NEW EPISODES OF ASPIRETV'S "DOWNRIGHT DELICIOUS WITH YO-YO" TO RETURN THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

ATLANTA - July 7, 2026 - AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black culture and urban lifestyle, announced today that new episodes of Downright Delicious with Yo-Yo will return on Thursday, August 6 at 8 p.m. ET. In this fun series, Grammy-nominated rapper and foodie Yolanda "Yo-Yo" Whitaker is whipping up some of her favorite dishes, cocktails, desserts and more. Hanging out with Yo-Yo guarantees a great time with excellent company and delicious food.

"Renewing Downright Delicious with Yo‑Yo was an easy call," said Angela Cannon, EVP Networks and Content Strategy, General Manager of aspireTV. "The show is the perfect blend of food, fun, and connection, and Yo‑Yo brings an infectious energy to the kitchen with approachable dishes that celebrate flavor, culture and the joy of sharing a meal. Welcoming back a Hip‑Hop icon of her caliber doesn't just strengthen our line‑up - it energizes our entire brand."

From the ultimate party appetizer, the classic 7-Layer Dip, to authentic Enchiladas and from savory, tender Baby Back Ribs to West Coast classics like over-the-top Chili Cheese Fries, Yo-Yo is whipping up dishes that everyone will enjoy. Other recipes featured this season include Loaded Nachos, Spicy Buffalo Mac & Cheese, a Jerk Mushroom Melt, French Bread Pizza, Barbecue Chicken Pizza, Chicken Wings, Stuffed Jalapenos and Catfish Etouffee.

Downright Delicious with Yo-Yo is executive produced by Rochelle Brown and Sonia Armstead of Powerhouse Productions along with Yolanda Whitaker.

To find aspireTV on cable in your area, go to https://aspire.tv/channel. AspireTV is also available nationally on DirecTV and DISH and can also be watched on DirecTV Stream, Sling, Philo and Frndly TV.

About UP Entertainment

UP Entertainment is the home for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romántico. AspireTV is the television network that celebrates and reflects Black culture, life and style in a way that is inspiring, authentic and entertaining. AspireTV+ is a subscription streaming service for Black culture and urban lifestyle entertainment. UP Entertainment's award-winning pro-social initiative, "UPlift Someone," has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos.