Exclusive: Dr. Holly Carter (The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel) today announced the launch of her family, faith and lifestyle network MergeTV on James DuBose’s In The Black Network, a streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories.
Carter also announced MergeTV’s slate of original programming dropping on April 2, which includes its flagship show Food for Thought with DeVon Franklin, hosted by the bestselling author, producer and preacher. Franklin will be joined by some of his famous friends “to bake up delicious desserts and share deep conversation,” according to the series description, with guests ranging from Smokey Robinson to Cedric the Entertainer.
MergeTV’s slate also includes talk show Chatter, dating show Finding My Romeo, hosted by musician and actor Romeo Miller; Preachers Reunion and Preachers Wedding Edition, and cooking show Katching Kierra, hosted by Gospel standout Kierra Sheard-Kelly. Complete descriptions follow below.
“We are thrilled...
Carter also announced MergeTV’s slate of original programming dropping on April 2, which includes its flagship show Food for Thought with DeVon Franklin, hosted by the bestselling author, producer and preacher. Franklin will be joined by some of his famous friends “to bake up delicious desserts and share deep conversation,” according to the series description, with guests ranging from Smokey Robinson to Cedric the Entertainer.
MergeTV’s slate also includes talk show Chatter, dating show Finding My Romeo, hosted by musician and actor Romeo Miller; Preachers Reunion and Preachers Wedding Edition, and cooking show Katching Kierra, hosted by Gospel standout Kierra Sheard-Kelly. Complete descriptions follow below.
“We are thrilled...
- 3/22/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Bravo star Kandi Burruss has joined the cast of the BET+ original holiday film Whatever It Takes. Deadline has your exclusive first look at the trailer above.
From writers TuShonda Whitaker and Amaleka McCall Brathwaite, Whatever It Takes is set on Thanksgiving weekend as snow is falling, Christmas is on the horizon and the promises of the New Year are near. Navigating careers, life and the nuances of friendship, five women bond over the imperfections in their love lives. The holidays bring some of them their greatest wishes and others their most profound losses.
The film, starring and executive produced by Tami Roman, will premiere on December 21. The cast also includes Brely Evans, Kendrick Cross, Rayan Lawrence, Zuri James, Stevie Baggs Jr, Linda Boston, Monica Robinson and Aj Akua Johnson.
“I’m so excited to be working with this incredibly talented...
From writers TuShonda Whitaker and Amaleka McCall Brathwaite, Whatever It Takes is set on Thanksgiving weekend as snow is falling, Christmas is on the horizon and the promises of the New Year are near. Navigating careers, life and the nuances of friendship, five women bond over the imperfections in their love lives. The holidays bring some of them their greatest wishes and others their most profound losses.
The film, starring and executive produced by Tami Roman, will premiere on December 21. The cast also includes Brely Evans, Kendrick Cross, Rayan Lawrence, Zuri James, Stevie Baggs Jr, Linda Boston, Monica Robinson and Aj Akua Johnson.
“I’m so excited to be working with this incredibly talented...
- 12/11/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: James DuBose, the former Fox Soul General Manager, is launching his own AVOD platform, In The Black Network, a streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories.
The platform will launch on October 2.
In The Black Network will house a long list of entertainment from the vault of Fox Television Stations, many of which were developed by DuBose while leading Fox Soul. The new network will stream an extensive collection of free entertainment content on a dedicated app available on iOS, Android devices, Apple TV, YouTube and Samsung media players with more distribution partners to follow.
As a long-time television producer, filmmaker, and veteran of the entertainment industry, DuBose was inspired to build his black owned streaming platform that lifts Black storytellers and symbolizes Black pride. The service will include multi-genre content including sports, music, scripted, drama, talk, kids/family and feature films.
“I love everything about our culture: our faith,...
The platform will launch on October 2.
In The Black Network will house a long list of entertainment from the vault of Fox Television Stations, many of which were developed by DuBose while leading Fox Soul. The new network will stream an extensive collection of free entertainment content on a dedicated app available on iOS, Android devices, Apple TV, YouTube and Samsung media players with more distribution partners to follow.
As a long-time television producer, filmmaker, and veteran of the entertainment industry, DuBose was inspired to build his black owned streaming platform that lifts Black storytellers and symbolizes Black pride. The service will include multi-genre content including sports, music, scripted, drama, talk, kids/family and feature films.
