Monday 'Black On TV' Tidbits

The summer months sure can create some still moments on TV. But nonetheless, here are some 'Black on TV' tidbits:


Tony winner, Ben Vereen will make a guest appearance on ABC's hit drama series, Grey's Anatomy. He will be playing a burn victim and will be under the care of Mike and Izzie on the episode. Vereen's appearance will air as the second episode of season 5.

While the buzz of Whoopi and Sherri joining ABC's The View continue to be the talk around town, apparently even The View is not safe from the most recent British invasion, also known as The Beckhams! I will keep this short since it is a non-black issue, but as reported in The New York Post, Victoria Beckham is said to be joining the platform for a two week stint.

Oh and despite all the Whoopi/Sherri talk/predictions/speculations/leaks as of late, I still think Gayle got this gig. My sources could be wrong but something just don't seem right about all this hype. I guess we shall soon find out.

UPDATE: As reported in The New York Post, it seems Posh hasn't signed any contracts to be on The View as ABC never even considered her for a two week sit-in.

Rumors! You gotta love em! Read more on this here.

And things really are heating up on Fox's Hell's Kitchen as the cooking competition is now down to three competitors. Of the three, Rock is still in the mix! Julia, the other black competitor, was sent home last week but not before Chef Ramsay praised her growth on the show and offers to send her to culinary school. I liked Julia, but I knew she couldnt win on her 'Waffle House' experience alone.

I am sure Rock is getting this win by default. Not to take away from Rock's culinary skills, but isn't funny how a white man(Andrew, winner of Season 1) and white woman(Heather, winner of Season 2) must always win at these comptetitions before anyone of the black persuasion?

Hell's Kitchen airs tonight on Fox at 9PM ET.