Entertainment
MARY J. BLIGE, DIONNE WARWICK, CHLÖE, FRANKIE BEVERLY, AND DONALD LAWRENCE STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT FOR THE 2024 “URBAN ONE HONORS”
KEKE WYATT, CHANTÉ MOORE, NICCI GILBERT,
ANGIE STONE, DAMON LITTLE AND OCTOBER LONDON
HEADLINE A STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS
THE 6TH ANNUAL URBAN ONE HONORS PREMIERES
THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 at 8/7C ON TV ONE AND CLEO TV
Silver Spring, Md. (February 24, 2024) -The 6th annual “URBAN ONE HONORS” premieres on TV One and CLEO TV this Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 8/7C. The two-hour “URBAN ONE HONORS: Best in Black” will have an encore presentation at 10p/9c and will re-air on Thursday, February 29 at 9p/8c.
This year’s distinguished recipients include Mary J. Blige, named the Entertainment Icon Honoree; Dionne Warwick, recognized as the Lifetime Achievement Honoree; Chlöe, celebrated as the Generation Next Honoree; Frankie Beverly, honored as a Living Legend, and Donald Lawrence, acclaimed for his Inspirational Impact.
Teyana Taylor, Bebe Winans, Damon Little, Angie Stone, October London, alongside a reunion featuring KeKe Wyatt, Chanté Moore, and Nicci Gilbert (cast of R&B Divas) rounded out the star-studded lineup of performers and presenters. GRAMMY Award-winning singer and actress LeToya Luckett returned to host the event’s “Backstage Pass,” featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers, and presenters.
Sponsors for Urban One Honors include Ally, P&G, Rocket Mortgage, Subaru, Intuit TurboTax, Walt Disney World® Resort, and Walmart.
“URBAN ONE HONORS” is the ultimate celebration of Black Excellence, acknowledging individuals whose remarkable achievements and significant contributions have left an indelible mark on the arts, media, music, and the community. Presented by TV One, the 2024 6th annual “URBAN ONE HONORS” is the official kickoff celebration for TV One’s 20th Anniversary, marking two decades of excellence in entertainment.
“URBAN ONE HONORS” is produced for TV One by James Seppelfrick of The Cheat Code. Marilyn Gill is the Executive Producer. Myriam Leger will serve as Director and Daniel Moore as Music Director. Kashon Powell is the Vice President of Programming for Radio One and Susan Henry is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production for TV One.