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October 12, 2012SEASON FOUR PREMIERE OF TV ONE’S WASHINGTON WATCH UP 35%, MIRRORS CABLE NEWS VIEWING TREND AMONG BLACK VIEWERS TV One announced that the season four premiere of Washington Watch, its Sunday morning news program hosted by popular news analyst and columnist Roland Martin, was up a sizable 35 percent* in HH. This marked the strongest season premiere for the weekly Sunday news and public affairs program since it launched on TV One in September 2009. This news comes on the heels of data recently released by Pew Research Center that shows a significantly greater number of Black Americans get their news from cable television than Whites or Hispanics. The Pew Research Center findings also noted that some sixty-nine percent of Black viewers received their news from television compared to 56 percent of Whites and 43 percent of Hispanics. Additionally, fifty percent of Black viewers said they watched cable news channels while the percentage was only 34 for Whites and 27 for Hispanics. The September premiere for Washington Watch garnered a 0.25 HH rating and 142K homes. Last season the show’s premiere episode accounted for a 0.19 HH rating and 105k homes. Overall, Washington Watch, now in its fourth season, is averaging a 0.24 HH rating and delivering 137K homes, pacing 27% ahead of the previous season’s average (0.19 HH / 108K homes). Washington Watch Overall Audience Growth Pacing 27% Ahead of Last Season Remarked TV One President and CEO Wonya Lucas, “Washington Watch has allowed TV One to keep our loyal and expanding viewership informed and up-to-date about key issues and current affairs on a regularly basis.” She added, “Roland Martin deserves much of the credit for the leap in viewership and we’re pleased to have become such an important touchstone for Black audiences during this important Presidential election …
Posted in Sports & Inspiration | Leave a commentEmmy Winners and Nominees 2012: The Complete List
October 7, 2012“Modern Family,” Louis C.K., Claire Danes and “Game Change” were among the honorees at the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards aired live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 23. The show was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. American Horror Story, submitted as a miniseries, tied Mad Men with the most nominations this year: 17. Eric Stonestreet took home the night’s first honor for his role in Modern Family. The ABC sitcom swept in the comedy category with wins for Julie Bowen (Supporting Actress) and director Steve Levitan, as well as the night’s final honor of Best Comedy Series. Homeland swept the drama category, with nods for Claire Danes, Damian Lewis and writers Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff. The show also won in the Best Drama Series category, marking the first-ever best series win for Showtime. Other notable nods included Game Change, Jon Cryer, Louis C.K. and The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, which took home its 10th consecutive statue. Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ed O’Neill, Modern Family Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family Ty Burrell, Modern Family Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family Max Greenfield, New Girl Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live Writing For A Comedy Series: Community, Remedial Chaos Theory Girls, Pilot Louie, Pregnant Parks and Recreation, The Debate Parks and Recreation, Win, Lose, or Draw PHOTOS: Emmys 2012: Red Carpet Arrivals [10] Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives Julie Bowen, Modern Family Sofia Vergara, Modern Family Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live Guest Actress In A Comedy Series Dot-Marie Jones, Glee Maya Rudolph, Saturday Night Live Melissa McCarthy, Saturday Night Live Elizabeth Banks, 30 Rock Margaret Cho, 30 Rock Kathy Bates, Two and a Half Men …
Posted in COWBOY CARTER TOUR- ATLANTA - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Leave a commentTHE SKIN YOU’RE IN – MOISTURIZE YOUR WAY TO SUPPLE SKIN
October 7, 2012By Kristin Jenkins Beauty may indeed be only “skin deep,” but when it comes to skin sense, it’s essential that we protect our skin. Some skin care experts point out that moisturizing is an important part of every skin care regimen, no matter what your skin type may be. Dr. Gloria Campbell-D’Hue, founder of the Atlanta Center of Dermatology and Medispa in Atlanta advises us to moisturize the skin often. “You should always put a moisturizer on, even if you have oily skin,” notes D’Hue. “If you have oily skin, you can choose a moisturizer that doesn’t have heavy oils in it.” Dr. D’Hue also recommends using a sun screen all year round to help prevent skin damage which may be caused by overexposure to the sun’s rays. Remember, the skin is delicate and should therefore be protected with a sunscreen formula of level 15 or higher sun protection factor (SPF). For smooth, soft, and glowing skin, wash your face twice a day. I personally recommend Mary Kay products because they are made for different skin types and work well for me. Washing makeup off before going to bed is essential to keeping your skin healthy. It also keeps your pores unclogged. “You should use a mask or use microdermabrasion at least twice a week and moisturize morning and night to keep you skin in top shape,” said Mary Kay Senior Sales Director Martica Jenkins. Remember that drinking lots of water benefits all bodily functions and is essential to staying healthy and having beautiful skin. Drink at least eight glasses a day. Putting into practice a sensible and effective skincare regimen rewards you with a beautiful, healthier looking complexion all year round. Remember, give your skin the royal treatment. ___________________________________________________________________________________ How to Keep Your Skin Looking Younger and More …
