July - 2019

KIRK FRANKLIN BIOPIC

Sony is taking us to church with an upcoming biopic about multi-platinum gospel singer Kirk Franklin. The film, currently untitled, is being produced by former Sony exec DeVon Franklin via his Franklin Entertainment banner, while Franklin will serve as an executive producer through his label Fo Yo Soul Entertainment. Brian Ivie (The Drop Box) has been tapped to write the film which will follow 14-time Grammy-winning artist from his humble beginning through his meteoric rise

PLAYWRIGHT JAVON OPHELIA BUTLER THE GREG DAVIS SHOW

Tune in Live Friday, July 26th at 1:00 p.m. and support our fellow Playwright Javon Ophelia Butler's guest appearance on the Bishop Greg Davis Show on The Word Network.

TORN COMING TO ATL

Tanya Lewis announces Annony Studios will be presenting her Church Stars Award Nominated Stage Play "TORN" this fall in the Griffin/ Atlanta Ga. Area. The cast will include 4 renowned Comediennes, Sylvia "Small Fire" Holloway (Atlanta, Ga), Trina Jeffrie "Sister Cantaloupe" (Dallas, Tz), Michelle "Mz. Wallstreet and the one and only Comedienne Tanya Lews who is also the producer and writer. For Casting send a bio & professional headshot to Tornproductionsllc@gmail.com

LOVE HAPPENS ON AMAZON PRIME

Tee Tunnel Harris announces her first short film “Love Happens” is officially on Amazon Prime. Produced by Tanesa Kassa and starring award-winning actor Calvin Cannon Jr and award-nominated Jordon Campbell, Lynnette Clement, Jasmine Jett, and Sterling Calhoun.

FIRST GOSPEL BIOPOC OF THE CLARK SISTERS STORY

The Clark Sisters were joined by Mary J. Blight on the AT&T stage at the 25th annual Essence Festival in New Orleans as they looked across at the women who play them in their forthcoming Lifetime biopic. The Gospel music icons are the subjects of a new Lifetime movie, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel, slated to arrive in 2020. The film is executive produced by Blige, Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott.

COMEDIAN DEMOND CHERRY

We love these shots of Church Stars Comedian of the Year Nominee Demond Cherry performing at the Wiley Comedy Club in Dayton, OH.

HOMEGROWN HONORS STACI HOLLOWAY

Congratulations to Staci Holloway on winning Comedian of Year in Dallas, Texas at Heaven 97's Homegrown Honors Awards.

REV RUFFUS WIT DA GOLDEN TOOTHFESS

Set to perform at the 2019 Church Stars Awards, Comedian in Character of the Year Larry Rodgers aka "Rev Ruffus Wit Da Golden Toothfess" comedy tour "Rawoil Family" kicked off this past weekend in Chicago. Along with comedy heavyweights Tony K and K-Mack, this is one show you want to see. More comedy dates to come, stay tuned!

BISHOP BUCKEY AND FRIENDS COMEDY SHOW

Church Stars award-winning comedian Steve Ward aka "Bishop Buckey" and Friends comedy show this weekend was a hit. Bishop Buckey stepped out in a new hairdo and shouting steps that included the Milly Rock and the Shoot. We know everybody was in stitches!

CHURCHY FOR NO REASON TOUR

The Churchy For No Reason Tour kicked off again this weekend in Chicago, with more tour dates set for the rest of the summer. Check out churchyfornoreason.com for a city near you.

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