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BEING: Gladys Knight

After five decades in entertainment, this Empress of Soul knows music. Go behind the groove and into the life of Gladys Knight. Tune into Centric Saturday, Jan. 12 at 6A/5C. Full Episode

BEING: Mary J. Blige

MC Lyte narrates this inside look into the life of the reigning Queen of Hip Hop Soul---from the block to the world stage.  Find out what being MJB is all about. Full Episode

BEING: R. Kelly

Being the King of R&B isn't easy. Go behind the groove and into the world of R. Kelly. Full Episode

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Being: New Edition's Ralph Tresvant On

Being: New Edition's Ralph Tresvant On "Falling" In Love

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Ralph Tresvant and wife Amber discuss how they first met.

Being: New Edition's Ronnie DeVoe On Finding His Identity Outside of The Group

Being: New Edition's Ronnie DeVoe On Finding His Identity Outside of The Group

Posted 02/08/2013

Ronnie DeVoe reveals the inspiration behind his real-estate agency and how his business led him to his wife, Shamari (formerly of the R&B trio Blaque).

Being: New Edition's Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie Devoe On Becoming BBD

Being: New Edition's Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie Devoe On Becoming BBD

Posted 02/08/2013

And then there were three. Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe discuss what led to the formation of their own R&B trio Bell Biv DeVoe in 1989.

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The Cast

Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight

The road to Gladys Knight’s storied five decades of Grammy Award winning and platinum success was grounded in family and her humble beginnings in Atlanta. As the lead singer of Gladys Knight & The Pips, she solidified her place in music history throughout the 70s.

R. Kelly

R. Kelly

Few would deny R. Kelly the title of musical genius. He's got a history of hits (48, to be exact), a wall full of platinum plaques (twelve and counting) and a musical resume that speaks volumes.

Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire

Before the world was captivated by the eye-popping stage shows of pop star Lady Gaga, Earth Wind & Fire was filling stadiums and changing the face of musical performance with their high-energy stage shows featuring floating pianos, spinning drum kits, bold costumes, bright lights, pyrotechnics and illusions.

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About the Show

Being is a documentary series that goes behind the music and shows an intimate portrait of some of soul and R&B's most celebrated artists. Candid interviews are weaved with behind the scenes moments captured in the studio and beyond.