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A Different World Latest News

  • 1987-1993
  • 6 Seasons
  • FilmRise
  • Comedy
  • TV-PG
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A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.

These Are the Best Romantic Movies and Shows to Watch on Amazon Prime This Valentine's Day

Just add chocolate

Fri, Feb 12, 2021
These Are the Best Romantic Movies and Shows to Watch on Amazon Prime This Valentine's Day

The Best '80s Shows to Watch Right Now

Revisit some of the best television shows from the decade, from Star Trek: The Next Generation to A Different World to Cheers

Tue, Jul 14, 2020
The Best '80s Shows to Watch Right Now

Everything I Learned About Sex, I Learned From Black '90s Sitcoms

How A Different World and Fresh Prince's fictional characters provided needed insights into the realities of sex, love, and relationships

Fri, Mar 22, 2019
Everything I Learned About Sex, I Learned From Black '90s Sitcoms

Donald Glover, Issa Rae, and More Black Creators Won't Apologize for Using the N-Word on TV

Here's why new voices are pushing the boundaries when it comes to using authentic language

Tue, Mar 5, 2019
Donald Glover, Issa Rae, and More Black Creators Won't Apologize for Using the N-Word on TV

Grown-ish Channels A Different World in Season 2 Promo

With a 2018 spin, of course

Fri, Nov 30, 2018
Grown-ish Channels A Different World in Season 2 Promo

Fox's Batman Prequel Gotham Taps Jada Pinkett Smith as Major Villain

Jada Pinkett Smith has joined the cast of Fox's Batman prequel Gotham, TVGuide.com has learned. The drama pilot, which has a series commitment at Fox, explores the origin stories of...

Wed, Feb 19, 2014
Fox's Batman Prequel Gotham Taps Jada Pinkett Smith as Major Villain

Exclusive: A Different World Vet Heads to Grey's Anatomy

There's a new doc at Seattle Grace.A Different World's Dominic Hoffman will guest-star on Grey's Anatomy this season, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.Like the other Season 9 guest stars, details on his role are being kept under wraps, but we can reveal that he'll play...

Fri, Sep 14, 2012
Exclusive: A Different World Vet Heads to Grey's Anatomy

Singer Phoebe Snow Dies at 60

Phoebe Snow, who scored a top 5 hit in 1975 with "Poetry Man," died Tuesday in Edison, N.J., as a result of complications from a brain hemorrhage she suffered last year, The Associated Press reported. She was 60. "The loss of this unique and untouchable voice is incalculable," her manager, Sue Cameron, said. "Phoebe was one of the brightest, funniest and most talented singer-songwriters of all time and, more importantly, a magnificent mother to her late brain-damaged daughter, Valerie, for 31 years. Phoebe felt that was her greatest accomplishment"...

Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Singer Phoebe Snow Dies at 60

Cheers & Jeers: Detroit 1-8-7 Shoots and Scores

Cheers to Detroit 1-8-7 for a truly brilliant — and shocking — episode.Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!ABC's underrated-in-every-sense-of-the-word cop drama proved just how good it is — not just good for you — with "Stone Cold," scorchingly directed by Cadillac Records' Darnell Martin. The hour's main case...

Wed, Mar 9, 2011
Cheers & Jeers: Detroit 1-8-7 Shoots and Scores

Exclusive: Greek Dad Comes from A Different World

Cyprus-Rhodes student Ashleigh Howard's pop is no less than Hillman College grad Dwayne Wayne. Kadeem Hardison, who played Dwayne on the Cosby Show spin-off A Different World, will guest-star on ABC Family's Greek next season, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. He will play proud parent Brian Howard. Ashleigh is played by Amber Stevens, daughter of TV/radio personality Shadoe Stevens. Ashleigh's pop pays a visit as part of Cyprus-Rhodes University's father-daughter weekend event. For that same occasion ...

Mon, Jun 1, 2009
Exclusive: Greek Dad Comes from A Different World