LisaRaye..The Real McCoy

If actress LisaRaye McCoy knows anything, she certainly knows how to keep it really real. And having a reality TV show is a natural fit for the former first lady of Turks and Caicos. For that reason, TV One decided to bring back her top-rated series, 'LisaRaye: The Real McCoy,' for a second season.

Last season was all about bouncing back as an actress and getting over her tumultuous relationship with the premiere of Turks and Caicos, Michael Misick.

Now, the mother of one is bouncing from Puerto Rico to Los Angeles, from her hometown of the Windy City to Dallas and Las Vegas, and finally getting her professional career back on track with a new VH1 scripted series, 'Single Ladies.

'LisaRaye: The Real McCoy' premieres on TV One on April 7 at 9 p.m. EST

The Game...A Threesome..Cheating

I know I haven't done a post on The Game, in a while...it hasn't been that good. But "baby" (in my Monique voice), it's getting better! This week's episode had me in rememberance of the "old" The Game.

In Malik’s world, he has become a changed man after rehab and is falling in love with his new girlfriend. The only problem is, Parker ...(the owner’s wife that he was sleeping with) refuses to let him go and is threatening to accuse him of rape if he doesn’t continue sleeping with her. So much drama….and I love it

Melanie was in a Sunbeams meeting, and she begins reading Derwin’s fanmail, which went from kid friendly, to rated X. The other girls suggest that she has nothing to worry about as long as she is keeping her man satisfied in the bedroom (which include sex toys and threesomes).

She meets a girl at the club and decides to surprise Derwin with some blindfolded threesome action but after he seemed to be enjoying the other girl a little too much, she kicks the girl out. See, this is an example of why sharing isn’t always caring.

Um, um, um..this is getting good!

Slow Pace For The Game

As for the episode of "The Game" (sitcom) this week...I don't know. I still think the show is missing something. It has an empty feeling, a hollowed effect. I'm still looking for those "laugh tracks". I also need the story lines to pick-up a little bit.

I'm glad that Derwin and Melanie, got over/moved on from the "DNA" issue with his son. I'm sure they will have to go back to this story line eventually. Janea is not going to let that go-trust me.

Malik is on a downward spiral. I think he needs to hit rock bottom so that he can realize how cocky he's become and the harsh way he treats people. He needs to be by himself for awhile.....Just sayin. After that, he can rebuild himself.

Nothing really interesting happened with Tasha or Kelly's characters this week.

Now as far as BET going in the direction that looking up to a video girl is just as good as looking up to a doctor...they lost me with that one. Stating that no matter how you get to the top, just as long as you get there...once again they lost me with that one. If you sleep with bob, steal, robb & kill to get to the top, then YES, it does matter. Looking up to a doctor is not compariable to a "video chick".

Thougts?

Charlie's Angels Rebooted

I can really say that we (minorities) are making BIG moves this year! Who would have thought that "Charlie's Angels" would add a little "color". I'm very excited about this new "Re-boot" of Charlie's Angels as a sitcom.

Produced by Sony Pictures TV and Drew Barrymore's Flower Films, 'Charlie's Angels' is a modern take on the Angels set in Miami and centers on a new trio of young and sexy private eyes - Kate, Abby and Marisa - working for a wealthy mystery man.

Within recent days, casting of ABC's rebooted series, 'Charlie's Angels,' has started to take shape, with the hiring of Annie Ilonzeh and most recently, Dania Ramirez (both are Latina).

*So excited*

The Game-Week 2

 

As I stated in a previous post....I will update you guys on The Game (sitcom) weekly.

To me, it was a little dry this week. I think they may need to add some laugh tracks or something??? I noticed a lot of dead air, although the material wasn't funny, a laugh track may have got me to smile. I desperately hope they pull it together next week!

What I did not like about The Game (this week):
1. The topless scene with Tasha, Melanie and Kelly was ridiculous! On what day and for what reason would three girlfriends carry on a full conversation, while topless (excluding a nudist resort).
2. Jason putting all the guys (Derwin & Malik) business out there in the streets was foul. Most men won't disrespect the "manhood" and go there. However, that is Jason's character
3. Derwin smashing his already "injured" hand into that wall again! Why the "injured" hand... no ouch?
4. Melanie "HOLDING" onto pertinent information & running it down to him ever so quickly when she saw Jenea. Remember, she held it for two days.

What I liked about The Game (this week):
1. Chris Webber is looking real nice :-)
2. Jenea getting her own DNA test-prove it girl. Maury who???
3. Tasha and Kelly rekindling their friendship-thats what real friends do-forgive!
4. Derwin mentioning praying....not just praying but praying over everything and stressing the fact that they need to attend church together! Loves that!!!
5. Derwin taking the wheel and telling Melanie to get in the passenger seat. Because her driving is causing accidents.

*Holding my breath for next week*

Hey Single Ladies

 

With the phenomenal success of BET's "The Game," it's only natural that other networks add more scripted series to their lineups. Now, VH1 has released the trailer to their upcoming 2-hour series premiere event 'Single Ladies,' a comedic drama about women and relationships starring Charity Shea, Stacey Dash, and LisaRaye McCoy.

