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[08/03/12 - 07:45 AM]
Centric Showcases a New Class of Talent With "Apollo Live," Premiering Saturday, December 1 at 8:00 PM
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Centric Showcases a New Class of Talent With "Apollo Live," Premiering Saturday, December 1 at 8:00 PM
Hosted By Tony Rock and Executive Produced By Academy Award-Winner Jamie Foxx, the
Series Features Grammy Award-Winner Gladys Knight, Doug E. Fresh and Michael Bivins As
Mentors to Hopeful Contestants
Beverly Hills, CA - August 3, 2012 - Continuing the historical legacy of the famed Apollo Theater to give a
stage to future stars, CENTRIC announced today the debut of the new original series APOLLO LIVE. Hosted
by funny man Tony Rock, the six-episode series premieres Saturday, December 1 at 8:00 PM* - with a
special sneak preview simulcast on BET and CENTRIC on Sunday, November 25 at 11:00 PM* following the
SOUL TRAIN AWARDS. The show's expert talent advisers legendary songstress and Grammy Award winner
Gladys Knight, hip-hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh and R&B hit maker Michael Bivins will give guidance to each
hopeful contestant as they aspire to jumpstart their careers. The winning contestant from each episode, chosen
by the electric live audience, will be rewarded with a cash prize.
Executive produced by Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx along with Marcus King and Don Weiner, the
series put a fresh spin on the classic variety show "Amateur Night" at Harlem's iconic venue, including a talent
showcase and a singing competition and promises a bevy of special guest appearances and star performances.
For more information on APOLLO LIVE and all of CENTRIC's series and specials go to CentricTV.com. Join
the conversation on social media by logging on to Centric TV's multiple social media platforms:
· On Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/CentricTV
· On Twitter by using hashtag: #ApolloLive and following us @ApolloLiveTV and @CentricTV
*All times ET/PT
About CENTRIC
Centric is a 24-hour music and entertainment channel that reflects the lifestyle and sophistication of today's African-
American and multicultural adult viewer. With a finger on the pulse of an ever-changing beat, its compelling music content
fuses Soul, R&B, Neo-Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Gospel, Jazz, Old School, New School and everything in between with
today's hottest artists. It is a unique mix of music, culture and lifestyle programming that embodies the lives, tastes and
aspirations of the CENTRIC viewer: All you. All day. All night.
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[09/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Top 10 Most-Watched Prime Original Films & Series for the Week of August 24
"Reacher," "Sterling Point," "Off Campus," "Ride or Die," and "The Traitors" led all original series worldwide.
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[09/02/26 - 12:00 PM]
Judge Judy Gets Candid About Life and Celebrates 30 Years as a TV Icon During "Judge Judy: Unfiltered, Unforgettable," A Primetime Special Airing Tuesday, Sept. 22 on CBS
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[09/02/26 - 11:31 AM]
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[09/02/26 - 11:31 AM]
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[09/02/26 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Debuts First Look Images for "Newlyweds"
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[09/02/26 - 11:01 AM]
"Hell's Kitchen" Is Serving Up a Fiery New 25th Season This Fall with an Ambitious New Class of Chefs, All Under 25!
Don't miss the season premiere airing Thursday, September 24 at 8:00/7:00c on FOX and next day Hulu.
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[09/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[09/02/26 - 10:23 AM]
Video: "Marshals" Season 2 - Official Trailer - CBS
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[09/02/26 - 10:02 AM]
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[09/02/26 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Explosive Trailer for "S.W.A.T. Exiles"
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[09/02/26 - 09:33 AM]
"Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana" Returns For Second Season
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[09/02/26 - 09:31 AM]
Drew Binsky Brings His Travels to Netflix September 19
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[09/02/26 - 09:16 AM]
New Series "Playing with Matches" Pits Undercover Couples Against Each Other
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[09/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
Nimesh Patel Makes His Netflix One-Hour Stand-Up Debut with "Buy the Dip"
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[09/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Being Heumann" - Official Teaser - Apple TV
Judy didn't wait for change. She fought to make it happen.
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