Fighting zombies is hard work, so we’re glad Brad PItt is up to the task in “World War Z” which opens this weekend. Now that the NBA Finals are settled, fill in the TV void until football starts up again witha a little soul – Memphis soul, that is on the premiere of the public television special taped at the White House. Mary J. Blige’s “Liberation” tour rolls on and Oprah interviews four Black Hollywood actresses in the latest edition of “Oprah’s Next Chapter” on OWN. Here’s what else is going on this weekend.
HOT ON TV:
All Times Eastern
Friday, June 21
“In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul”
9 p.m., PBS
Justin Timberlake joins the Obamas, Alabama Shakes, Queen Latifah and more to pay tribute to Memphis soul
Saturday, June 22
“Not Easily Broken”
10 p.m., Lifetime
Taraji P. Henson and Morris Chestnut star in a Bishop T.D. Jakes production about a married couple in crisis
Sunday, June 23
“Oprah’s Next Chapter: African-American Women in Hollywood”
OWN, 9 p.m.
Gabrielle Union, Phylicia Rashad, Viola Davis and Alfre Woodward talk about the triumphs and challenges of their careers in Hollywood
“Dark Girls”
10 p.m., OWN
Bill Duke’s controversial documentary takes on the prevailing issue of skin color
SEE IT:
“World War Z”
Brad Pitt fights zombies to save his family and the world
PG-13
“Monsters University”
Monsters voiced by Billy Crystal and John Goodman go from enemies to friends
G
READ IT:
”The House Girl” By Tara Conklin
The lives of two women 150 years apart are examined in this book that inspires a modern-day lawyer research her family’s past
IN CONCERT/EVENTS:
Friday, June 21
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Mary J. Blige and Anthony Hamilton
Banker’s Life Fieldhouse
8 p.m.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Dave Chappelle
Berk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 22
WASHINGTON, DC
Syleena Johnson
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 23
ROCHESTER, N.Y.
Mary j. Blige
Blue Cross Arena
7:30 p.m.
