LIFETIME UNVEILS TWO NEW MOVIES FROM GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SINGER, ACTRESS AND ENTREPRENEUR
TONI BRAXTON
AS PART OF HER PRODUCTION
DEAL WITH LIFETIME / A+E GLOBAL MEDIA
TONI BRAXTON’S HE WASN’T MAN ENOUGH, INSPIRED BY HER CHART-TOPPING SONG, PREMIERES NOV 22 WITH BRAXTON STARRING ALONGSIDE ESSENCE ATKINS AND YVETTE NICOLE BROWN AS PART OF THE NETWORK’S LOVE OF A LIFETIME
NOVEMBER ROMANCE MOVIE SLATE
THE SECOND FILM, TONI BRAXTON’S BREATHE AGAIN, STARRING BRAXTON, ATKINS AND CREE SUMMER,
IS SET FOR A 2026 DEBUT
Following the network’s announcement of a multi-picture deal with Grammy® Award winner Toni Braxton (Unbreak My Heart, Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story), Lifetime is debuting two films under the partnership: He Wasn’t Man Enough and Breathe Again. Expanding her iconic music into powerful, female-driven storytelling, Braxton serves as both star and executive producer, collaborating with an ensemble cast to deliver stories that embody strength, sisterhood, and second chances.
Set to premiere Saturday, November 22 at 8/7cas part of the network’s Love of a Lifetime November romance movie slate, Toni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough, stars Braxton alongside NAACP Image Award nominee Essence Atkins (The Noel Diaries, First Wives Club) and Emmy® nominee Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, The Mayor). Braxton plays bestselling author Mel Montgomery, whose world unravels when she discovers her boyfriend Richard (Thomas Cadrot, The Night Agent) has been deceiving her. When Mel learns Richard is now engaged to her estranged college friend Monica (Atkins), the two women, with the help of Mel’s loyal best friend Candy (Brown), set aside old wounds to stand together. What begins as betrayal becomes a story of resilience and solidarity—proving Richard picked the wrong trio to mess with. Because in the end, it was never about the man who failed them, but the women who chose each other. Always and without question… sisters over misters.
Debuting in 2026, Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again, reunites Braxton with Atkins who will be joined by Emmy® Award winner Cree Summer (A Different World, Rugrats). The film follows three women—Jennifer (Braxton), Vanessa (Summer), and Evelyn (Atkins)—who meet as contestants on a reality dating show and suffer heartbreak under the spotlight. Their shared rejection sparks an unlikely sisterhood that carries them from Los Angeles to a new life in Seattle. There, they navigate fresh starts, second chances, and the messy, hilarious realities of dating, friendship, and family. Jennifer rediscovers her voice as an artist, Vanessa rebuilds her interior design business while opening herself to love again, and Evelyn faces her grief by daring to embrace joy and possibility. Along the way, the women learn that while romance may come and go, female friendship is the love story that lasts a lifetime.
Both films are executive produced by Toni Braxton, Tanya Lopez and Kenneth Crear for Lifetime. Stan Brooks directs and executive produces both movies. Toni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough is executive produced by Gemma Martini, and Jonathan Shore and produced by Lighthouse Pictures from a script written by Aireka Muse, Tara Knight, and Angela Nissel. Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again is executive produced by Howard Braunstein from a script written by Nikita Hamilton.
Serial Entrepreneur & MTV Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Star, Karlie Redd, Celebrates the Grand Opening of Her Bold New Lounge Concept, “Redd Room Bistro” with Spice, the Queen of Dancehall
On Sunday, September 28th, Actress/Serial Entrepreneur, and MTV’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star, Karlie Redd, celebrated the grand opening of her new highly anticipated restaurant, Red Room Bistrolocated at 255 Trinity Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303. The vibrant TV personality turned Restaurantercelebrated the momentous occasionalongside her business partner, Ace Carrington, close family and friends.
Guests were dressed in their finest attire and were greeted outside by Karlie making a grand entrance alongside her daughter, Jasmine Ellis, with anexuberant drumline performance by the Jonesboro High School Majestic Marching Cardinals, which left the crowd in awe. Immediately following her stunning entrance, Pastor Stephanie Jennings of the Harvest Tabernacle Church, rendered a powerful prayer that left not a dry eye in the room,followed by a moving speech from State Representative Eric Bell II, one of the second largest state reps in the history of Clayton County, who praised Karlie for creating job opportunities and revitalizing Downtown Atlanta with her latest restaurant venture.
With well over 100+ people in attendance–a powerful group of Atlanta’s elite and beyond came out to celebrate Karlie’s success, including Grammy Nominated Artist, and TV Personality, Spice, the Queen of Dancehall, who surprised herfellowMTV Love & Hip Hop Atlantaco-star with her presence. Additional guests included: Beauty Mogul, Cliff Vmir, Viral Influencer, Big Sexy, Fox 5 Porta Show Host, Portia Burner, Serial Entrepreneur, K. Botchy, Culture & Culinary Creator, Jaaion Barnes, Restauranter, Ebony Austin, Recording Artist, International Nova, and his wife, Cristina Nova among others.
Spice delivered a heartfelt speech, beaming with pride, toasting to the success of Red Room Bistro. With tunes spun by DJ Pancake, guests enjoyed delectable cuisine prepared byRed Room Bistro’s Executive Chef, Chef Teddy Lopez such as the Velvet Vixen Chicken and Waffles, Salmon bites, Red Room’s Hot Honey Signature Wings, and Smash burgers paired, with signature house drinks such as the Superman and Karlie’s Red Hot Martini.
