One-on-one conversation with actress, producer, motivational speaker, and author, Brely Evans. We delve into her new book Don’t Date Down Go From Friend to Fiance to Forever, and live events entitled “When Kings Speak”. Learn nuggets on how to heal, speak affirmations and pour into yourself.

-TLC’s T-Boz warns against human trafficking, while Chilli is settling into a new relationship

-Tamar Braxton already receiving backlash from new fiancee’s child’s mother

-Tyra Banks leaving ‘DWTS’ to focus on more entrepreneurial ventures

*Slim Thug talks about why he’s still rich and other rappers are broke. Should more rappers be frugal?

*Yung Miami from City Girls had an acting role on BMF series and is getting clowned for it. Does the rest of embarrassment stop you from trying something new?

Topics:

-Comedian/actress turned show host Sherrie Shepherd admits that serving time in jail for unpaid parking tickets taught her life lessons.

-Chloe Bailey trends after her wholesome album cover drops. Album “In Pieces” drops March 31st. Is her contrast in music and image good controversy for album sales or is it conflicting?

- Evelyn Lozada, 47, is engaged to marketing firm co-founder Lavon Lewis, 42, from the new Queen’s Court reality TV series. She’s had a number of high profile relationships fail. Should she take her romance offline and date in private?

-Rapper Young MA reveals she was recently hospitalized after video from hair barber showing hair transformation goes viral.

-Kenya Dukes opens up about being in financial dire straits after divorce from Gary Owen. She encourages women to have their own.

-It’s All A Blur tour with Drake & 21 Savage. Ticketmaster trending for overpriced tickets after monopolizing the live concert industry

Who’s Got Next: Bonita Jalane “Viral” song

What Not To Miss: The Movie Music of Spike Lee and Terrence Blanchard. Special performances by R&B Superstar Lalah Hathaway and Grammy Award winner Tarriona “Tank” Ball. Taking place at the LA Philharmonic on Saturday March 18, 2023.

-2023 is the 50th anniversary of hip hop and 2 west coast icons may be at odds. Mack 10 says he hasn’t spoken to Ice Cube in nearly 20 years.

-6x NBA all-star Shawn Kemp was arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting. (Update: he tracked his phone to the suspect’s location where the shooting took place)

-Colin Kaepernick alleges his white adoptive parents perpetuates racism. Says his cornrow hairstyle made in look like a “thug”.

-Bishop Lamor Whitehead claims the FBI is setting him up

Mike Epps under investigation for loaded gun seized at airport (how should celebs protect themselves?)

Tamron Hall under fire after a recent interview with Lara’s Pippen, now others are coming forward about their uncomfortable experience (Porsha, DJ Envy): Fans seemingly support Tamron

Debra Lee released memoir (I am Debra Lee) opens up about extramarital affair with BET founder, Bob Johnson

Jonathon Majors to star in Westbrook & Amazon’s “Da Understudy”. Is Jonathan the next Black male icon? Is Will back?

Halle Bailey gets emotional, announcing new mermaid doll in her likeness. How do fans handle her wholesome image compared to her sister’s (Chloe Bailey) racy image?

Chris Rock slams Will and Jada in new Netflix Special

JA Morant (relying on Nick to massage this topic with sports background)

2 deceased and other critical injuries during stampede at GloRilla and Finesse2Tymes concert

Chaka Khan apologizes for hurtful words, after Rolling Stone's 'Best Singers' list

-De La soul celebrates the life of Dave (RIP) and their catalog streaming

-Deion sanders faces backlashes after suggesting to Colorado’s band director and dance team to adopt HBCU band culture.

-Chris Rock says he watched Emancipation just to see Will get whipped.

-Tisha discusses what made her pay for Gabrielle Union’s therapy years ago.

-Travis Scott facing legal trouble for allegedly assaulting a sound engineer, also grabbing a woman’s phone and throwing it.

Chaka Chan shades Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, and Adele after Rolling Stone

places them higher than her on best singer’s list.

Also shades Mary J. Blige for “flat” vocals on “Sweet Thing”

Disney releases trailer for Tinkerbell portrayed by Yara Shahidi. Twitter trolls are mad at a Black woman playing the role. Same discussion as Little Mermaid with Halle Bailey.

Former reality star of Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, Tim Norman, Sentenced to Life in prison for carrying out murder-for-hire plot against his nephew.

Fox Nation set to produce 5-part docu-series on Jussie Smollett Hoax

Jussie is appealing his 150 day jail sentence.

Chris Brown throws fan’s phone for filming him during on-stage performance. She eventually got it back. Who was out of line?

Breaking down trending topics:

Stephanie Mills discusses differences between Diana Ross and Beyonce

Kodak Black ordered to enter rehab after testing positive for Fentanyl (a drug that has killed many rappers in recent years)

Tory Lanez’ new sentencing date rescheduled; gag order for him is lifted (will he finally explain his side of the story?)

Michael B. Jordan calls out a correspondent he alleges called him “corny” in the past.

Drake considers “graceful exit” of the music industry. When is the “right” time to leave?

Who’s Got Next: Platinum recording artist and founding member of Dru Hill

What Not To Miss: Creed II in theaters March 3, 2023