The show is produced by Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment (Go Queen, she also produces Lets Stay Together) and follows three best friends with three different relationship philosophies living in Atlanta. The show was originally shot as a movie in the summer of 2010, but VH1 liked it so much that they decided it needed to be a new television series. Airing Monday, May 30th at 9 PM ET/PT on VH1, this will be the network's first hour-long scripted show. Lauren London and others are set to make appearances.

*Can't Wait*

The Game-Promising

 

Tuesday night over 7.7 million viewers tuned into BET to watch the premiere of scripted series "The Game." This was network's biggest audience for a scripted series debut.

Things I liked about The Game:
1. The sets were gorgeous!! It really looked plausible to be a NFL's lifestyle.
2. Glad they moved Derwin & Melonie into a Fab house
3. Megan Good was a good addition (for now)
4. Glad TT's role has allowed him to become a "man" and less of a flunky

Things I didn't like:
1. I don't like Tasha Mack & Terrence from 106 & Park together (cringe)
2. Brit Brat has grown by leaps & bounds (its only been 2 yrs). She's acting to grown.
3. Kelly was way toooo much! Tone it down a little
4. Melony "clunking" around in those heels. Walk a little softer hun

*Weekly updates on the show*

Tia Mowry Pregnant

 

Tia Mowry and her hubby Cory Hardrict have confirmed, a baby is on the way.

A new season of her show, a semi-new marriage (she's been a wife for 2 years), and now...a new BABY! "The Game" co-star has confirmed that she and her husband Cory Hardrict are indeed 3 months pregnant. The couple are also set for their own reality show (yes, another reality show), on Style network documenting their pregnancy journey.

The baby will be the first child for both Mowry 32 & her hubby of two years, Los Angeles actor Cory Hardrict, 31, and the pregnancy will be documented by the Style Network for a show to air later this year.

I wonder if they'll write her pregnancy into the show???

*Don't forget to tune in tonight, BET at 10p for the NEW episode of The Game! Also, following The Game, is Queen Latifah's (the producer) new sitcom, Let's Stay Together (11p). *

New Reality Shows-VH1

Well...2011 seems to be the year for "Black" Reality Shows (things are looking up).

With 'Beverly Hills Fabulous,' cameras will go behind the scenes of The Elgin Charles Salon -- the only black beauty salon in posh Beverly Hills. Charles, who calls himself 'The Emperor of Hair,' isn't satisfied with his high-profile celebrity clientele. He's on a mission to sell his hair care product line to the masses.

In addition to managing three over-the-top stylists and hitting the best boutiques and restaurants in town, he is also a family man. Former '227' star Jackee Harry is Charles' ex-wife. The couple divorced in 2003, but together are raising their 16 year-old son, Frank, who is also an aspiring football star at Beverly Hills High School.

Also on VH1 "Love & Hip Hop" ......

Former G-Unit Records artist Olivia, singer Somaya Reece, as well as reported girlfriends of rappers Jim Jones and Fabolous are the subject of a new Vh1 reality series. Love & Hip-Hop will look at the lives of four women in and around the Hip Hop industry, dealing with relationships and careers.



In addition to the songstresses Olivia and Somaya, Jim Jones' current mate Chrissy Lampkin and Fabolous' girlfriend Emily Bustamante will star in the eight-part mini-series, which begins airing on March 21, 2011.

Braxton Family Values

 

Well, well...Toni Braxton has a new reality show "Braxton Family Values".   

  The show is slated to premiere April 12th at 9p on WeTV and will follow Toni and her sisters Traci, Tamar, Towanda, Trina, and Mom as they navigate bankruptcy, life and love.

Really!! I don't know about this one?? Is anyone really interested in what's going on in Toni Braxton's life or any of her "unknown" sisters? 

I guess the new thing is, When all else fails do "Reality". Those Kardashians have no idea what they started! 

Let's Stay Together

 

Queen Latifah is also bringing life back to the BET Network. She's dipping her hand in the "Executive Producer" pot and bringing a new sitcom to BET.

Here's a little about the show titled "Lets Stay Together": Let's Stay Together is an updated, urban– romantic comedy that takes an unconventional look into the lives of five young, ambitious African Americans. The series centers on a married couple, an engaged couple and a single sister who all take courageous steps as they navigate life, love and matrimony. Premiering (immediately following The Game) on Tuesday, January 11 at 11:00 p.m., 'Let's Stay Together' is a journey through the highs and lows of love and relationships.

*Sounds good, I'll be tuning in*

The Game Is Back

 

The Game is back!!!

If you didn't follow this series over the last four years, now is the time. Its a great sitcom that follows successful "black" people. I think its funny and in the previous seasons they've touched on some close to home topics. At last, BET has got something worth watching on its network.

Season premiere is: Jan. 11 at 10 PM/9C-BET Network. The Game