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NewsOne Now Memorable Moments Of 2015 Audio Podcast

Roland Martin and NewsOne Now took one last look back at the year that was with the NewsOne Now Memorable Moments Special. Check out a few of those moments below. Controversial Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke Talks Black Lives Matter, Racist Cops, & More In a highly contested and confrontational interview, Roland Martin, host of TV One’s […]

Best Of Natalie Cole Playlist

Listen to the Best Of Natalie Cole Playlist supplied by YouTube.

Reaction To The Passing Of Natalie Cole

Great artist great person . R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/JFmUfQC9n9 — Chris Rock (@chrisrock) January 1, 2016 Natalie Cole, the daughter of jazz legend Nat “King” Cole has died at age 65. Upon learning of her passing a number of celebrities expressed their condolences via social media. Some of their reactions to the sad news can be found […]

Natalie Cole Dead At 65: R&B Singer Was Daughter Of Nat King Cole

Source: Larry McShane / New York Daily News Chart-topping R&B singer Natalie Cole, who followed her famous father in the music business with hits like “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) and “Unforgettable,” died at age 65. Natalie Cole, sister beloved & of substance and sound. May her soul rest in peace,” tweeted the Rev. Jesse […]

NewsOne Now All-Star Comedy Special Audio Podcast

Roland Martin and NewsOne Now got this year’s New Year’s Eve festivities started early with their All-Star Comedy Special featuring some of our favorite comics. Check out a few of Martin’s hilarious interviews and conversations with some funniest comedians to ever pick up a mic. The NewsOne Now All-Star Comedy Special features: Michael Colyar Lavell […]

NewsOne Now Music Makers Special Audio Podcast

Roland Martin talked with some of the best up and coming, as well as established Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and Gospel artists in the music industry during the NewsOne Now Music Makers Special. NewsOne Now Music Makers Special includes interviews with: Avery Sunshine and producer Dana Johnson Angie Stone Dee-1 Motown Gospel’s Janice Gaines Demetria McKinney Kirk Franklin Kim Burrell […]

NewsOne Now Best Of Black Entertainment Audio Podcast

As we draw closer to the end of an amazing year in Black entertainment, Roland Martin and NewsOne Now bring you a series of interviews with some of the hottest directors, actors and musicians who continue to leave their mark on popular culture. The NewsOne Now Best of Entertainment Special includes interviews with: Super producer Will Packer […]

NewsOne Now Top 10 Stories Of 2015 Audio Podcast

The past year has been full of stories that moved us, inspired us into action and shocked us to our core. On Monday, Roland Martin and NewsOne Now discussed the Top 10 Stories of 2015, all of which have had and will continue to have a longstanding impact on our lives as we move forward […]

NewsOne Now WTH?! Special Audio Podcast

2015 was full of stories that made us say “what the h*ll,” so Roland Martin and NewsOne Now compiled a number of the craziest segments from this year that left many of us scratching our heads in wonder. Rules for Black birdwatchers so they don’t get accused of ‪#‎BirdingWhileBlack‬, pole dancing for fitness, letting your “freak […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Black Book Fest 2015

In a season chock-full of “Top 2015” lists from hottest celebrities to best political moments, we must not forget the literature we came across this year that transformed the way we felt, thought, viewed and experienced life. In this edition of the NewsOne Now Audio Podcast, we break down the best books of year in our […]