Growing up in Queens, New York, Christopher Reid couldn't stay away from the underground hip hop movement. He met Chris Martin and together they formed Kid 'N Play - a duo that would become a pioneer in mainstream hip hop. Their success garnered them leading roles in House Party, the hit movie that would take the country by storm and fully introduce hip hop to popular culture. With a three-picture deal, platinum records, and even a Saturday morning cartoon series, it seemed as if Kid 'N Play would be around for years to come. But they broke up in 1993 to pursue ...
He was a successful musician-turned-actor who won roles in hit TV shows and over fifteen feature films. But a November 2001 motorcycle accident paralyzed Daryl "Chill" Mitchell and put his dreams on hold. The incredible story of how Mitchell has triumphed over his disability and continued his career.
Jaimee Foxworth was leading as normal of a life she could when she was playing the role of Judy Winslow in the sitcom "Family Matters." But the stability and the money that came from her job melted away after she was mysteriously fired from the show in the middle of the series. Desperate for money and an acting gig, Jaimee turned to adult films and developed a drug habit, but after hitting rock bottom, Jaimee experienced a powerful transformation. Find out from Jaimee herself what really happened during those troubled times and how she has turned her life around.
As a young girl growing up in the projects of Youngstown, Ohio, Omarosa couldn't have imagined that she would be crowned "The Most Hated Woman of Reality TV." But after her appearance and subsequent dismissal on the hit series The Apprentice, the former White House appointee found herself in a flurry of negative publicity. Discover the true reality of the woman America loves to hate... Omarosa.
Taimak Taimak was only 19 when he starred in the cult movie The Last Dragon. Soon he was spending time with celebrities like Janet Jackson. See how he dealt with the pressures of overnight stardom.
What is it like to be plucked from obscurity and thrust into the national limelight? Life After-Eva Marcille is the story of a reluctant model show hopeful who felt she might be too short and too average to make the cut. Once selected we all watched this awkward young girl turn into a graceful butterfly and become the first African American winner of America's Next Top Model. Now a successful actress and grounded individual, Life After-Eva Marcille takes a look at Eva's life since winning America's Next Top Model and what her dreams and aspirations are for the future.
It is difficult to imagine the amount of attention the romance and marriage Star Jones & Al Reynolds garnered. For a time, they were America's IT couple whose every move and every miscue was dissected and reported. They were America's tabloid sweethearts until...they weren't! Life After-Al Reynolds shows what Al is up to since his very public divorce. Al gives us the real story on Star and all those persistent rumors. Now a respected economics and finance professor living in South Florida, Al talks candidly about his life with Star and his life today. This is the ...
This is the rich story of 5 childhood friends from the projects in Boston who went on to become child stars when they formed New Edition in their early teens. This boy band caught fire and made them national celebrities overnight. When corrupt management and inter-band fighting forced New Edition to break up all seemed lost for Ricky Bell, Mike Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe. Life After-Bell Biv DeVoe tells the story of BBD's triumphant rise from the ashes to New Edition to become a musical sensation in their own right. Fusing R&B and rap music, BBD forged a sound all their ...
What's it like to be plucked from obscurity and thrust into the national limelight? Life After "American Idol" is the story of an amazing singer who knew in his heart that he could be a star...all he needed was for the right people to hear him sing. Little did he know that all of America would soon be calling him "The Velvet Teddy Bear." After a friend convinced him to audition, Ruben Studdard quickly became a star on the #1 rated TV show, American Idol, and ended up edging out Idol hopeful, Clay Aiken, by the closest margin in the show's history. Now a successful ...
The child star highway is littered with the wreckage of many an actor who could never cope with growing up. Malcolm-Jamal Warner has not only made the transition to adult actor, he has done so with grace and aplomb. Malcolm has arrived as an actor and a musician by embracing the stardom 'Theo' from The Cosby Show gave him rather than rejecting it. Life After "The Cosby Show" looks at the artist and the person Malcolm has grown into.
Before she became a tabloid fixture, Shar Jackson enjoyed a long career as an actress, with roles in Good Burger and most notably playing Niecy on the UPN series Moesha. Then her boyfriend and children's father, Kevin Federline, left her for one of superstars ever, Britney Spears. Find out how Shar turned her misfortune into an opportunity. Don't miss your chance to hear the truth as we explore Shar's Life After Kevin Federline.
