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Soho Karen: Parents Of Teen Falsely Accused Of Stealing Phone Respond To ‘Anxiety’ Defense

1/12/2021

Many of you may have seen the viral video of the "Soho Karen" as she's being called, after she was seen in the lobby of the hotel physically attacking and screaming at a teen. It was later determined that she, Miya Ponsetto, left her phone in an Uber she had taken earlier that day.
After finding out more about the teen, it was disturbing for When We Speak TV, to realize that this is the son of our dear friend, musician Kat Rodriguez, and jazz trumpeter, Keyon Harrold.

After nearly two weeks of backlash, Ponsetto issued an apology on Jan. 6 through her attorney Sharen Ghatan for accusing Harrold Jr. of stealing her phone. Ghatan told the New York Daily News, “It’s horrible, what happened. She certainly should not have done that. She has some things she has to work through with herself, control issues, anger management issues. Of course, she knows that.”

Keyon Harrold Sr. and Kat Rodriguez do not believe the claims that Ponsetto has any remorse over the attack on their son or in her desire to issue a public apology. They have issued the following statement:

“This is not about an apology from someone who until a few days ago was claiming she did nothing wrong, and in fact alleged Keyon Harrold Sr. had assaulted her. Someone who targeted a 14-year-old Black child because of the color of his skin. What it is about is significant, societal change. It’s about a system that condones and emboldens racial profiling and considers Black people guilty until proven innocent. A system that exists and thrives because of institutions like the Arlo Hotel who enables the disturbing behavior of people like Miya Ponsetto, and instead of stopping the racist attack on our son, threw gasoline on the fire."

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SOHO 'KAREN'
ARRESTED OVER CELL PHONE ATTACK

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Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Coming To Atlanta

Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Coming To Atlanta

The Black American Music Association and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus has announced the formation of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame which will be installed in downtown Atlanta.

Tatyana Ali Speaks Out On Janet Hubert Addressing Colorism In ‘Fresh Prince’ Reunion

Tatyana Ali Speaks Out On Janet Hubert Addressing Colorism In ‘Fresh Prince’ Reunion

During an interview on The Clay Cane Show, Fresh Price of Bel-Air actor, Tatyana Ali, discusses her experience with colorism in Hollywood.

Tyler Perry Donates $100,000 to Legal Defense Fund of Breonna Taylor's Boyfriend

Tyler Perry Donates $100,000 to Legal Defense Fund of Breonna Taylor's Boyfriend

Actor/Producer, Tyler Perry, has donated $100,000 to the legal defense fund of Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of Breonna Taylor.

Official Trailer: Wendy Williams Documentary...and What A Mess It Is!!!

1/5/2021

Yep! You heard correctly......Lifetime has released the official trailer to Wendy Williams' Documentary and What A Mess it is!!!!

News Source: CR8

WENDY WILLIAMS: WHAT A MESS! – JANUARY 30 – 10PM

In this feature length documentary, Wendy Williams, the self-anointed Queen of all Media, sheds her private persona and speaks directly to the camera, discussing every inch of joy and humiliation she has experienced since childhood. From her apartment in Manhattan, we’re with Wendy during the course of her divorce, as she deals with being a ‘Hot Topic’ and finds a way to right her ship again. It’s a raw, no holds barred look with never-before heard truths about Wendy’s notorious feuds with celebrities, her shocking divorce, her childhood and the private darkness she has endured. This is the story of a self-made woman who finds herself at the start of a new life, uncertain of the future, but ready to reclaim her crown.

Official Trailer: Wendy Williams Documentary...and What A Mess It Is!!!

The documentary is produced by eOne and Creature Films for Lifetime. Executive producers include Wendy Williams, Tara Long, Mark Ford, Kevin Lopez, Sarah Girgis and Joie Jacoby. Brie Miranda Bryant and Gena McCarthy serve as executive producers for Lifetime.

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Salt N Pepa biopic on Lifetime

SALT-N-PEPA BIOPIC ON LIFETIME

Salt-N-Pepa details the journey of Queensborough Community College students Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton as they enter the world of rap and hip hop, after recording a song for their friend Hurby Azor.

