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May 13, 2016The 28-year-old has cemented his place as the greatest shooter in the game. Juliet Spies-Gans The Huffington Post After an astonishing regular season that included 402 threes made at a 45 percent clip, Stephen Curry has been named the NBA’s 2015-2016 most valuable player, becoming the first player ever to notch the honor in unanimous fashion. The official announcement came on Tuesday, but the results have been all but locked for months. Curry’s shooting arm permanently etched this Warriors team into the annals of NBA history, as Curry led Golden State to the league’s best-ever regular season record (73-9) along with a host of other firsts and bests. But it is the work that Curry has done behind the royal blue three-point line at Oracle Arena and all those other arcs around the country that truly earned him this award. The stats are stunning. With a left-wing, step-back, defender-in-his-face three pointer in a March 7 game against the Orlando Magic, Curry nailed his 300th three of the season. That mark alone was considered unbelievable, as no other player had ever hit more than 269 in a year before 2015-2016. And the one other player who had reached that tally was Ray Allen — the man who many considered the best shooter to ever play the game until Curry rolled up. Curry skipped past the 300-mark with five weeks remaining in the regular season. But after reaching 300, he kept shooting. And he kept hitting. He kept aiming and firing and amassing the made threes until, on the last night of the year, he hit his 400th triple of the season. Right corner. Catch and shoot. Swoosh. Cue the roar of the crowd, the rewriting of the record books and the last bit of proof anyone needed that this guy would be our 2015-2016 MVP. …
Posted in TV News, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentA Magnificent Day in Chicago: Magnificent Mile
May 13, 2016By Sonya Jenkins The Mag Mile When I traveled to Chicago recently I had no idea that I’d take in a plethora of botanical gardens, great pizza, the best popcorn I’ve ever tasted, magnificent shopping and cultural enlightenment – all on one street! But that’s just what I got on Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue) as I walked five miles – taking in Chi-Town’s upscale charm! Check out some of my photos from my Magnificent Mile excursion. Stay tuned for video! Sonya Jenkins on a Spring Day in Chicago
Posted in Travel | Leave a commentROOTS Premiering On History Channel (A+E Networks) Memorial Day – Atlanta Screening Photos
May 11, 2016In celebration of HISTORY’s new miniseries, ROOTS, Cast Member Tip “T.I.” Harris and Executive Producer Will Packer hosted an advance screening of the first episode of the show in Atlanta on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Center for Civil and Human Rights, with a panel discussion following the screening moderated by BET and The Rickey Smiley Morning Show personality Jeff Johnson including: T.I.; Will Packer; Ed Lover, Hip Hop legend & host of the nationally syndicated “The Ed Lover Show”; V-103 morning show personality Ryan Cameron of The Ryan Cameron Morning Show; Dr. Samuel Livingston of Morehouse College and President of the Atlanta chapter of the National Action Network (NAN), Tamarre Torchon. Civil Rights Leader and Former Mayor of Atlanta, Ambassador Andrew Young, was also in attendance and made a couple of remarks at the close of the Q&A. The screening was attended by Atlanta’s top influencers including: Tip “T.I.” Harris, Cast Member of ROOTS – “Cyrus” Will Packer, Executive Producer of ROOTS Phaedra Parks, Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta Ambassador Andrew Young, Civil Rights Leader and Former Mayor of Atlanta Egypt Sherrod, Television Personality, HGTV’s Property Virgins and Flipping Virgins Yamma Brown and Deanna Brown, Daughters of the Late James Brown Jeff Johnson, Television Personality, BET and “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” Ed Lover, Host of “The Ed Lover Morning Show” on Boom 102.9 Ryan Cameron, Host of “The Ryan Cameron Morning Show” on V-103 Gary with Da Tea, On-Air Personality on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” and Dish Na tion (Fox) Derreck Kayongo, CEO of the Center for Civil and Human Rights John Silvanus Wilson, President of Morehouse College Check out the photos from the Atlanta screening below: Photo Credit: Paras Griffin for Getty for HISTORY More Photos via Sonya Jenkins TV …
Posted in MOTIVATION, Photos, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentSEASON 2 PREMIERE OF TV ONE’S HIT DOCU-SERIES RICKEY SMILEY FOR REAL PREMIERES TUESDAY, MAY 10 AT 8PM ET/7PM CT ON TV ONE
