Radio One Exclusives
As the time has come again for us to honor those whose work in the fields of television, music, literature, film and social justice shone so brightly via the 48th Annual NAACP Image Awards, we’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude for those who made a tough year so much easier to survive.
Gorgeous pics of Michael B. Jordan!
Tyler Perry sat down with Beyonce to talk about his latest film, “Boo! A Madea Halloween.” He explains that he doesn’t do witches, ghosts and goblins, and never thought to really make a Halloween movie, but somehow, Chris Rock sparked the idea that lead to a Madea Halloween movie. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Plus, […]
Toya Wright came through to the morning show studio to talk about her new book, “In My Own Words.” She says, after doing so much reality television, people think they know her story, but she begs to differ. This book is meant to really portray her “real reality,” as opposed to the “30-minute edited version” […]
Nate Parker discussed the research he had to do in order to write “The Birth Of A Nation,” with the detail and historical accuracy necessary to make the world believable. He explains how he captured the personality of Nat Turner using slave narratives, and talks about why he thought it was important to put an […]
Nate Parker opened up about handling the backlash he has experienced in the midst of press for his historic film, “The Birth Of A Nation,” as the resurfacing of a rape charge from college (of which he was acquitted) ushered in the heavy critical eye of the public. He explains why he kept pushing through, […]
Nate Parker, actor and creator of the controversial film Birth Of A Nation, came through to the studio to talk about the incredible journey of making and getting his movie seen. He explains why, of all the stories, the story of Nat Turner was so important for him to tell. “This is our Braveheart,” he […]
Bibi Bourelly‘s next EP “Free The Real Pt. 2” is almost here, along with her latest single “Ballin‘.” Get The Latest Music and Entertainment News On Your Phone Bourelly gives Amir Diamond the real on everything from writing on Usher‘s “Hard II Love” album to why she’ll never be able to get hired at Old Navy! Watch Bibi Bourelly explain the dynamic of […]
Usher‘s new hit song, “No Limit” is a hit with the ladies, of course. As Usher says himself, it’s one of the “more racy,” songs on the album. Notably he mentions giving a woman that “Ghetto D,” in the song, so he explains exactly what he meant by that phrase. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! […]
Kierra Sheard came through to hang out with Rickey Smiley! She talked about her excitement to share her faith around the world, and her new song, “Hang On,” which she says is inspired by her father, and is meant to speak to the current political climate and dealing with life’s challenges. Sign Up For Our […]
40-year-old Terence Crutcher was having car problems when his vehicle was stalled in the middle of a road in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Police responded to a call from someone other than Terence about his car being in the middle of the street, but instead of Terence receiving the help that he needed, he was tased, and […]