Tamar Braxton Shares What Really Triggered Her Breakdown

Tamar Braxton Shares What Really Triggered Her Breakdown

Tamar Braxton (Braxton Family Values) appeared on the show and spoke about her personal struggle with depression and being fired from The Real

Official Trailer: Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All

Official Trailer: Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All

The two-hour documentary presents an in-depth look at the parallel lives of renowned singer Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina.

VOCALIST LOWELL PYE EARNS FIRST #1 BILLBOARD GOSPEL SINGLE, “PATIENTLY PRAISING”

1/2/2021

News Source: CR8

DarkChild Gospel celebrates the milestone of celebrated Stellar Award-winning vocalist Lowell Pye earning his first #1 Billboard Gospel National Airplay single, “Patiently Praising.” The autobiographical anthem by Fred Jerkins featuring Lowell Pye, “Patiently Praising,” marks the year 2021’s first #1 Billboard Gospel National Airplay single and the first-ever of Pye’s 30+ year career. The single reached #1 on Billboard Gospel’s Indicator Chart on March 28, 2020. “Patiently Praising” is lifted from chart-topping album, A Project of Healing, by GRAMMY® Winner Fred Jerkins.

Lowell Pye

Detroit native, Lowell Pye’s signature tenor vocals were first heard as a member of John P. Kee’s V.I.P. Choir. In 1991, Pye was featured as the lead in Kee’s "Jesus Is Real. In 1996, he joined Stellar Award-winning group, Men of Standard, the group is best known for hit singles, “In Your Will,” “Winter,” I Will” and “Surrounded.”

Written by Alvin Garrett and produced by Fred Jerkins, “Patiently Praising” marks the second #1 single lifted from Fred Jerkins’ cancer awareness project, A Project of Healing. The project’s first #1 single, “Victory” was led by Bermuda based duo Last Call (Adrian Jones and Tricay Astwood). A Project of Healing, encompasses fourteen songs of faith, hope and victory to help those who have been impacted by the disease, Cancer. Additionally, the project features songs for those dealing with the loss of a loved one to Cancer and is available now on all major streaming and digital music outlets.

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Gospel singer, Yolanda Adams, shares a message of encouragement to Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!

Gospel singer, Yolanda Adams, shares a message of encouragement to Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!

Jermaine Sain, shares his childhood memory of calling the radio station and requesting "My Liberty", recorded in 1982, by Southeast Inspirational Choir with Yolanda Adams on lead vocals.

What Do YOU Speak? Pastor Canton Jones

What Do YOU Speak? Pastor Canton Jones

Pastor & Music Producer, Canton Jones, Explains Why He Became A Pastor

First Ladies of Gospel: The Clark Sisters Biopic Soundtrack

First Ladies of Gospel: The Clark Sisters Biopic Soundtrack

Music lifted from the original film available worldwide digitally on via Releve Entertainment distributed by Tyscot and Warner Music Group.

BET Announces BET 100 Entertainers And Innovators of the Year List

12/31/2020

News Source: BET

BET pays tribute to those that continue to stand up, speak out, create, and lead the culture through sports, politics, music, film, TV, social media, business, advocacy, and activism....and they call it The BET 100 of 2020.

Some of the top innovators on the list include:

PERSON OF THE YEAR: Kamala Harris

POLITICAL STRATEGIST OF THE YEAR: Stacey Abrams

ACTRESS OF THE YEAR: Regina King

ACTOR OF THE YEAR: Chadwick Boseman

RAPPER OF THE YEAR: Megan Thee Stallion

MALE ATHELETE OF THE YEAR: Lebron James

FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Maya Moore

INNOVATORS OF THE YEAR: Verzuz Creators Swizz Beatz and Timbaland

PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Misha Green's "Lovecraft Country"

YOUNGEST HOLLYWOOD EXEC OF THE YEAR: Marsai Martin

BET 100: Entertainers and Innovators of the Year

Click Below To View Each List:

The Actors

The Creatives

The Musicians

The Social Justice and LGBTQ+ Warriors

Politics

Style & Beauty

Social Media Influencers

The Sports Stars

Business Execs And Entrepreneurs

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What Jermel Howard Can Teach You About Acting

What Jermel Howard Can Teach You About Acting

Actor Jermel Howard speaks with When We Speak TV about His Acting Career. He has acted in Law & Order, Netflix hit series, Orange Is The New Black, Power, The First Purge, and more.

