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BET Announces 2022 Soul Train Award Nominations; Deon Cole To Host

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Kern / Getty One of the most important music ceremonies is back. BET Networks has announced the 2022 Soul Train Awards nominations with Deon Cole as host. As spotted on The Grio, BET announced the return of the Soul Train Awards to Las Vegas. The annual celebration will tape on Sunday, Nov. 13, recognizing the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead all nominations with an impressive seven nods each. Beyoncé for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and twice for Best Collaboration and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award. Mary J. Blige for Certified Soul Award, Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Al...

Nia Long Talks Filming “Therapy” Spot With Deon Cole, Working With Old Spice & More

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Old Spice / Old Spice Old Spice has long been a leader in the men’s grooming products line for well over 80 years and counting, and recently, they’ve become pop culture darlings for their hilarious television spots over the years. Nia Long appeared in their new “Therapy” spot with actor and comedian Deon Cole, and Ms. Long shared some details about working with the company, how she uses the products herself, and more. The spot opens up with Deon Cole and his romantic partner sitting down with Long, who plays a relationship therapist. Apparently, Cole’s character is emotionally wrecked because his lady keeps borrowing his Old Spice lotion and he’s having quite a hard time processing it. Cole, face wet with tears, hands over the lotion and expresses his hur...