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November 23, 2023Prime Video’s MAXINE’S BABY: THE TYLER PERRY STORY Atlanta Special Screening 11/8 – Photos & Carpet Footage – Tyler Perry, Filmmakers Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz! Directed by | Gelila Bekele and Armani OrtizProduced by | Gelila Bekele, Jasmine K. White, and Asante WhiteSynopsis | Writer, actor, filmmaker, studio head and media titan, Tyler Perry, is America’s consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise. Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, a nod to his mother’s love, is a tender and intimate portrait of visionary and innovator Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn’t always include him. Nearly a decade in the making, with unfettered access, directors Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz lead us into the inner-world of a man, whose story has never fully been told, as he becomes a father and a media mogul with a mission to pave his own road to the top. The product is a profound lesson on remembering where you came from to know where you want to go.Run Time | 1 hour 55 minutesRating | PG-13
Posted in Atlanta Scene | Leave a commentPrime Video’s MAXINE’S BABY: THE TYLER PERRY STORY – Streaming Now
November 17, 2023Synopsis | Writer, actor, filmmaker, studio head and media titan, Tyler Perry, is America’s consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise. Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, a nod to his mother’s love, is a tender and intimate portrait of visionary and innovator Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn’t always include him. Nearly a decade in the making, with unfettered access, directors Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz lead us into the inner-world of a man, whose story has never fully been told, as he becomes a father and a media mogul with a mission to pave his own road to the top. The product is a profound lesson on remembering where you came from to know where you want to go. Directed by | Gelila Bekele and Armani OrtizProduced by | Gelila Bekele, Jasmine K. White, and Asante White
Posted in Cinema, Film | Leave a commentTHROWBACK CELEBRITY MEMORIES IN PICTURES
November 15, 2023Republished. The pictures featured were mostly taken during the late 80s’, 90s’, and the early years of the new millennium. From Michael Jackson to Salt N Pepa, Sonya Jenkins captured memories that will last a lifetime. Throwback your mind to the Good Old Days. Photo Credit – Sonya Jenkins @Sonyasspotlight If you know the specific year of a particular photo – that is not listed, comment below and follow Sonya Jenkins at the following link via Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sonyasspotlight More Throwback Archives. Sonya Jenkins Posing With . . .
Posted in Photos, In The Spotlight | 1 CommentONE Musicfest Shatters Records and Ignites Piedmont Park in Atlanta With 100K in Attendance
November 4, 2023Music Royalty and Chart-Topping Artists Janet Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Tems, Brent Faiyaz, Goodie Mob, T-Pain, Waka Flocka, T.I., and 2Chainz Illuminate the Stages at ONE Musicfest 2023 Photos Courtesy of ONE MusicFest ONE Musicfest 2023 was one for the books! In partnership with Live Nation Urban, the Southeast’s premier festival made history this past weekend with record-breaking attendance, solidifying its position as one of the most iconic music festivals in the nation. With 100,000 fans gathering at Piedmont Park, ONE Musicfest saw a 100% increase, proving that its magnetic pull continues to draw music lovers from all corners of the country. The festival, known for its diverse lineup and unforgettable performances, spanned two days and featured three electrifying stages. On October 28th and 29th, festival-goers showed up and showed out to enjoy all of OMF’s culture-driven offerings. From a varied lineup in food, music, brand activations, vendor merchandise, and art, every attendee could find their place at this annual homecoming. This year’s events were made even more remarkable by the presence of sponsors who curated interactive activations for fans to enjoy. Amongst others, Procter & Gamble, Toyota, Sprite, Jack Daniels, and Red Bull provided festival-goers with unique experiences throughout the weekend. Over seventy vendors were in attendance, providing fans with delicious eats, drinks, and trinkets to take home. At Sprite’s activation, fans were able to tap into their inner artist and perform and record in their own “recording booth.” Over at the Charmin activation, attendees could let loose in a foam ball pit where a lot of people took a quick dive in. With three stages, The OMF Stage, P&G Stage, and Sprite Hip Hop 50 Stage, there was something special for music lovers of all ages to experience. Headliners Janet Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, T-Pain, and DJ Drama’s set lit up their stages with energetic performances and hit songs that we all know them so well for. At the Sprite Hip Hop 50 …
Posted in R&B Pop Culture, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentRENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ in theaters this December
October 4, 2023RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. Received with extraordinary acclaim, Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR created a sanctuary for freedom, and shared joy, for more than 2.7 million fans.
