Exclusive: Here’s your first look at So Fly Christmas, the upcoming BET+ holiday movie starring Tichina Arnold, Tami Roman, Robert Christopher Riley, and newcomer Laurissa Romain.
Written by Clarence Williams IV and directed by Terri Vaughn, the movie is currently set to debut on BET+ on November 23.
Synopsis reads: After being stood up at the altar on Christmas Eve, Wyvetta (Tichina Arnold) loses her love on her favorite holiday. To show solidarity, Wyvetta’s best friend, Dione (Tami Roman), suggests that the two of them renounce love. Things become complicated when Dione falls for a mild-mannered record store owner (Robert Christopher Riley) and tries to keep it under wraps.
The ensemble cast includes Gary Budoff (professor), with Tommy Davidson (Pastor), Jackee Harry, and Michael Colyar playing Wyvetta’s parents.
Written by Clarence Williams IV and directed by Terri Vaughn, the movie is currently set to debut on BET+ on November 23.
Synopsis reads: After being stood up at the altar on Christmas Eve, Wyvetta (Tichina Arnold) loses her love on her favorite holiday. To show solidarity, Wyvetta’s best friend, Dione (Tami Roman), suggests that the two of them renounce love. Things become complicated when Dione falls for a mild-mannered record store owner (Robert Christopher Riley) and tries to keep it under wraps.
The ensemble cast includes Gary Budoff (professor), with Tommy Davidson (Pastor), Jackee Harry, and Michael Colyar playing Wyvetta’s parents.
- 10/10/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Victoria Rowell’s hit web series The Rich and the Ruthless has a new home at BET+. The upcoming fourth season of the drama series premieres May 13, joining Seasons 1-3, which are currently streaming on the ViacomCBS platform.
Created by, starring and directed by Rowell, The Rich and the Ruthless is a behind the scenes, dram-com soap that follows the fictional story of the first black owned family sudser on broadcast television, stopping at nothing to stay in power. The series hails from Rowell and Days Ferry Productions.
In addition to Rowell, the series also stars Richard Brooks (Good Trouble; Shameless), Alesha Renee (Kenan), Robert Ri’chard (Harlem), Chrystale Wilson (All the Queens Men), Michael Colyar (BET’s Hollywood Heartbreak), Dawnn Lewis (Star Trek; Lower Decks), Vivian Lamolli (All the Queens Men), Kristen Mako (The Big Rant), Bryton James (The Young & The Restless) and new talent Akilah Releford.
The six-episode...
Created by, starring and directed by Rowell, The Rich and the Ruthless is a behind the scenes, dram-com soap that follows the fictional story of the first black owned family sudser on broadcast television, stopping at nothing to stay in power. The series hails from Rowell and Days Ferry Productions.
In addition to Rowell, the series also stars Richard Brooks (Good Trouble; Shameless), Alesha Renee (Kenan), Robert Ri’chard (Harlem), Chrystale Wilson (All the Queens Men), Michael Colyar (BET’s Hollywood Heartbreak), Dawnn Lewis (Star Trek; Lower Decks), Vivian Lamolli (All the Queens Men), Kristen Mako (The Big Rant), Bryton James (The Young & The Restless) and new talent Akilah Releford.
The six-episode...
- 4/27/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
BET has released the trailer for the upcoming original Christmas movie “Holiday Heartbreak,” starring Maryam Basir and Michael Colyar.
Basir stars in the film from director Charles Jones as Monica McCoy, a helpless romantic unknowingly cursed with relationship problems passed down from her father’s bad luck of mishandling women.
LisaRaye McCoy, Aj Johnson, DeWayne “Kountry Wayne” Colley, Tiffany Black, B Simone, Kenneth Wayne and Lonnie Bee.also star in the film, which will debut on BET on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. Et/Pt. Watch the trailer above.
Produced by Tressa Azarel Smallwood’s MegaMind, the romantic comedy was shot in the Washington D.C. area earlier this year under Covid-19 safety protocols. Charles Jones directed from a script by Tiffany Yancy, with Smallwood and Ibrahim Yilla producing.
MegaMind Media recently teamed with BET for a series of narrative shorts directed by Kim Fields, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Sheryl Lee Ralph...
Basir stars in the film from director Charles Jones as Monica McCoy, a helpless romantic unknowingly cursed with relationship problems passed down from her father’s bad luck of mishandling women.
LisaRaye McCoy, Aj Johnson, DeWayne “Kountry Wayne” Colley, Tiffany Black, B Simone, Kenneth Wayne and Lonnie Bee.also star in the film, which will debut on BET on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. Et/Pt. Watch the trailer above.
Produced by Tressa Azarel Smallwood’s MegaMind, the romantic comedy was shot in the Washington D.C. area earlier this year under Covid-19 safety protocols. Charles Jones directed from a script by Tiffany Yancy, with Smallwood and Ibrahim Yilla producing.
MegaMind Media recently teamed with BET for a series of narrative shorts directed by Kim Fields, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Sheryl Lee Ralph...
- 12/3/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Showtime has secured the right to Surge, a documentary that will play on the premium cabler’s newly established a co-branded multiplex channel SHOxBET on September 8. Co-directed by Hannah Rosenzweig and Wendy Sachs, the film details the historic 2018 midterm elections where a record number of first-time female candidates ran and won. From executive producers Alyssa Milano, Regina K. Scully, Dara, Jedd Canty, and Tanya Selvarantnam as well as advisor Katie Couric, the film sets to expose the double standards, biases and brutal realities women face running for Congress, some without the support of their own party. The doc centers on three congressional candidates in Texas, Indiana, and Illinois, who were each looking to flip their deep red districts to blue, including Lauren Underwood, the youngest Black woman ever to be elected to Congress. A registered nurse and public health expert, Underwood is now on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic...
- 8/19/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
The 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night was sold out and a huge success raising in excess of $150,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center, (Teafc) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with autism, developmental delays and other special needs and their families.
Ed Begley Jr and Ed Asner
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Approximately 500 guests, including celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry, attended this year’s star-studded event which took place on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the CBS Radford Studio soundstages where The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Lou Grant Show, both which starred Ed Asner, were taped.
Emmy-winning actor and autism advocate Ed Asner, who has a son and grandson on the autism spectrum, hosted the event and was joined by Don Cheadle (Avengers: End Game), Thomas Gibson (Criminal Minds), Peter Gallagher (Grace and Frankie), Max Burkholder (Parenthood), Richard Schiff...
Ed Begley Jr and Ed Asner
Credit/Copyright: Craig Mathews PR
Approximately 500 guests, including celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry, attended this year’s star-studded event which took place on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the CBS Radford Studio soundstages where The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Lou Grant Show, both which starred Ed Asner, were taped.
Emmy-winning actor and autism advocate Ed Asner, who has a son and grandson on the autism spectrum, hosted the event and was joined by Don Cheadle (Avengers: End Game), Thomas Gibson (Criminal Minds), Peter Gallagher (Grace and Frankie), Max Burkholder (Parenthood), Richard Schiff...
- 6/6/2019
- Look to the Stars
Jay Washington talks with Legendary Comedian, Actor and more, Michael Colyar
Host of The Mad Titan Podcast, Jay Washington gets the opportunity to talk with legendary Comedian, Actor, Voice over artist and more Michael Colyar.
They talk about Michael's upbringing in Chicago, his start in standup, his transition to California and the ultimate rise of his career. The discussion of one of his early tv shows is brought up and it even surprises Michael.
While discussing his philanthropic work Michael talks about his play "Michael Colyar's Momma" that is about to make a 100-city run. Michael talks about how his mother is a big influence on his life and even overcoming all of his trials and tribulations.
Find out more information on Michael and how to find out when he will be coming to your town and how to get tickets at his website.
www.therealmichaelcolyar.com
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Host of The Mad Titan Podcast, Jay Washington gets the opportunity to talk with legendary Comedian, Actor, Voice over artist and more Michael Colyar.
They talk about Michael's upbringing in Chicago, his start in standup, his transition to California and the ultimate rise of his career. The discussion of one of his early tv shows is brought up and it even surprises Michael.
While discussing his philanthropic work Michael talks about his play "Michael Colyar's Momma" that is about to make a 100-city run. Michael talks about how his mother is a big influence on his life and even overcoming all of his trials and tribulations.
Find out more information on Michael and how to find out when he will be coming to your town and how to get tickets at his website.
www.therealmichaelcolyar.com
Follow Jay on Twitter and Instagram
www.
- 11/7/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jay Washington)
- Cinelinx
Michael Colyar attends Norwood Young in Concert at the Conga Room in Los Angeles. Photo copyright Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Michael Colyar attends Norwood Young in Concert at the Conga Room in Los Angeles. Photo copyright Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Michael Colyar attends Norwood Young in Concert at the Conga Room in Los Angeles. Photo copyright Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Luenelle and Norwood Young attend Norwood Young in Concert at the Conga Room in Los Angeles. Photo copyright Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Xango Henry attends Norwood Young in Concert at the Conga Room in Los Angeles. Photo copyright Koi Sojer / PR Photos. 11/07/2011 - Norwood Young and Loretta Devine - Norwood Young in Concert at...
- 11/10/2011
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
Funnyman Michael Colyar is to file a discrimination lawsuit against flight staff after he was kicked off a United Airlines plane last month.
The comedian was about to fly from Dulles International Airport in Virginia when an attendant allegedly asked him to move his luggage from the overhead storage cabinet so another passenger could fit her bags in the compartment.
After refusing the request, Colyar became embroiled in a heated discussion with the airline worker and was eventually escorted off the jet.
Colyar claims there was a racial motive behind the request and has now hired top attorney Milton Grimes to pursue the lawsuit, reports TMZ.com.
Grimes was one of the lawyers who successfully represented Rodney King after he was infamously beaten by police in 1991. He eventually won a $3.8 million (£2.4 million) settlement.
The comedian was about to fly from Dulles International Airport in Virginia when an attendant allegedly asked him to move his luggage from the overhead storage cabinet so another passenger could fit her bags in the compartment.
After refusing the request, Colyar became embroiled in a heated discussion with the airline worker and was eventually escorted off the jet.
Colyar claims there was a racial motive behind the request and has now hired top attorney Milton Grimes to pursue the lawsuit, reports TMZ.com.
Grimes was one of the lawyers who successfully represented Rodney King after he was infamously beaten by police in 1991. He eventually won a $3.8 million (£2.4 million) settlement.
- 9/6/2011
- WENN
" Barbershop " actor Michael Colyar has hired one of Rodney King 's former lawyers to pursue a discrimination lawsuit against United Airlines ... because he thinks he was kicked off a plane for being black. A rep for Colyar tells TMZ the actor has hired attorney Milton Grimes -- who repped King after the infamous 1991 videotaped police beatdown ... and won a $3.8 million settlement. Colyar claims flight attendants were racially motivated when they kicked him off a United...
- 9/6/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Comedian Michael Colyar has accused staff onboard a recent U.S. flight of racial discrimination after he was kicked off the aircraft following a baggage dispute.
The black actor, who voiced a character in Disney's animated The Princess and The Frog, claims a flight attendant on a United Airlines plane in Virginia asked him to move his luggage from the overhead storage bin so a Caucasian passenger could fit her bags in the compartment.
He refused the request and became embroiled in a heated exchange with the stewardess, prompting her to call in security to have him escorted off the plane, which was due to depart Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Colyar alleges the attendant only called for back-up when he asked about filing a complaint against United Airlines, and he's adamant there was a racial motive behind her actions.
In a post on his blog, he writes, "The flight attendant and her friend got just what they wanted, the n**ger off the plane. I'm sure they feel a great triumph in putting an uppity n**ger in his place.
"At the least I should be suing United Airlines for theft of services, public humiliation and defamation of character."
United Airlines officials are looking into the August incident and a representative tells TMZ.com they are working to resolve the issue with Coylar.
The spokesperson says, "As a global airline with a diverse workforce, United has zero tolerance for any type of discrimination and we take every such matter seriously. We spoke to Mr. Colyar (on) Wednesday so that we can address his concerns, and committed to get back to him as we learn more from our coworkers and other customers onboard."...
The black actor, who voiced a character in Disney's animated The Princess and The Frog, claims a flight attendant on a United Airlines plane in Virginia asked him to move his luggage from the overhead storage bin so a Caucasian passenger could fit her bags in the compartment.
He refused the request and became embroiled in a heated exchange with the stewardess, prompting her to call in security to have him escorted off the plane, which was due to depart Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Colyar alleges the attendant only called for back-up when he asked about filing a complaint against United Airlines, and he's adamant there was a racial motive behind her actions.
In a post on his blog, he writes, "The flight attendant and her friend got just what they wanted, the n**ger off the plane. I'm sure they feel a great triumph in putting an uppity n**ger in his place.
"At the least I should be suing United Airlines for theft of services, public humiliation and defamation of character."
United Airlines officials are looking into the August incident and a representative tells TMZ.com they are working to resolve the issue with Coylar.
The spokesperson says, "As a global airline with a diverse workforce, United has zero tolerance for any type of discrimination and we take every such matter seriously. We spoke to Mr. Colyar (on) Wednesday so that we can address his concerns, and committed to get back to him as we learn more from our coworkers and other customers onboard."...
- 9/1/2011
- WENN
The skies were not so friendly to Michael Colyar recently. The veteran African-American actor and comic best known for his stint on the Barbershop TV series just wanted to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride when he boarded a United Airlines flight at Washington D.C.'s Dulles International Airport. Unfortunately, Colyar claims he was booted off the flight after someone played the race card—and it wasn't him. Here's what he said. The funnyman took to the Web to vent about what he claimed was racist behavior on the part of a United crew member. According to Colyar's blog on Facebook, shortly after boarding early as part of United's "Premiere Executive" perk, a flight...
- 9/1/2011
- E! Online
United Airlines is investigating a complaint made by an actor who appeared on the TV show " Barbershop " after he claimed he was kicked off of a flight simply because he was black. Michael Colyar claims he was booted from his flight at Dulles International Airport in Virginia after he refused to allow a flight attendant to move his luggage from the overhead storage bin ... so a white passenger could stow her bag there instead. Colyar...
