CW cancels two black sitcoms

The Game: Officially Not Returning To The CW
By Karu F. Daniels-Entertainment Weekly

Something some hope wouldn't have happened eventually did: 'The Game' will not be returning to The CW's fall line-up.

A roll-out of three year old network's new shows were unveiled May 21 at Madison Square Garden and the popular urban sitcom – created by 'Girlfriends' producer Mara Brock Akil -- didn't make the cut.

A groundswell of support via a grassroots Internet campaign didn't help the three-year old show, which revolved around the lives of professional football players and the women who loved them.

Starring Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall, Wendy Racquel Robinson, Kobe Bell, Hosea Chanchez and Brittany Daniel, (cast photo above) 'The Game' originated as a spin-off of the Kelsey Grammer-produced 'Girlfriends' and served as a launching pad for the network, which is helmed by Dawn Ostroff.

"In just three years, The CW has become TV to talk about, with culturally current, quality programming," Ostroff said in a statement. "We have a full slate of great programming to keep our viewers watching, chatting, texting and tweeting all next season."
Maybe some viewers.

The other African American-targeted sitcom 'Everybody Hates Chris' (cast photo left) won't be returning in the fall either.

The fifth broadcast television network will not program on Sunday nights and has cast aside all comedy in favor of scripted dramas with female appeal and 'America's Next Top Model.'

Mowry, one of the more recognizable stars of the show, was saddened by the news today and thanked her fans via her Facebook page. "Life is so funny. But what is in the dark ALWAYS come to light," she added after making mention of "pathological liars."

Chanchez commented on his: "I thank those of you who helped us to shine for three years. I'm sad but determined to continue to fly high and prosper."

T.I. looking to push sentence back???

Despite earlier reports of T.I. only serving 2 months of his sentence, he is allegedly doing a 10 month bid. Also, T.I. reportedly is seeking a delay in beginning his prison sentence so that he can serve his term at a minimum-security prison camp close to his home in Atlanta rather than a detention facility in Arkansas, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

In a court filing Thursday, T.I.'s lawyers asked for a two-week delay to resolve the issue with the Bureau of Prisons, according to the AJC.

WHO IS DRAKE????? *things u may NOT know

Who is Drake anyway? Well for starters his real name is Aubrey Graham. He is an actor and a rapper. Aubrey Graham plays Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation. (WOW, I think this is a 1st) and when he raps he goes by the name Drake. He's hot in the streets right now...did a song with Lil' Wayne called "Ransom" also "Best I ever Had"...several mix tapes out....and an "alleged" romance with singer, Rihanna.

listen to this ((NEW DOWNLOAD)) DRAKE ft R KELLY - YOU THE BEST (REMIX) -- http://tinyurl.com/olpv7o (courtesy of B-eZ Radio and @djelamentz)

Make sure you looking our for Drake or even Jimmy Brookes LOL ...he definitely up next!

contact him @drakkardnoir on twitter.

Rihanna got a new man???? is it rapper, DRAKE?

Rihanna's new man?, Aubrey "Drake" Graham

Rihanna's new man, Aubrey "Drake" Graham??

It looks like Rihanna has a new man! Word is....Rihanna is hooking up with Aubrey "Drake" Graham. People reports that Rihanna and Aubrey "Drake" Graham were spotted at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge. They were very cozy a source told the magazine "The two of them were stealing kisses here and there the whole night,"

We can only wonder what Chris Brown thinks of Rihanna's new man. Many people assume that Chris Brown was the one who leaked the nude pics of Rihanna. Chris Brown has denied he had anything to do with the photo leak. Perhaps Aubrey "Drake" Graham got someone angry enough to leak those pictures of Rihanna online?

We wish only the best for Rihanna. We hop she is as happy with Aubrey as we hear.

Drake has denied he is Rihanna's boyfriend. He's says they are "just friends."

Comedian in Chief

WASHINGTON — President Obama joked about celebrating the "10-day anniversary of my first 100 days in office" at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday (May 9).

