Lifetime Announces “Buried Alive and Survived” Starring Eva Marcille and Tyler Lepley | Premiering September 21
Inspired by gripping and real stories, Lifetime greenlights Buried Alive and Survived starring Eva Marcille (The Real Housewives of Atlanta, All the Queen’s Men) and Tyler Lepley (P-Valley, Harlem). Set to premiere on Saturday, September 21 at 8pm ET/PT, the movie follows a woman, who miraculously survives being buried alive by her ex-husband. The movie joins Lifetime’s fall slate of Ripped from the Headlines movies.
Buried Alive and Survived follows Alicia (Marcille) who finds herself facing a terrifying ordeal after her ex-husband, Victor (Lepley) is released from prison. Determined to protect herself and their son Malcolm, Alicia resists Victor’s demands to reconcile and reunite as a family. But in a twisted turn of events, Victor traps Alicia underground and buries her…alive! Surrounded by darkness and dirt, Alicia pushes down the panic and fear of suffocating and manages to claw her way of out of her grave. Now freed, she searches desperately for her son, knowing his safety hinges on staying one step ahead of Victor’s obsession.
Buried Alive and Survived is produced for Lifetime by Swirl Films. Abbey Sibucao, Ron Robinson, and Eric Tomosunas serve as executive producers. Manu Boyer (Girl in the Basement) directs the teleplay by Gregory Small & Richard Blaney. Based on a Story by Nigel Campbell.
🚨🚨New Interview Alert🚨🚨
I recently spoke to the gospel singer and songwriter Beverly Townsend about her new music, and humble beginnings leading to this new space of revitalization in music— Coming from the 80’s era, almost losing her whole following the dainty and sparkly things in life,
Townsend shares those testimonies through spiritual music. “He who walked on water” is Townsends newest single, talking about the goodness of Jesus and how he carried her through all the things🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
We had to tweak some things but coming soon🔥🔥🔥
I recently spoke to the gospel singer and songwriter Beverly Townsend about her new music and humble beginnings leading to this new space of revitalization— Townsend ascended as songwriter and vocalist. She formed several singing groups and reigned in the 80’s.
Townsend found love with her growing success, but almost lost her life by following the dainty and sparkly things with her same suitor. She shares those atonement’s inside her music.
Speaking of Townsends melodies, “He who walked on water,” is Townsends newest single where she talks about the goodness of Jesus , and how he carried her through all the things🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
ABOUT “BLACK AS U R”
BLACK AS U R points its lens at Black America, asking: ‘Why do we protest racial injustice, but disregard the injustices experienced by black queer people? After all, we are just as back as you are.’ In this highly incendiary documentary, filmmaker Micheal Rice interweaves contemporary racial politics with an autobiographical look into his own upbringing in the American south. In doing so, he poignantly unearths the queerphobia prevalent in many black communities. The inaugural recipient of Frameline Festival’s Out in the Silence Award, BLACK AS U R is a must-see film dedicated to LGBTQ+ visibility in spaces so politically charged that queer representation has been disregarded.
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Documentary filmmaker Micheal Rice
with over 23 awards to his name and collaborations with industry giants like Billy Porter, Chadwick Boseman, Audible, HBO Max, and the BBC, Rice’s work spans genres from choreographing and staging off Broadway productions to producing and directing true crime series and impactful documentaries such as “Party Boi” “White Smoke” “BLACK AS U R.” And HBO Max’s “Spacey Unmasked”. He made history as the first director to win the esteemed “Out In The Silence” award at Frameline, the world’s largest queer film festival, and was recognized by the Hollywood Foreign press-Golden Globes publication for his exceptional filmmaking and advocacy efforts.
Rice, is currently touring his Gilead sponsored screenings of BLACK AS U R, as well as creating change through the efforts of his own production company Rice Creative, that centers black queer content.
I was fortunate to interview Benin and Ife Mtume a couple summers ago😞
“Ife Mtume, daughter of departed two-time Grammy winning legend, James Mtume, passed away on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024. She was 54.
