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Demetria McKinney
Demetria Dyan McKinney (born August 27, 1979) is an American actress and singer. From 2006 to 2012, during its original run, she starred in the TBS sitcom '' Tyler Perry's House of Payne'', a BET revival of the show was announced in 2020. Her other series regular roles include TV One sitcom '' The Rickey Smiley Show'', Bounce TV prime time soap opera '' Saints & Sinners'' and Syfy horror drama ''Superstition'', as well as '' Motherland: Fort Salem'' on Freeform. Her stage credits include playing Coretta Scott King in the Rhythm and Blues Opera ''I Dream'' (2010), as well as the role of Deena Jones in ''Dreamgirls'' (2012). In 2017, McKinney played Whitney Houston in the TV One film '' Bobbi Kristina''. She released her debut album ''Officially Yours'' in 2017. Career Acting McKinney has performed in a number of Tyler Perry's stage plays, including ''Meet The Browns'', ''Why Did I Get Married'' and ''Madea's Family Christmas''. She starred as Janine Shelton-Payne on the TBS c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque ( ; ), ; kee, Arawageeki; tow, Vakêêke; zun, Alo:ke:k'ya; apj, Gołgéeki'yé. abbreviated ABQ, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its nicknames, The Duke City and Burque, both reference its founding in 1706 as ''La Villa de Alburquerque'' by Nuevo México governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés''.'' Named in honor of the Viceroy of New Spain, the 10th Duke of Alburquerque, the city was an outpost on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, El Camino Real linking Mexico City to the northernmost territories of New Spain. Located in the Albuquerque Basin, the city is flanked by the Sandia Mountains to the east and the West Mesa to the west, with the Rio Grande and bosque flowing from north-to-south. According to the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, Albuquerque had 564,559 residents, making it the List of United States cities by population, 32nd-most populous city in the United States and the fourth largest in the Southwestern United State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why Did I Get Married? (play)
''Why Did I Get Married? (He Proposed to Me)'' is an 2006 American stage play created, written, produced and directed by Tyler Perry. It originally starred Kelly Price as Sheila and LaVan Davis as Poppy. The live performance released on DVD on June 27, 2006 was recorded live in Atlanta at The Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Institute of Technology in December 2005. It was released on DVD alongside '' Madea Goes to Jail'' and '' Madea's Family Reunion''. Plot Act I The scenes unfold with Poppy ( LaVan Davis) speaking to his late wife about the state of the cabin in which we find him, and after a premature cessation of cleaning due to his "being tired" he sits and looks through an old photo album. He speaks to his wife again recalling her skills with the children and her ability to discern issues in relationships and keep them strong. Just as he hopes that she is watching over them Diana (Donna Stewart) and Terry (Greg Stewart) arrive. After greeting Poppy they begi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Quad (TV Series)
''The Quad'' is an American drama series created by Felicia D. Henderson and Charles Holland that aired on BET. The series premiered on February 1, 2017, with a 2-hour pilot movie. ''The Quad'' stars Anika Noni Rose as Dr. Eva Fletcher, a newly elected President of the fictional Georgia A&M University. It also stars Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Sean Blakemore and Jasmine Guy. On April 27, 2017, BET renewed the show for a second season, which premiered on January 23, 2018. On April 9, 2018, BET cancelled ''The Quad''. Cast and characters Main * Anika Noni Rose as Dr. Eva Fletcher, the newly-elected first female president of Georgia A&M University * Jazz Raycole as Sydney Fletcher, Eva's rebellious daughter * Peyton Alex Smith as Cedric Hobbs, a hotheaded hip-hop musician * Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Cecil Diamond, GAMU's egocentric band director * Zoe Renee as Noni Williams * Michelle DeFraites as Madison Kelly * Jake Allyn as Bojohn Folsom *Robert Crayton as Ramil Smalls * Sean Blake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobbi Kristina Brown
Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown (March 4, 1993 – July 26, 2015) was an American reality television personality. She was the daughter and only child of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown. Her parents' fame kept Brown in the public eye, as did her appearances on the reality show '' Being Bobby Brown''. Brown intended to become a singer, actress, and dancer like her parents. She performed with her mother at concerts a number of times, as well as singing a cover of her mother's song "I'm Your Baby Tonight" on ''Being Bobby Brown''. She appeared as herself on a number of television shows and specials, and played a role on Tyler Perry's television series '' For Better or Worse'' in 2012. On January 31, 2015, Brown was found unconscious in a bathtub in her home, which was similar to the fate of her mother. After being in a coma for nearly six months, Brown died from lobar pneumonia on July 26, 2015, at the age of 22. After her death, her life was the subject of a televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robinne Lee
Robinne Lee (born July 16, 1974) is an American actress and author. She made her screen debut in the 1997 independent film '' Hav Plenty'', and later has appeared in films '' National Security'' (2003), ''Deliver Us from Eva'' (2003), '' Hitch'' (2005), ''Seven Pounds'' (2008), ''Fifty Shades Darker'' (2017), and ''Fifty Shades Freed'' (2018). Life and career Lee was born in Mount Vernon, New York on July 16. A graduate of Yale University and Columbia Law School, Lee began her acting career as part of the ensemble cast of the romantic comedy '' Hav Plenty'' in 1997, which was shown at Toronto Film Festival. She spent the following years working in smaller films, and well as co-starred in television movies include ''The Runaway'' opposite Debbi Morgan. On television, Lee also guest-starred on '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', and ''Numbers''. She also appeared in R&B singer Usher's music video for his 2004 single "Confessions Part II". In 2003, Lee appeared in two films, action comed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Van Peebles
Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is an American film director and actor best known for directing and starring in '' New Jack City'' in 1991 and '' USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage'' in 2016. He is the son of actor and filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, whom he portrayed in the 2003 biopic '' Baadasssss!'', which he also co-wrote and directed. Early life and education Mario Van Peebles was born in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of writer, director, actor and musician Melvin Van Peebles and Maria Marx. He travelled often with his parents between Europe and the USA. He majored in economics at Columbia College, the undergraduate division of Columbia University. He was invited to speak as the Class Day Speaker as part of the annual commencement exercises in 2021. Career 1968 to 1971: First roles Van Peebles' first screen appearance was in 1968, in the soap opera '' One Life to Live''. In 1971, he appeared in the film '' Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song'', Melvin Van Peebles d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bounce TV
Bounce TV is an American digital multicast television network owned by Katz Broadcasting, a subsidiary of E. W. Scripps Company. Promoted as "the first 24/7 digital multicast broadcast network created to target African Americans", the channel features a mix of original and acquired programming geared toward African-Americans between 25 and 54 years of age. The network is network affiliate with terrestrial television and television station in many media markets through digital subchannel; it is also available on the digital cable tiers of select cable providers at the discretion of local affiliates, The network is also available on Dish Network and DirecTV. History The network was founded on April 5, 2011. The founding group and initial ownership team included Martin Luther King III; former mayor of Atlanta, Georgia and ambassador of the United States to the United Nations Andrew Young and his son Andrew "Bo" Young III; and Rob Hardy and Will Packer, co-founders of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Real Housewives Of Atlanta
''The Real Housewives of Atlanta'' (abbreviated ''RHOA'') is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on October 7, 2008. Developed as the third installment of ''The Real Housewives'' franchise, it has aired fourteen seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in and around Atlanta, Georgia. The cast of the recent fourteenth season consists of Shereé Whitfield, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Drew Sidora, Marlo Hampton and Sanya Richards-Ross, with Monyetta Shaw-Carter serving as a friend of the housewives. Previously-featured cast members include original housewives NeNe Leakes, DeShawn Snow, Lisa Wu and Kim Zolciak-Biermann; and subsequent housewives Cynthia Bailey, Phaedra Parks, Porsha Williams, Claudia Jordan, Kim Fields, Shamari DeVoe and Eva Marcille. ''The Real Housewives of Atlanta'' has received moderately favorable reviews from critics and has been recognized as a " guilty pleasure" by several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bravo (U
