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Last week, TV One and CLEO TV headed to New Orleans for the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture! Thousands of fans were treated to a preview of two exciting, new series while making their way through the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Additionally, Celebrity chef and bestselling author Jernard Wells (host of CLEO TV’s “New Soul Kitchen” and “New Soul Kitchen Remix”), participated in a “Real Men Cook” panel on the Suede Men’s Stage. In conversation with ESSENCE’s Entertainment Editor, Okla Jones, Chef Jernard was joined by Marlon “Chicken” Williams (owner of Chicken’s Kitchen), actor Omar Dorsey (“Queen Sugar”) and Greg Tillery (Founder of the We Dat Food Truck) to share their journeys on the road to becoming leaders in the culinary world. Chef Jernard also teased his new, TV One series “Savor the City” – COMING SOON! You can learn more about the ESSENCE Festival of Culture “Real Men Cook” panel HERE. On the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s Main Stage, TV One hosted a “Raising Fame” panel featuring the show’s hosts Sonya Curry and Lucille O’Neal alongside special guest Jonnetta Patton – mother of Grammy Award winning superstar Usher. Moderated by Michelle L. Rice, President of TV One and CLEO TV, the ladies engaged in a lively discussion on what fans can expect from the new series, nurturing superstar children, managing their own careers and a whole lot more! 

Our very own SVP of Programming and Production Austyn Biggers led an amazing panel on promoting yourself and connecting with others at this year's American Black Film Festival! Austyn shared practical tips, his own real-life experience, and proven strategies for the audience to excel at pitching and networking. Way to go, Austyn!

3x GRAMMY-winning global superstar Ludacris joined Urban One for a full “Luda Day” at Cannes on Influential Beach to celebrate the impact of Black culture on Juneteenth!   Urban One’s CEO Alfred Liggins sat down with Ludacris for a special ONE-on-ONE conversation to discuss representation, Black excellence and history. Ludacris’ day with Urban One was also a “full circle" one. He shared how he started his career as a DJ on Urban One-owned station 97.5 FM, now 107.9 FM. In reflecting, he said that “this is a full circle moment for me coming back and having a chat and being able to perform for the company that I started with.”   That evening, Ludacris made special appearances at Urban One-hosted events including the exclusive VIP reception, ONE VIP, followed by his pulling out all the stops to cap off the night with an extraordinary one-hour performance of some of his chart-topping hits during ONE Night happy hour on Influential Beach presented by Brand Innovators. #urbanoneatcannes #urbanonejuneteenth #ludacrisfortheculture #urbanoneculture   https://lnkd.in/edHgUmqG

#RaisingFame hosts Lucille O'Neal and Sonya Curry paid a visit to the TODAY Show to talk about their new TV One series! Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e6_znAwJ Don't miss the premiere of Raising Fame on Sunday, July 7th at 10p/9c. #TVOneRaisingFame

#RaisingFame hosts Lucille O'Neal and Sonya Curry paid a visit to the TODAY Show to talk about their new TV One series! Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e6_znAwJ Don't miss the premiere of Raising Fame on Sunday, July 7th at 10p/9c. #TVOneRaisingFame

Be Steadwell is a singer-songwriter and filmmaker thriving in a lane of their own. As a musician, Be is best known for producing a genre of music coined “queer pop.” The Washington, DC native shares their journey from growing up in “Chocolate City” to finding their passion. This #PRIDE month, we shine a light on Be, whose creativity make space for Black girls, introverts and “weirdos” to feel connected, seen, and loved. Watch the full interview NOW on tvone.tv and on our Youtube channel.

Brittney Sykes. WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Guard. 2017 First Round - Top 10 Draft Pick. Washington Mystics star. Proud member & advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community. 🌈 This #PRIDE month, we shine a light on the Newark, NJ native & Syracuse University grad, and are honored to tell her story. 🔗 WATCH Brittney’s full feature available now at tvone.tv or on our YouTube channel.

From one of the largest stages, Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on behalf of President Biden and the U.S. every single day. The White House Press Secretary has one of the most important jobs in Washington. Now, she is sharing her journey of becoming who she is today... unapologetically Black, a woman, and queer. 🏳️🌈 This #PRIDE month, we celebrate Karine for her dedication to ensuring the next generation feels represented, seen and protected. Visit tvone.tv or head to our Youtube channel to watch the full interview.

Eugene Daniels II has had quite the journey from D1 football to covering the most powerful in Washington. The Whitehouse correspondent, POLITICO Playbook Co-Author, and MSNBC Political Analyst reflects on the responsibility of standing on the shoulders of his ancestors. This #PRIDE month, we shine a light on Eugene, who reminds us to take up space in every room we enter. ✨ Visit tvone.tv or our YouTube channel to watch Eugene’s full feature available NOW.

Paul Wharton is a multi-faceted talent and a bright light. 🌟 The Emmy-nominated TV host/producer, author, and entrepreneur sits down for a special interview to talk his journey of unapologetically walking to the beat of his own drum. This #PRIDE month, our spotlight is on Paul, who is creating a legacy of proving people wrong and advocating for others to live their best lives! Watch Paul’s interview NOW on tvone.tv or on our Youtube channel.