August 1, 2024

TV ONE’S NEW DOCU-SERIES “RAISING FAME” FEATURING FANTASIA

Sylvester August 1, 2024

Popular docu-series “Raising Fame” takes center stage this Sunday, August 4, at 10 PM ET / 9 PM C on TV One. Hosted by celebrity moms Lucille O’Neal (mom of Shaquille O’Neal) and Sonya Curry (mom of Stephen, Seth, and Sydel Curry),.

“Raising Fame” delves beyond the glitz and glamour to provide a unique perspective in the words of both the parents and celebrated children themselves. Winning American Idol at just 19-year-old marked the beginning of a grueling road to stardom for award-winning singer/actress Fantasia Barrino. She credits her mom with helping her overcome the obstacles and turning her into the accomplished woman she is today.

This season also includes an impressive lineup of award-winning athletes, musicians, actors, and their families including Usher, Shaquille O’Neal, John Legend, Jon Batiste, Kevin Durant, the late Chadwick Boseman, and more. 

From heartwarming anecdotes to candid conversations, “Raising Fame” will give viewers a deeper understanding of the dedication, sacrifice, and love that contributed to the success of these remarkable individuals in their rise to fame.

TRAP

Sylvester August 1, 2024

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a new experience in the world of M. Night Shyamalan—“Trap”—featuring performances by rising music star Saleka Shyamalan. A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event. Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, “Trap” stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill. The film is produced by Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock and M. Night Shyamalan. The executive producer is Steven Schneider. The director of photography is Sayombhu Mukdeeprom (“Call Me by Your Name”). The production designer is Debbie de Villa (“The Hating Game”). It is edited by Noëmi Preiswerk and the music is by Herdĭs Stefănsdŏttir (“Knock at the Cabin”). The music supervisor is Susan Jacobs (“Old”); the costume designer is Caroline Duncan (“Old”). The casting is by Douglas Aibel (“Asteroid City”). Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Blinding Edge Pictures Production, An M. Night Shyamalan Film: “Trap.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in theaters only nationwide on August 9, 2024 and internationally beginning on 1 August, 2024. View Less