“I love everything about our culture: our faith,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Third Update, with White House comment: The on-again, off-again Joe Biden Super Bowl interview is now in doubt again.
The White House has not yet given official word as to whether it will agree to a sit down interview with President Joe Biden and Fox Soul, tied to Fox’s Super Bowl coverage on Sunday.
After White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had said that Fox Corp. had canceled a pre-scheduled interview with Fox Soul, one of its digital streaming channels, Fox Corp. put out a statement this afternoon indicating that it would be willing to do the interview after all. “Fox Soul looks forward to interviewing the President for Super Bowl Sunday,” Fox Corp. said in a statement.
But the White House has yet to say yes to the un-canceled interview — and now signs point to it not happening.
What is pretty clear from a new White House statement...
The White House has not yet given official word as to whether it will agree to a sit down interview with President Joe Biden and Fox Soul, tied to Fox’s Super Bowl coverage on Sunday.
After White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had said that Fox Corp. had canceled a pre-scheduled interview with Fox Soul, one of its digital streaming channels, Fox Corp. put out a statement this afternoon indicating that it would be willing to do the interview after all. “Fox Soul looks forward to interviewing the President for Super Bowl Sunday,” Fox Corp. said in a statement.
But the White House has yet to say yes to the un-canceled interview — and now signs point to it not happening.
What is pretty clear from a new White House statement...
- 2/10/2023
- by Ted Johnson and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Fox Soul, the Black community’s premiere free streaming platform, announced today its new and returning shows coming this fall. In addition to the entertainment platform’s current line-up—talk, celebrity news, reality, faith, and informational—Fox Soul is expanding its content to include music, sports and finance programming.
“Fox Soul continues to expand on genres that we love, in a unique way. This fall, we are tapping further into music, sports and finance,” said James DuBose, General Manager and Head of Programming. “Fox Soul will continue to provide programming that tells the story behind the stories as we remain resolute in our mission to entertain, educate and inspire.”
The streaming platform brings a mix of original talk, reality, faith and informational series featuring cultural icons in music, finance, entertainment and sports. New programming joining the Fox Soul lineup this fall includes Brutally Honest With Jasmine Brand, Crockett’s Corner,...
“Fox Soul continues to expand on genres that we love, in a unique way. This fall, we are tapping further into music, sports and finance,” said James DuBose, General Manager and Head of Programming. “Fox Soul will continue to provide programming that tells the story behind the stories as we remain resolute in our mission to entertain, educate and inspire.”
The streaming platform brings a mix of original talk, reality, faith and informational series featuring cultural icons in music, finance, entertainment and sports. New programming joining the Fox Soul lineup this fall includes Brutally Honest With Jasmine Brand, Crockett’s Corner,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris (T.I and Tiny: The Family Hustle) and Fox Soul, a live, ad-supported streaming channel aimed at African-American viewers, are teaming on The Mix, described as “a high energy live millennial/Gen-z talk show where no topic will be off limits.” Hosted by Zonnique (T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle), Romeo Miller (Ex On The Beach/Peak), Anton Peeples (Mr. Mom), newcomer Jamie DuBose, and Jazz Anderson (TV personality & rapper), The Mix will premiere on Tuesday, August 4 at 7 pm Pst/10 Pm Est on Fox Soul. Four-time Emmy-nominated producer, Jill King will serve as Executive Producer and Showrunner.
Topics on The Mix will range from Black Lives Matter, current affairs, dating apps, viral trends, to breaking news for the culture, according to producers.
“I wanted to create a show that would serve as a platform for young voices in today’s evolving culture,...
Topics on The Mix will range from Black Lives Matter, current affairs, dating apps, viral trends, to breaking news for the culture, according to producers.
“I wanted to create a show that would serve as a platform for young voices in today’s evolving culture,...
- 7/27/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox Soul, iHeartMedia, and Motown Records are teaming on limited series Motown Countdown, which will stream each Tuesday in July.
The four-part music and talk series will be hosted by Angela Yee, who co-hosts iHeartRadio’s nationally syndicated show The Breakfast Club.
