Ms. Drama caught up with Chairwoman of TV One, Cathy Hughes to discuss the new network programming. Hughes talks about the vision of TV One and why they are focused on the positive portrayal of black people from a black perspective. While expressing her views, Hughes comments on Monique’s performance in Precious as “the worst portrayal of a black women that’s ever been in cinema”. She also addresses Halle Berry’s performance that won her the Oscar and the lack of positive representation in television. Huges questions why no one has focused on the positive images out there like Michelle Obama.

During the interview, Hughes opens up about the criticism, and reveals Martin Lawerence as the brainchild of the TV One comedic shows. She talks about the Prince and Martin connection, embracing new talent and why it’s good being second as a urban network.

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Hot of the press release and it seems to be a winner! After a successful release of “Last Train To Paris”, Dawn Richards is getting ready to release her solo album. She compiled a 15 songs mixtape together entitled “A Tell Tale Heart”. Download the prelude to her debut LP & watch Dirty Money’s brand new video, “I hate that you love me” (My fav cut of that album) after the cut.

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Ms. Drama catches up with Tatyana Ali who talks about her upcoming show on TV One. Tatyana explains why the new sitcom, executive produced by Martin Lawrence,  is the ”reality” version of sex in the city. Ali, also touches on her music career and getting back into the studio. Tatyana ends on the note of her production company, her days as Ashley Banks and how Will Smith has always been her mentor. Love that Girl airs on TV One on Monday nights.

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So team Smith is back at it again pimping promoting their latest youngun, Willow Smith. I won’t deny that I’ve succumb to the “whip” appeal factor, but I’m a little lost on her music choices – i.e. Lil B (really Will and Jada, it’s going down like that in the Smith household?). I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised since there is a connection (Soulja Boy penning “Whip My Hair”). I assuming the next step is to have the B-ster executive producer her album? With that being said, here’s a depressing fun clip of Willow Smith, on her new Teen Vogue photo shoot. Enjoy!

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The New Boyz continue their conversation addressing the attacks made by other artists and their past beefs. They express that a “little hip-hop beef” is okay, although they’re focus isn’t to respond to it. The New Boyz touch on their openness to work with local artists and give props to the different movements including Lil B’s –  who they admit that they respect his grind. Finally, the Boyz talk about their evolution as artist (retiring jerkin outfits), their label, movies and music.

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The New Boyz talk to Ms. Drama about their upcoming album, Too Cool 2 Care and why they decided to move away from the “jerkin” music on it. They reveal that this album is “way better’ than their first and that they felt compelled to change it due to the backlash of the jerkin & skinny jean stereotypes. The duo also expressed why it was hard to hear the negative comments and that they have matured in their music and fashion (with the loosening up of their jeans).

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Kevin Cossom links up with Fabolous and Diddy for the visual to his new single “Baby I Like It.” Kevin’s debut LP is slated to hit later this year.

At the 6:41 mark, watch footage from Kevin Cossom, captured from The Drama Queen herself, live from the BMI showcase back in august 2010.

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In case you were sleeping under a rock, Statik Selektah & Termanology recently released a collaborative album entitled 1982 and heres the official visual for their new single “Radio”.

If you missed the Drama Queen’s interview with Statik Selektah, it’s available after the cut.

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