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When TV One launched in January 2004, it settled itself comfortably as a new option for Black, adult audiences within the deserted basic cable market that catered to Black content, where successful networks like BET ruled.

Now 20 years later, TV One has expanded with fresh verticals like its Black woman-driven network Cleo TV while captivating audiences with addictive shows like”Raising Fame.” Network president Michelle L. Rice has been there literally since the beginning, and she maintains that TV One’s mission to remain Black-owned and independent won’t waver despite the hurdles that come with it.

“We want to stay an independent and Black-owned voice. And that in and of itself is a challenge,” Rice told TheWrap for this week’s Office With a View Q&a. “We have to really straddle the fence of staying independent, staying Black, staying true to who we are and the mission of our company.

TV One Networks, parent of cable networks TV One and Cleo TV, is planning a six-week test of a two-hour daytime talk block called Chat & Chew.

The Monday-to-Friday test run was announced by the Black programming specialist during a virtual event showcasing its 2024 slate. (Deadline exclusively reported highlights from the slate on Tuesday.)

The new talk strip will replace The Real, a syndicated show hosted by Garcelle Beauvais, Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love and Jeannie Mai Jenkins that was canceled in 2022 after eight seasons.

“We see an opportunity for a one-hour block of talk at the coffee table and a one-hour block of talk that takes place in the kitchen, at the kitchen table,” SVP of Programming and Production Austyn Biggers said. “We’re really excited about it because it allows us the opportunity to take advantage of our entire ecosystem — Radio One, iOne Digital as well as all of our social platforms,...

In today’s TV news roundup, AMC has announced a premiere date for “The Walking Dead: World Beyond” and Netflix released a trailer for “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” Season 3.

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TV One is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with its annual two-hour broadcast of “Urban One Honors” on Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. This year’s honorees include Jamie Foxx, Missy Elliott, Sylvia Rhone, Chance the Rapper and Ryan Jamaal Swain, and the special will also feature performances by Ne-Yo, Wale, Brandy, Eric Benet, Al B. Sure!, Chante Moore, Pastor Charles Jenkins and Jac Ross. The show will be co-hosted by Cathy Hughes and Chris Tucker.

Docuseries “McMillions” is set to debut on Feb. 3, HBO announced. The six-parter will reveal the true story of the $24 million McDonald’s Monopoly game fraud. It is executive produced by Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Archie Gips, James Lee Hernandez, Brian Lazarte and written and directed by Hernandez and Lazarte.

The 45th Annual NAACP Image Awards went off without a hitch earlier this evening (February 22) with "12 Years a Slave" continuing to make waves snagging the biggest prize of the night.

Before her film won Outstanding Motion Picture, the gorgeous Lupita Nyong'o added another piece of hardware to her already impressive collection taking home a trophy for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, while Kerry Washington snagged up her second Image Award with a win for Best Actress in a Dramatic Series. Kerry's show "Scandal" also won Outstanding Drama Series.

In addition, the hilarious Kevin Hart took home Entertainer of the Year, while Oprah Winfrey paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela with a touching speech and musical dedication.

"He was everything we have all have heard and more. He was humble and he was unscathed by any kind of bitterness after all that we know he's been through," Winfrey said.

The 45th NAACP Image Awards were presented Saturday night (Feb. 22), with names like Kevin Hart, Kerry Washington, "12 Years a Slave" director Steve McQueen and Lupita Nyong'o being honored.

The Image Awards pay tribute to the best in film, TV, writing, music and literature. Take a look at the full list of winners below.

Winners are in bold.

Entertainer of the Year

Kevin Hart

Film

Outstanding Motion Picture

"12 Years A Slave" "Fruitvale Station""Lee Daniels' The Butler""Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom""The Best Man Holiday" 

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

Forest Whitaker - "Lee Daniels' The Butler"Chadwick Boseman - "42"Chiwetel Ejiofor - "12 Years A Slave"Idris Elba - "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom"Michael B. Jordan - "Fruitvale Station"

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Angela Bassett - "Black Nativity"Halle Berry - "The Call"Jennifer Hudson - "Winnie Mandela"Kerry Washington - "Tyler Perry Presents Peeples"Nicole Beharie...