Inspired by Karlie Redd’s father and late stepmother, who owned a successful restaurant for decades and ignited her lifelong passion for hospitality, Red Room Bistro is designed to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience, pairing elevated cuisine with exceptional customer service that sets it apart from Atlanta’s current dining scene. Red Room Bistro’s grand opening signified that it is destined to become one of Atlanta’s premiere new lounge destinations, with its elevated, immersive experience that blends elevated cuisine with unforgettable hospitality. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 PM to 2 AM, and Sundays from 5 PM to 12 AM ET, the bistro features a luxury lounge aesthetic curated by Restaurateur and Designer Ty Young. The space embodies an upscale ambiance embodying Karlie Redd’s bold persona, with a beautiful sultry red color palette, stylish décor, and an atmosphere perfect for a girls’ night out, a romantic date, or a lively evening as a place where friends and family can gather.
Karlie Redd, her daughter Jasmine Ellis, and granddaughter
Specializing in fine dining with a twist, Red Room Bistro introduces signature experiences like its “Bunnies and Bubbles Brunch” on Sundays from 12 PM to 4 PM ET for guests to enjoy premiere service and indulgent dishes, including one of the menu’s standouts: Thick, delectable slices of buttery French toast topped with sweet, macerated strawberries, finished with a crunchy, cinnamon crumble, drizzled with a touch of vanilla syrup; dusted with powdered sugar for the ultimate indulgence. The full menu features an eclectic mix of tapas-style offerings, from American style wings and burgers to Caribbean-inspired dishes, ensuring every guest leaves with a lasting impression of flavor, style, and sophistication.
International Nova, and his wife, Cristina Nova
For both Karlie and Ace, Red Room Bistro is more than just a business – it’s an ode to family and legacy. The two Trinidadian raised entrepreneurs’ connection as a force in the dining industry is rooted in their love for food and creating memorable experiences. The two, who have had major success with their first dining establishment, Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles, are excited to create a Bistro experience that merges their cultures’ love and admiration for food and fellowship with an upscale twist unlike anything Atlanta has experienced before.
As a self-taught restauranter, Ace, has become an emerging figure in the restaurant industry and dining world, gaining a reputation for creating and operating well over seven highly successful restaurant franchises, especially within the city of Atlanta, such as Crescent City Kitchen, Spice House, Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles, and many more. A venture that started in 2018 from a pivot to diversify his business portfolio outside of the real estate industry, has led Ace to become one of Atlanta’s go-to entrepreneurs developing and sustaining dining experiences within the city.
“I’m excited to join forces again with Karlie on this venture,” says Ace.“The restaurant industry can be both challenging and oversaturated, but our focus is clear–delivering great quality food and even greater customer service. Atlanta often carries a stigma of poor service, and we want to change that narrative by setting a new standard.”
Karlie Redd, a serial entrepreneur with a vast knowledge of restaurant experience brings her own expertise to the business, as a co-owner and operator of the Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles franchise based in College Park GA, where she has created a partnership that’s built on mutual respect, and a shared vision to provide quality customer service, which is a growing concern in Atlanta’s dining scene. Together, they promise to deliver an unforgettable American/Caribbean infused experience that establishes an expectation that is as much about quality and customer experience as it is about great food.
“Food and quality service have been a passion of mine since childhood,” Karlie Redd says. “With Red Room Bistro, I wanted to create more than just a restaurant. I wanted to create an experience. This will be a vibe unlike anything else in Atlanta, where great food, atmosphere, and unforgettable moments all come together.”
The restaurant’s unique concept is the perfect fit for Atlanta’s vibrant food scene, offering an upscale twist for a variety of audiences. The Bistro is slated to diversify Atlanta’s dining scene with a new twist of assorted menu options and unique in-house experiences, ushering in a new era of fine dining and exceptional service that is ensured to leave guests impressed with memorable quality service.
“The Last Frontier” follows Frank Remnick (Jason Clarke), the lone U.S. Marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska. Remnick’s jurisdiction is turned upside down when a prison transport plane crashes in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates. Tasked with protecting the town he’s vowed to keep safe, he begins to suspect the crash wasn’t an accident, but the first step of a well-crafted plan with far-reaching and devastating implications.
In addition to Clarke, the ensemble cast includes Dominic Cooper (“The Gold”), Haley Bennett (“The Magnificent Seven”), Simone Kessell (“Yellowjackets”), Dallas Goldtooth (“Reservation Dogs”), and Tait Blum (“For All Mankind”), with Academy Award Nominee and multi-Emmy Award winner Alfre Woodard (“Clemency”).
Hailing from Apple Studios, “The Last Frontier” is executive produced by Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio, who also serve as writers, alongside Clarke, Laura Benson (“The Big C”), Glenn Kessler (“Bloodline”), Albert Kim (“Nikita”) and series episodic director Sam Hargrave (“Extraction”).
The 10-episode thriller will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Friday, October 10, 2025, followed by one new episode weekly through December 5, 2025 exclusively on Apple TV+.
Rising Atlanta hip-hop artist Ruth Moably gives up the glamorous life to start anew in rural Tennessee, where she cares for Naomi, her surrogate mother and meets the man of her dreams.
The Atlanta Funk Fest will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Wolf Creek Amphitheater in College Park, GA. The lineup includes Ashanti, Trey Songz, Tamar Braxton, Young Dro, Youngbloodz, and Ro James, with more artists to be announced. Tickets are available for purchase on FunkFestTour.com and Etix.com.
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