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Black Hollywood Makes First Ladies High Tea a Star-Studded Affair
Gospel Legend Dr. Bobby Jones, R&B Crooner Kenny Lattimore. First Ladies Honoreees; Marguerite Reeve, Faith Community Church; Judi Wortham-Sauls; Holman United Methodist Church, Ranza Trotter; Morningstar Baptist Church and Linda G. Hodge, Living Praise Christian Center. Stellar Award winner & Grammy nominee Tina Campbell; Mary Mary, Lisa Collins, Founder, First Ladies High Tea & Publisher, LA Focus, renowned actress Lynn Whitfield, OWN’s “Greenleaf”, Adrienne Richard; Global Talent Management, Walmart International and Javier Angulo, Walmart’s Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations. (Left Photo: Tina Campbell and Lynn Whitfield)The 19th L.A. Focus’ First Ladies High Tea held recently at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills was a glorious affair. Over 1,000 attendees were blessed to have witnessed a star-studded event, as the ladies in attendance wore their Sunday Best Hats!Renowned actress Lynn Whitfield received the prestigious Legacy Award and actress Edwina Findley-Dickerson, star of Tyler Perry’s “If Loving You Is Wrong” was presented the Shining Star Award.Powerful performances by Mary Mary’s Tina Campbell, R&B crooner Kenny Lattimore, and vocalist Judith McAllister, as the legendary Dr. Bobby Jones and Dr. Beverly “BAM” Crawford, Pastor of Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church served as co-hosts for the event. Other celebrity participants included; dynamic actress Rhyon Nicole Brown; Michel’le in Lifetime’s Surviving Compton, Actress Christina Elmore; TNT’s The Last Ship, Actress Alley Mills; The Bold and the Beautiful and TV Personality & Host Claudia JordanThe event honored women and First Ladies who have served the communities well, through their activism and charitable contributions. The First Lady Honorees included: Marguerite Reeve, Faith Community Church; Linda G. Hodge, Living Praise Christian Center; Judi Wortham-Sauls; Holman United Methodist Church and Ranza Trotter; Morningstar Baptist Church.BUSINESS: Bebe Rexha Pairs Up With Namesake Fashion Brand, To Debut ‘BEBE LOVES BEBE
2X Grammy nominated artist, Bebe Rexha, has partnered up with fashion brand bebe, to debut an empowering national marketing campaign ‘BEBE LOVES BEBE.’ Rexha appears in the brand’s Fall 2019 campaign, which will debut throughout the U.S. on social, out of home, and in print with the launch of Vogue’s September issue. Visit www.bebe.com to learn more. Source: Bluestar Alliance[/caption]2X Grammy Nominated Artist, Bebe Rexha Has Paired Up With Namesake Fashion Brand, bebe To Debut New Marketing Campaign, Titled 'BEBE LOVES BEBE'
2X Grammy-nominated artist, Bebe Rexha has partnered up with fashion brand bebe, to debut an empowering national marketing campaign 'BEBE LOVES BEBE.' The campaign was created to celebrate the powerful idea of loving and accepting yourself, feeling incredible at any time, all the time. Rexha appears in the brand's Fall 2019 campaign, which will debut throughout the U.S. on social, out of home, and in print with the launch of Vogue's September issue."It's incredible to be part of this bebe campaign, it's not only about me loving the brand, but more importantly about me loving myself! I hope to inspire and empower women all over the world with this message of self-love, I believe it is super important," commented Bebe Rexha. "I grew up wearing bebe, it was the coolest piece of fashion you could have, so to be able to mix fashion and my music is so fun," Rexha added.R Kelly Breaks Silence in Explosive Interview with Gayle King for CBS
Photo courtesy of CBS TV[/caption]In a matter of a couple of months, R. Kelly has literally lost everything and in the court of public opinion he doesn't stand much of a chance of innocence but with his court date just a couple of weeks away where he is facing 70 years in prison for 10 counts of sexual assault involving four women, three of whom were underage, he dug even deeper and must have felt compelled to have an opportunity to express his side of the allegations.One would think it would have been to the chagrin of his current counsel who must have advised against it for the increased possibility of incrimination. He got visibly upset during the video clips stating "I'm fighting for my fu&$in' life" while bursting into tears and saying it would have been stupid of him to imprison women with his past and celebrity. He states the women are lying.Out of the three most recent interviews where black women in the media got exclusives (Robin Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King) this will probably get the highest ratings and will air in two parts Wed and Thurs. Originally R. Kelly went to Iyanla Vanzant to appear on her show but she stated she declined.OWN ANNOUNCES FOURTH SEASON RENEWAL OF AVA DUVERNAY’S ACCLAIMED DRAMA ‘QUEEN SUGAR’
OWN ANNOUNCES FOURTH SEASON RENEWAL OF AVA DUVERNAY’S ACCLAIMED DRAMA ‘QUEEN SUGAR’ FROM WARNER HORIZON SCRIPTED TELEVISION
Anthony Sparks Named Showrunner and Executive Producer of New Season
Season Three Finale on Wednesday, August 22 Expands to 90 Minutes
Los Angeles – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has renewed for a fourth season Ava DuVernay’s critically acclaimed original drama series “Queen Sugar,” from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, ahead of the extended 90-minute season three finale airing Wednesday, August 22 (10-11:30 p.m. ET/PT).
In addition, “Queen Sugar” co-executive producer Anthony Sparks will take the reigns as showrunner/executive producer for season four, continuing DuVernay’s intention of providing showrunner opportunities to those who have never before held the position.
“Under Ava’s creative vision and leadership, ‘Queen Sugar’ continues to earn a well-deserved reputation for depicting nuanced characters, rich storylines and establishing an inclusive team that inspires and ignites much needed conversations about our society today,” said Erik Logan, president, OWN. “We are very proud of this show, the incredible cast, producers and crew, and can’t wait for more of the Bordelon family in season four.”
In the series’ expanded 90-minute season three finale on Wednesday, August 22 (10-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) receives some unexpected news, the fate of the correctional facility is revealed, and Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) makes a proposal on behalf of the farmers. Plus, Violet (Tina Lifford) and Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) celebrate their love. The series also stars Nicholas Ashe, Dondré T. Whitfield, Bianca Lawson and Henry G. Sanders. Timon Kyle Durrett guest stars.
“Queen Sugar” was named Television Show of the Year from both American Black Film Festival (ABFF Honors) and African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) for the second consecutive year and was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Drama Series. Chronicling the lives and loves of the Bordelon siblings in Louisiana, the series premiered its third season May 29 delivering over two million viewers and on average ranks #1 in its time period across all cable in the network’s key women 25-54 demo (L+3). It is also Wednesday night’s #1 original series across all of broadcast and cable for African-American women and total viewers and is consistently one of the most talked-about shows on social media.
Following a creative initiative established at the series’ outset, DuVernay assembled an all-female directing team that will continue in the new season.
“Queen Sugar” season three is produced for OWN by Warner Horizon Scripted Television. The executive producers are Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey, Kat Candler and Paul Garnes. Kat Candler is showrunner. The series is based on the book by Natalie Baszile.