#gettinbusy
Interview with diverse lyricist Prince Ocki— Prince Ocki was born and bread in the Bronx where hip hop stood tall in the borough 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Prince Ocki became motivated by being outside amongst the MC’s that battle rapped on different blocks… he was widely inspired by pioneers from the 90’s and year 2000, although the new style of rap and drill music emerged onto mainstream.Prince Ocki relocated to Connecticut but he carried the same fire that he once seen in the Bronx from other MC’s. He signed to Global Sound Music in 2019, and released his first single “Murda” in 2019 which raked in over one million views on YouTube — Prince Ocki took a brief hiatus, and bounced back with a few singles before releasing newest album called Redemption, with buzz teaser “Luh Me or Not.” It’s a fun banger that talks about loving life, freely🔥🔥 Video Publishing Soon🔥🔥🔥
#music #hitmaker #creative
#TheProcess
Interview with diverse lyricist Prince Ocki— Prince Ocki was born and bread in the Bronx where hip hop stood tall in the borough 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Prince Ocki became motivated by being outside amongst the MC’s that battle rapped on different blocks… he was widely inspired by pioneers from the 90’s and year 2000, although the new style of rap and drill music emerged onto mainstream.Prince Ocki relocated to Connecticut but he carried the same fire that he once seen in the Bronx from other MC’s. He signed to Global Sound Music in 2019, and released his first single “Murda” in 2019 which raked in over one million views on YouTube — Prince Ocki took a brief hiatus, and bounced back with a few singles before releasing newest album called Redemption, with buzz teaser “Luh Me or Not.” It’s a fun banger that talks about loving life, freely🔥🔥 Video Publishing Soon🔥🔥🔥
#music #hitmaker #creative
I had the fab opportunity to interview diverse lyricist Prince Ockie— Prince Ocki was born and bread in the Bronx where hip hop stood tall in the borough 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Prince Ocki became motivated by being outside amongst the MC’s that battle rapped on different blocks… he was widely inspired by pioneers from the 90’s and year 2000, although the new style of rap and drill music emerged onto mainstream.
Prince Ocki relocated to Connecticut but he carried the same fire that he once seen in the Bronx from other MC’s. He signed to Global Sound Music in 2019, and released his first single “Murda” in 2019 which raked in over one million views on YouTube — Prince Ocki took a brief hiatus, and bounced back with a few singles before releasing newest album called Redemption, with buzz teaser “Luh Me or Not.” It’s a fun banger that talks about loving life, freely🔥🔥
Video Publishing Soon🔥🔥🔥
The “Rise of Dark Man X” (synonymous with DMX) is going on this weekend‼️‼️
What a fab opportunity🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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DJ Superior on #TheRiseofDMX #TheRiseofDarkManX
I spoke to the co-producers Jonah Levine and DJ Superior (lifelong friend and DJ for DMX) about their visual presentation “The Rise of Dark Man X (DMX).” It’s a masterful tribute to the talented hip-hop legend DMX🎤🎤Levine and DJ Superior combed through two decades worth of footage, combining the content into 3 days worth of shows that chronicle the origin of DMX, the man, the battle rapper, actor, and artist. Audiences will hear firsthand accounts from other rappers close to X— They’ll watch videos, and listen to unreleased music while learning about the premises behind a few of X’s classic records like his verse on “Money, Power & Respect” (The LOX).
Stay tuned for that convo🔥🔥🔥
“The Rise of Dark Man X: presented by DJ Superior,” a presentation of NOFUN!, Most Hated Entertainment, and ESM Representation, will be staged on July 11th, 12th and 13th at the Latino Theater Company, Los Angeles. The shows start at 8 pm Pacific time.
When talking about the matter of #SocialCapital and economic mobility, I reminded Hill about the NBWA Women’s Empowerment Summit (February 18, 2019) which brought out powerhouses like Lala Anthony, Ayesha Curry, Gabrielle Union, Tracey Wilson Morning, Gail King, Jada Pickett Smith/Willow, and Debra Lewis to name a few✨✨✨
Hill is hosting his revamped segment “Power Mixer” where he’s bringing awareness to social capital and economic mobility, while housing a networking affair that’ll speak to the need of those specific agents when developing, growing, and earning revenue for your brand.