May 10, 2016TUNE IN FOR THE SEASON 2 PREMIERE OF TV ONE’S HIT DOCU-SERIES RICKEY SMILEY FOR REAL TUESDAY, MAY 10 AT 8PM ET/7PM CT ON TV ONE Check out Video Footage below from a Press Roundtable where Sonya’s Spotlight Publisher, Sonya Jenkins, got a chance to interview Comedian Rickey Smiley of Rickey Smiley For Real and Director Roger Bobb with special-invited journalists and bloggers at the Twelve Atlantic Station Hotel in Atlanta, May 4. Rickey is candid about his life lessons. He shares what he looks for in a mate, what motivates him, his cooking skills, his frustrations and more. Following its first season as the No. 2 Program on Cable in its timeslot among Black P25-54 and reaching 8.2 million Unique P2+ Viewers, the hit docu-series Rickey Smiley For Real returns for Season 2 tomorrow, Tuesday, May 10 at 8pm ET on TV One. The second season finds nationally syndicated radio personality, host and stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley concentrating more on the three F’s – Fun, Family, and Focus. The hour-long series takes a humorous look at his life as he manages his career, personal life, and single fatherhood. “Rickey’s unmatched sense of humor, business savvy and passion for his family resonated well with our audience,” said TV One President Brad Siegel. “We are thrilled to team up with Rickey and both his real family and radio show family for another season of real life turmoil and love.” A voyeuristic view into what makes Smiley a successful media mogul in radio, comedy and television, TV One’s Rickey Smiley For Real, captures the syndicated host as he juggles two families – one at home and the other at work. In the second season, Smiley commits to enjoying the fruits of his labor. After many years struggling to bala nce the responsibilities of his large and unique family, along with growing and challenging himself …
Posted in Inspirational, MOTIVATION | Leave a commentSonya Jenkins Covers the Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby 142 – Photos & Video
May 8, 2016Nyquist wins the 2016 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! before a crowd of 167,227, the second-largest in Derby history! It was the second victory in the Derby for owner Paul Reddam, trainer Doug O’Neill and jockey Mario Gutierrez; the trio that got the roses in 2012 with I’ll Have Another. Being in the mix of Derby action at Churchill Downs and covering both the Kentucky Oaks and the 2016 Kentucky Derby was everything I thought it would be and more. Check out some of my Blog Video and photos below . Kentucky Derby 142 – May 7, 2016 Sonya Jenkins Covers The Derby PHOTOS MORE DERBY PHOTOS The Oaks 2016 – Louisville, Kentucky – Churchill Downs May 6, 2016 It’s a Hat Affair Beautiful, Bold Chapeaux – Derby Weekend 2016
Posted in Spotlight, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentCHASING WATERFALLS – MOTHER’S DAY on TV ONE – Interview & Synopsis
May 7, 2016By Kimberly Alsup As a Sonya’s Spotlight Blogger, I was excited to dial into a Tele-Press conference with Drew Sidora, Joyful Drake, Redaric Williams, Kisa Wills, Writer: Rhonda Baraka, and Executive-in-Charge of Scripted Programming from TV One’s CHASING WATERFALLS, which premiered Mother’s Day, May, 8 at 7 pm. During the call, I was given the synopsis, and explored the subjects pertaining to the storyline in CHASING WATERFALLS. CAST: Olivia: Drew Sidora (The Game, Sister Code) Salma Barrie: Jasmine Guy (A Different World) Cabot: Redaric Williams (The Young and The Restless) Doreen: Joyful Drake (Let’s Stay Together, Jane the Virgin) Quincy: Tim Reid (Sister Sister, Treme) Coco: Kisa Williams (Precious) Hiram: Daniel May (Being Mary Jane) Kelly Price: Kelly Price (R&B Divas) ABOUT CHASING WATERFALLS: Chasing Waterfalls navigates the treachous cut throat waters of the fashion industry, while teaching viewers the importance of obedience, faithfulness, hope, and God’s grace. The story follows the journey of Olivia, an inspiring fashion designer who is striving for success while working for Salma Barrie, the owner of a once fruitful clothing brand. As she jumps at the opportunity to become the new fashion “It Girl”, Olivia must balance her family responsibilities, especially the caring for her aging father Quincy and troublesome sister Coco. As a result of Salma Barrie’s lead designer Hiram defecting to launch a high-profile competing line, Olivia is given the opportunity to help her suffering firm by introducing her own designs. Her life quickly spirals out-of-control as she takes advantage of and hurts the people who helped her along the way including her closet ally, Salma’s son Cabot. Matters become dire when Salma’s daughter hatches her own plan for the company. Salma, who though pleased with the success of the brand, allows her jealousy towards Olivia to nearly bring the fashion …
Posted in Inspirational | Leave a commentKerry Washington Debuts Baby Bump on the 2016 Met Gala Red Carpet
May 3, 2016Kerry Washington debuted her baby bump at Monday’s Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday in New York City. This year’s theme celebrates the museum’s Costume Institute exhibition “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology,” which explores the intersection of haute couture and machine-made fashion. The Scandal star was glowing in a sequined Marc Jacobs gown with a thigh-high slit, which was paired with sheer polka dot gloves and a new purple ‘do. She attended last year’s red carpet in a pink satin Prada ball gown and Harry Winston jewelry. Source URL: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kerry-washingtons-met-gala-2016-887922