- 9/1/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jimmy Jean Louise attends 19th Annual Pan African Film Festival.Photo copyright Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Chris Crawley, Julie Dash, Gramma Funk and Kim Ogletree attend 19th Annual Pan African Film Festival.Photo copyright Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Tionne Williams attends 19th Annual Pan African Film Festival.Photo copyright Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Eeefy attends 19th Annual Pan African Film Festival.Photo copyright Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Kevin Hart attends 19th Annual Pan African Film Festival.Photo copyright Koi Sojer / PR Photos. 02/16/2011 - Michael Colyar - 19th Annual Pan African Film Festival - Arrivals - Culver Plaza Theater, 9919 Washington Boulevard - Culver City, CA, USA © Koi Sojer / PR Photos 02/16/2011...
- 2/20/2011
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Tommy Davidson is hosting an unusual, one-man art exhibit at the SoHo Gallery, 12350 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 on June 10, 2010, 5-8pm.
Guests will watch renowned artist Hollenstein create an original work of vibrant colors and distinct lines which he will execute from the treads of his wheelchair. The Hollenstein-signature artwork will include hand prints of over a dozen celebrities and benefit Shane's Inspiration, a children’s charity.
Other celebrity supporters scheduled to attend include Sterling Beaumon (Lost), Kate Linder (Young & The Restless), Lorna Scott (Wanted), Michael Papajohn (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen), Lily Holleman (urFrenz), Michael Colyar (Last Comic Standing), Christopher Kennedy Lawford, Judy Tenuta and Matthew Borlenghi (General Hospital), among many others.
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Guests will watch renowned artist Hollenstein create an original work of vibrant colors and distinct lines which he will execute from the treads of his wheelchair. The Hollenstein-signature artwork will include hand prints of over a dozen celebrities and benefit Shane's Inspiration, a children’s charity.
Other celebrity supporters scheduled to attend include Sterling Beaumon (Lost), Kate Linder (Young & The Restless), Lorna Scott (Wanted), Michael Papajohn (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen), Lily Holleman (urFrenz), Michael Colyar (Last Comic Standing), Christopher Kennedy Lawford, Judy Tenuta and Matthew Borlenghi (General Hospital), among many others.
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- 6/10/2010
- Look to the Stars
Monique Stateena attending The Danny Clark Foundation 2nd Annual Laughs for Lives Charity comedy event on May 7, 2010.Photo copyright by Daniel Locke / PR Photos. Robert Townsend and Michael Colyar attending The Danny Clark Foundation 2nd Annual Laughs for Lives Charity comedy event on May 7, 2010.Photo copyright by Daniel Locke / PR Photos. Tiffany Torrence-Davis and Robert Townsend attending The Danny Clark Foundation 2nd Annual Laughs for Lives Charity comedy event on May 7, 2010.Photo copyright by Daniel Locke / PR Photos. Robert Townsend attending The Danny Clark Foundation 2nd Annual Laughs for Lives Charity comedy event on May 7, 2010.Photo copyright by Daniel Locke / PR Photos. Tiffany Torrence-Davis attending The Danny Clark...
- 5/11/2010
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
TV One, the network that targets black viewers, on Wednesday announced a new stand-up comedy series hosted by Tony Rock, brother of Chris Rock and former cast member on the sitcom All of Us. The series, titled The Funny Spot, will feature comedians offering up their perspectives of the world as well as glimpses of the action behind-the-scenes and a regular segment, On the Spot, where the performers answer tough questions from Rock and the audience.
Comics set to perform on the show include Last Comic Standing finalists Geoff Brown, Corey Holcomb and Retha Jones as well as Joe Clair, Rudy Rush, Alex Thomas, Franklyn Ajaye, Chris Spencer, Michael Colyar, Esau McGraw, David Arnold and Rodney Perry. Damon Wayans and Kevin Hart also planning to make appearances. The weekly, hourlong series -- filmed at the Comedy Union in Los Angeles -- debuts at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 19. It's exec produced by Rock, Comedy Union owner Enss Mitchell and Jamie Balthazar and Gina Holland of Ruby Red Media.
Comics set to perform on the show include Last Comic Standing finalists Geoff Brown, Corey Holcomb and Retha Jones as well as Joe Clair, Rudy Rush, Alex Thomas, Franklyn Ajaye, Chris Spencer, Michael Colyar, Esau McGraw, David Arnold and Rodney Perry. Damon Wayans and Kevin Hart also planning to make appearances. The weekly, hourlong series -- filmed at the Comedy Union in Los Angeles -- debuts at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 19. It's exec produced by Rock, Comedy Union owner Enss Mitchell and Jamie Balthazar and Gina Holland of Ruby Red Media.
- 1/10/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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