#branduscriptpr
#the518group
📌Panel Discussions
📌Podcast interviews
📌Media opportunities
📌Gift Giveaways
The Power Mixer is July 17th from 6:pm-9:pm at
📍Junior Achievement
1701 N. Graham St Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28206
I had the phenomenal opportunity of interviewing one of the coolest PR’s this side of the map, and one of my dear friends Jelani Hill, founder of @branduscript 🎥🎬🎞️🗞️ about his newest gift to Charlotte and surrounding “The Power Mixer” sparking the match on discussions that drive Economic Mobility while learning the impact of Social Capital and what that means for network and net worth 💸💸 The reasons that many creatives aren’t getting their chunk of the pie💲💳💰by leveraging the playing field. #Hill created the segment to place stakeholder in front of visionaries with the right place, right time scenario to learn, grow, securing advantages connections that yield lucrative results.
I had the phenomenal opportunity of interviewing one of the coolest PR’s this side of the map, and one of my dear friends Jelani Hill, founder of @branduscript 🎥🎬🎞️🗞️ about his newest gift to Charlotte and surrounding “The Power Mixer” sparking the match on discussions that drive Economic Mobility while learning the impact of Social Capital and what that means for network and net worth 💸💸 The reasons that many creatives aren’t getting their chunk of the pie💲💳💰by leveraging the playing field. #Hill created the segment to place stakeholder in front of visionaries with the right place, right time scenario to learn, grow, securing advantages connections that yield lucrative results.
📌Panel Discussions
📌Podcast interviews
📌Media opportunities
📌Gift Giveaways
The Power Mixer is July 17th from 6:pm-9:pm at
📍Junior Achievement
1701 N. Graham St Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28206
What a fab opportunity🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🚨🚨🚨New Video 🚨🚨🚨
DJ Superior on #TheRiseofDMX #TheRiseofDarkManX
I spoke to the co-producers Jonah Levine and DJ Superior (lifelong friend and DJ for DMX) about their visual presentation “The Rise of Dark Man X (DMX).” It’s a masterful tribute to the talented hip-hop legend DMX🎤🎤Levine and DJ Superior combed through two decades worth of footage, combining the content into 3 days worth of shows that chronicle the origin of DMX, the man, the battle rapper, actor, and artist. Audiences will hear firsthand accounts from other rappers close to X— They’ll watch videos, and listen to unreleased music while learning about the premises behind a few of X’s classic records like his verse on “Money, Power & Respect” (The LOX).
Stay tuned for that convo🔥🔥🔥
“The Rise of Dark Man X: presented by DJ Superior,” a presentation of NOFUN!, Most Hated Entertainment, and ESM Representation, will be staged on July 11th, 12th and 13th at the Latino Theater Company, Los Angeles. The shows start at 8 pm Pacific time.
What a fab opportunity🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I spoke to the co-producers Jonah Levine and DJ Superior (lifelong friend and DJ for DMX) about their visual presentation “The Rise of Dark Man X (DMX).” It’s a masterful tribute to the talented hip-hop legend DMX🎤🎤Levine and DJ Superior combed through two decades worth of footage, combining the content into 3 days worth of shows that chronicle the origin of DMX, the man, the battle rapper, actor, and artist. Audiences will hear firsthand accounts from other rappers close to X— They’ll watch videos, and listen to unreleased music while learning about the premises behind a few of X’s classic records like his verse on “Money, Power & Respect” (The LOX).
Stay tuned for that convo🔥🔥🔥
“The Rise of Dark Man X: presented by DJ Superior,” a presentation of NOFUN!, Most Hated Entertainment, and ESM Representation, will be staged on July 11th, 12th and 13th at the Latino Theater Company, Los Angeles. The shows start at 8 pm Pacific time.
My interview with actorBilly Zane
“Delving into the role of a portly madman, actor Billy Zane, chalks the outline of Larry Ray. It’s evil at its finest if there were ever such an assessment. The story about Larry Ray is nothing compared to events unearthed in the movie that leave a permanent eek in your mouth, especially everyone affected surrounding the true-life chain of events.
