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[09/23/21 - 10:40 AM] Lifetime Amps Up Unscripted Slate with Greenlights of Three New Series The robust slate includes the life-altering plastic surgery transformation series, "My Killer Body with K. Michelle," new dating series "Five Guys a Week" and family docuseries, "Leave it to Geege," following a sassy southern mother from Emmy-winning World of Wonder. |
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[via press release from Lifetime] |
LIFETIME AMPS UP UNSCRIPTED SLATE WITH GREENLIGHTS OF THREE NEW SERIES
TRANSFORMATION SERIES MY KILLER BODY WITH K. MICHELLE
SPEED DATING SERIES FIVE GUYS A WEEK
AND FAMILY DOCUSERIES LEAVE IT TO GEEGE
Los Angeles, CA (September 23, 2021) - In addition to the event of a Lifetime with the Janet Jackson documentary, as well as a new season Married at First Sight airing in January 2022, Lifetime expands its unscripted content with the greenlights of three new series to debut next year. The robust slate includes the life-altering plastic surgery transformation series, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, new dating series Five Guys a Week and family docuseries, Leave it to Geege, following a sassy southern mother from Emmy(R)-winning World of Wonder.
"We are so excited for this addictive new slate of unscripted programming that I know will speak to so many women," said Amy Winter, EVP and Head of Programming, Lifetime and LMN. "We know our audience wants to exhale at the end of a long day and these are three great series that deliver on Lifetime's legacy of escapist entertainment, whether it's laughing along with Geege and her unforgettable family, going along for the ride as romance unfolds with Five Guys, or watching someone rebuild their confidence with My Killer Body with K. Michelle."
My Killer Body with K. Michelle
As one of the very first celebrities to come forward with her personal health struggles after silicone injections nearly took her life, R&B chart topper K. Michelle will help men and women desperate to reverse plastic surgery procedures that now threaten their lives in My Killer Body with K. Michelle. With the number of cosmetic surgeries on the rise and an alarming number of these procedures resulting in post-surgery suffering and trauma, each episode will follow two patients who desperately need help as well as K. Michelle's ongoing personal story. My Killer Body with K. Michelle is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment and Kingdom Reign Entertainment and executive produced by Kimberly Pate. Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon executive produce for Jesse Collins Entertainment. Carlos King and Scott Shatsky executive produce for Kingdom Reign Entertainment. Patrick McCabe and Brandon Wilson also executive produce. Brie Miranda Bryant and Kimberly Chessler serve as executive producers for Lifetime.
Five Guys a Week
A leader in relationship programming with the Married at First Sight franchise, Lifetime orders twenty, one-hour episodes of the newest spin on dating with Five Guys a Week. The immersive dating series centers on a leading lady each week, looking for love by inviting five men she has selected to move into her actual home. The series pressure tests her potential matches as they all live together in her home, while the guys all vie for her attention. Spending 24/7 time together in cramped living arrangements, the guys will also meet her family and friends who will weigh in along the way on who should be the last man standing. As the week goes by, she eliminates them one by one, until she finds The One. Five Guys a Week is produced by Fremantle's Original Productions for Lifetime, and is based on Fremantle's hit international format. The series is executive produced by Brian Lovett, Jeff Hasler and Roy Orecchio for Original Productions while Amy Winter and Shura Davison executive produces for Lifetime. Casting for Five Guys a Week is currently underway in the NY Tri-State area (CT, Northern NJ, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester County). For more information, email Singles4TVCasting@gmail.com.
Leave it to Geege
From the Emmy(R)-winning producers from World of Wonder, comes the new family docuseries Leave It to Geege, following Geege Taylor, an Atlanta area single mother of two whose life could be a Lifetime movie. The twice-divorced, breast cancer survivor is also an advocate for autism acceptance, hoping to educate and help others navigate their way through the ups and downs of raising an autistic child following her first-hand experience with her non-verbal 19-year-old son Pootie. Surrounded by her "family" consisting of her southern to the core mother Puddin', daughter Harper and best friends Nicky, George and Tyler, Leave it to Geege provides a glimpse into the chaos and charm of this authentic modern family filled with love and laughter. Leave it to Geege is produced World of Wonder and is executive produced by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Samantha Hartzband and Lynsey Dufour. Brie Miranda Bryant and Kimberly Chessler executive produce for Lifetime.
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ABOUT LIFETIME
Celebrating 35 years of entertaining audiences, Lifetime is a premier entertainment destination for women dedicated to offering the highest quality original programming spanning award-winning movies, high-quality scripted series and breakout non-fiction series. Lifetime has an impressive legacy in public affairs, bringing attention to social issues that women care about with initiatives such as the long running Stop Breast Cancer for Life now in its 25th year, Stop Violence Against Women which relaunched in 2018, and Broader Focus, a major global initiative dedicated to supporting and hiring female directors, writers and producers, including women of color, to make its content. Lifetime Television(R), LMN(R), Lifetime Real Women(R) and Lifetime Digital(TM) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC, a subsidiary of A+E Networks. A+E Networks is a joint venture of the Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation.
