An outpouring of R&B movie tasks are coming quickly, because of A&E and Lifetime.
A+E Networks has greenlit Janet Jackson’s new documentary chronicling her upcoming Collectively Once more tour, alongside a TLC doc and a Keyshia Cole biopic starring the R&B singer herself.
Titled Janet Jackson: Household First, the doc is a continuation of the legendary singer’s wildly profitable 2022 documentary, which introduced in 21 million viewers to the networks, in response to the press launch, and might be government produced by Jackson herself and her brother Randy Jackson.
“I used to be touched by the love and help from the fantastic followers who loved the documentary final 12 months,” Janet mentioned in a press launch. “I’m excited to proceed to share my story and welcome followers into my life and the ‘Collectively Once more’ tour. Thanks in your endless help, and I hope you benefit from the subsequent chapter.”
Janet Jackson: Household First may even give an inside take a look at the reunion of the Jackson household band for his or her first efficiency collectively in 40 years. “On this subsequent chapter within the documentary, Janet and I are thrilled to welcome viewers on the highway with us as we embark on the ‘Collectively Once more’ tour, celebrating the milestone of fifty years of Janet’s profession with followers throughout the nation,” Randy mentioned within the launch. Directed by Ben Hirsch, the documentary is presently being filmed, with no launch date shared but.
Janet’s Reside Nation-produced tour kicks off April 14 in Hollywood, Florida, with rapper Ludacris as opener for all 33 dates. Different stops embrace Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, New York, Atlantic Metropolis, Milwaukee, Dallas, Los Angeles and Portland, Ore., earlier than coming to an in depth June 21 in Seattle. The tour might be a celebration of Janet’s 50 years as an entertainer, that includes songs from a few of her most critically acclaimed albums, together with 1993’s janet and 1997’s The Velvet Rope.
The Cole biopic, titled Keyshia Cole: This Is My Story, will characteristic the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter enjoying herself. Along with making her appearing debut, Cole can also be serving as government producer of the movie. Keyshia Cole: This Is My Story is ready to air Saturday, June 24, at 8 p.m. ET as a part of Lifetime’s celebration of Black Music Month.
Additionally in June, Lifetime and A&E will simulcast TLC Without end, a brand new two-hour documentary telling the story of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, who comprised the best-selling American woman group of all time, in response to the RIAA. In 2002, Lopes died at age 30 in a automobile accident throughout a visit to Honduras. Directed by Matthew Kay and executive-produced by Academy Award-winning director Roger Ross Williams, TLC Without end will cowl the celebratory moments in addition to the darkness, controversy and tragedy all through TLC’s unprecedented run.
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