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BET Networks in conjunction with Irv 'Gotti' Lorenzo announce the season two global premiere of hit original series, TALES. The series will make a global return, with a two-hour premiere. The debut episode, 'Brothers,' brings a new and exciting twist for the series, by serving as the launchpad for an unreleased Kanye West song exclusive to the show's soundtrack. Fans can tune-in to BET and MTV channels globally and on VH1's international channels on Tuesday, July 2. BET and the international channels will air the first look at 9:00 PM E.T., with MTV airing in a later timeslot.

Grace Byers, Debbi Morgan, Ben Vereen, Elisabeth Rohm, model Chasity Saunders and multi-platinum recording artist Rick Ross have been casted in "My Life" episode of Irv Gotti's TALES Season 2. 

BET Networks announces new political thriller “RUNNING OUT OF TIME” premiering Saturday, December 1 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. Newly widowed Brenda Harper, played by Tasha Smith, and her family are taken hostage over a deep secret from her late husband's past. “RUNNING OUT OF TIME” stars Tasha Smith as Brenda, RonReaco Lee as Cain (friend to Brenda's family), Telma Hopkins as Dolly (Brenda's mother) and Sydney Elise Johnson as Kristen (Brenda's Daughter). The original film is Executive Produced by Christopher B. Stokes and Marques Houston for Footage Films.

TV One announced today that production is underway in Atlanta, GA on a new original holiday film, Coins For Christmas. Starring Essence Atkins ('Marlon,' 'Are We There Yet?'), Coins For Christmas tells the story of single mother, Madison Morris, who is struggling to make ends meet - just two weeks before Christmas. A chance encounter leads her on a new path. Atkins stars opposite Stephen Bishop ('Imposters,' 'Being Mary Jane'), who plays Alec Darby, a former pro athlete who is also not doing well financially. The film is slated to premiere on TV One in December.

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST opens at Artisan Center Theater on Friday, May 25, 2018 and runs through Saturday, July 7, 2018. The 196 seat theater-in-the-round is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst. Performances are at 7:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with 3:00pm matinees on Saturdays beginning June 2. Reserved seating tickets are $24.00 for adults, $22.00 for students and seniors, and $12.00 for children 12 and under.

TV One today announced that production is underway in Atlanta, Georgia for the new film, Dinner For Two, starring R&B sensation and actor Tristan 'Mack' Wilds ('HBO: The Wire', '90210', 'The Secret Life of Bees', and 'Shots Fired'), Chaley Rose ('Nashville'), Prince Hammond ('Claws'), and Shaun Baker ('House Party'). The film is slated to premiere at the end of Summer 2018.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

T'was the month before Christmas and all through the town, all the holiday movies were making their rounds. Lifetime was ready with yuletide cheer with six original movies to get you to the New Year!

Fresh off a music video premiering on BET Soul, feature articles in VIBE and Billboard, and a tidal wave of momentum throughout 2017, NYC's Drew Vision has teamed up with executive producer Bryan Michael Cox his newest project.

THE TUMBLEWEED ROUNDUP opens at Artisan Center Theater on Saturday, June 10, 2017 and runs through Saturday, August 26, 2017.

R&B/Pop recording artist Drew Vision teaming up with Grammy-award winning producer Bryan Michael Cox on new project.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's popular comedy series from Tyler Perry, FOR BETTER OR WORSE returns for its sixth and final season on Saturday, June 10 with two back-to-back episodes starting at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

TV One has announced its 4Q17-2018 slate of original movies, focusing on storytelling that will promote culturally authentic stories that inspire as well as entertain viewers and further strengthen the network's goal to be the premiere destination for relevant programming geared toward the African American community