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Bob Johnson, ION to Launch New TV Network Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 December 2008 15:08

Bob Johnson, BET founder, is planning to launch a new TV network with ION Media Networks that would target minority and gay audiences, the Associated Press reports.

 

The network could also possibly crossing over to the Internet. The network will be called Urban Television.

 

An application with the FCC for approval of a time-share license.

 
Making Friends With Black People Print E-mail
Wednesday, 19 November 2008 14:53

NBC is working on a new comedy based on Nick Adams’ book “Making Friends With Black People.”

 

The show will focus on the different points of views of two friends, one white and the other African-American.

 

Adams says the show hopes to capitalize on the nation’s attention to issues of race in light of Barack Obama’s presidential election win, according to Variety.

 

 
Sean “Diddy” Combs to Appear on “CSI: Miami” Print E-mail
Wednesday, 19 November 2008 14:15
Sean "Diddy" Combs will appear in two upcoming episode on “CSI: Miami.” The entertainment mogul will play a prosecutor who doesn’t get along with police Lt. Horatio Caine (David Caruso).

 

CBS said that Combs' episodes will probably air in mid- to late winter.
 

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