Fox Soul, a free, ad-supported streaming network, launched this year as a strategic effort by Fox to extend the audience for its stable of syndicated TV series. Original programming will be followed by two hours of Fox TV’s locally produced programming. Fox Soul is available via iOS, Android, Apple TV, FireTV or on the web at foxsoul.tv.
The four-part Motown Countdown will stream live on the platform at 10Pm Et starting July 7. Each 30-minute episode will feature a countdown of the top five “current torchbearers” in a particular category. The list of categories includes hip-hop, classic Motown, Andre Harrell-inspired hits and “songs encouraging change and revolution,...
The four-part music and talk series will be hosted by Angela Yee, who co-hosts iHeartRadio’s nationally syndicated show The Breakfast Club.
Fox Soul, a free, ad-supported streaming network, launched this year as a strategic effort by Fox to extend the audience for its stable of syndicated TV series. Original programming will be followed by two hours of Fox TV’s locally produced programming. Fox Soul is available via iOS, Android, Apple TV, FireTV or on the web at foxsoul.tv.
The four-part Motown Countdown will stream live on the platform at 10Pm Et starting July 7. Each 30-minute episode will feature a countdown of the top five “current torchbearers” in a particular category. The list of categories includes hip-hop, classic Motown, Andre Harrell-inspired hits and “songs encouraging change and revolution,...
- 6/24/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox Television Stations has unveiled Fox Soul, an ad-supported streaming channel that blends original talk and lifestyle series with locally produced shows aimed at African American viewers.
Fox Soul, which debuted today, will carry live original talk and informational series from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pt, followed by two hours of repeats of shows drawn from Fox’s 28 owned-and-operated stations, most of which are in major markets. The channel is available free online and offers on-demand access to repeats of recent shows outside of the 6 p.m.-midnight Pt block.
“We are proud to debut this African American focused channel, created by and for the members of the black community,” said James DuBose, head of programming for Fox Soul. “We intend to inform, inspire, and empower our viewers by meeting their needs for authentic conversations on topics relevant to our lives.”
Original series include topical entries including “The Tammi Mac Late Show,...
Fox Soul, which debuted today, will carry live original talk and informational series from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pt, followed by two hours of repeats of shows drawn from Fox’s 28 owned-and-operated stations, most of which are in major markets. The channel is available free online and offers on-demand access to repeats of recent shows outside of the 6 p.m.-midnight Pt block.
“We are proud to debut this African American focused channel, created by and for the members of the black community,” said James DuBose, head of programming for Fox Soul. “We intend to inform, inspire, and empower our viewers by meeting their needs for authentic conversations on topics relevant to our lives.”
Original series include topical entries including “The Tammi Mac Late Show,...
- 1/13/2020
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Fox Television Stations is debuting a new, live, ad-supported streaming platform aimed at African-American viewers called Fox Soul.
According to the announcement, Fox Soul will ” aim to celebrate black culture and highlight the real topics that affect the everyday lives of the African American community through frank and insightful dialogue with local and national influencers.”
The free channel will be a combination of original new programs and existing shows from local Fox stations.
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“We are proud to debut this African American focused channel, created by and for the members of the black community. We intend to inform, inspire, and empower our viewers by meeting their needs for authentic conversations on topics relevant to our lives,” said James DuBose, head of programming for Fox Soul.
The channel’s lineup will combine live, interactive, original programming like “On the 7 with Dr.
According to the announcement, Fox Soul will ” aim to celebrate black culture and highlight the real topics that affect the everyday lives of the African American community through frank and insightful dialogue with local and national influencers.”
The free channel will be a combination of original new programs and existing shows from local Fox stations.
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“We are proud to debut this African American focused channel, created by and for the members of the black community. We intend to inform, inspire, and empower our viewers by meeting their needs for authentic conversations on topics relevant to our lives,” said James DuBose, head of programming for Fox Soul.
The channel’s lineup will combine live, interactive, original programming like “On the 7 with Dr.
- 1/13/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Fox Television Stations is rolling out Fox Soul, a live, ad-supported streaming channel aimed at African-American viewers.
In an announcement, the Fox Corp. division said the new outlet’s programs will “aim to celebrate black culture and highlight the real topics that affect the everyday lives of the African-American community through frank and insightful dialogue with local and national influencers.”