Posted in In The Spotlight | Leave a commentSaints & Sinners Season Finale Becomes Bounce TV’s Most-Watched Program Ever
April 27, 2016SAINTS & SINNERS IS A SMASH HIT SEASON 2 RETURNS 1ST QUARTER OF 2017 Climactic Episode Reaches 1.4 Million Viewers CAST ATTENDS SPECIAL SEASON FINALE VIEWING PARTY IN LOS ANGELES Bounce TV’s first-ever original drama series Saints & Sinners was a smash-hit success on all fronts and the show’s inaugural season finished with a bang Sunday, April 24. The shocking finale became Bounce TV’s most-watched program in its nearly five year history.The eighth episode premiere telecasts Sunday night reached 1.4 million unduplicated viewers. Please click here for more ratings information. To celebrate the success of the first season of Saints & Sinners, members from the cast and crew of Bounce TV’s first original drama gathered at The Man Cave Sports Bar & Lounge in Los Angeles for a special season finale viewing party. MEMBERS OF THE SAINTS & SINNERS CAST AND CREW ATTEND SPECIAL SEASON FINALE VIEWING PARTY IN LOS ANGELES Photos by Earl Gibson, III
Posted in Inspirational | Leave a commentCaptain America: Civil War in theaters May 6 – View Photos From Team Cap Beijing Visit
April 27, 2016SYNOPSIS: Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability. Get ready to pick a side and join the nonstop action playing out on two fronts when Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” opens in U.S. theaters on May 6, 2016. Cast: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Emily VanCamp, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Frank Grillo, with William Hurt and Daniel Brühl Directors: Anthony & Joe Russo Producer: Kevin Feige Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Victoria Alonso, Patricia Whitcher, Nate Moore, Stan Lee Screenplay by: Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR MARVEL STUDIOS Website and Mobile site: http://marvel.com/captainamerica Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaptainAmerica Follow on Twitter: @CaptainAmerica Instagram: @Marvel Genre: Action-Adventure __________________________________________________________________________________ Team Cap visited China on their first stop on the Captain America: Civil War global tour. Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie and director Joe Russo participated in a press conference, fan event and red carpet premiere in Beijing.
Posted in Cinema | Leave a commentGrammy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson and multiple Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein Join the Cast of the High-Energy Tony-Winning Musical Comedy NBC’s “Hairspray Live!”
April 27, 2016JENNIFER HUDSON AND HARVEY FIERSTEIN CAN’T STOP THE BEAT IN NBC’S PRODUCTION OF ‘HAIRSPRAY LIVE!’ Multi Award-Winning Talent Join the Cast of the High-Energy Tony-Winning Musical Comedy to Air Wednesday, Dec. 7 Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG and Grammy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson and multiple Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein will headline the cast of NBC’s “Hairspray Live!,” the network’s next live Broadway musical holiday event following the phenomenal success of “The Wiz Live!” Also joining the creative team will be acclaimed television director Alex Rudzinski, who received extraordinary reviews for his television direction of “Grease Live!” Rudzinski was also the TV director for “Dancing With the Stars” from 2005-14. “We are beyond thrilled with this incredibly talented duo of stars for ‘Hairspray Live!,’” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “Harvey Fierstein created the role of Edna Turnblad on Broadway in an indelible Tony-winning performance that demanded to be memorialized on film, and we’re happy he wanted to step into her shoes one last, unforgettable time. We’re also so grateful that the incomparable Jennifer Hudson will play Motormouth Maybelle and we know her rendition of ‘I Know Where I’ve Been’ will literally stop the show.” Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “Hairspray Live!” takes place in 1962 Baltimore. Teenager Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on “The Corny Collins Show,” a local TV program. When, against all odds, Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight and meets a colorful array of characters, including the resident dreamboat, Link; the ambitious mean girl, Amber; an African-American boy she meets in detention, Seaweed; and his mother, Motormouth Maybelle, the owner of a local record store. Tracy’s mother is the indomitable Edna Turnblad, and she eventually encourages Tracy on her campaign to integrate the all-white “Corny Collins Show.” Harvey Fierstein, who is …
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