Can you believe it? After eight amazing seasons, the ABC hit comedy "Black-ish" is finished.

The series premiered in 2014 and hit the ground running. The "Black-ish" finale airs tonight, April 19 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).

It will be followed by "Black-ish:" A Celebration--An ABC News Special" (9:30 p.m.) and will feature interviews with the cast of the show.

The Los Angeles Times has an excellent tribute article about "Black-ish" and how it bucked the trend and made a huge impact in the television world. Check out the article here: (https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-04-17/blackish-abc-finale-anthony-anderson-tracee-ellis-ross-kenya-barris). It sums up everything I have loved about this show.

Thank you Kenya Barris for depicting another slice of the Black experience and family life with such passion, joy, pain, style, and love.

It has been a remarkable run, and as much as I teared up over last week's outstanding episode, "If a Black Man Cries in the Woods," I'm sure this finale episode "Homegoing" will be even more emotional.

Hats off to all the writers, directors, and producers of "Black-ish" for their courage and bold vision to push the envelope and take an honest and deep dive into significant issues affecting not just the "Johnson Family," but Black people from all social classes.

To the cast, I cannot say enough about your talents. You made us think and laugh and laugh again. So, thank you Anthony Anderson, the true anchor of the show, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Tracee Ellis Ross, Marcus Scribner, Deon Cole, and the true gem, Ms. Jenifer Lewis.

Thank you for representing and elevating the game. Take a bow. Raise a glass or two. You deserve it.

Be sure to catch the finale episode of "Black-ish" tonight at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) followed by "Black-ish:" A Celebration--An ABC News Special" (9:30) and will feature interviews with the cast of the show.

OTHER TV NEWS:

THE "2022 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS" AIR MAY 15 ON NBC

The first round of performers taking the stage at the "2022 Billboard Music Awards" (BBMAs), have been announced.

The BBMAs will broadcast live coast-to-coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 15 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on NBC and stream live on Peacock.

The BBMAs honors the year's most successful artists in 62 categories across all genres of music. The superstar lineup includes: Burna Boy, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Rauw Alejandro, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

PERFORMER HIGHLIGHTS:

Iconic rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will return to the BBMAs stage, 23 years after their 1999 performance, to showcase their timeless talent. Most recently the Red Hot Chili Peppers released their 12th studio album Unlimited Love, which landed them their first No. 1 Billboard 200 album in nearly 16 years.

Superstar Megan Thee Stallion will make her BBMAs performance debut with what promises to be a dynamic production. The 2021 Top Rap Female Artist winner is up for the same category this year.

Puerto Rican urban singer and songwriter Rauw Alejandro will make his BBMAs performance debut and is a finalist for four awards: Top Latin Artist, Top Latin Male Artist, Top Latin Album ("Vice Versa") and Top Latin Song ("Todo De Ti").

Burna Boy, the African Giant and Nigerian global superstar, will light up the stage with his unique blend of Afro-fusion music for his historic debut BBMAs performance.

Top Rap Female Artist finalist and breakout rapper Latto will perform on the BBMAs stage for the first time. Her Platinum hit single "Big Energy" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100; the track also hit No. 1 on Top 40 Radio this week, making Latto the first female rapper to ever have a No. 1 record at Pop, Rhythm and Urban Radio with one single.

As previously announced, Mary J. Blige is this year's Billboard Icon Award recipient and will take the stage for a breathtaking performance. More information about the "2022 Billboard Music Awards," including additional performers, host, presenters and more will be announced in the coming weeks.

The "2022 Billboard Music Awards" is produced by MRC Live & Alternative. Robert Deaton is the executive producer.

Tickets to attend the show are open to the public. Prices per ticket start at $90 and are available for purchase Doors open at 6:30 P.M. (ET/PT).
For the latest news on the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) visit billboardmusicawards.com and billboard.com/bbma.

Editor's Note: Information used in these articles obtained from ABC and NBC publicity departments.