ATL's Most Inspiring Stories: Meet Jermaine Sain

ATL's Most Inspiring Stories: Meet Jermaine Sain

Huge thanks to VoyageATL for featuring Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!! Thank you so much for the love and support!!!!

WENDY WILLIAMS STORY: WHAT A MESS!!!!

WENDY WILLIAMS STORY: WHAT A MESS!!!!

Talk show host Wendy Williams executive produces the biopic on her life, revealing the highs and lows she has experienced throughout the years.

Acting For Beginners: With Actor Jermel Howard

12/30/2020

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Jermel Howard is a passionate major network Actor, Author, and writer. His guest-star/co-star appearances have been on award-winning Television shows and films to include:

Law & Order
NYC 22
Golden Boy
Major Crimes
Netflix hit series Orange Is The New Black
Person of Interest
Marvel's Luke Cage
Starz Power Season 4
Trap Queen
All Eyez On Me
Roxanne, Roxanne
The First Purge
Lifetime's Salt N Pepa biopic

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Lifetime’s Salt-N-Pepa biopic has found its leads. G.G. Townson and Laila Odom will be playing Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, respectively. Additionally, the upcoming limited series will also star Cleveland Berto as music producer Hurby Azor, Jermel Howard as rapper Treach and Monique Paul as DJ Spinderella.

SALT-N-PEPA BIOPIC ON LIFETIME

SALT-N-PEPA BIOPIC ON LIFETIME

Salt-N-Pepa details the journey of Queensborough Community College students Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton as they enter the world of rap and hip hop, after recording a song for their friend Hurby Azor.

What Jermel Howard Can Teach You About Acting

What Jermel Howard Can Teach You About Acting

Actor Jermel Howard speaks with When We Speak TV about His Acting Career. He has acted in Law & Order, Netflix hit series, Orange Is The New Black, Power, The First Purge, and more.

How was your Christmas 2020??

12/29/2020

When We Speak TV hopes that you had a great Christmas 2020 and we pray that your New Year 2021 is even better!
We SPEAK that in this new year you will find clarity, prosperity, and love!!!!!

Jermaine Sain Christmas

Jermaine Sain Christmas

Jermaine Sain Christmas

Christmas Jermaine Sain

Jermaine Sain

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Yolanda Adams

Gospel singer, Yolanda Adams, shares a message of encouragement to Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!

Jermaine Sain, shares his childhood memory of calling the radio station and requesting "My Liberty", recorded in 1982, by Southeast Inspirational Choir with Yolanda Adams on lead vocals.

ATL's Most Inspiring Stories: Meet Jermaine Sain

Huge thanks to VoyageATL for featuring Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!! Thank you so much for the love and support!!!!

Rhonda Ross (daughter of Diana Ross) speaks with When We Speak TV

I had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross and she was so super cool and down to earth! I feel so blessed for this opportunity and I hope that this interview inspires you!!!!

Hero by Terrell Carter

12/26/2020

Singer/Actor Terrell Carter is hitting us with a triple announcement!!!!
First, he announced the release of Kiss Me For Christmas on BET+, then he hit us up with the news that he is in the UMC Original series A House Divided: Season 3, and now he has new single that will be available on December 28th called HERO

Terrell Says:
2020 has been a year of loss, distraction, confusion, heartache, heartbreak, hopelessness and many dreams have been shattered! I wanted to write a song to encourage you as well as encourage myself. This is also been time to reflect and make some necessary changes realizing what is truly important! encourage someone, love someone, get closer to your friends and family. I’ve lost friends this year to Covid 19 and it . This song is dedicated to all of the nurses, doctors, people on the front line fighting for us! You are our true Hero’s

Hero by Terrell Carter

PURCHASE HERO BY TERRELL CARTER

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Kiss Me For Christmas

Kiss Me For Christmas on BET+

It's the "most wonderful time of the year" and BET Plus is rolling out a new Christmas movie starring our friend, Terrell Carter.

