Think you know everything there is to know about the 80’s action show classic THE A-TEAM? Test your knowledge here with a game of TRUE or FALSE:

1.  The A-Team premiered in January of 1984

2.  The Series was created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell

3.  Rick James was featured in an episode of the show as himself.

4.  Members of  The A-Team were all veterans of World War II

5.  Mr. T (who played B. A. Baracus) had a cola flavored popsicle in his likeness.

6. The show aired for 8 seasons

7. The stripe on the side of The A-Team’s van was red

8.  No one ordered the team to rob The Bank of Hanoi.

9.  The “B-A” in B.A Baracus’ name was short for Bradford Allen.

10.  ”Hannibal”, “Faceman”and “Howling Mad” are all nicknames had by some of the team members.

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The wisdom of The Cosby Show’s Claire Huxtable (Phylicia Rashad)  is unmatched. Check out this video of the TV matriarch giving relationship advice. Read the rest of this entry »

When Ginuwine released “So Anxious” in 1999, the R&B singer was already a platinum seller—thanks in part to the success of his 1996 debut “Ginuwine…The Bachelor”. This Timbaland produced song was the third single off his soon to be certified double platinum sophomore album “100% Ginuwine.” The tune landed the number 2 position on the Billboard R&B charts and was a top 20 hit on the Hot 100—not to mention helped spark a growth in population.

Want to hear more classic tunes of the 80’s and 90’s? Tune in for “Retro Centric” every morning at 8am est

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Next week will mark the start of Black History Month. In celebration of the achievements of African Americans, Centric will be showcasing special programming geared at highlighting just that. The launch of the Legends of Black Music campaign featuring Quincy Jones, cultural spotlights and the the network premieres of several landmark documentaries and mini-series.

SHAKA ZULU –This sweeping 1986 miniseries captures the rise and fall of an African emperor with brilliant detail. Prophecy is mixed with recorded fact regarding Shaka’s birth, exile, innovations in warfare, assumption of the throne, building of the Zulu Empire, first contact with Europe and the events that led to his downfall. (Premieres Saturday, February 5 at 12:00 p.m est.).

OBAMA IN GHANA –This engaging documentary chronicles the first family’s historic trip to the Republic of Ghana, Africa’s first nation to gain independence from colonial rule.  See the first family’s emotional visit to Ghana’s slave dungeons on the cape coast, as well as a special pageant of traditional chiefs in honor of President Obama. (Premieres Sunday, February 20 at 10:00 p.m est.).

THE COSBY SHOW: A LOOK BACK – Honoring the first family of black television, our retrospective of the phenomenally popular 1984-1992 family comedy, THE COSBY SHOW comes complete with memorable clips, bloopers and comments from series stars, producers and Bill Cosby himself. (Premieres Saturday, February 26 at 8:00 p.m est.).

For the past few months BET and Centric have been on the hunt for the best and brightest filmmakers with the second season of  LENS ON TALENT: A JOHNSON & JOHNSON FILMMAKER’S CHALLENGE. Hosted by noted actress, filmmaker, director and writer Kim Fields, the series has featured some of the top short films directed by African Americans. After months and thousands of entries, seven finalists have been chosen. A winner will be announced during BET Honors on February 21^st at 9pm EST.

Finalists
Keena Tangi Dorsey- “Jump The Broom”
Keith Purvis – “Online”
Lena Waithe – “Body of a Barbie”
Rashaad Ernesto Green – “Premature”
H.M. Coakley – “The Slap”
Crystle Roberson – “The Black Cage”
John Gray – “Before I Wake”

Click the film titles to check out video of the films

Known for his impersonations and impeccable comedic timing, D.C. native Tommy Davidson is one comedian that has managed to forge over 20 successful years in the entertainment industry.

Like Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Lopez, Tommy Davidson got his start on the Keenan Ivory Wayans helmed sketch comedy show, “In Living Color” (of which can be seen on Centric at 10 PM EST nightly).  Davidson flipped his stint on the popular comedy show into a notable acting career. Does “Booty Call”, “Woo” and Spike Lee’s “Bamboozled” and the popular cartoon “Proud Family” ring a bell? We thought so.

The Washington, D.C native recently inked a deal to lend his voice to a pilot of the film turned cartoon “Black Dynamite” to be aired on the Cartoon Network’s “Adult Swim” block.

Actress and singer Tatyana Ali is one of the few former child stars who has not found themselves caught in a spiral of scandal. After a successful six years alongside Will Smith on the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990-1996), it seemed she would disappear. Think again. In 1998, she released her gold-selling debut album, Kiss the Sky, which produced two top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Not resting on her laurels, Ali decided to shift her efforts toward education, and attended Harvard University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in government and African American studies

Fast-forward to 2010, and the 31 year old—with 20 films under her belt and countless television appearances— is currently producing and starring in her BET web series, Buppies; and has a recurring role on The Young and the Restless—not to mention a new sitcom (on a network that shall remain nameless on this site). Quite the career woman right? Catch Tatyana Ali in the Barbershop meets Soul Food-dramedy, Nora’s Hair Salon 2 at 3pm only on Flick Centric.

If you missed “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” today, don’t fret, you can catch up on all the crazy antics on tonights episode of “The Steve Harvey Project.” From the flamboyantly fabulous Eugene trying to sound off on listeners’ birthdays to sexy horoscopes from the outrageous “Reverend” Motown and his equally outlandish “Deacon” Def Jam to Shirley and Steve’s relationship advice sharing on today’s Strawberry Letter; this episode is a must see. Did we mention the Steve Harvey Singing Talent Show? A definite must-see.

Tune in for The Steve Harvey Project tonight at 6PM and 9PM est only on Centric

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