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Nick Cannon is a man of many talents and now he’s adding daytime talk show to his repertoire. The multi-talented entertainer is set to make his big debut in the daytime television world with his self-titled show premiering on Sept. 21. “It’s been thrilling going through this process, and to see the widespread support that the show has received and the milestones we’ve achieved is mind-blowing,” Cannon said in a statement. “We’re gearing up to deliver a must-see show and I’m looking forward to coming to you on your TV this fall.” According to Deadline , the new nationally-syndicated talk show will air in more than 90 percent of the United States and has been cleared on prominent stations like FOX, CBS, Sinclair, Hearst, Nexstar, Mission, COX, Sunbeam, Capitol, Meredith, Tegna, Lockwood, Gray, and CW Plus. “Clearances are climbing because our great station partners are hungry for a rising, versatile and dynamic talent like Nick. His light-hearted style quickly wins over viewers and...
Rashida Jones is stepping down as president of MSNBC, marking a significant transition just days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House . USA Today reports that she will remain in an advisory role until March. Rebecca Kutler, a Jones recruit from CNN and MSNBC’s senior vice president of content strategy, will serve as the interim president. “I came to this decision over the holidays while reflecting on our remarkable journey and the many successes we’ve achieved together as a team,” Jones shared in an internal memo to staff, per USA Today. “This has been the most rewarding chapter of my professional career and I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished, which has been made possible only by you.” Jones was the first Black woman to head a major television news network when appointed in December 2020, AFROTECH™ previously reported. She succeeded Phil Griffin, officially stepping into the role in Feb. 1, 2021. Jones previously served as senior vice...
Oprah Winfrey has only one regret in her decades-long reign as a media mogul. Winfrey is widely recognized for her tenure as a successful journalist who went on to host and produce “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” After departing from Nashville, TN, to pursue a career in Baltimore, MD, working local news, she landed her own syndicated show. According to CBS News, she was just 22 years old when she transferred cities and spent eight years working as a 6 p.m. anchor at WJZ-TV. Winfrey later landed her talk show, “A.M. Chicago,” which was renamed “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 1986. It became the top-rated show, overtaking Phil Donahue, who had maintained the status for nearly 20 years. “For a long time, I wondered why it took so long for someone to copy us,” Donahue said, per CoastTV. “Then along came Oprah Winfrey. It is not possible to overstate the enormity of her impact on the daytime television game.” The success of Winfrey’s show is proven in its number. It reportedly was the top show for...
Oprah Winfrey has always had viewers glued to their screens, starting with her career as the talk-show queen decades ago. Winfrey’s talk show ran for an astounding 25 seasons (ending only at her request), achieving 47 Daytime Emmys and creating many memorable talks (it is hard to overlook Tom Cruise curled up on the couch). Oprah Winfrey is a household name synonymous with success. She has a TV network, publishes a magazine that is now exclusively digital and has a profound impact on popular culture with her selections for Book Club and Favorite Things. She also earned all of her wealth on her own, remaining relevant over decades thanks to her acting career, charitable endeavors, and astute business decisions. However, to discover how Oprah amassed her wealth and the answer to the question, “How did Oprah get rich,” we must dive into the multifaceted world of Oprah’s financial journey. We’ll explore her rise from local talk show host to national phenomenon, the shrewd business...
With hair care being a part of self-care and a cultural point of pride, the products that we use play a significant role in how we style, maintain, and stimulate the growth of our hair . The bond that we build with our products over time becomes unbreakable. We suggest them to our friends and family, snagging them when we’re running low, or they’re randomly on sale. They become a part of us. Like the products of years past, Mielle has gained a similar familiarity amongst their audience combining ingredients to create something effective and inviting. Now, as they find themselves in the middle of continued, major success, we’re taking a trip down memory lane. How did Mielle get started? Let’s look into the details of the brand’s journey. In 2013, Founder and CEO of Mielle Monique Rodriguez suffered the loss of her son. She’d always had a passion for beauty and hair despite developing a career in nursing. Devastation inspired her to reach within towards self-care. She saw how mixing...
