ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Bishop Marvin Louis Sapp Sr. attends the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)

Hello World,

Last week, under the theme, celebrating “Icons of the Culture,” the 5th annual Urban One Honors, premiered on TV One and CLEO TV. Hosted by R&B singer and actor Tank, the televised event heralded the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, politics, education, and the community. GRAMMY Award winning singer and actress LeToya Luckett aka Rochelle Cross from OWN’s “Greenleaf” hosted a special backstage pass segment.

5th annual Honorees included: Entertainment Icon Honor, 2x GRAMMY and NAACP Image Award winner, LL Cool J, the first ever Phoenix Honor to award-winning entertainer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Bobby Brown, Inspirational Impact Honor, NAACP Image Award winner David Mann and his wife, GRAMMY Award winner, Tamela Mann (TV One’s “The Manns”), Lifetime Achievement Honor recipient Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and the Music Innovation Honor to 13x GRAMMY Award-winning Artist/Producer/Songwriter Pharrell Williams. The ceremony included performances by Keke Wyatt, Marvin Sapp, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop with DJ Spinderella, Monie Love and Doug E. Fresh, and a finale performance from T.I. and son Domani Harris. Michelle Rice (TV One/CLEO TV President), Roland Martin, Pusha T, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Rev. Run and Lamman Rucker aka Jacob Greenleaf from OWN’s “Greenleaf”  also appeared on the broadcast.

Below are a few clips from the 5th annual Urban One Honors:

Keke Wyatt Performs A Melodic Tribute To Tamela Mann…

David and Tamela Mann Accept The Inspirational Impact Honor…

Bishop Marvin Sapp Performs at the 2023 Urban One Honors…

And below are a few pics…

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: (L-R) David Mann, Tamela Mann and Keke Wyatt attend the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)

Do y’all know that Keke Wyatt has ll children?!

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Lamman Rucker attends the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Bishop Marvin Sapp and Doug E. Fresh attend the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Kesha Lance Bottoms (L) and Roland Martin (R) present the Lifetime Achievement Honor to Maxine Waters (C) during the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Landon Brown, Alicia Etheredge, Bobby Brown and family attend the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)

I swear all of Bobby Brown’s children have his face…

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Letoya Luckett attends the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: Monie Love (R) attends the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)

Monie Love still looks good, and her date is handsome as well…

Any thoughts?

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Hello World,

So I’m a ’70s baby. In fact, I am the same age as hip-hop! There were several groups who brought hip-hop to the masses and Run-DMC was definitely one of them! Now, Run-DMC is known as an old school group, but the old school is the best school. (Yeah, I know I sound old. Deal…) Years later, one of the members of the talented trio found the Lord (as we all should) and became Rev. Run instead of just Run. And we learned more about his life as a family man in the reality show Run’s House!  With just about two weeks left before Single Awareness Day otherwise known as Valentine’s Day, I’m so glad that Rev. Run and his wife Justine are releasing a book about their happy marriage! Released today, below is the official synopsis of Old School Love: And Why It Works:

RUN-DMC’s iconic rapper Joseph “Reverend Run” Simmons and his wife, Justine, share their secrets to lasting love and the guiding principles that have kept them together for more than 20 years. Written with Amy Ferris.

This is a book about love.
The kind of love that will keep you warm at night—that will keep you feeling safe and sound.
The kind of love that will get you through some dark times; get you through some hard and yes, some tough times.
The kind of love that will make you laugh, that will make you smile, that will make you nod knowingly.
The kind of love that is nurtured and watered and grows—from a seedling to a flower.
The kind of love that is desperately needed in the world right now, shared and sprinkled everywhere.

Old School Love is a book to help you find the kind of soul-filling love you desire, written by a couple who has built a strong and joyful relationship amid the pressures, pitfalls, and temptations of the entertainment industry. Rev Run and his wife, Justine, have been blessed with a devoted partnership that has inspired others. In this homage to classic courtship, Rev and Justine reveal the secrets to their marriage’s longevity and happiness.

Each chapter of Old School Love offers stories, anecdotes, and memories of Rev and Justine’s marriage, their family, their experiences, their passion, and their deep faith and belief in God. Some will make you laugh, some will make you think, and some will make you cry. Yet all will make you wiser—more beautiful for the wear—and encourage you to be a kinder, more generous, and better human. Their reflections are bookended by a verse or line from scripture, a saying, or a favorite quote and a sampling of personal wisdom.

Over two decades strong, Rev and Justine’s partnership is an inspiration. With Old School Love they are spreading their message of positivity, and creating a legacy for all of us to embrace and share. Powerful and life-changing, this little gem of a book is about magic, and miracles, and yes, the irrefutable power of love.

Old School Love includes 8 pages of photos from Rev and Justine’s personal collection.

Below is a video of the couple discussing their new book…

And below is more information about their national book tour for Old School Love…

Any thoughts?

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Coverage of the pilot IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S MEN
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Hello World,

Oprah Winfrey Network’s newest primetime series takes Saturday nights by storm beginning January 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.  “It’s Not You, It’s Men,” featuring Hip-hop icon, author and reality star Rev. Run and international movie star, author and platinum recording artist Tyrese Gibson and will bring viewers insight on everything from men and love to relationships and marriage.

Friends for over seven years, Rev. Run and Tyrese pride themselves on their varying points of view when it comes to relationships and marriage.  Tyrese is a single father in search of his dream woman and Rev. Run has been happily married for more than 20 years and is a father of six.  Their ideas and opinions on love and commitment often clash, demonstrating the unique chemistry the longtime friends share, and resulting in passionate conversation and humorous banter.

Each week, the series will feature celebrity guests offering unique points of view on topics such as monogamy, modern romance, sex, marriage and dating.  Featured celebrity guests include international film star Vin Diesel (“Fast and the Furious”), Rev. Run’s wife and reality star Justine Simmons, recording artist Jordin Sparks, comedian Marlon Wayans (“Scary Movie” and the upcoming “Fifty Shades of Black”), spiritual life coach and award-winning host Iyanla Vanzant (“Iyanla: Fix My Life”), comedienne and talk show host Loni Love (“The Real”) and comedienne Jessimae Peluso (“Girl Code”).

Additionally, the series will feature relationship experts to offer guidance and understanding as it relates to the weekly show topics.  Experts include Tracy McMillian, author of the popular Huffington Post article “Why You’re Not Married,” Sean Rad, Creator and CEO of Tinder, and Dr. Helen Fischer, a biological anthropologist with a background in human sex, love, marriage and gender differences.

Any thoughts?

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