I was so glad to hear that CBS was bringing Star Trek back to television. I was even happier when it was announced that The Walking Dead standout Sonequa Martin-Green (a...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published February 13, 2017 · Last modified March 26, 2017
Adele may have opened the show, performed a tribute to George Michael, and won the top 3 awards, but the Beyoncé and her family were the true owners of the 2017...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published August 15, 2016 · Last modified January 29, 2018
CBS has released the first trailer for Doubt, a new drama coming in the Fall, and while Katharine Hiegl may be listed as its star, Laverne Cox’s barrier-breaking role is all we really...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published December 8, 2015 · Last modified August 12, 2017
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards look like a battle for music dominance between Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd. I can already see where this is headed.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published September 23, 2015 · Last modified December 24, 2015
Sometimes you have high hopes for a series, and you hope to not be disappointed. Other times your expectations are low and a show comes along and surprises you. Limitless...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published September 21, 2015 · Last modified January 1, 2016
Starting tonight, the Fall TV season is in full swing. Need some help getting your DVR queues together? We have a handy infographic with the premiere dates for the shows...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published June 2, 2015 · Last modified January 1, 2016
Remember the early days of reality television? When The Real World was an actual social experiment in seeing how real people lived and interacted with each other? Better yet, remember...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published May 19, 2015 · Last modified January 1, 2016
Network television’s “Upfronts” (the annual announcement to advertisers of what will be coming to TV screens in the fall) are now complete. And with that, we have confirmation of what...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published May 13, 2015 · Last modified January 1, 2016
Molly, you still in danger girl! We were big fans of Extant‘s first outing. Halle Berry took to television well as astronaut Molly Woods embroiled in conspiracy and deception as...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published April 20, 2015 · Last modified January 3, 2016
We all know that Jennifer Hudson is a vocal beast. But a lot of singers can sound great with an array of studio tools behind them. In a “Carpool Karaoke”...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published March 12, 2015 · Last modified December 17, 2016
All signs point to 2015 being a banner year for Blacks on television. We are knee-deep in pilot season, and the number of shows with prominent Black actors is staggering....
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published September 29, 2014 · Last modified January 17, 2016
CBS is slowly stepping into the superhero ring with the launch of Scorpion and the announcement that they will be bringing Supergirl to the small screen. But does Scorpion have...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published August 26, 2014 · Last modified January 17, 2016
Every season of a reality TV show begins with promise. There is a brand new cast of characters thrown into some awkward situation, and you never know what that unique...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published August 18, 2014 · Last modified January 1, 2016
Hey Blerds! The Fall TV season is fast approaching, and the sheer volume of new and returning shows can be a lot to manage. Lucky for you, we’ve assembled a...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published August 9, 2014 · Last modified January 17, 2016
At the end of last week, Frankie and Zach were crowned the new HOH’s and instantly the houseguests were in fear.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 31, 2014 · Last modified January 17, 2016
If you haven’t been watching the instant hit on CBS, Extant, you are missing out on a mysterious sci-fi powerhouse. To start, the ensemble cast is led by Halle Berry. Then...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 24, 2014 · Last modified March 29, 2016
Last week, Devin was unceremoniously excused from the house, things went back to standing operating procedure. Once again, women were the main targets.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 17, 2014 · Last modified December 27, 2015
This week, Big Brother really began. Personal differences deepened, gameplay got more complex, and most players started to realize that they are playing for keeps.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 11, 2014 · Last modified March 29, 2016
The testosterone was flowing this week and the fallout put the house on an entirely new course. Devin and Zach battled to see whose machismo would reign supreme in the...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 3, 2014 · Last modified March 29, 2016
It’s a new season and Big Brother has been revolutionized. The rules are turned upside-down, the cast is drowning in paranoia, and, for the first time, the show is in...
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