As reported here, after scoring ratings wins for Lifetime courtesy of her biopic ‘Unbreak My Heart’ and the biographical film, ‘Faith Under Fire,’ R&B veteran Toni Braxton flexed her acting muscle once more for the network via the November 24th-aired holiday film, ‘Every Day Is Christmas.’

Sharing the screen with the likes of Michael Jai White, sister Towanda Braxton, and more, the film – inspired by Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol,” saw the diva portray a shrewd businesswoman whose other worldly experiences force her to embrace the spirit of the season.

While ratings reports were delayed due to Thanksgiving, refreshed news indicates Toni’s faithful fans – affectionately called #ToniTigers, helped the songstress claw her way to yet another ratings winner for the network.  Details inside:

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Toni Braxton wins again at Lifetime!

Just two years after raking in major ratings with the network’s made-for-TV adaptation of her autobiography, ‘Unbreak My Heart:  The Toni Braxton Story,’ the Grammy winner flexed her acting muscle and lured in top viewership by bringing another important female figure’s story to life via film.

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After scoring ratings wins for Lifetime aboard the made-for-TV films ‘Every Day is Christmas,’ ‘Faith Under Fire,’ and the biographical ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ R&B icon Toni Braxton returns to the network as star and executive producer of ‘Fallen Angels Murder Club.’

Based on the ‘Hollis Morgan Mystery’ franchise by R. Franklin James, ‘Fallen’ is a multi-movie series that has April premiere dates attached to its first two installments – ‘Friends to Die For’ and ‘Heroes and Felons.’

Ahead of the former’s premiere on Saturday (April 2), Lifetime has lifted the lid on an extended sneak peek at the flick.

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Despite criticism over costuming, casting, and the controversy surrounding the portrayal (or lack thereof) of group member DJ Spinderella, female Rap pioneers Salt-N-Pepa‘s Lifetime biopic soldiered on to small screens Saturday (January 23).

The Mario Van Peebles-directed endeavor – executive produced by Queen Latifah as well as the group’s members Cheryl ‘Salt’ James and Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton – chronicled the duo’s rise in the male-dominated Hip Hop world and even spotlighted a number of personal struggles the ladies endured along the way.

Their lives played out alongside a soundtrack of their greatest hits (i.e. ‘Push It,’ ‘Whatta Man,’ ‘Shoop,’ etc.), look inside to see just how many people tuned in for the action.

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Having scored ratings winners with a bevy of biographical films related to top female music artists over the last few years (see:  Aaliyah, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, and more), Lifetime is hoping rub a few more hits out of their magic lamp as it’s been announced they have ordered yet another set of music themed programs.

In addition to the previously announced biopic set to tell the stories of one of Gospel’s most renowned groups, The Clark Sisters (as we reported here), now the women’s network is turning the spotlight on female Rap pioneers Salt-N-Pepa.

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With their respective movie offerings to the Lifetime television network Grammy winners Queen Latifah (‘Flint,’ ‘Steel Magnolias’) and Toni Braxton (‘Unbreak My Heart,’ ‘Faith Under Fire’) have jointly and individually delivered the women’s channel millions in ratings and some of its most viewed programming to date.

For this reason the leading ladies will see their names line the production credits of a number of the its forthcoming films.  During its recent upfront presentation, Lifetime exec Tanya Lopez exclaimed:

“Both Queen Latifah and Toni Braxton have been part of the Lifetime family for many years and its proven that our audiences love them as much as we do and we are excited they will be back on the network for even more,” said Lopez, EVP of movies…

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Celebrated Olympic gymnast Simone Biles cartwheeled her way right to the top of television ratings on Saturday night (February 3) thanks to ‘The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar,’ – a made-for-TV adaptation of her tell-all memoir, ‘Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance.’

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Our good friends at Lifetime are at it again!

After scoring ratings high notes with their biopics on Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Michel’le, and many more African American entertainment figures, the womens network has turned their pen and lens to the sports arena (as we reported here in July 2017).

Finally unveiling the premiere date for the biographical flick on Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles, the made-for-TV film – titled ‘The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar‘  – stars Tisha Campbell-Martin and newcomer Jeanté Godlock as Simone Biles.

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Toni Braxton is re-teaming with Lifetime after delivering record ratings with her 2016 biopic ‘Unbreak My Heart.’

And this time, she’s also appearing in front of the camera in new movie ‘Faith Under Fire.’

As reported, the butter-smooth contralto swaps the mic for tense drama in the film adaptation of the book ‘Prepared for a Purpose: An Inspiring True Story of Faith, Courage and Compassion in Crisis’ by Tuff and Alex Tresniowski.

The 50-year-old stars as Antoinette Tuff, a struggling single mom from Georgia who is hailed as a hero for convincing a crazed gunman intent on causing chaos at an elementary school to stand down.

‘Faith Under Fire,’ which Braxton is also exec producing, relays the moments that led to his surrender and the integral role Antoinette played.

Ahead of its premiere on January 28th, a trailer has been released. Check it out below…

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Like fellow demo-specific entertainment networks BET and Lifetime, TV One had found success by cutting into the ‘biopic pie,’ namely of musicians.

While BET’s New Edition mini-series and Lifetime’s Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, and Aaliyah made-for-TV biographical films have led the ratings race for the past few years in the particular genre, TV One took home a relative win in 2016 with their take on the life of Grammy-nominated R&B unsung beauty Miki Howard.

Hoping for a redo of that ratings magic, TV One tapped former child star Ty Hodges to direct an unauthorized recount of the life of pop icon Whitney Houston‘s only daughter Bobbi Kristina.  Titled ‘Bobbi Kristina,’ the film depicted her very public life as the child of two well-known (and troubled) celebrities – Houston and husband Bobby Brown – to her own tumultuous teenage years and untimely passing at the age of 22 in 2015.

The movie, despite being preceded by a controversial disapproval from the Houston estate as well as a lawsuit from Bobby Brown (click here to read more about that), still marched onto TV screens Sunday, October 8th at 8p/7p CST.  The problem?  Not many people were waiting for it there…

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Toni Braxton proved a ratings draw for Lifetime last year when her biopic ‘Unbreak My Heart’ commanded a colossal audience.

It’s little surprise then that the Grammy winning singer has re-teamed with the network for another project.

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It may have earned a raised eyebrow or two from fans and family upon its announcement, but if ratings are anything to judge by,  it appears a number of those claiming to be opposed to Lifetime’s unauthorized biographical film of King of Pop Michael Jackson still found time to tune in.

The made-for-TV-movie, titled ‘Searching for Neverland,’ aired on Memorial Day (May 29th) and was the highest rated scripted programming for its timeslot.  In fact, for its timeslot, it came in second overall – blocked from the top spot by WWE Entertainment.

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