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The Black Theatre Network has announced Black Theatre Week: A Virtual Event.

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its 18th season FRIDAY, JAN. 31 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at 12:30 a.m., exclusively on HBO. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists and interviews with guests. 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is the top-of-show interview guest. Professor and author Michael Eric Dyson is the mid-show interview guest. The roundtable guests are former Democratic mayor of New Orleans and Lt. Governor of Louisiana Mitch Landrieu, former U.S. Navy pilot and current New Jersey congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, and Republican strategist and New York Times bestselling author Rick Wilson.

According to Variety, Tony winner Cynthia Erivo was asked to sing at the BAFTAs - despite the fact that the British awards show only nominated white actors in best leading and supporting actor categories.

Michael Eric Dyson explains why he decided to teach a class at Georgetown University about Jay-Z (it's not just about dope lyrics) and why he split his book about the legendary rapper into three distinct categories: history, poetry and politics.

Celebrating season 23, “The View” (11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST) is the place to be heard with live broadcasts five days a week. Hilary Estey McLoughlin serves as senior executive producer with Candi Carter and Brian Teta as executive producers. “The View” is directed by Sarah de la O. For breaking news and updated videos, follow “The View” (@theview) and Whoopi Goldberg (@whoopigoldberg), Joy Behar (@joyvbehar), Sunny Hostin (@sunny), Meghan McCain (@meghanmccain) and Abby Huntsman (@huntsmanabby) on Twitter.

Here are the listings for next week's 'The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.'

Here is the list of guests for next week's 'Tonight Show!'

On Wednesday, December 4th, CHF will observe JAY-Z's 50th birthday as the final event of its 30th anniversary fall season. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will close out the Chicago Humanities Festival's Year of Power and 30th anniversary with discussion of the life and times of Shawn Carter a?" JAY-Z a?" at 7:00 p.m. at the Gary Comer Youth Center.

The family of international opera star Jessye Norman announces today through the family spokesperson, Gwendolyn Quinn, the Homegoing Service, and the weeklong services and celebrations. The funeral is set for Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the William B. Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA, doors open and seating begins at 12:00 p.m. (there will be a private interment). The four-day, weeklong events start on Thursday, October 10, and runs through Sunday, October 13, 2019, in Augusta, GA. (see full schedule below). In November 2019, there will be a celebration of life event, scheduled in New York City.

The Apollo Theater and SiriusXM announced today that they will present Say It Loud…With Your VOTE!, a bi-partisan political special at the Apollo on Thursday, November 1 at 7:00 pm.  The exclusive event, produced in association with SiriusXM, is part of the Apollo Theater Uptown Hall series and will air across multiple SiriusXM channels debuting on November 2.    

From 'I Say A Little Prayer' to 'Think' to her signature classic 'RESPECT,' Aretha Franklin was a musical phenomenon and a transcendent figure in American culture. As the nation mourns the passing of the 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin, BET Networks will commemorate her life and legacy by broadcasting Aretha Franklin's funeral service in its entirety beginning Friday, August 31 at 10 AM ET on BET, BET Her and BET.com

See highlight's from this week's REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER on HBO! This week featured guests Michael Eric Dyson, Linda Chavez, John Heilemann, Shermichael Singleton and Fareed Zakaria.

The Raw Word (www.TheRawWord.com), launching Monday, March 5th (check local listings) and hosted by best-selling author Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, revealed some of the bold-faced names set to appear during the month-long run of the new, syndicated daytime talker.

With Daytime's Newest Entry, THE RAW WORD Hosted by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Unfiltered, Uncensored and Unexpected Are the Rule and Not the Exception

Theatre Rhinoceros presents the world premiere of The Legend of Pink by Kheven LaGrone.

Theatre Rhinoceros presents the world premiere of The Legend of Pink by Kheven LaGrone.

Theatre Rhinoceros presents the world premiere of The Legend of Pink by Kheven LaGrone.