When it comes to lifestyles of the rich and famous, it is not surprising for a celebrity to be on that list. And especially when that actor is in demand, it is assumed that they are living the high life. A great example of this is Michael B. Jordan. From playing the lead in “ Fruitvale Station” to embodying the role of Erik Killmonger in the Marvel smash hit, “ Black Panther ,” Jordan’s star has never been brighter. Meanwhile, even off the silver screen he has snagged several endorsements including teaming up with Tessa Thompson for high profile commercials that aired during the Super Bowl. But exactly how rich is he and how did his career reach its current height? Michael B. Jordan’s Early Life Michael Bakari Jordan is a California native who was born in 1987 in Santa Ana. He’s the middle child of three children. However, at the age of two his family relocated to Newark, NJ, which is the city Jordan considers his hometown. Being in front of the camera was in his blood from an early...
In 2022, Megan Thee Stallion penned the song “Her.” It is an unapologetic anthem about authenticity, being a boss, and having complete ownership over the things in life. And considering her massive life, Gayle King personifies the song’s deeper meaning. Originally from Chevy Chase, MD, King has spent many years in front of the screen as one of journalism’s who’s who. According to PBS, King’s early work included her 18-year run as an on-air news anchor for WFSB-TV, a Hartford, CT, affiliate of CBS . During that time, she also had a syndicated daytime program. The acclaimed journalist has also partnered with her high-profile best friend, Oprah Winfrey, previously hosting “The Gayle King Show,” which aired on OWN and SiriusXM. King still works as editor at large for Oprah Daily. However, her spot as co-host on “CBS Mornings” has had the most significant impact on her career. She has engaged in several high-profile interviews, targeting major pop culture topics with people such as Tina...
When discussing the timeline of successful talk shows, it’s impossible not to mention Oprah Winfrey. In September 1986, Winfrey launched “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” On the trailblazing syndicated daytime show, she interviewed some of the biggest public figures, as well as everyday people. After running for 25 seasons, it remains the highest-rated daytime talk show in American television history , according to the Television Academy Foundation.
Today, Whoopi Goldberg may be known for being a firebrand on “The View” to some, but that barely scratches the surface. Before she became a daytime talk show host, Whoopi Goldberg was one of the few actresses to become a coveted EGOT winner. Goldberg has taken home all of the industry’s coveted awards — and was, in fact, the first Black woman to do so, according to Vulture. In addition, Goldberg was the first Black actress to receive Oscar nominations for both Best Actress (which she did for “The Color Purple,” though she didn’t win) and Best Supporting Actress (which she did for “Ghost,” and ultimately took home the trophy). She’s also one of only three women performers to take home the Grammy for Best Comedy Record and was the first Black woman to take home the Mark Twain prize for humor (which she did in 2001, per Vulture). In short, Whoopi Goldberg has had a career filled with “firsts,” and it’s no wonder, then, that she’s earned a $60 million net worth (per Celebrity Net Worth)...
Born Asunción Cummings in New York City, Sunny Hostin was born in 1968 to a Puerto Rican mother and a Black father. Raised in the Bronx, Hostin ultimately graduated from the Notre Dame School of Law, according to Marie Claire. After working her way through various legal positions — including working as a law clerk in the Maryland Court of Appeals — Hostin became a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust division, before becoming a federal prosecutor that specialized in child sex crimes. In 2014, Sunny Hostin became a guest panelist on the hit ABC daytime talk show, “The View.” Two years later, she became a daily co-host. But as talented as she is in the legal field — and as a “View” host — she is also a prolific author. “The View” co-host has written both a memoir called “I Am These Truths” and a series of fiction books including “Summer on the Bluffs” and “Summer in Sag Harbor.” Sunny Hostin holds the titles of co-host, attorney, author, and television host,...
