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Patti LaBelle Addresses Drama With Diana Ross and The Supremes
The one & only Patti LaBelle joins the Drink Champs for a legendary episode as she shares never-before-told stories of her iconic career, including her relationship with Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross and much much more!
It’s a ‘Sister, Sister’ Reunion
All of our favorites from the hit '90s show "Sister, Sister" are in the house! Watch as Tia and Tamera test their "Sister, Sister" knowledge with special guest Marques Houston. Plus, we chat with Jackée Harry, RonReaco Lee, and Kel Mitchell!
Brandy On Being Cinderella and Working With Whitney
Brandy and the cast reflect on Cinderella, Whitney and being the first black Cinderella. This iconic film was intentionally a diverse casting.
The Story of AFTER 7
After 7 is an American R&B group founded in 1987 by brothers Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, and their friend Keith Mitchell. Active from 1987–1997 and 2006–present
'Family Matters' Reunion
It's been 24 years since 'Family Matters' came to an end on July 17, 1998 after 215 episodes, and when Entertainment Weekly reunited the cast of the beloved sitcom in 2017, real love was burstin' out of every seam.
‘Moesha’ Cast Reunited!
It was an emotional TV reunion sixteen years in the making! The "Moesha" cast reunited right here on “The Real", and it was hard not to get teary-eyed seeing the family back together. Check out the heart-warming stories and memories the cast shared with u...
WTF ARE TOMATILLOS (and why they're awesome)
The tomatillo, also known as the Mexican husk tomato, is a plant of the nightshade family bearing small, spherical and green or green-purple fruit of the same name. Tomatillos originated in Mexico and were cultivated in the pre-Columbian era.
Best Songs Of Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches throughout th...
Gospel Legend Shirley Caesar
Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, known professionally as Shirley Caesar, is an American gospel singer whose career has spanned seven decades. She has won 11 Grammys in addition to Dove Awards and Stellar Awards; Caesar is known as the "First Lady of Gospel Mu...
Language vs Dialect vs Accent: What's The Difference?
Confused by what people mean when they talk about languages, dialects and accents? You’re not alone.
Why Sister Rosetta Tharpe Belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The guitar-playing, gospel-singing sensation paved the way for Elvis, and influenced everyone from Miranda Lambert to Bob Dylan.
Gloria Estefan: Live and Unwrapped
Experience Gloria Estefan’s electrifying 2004 concert Live and Unwrapped, filmed in Las Vegas. Featuring Latin pop hits, breathtaking choreography, and heartfelt performances, this show captures Estefan’s passion, power, and cultural pride in one unforget...
Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth
Witness the New York premiere of Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth, a new dance work by choreographer and MacArthur Fellow Kyle Abraham in collaboration with A.I.M, on August 11–13 as part of Lincoln Center's "Summer For The City".
Who Are The San Bushmen? | The World's Oldest People
Who are the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert? A people that lived in the same way for about 100,000 years up until very recently. These San Bushmen give us a glimpse into the world of our ancestors, the world of hunter-gatherers. For the vast majority o...
Who Are The Berbers Of North Africa
In June 2019, an Algeria banned protestors from waving the Amazigh flag. Stating it was an assault on Algeria’s Arab identity. Why? Because the Amazigh are the indigenous people that have occupied North Africa since...well pretty much forever.