Bravo(s) or The Bravo(s) may refer to: Arts and entertainment Music Groups and labels * Bravo (band), a Russian rock band * Bravo (Spanish group), represented Spain at Eurovision 1984 *Bravo Music, an American concert band music publishing company Albums * ''Bravo'' (5566 album) or the title song, 2008 * ''Bravo'' (Dr. Sin album), 2007 * ''Bravo!'' (EP), by Up10tion, or the title song, 2015 *''Bravo!'', by Friska Viljor, 2006 *''Bravo!'', by Tube, 1997 Literature *'' The Bravo'', an 1831 novel by James Fenimore Cooper * ''Bravo'' (magazine), a European German-language teen magazine * ''Bravo'' (Romanian magazine), a teen magazine Television *Bravo (American TV network), a cable television network * Bravo (British TV channel), a digital television channel 1985–2011 * Bravo (Canada), now CTV Drama Channel, a specialty arts television channel * Bravo (New Zealand), a free-to-air channel * ''Bravo!'' (TV series), a 1975–1976 Brazilian telenovela * ''Bravo TV'' (TV series), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Being Mary Jane
''Being Mary Jane'' is an American drama television series created by Mara Brock Akil and starring Gabrielle Union, that debuted January 7, 2014 on BET. The 90-minute-pilot for the series aired on July 2, 2013. The series follows the professional and personal life of successful TV news anchor Mary Jane Paul, who lives in Atlanta and New York City. The series concluded on April 23, 2019. ''Being Mary Jane'' received positive reviews from critics. The series premiere drew more than four million viewers, debuting as BET's highest-rated show. On January 6, 2016, the series was renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on January 10, 2017. It was announced on October 11, 2017, that the series would end. A two-hour film finale was planned to air in 2018, but never came to fruition. On December 7, 2018, BET announced that the film finale date had been pushed back to air on April 16, 2019. On April 1, 2019, it was announced that the film finale date was pushed back a week later to Apr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago Med
''Chicago Med'' is an American medical drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead, and is the third installment of Wolf Entertainment's ''Chicago'' franchise. The series premiered on NBC on November 17, 2015. ''Chicago Med'' follows the emergency department (ED) doctors and nurses of the fictional Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. On February 27, 2020, NBC renewed the series for a sixth, seventh, and eighth season. The sixth season premiered on November 11, 2020. The seventh season premiered on September 22, 2021. The eighth season premiered on September 21, 2022. Premise Set in Chicago, ''Chicago Med'' is the third series in Dick Wolf's ''Chicago'' franchise. It focuses on the emergency department at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center and on its doctors and nurses as they work to save patients' lives. It sometimes crosses over with characters from '' Chicago Fire'' and '' Chicago P.D.'' Cast Main * Nick Gehlfuss as Dr. Will Halstead, a former plastic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devious Maids
''Devious Maids'' is an American television comedy-drama and mystery series created by Marc Cherry, produced by ABC Studios, and executive produced by Cherry, Sabrina Wind, Eva Longoria, Paul McGuigan, Larry Shuman, David Lonner, John Mass, Paul Presburger, and Michael Garcia. It is based on the Mexican series ''Ellas son... la alegría del hogar''. It originally aired on Lifetime for four seasons from June 23, 2013, to August 8, 2016. Set in Beverly Hills, California, ''Devious Maids'' followed the lives of four Latina maids working for the area's wealthiest and most powerful families. The series featured an ensemble cast led by Ana Ortiz as Marisol Suarez, Dania Ramirez as Rosie Falta, Roselyn Sánchez as Carmen Luna, and Judy Reyes as Zoila Diaz. While working for Beverly Hills' most glamorous and powerful citizens, the maids are exposed to and often a part of secrets, mysteries and crimes hidden behind their employers' wealthy facade as well as the closed doors of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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