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  (SILVER SPRING, MD) April 3, 2024  - Get ready for all new episodes of  TV One’s  original and longest-running series " UNSUNG"  and " UNCENSORED"  this   Sunday, April 7 at 9 pm ET/8 pm CT . " UNSUNG"   leads with  Blaque  at  9 p.m. ET / 8C  followed by " UNCENSORED" , which features  Christian Keyes , 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 highlights Blaque. The girl group rocked the music industry with an unstoppable wave of chart-topping hits, led by their single "808." Yet, their journey was marked by tragic setbacks that propelled them through a grueling path within the music Industry and life itself. Catch his episode the Sunday at 9 p.m. Upcoming new episodes of UNSUNG include:  “UNSUNG” 4/14 - Stetsasonic 4/21 - Chingy 4/28 - DJ Special

  (SILVER SPRING, Md.)  – April 11, 2022 – TV One announced today that filming for its Marvin Sapp biopic is underway. Chaz Lamar Shepherd (“Marvel’s Luke Cage” “The Game”) will take on the lead role as Marvin Sapp. Joining Shepherd is Ambre Anderson (“Power Book II” “Manifest Evil”) who is cast as Sapp’s wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp. The film is scheduled for an August 21 release on TV One.    “It is an honor to tell Marvin Sapp’s life story,” said TV One’s Executive Producer Jason Ryan. “His vast contributions to gospel and American music are undeniable. We know this film will resonate with our viewers.”  The Marvin Sapp biopic chronicles the prominent gospel music artist and preacher’s Michigan upbringing, battle against teenage alcohol abuse, love for MaLinda Prince, rise in the music industry and growth in his faith. Sapp came into prominence more than 30 years ago as a member of Commissioned and is widely known for his award-winning, chart-topping crossover hit "...

  (SILVER SPRING, MD) - September 2, 2021  – The hit true crime docu-series  ATL HOMICIDE   airs on Labor Day,  Monday, September 6  at  9 p.m. ET/8C  on  TV One . The explosive season finale focuses on Charles Boyer who becomes an unfortunate victim of a string of gang-committed murders happening all across the city. Detectives Quinn and Velasquez trace the crimes back to three suspects due to the carjacked SUV and stolen cards they used in committing these crimes. In the investigation, it is determined that an infamous gang is behind the heinous crime. But Quinn and Velasquez have to go through a host of different paths to capture all the suspects to ensure an arrest. ATL HOMICIDE  features thirty-year Atlanta PD veteran detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez as they dive into some of Atlanta's grittiest cases. The dynamic duo recounts their past homicide investigations and reminisce on their quest to put heinous murderers b...

  (SILVER SPRING, MD)  – TV One  announces the continuation of the  REPRESENT OUR VOICE  Town Hall series with two upcoming episodes that explore disparities in healthcare and concerns regarding the Black communities' hesitancy around the COVID-19 vaccine. CNN commentator and political analyst  Karen Finney  returns as moderator for both discussions which will simulcast on TV One and CLEO TV as well as on the networks' Facebook and YouTube channels. Episode four,  "Critical Condition: Exploring Healthcare Disparities for African Americans" , will air on  Saturday, February 20  at  9 A.M. ET/8C  and focus on ways to combat disparities in medicine regarding ethnic minorities which advocates say are caused by race and racism. Finney brings together a panel of esteemed experts who will tackle this urgent issue and define what must be done to stem the tide. Featured panelists include  Dr. Jeff Gardere , Associate Professor, Tou...

Season 3 to Spotlight  Larenz Tate, Tyrese, Eve, Yandy Smith-Harris,  Omari Hardwick, Jenifer Lewis, Debbie Allen and Five New Bonus Episodes (SILVER SPRING, MD) - July 28, 2020 -  TV One's original auto-biographical series  UNCENSORED  resumes for its third season with premiere episodes  debuting on  Sunday, September 6  at  10 P.M. ET/9C .  The edgy docu-series explores the private lives of some of today's most notable personalities including actor  Larenz Tate , singer/actor  Tyrese,  rapper/TV personality  Eve , producer/TV personality  Yandy Smith-Harris , actor  Omari Hardwick , actress/singer  Jenifer Lewis  and actress/choreographer/director  Debbie Allen . This season also includes five bonus episodes including  UNCENSORED : Black Girl Magic ,  UNCENSORED : Scandals ,  UNCENSORED : Hip-Hop ,  UNCENSORED : Black Hollywood  and  U N...

