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The Rise and Shine: Ladies Who Brunch event created and curated by actress, producer and creator Malinda Williams took place over the weekend at the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood. The afternoon brunch gathered dynamic and accomplished women from all genres and influence in entertainment, executives and small business owners to network and celebrate black excellence. VIP guests in attendance included Niecy Nash, Vanessa Estelle Williams, Koshie Mills, Monique Coleman, Alexis Kerr and more!  Actress Malinda Williams (Photo Credit: Arnold Turner) The 2nd annual event was a hybrid, inclusive of an in-person brunch and a virtual experience hosted by Porsha Monique. Malinda's co-hosts of the Rise and Shine event were powerhouse celebrity publicist and TV Personality Kita Williams and best-selling author, transformational speaker and Editor-In-Chief of Cheryl Magazine, Cheryl P. Williamson. The women in attendance understood the assignment of celebrating sisterhood and female empowerment. The brunch was lavishly decorated with beautiful white and blush floral centerpieces. A decadent buffet of tasty bites was provided and an atmosphere of transparency was created with an exchange of inspirational energy that was palpable. "The energy I felt was beyond words. Sisterhood was the heartbeat and focus. The bonds that were created in the room will never be broken,” says actress and event creator, Malinda Williams. “The intent of The Rise and Shine brunch was to leave inspired and encouraged.” The RISE And SHINE: Ladies Who Brunch was hosted by philanthropist and actress Monique Coleman, with a special guest performance of “Sista” by actress Vanessa Estelle Williams who received a standing ovation. The powerhouse panelists included Alexis Kerr VP of (Hallmark Mahogany), Melissa Butler creator of the (Lip Bar), actress Malinda Williams and Koshie Mills (Heirs of Afrika) served as panel moderator. Also, actress Niecy Nash gave an impromptu inspirational message to the women in attendance. Every woman received curated “Authentically HER” boxes. Inside each box was a gold coin which represented developing and keeping a prosperous mindset, a bracelet to be worn as a daily reminder to affirm yourself with love, 2 affirmation cards and a pen to write affirmations of encouragement. The women were asked to exchange their cards with the woman next to them as an intentional action of being your sister’s keeper. The Rise and Shine: Ladies Who Brunch event is made possible by the generous support of its sponsors, Cadillac and Hallmark Mahogany. KEYWORDS Ladies Who Brunch - Rise and Shine Ladies Who Bruch - Malinda Williams - Niecy Nash - Vanessa Estelle Williams - Koshie Mills - Cheryl Magazine - Cadillac - Hallmark Mahogany - what is black excellence - black women entrepreneurs brunch - empowering black women - black women in business - black women in Hollywood - how to become a successful black business woman - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV - Speak TV READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED Chef Kelli Ferrell Shares The Secret Of Her Successful Restaurant In Atlanta  Daughter of Award Winning Music Legend, Diana Ross, Shares What Makes Her Happy We had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross and she was so super cool and down to earth! We feel so blessed for this opportunity and hope that this interview inspires you!!!!  Shamari DeVoe Speaks About Releasing A New Book and The Need for Women Empowerment In The Entertainment Industry Shamari DeVoe member of Certified Platinum Pop/ R&B Group Blaque said The Entertainment Industry Needs More Women Empowerment.
“GAMES PEOPLE PLAY” PREMIERES EXCLUSIVELY ON BET STARTING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 WITH NEW EPISODES AVAILABLE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT AT 10 PM ET/PT Today BET released the trailer for season two of the basketball drama, Games People Play. The second season of “Games People Play” premieres Tuesday, October 19, at 10 PM ET/PT. Based on the popular book by Angela Burt-Murray “Games Divas Play,” “Games People Play” is a sexy, stylized one-hour drama about the L.A. high life, featuring a cast of characters where everyone plays to win, including a basketball player navigating both his equally rocky personal life and NBA career, a newly appointed team marketing executive who’s got a lot to prove, a tenacious journalist desperately seeking the truth and a struggling actress with a scandalous past. The talented ensemble cast includes Karrueche Tran, Lauren London in a limited role, Sarunas J. Jackson, Karen Obilom, Parker McKenna Posey, Jackie Long, and Kendall Kyndall and Brandi Denise. In addition, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Vanessa Simmons, Shaun Robinson, Kevin Jackson, Barry Brewer, and Monti Washington reprise their recurring roles, with Cynthia Bailey, Nazanin Mandi, Ro Parrish, Hitman Holla, Leon, and Calvin Seabrooks to guest star in the ten-episode drama. #GamesPeoplePlay.  