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On April 4, Variety hosted its 2023 Power of Women Luncheon in New York City and honored a handful of trailblazing women across the entertainment industry, including a group of '90s music legends: TLC. On Tuesday, Variety presented the group with the legacy award. Accepting the award on TLC's behalf, four-time Grammy winner Chilli took a moment to reflect on the group's greatest accomplishments and most notable struggles as women of color in the recording industry.
"When you are a woman of color, it's real hard - it's a huge struggle."
"When you are a woman of color, it's real hard - it's a huge struggle," Chilli said of her 32 years in the music industry, according to Variety. Even at the height of TLC's fame in 1999, following the release of their chart-topping hit "No Scrubs," Chilli recalled being overlooked for career-changing opportunities that were, instead,...
On April 4, Variety hosted its 2023 Power of Women Luncheon in New York City and honored a handful of trailblazing women across the entertainment industry, including a group of '90s music legends: TLC. On Tuesday, Variety presented the group with the legacy award. Accepting the award on TLC's behalf, four-time Grammy winner Chilli took a moment to reflect on the group's greatest accomplishments and most notable struggles as women of color in the recording industry.
"When you are a woman of color, it's real hard - it's a huge struggle."
"When you are a woman of color, it's real hard - it's a huge struggle," Chilli said of her 32 years in the music industry, according to Variety. Even at the height of TLC's fame in 1999, following the release of their chart-topping hit "No Scrubs," Chilli recalled being overlooked for career-changing opportunities that were, instead,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Lifetime and A+E Networks released the first trailer for “TLC Forever,” a two-hour documentary detailing the rise and enduring legacy of the girl group.
In the trailer, remaining members Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas — Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes died after a car accident in 2002 — reflect on their meteoric rise to become the bestselling girl group of all time in America.
Having sold over 85 million records worldwide, the group soared to success, scored nine top 10 hits and winning over 35 major awards including the video of the year Award for “Waterfalls.” But amid the success came in-group fighting and obstacles that included external attacks, bankruptcy and illness. “How are we meant to fight against the world if we’re fighting internally?” the duo asks in the trailer.
“TLC Forever” is a celebration of how the group overcame challenges and tragedy including Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’ passing. After her death, the...
In the trailer, remaining members Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas — Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes died after a car accident in 2002 — reflect on their meteoric rise to become the bestselling girl group of all time in America.
Having sold over 85 million records worldwide, the group soared to success, scored nine top 10 hits and winning over 35 major awards including the video of the year Award for “Waterfalls.” But amid the success came in-group fighting and obstacles that included external attacks, bankruptcy and illness. “How are we meant to fight against the world if we’re fighting internally?” the duo asks in the trailer.
“TLC Forever” is a celebration of how the group overcame challenges and tragedy including Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’ passing. After her death, the...
- 4/4/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
On the heels of her successful self-titled limited docuseries, Lifetime and A+E Networks has greenlit “Janet Jackson: Family First.”
Serving as a continuation of the story told with Janet’s 2022 documentary, the series will follow the singer, songwriter, producer, and actor, as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, as well as her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance. The series is currently filming.
Executive producer Janet Jackson said, “I was touched by the love and support from the wonderful fans who enjoyed the documentary last year. I am excited to continue to share my story, and welcome fans into my life and the ‘Together Again’ tour. Thank you for your never-ending support, and I hope you enjoy the next chapter.”
“In this next chapter in the documentary, Janet and I are thrilled to welcome viewers on the road with...
Serving as a continuation of the story told with Janet’s 2022 documentary, the series will follow the singer, songwriter, producer, and actor, as she embarks on her 2023 “Together Again” tour, as well as her collaboration with brother Randy Jackson to reunite the family band after 40 years since their last performance. The series is currently filming.
Executive producer Janet Jackson said, “I was touched by the love and support from the wonderful fans who enjoyed the documentary last year. I am excited to continue to share my story, and welcome fans into my life and the ‘Together Again’ tour. Thank you for your never-ending support, and I hope you enjoy the next chapter.”
“In this next chapter in the documentary, Janet and I are thrilled to welcome viewers on the road with...
- 3/8/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Larry Barron, a veteran unscripted producer and executive, passed away suddenly on December 24. He was believed to be 55.
