TV

Oprah Winfrey’s television OWN Network is struggling and guess what? Executives over at Oprah’s network believe that they can stay in the game and get more ratings if the network catered more to a black audience. Don’t believe me? Ask OWN president Erik Logan.

Here’s what Erik Logan had to say:

“The silver lining in an otherwise bleak performance record for the network since its launch last January is that it’s performing particularly well among its African-American audience members.

Anytime you have a program that pops like Sweetie Pies did, you start looking at what drove it. And we saw that the African-American audience really had a connection with that show. . . . Continue Reading…

Jamie Foxx and BET are going to revamp the television show “Showtime At The Apollo” and guess what? During a charity fundraiser this past weekend at the Apollo, Jamie Foxx made the announcement.

Here’s what Jamie Foxx had to say:

“The Apollo did it long before American Idol, except the audience were the judges.”

Here’s what an insider from Foxx’s camp had to say: Continue Reading…

Hi Jacky,

I was wondering if you have any info on Mara Brock Akil? She is talented and quite mysterious. A lot of fans are very interested in the sitcom Girlfriends being made into a movie but so far no word from her camp. White ppl made noise and sex and the city got made; why is she acting like she cant represent for her fans?

I’m asking Jacky, cause I know you will keep it 100 each and every time. btw, love you!! lol take care and god bless. Tam

Jacky’s Answer Here

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In 2012 NBC will launch the Steve Harvey daytime talk show and guess what? The president of NBC/Universal Barry Wallach is excited to work with Steve Harvey.

Here’s what Barry Wallach had to say:

“Steve Harvey is a multi-talented entertainer, a best-selling author, host of a No. 1-rated radio program and a huge TV personality — Steve is a proven ratings winner in the day part. We are excited to work with Steve Harvey and the Endemol production team on this new talk show.” Continue Reading…

I couldn’t resist when I saw this story about The Mo’Nique Show on rhymeswithsnitch.com and I had to lay in on my readers. Mo’Nique’s sidekick Rodney Perry confirmed the show was a goner to AJC’s Rodney Ho.

Rodney Ho writes:

“At about 1:30 p.m., I called Rodney Perry, who was Mo’Nique’s sidekick on the show. He said he was running into a meeting and didn’t answer my question. While I was at lunch over at the mall court, at 1:40 p.m. EST, he texted me: “I was told indefinite hiatus.”

That’s a euphemism for canceled.

In an interview I did at 2:40 p.m., the stand-up comic said he enjoyed the experience of working with Mo’Nique. “I’m selling out shows now,” he said. “That’s a win.” He heard the news from Mo’Nique’s husband but hasn’t spoken to the Oscar-winning actress yet. Continue Reading…