Games People Play cast includes:· LAUREN LONDON plays “Vanessa King” (limited role), a loyal yet skeptical wife who married her high school sweetheart as he was being drafted into the nation’s premiere professional basketball league. · SARUNAS J. JACKSON plays “Marques King,” who is an all-star baller that was able to prepare himself for all aspects of life as a professional basketball player, except the women. · JACKIE LONG plays “Kareem Johnson,” Marques’ best friend and assistant, is a former college basketball standout once destined for fame and fortune. · KARRUECHE TRAN plays “Eden Lazlo,” the LA Vipers owner’s daughter and newly named VP of basketball operations, who further complicates Marques King’s love life. · PARKER MCKENNA POSEY plays “Laila James,” a cunning and alluring, yet struggling actress. When she realizes that she is never going to get ahead based on pure talent, she decides to embrace her sexy, flashy side to get ahead on social media. She finds that in LA, fame is the ultimate drug. · KAREN OBILOM plays “Nia Bullock,” a quick-witted, smart and savvy blogger, who gets a new job that she thinks is going to launch her long-dreamed-of journalism career. However, as it turns out, this new job pulls her into the world of celebrity gossip – big names, high stakes and never-ending scandal. · BRANDI DENISE plays “Quanisha”, Kareem’s feisty girlfriend who will do anything to protect him and their relationship. She is not to be messed with and is always ready to hook you up with a tight weave or some box braids in a minute. · KENDALL KYNDALL plays “Marquis ‘MJ’ Jackson,” Nia’s faithful assistant, but also one of her best friends. These two have the type of relationship where they can practically finish each other’s sentences. “GAMES PEOPLE PLAY” is executive produced by Tracey Edmonds of Edmonds Entertainment, Angela Burt-Murray and Vanessa Middleton. Middleton also serves as the showrunner on the series. For more information, viewers can log on to BET.com and join the conversation by following @BET on all social platforms. KEYWORDS Games People Play - games people play season 2 - cast of games people play - karrueche tran games people play - games people play trailer - cynthia bailey in games people play - barry brewster games people play - monti washington games people play - games people play series - kendall kyndall games people play - lauren london games people play - When We Speak TV - Jermaine Sain - Speak TV - BET series - when does games people play come back on READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED Cynthia Bailey (The Real Housewives of Atlanta) and Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) Cynthia Bailey and Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV at the official grand opening of The Breakfast Boys in College Park, Georgia  The 'TEA' on Janet Jackson's 2 Night (4 Hours) Documentary on Lifetime The new Janet Jackson documentary has been in the making for 3 years and is said to feature never seen before footage with some of Janet's closest friends, like Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul, and Missy Elliott.  Conversation With The Cast of 'Johnson' on Bounce TV  STARZ hosted a star-studded Red Carpet World Premiere Screening and Concert event in celebration of the new original series “BMF'' at the Cellairis Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia. “BMF '' was produced in Atlanta and Detroit, where the real-life Black Mafia Family that inspired the series had bases of operation from the 1980-2000s. In homage to the true legends, attendees wore all-black attire to the outdoor event. The evening began with guests viewing the first episode of BMF, which will premiere on STARZ on Sunday, September 26. Following the premiere screening, series Executive Producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “BMF” recurring star Snoop Dogg and others performed. Guests enjoyed live performances of the “BMF”main title song “Wish Me Luck” performed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Moneybagg Yo and Snoop Dogg.  Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Executive Producer Photo Credit: Courtesy of STARZ In addition to the musical performers, attendees included “BMF” Executive Producer and Writer Randy Huggins and cast members Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Ajiona Alexus, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Myles Truitt, Steve Harris, La La Anthony and Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight. Special guests at the premiere screening and concert included T.I., 2 Chainz, Flo Rida, Young Thug, Gunna, Monica, Kandi Burruss, Killa Mike, Jacob Latimore, South Side, Reginae Carter, Toya Johnson, Jamira “Cuban Link” Haines, G Herbo, Mimi Faust, Ari Fletcher, Pee, Ty Young, Lecrae, Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Clifton Powell, DC Young Fly, Charles Oakley, Angela Simmons, Blue “Pretty Ricky”, David Banner, Jacquees and STARZ, President and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch. Photo Credit: Courtesy of STARZKEYWORDS black mafia family - black mafia family members - jermel howard bmf - BMF on Starz - Starz - 50 cent BMF - cast of BMF Starz - black mafia family cast - big meech - black mafia family members - black mafia family premeire atlanta 2021 - black mafia family premiere atlanta housewives - kandi burruss - BMF on Starz - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV - Speak TV - la la anthony bmf - snoop dogg bmf - russell hornsby bmf -myles truitt bmf - eric kofi abrefa - BMF Imdb READERS OF THIS ARTICLE ALSO ENJOYED Actor Jermel Howard Plays Rapper Treach in Salt-N-Pepa Biopic Lifetime’s Salt-N-Pepa biopic stars G.G. Townson and Laila Odom as Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton. Additionally, the limited series also includes Cleveland Berto as music producer Hurby Azor, Jermel Howard as rapper Treach, and Monique Paul as DJ Spinderella.  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, Salt N Pepa Lifetime movie and more.  Brat Loves Judy Premiere Party Brought Out Many Celebrities Brat Loves Judy brings audiences a never-before-seen look into the world of hip-hop artist, Da Brat, and her girlfriend Jesseca “Judy” Dupart, the owner and CEO of Kaleidoscope Hair Products, as they navigate their new relationship.  During a virtual press conference for the Lifetime movie, Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star addresses her baby bump.
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