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Oprah Winfrey Network; Caitlyn Jenner; Creflo Dollar; Tracy Morgan; and more

Join the Conversation about the Oprah Winfrey Network; Caitlyn Jenner; Raven Symone; Tracy Morgan; Creflo Dollar; and more!

In this episode of What's The 411, we're talking about the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) halting production on the Jay Williams reality TV show; the renaming of the Edmund Pettus Bridge; B.B. King's daughters challenging King's manager; Beau Biden's memorial service; Tracy Morgan vowing to b funnier and his impending nuptials; and Kim Kardashian and Kanye West expecting baby no.2. and much more!

Other stories we're talking about include:

Actress Laverne Cox of Orange is the New Black says that although Caitlyn Jenner is to be applauded for her courage, there is still privilege when one is rich.

Actress Raven Symone will be joining The View.

Viagra for women may be making its way to the consumer market.

There is a lesson for all of us in the death of BET freelance producer, Kelly Mayhew's quest for perceived beauty. Mayhew, a resident of Maryland, died seeking the services of a butt lift from a non-medical person in New York City. When Mayhew's body went into distress, the so-called plastic surgeon fled the scene.

In What's The 411's beauty segment Courtney Rashon, our resident beauty expert, talks about taking care of your skin in the summer; and fashion model and TV host, Essence Semaj Henley, talks about buying the right dress for a June wedding.

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Ebony Magazine Celebrates the 2014 Ebony Power 100

Music Legend, Quincy Jones to Receive the EBONY Achievement Award;
Wendy Williams, Audra McDonald, Viola Davis, Shonda Rhimes, Pharrell and Others to be Honored

EBONY® Magazine's EBONY Power 100 Gala is scheduled for November 19 and will be held at the historic AVALON Hollywood in Los Angeles. For a third consecutive year, Nationwide will proudly present the prestigious affair to celebrate honorees on the 2014 EBONY Power 100 list.

The EBONY Power 100 list salutes the achievements of the most influential African-Americans in the country. Among the game changers honored this year are television producer, Shonda Rhimes; actresses Audra McDonald, Viola Davis, Laverne Cox, and Gabrielle Union; radio personality Rickey Smiley, NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant, singer Usher Raymond, talk show host Wendy Williams, producer Pharrell Williams comedian Kevin Hart, ballerina Misty Copeland and Bishop T.D. Jakes.

"This event pays tribute to those who have made it their mission to make a positive impact on their industries and in their communities," said Matt Jauchius, Chief Marketing Officer at Nationwide. "Nationwide is honored to once again present the EBONY Power 100 Gala and celebrate the achievements of these amazing men and women."

Hosting the star-studded evening will be comedian and actor Wayne Brady. Brady is known for his television work on Whose Line Is It Anyhow, The Wayne Brady Show and Don't Forget the Lyrics.

Legendary icon Quincy Jones, will befittingly receive this year's coveted EBONY Achievement Award. Known for his groundbreaking strides in music and film, Jones is arguably considered one of the most innovative pioneers in entertainment.

Paying tribute to Quincy Jones will Queen of Funk Chaka Khan, Grammy-award winning vocalists Patti Austin and James Ingram, hip-hop pioneers Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh, soul singer KEM, dance performer Savion Glover and jazz musician Terence Blanchard. At the helm of the evening's musical tribute to Jones will be renowned music director, producer and musician Ricky Minor whose band will serve as the house band.

The 2014 Power 100 list will appear in the December issue of EBONY on newsstands the week of November 17. The full list of the EBONY Power 100 can be found here

Comcast will also broadcast the event on CelebrateBlackTV.com and Xfinity On Demand during the month of December.

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