Posted in Fitness | Leave a commentOprah Winfrey’s OWN Inks Multi-Year Deal With Tyler Perry
October 1, 2012Oprah Winfrey is partnering with multihyphenate Tyler Perry. The Oprah Winfrey Network said Monday that it has inked an exclusive multiyear deal with Perry for new television series and projects. The pact brings two scripted series to OWN, the first for the network, to launch in mid-2013. Perry will executive produce, write and direct both shows. The news comes as OWN closed the third quarter with double-digit ratings gains year-over-year in the women 25-54 demographic and posted triple-digit increases for the month of September. “I have been looking forward to the day when we would be in the position to enter the world of scripted television. That day has come,” said Winfrey, CEO of OWN. “We are all energized by the opportunity to collaborate with Tyler, who has a proven track record for producing highly successful cable series. He has an incredible ability to illuminate life stories and characters in his unique voice and inspires and encourages people all over the world.” Said Perry: “It’s a dream realized to partner with Oprah and bring scripted programming to OWN. She has accomplished so much with the network, and I’m excited to work with her to be a part of its continued growth.” For Perry, the move to OWN is a big one as his previous television projects were at Turner’s TBS, where the network launched the comedies Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, Meet the Browns and For Better or Worse. The deal also is an effort by OWN to actively target the African-American viewing audience. OWN, which debuted Jan. 1, 2011, is a joint venture between Harpo and Discovery Communications. It is available in roughly 85 million homes. 9:20 AM PDT 10/1/2012 by Philiana Ng Source http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oprah-winfrey-own-tyler-perry-375328
Posted in Movie News | Leave a commentLil Wayne Breaks Elvis’ Billboard Hot 100 Record
September 28, 2012The rapper notches his 109th single on the chart with a feature on Game’s new hit, “Celebration.” The King has been overthrown. Big news for Lil Wayne fans: Weezy F. Baby has officially surpassed Elvis Presley with the most hit singles on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. The milestone comes via Game’s appropriately titled release, “Celebration,”on which Wayne features. The track marks Weezy’s 109th entry on the chart, beating the 108 posted by the late Presley between 1958 and 2003. And though the Glee cast has recorded a whopping 204 entries on the Hot 100 since 2009, Tunechi holds the artist title – due in large part to his many, many collaborations with other artists. Of his 109 hit singles, only 42 (39 percent) of them are solo records. The remaining 67 (61 percent) are other artists’ songs – including Jay Sean, Destiny’s Child, Birdman and his Cash Money family, among others. Wayne made his Hot 100 debut on July 10, 1999, but first hit No. 1 with 2008’s “Lollipop.” (His only other top ranking single is 2009’s “Down,” on which he assisted Sean.) It’s worth noting that Presley is billed as the lead artist on all 108 of his hits, dating back only to the 1958 launch of the chart. “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog” all pre-date the Billboard Hot 100. His closest competition in the lead artist category? James Brown (91), Aretha Franklin (73) and Ray Charles (72). Email: Sophie.Schillaci@thr.com; Twitter: @SophieSchillaci Source URL: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/lil-wayne-elvis-billboard-record-374799
Posted in Fitness | Leave a commentVanessa Williams on Success
September 27, 2012“Success usually amplifies who you are already. If you are a difficult child or have an attitude all the time, then when you become renowned you are more prone to have an attitude. If you’re down-to-earth, fame and money really won’t make a difference.” “My parents told me that as African-Americans you have to do better than others just to be considered equal. My mother told me that years ago, and I don’t know if times will ever change where everyone will be considered equal or be accepted on an equal basis. As a society and as a people in this society, we unfortunately have to be superstars or truly excel in a particular field in order to be considered worthy or equal.” Vanessa Williams – Actress, Singer https://twitter.com/VWOfficial
Posted in Celebrity Success Tips | Leave a commentTHE RICKEY SMILEY SHOW – TUESDAYS 9/8C ON TV ONE
September 18, 2012The RICKEY SMILEY SHOW 9pm ET on TV ONE THE RICKEY SMILEY SHOW is a hilarious sitcom starring comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley. Rickey plays a character loosely based on his own life – a popular, local DJ based in Atlanta, who is the single father to three children. The show’s stories are inspired by Rickey’s challenges and triumphs raising his children by himself while still trying to have a personal life. In addition to his personal life, the series takes viewers behind-the-scenes of his radio station, which is a hot-bed of office politics, back stabbing, sexual innuendo, social issues, celebrity appearances, music and, of course, humor. The all-star cast includes Ray J (Moesha, One on One), J. Anthony Brown (Like Family), Lil JJ (Just Jordan), Roz Ryan (Amen), Noree Victoria and Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne). The Rickey Smiley Show is produced and directed by Roger Bobb of Bobbcat Films – http://www.bobbcatfilms.com/ Sonya’s Spotlight Publisher, Sonya Jenkins, on the scene for the Red Carpet Premiere for THE RICKEY SMILEY SHOW -September 17. To add your Red Carpet photo from this event or for caption corrections/updates, contact us below.
