher meets undefeated Brazilian Leandro Higo.

Complete Bellator Champions Series Belfast Fight Card:

Main Card


Light Heavyweight Championship Bout
Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore

Featherweight Championship Bout
Patricio Pitbull vs. Jeremy Kennedy

Middleweight No. 1 Contender Bout
Fabian Edwards vs. Aaron Jeffery

Featherweight Bout
James Gallagher vs. Leandro Higo

Lightweight Bout
Tim Wilde vs. Manoel Sousa

Early CARD
Bantamweight Bout
Ciaran Clarke vs. Darius Mafi

Lightweight Bout
Alfie Davis vs. Oscar Ownsworth

Light Heavyweight Bout
Luke Trainer vs. Grant Neal

147.0 lbs Catchweight Bout
Nathan Kelly vs. Vikas Singh Ruhil
*Vikas Singh Ruhil missed weight and the bout will now move forward at a Catchweight of 147.0 lbs

Heavyweight Bout
Abraham Bably and Isaiah Pinson

Amateur 130.0 lbs Catchweight
Nate Kelly vs. Jordan Elliott

Corey Anderson Wins Vacant Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship

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A new era of MMA kicked off today in Belfast, Northern Ireland with Bellator Champions Series, a card that saw a new champion crowned and the most decorated champion in promotional history, retain his title.

In the main event, Corey Anderson (18-6) took home the vacant Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship in front of a supportive hometown crowd for Belfast’s Karl Moore (12-3), utilizing his superior wrestling and top control to earn a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45). With the win, “Overtime” became the eighth 205-pound champion in Bellator history. After the bout, Anderson set his sights on improving, “Overtime isn’t satisfied, we have more work to do, and more names to beat.”

The greatest Bellator athlete of all-time, Patricio Pitbull (36-7) emphatically finished Jeremy Kennedy (19-4) with strikes at 4:07 in the third round of their Featherweight World Championship bout, earning his 24th win under the Bellator banner, a promotional record. Following the bout, Pitbull made it clear that “I’m not done yet, Aaron Pico, you’re next,” potentially setting the stage for a highly anticipated bout between the strikers in the future.

Bellator Middleweight Champion Johnny Eblen has a new No. 1 contender following a unanimous decision (29-28 x3) victory for Fabian Edwards (13-3) over Aaron Jeffery (14-5). After the bout the 30-year-old Birmingham, England native had two words for the current 185-pound champion “I’m coming,” setting up the rematch for some time later this year.

In a grudge match nearly two years in the making, Leandro Higo (23-6) took home a unanimous decision victory (29-28 x3) over James Gallagher (12-3) after a back-and-forth brawl. Both fighters found success on the feet, with Higo scoring multiple spinning back fists and Gallagher’s jab breaking through Higo’s guard. Ultimately, Higo’s relentless wrestling and ground and pound separated him enough in the deciding final round to get the nod from the judges.

Kicking off the action for the main card, the undefeated Manoel Sousa (11-0) clashed with the always-exciting Tim Wilde (17-5-1) in a Lightweight bout. Originally struggling to find his range early due to Wilde’s fluid footwork, Brazil’s Sousa eventually found his target at 4:48 in the first round, resulting in a highlight reel knockout finish, the seventh of his career.

Next up for Bellator Champions Series, is May 17 at the Accor Arena in Paris, where in the main event, Usman Nurmagomedov (17-0, 1 NC) will attempt to remain undefeated and retain his Lightweight title when he locks horns with Alexander Shabliy (23-3), a man who has not been beaten in eight years. The co-headliner features Bellator Bantamweight Champion Patchy Mix (19-1) returning to action against Magomed Magomedov (16-1). Mix and Magomedov renew a rivalry that began in 2022 at the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semi Finals, a tournament Mix went on to win.

In addition, the main event for Bellator Champions Series Dublin on Saturday, June 22 was announced earlier today and will be headlined by Welterweight World Champion Jason Jackson (18-4) facing undefeated Ramazan Kuramagomedov (12-0) at the 3Arena in Dublin.

The complete 2024 Bellator Champions Series schedule is as follows:

  • Friday, May 17 – Bellator Champions Series Paris – Accor Arena
  • Saturday, June 22 – Bellator Champions Series Dublin – 3Arena
  • Saturday, September 7 – Bellator Champions Series San Diego – Pechanga Arena
  • Saturday, September 14 – Bellator Champions Series London – OVO Wembley
  • Saturday, October 12 – Bellator Champions Series Chicago – Wintrust Arena
  • Saturday, November 16 – Bellator Champions Series Paris – ADIDAS Arena
  • Tuesday, December 31 – Bellator Champions Series – TBD

Preliminary Card Results:

Ciaran Clarke (9-0) defeated Darius Mafi (4-2) via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 0:41 of round three
Alfie Davis (17-4-1) defeated Oscar Ownsworth (8-3-1) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Luke Trainer (8-1) defeated Grant Neal (9-2) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Nathan Kelly (10-2) defeated Vikas Singh Ruhil (12-8) via KO (elbow) at :40 of round one
Abraham Bably defeated (4-0) Isaiah Pinson (3-1) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Nate Kelly (3-2 AM.) defeated Jordan Elliott (2-4 AM.) via submission (armbar) at 1:48 of round one

Bellator Welterweight Champion Jason Jackson Defends Title Against Undefeated Ramazan Kuramagomedov

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The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced that Bellator Champions Series on Saturday, June 22, will emanate from the 3Arena in Dublin, headlined by Welterweight World Champion Jason Jackson (18-4) facing undefeated Ramazan Kuramagomedov (12-0).

Bellator Champions Series Dublin will air in the U.S. on Max, and in the U.K. on DAZN beginning at 5 pm GMT, while locally in the Republic of Ireland, the event will be aired on Virgin Media Television. Tickets for the event can be purchased beginning March 29 through Ticketmaster.ie. Additional matchups will be announced shortly.

On the heels of his victory against former two-time PFL Welterweight Champion Ray Cooper III at PFL Champions vs Bellator Champions card, Bellator Welterweight World Champion Jason Jackson returns to the Bellator cage to make his first official title defense and attempt to extend his winning streak to nine. At Bellator 301, Jackson squared off against former champion Yaroslav Amosov who at the time boasted the longest active winning streak in MMA. The Jamaican born star dismantled Amosov and ultimately scored a third round TKO, proving to be an undeniable force in the talent-stacked welterweight division. A PFL and Bellator veteran who is flawless in his career thus far, Kuramagomedov has accumulated eight finishes, six coming by way of submission and two knockout victories. In his last outing, Kuramagomedov submitted veteran Randall Wallace in the second round, punching his ticket to his first world title shot on June 22.

The 2024 Bellator Champions Series schedule is as follows:

  • Friday, May 17 – Bellator Champions Series Paris – Accor Arena
  • Saturday, June 22 – Bellator Champions Series Dublin – 3Arena
  • Saturday, September 7 – Bellator Champions Series San Diego – Pechanga Arena
  • Saturday, September 14 – Bellator Champions Series London – OVO Wembley
  • Saturday, October 12 – Bellator Champions Series Chicago – Wintrust Arena
  • Saturday, November 16 – Bellator Champions Series Paris – ADIDAS Arena
  • Tuesday, December 31 – Bellator Champions Series – TBD

“UNCENSORED” Features Iconic Actress Jasmine Guy on March 24th

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“UNCENSORED” explores the lives of some of today’s most notable personalities as they provide first-hand accounts of their success and the obstacles they faced throughout their careers.

This week’s episode highlights talented actress Jasmine Guy. She is loved for her portrayal of Whitley Gilbert on the beloved sitcom, A Different World, but she is uncensored as she explains her 30 year journey as a performer is much bigger than one role.

Upcoming new episodes of “UNCENSORED” include:

“UNCENSORED”
3/31: Tamela Mann
4/7: Christian Keyes
4/14: Leon Robinson
4/21: Raz-B
4/28: Irv Gotti

“UNCENSORED” is produced for TV One by Eric Tomosunas, Keith Neal, Jay Allen, and Nikki Byles (Executive Producers), and Rachel Valley (Producer) of Swirl Films. For TV One, Austyn Biggers is the SVP of Programming and Jason Ryan is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production.

“UNSUNG” Returns with Candi Stanton on March 24th

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Get ready for an all new episode of TV One’s original and longest-running series “UNSUNG” this Sunday, March 24 at 9 pm ET/8 pm CT. “UNSUNG” leads with Candi Stanton at 9 p.m. ET / 8C followed by “UNCENSORED”, which features R&B sensation Jasmine Guy, at 10 p.m. ET / 9C.

The seven-time NAACP Image Award-winning series “UNSUNG”, spotlights entertainment’s most talented, versatile, and influential music artists. This week’s episode explores the success of the queen of southern soul, Candi Staton. Candi Staton rose to fame with a string of iconic disco groove hits. Behind her success, Candi faced numerous challenges and personal struggles.

Upcoming new episodes of UNSUNG include:

“UNSUNG”
3/31 – Donald Lawrence
4/7 – Blaque
4/14 – Stetsasonic
4/21 – Chingy
4/28 – DJ Special

“UNSUNG” is narrated by actor Gary Anthony Williams and is executive produced by Frank Sinton and Arthur Smith of A. Smith & Co. Productions. Mark Rowland, Kysha Mounia and Jamecia Blount also serve as Executive Producers. For TV One, Austyn Biggers is the SVP of Programming and Jason Ryan is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production.

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