Clinton Ghent, a Chicago TV host, dancer and athlete, died Saturday night. Ghent hosted the Chicago version of "Soul Train" for nine years between 1970 and 1979 after his close friend Don Cornelius ...

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THE REPORT: The death of creator Don Cornelius could create new interest in a movie centered on the variety program. By Daniel Miller, Kim Masters Don Cornelius hosted "Soul Train" in the mid-'70s.

"Soul Train" dancer Damita Jo Freeman. CBS via Getty Images Legendary “Soul Train” dancer Damita Jo Freeman knew that she had some superbad skills when the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, picked her ...

When Soul Train was first nationally syndicated in October 1971, there was nothing else like it on TV. It was the iconic Black music and dance show, a party every weekend that anyone could join from ...

Things are changing over at BET. In a recent interview with Billboard, the Black Entertainment Television network’s CEO, Scott Mills, reflected on BET’s history and the future of popular programs like ...