Posted in Sports & Inspiration | Leave a commentALEX CROSS IN THEATERS OCTOBER 19
September 13, 2012ALEX CROSS IN THEATERS OCTOBER 19 “Alex Cross” follows the homicide detective/psychologist (Tyler Perry), from the worldwide best-selling novels by James Patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer (Matthew Fox). The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting action thriller. Release Date: October 19th, 2012 Director: Rob Cohen Writers: James Patterson, Kerry Williamson, Marc Moss Actors: Carmen Ejogo, Chad Lindberg, Cicely Tyson, Edward Burns, Giancarlo Esposito, Ingo Rademacher, Jean Reno, Jessalyn Wanlim, John C. McGinley, Matthew Fox, Rachel Nichols, Simon Rhee, Stephanie Jacobsen, Tyler Perry, Yara Shahidi Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for violence including disturbing images, sexual content, language, drug references, and nudity) Official site: www.alexcrossmovie.com Studio: Summit Entertainment ____________________________________________ WON’T BACK DOWN Two determined mothers, one a teacher, look to transform their children’s failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children. Director: Daniel Barnz Writers: Brin Hill, Daniel Barnz -Stars:Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Holly Hunter. In Theaters September 28 ____________________________________________________________________________________ HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA Animated Family Comedy Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of his best friends – Frankenstein and his wife, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the Werewolf family, and more – to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis’s 118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem – but everything could change for the overprotective …
Posted in Cinema | Leave a commentXernona Clayton’s 82nd Birthday Celebration – Paradise Islands, Bahamas
September 5, 2012TRUMPET AWARDS CREATOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER XERNONA CLAYTON CELEBRATES 82nd BIRTHDAY WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY AND DIGNITARIES IN THE BAHAMAS Xernona Clayton turned 82, and she is Not Quite Through. In fact, the Trumpet Awards creator and civil rights icon is a mover and a shaker who celebrated her 82nd birthday with the spunk of a woman half her age. The celebration was held in Paradise Island, Bahamas, August 29-September 2. Approximately 200 of Clayton’s family and friends and dignitaries from around the world, including the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas attended the gala affair. The Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie and First Lady Bernadette Christie, Ambassador Andrew Young, Comedians Chris Tucker and Jonathan Slocumb and a number of other dignitaries, celebrities and VIPs were on hand to help celebrate the birthday of the woman small in stature, but big in heart and philanthropy. The Labor Day weekend event was celebrated at the Atlantis Resort, which hosts the largest waterpark in the Caribbean. Festivities for Clayton’s birthday celebration began August 29 with a “Welcome Reception” for all of her invited guests. The Bahamas Tourist Board and the Atlantis Resort rolled out the red carpet, greeting guests even while Hurricane Isaac loomed for a few days in the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast prior to the celebration. “Punch & Crunch Oceanside” was the highlight of the Thursday morning festivity. Fashion was showcased while guests dined at a private oceanfront residence hosted by Elaine Pinder and La Rose Boutique. Guests were awe-inspired by the traffic-stopping respect given Xernona Clayton – in recognition of her very presence and her continued contributions to helping to educate and inspire Bahamian children. That evening, guests enjoyed gospel music, evocative messages and worship that were uplifting. All guests attending the “Spiritual Spotlight Buffet” wore All …
Posted in Photos | Leave a commentMichelle Obama – Sonya’s Spotlight Web Mag’s FAVORITE CELEBRITY MOM
September 4, 2012“No matter who you are or how you started out, if you work hard you can build a decent life for yourself and an even better life for your kids—that is the American dream.”—Michelle Obama. http://www.facebook.com/michelleobama#!/michelleobama First Lady Michelle Obama When people ask First Lady Michelle Obama to describe herself, she doesn’t hesitate to say that first and foremost, she is Malia and Sasha’s mom. But before she was a mother — or a wife, lawyer or public servant — she was Fraser and Marian Robinson’s daughter. The Robinsons lived in a brick bungalow on the South Side of Chicago. Fraser was a pump operator for the Chicago Water Department, and despite being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at a young age, he hardly ever missed a day of work. Marian stayed home to raise Michelle and her older brother Craig, skillfully managing a busy household filled with love, laughter, and important life lessons. A product of Chicago public schools, Mrs. Obama studied sociology and African-American studies at Princeton University. After graduating from Harvard Law School in 1988, she joined the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she later met the man who would become the love of her life. After a few years, Mrs. Obama decided her true calling was working with people to serve their communities and their neighbors. She served as assistant commissioner of planning and development in Chicago’s City Hall before becoming the founding executive director of the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an AmeriCorps program that prepares youth for public service. In 1996, Mrs. Obama joined the University of Chicago with a vision of bringing campus and community together. As Associate Dean of …
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