Grand opening, grand closing. Just days after debuting the trailer for their forthcoming docu-series Generation KKK, the program has been cancelled all together. Naturally, anything involving the KKK would be met with extreme outrage, and many thought A&E to be attempting to “normalize” the hate group. The name of the show did not help, either. Upon seeing the trailer, it became clear that they were instead focusing more on how such a hate group negatively impacts the children involved, and even followed around a handful of people who were trying to escape. However, many did not see the trailer and backlash immediately ensued, so A&E opted to change the name to Escaping the KKK: A Documentary Series Exposing Hate in America to help avoid confusion. That didn’t work either.
50 Cent Gets His Own A&E Variety TV Show
Don’t count the kid out. More than a ‘hint’ now, 50 Cent just got a huge break in his budding film career by being announced as host and executive producer of his own variety show called “50 Cent Presents.” Very different for 50, but this should be good. Hit the jump.
(Photo) 50 Cent Hints At New A&E Comedy And Music Show
I guess “Power” just wasn’t enough! 50 Cent throws hints about a new show that will be airing on A&E.
(Video) Watch Nicki Minaj Recite Maya Angelou’s ‘I Still Rise’
Last night (November 18th) A&E Network, hosted Shining A Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America benefit. The event brought together a power house of celebs, including John Legend, Sia, Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, Zac Brown Band and Migue, to to address the ongoing racial conflicts in the country and raise money for United Way Worldwide. Nicki Minaj was one of the speakers of the night, where she preformed her own rendition of the Maya Angelou poem “Still I Rise.” Take a first look below.
“Cosby: The Women Speak,” A One-Hour Special Coming Soon To A&E
One thing about Bill Cosby and his almost 50 accusers of sexual assault; it’s only the beginning. Women continue to come out, the media wants their exclusives, and surely someone will be heading to court. However, now that New York Magazine has given 35 of the accusers a platform in print, A&E has decided to let the ladies – in the flesh – talk on film in an hour-long special called, Cosby: The Women Speak. Find out more down bottom.
(UPDATE) A&E Does WHAT?!? After The Duck Dynasty Fiasco??
Following the recent “Duck Dynasty” Dilemma involving Phil Robertson. A&E released a statement regarding his controversial remarks. Check it out after the jump.
