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Comedy Series "The Things We Do For Love" Starring Alfonso Ribeiro and Tamera Mowry-Housely Debuts Today on UrbanMovieChannel.com

By goodblacknews on August 14, 2015
THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE

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On Friday, August 14, 2015, Urban Movie Channel debuts its first streaming sitcom.
Directed by and starring Alfonso Ribeiro, The Things We Do For Love also stars Tamera Mowry-Housley and the late James Avery, who won our hearts as Uncle Phil on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”  The show centers on a recently married couple, Darren (Ribeiro) and Lourdes (Mowry-Housley) as they embark on life as newlyweds while sustaining a family-owned business. Once their zany in-laws (Avery and Maria Conchita Alonso), move in, their lives are forever changed.
The comedy is an exclusive release for the UMC Fall Out Fridays weekly programming, and you can watch The Things We Do For Love at UrbanMovieChannel.com free for 14 days to new subscribers.

Official Trailer:  https://youtu.be/e8spZLEIvWA 

“Be My Baby Daddy” Trailer:  https://youtu.be/dsC0RMzIgC0

“You’re Cut From The Team” Trailer:  https://youtu.be/Y3GjjR0AQK4
Urban Movie Channel is the first urban focused digital streaming channel devoted to the acquisition of feature films, comedy specials, stage plays, documentaries, music, and entertainment for the African American and urban audiences.  Access to the impressive on-demand streaming library is available with online from mobile devices, and on the Roku platform.
article by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (follow @lakinhutcherson)

Carlton Wins! Alfonso Ribeiro Voted Champion of "Dancing With The Stars", Takes Home Mirror Ball Trophy

By goodblacknews on November 26, 2014
New champion: Alfonso Ribeiro held the mirror ball trophy up high on Tuesday night after winning the 19th season of Dancing With The Stars

He has been doing The Carlton for more than 20 years and Alfonso Ribeiro can now add a more prestigious dance title to his resume.  The 43-year-old actor wept with joy as he and partner Witney Carson were crowned champions last night of the19th season of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.”

After hugging Witney during rapturous applause from the studio audience, an emotional Alfonso said: ‘I cannot believe this. I’ve wanted it forever. My god, I don’t even know what to say.’

His dance partner said: “He’s one of the most hard working people I’ve ever met.”  Turning to the “Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” star, Carson added: “You deserve it.”

article via dailymail.co.uk

R.I.P. "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" Star James Avery

By goodblacknews on January 1, 2014

James Avery
As reported in Variety.com, James Avery, the imposing actor who laid down the law as the Honorable Philip Banks – aka Will Smith’s “Uncle Phil” – inThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has died. Avery’s publicist, Cynthia Snyder, told the Associated Press that Avery died Tuesday. The Associated Press reported that he was 65, while TMZ, which said he died in a Glendale, Calif. hospital after heart surgery, said he was 68.

Alfonso Ribeiro who played his son on Fresh Prince, remembered him on Twitter.

I’m deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly. @alfonso_ribeiro

Avery’s movie credits included The Blues Brothers, Fletch, The Brady Bunch Movie and Doctor Dolittle 2. He appeared on dozens of TV shows including Hill St. Blues, L.A. Law, The Division, Soul Food, That ’70s Show, All of Us, Grey’s Anatomy and The Closer.  Born in Atlantic City, N.J., he served in Vietnam and began writing TV scripts and poetry for PBS. He graduated with a drama degree from U.C. San Diego. In addition to extensive work as a voiceover actor on productions such as The Wild Thornberrys and Prince of Egypt, he hosted the PBS travel show Going Places.  To learn more about his life and career, click here.
article by Lori Lakin Hutcherson