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[12/17/24 - 03:31 PM] ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos for the Week of Dec. 9 Versus CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night With Seth Meyers" "Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board: Total Viewers (+16% - 840,000 vs. 725,000), Adults 25-54 (+76% - 215,000 vs. 122,000) and Adults 18-49 (+90% - 129,000 vs. 68,000).
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[12/17/24 - 03:30 PM] ABC News Studios Announces "Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder - A Special Edition of 20/20," Airing Dec. 19 at 10:01 P.M. EST on ABC The one-hour film takes a deep dive into a story that riveted the nation, providing a minute-by-minute investigation of the cold-blooded execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the shocking social media backlash that turned the alleged murderer into a folk hero for some.
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[12/17/24 - 12:20 PM] BET Announces Premiere of "BET Year in Black 2024," Presented by Ford - An Entertaining Recap of the Year's Most Unforgettable Moments in Black Culture The special will premiere on Sunday, December 29 at 7 PM ET/PT, with an encore airing on Monday, December 30 at 10 PM ET/PT on BET and BET HER.
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[12/17/24 - 12:02 PM] Apple's Acclaimed Hit Comedy "Bad Monkey" Lands Season Two Renewal "Since 'Bad Monkey' first made its debut on Apple TV+, this highly entertaining series became an instant fan favorite," said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.
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[12/17/24 - 12:00 PM] Netflix Top 10 Week of Dec. 15: "Carry-On" Lifts Off and "Black Doves" Fly High in Netflix's Top 10 This Week Jamie Foxx's stand-up special "What Had Happened Was..." hit No. 2 (8.2 million views), and "Dead to Me" creator Liz Feldman's new murder mystery "No Good Deed" landed at No. 3 (6 million views).
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[12/17/24 - 11:12 AM] "Abbott Elementary" Holiday Special Delivers Glad Tidings - Rising +129% in Total Viewers and +410% in Adults 18-49 over Initial Live+Same Day Audience After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the "Abbott Elementary" holiday special "Winter Show" delivered holiday cheer, jumping to 6.66 million Total Viewers and 2.14 rating in Adults 18-49.
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[12/17/24 - 11:01 AM] Two New Levels Unlocked - Largest Debut for a New Animated Series and a Season 2 of "Secret Level"! Prime Video confirmed the news on social media this morning.
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[12/17/24 - 10:01 AM] Video: New Netflix Featurette Uncovers the Making of "American Primeval" Shot on location in New Mexico, the limited series is a fictionalized dramatization and examination of the violent collision of culture, religion, and community as men and women fight and die to keep or claim the lands that make up the brutal frontier of 1857.
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[12/17/24 - 10:01 AM] "IHeartradio Jingle Ball 2024" Broadcast Lineup Announced Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran, the special features this year's biggest artists, including Katy Perry, twenty one pilots, Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Teddy Swims, T-Pain, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Madison Beer, Kane Brown, Paris Hilton, The Kid LAROI, Shaboozey and NCT Dream.
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[12/17/24 - 09:00 AM] Video: "Henry Danger The Movie" - Official Trailer - Paramount+ After meeting Kid Danger superfan Missy Martin and being pulled into a portal that opens alternate realities, Henry and his inexperienced new sidekick must find their way back to Dystopia... or be trapped forever.
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[12/17/24 - 08:50 AM] Video: Watch the Trailer for "Ghosts'" Newest Hour-Long "Ghostsmas" Special, Airing Thursday, Dec. 19 on CBS In the one-hour special, a leaky water heater mishap threatens to ruin holiday plans as Sam and Jay prepare to host Jay's hard-to-please dad, Mahesh (Bernard White), difficult-to-impress mom, Champa (Sakina Jaffrey), and sister Bela (Punam Patel).
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[12/17/24 - 08:09 AM] Max Celebrates the Return of the HBO Original Series "The White Lotus" with an Exclusive Wellness Retreat and Brand Partnerships Efforts kick off on Wednesday, February 5, with The White Lotus at Four Seasons, Presented by American Express - an exclusive luxury wellness retreat that captures the essence of this upcoming season's hotel and spa in Thailand.
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[12/17/24 - 08:05 AM] TBS Sets Premiere Date for Re-Imagined Reality Hoax "The Joe Schmo Show" for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 9PM ET/PT Hosted by Cat Deeley, the show-within-a show takes aim at the absurdity of reality TV by making Ben, an electrician from Baltimore, believe he is competing for a chance to win $100,000 on a popular game show when he is, in fact, surrounded by a cast of highly skilled improv comedians.
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[12/17/24 - 08:02 AM] Netflix Announces Knockout New Sports Series on Mike Tyson Known as the youngest heavyweight champion in history (at the age of 20 in 1986), Tyson's legacy extends far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring, cementing him as one of the most compelling and polarizing figures of our time.
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[12/17/24 - 08:01 AM] Paramount Adds "The Big Bang Theory" to Nick at Nite and MTV Lineups Both brands will kick off their debut with marathon stunts tailored to their audiences.
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