Posted in Movie News | Leave a commentThe Exorcist: Believer | The Girls in Theaters October 6
October 4, 2023Exactly 50 years ago this fall, the most terrifying horror film in history landed on screens, shocking audiences around the world. Now, on Friday, October 6, a new chapter begins. From Blumhouse and director David Gordon Green, who shattered the status quo with their resurrection of the Halloween franchise, comes The Exorcist: Believer. Since the death of his pregnant wife in a Haitian earthquake 12 years ago, Victor Fielding (Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr.; One Night in Miami, Hamilton) has raised their daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett, Good Girls) on his own. But when Angela and her friend Katherine (newcomer Olivia O’Neill), disappear in the woods, only to return three days later with no memory of what happened to them, it unleashes a chain of events that will force Victor to confront the nadir of evil and, in his terror and desperation, seek out the only person alive who has witnessed anything like it before: Chris MacNeil. For the first time since the 1973 film, Oscar® winner Ellen Burstyn reprises her iconic role as Chris MacNeil, an actress who has been forever altered by what happened to her daughter Regan five decades before. The film also stars Emmy winner Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Hereditary) as Victor and Angela’s neighbor, and Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles (Harriet, The Righteous Gemstones) and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Fosse/Verdon, Bloodline) as the parents of Katherine, Angela’s friend. When The Exorcist, based on the best-selling book by William Peter Blatty, was released, it changed the culture forever, obliterating box office records and earning 10 Academy Award® nominations, becoming the first horror film ever nominated for Best Picture. The Exorcist: Believer is directed by David Gordon Green from a screenplay by Peter Sattler (Camp X-Ray) and David Gordon Green, from a story by Scott Teems (Halloween Kills), Danny McBride …
Posted in Cinema | Leave a commentSexyy Red, LL Cool J, City Girls, Da Brat & More Attend the “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023
October 4, 2023Hip Hop’s Main Event, “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023, will premiere its annual broadcast on Tuesday, October 10 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. Taped from Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA, on Tuesday, October 3, this year’s show paid homage to 50 years of Hip Hop with a non-stop party. Tip “T.I.” Harris, Nelly, City Girls, Fabolous, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Tyrese, Chingy, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Holiday, D-Nice, and Technician the DJ joined previously announced performers.Hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist, actor, entrepreneur, and media personality Fat Joe, “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 premieres Tuesday, October 10 at9 PM ET/PT on BET. Show clips and details about “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 will be made available at a later date. Viewers can visit the official site at BET.com/HipHopAwards, to get up-to-date info on this year’s trailblazing “BET Hip Hop Awards,” look back at past awards, and peer into the future with hot new original digital series and offerings. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to multiple BET social media platforms:On Twitter by using the hashtag #HipHopAwards; follow us @HipHopAwards and @BETOn Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/HipHopAwards.For more information about “BET Hip Hop Awards” including the latest news and updates, visit www.bet.com/hiphopawards PHOTOS BY GETTY IMAGES FOR BET ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, follow us on social @BET_PR.ABOUT “BET HIP HOP AWARDS”“BET Hip Hop Awards” is an annual celebration that pays homage to a culture that changed …
Posted in Music, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentItaly Excursion – Rome, Sorrento, Positano
August 20, 2023Travel is nothing new for me, but after retiring as a flight attendant and following my passion as a filmmaker, author and content creator, my travels have become more discovery-driven and adventurous. I had never visited Italy and had heard so many great things about it, so when a friend told me, “I’m headed to Italy,” I invited myself and couldn’t have been more fascinated with the beautiful country, the lush mountains, the shopping, the Vatican Museum and the enchanting Mediterranean Sea. The historical monuments in Rome and villages on the Amalfi Coast proved to be more exquisite than I had imagined. Check out a few of my photos below. By Sonya Jenkins
Posted in Travel, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentBeyoncé – RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR -Atlanta
August 16, 2023The RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR in Atlanta was one for the record books – energetic and ecliptic, with hypnotic, action-packed stage energy. On the first night of the Atlanta concert, August 11, the audience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium rarely sat as Beyoncé exceeded expectations with her eye-catching showmanship featuring songs from her latest album, Renaissance, mixed with familiar tunes from previous albums. Queen Bey did what she does best – entertain and mesmerize, with “Dangerously In Love,” “Crazy In Love,” “Alien Superstar,” “Cuff It,” “Love on Top” and more hit songs. The sultry performer’s costumes captured the essence of new age renaissance and dynamic style. Blu Ivy, the 11-year-old daughter of Jay-Z and Beyoncé further captivated the audience with her dance moves, garnering some of the loudest cheers from the audience to “My Power.” Atlanta showed why the nickname Hotlanta is simply befitting. The capacity crowd, mostly dressed in silver, came in with fervor, fashion and passion to welcome Beyoncé at a fever pitch for the first of three nights of her widely-lauded RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR. Beyoncé added even more brightness to Atlanta in a design by Gaurav Gupta, styled by Shiona Turini. Makeup by Rokael Lizama. Hair by Neal Farinah and jewelry by Tiffany & Co. Shoes by Christian Louboutin. Photographer: Julian Dakdouk Photos Below by Sonya Jenkins.
Posted in Atlanta Scene, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentLIL WAYNE PERFORMS A SPECIAL SPORTS THEMED VERSION OF “A MILLI” AT THE ESPY AWARDS
July 14, 2023LIL WAYNE SHUTS DOWN THE ESPY AWARDS WITH A SPECIAL SPORTS THEMED RENDITION OF HIS HIT SONG, “A MILLI”!SEE FULL PERFORMANCE HERE. SEE MORE PHOTOS HERE. Hip Hop’s most influential rapper Lil Wayne opens the 31st Annual ESPY Awards with a performance of his hit track, “A Milli” that included a sporty twist last night in Los Angeles. He spent the evening hanging out backstage with athletes and celebrities such as Angel Reese, 2 Chainz, Quavo and more. He later introduced WNBA legend Sue Bird to the podium and showed up wearing a mamba mentality sweater with LSU hat supporting women in sports. See more photos from the spectacular night HERE. About Lil Wayne & Young Money Entertainment:Lil Wayne rewrote the entire game in his image. The five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum rap icon, Young Money Entertainment founder, acclaimed author, pro skater, philanthropist, and history-making superstar continues to leave an indelible tattoo on the culture. He has cemented his legacy forever as “one of the best-selling artists of all time,” tallying sales in excess of 100 million records worldwide with 25 million albums and 90 million digital tracks sold in the United States alone. In 2022, Wayne earned his first Diamond certification from the RIAA with his generational smash hit “Lollipop” feat. Static Major. Not to mention, he has garnered 26 BET Awards, 4 Billboard Music Awards, 7 MTV Awards, 4 Soul Train Awards and 8 BMI Awards, as well as recently received the Global Impact Award at The Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective. Among many milestones, he emerged as “the first artist to surpass Elvis Presley with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100” and has logged a staggering 183 entries – the 3rd most of all time. With a discography highlighted by five career spanning #1 …
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