Marla Gibbs didn't begin her acting career until the age of 41, but since then she has been seen on television sets all across America. Originally known for her role as Florence, the no-nonsense maid in the classic sit-com The Jeffersons, Marla Gibbs soared as the producer and star of 80's hit show 227. Her career as well as her outreach activities continue to flourish as we tell the story of this living legend.
BernNadette Stanis - Life After "Good Times" Hailing from the Brownsville projects in Brooklyn, BernNadette Stanis' parents always taught her that she could do anything she put her mind to. Stanis took that lesson to heart and landed the role of Thelma on Good Times, making her the first black "It" girl on TV. Stylish, classy, and intelligent, Thelma was the essence of BernNadette Stanis and a role model to thousands of young women. With years of acting and performing in films, stage plays, and on TV, BernNadette has added "author" to her repertoire with 3 must-read ...
Ernest Thomas - Life After "What's Happening!!" A small town boy from Gary, Indiana, headed to the big city of New York and was accepted into the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After that, there was no stopping Ernest Thomas! Next came Broadway, then Hollywood where Thomas would star as Raj in the hit sensation sitcom, What's Happening!! Ernest continued his success with his portrayal of eccentric and hilarious Mr. Omar on Everybody Hates Chris. Now with one published book under his belt and another one on the way, Ernest is in heavy demand to star in ...
Karyn White - Life After "Superwoman" Karyn White was a red-hot pop icon with her string of chart-topping hits including "Superwoman," the anthem of female empowerment, when she fell in love with and married renowned producer Terry Lewis. She decided to retire from the public eye to be a mother and live the married life. Now single and sexy as ever, she's at a perfect point in her life to stage a comeback.
Mablean Ephriam - Life After "Divorce Court" During her seven years as the presiding judge on the courtroom series Divorce Court, Judge Mablean Ephriam was famously known for her tough love, her witty comebacks, and her trademark phrase, "Look deep before you leap." She has had an incredible journey that began in Mississippi and includes working as a Prison Correctional Officer, helping curb domestic violence, and touring the world sharing her wisdom and life's lessons. Life After will tell these stories and more!
Episode 406 Camille Winbush - Life After "The Bernie Mac Show" Camille Winbush made her onscreen debut at age 2, but hit her big break at 11 years old as "Vanessa," Bernie Mac's no-nonsense niece on The Bernie Mac Show. Despite having to struggle with the loss of Mac in 2008, Winbush has built an incredible career as an actress, businesswoman, and teen spokesmodel. An incredible young woman, Winbush's talent, ambition, and compassion have made her an inspirational role model to her generation.
Regina Belle - Life After "A Whole New World" In 1992, Regina Belle enchanted audiences across the world by lending her voice to the song "A Whole New World," in Disney's Aladdin. The single was only one luminous point in her impressive musical career, in which she glided from opera to R&B to gospel, gaining accolades at every turn. A survivor of brain cancer, Belle continues to be a formidable talent, throwing her heart and soul into religion and gospel with a spirit as immortal as her music.
Marion Jones - Life After "The Olympics" At one point, Olympic medalist Marion Jones was the fastest woman on Earth and an inspiration to every girl. But her whole world fell apart after it was discovered that she had used performance enhancing drugs - she was stripped of her medals, banned from track and field, and sent to prison. Now she's on the road to redemption and Life After will be there every step of the way.
Dionne Warwick - Life After "That's What Friends Are For" Born into a family of Gospel musicians in East Orange, New Jersey, Dionne Warwick began singing at six years old in her family's church. Warwick's career spans an illustrious four decades and is renowned as an international pop and soul music legend. A five-time Grammy winner, Warwick has an impressive track record of 56 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 List. One of the greatest hitmakers of her time, she is best known for her hits "I Say A Little Prayer" and "That's What Friends Are For." Recently, Warwick ...
Tiffany Pollard - Life After "I Love New York" The original "HBIC" of reality television, audiences everywhere fell in love with Tiffany "New York" Pollard when she appeared on the VH1 hit show "Flavor of Love" Seasons 1 and 2, where she was best known for her over-the-top catfights and sharp tongue. By far the breakout star of the series, Pollard was given two more spin-offs, further entertaining audiences with her outrageous personality. Since becoming notorious on VH1, Pollard has appeared in the 2008 comedy "First Sunday" alongside Ice Cube and is pursuing a ...