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Urban One Honors

Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, is being recognized with the Icon Award at TV One’s Urban One Honors. Blige, with multiple platinum albums and Grammys, an Emmy award, two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, and an SAG nomination; has influenced generations for decades through her […]

Mary J. Blige to Receive Icon Award at 2024 Urban ...

January 9, 2024 in Entertainment tagged Mary J. Blige / TV One / Urban One Honors by William Carter

TV One has announced that the 2024 Urban One Honors will celebrate Dionne Warwick, Frankie Beverly, Donald Lawrence and Chlöe as the network celebrates 20 years in business. The annual award show honors and celebrates varying artists and celebrities who exemplify Black Excellence in many forms. “As we unveil the lineup […]

TV One’s ‘Urban One Honors’ to Celebrate Dionne Warwick, Frankie ...

January 3, 2024 in Entertainment tagged Chlöe / Dionne Warwick / Frankie Beverly / TV One / Urban One Honors by William Carter

The 2022 Urban One Honors will make their return with award-winning artist Ne-Yo as the host. The star-studded, TV One honoree show highlights Black excellence across various avenues including music, entertainment, activism and more. Past honorees include Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri, Brandy, Billy Porter, April Ryan, Jamie Foxx and more. The […]

Ne-Yo to Host 2022 Urban One Honors, Honorees Include Gamble ...

December 10, 2021 in Culture / Entertainment / Music tagged Black Music Month / Gamble and Huff / Jennifer Hudson / Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis / Music / Ne-Yo / Timbaland / TV-One / Urban One Honors by William Carter

May 16 will be a special day for TV One. Not only will the Urban One Honors return, but DMX’s final interview will air as a part of the docu-series, UNCENSORED. Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes made the exclusive announcement on the URBAN ONE HONORS: Virtual Press Conference. The Urban One Honors […]

TV One’s Urban One Honors Returns, Also Set to Air ...

May 10, 2021 in Entertainment tagged DMX / TV One / Urban One Honors by William Carter

The Urban One Honors is an annual award/celebration show filled with Black excellence, music, and achievement. This year’s theme is honoring ‘Women Leading the Change’ and will highlight the extraordinary contributions of women in business, media, health, politics, and community outreach, who are leading impactful change within the Black community. Grammy-Award-winning […]

The 2021 Urban One Honors will Premiere in May, Jazmine ...

April 6, 2021 in Culture / Entertainment / Music tagged Cathy Hughes / Culture / Da Brat / Entertainment / Jazmine Sullivan / Music / TV One / Urban One Honors by William Carter

The annual URBAN ONE HONORS heralds the exemplary accomplishments of African-American women in this year’s tribute show premiering on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 9 p.m. ET/8C, simulcasting for the first time on the sister network CLEO TV. Grammy-Award-winning gospel artist, author, and syndicated radio personality Erica Campbell and award-winning journalist, author, and news anchor Roland Martin will host the event. […]

Erica Campbell & Roland Martin to Host URBAN ONE HONORS

March 18, 2021 in Culture / Entertainment tagged Cathy Hughes / TV One / Urban Media / Urban One / Urban One Honors by William Carter

As I take a moment to reflect, and look back, the Urban One Honors was an event I will cherish forever. A great concept for the culture, and I only see it getting better. From meeting Ms. Cathy Hughes at the first press conference for the Urban One Awards, she exuded […]

Urban One Honors is an Inspirational Event for the Culture

January 27, 2020 in #WillWroteIt / Entertainment / Event Coverage tagged #WillWroteIt / Culture / Entertainment / Music / Urban One Honors by William Carter

While working the Urban One Honors red carpet, we got the chance speak with Mona Scott-Young, and Dr. Gina Paige. Scott-Young spoke on the Love & Hip Hop brand, and how Dr. Paige and AfricanAncestry.com helped her gain knowledge on her cultural roots. Love & Hip Hop has been on for […]

Mona Scott-Young Speaks on Love & Hip Hop, and How ...

December 30, 2019 in Entertainment / Interview tagged love & Hip Hop / Mona Scott Young / Urban One Honors by William Carter

Eric Benét has been an important artist for the culture, giving multiple R&B bops throughout his long-lasting career. While walking the red carpet for the Urban One Honors before performing, we got the chance to speak with Benét. Despite all his hits, he humbly says his most monumental moment, musically, has […]

Eric Benét Says Writing for Earth, Wind & Fire is ...

December 27, 2019 in Entertainment / Interview tagged Eric Benét / Urban One / Urban One Honors by William Carter

Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairwoman of Urban One held a press event to shine some light on the event, herself, and its importance. The Urban One Honors show will take place Thursday, December 5, 2019, at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Tuesday, November 12, Cathy Hughes, Urban One Founder and […]

Cathy Hughes Speaks on Urban One Honors, 40 Years in ...

November 18, 2019 in Entertainment / Event Coverage tagged Cathy Hughes / Urban One / Urban One Honors by William Carter

Ryan Jamaal Swain rose to fame as Damon on Pose, and has been working hard for this moment. Swain will receive the Represent Pride award at 2019’s Urban One Honors, which will be presented by Billy Porter. Tuesday, November 12, Cathy Hughes, Urban One Founder and Chairwoman held a “Press Supporting […]

Ryan Jamaal Swain Speaks on Queer Representation, Being ‘Damon,’ Success ...

November 15, 2019 in Entertainment / Interview tagged Pose / Ryan Jamaal Swain / TV One / Urban One / Urban One Honors by William Carter