Darting off the heels of Marlon Brando, Zane packed on a few pounds that served him like a hot pan of buttermilk biscuits, where he was cringing identical to Billy Ray in an uncanny manner. Zane locked into character, and performed to the highest demands of Elisabeth Rohm, virtuoso actor, and executive producer of the film”
Devil on Campus premiering on Lifetime
June 23 8/7c
-Tawanda Blake/ Interrupted Blogd
My interview with Billy Zane🥳🥳🥳
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“While strolling through the rolodex of my memory, several of Zanes box office hits pops into my mind, like the 1998 Thriller, Dead Calm, a psychopath, who didn’t take keenly to rejection; Zane cast in the 1997 tragic love story, Titanic as smug and obnoxious elitest Cal Hockley— Cal risked it all for one woman named Rose, and a centuries old necklace lost at sea when the iron vessel struck the iceberg and sank. He played The Phantom (1996)— A tale where Zoro meets Deadpool, to form a surly superhero
The master thespian becomes a different personality while acclating himself within the roles, becoming an alter ego on set. He’s both assured and precise with aristocratic panache, that seemingly vette characters before implementing part of himeself within that persona.
Therefore, it wasn’t a surprise that he could portray the diabolical and maleficent narcissist, Larry Ray, who’s pinged as a modern-day cult leader that terrorized college students at Sarah Lawrence college when he moved into his daughter’s dorm.”
Devil on Campus premiering on Lifetime
June 23 8/7c
39th Stellar Awards Impacts Las Vegas on July 20th, Hosted by Rickey Smiley and Loni Love🚨
Central City Productions recently announced the nominees in 36 categories for the 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taping on Saturday, July 20th, returning to Las Vegas at the Orleans Arena. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning TV personality and comedian Loni Love, alongside Marconi Award-winning radio/TV personality and comedian Rickey Smiley, the evening will bring together gospel music’s brightest stars for a celebration billed as “The Greatest Night in Gospel Music.” The 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will premiere on the Stellar Network on Saturday, August 3rd at 8PM and 10PM EST and in broadcast syndication from August 10, 2024 - September 8, 2024.
Don Jackson, Founder of the Stellar Awards and Chairman of Central City Productions, Inc. commented, “The Stellar Awards has always been a beacon of hope and inspiration, celebrating the very best in gospel music. We are thrilled to have Loni Love and Rickey Smiley as our hosts this year, and we know they will bring a special touch of joy and excitement to the evening.”
Celebrated artist Kim Burrell is set to receive the Aretha Franklin Icon Award; and GRAMMY Award and multiple Stellar Award winner Tye Tribbett is set to receive the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award.
Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Chloe Bailey, Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard to star in “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist”
ABOUT FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.” When a hustler named Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country’s wealthiest, the night ends with the most brazen criminal underworld heist in Atlanta’s history. Suspected of masterminding the crime, Chicken Man is hellbent on clearing his name but must convince his old adversary, J.D. Hudson (Don Cheadle), one of the first Black detectives in the city’s desegregated police force, who is tasked with bringing those responsible to justice.
I had the amazing opportunity to participate in #LifetimePressDay for their summer slate of original movies.
Interview coming my soon with one of my favorite actors #BillyZane
Please tune into Lifetime TV for Devil on Campus Larry Ray Story 6/23 at 8/7c
#DevilOnCampus #TheLarryRayStory
Executive Produced/Directed by Elisabeth Rohm
In addition to the future dates:
#TheGirlLockedUpstairs #TheTanyaKachStory
Starring Robert Baker and Jordyn Ashlyn Olson Producer by Elizabeth Smart
6//8 8/7c
#GaslitByMyHusband #TheMorganMetzerStory
6/9 8/7c
Starring Jana Kramer, Austin Nicholson, and Jolie Rae Caussin Executive Producer by Jana Kramer
#YogaTeacherKiller #TheKaitlynArmstrongStory
6/15 at 8/7c
Starrung Caity Lotz, Kyle Schmid and Larissa Dias
#DangerInTheDorm
6/16 8/7c
Starting Bethenny Frankel and Clara Alexandrova
#TheBadOrphan
6/22 8/7c
Starring Betsy Brandy, Chloe Coco Chapman, Mark Taylor, and Eve Edward’s Executive Producer by Betsy Brandt
#TheKillerInside #TheRuthFinleyStory
6/29 8/7c
Starring Terri Hatcher and Tahmoh Penikett
***Billy Zane***