Terrell Carter

The Unbelievable Truth About Singer/Actor Terrell Carter

When We Speak TV was very familiar with Terrell Carter's career as a singer and his appearance in several Tyler Perry productions, but we had no idea that there was a more surprising personal life story.

A House Divided: Season 3

A House Divided: Season 3

Not only was Terrell Carter in the hit show, Empire and the Christmas movie, Kiss Me For Christmas, but Terrell is also on A House Divided Season 3.

Chef Kelli Ferrell Says this is the Key to Good Grits | Food Fantasies | Oprah Winfrey Network

12/26/2020

kooking with kelli ferrell

Are you ready for another great moment with a friend of When We Speak TV? We get so many comments on our social media posts when we share our meal from Nana's Chicken and Waffles.
Did you know that the owner of Nana's Chicken and Waffles, Chef Kelli Ferrell, is also a support of When We Speak TV?

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If you are ever in the Atlanta area, be sure to stop by Kelli Ferrell's restaurant.... Nana's Chicken and Waffles...the food is oh so delicious!!!

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Oprah's Favorite Things Is Here!!!

Oprah is encouraging everyone to support black owned businesses all year-round with Oprah's 2020 Favorite Things.

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The Secret To Running A Successful Restaurant with Chef Kelli Ferrell of Nana's Chicken and Waffles

If you live in the Atlanta area and you have not been to Nana's Chicken N Waffles, you are missing out on some seriously good food.

Chef Elliott Farmer

I Can Make A Skillet of Southern Cornbread That Will Make You Slap Yo' Mama, Say Chef Elliott Farmer

Food Network multiple Cutthroat Kitchen star, Author, Speaker, Personality, and Radio Host, Chef Elliott Farmer, an Atlanta native, is honored to share his passion for cooking and his childhood collection of signature recipe tips with the community.

Official Trailer: Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All

12/24/2020

The two-hour documentary presents an in-depth look at the parallel lives of renowned singer Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina. Both faced similar struggles and turned to drugs and alcohol for relief from the pressures of being in the spotlight, before leaving the earth in the same tragic way. In a candid look at the ups and downs of their personal stories, and a celebration of their lives.

Official Trailer: Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All

Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All premieres on Saturday, February 6 at 8 p.m. EST on Lifetime.

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Tamar Braxton

Tamar Braxton Shares What Really Triggered Her Breakdown

Tamar Braxton (Braxton Family Values) appeared on the show and spoke about her personal struggle with depression and being fired from The Real

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The Unbelievable Truth About Singer/Actor Terrell Carter

When We Speak TV was very familiar with Terrell Carter's career as a singer and his appearance in several Tyler Perry productions, but we had no idea that there was a more surprising personal life story.

wendy williams

WENDY WILLIAMS STORY: WHAT A MESS!!!!

Talk show host Wendy Williams executive produces the biopic on her life, revealing the highs and lows she has experienced throughout the years.

Tamar Braxton Shares What Really Triggered Her Breakdown

12/23/2020

Have you heard? Taraji P Henson has a new Facebook watch series that focuses on conversations about mental heath in the black community. It's called Peace of Mind with Taraji. The show is host by the Empire star and her best friend, Tracie Jade.
Recently, Tamar Braxton (Braxton Family Values) appeared on the show and spoke about her personal struggle with depression and being fired from The Real

Peace Of Mind With Taraji airs on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9am PT/12pm ET on Facebook Watch.

Many people experience depression and suicidal thoughts, and we are super appreciative that Tamar has taken this moment to share her journey. We hope and pray that she is healing and growing from facing her challenges head on. Celebrities are people too so thank you Taraji for letting us average people realize that we are not alone and can overcome.

Tamar Braxon on Peace of Mind with Taraji

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Wendy Williams

WENDY WILLIAMS STORY: WHAT A MESS!!!!

Talk show host Wendy Williams executive produces the biopic on her life, revealing the highs and lows she has experienced throughout the years.

Gizelle Bryant

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Many of you many know Gizelle Bryant from the reality tv show, Realhousewives of Potomac. In addition to being a reality star, Gizelle is also making her mark as an author, with her new book, My Word.