After Lifetime watched their made-for-TV movie ‘Single Black Female‘ march to historic ratings in 2022 (coming as the year’s #1 original non-holiday movie), the women’s network is undoubtedly hoping to repeat the feat with its sequel: ‘Single Black Female 2: Simone’s Revenge.’

Seeing stars Raven Goodwin, Amber Riley, and K. Michelle reprise their roles, the new film takes place three years later and shows Monica (Goodwin) ready to start life anew in Seattle. Unbeknownst to her, Simone (Riley) is cooking up a murderous plot of revenge.

Will she succeed this time?

Find out when the Shari L. Carpenter-directed film storms to screens on March 2. Ahead of its arrival, peep the official trailer inside.

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Having already whipped up impressive TV ratings via her previous holiday-themed efforts (see: ‘A Very Vintage Christmas,’ ‘My Christmas Inn,’ ‘Miracle in Motor City,’ and others), Tia Mowry is literally putting her cooking skills to the test in the forthcoming film ‘Yes, Chef! Christmas.’

Also starring Buddy Valastro, Rebecca Amzallag, Scott Gibson, Raven Dauda, and Rothaford Gray, the festive flick follows a culinary instructor (Mowry) who finally musters the courage to enter an annual cooking competition. Later learning of a family secret that could derail her personal and professional aspirations, the chef must find a way to circumvent the impact of the newly revealed news while following her heart in more ways than one.

Ahead of its premiere on Lifetime on December 10, hop inside to see the official trailer of the Max McGuire-directed romantic comedy.

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After raking in critical acclaim for her previously produced films for Lifetime (‘The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel,’ ‘Betty & Coretta,’ and ‘Mary J. Blige’s Real Love‘), Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige is looking to reign over TV ratings again with the sequel to ‘Real Love’ – ‘Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman.’

Named after her chart-topping 2017 album, the ‘Strength of a Woman’ movie tells the story of a succeessful photographer who is picking up the pieces of her life and learning to love again as she bounces back from news of her husband’s infidelity.

Starring Da’Vinchi, Ajiona Alexus, Princess Davis, and more, look inside to see the trailer of the Shari L. Carpenter-flick ahead of its arrival on Lifetime tonight (June 17) at 8p ET.

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It may be early in the year, but Kelly Rowland is already booked, busy, and has the holiday season in mind.

For, the multihyphenate force has reteamed with Lifetime for another installment of the festive film franchise ‘Merry Liddle Christmas.’

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Janet Jackson has re-teamed with Lifetime for a documentary event.

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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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After scoring killer ratings with ‘Envy’ and ‘Lust,’ the first two installments of Lifetime’s T.D. Jakes-produced films from the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ franchise, the women’s network is looking to repeat the feat by unveiling first looks at the movies’ follow-ups:  ‘Wrath’ and ‘Greed.’

Based on the book series authored by Victoria Christopher Murray, ‘Wrath’ follows a single lawyer (portrayed by Williams) trying to navigate a chaotic love affair with another lawyer (portrayed by Antonio Cupo) who is so jealous and wrathful that his obsession with her leads to violence and threats.  Tina Knowles-Lawson plays Williams’ mother in the film.

Look inside to see the first official promo clip for ‘Wrath’:

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Janet Jackson is still riding high from reports her eponymous Lifetime documentary, a two-night TV event that aired Friday (January 28) and Saturday (January 29), racked up a historic 15 million viewers (as we reported here).

Instead of resting on her laurels, the Pop icon is continuing on the promo trail in its support.

Most recently spotted on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ Jackson beamed about the success of the event – even admitting she was afraid viewers would find it ‘boring.’

As social media reviews rolled in to suggest quite the contrary, the diva may soon be giving the Net something else to talk about:  new music.

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For well over four decades, Janet Jackson has been a name that has magnetized the masses. And, this past weekend, the Queen of Pop proved why her reign is ever-enduring.

For, with the ratings in, the legend’s truth-bearing Lifetime documentary is officially a smash.

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After Michelle Williams rocked TV ratings for Hallmark with the holiday-inspired film, ‘Christmas in Harmony’ (as we reported here), her Destiny’s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland is looking to do the same with the yuletide-flavored, ‘Merry Liddle Christmas Baby.’

Arriving on screens November 27, the Kelly Fyffe-Marshall-directed ‘Baby’ comes as the third installment of Lifetime’s ‘Merry Liddle Christmas’ franchise and follows the top-rated ‘Merry Liddle Christmas’ (2019) and ‘Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding’ (2020).

Reuniting Rowland with film stars Thomas Cadrot, Debbi Morgan, Bresha Webb, and more, look inside for the trailer to the latest chapter of Lifetime’s first-ever holiday trilogy.

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Damon Dash believes a power player at Lifetime has been working hard to “exploit” his relationship with the late singer Aaliyah.

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