Adding their picks to the awards season deluge, the 45th Annual NAACP Image Awards unveiled the official list of nominees.

Not surprisingly, “The Butler” will compete in categories including Outstanding Motion Picture, Outstanding Actor, Outstanding Supporting Actor & Actress and Writing.

Meanwhile, Kerry Washington’s “Scandal” is up for Outstanding Drama Series, and Ms. Washington herself received a nod for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series.

NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock gushed, “This has been an incredible year from the artistic community, with phenomenal contributions across the board from the music, television, motion picture, and literature genres that have the power and impact to drive social change.”

The 45th Annual NAACP Image Awards will go live on Friday, February 21st.

And the nominees are:

Television

Outstanding Comedy Series

"House of Lies" (Showtime)

"Modern Family" (ABC)

"Real Husbands of Hollywood" (Bet)

"The Game" (Bet)

"The Soul Man" (TV Land)

Outstanding Actor in...

The 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards took place on Wednesday, March 4, celebrating diversity and cultural awareness in Hollywood. Some of our favorite TV stars won big at the ceremony -- check out the full list of television winners below. Did your favorite show or actor take home an award?

Outstanding Comedy Series

30 Rock

Are We There Yet

Glee

Modern Family

Tyler Perry's House of Payne

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

David Mann - Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns

Dule Hill - Psych

Lavan Davis -Tyler Perry's House of Payne

Phil Morris - Love That Girl!

Terry Crews - Are We There Yet?

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Cassi Davis - Tyler Perry's House of Payne

Essence Atkins - Are We There Yet?

Salli Richardson-Whitfield - Eureka

Tatyana Ali - Love That Girl!

Vanessa Williams - Desperate Housewives

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Craig Robinson -...

The 42nd NAACP Awards Nominations follow below, and guess who stole the show? Well, it’s no surprise that Tyler Perry films would leave their mark but who knew it would be by a landslide? For Colored Girls topped the film category with seven nominations and Why Did I Get Married Too? has four.

The NAACP Image Awards honor accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, as well as individuals who promote social justice through creative endeavors.

Perry is up for a film directing nod (For Colored Girls) alongside Geoffrey Sax (Frankie & Alice), George Tillman Jr. (Faster), Tanya Hamilton (Night Catches Us) and the Hughes Brothers (Book of Eli).

The show will be televised live, tonight, March 4, 2011 at 8/7 c, on the Fox Network.

Courtesy of Variety.com, here’s a list of all Film and Television related nominees:

Motion Picture

Motion Picture

“For Colored Girls...

Tyler Perry dominated the NAACP 42nd Image Awards nominations. The renaissance man received nods from his movies and TV projects. Divided into three categories (television, recording, motion picture), the 42nd Image Awards will be held on March 4th.

Here's the complete list of nominees (Check our Awards Avenue for complete winners/nominees for all award-giving bodies):

Television

Comedy Series

"30 Rock" (NBC)

"Are We There Yet?" (TBS)

"Glee" (Fox)

"Modern Family" (ABC)

"Tyler Perry's House of Payne" (TBS)

Actor in a Comedy Series

David Mann - "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns" (TBS)

Dulé Hill - "Psych" (USA)

Lavan Davis - "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" (TBS)

Phil Morris - "Love That Girl!" (TV One)

Terry Crews - "Are We There Yet?" (TBS)

Actress in a Comedy Series

Cassi Davis - "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" (TBS)

Essence Atkins - "Are We There Yet?" (TBS)

Salli Richardson-Whitfield - "Eureka" (Syfy)

Tatyana Ali - "Love That Girl!