Wendy Williams has been a prominent voice in entertainment journalism for over thirty years. Known for her witty catchphrases and hot tea, her voice is one that fans can count on for the hottest news. However, her tea isn’t the only thing that’s hot. According to Celebrity Net Worth , Williams is worth a scorching $40 million. They estimate that she makes $10 million per year from her nationally syndicated television talk show “The Wendy Williams Show” that she’s been hosting since 2008. Clearly, she’s come a long way from making $3.75 an hour at her first radio gig back in 1986, according to Closer Weekly . Williams was a fresh college graduate from Northeastern University and landed an on-air talent position at a radio station in the Virgin Islands, Williams shared in an Instagram post . https://www.instagram.com/p/BUhQRQpB04j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link “I made $3.75/hour and loved every second of it. I was on my own and lived in a small apartment,” she wrote on Instagram. “It...
When Regina Hall first debuted on the soap opera, “Loving,” few if any believed that she’d ever break out of the world of daytime drama. But she not only survived the daytime world, but thrived thereafter. Since 1997 — when she booked her first commercial — Hall has appeared in countless films and television shows. But it wasn’t until her 2001 role on “Ally McBeal” that she finally broke out into the mainstream. She also made an impact on the big screen, as well. Regina Hall has had roles in such big-time movies as “The Hate U Give,” “The Best Man,” and the “Scary Movie” franchise of films. Despite her success, though, Hall didn’t always set out to be an actress. Initially, she enrolled at NYU and got her master’s degree in journalism. But when her father died of a stroke in her first year of graduate school, everything changed. “It was sudden. And I think when sudden events that are painful happen in your life, you know, they redirect your course,” Hall said in an interview with...
MSNBC made history on Monday with groundbreaking news that will change the television landscape at large. CNN reports that NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde announced that senior vice president Rashida Jones will become the new president of MSNBC, making her the first Black person in history to head a major cable network. “Rashida knows and understands MSNBC, in part because it’s where she started when she first joined NBCU seven years ago,” Conde shared in an email to NBC News employees. “She knows that it is the people who work here that make it great, and she understands its culture. She also appreciates the impact and potential of the brand.” NBC News reports Jones began her career at MSNBC in 2013 and rose through the ranks to become senior vice president for specials in 2017. Her portfolio was further expanded earlier this year after she she was put in charge of MSNBC’s daytime and weekend news schedule. According to Conde, Jones has been integral in guiding MSNBC’s...
Technology continues to show just how it’s able to innovatively bring people together — even face-to-face when they’re on opposite sides of the country. The latest episode of “The Oprah Conversation” that features the media mogul herself alongside former President Barack Obama and although they appear to be sitting in the same living room — the camera has our eyes playing tricks on us. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oprah (@oprah) According to OprahMag.com, the “in-person” interview was actually conducted from opposite coasts with Oprah in her home in Santa Barbara and Obama in a studio located in Washington, D.C. Due to current social distancing measures that are in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the interview was arranged to be remote. “Through the miracle of technology, we get to be face-to-face in the same room and we don’t have to wear a mask,” said Oprah in the opening of the episode. As the two discuss how they’ve been managing their time during...
The first African American executive producer of “The View” is switching gears in the daytime talk show world. Candi Carter, who’s spent the last five years serving as the executive producer of “The View,” will be taking over for Talia Parkinson-Jones as “The Tamron Hall Show’s” new showrunner. This new change for the ABC daytime talk show comes ahead of “The Tamron Hall Show’s” second season. Candi Carter is a television producer veteran that’s been serving in the industry for over 20 years, beginning her career in Atlanta at CNN, according to EBONY. She later moved on to produce for WISN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, where she earned her first Emmy Award. She then joined “The Oprah Winfrey Show” as a senior producer for 15 years. After the show ended its long-standing run in 2011, Carter raised capital to help start her Chicago-based production company, New Chapter Entertainment. As CEO of her company, she developed and produced several unscripted TV shows and even launched...