Taraji P. Henson hosts the ninth “Black Girls Rock!” (BET, 8 p.m.) event from Newark, an event that’s hardly about rock at all, but mostly about the achievement of African American women.
There is one singer to be honored — Roberta Flack — and a couple of TV stars, Issa Rae of HBO’s “Insecure” and Yara Shahidi of “Black-ish.”
But other honorees include Rep. Maxine Waters, businesswoman Suzanne Shank and Black and Missing Foundation Inc. Founders Natalie Wilson and Derrica Wilson. Performers include India.Arie, Ledisi, Anthony Hamilton, Sza, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Tyrese.
Public television gets into the Princess Di death anniversary sweepstakes with its own “Diana, Her Story” (PBS, 8 pm.), based on a series of 1992 interviews.
On the new variation “Game Face” (Syfy, 9 p.m.), past winners of “Face Off” (Syfy, 11 p.m.) compete for a weekly prize for various tasks, starting with “Star Trek” type cyborgs.
Third Shifters may be shaken by the true crime series “Night Shift Nightmare” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.).
Mark Duplass pops up as Ted Kaczynski’s brother on “Manhunt: Unabomber” (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
A dozen acts take the stage on “America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 8 p.m.) and viewers get to vote.
Another two hour episode of “Bachelor in Paradise” (ABC, 8 p.m.) has more new arrivals.
School rankings, staying in school and student loans are considered on “Adam Ruins Everything” (truTV, 10 p.m.)
On “Animal Kingdom” (TNT, 9 p.m.) Bad tries to run the family after Smurf goes to jail.
a career is threatened on “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) and a captain struggles to check in to rehab.
Mariana gets closer to Logan on “The Fosters” (Freeform, 8 p.m.).
Highlights of yesterday’s event are repeated on “Great American Eclipse Live” (Science, 8 p.m.), followed by “Space’s Deepest Secrets” (Science, 9 p.m.).
Bob Lee follows the money all the way to a cartel on “Shooter” (USA, 10 p.m.).
On “Somewhere Between” (ABC, 10 p.m.), Laura goes to Spanish Harbor to track down the killer’s identity.
Kara makes a discovery on “Being Mary Jane” (BET, 10 p.m.).
Rumors of layoffs run through “The Bold Type” (Freeform, 9 p.m.).
The ship sinks on “Wrecked” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.).
Two men tell their stories on “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” (A&E, 9 p.m.).
Scott Petersons girlfriend, Amber Frey, makes her appearance n “The Murder of Laci Peterson” (A&E 10 p.m.).
Chloe returns to dance against her former teammates on “Dance Moms” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.).
The team prepares for its preseason game on “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers” (HBO, 10 p.m.).
Mel B, Darius Rucker, Sherri Shepherd, Derek Hough, David Feherty and Andy Richter play “Hollywood Game Night” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
The start of another NFL season is a good reason to replay “League of Denial” on “Frontline” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
Glenn Ford is the star all day on Turner Classic Movies with “Framed” (6 a.m.), “The Mating of Millie” (7:30 a.m.), “Human Desire” (9 a.m.), “Terror on a Train” (10:45 a.m.), “The Fastest Gun Alive” (12:15 p.m.), “Dear Heart” (2 p.m.), “Blackboard Jungle” (4 p.m.), “Ransom!” (6 p.m.), “Experiment in Terror” (8 p.m.), “The Violent Men” (10:15 p.m.), “Gilda” (midnight), “Pocketful of Miracles” (2 a.m.) and “The Sheepman” (4:30 a.m.).
Baseball includes Cubs at Cincinnati (MLB, 7 p.m.) and Texas at Angels (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
The Little League World Series has Sydney vs. Sioux Falls (ESPN, 11 a.m.), Reynosa, Mexico vs. Maracaibo, Venezuela (ESPN, 3 p.m.) and Jackson, N.J., vs. Fairfield, Conn. (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.).
In WNBA action, it’s Phoenix at Minnesota (NBA, 8 p.m.) and San Antonio at Los Angeles (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
Soccer has Napoli at Nice (Fox Sports 1, 2:45 p.m.) in the UEFA Champions League playoffs.
And in rugby, it’s U.S. vs. New Zealand (NBC Sports, noon) in a Women’s World Cup semifinal.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Kerry Washington, Zac Efron, Chris Byrne. The View: Condoleezza Rice, Ashley Graham (rerun). The Talk: Kiefer Sutherland, Michael Hayward, Elizabeth Cook (rerun). Harry Connick: Charlamagne Tha God, Cody Johnson (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Chris Pratt (rerun). The Real: Kevin Hart (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Jim Parsons, Damson Idris, the War on Drugs (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Jessica Biel, Matt Bomer, Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Sweat (rerun). Seth Meyers: Maya Rudolph, Lorde, Matt Johnson (rerun). James Corden: Tom Cruise, Gallants, Tyler Henry (rerun). Trevor Noah: Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Conan O’Brien: Ice Cube, Lea DeLaria, Jim Lauderdale.