James DuBose, head of programming for Fox Soul, said, “We are proud to debut this African American focused channel, created by and for the members of the black community. We intend to inform, inspire, and empower our viewers by meeting their needs for authentic conversations on topics relevant to our lives.”
Tammi Mac, host of The Tammi Mac Late Show, added, “Fox Soul slaps down misnomers about our people and celebrates our culture and our excellence. I could not have asked for a better platform to speak greatness about and into my community.
In an announcement, the Fox Corp. division said the new outlet’s programs will “aim to celebrate black culture and highlight the real topics that affect the everyday lives of the African-American community through frank and insightful dialogue with local and national influencers.”
James DuBose, head of programming for Fox Soul, said, “We are proud to debut this African American focused channel, created by and for the members of the black community. We intend to inform, inspire, and empower our viewers by meeting their needs for authentic conversations on topics relevant to our lives.”
Tammi Mac, host of The Tammi Mac Late Show, added, “Fox Soul slaps down misnomers about our people and celebrates our culture and our excellence. I could not have asked for a better platform to speak greatness about and into my community.
- 1/13/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Bobby Brown is returning to the world of reality television, presumably because 2005's Being Bobby Brown had such a positive impact on his life and the lives of those around him. Sources tell the L.A. Times that Bet is working on a new reality series with Brown and producer James DuBose (The Michael Vick Project, Monica: Still Standing, Tiny & Toya). This show will be about Brown's "life and business," but there aren't any other specifics like a start date or title just yet. Time to get those Gif-making skills in tip-top form!
- 9/10/2012
- by Margaret Lyons
- Vulture
Bobby Brown has reportedly signed a deal for his own reality show on the Bet network. The New Edition singer has been taping for the currently untitled show since May, according to Indiewire. Produced by James DuBose, the program will chronicle Brown's "life and businesses", including his marriage to second wife Alicia Etheredge. There is no word yet on when the series is to air, or whether it will include footage (more)...
- 9/8/2012
- by By Zeba Blay
- Digital Spy
I'm sure many of you still have sad memories of the 2005 Bravo reality series Being Bobby Brown. Two out-of-control people making fools of themselves in public and in private. And yet, as the old saying goes, it was like watching the aftermath of a car wreck - you just couldn't turn away. So with that comes news that Bet is currently producing a new Bobby Brown reality TV show for future broadcast. The still untitled series, which reportedly has actually been taping since May, will focus on Brown's "life and businesses". The show will be exec produced by James DuBose who has produced other celebrity reality shows, though currently the airdate and number...
- 9/8/2012
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
Keyshia Cole is back on Bet with a new docu-reality series. Cole, star of the 2006 Bet unscripted show Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is, will topline Keyshia Cole: Family First (working title), a six-part series featuring the R&B songstress as a wife to NBA star Daniel Gibson, mother to her 2-year old son, daughter, sister, musician and businesswoman. The series, which will premiere in the fall, is executive produced by James DuBose of DuBose Entertainment as well as Michele Barnwell, Cole and Gibson.
- 5/2/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Urban unscripted series producer James DuBose ("Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is") is venturing into scripted TV and features.
DuBose had tapped Bet's senior vp original program development Robyn Lattaker-Johnson as president of his DuBose Entertainment to oversee the company's expansion.
In its first scripted effort, DuBose has acquired all media rights to the story of the "Black Mafia Family" of Bmf -- brothers Demetrious "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry Flenory, who were recently sentenced to 30 years in prison for operating a multi-state criminal enterprise involving high-volume cocaine distribution.
"This is a complex crime story that weaves elements of humanity, a strong family bond, street-level survival and opulence with real consequences," said, who plans to develop a scripted series, a feature film and a book.
DuBose had tapped Bet's senior vp original program development Robyn Lattaker-Johnson as president of his DuBose Entertainment to oversee the company's expansion.
In its first scripted effort, DuBose has acquired all media rights to the story of the "Black Mafia Family" of Bmf -- brothers Demetrious "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry Flenory, who were recently sentenced to 30 years in prison for operating a multi-state criminal enterprise involving high-volume cocaine distribution.
"This is a complex crime story that weaves elements of humanity, a strong family bond, street-level survival and opulence with real consequences," said, who plans to develop a scripted series, a feature film and a book.
- 10/7/2008
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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