New Season to Spotlight  Larenz Tate, Tyrese, Eve, Yandy Smith-Harris and Omari Hardwick ( SILVER SPRING, MD) - March 24, 2020  -   TV One's  original auto-biographical series  UNCENSORED  resumes for its third season with premiere episodes debuting on  Sunday, April 26 at 10 p.m. ET/9C . The edgy docu-series explores the private lives of some of today's most notable personalities including actor  Larenz Tate , singer/actor  Tyrese,  rapper/TV personality  Eve , producer/TV personality  Yandy Smith-Harris  and actor  Omari Hardwick.   "We're excited for the return and talent line-up for this season of Uncensored, which is one of the network's top-rated series," said Executive Producer in Charge of Production  Jason Ryan . "Viewers will get to experience the intimate revelations of some of their favorite celebrities." The auto-biographical series delv...

TV ONE ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL FILM  It's A Case of the Exes as Relationship Goals Become Relationship Woes in New Romantic Drama         From left to right: The cast of TV One's upcoming original film Coins For Christmas Essence Atkins, Stephen Bishop, TC Carson and Kendrick Cross (SILVER SPRING, MD) - February 3, 2020  - TV One  announced today that production is underway in Atlanta, GA for its new original film  COINS FOR LOVE ,  slated to premiere in August.  The film's stars include  Essence Atkins  ("Ambitions," "Marlon"),  Stephen Bishop ("Imposters," "Being Mary Jane"),  TC Carson  ("Living Single"),  Kendrick Cross  ("Ambitions")  and  Karon Joseph Riley  ("35 and Ticking," "A Christmas Blessing").   In this sequel to TV One's popular  COINS FOR CHRISTMAS , audiences are reunited...

THE JEFFERSONS  IS "MOVIN' ON UP" TO THEIR  45TH ANNIVERSARY Tune In to TV One For A 48-Hour Marathon Beginning  January  18 To Take A Nostalgic Look Back At The Pioneering Sitcom SILVER SPRING, MD - January 17, 2020 - TV One  commemorates the 45th Anniversary of the trailblazing sitcom  THE JEFFERSONS  with a milestone marathon. Starting on  Saturday, January 18  at  6 a.m. ET  and running through  Monday, January 20 , ending at  6 a.m. ET ,  The Jeffersons  marathon will showcase  96 fan-favorite episodes  from the series debut to the finale. "The huge success of last year's live reboot of  The Jeffersons  is a strong testament of just how beloved the series is and that it remains relevant in today's pop culture, said  Dexter Cole , TV One's SVP, Scheduling & Acquisitions.  "We are proud to pay homage to the longest-running African-Amer...

(SILVER SPRING, MD) -  December 18, 2019  -  TV One  was recently named one of the Top Companies of 2019 for People of Color by the  National Association for  Multi-ethnicity in Communications  (NAMIC), the premiere organization focusing on cultural diversity, equity and inclusions in the communications industry.   As announced by NAMIC, TV One was among the  top five  programmers and is recognized as a leader in fostering diversity and inclusion in the cable and communications industry. The findings were gleaned  from the  2019 NAMIC AIM Report  which ranked the top five operators and top five programmers.   "It is an honor for TV One to be recognized by NAMIC as a leading company for diversity," said TV One General Manager Michelle Rice. " We strongly believe diversity and inclusion are key business imperatives that cultivate a positive work environment for our employees to thrive. We ...

(ATLANTA, GA)- May 14, 2019  - TV One's gripping true crime series  ATL HOMICIDE  returns for a second season, premiering on  Monday, June 17  at  9 p.m ET/8C . Veteran homicide detectives  David Quinn  and  Vince Velazquez  of the Atlanta Police Department are sharing some of their grittiest stories, giving audiences first-hand accounts of real-life murder investigations. Thirty-year Atlanta PD veterans, Quinn and Velazquez spent fifteen of those years working side by side in the homicide division.   Part of the network's "True Crime Mondays," ATL HOMICIDE follows detectives Quinn and Velazquez as they recount their personal experiences solving cases, alongside dramatic re-creations that place viewers in the front seat of the action. Tackling hundreds of cold cases together from everyday 'who-done-it' scenarios to high-profile murder mysteries and more, the two have an undeniable chemistry i...

            Monday 4/29/19 Actor Wood Harris Tuesday 4/30/2019 Actress and Singer Tisha Campbell-Martin Wednesday 5/1/2019 Actor and Comedian David Arnold Thursday 5/2/2019 Talk Show Host/Former NBA Player John Salley   THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW airs Monday through Thursday at 11/10C PM with an encore the following day at 11/10C AM only on TV One . Take a look at a preview of this week's guest , Morris Chestnut who addresses his role in John Singleton's "Boys 'N the Hood."