"In the next 100 days, I will be so successful, I will be able to do them in 72," joked the president. "I will learn to go off the prompter, Joe Biden will learn to stay on the prompter."

Obama called his first 100 days a "whirlwind of activity. We enacted a major economic recovery package, we passed a budget, we forged a new path in Iraq. And no president in history has ever named three commerce secretaries this quickly."

The annual event, which draws a mix of journalists, celebrities and political figures, took over the Washington Hilton, where just months earlier Obama and wife Michelle danced to At Last at the Youth Inaugual Ball.

The celebrities included Ashton Kutcher and wife Demi Moore who attended as guests of CNN. It was a family affair for Kyra Sedgwick, who came with husband Kevin Bacon and daughter Sosie. "It's kind of a mob scene but I'm really enjoying my table. Unfortunately my husband is at the People magazine table but not unfortunately because he says he gets the award for the strangest name table: Ludacris, Sting, (Jon) Hamm and Bacon," said Sedgwick. "But I have a nice table. I'm enjoying talking to everybody. I'm thrilled to be here. It's a lot of fun."

"The craziness is positive," said Tyra Banks amidst the throngs of people. Banks spoke highly of the first lady: "She's my new role model."

After the dinner ended, the partying continued. Christian Slater, Eva Longoria Parker, Owen Wilson, Matthew Settle, Forest Whitaker and Ludacris stopped by the Capitol File after party at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Bloomberg and Vanity Fair, who typically hold seperate fetes, combined forces this year and held a reception at the home of French Ambassador Pierre Vimont. The smaller, intimate affair drew A-listers including Bon Jovi, Kate Walsh, Jason Wu, Amy Poehler, Hamm and Rashida Jones.

From USA Today. Edited by Dankwa Brooks. You can read the full article here

You can watch the president's speech...er jokes below.

The Wealthiest Black Americans 2009

Oprah Winfrey tops the inaugural Forbes list of the Wealthiest Black Americans, as recession cuts into the fortunes of others.

Matthew Miller, Forbes Magazine

Oprah Winfrey (Pictured left) is one of the most lucrative brands in the world. Today The Oprah Winfrey Show airs in 144 countries, drawing 44 million U.S. viewers each week. Her Harpo Productions helped create the likes of Dr. Phil and Rachael Ray. She's produced Broadway shows and has her own satellite radio channel. For all of this, she consistently earns more than $200 million a year.

And unlike many others on our list, her business is weathering the recession well. Winfrey continues to entice viewers with money-saving tips, celebrity interviews and relationship advice. She's debuting a new show this fall, which will be hosted by frequent guest Dr. Oz, and is planning to launch The Oprah Winfrey Network early next year.

With a net worth of $2.7 billion, Winfrey tops the inaugural Forbes list of the Wealthiest Black Americans. She is the only billionaire on the list of 20 tycoons, all of whom are self-made. The group built their fortunes across a spectrum of industries spanning athletics and entertainment, media, investments, real estate, construction and restaurants.

Black Entertainment Television founder Robert Johnson became the first African American billionaire in 2000 after he sold the network to Viacom ( VIA - news - people ) for $3 billion in stock and assumed debt.

Between Winfrey and Robert Johnson, in second place is golf phenom Tiger Woods, worth an estimated $600 million. Woods left Stanford University after two years at age 20 to turn pro and has dominated the links ever since, winning 66 PGA tournaments--including 14 major championships.

Woods' career winnings exceed $80 million, but his real money is made off the course. His annual prize money represents less than 15% of his income, with splashy sponsorship contracts from Nike ( NKE - news - people ), Gatorade, Gillette, Accenture ( ACN - news - people ), AT&T ( T - news - people ) and others raking in at least $100 million each year.

Rounding out the top five are two basketball greats: Michael Jordan ($525 million) and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. ($500 million), both of whom parlayed their time on the court into lucrative endorsement and business deals in retirement.

You can read the full article at Forbes.com here

In Pictures: The 20 Wealthiest Black Americans