Barron co-created and executive produced alongside Mark Burnett, Ben Newmark and Dan Newmark the 2016 Fox reality series Coupled. He co-created and exec produced with Bill Diggins and Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas the 2010 VH1 unscripted series What Cilli Wants, starring Thomas, and also co-created/executive produced the Gsn shows Idiotest and Emogenius. What Chilli Wants stems from Barron’s four-year stint as SVP at FremanteMedia.
In 2002-03, Barron served as a producer on CBS’ The Amazing Race, a co-executive producer on Fox’s Paradise Hotel and a consultant on Upn’s America’s Top Model. He then segued to the executive ranks as VP of alternative programs for Upn, overseeing development and day-to-day production of reality series for the network.
“Every time I’ve worked with Larry, he brought a valuable ‘big picture’ perspective...
Barron co-created and executive produced alongside Mark Burnett, Ben Newmark and Dan Newmark the 2016 Fox reality series Coupled. He co-created and exec produced with Bill Diggins and Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas the 2010 VH1 unscripted series What Cilli Wants, starring Thomas, and also co-created/executive produced the Gsn shows Idiotest and Emogenius. What Chilli Wants stems from Barron’s four-year stint as SVP at FremanteMedia.
In 2002-03, Barron served as a producer on CBS’ The Amazing Race, a co-executive producer on Fox’s Paradise Hotel and a consultant on Upn’s America’s Top Model. He then segued to the executive ranks as VP of alternative programs for Upn, overseeing development and day-to-day production of reality series for the network.
“Every time I’ve worked with Larry, he brought a valuable ‘big picture’ perspective...
- 12/27/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Tonight's The night! Will you be tuning in, or, at least, have your DVR set to record so you can watch it later? VH1's Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story premieres tonight, Monday, October 21 at 9pm. It stars Keke Palmer as Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Drew Sidora as Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Lil' Mama as the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Evan Ross plays Dallas Austin, and Donny Boaz is TLC's manager Bill Diggins. Carl Anthony Payne II is playing Antonio 'L.A.' Reid, and Rochelle Aytes is cast as Perri 'Pebbles' Reid. Charles Stone...
- 10/21/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Here are 2 new promos for VH1's Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story, which stars Keke Palmer as Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Drew Sidora as Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Lil' Mama as the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Evan Ross plays Dallas Austin, and Donny Boaz is TLC's manager Bill Diggins. Carl Anthony Payne II is playing Antonio 'L.A.' Reid, and Rochelle Aytes is cast as Perri 'Pebbles' Reid. Charles Stone III (Drumline, Paid in Full, Mr. 3000) directs, from a script penned by screenwriter Kate Lanier (What’s...
- 10/14/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Here's the second trailer for VH1's biopic on pop/hip hop/R&B group TLC, titled Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story. In the telepic, Keke Palmer is Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Drew Sidora is Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and and Lil' Mama is playing the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Evan Ross plays Dallas Austin, and Donny Boaz will play TLC's manager Bill Diggins. Carl Anthony Payne II is playing Antonio 'L.A.' Reid and Rochelle Aytes was cast as Perri 'Pebbles' Reid. Charles Stone...
- 8/27/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
An update on VH1's in-development biopic on pop/hip hop/R&B group TLC, which the network announced, last November, would begin shooting in early 2013, with casting underway at the time. From a VH1 press release, screenwriter Kate Lanier (What’s Love Got To Do With It, Set it Off, Beauty Shop) penned the screenplay for the film, which is currently untitled (Untitled TLC Biopic), and it said that Chilli and T-Boz had signed on as consultants and executive producers of the movie, along with Bill Diggins and Maggie Malina, as well as Alexander Motlagh for Pop Films. Thanks to a tip from reader Cordell, in the red carpet...
- 2/10/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
VH1 is the latest basic cable network to get into the TV movie business this year, following similar forays by TNT, Cmt, Bet and, to some extent, USA Network. VH1 is planning a series of biopics about musicians and pop culture icons. First off is a movie about the 1990s R&B/hip-hop/pop trio TLC. The two surviving members of the group, Chilli and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, will serve as consultants and executive produce with Bill Diggins and Maggie Malina. Kate Lanier (What’s Love Got To Do With It) has signed on to write the movie. VH1 ventured into scripted programming earlier this year with the series Single Ladies, which was kicked off by a two-hour movie.
- 12/1/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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