Exclusive: Mary J. Blige is back at Lifetime to executive produce two new original movies inspired by her biggest hits — Mary J. Blige’s Real Love and Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman. The flicks will premiere on back-to-back Saturdays, beginning June 10 at 8 p.m.
The movies are headlined by Ajiona Alexus (Empire, 13 Reasons Why) and Da’Vinchi (Bmf, All American) with Princess Davis, Austin Anozie, Shiraine Haas and Garfield Wilson rounding out the casts.
Blige serves as an executive producer on both original films through her own production banner, Blue Butterfly with Ashaunna K. Ayars and Q. Nicole Jackson as co-producers.
Mary J. Blige’s Real Love follows 18-year-old Kendra (Alexus) as she sets off on her own for the first time at an Hbcu in North Carolina. Attending on a scholarship, Kendra is determined to focus on school while balancing work study and keeping things professional...
The movies are headlined by Ajiona Alexus (Empire, 13 Reasons Why) and Da’Vinchi (Bmf, All American) with Princess Davis, Austin Anozie, Shiraine Haas and Garfield Wilson rounding out the casts.
Blige serves as an executive producer on both original films through her own production banner, Blue Butterfly with Ashaunna K. Ayars and Q. Nicole Jackson as co-producers.
Mary J. Blige’s Real Love follows 18-year-old Kendra (Alexus) as she sets off on her own for the first time at an Hbcu in North Carolina. Attending on a scholarship, Kendra is determined to focus on school while balancing work study and keeping things professional...
- 3/23/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Mary J. Blige has her next big movie gig lined up: a Lifetime film inspired by her beloved hit song "Real Love." On March 2, the network announced its new partnership with the singer, who will executive produce the film under her Blue Butterfly production banner. "Mary is one of those phenomenal talents that can do it all, and we are so thrilled to be able to partner with her again on this new opportunity to bring her music to life in the form of a movie that we know audiences will love," Tanya Lopez, executive vice president of scripted content at Lifetime and Lmn, said in a statement.
"It's exciting to now use this song and my music to create a new story by way of film."
"Real Love" is billed as a coming-of-age romantic drama that will tell the love story of college students Kendra and Ben, who fall...
"It's exciting to now use this song and my music to create a new story by way of film."
"Real Love" is billed as a coming-of-age romantic drama that will tell the love story of college students Kendra and Ben, who fall...
- 3/2/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Mary J. Blige hit the headlines recently for her show-stopping performance at the Super Bowl halftime show.
Now, the Grammy® award winning and Academy® Award nominated artist, actress, and producer is joining forces with Lifetime.
Blige will serve as an executive producer on the original film through her own production banner, Blue Butterfly, alongside Ashaunna Ayars and Nicole Jackson.
The star recently executive produced her acclaimed documentary Mary J. Blige’s My Life to record-breaking success.
The new movie is based on her hit 1992 song Real Love.
As you will recall, the track was Blige’s first song to hit the top 10 and was certified gold two months after its release.
Real Love has remained one of her most beloved and enduring songs since then.
Additional music from Blige will be incorporated throughout the movie, a continuation of Blue Butterfly and Blige’s goal to bring more stories to life with music as the foundation.
Now, the Grammy® award winning and Academy® Award nominated artist, actress, and producer is joining forces with Lifetime.
Blige will serve as an executive producer on the original film through her own production banner, Blue Butterfly, alongside Ashaunna Ayars and Nicole Jackson.
The star recently executive produced her acclaimed documentary Mary J. Blige’s My Life to record-breaking success.
The new movie is based on her hit 1992 song Real Love.
As you will recall, the track was Blige’s first song to hit the top 10 and was certified gold two months after its release.
Real Love has remained one of her most beloved and enduring songs since then.
Additional music from Blige will be incorporated throughout the movie, a continuation of Blue Butterfly and Blige’s goal to bring more stories to life with music as the foundation.
- 3/2/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Mary J. Blige’s iconic ’90s song “Real Love” is being turned into a Lifetime movie, with the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul executive producing the made-for-tv film.
One of her most beloved and memorable tracks, “Real Love” was Blige’s first song to hit the Top 10 and was certified gold two months after its release in 1992.
Per Lifetime, in the coming-of-age romantic drama “Real Love,” Kendra sets off on her own for the first time to a college in upstate New York, determined to focus on her studies. But when she meets her film class partner Ben, she tries her hardest to keep things professional. Despite disapproving parents, financial hardship, and competition for the top spot in class, Kendra and Ben find themselves falling hard for each other and ultimately learn the meaning of real love.
Additional music from Blige will be incorporated throughout the movie, as part of Blige...
One of her most beloved and memorable tracks, “Real Love” was Blige’s first song to hit the Top 10 and was certified gold two months after its release in 1992.
Per Lifetime, in the coming-of-age romantic drama “Real Love,” Kendra sets off on her own for the first time to a college in upstate New York, determined to focus on her studies. But when she meets her film class partner Ben, she tries her hardest to keep things professional. Despite disapproving parents, financial hardship, and competition for the top spot in class, Kendra and Ben find themselves falling hard for each other and ultimately learn the meaning of real love.
Additional music from Blige will be incorporated throughout the movie, as part of Blige...
- 3/2/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Mary J. Blige has re-teamed with Lifetime to executive produce Real Love, a new original film inspired by her hit ’90s song of the same name. Blige will executive produce via her Blue Butterfly production banner, alongside Ashaunna Ayars and Nicole Jackson.
“Real Love” was Blige’s first song to hit the top 10 and was certified gold two months after its release in 1992. It has remained one of her signature songs. Additional music from Blige will be incorporated throughout the movie.
“Mary is one of those phenomenal talents that can do it all, and we are so thrilled to be able to partner with her again on this new opportunity to bring her music to life in the form of a movie that we know audiences will love,” said Tanya Lopez, EVP Scripted Content, Lifetime and Lmn.
Written by Sonja Warfield and Rachel Ingram, the coming-of-age romantic drama centers around Kendra,...
“Real Love” was Blige’s first song to hit the top 10 and was certified gold two months after its release in 1992. It has remained one of her signature songs. Additional music from Blige will be incorporated throughout the movie.
“Mary is one of those phenomenal talents that can do it all, and we are so thrilled to be able to partner with her again on this new opportunity to bring her music to life in the form of a movie that we know audiences will love,” said Tanya Lopez, EVP Scripted Content, Lifetime and Lmn.
Written by Sonja Warfield and Rachel Ingram, the coming-of-age romantic drama centers around Kendra,...
- 3/2/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off of her stunning performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, Mary J. Blige is teaming up with Lifetime for a new movie inspired by one of her classic hits.
On Wednesday, Lifetime announced its partnership with the multi-hyphenate on “Real Love,” a new film. Blige will serve as the executive producer of the original, romantic drama film named after her 1992 song “Real Love.”
Here’s the logline for the movie: In the coming-of-age romantic drama “Real Love,” Kendra sets off on her own for the first time to a college in upstate New York, determined to focus on her studies. But when she meet’s her film class partner Ben, she tries her hardest to keep things professional. Despite disapproving parents, financial hardship, and competition for the top spot in class, Kendra and Ben find themselves falling hard for each other and ultimately learn the meaning of real love.
On Wednesday, Lifetime announced its partnership with the multi-hyphenate on “Real Love,” a new film. Blige will serve as the executive producer of the original, romantic drama film named after her 1992 song “Real Love.”
Here’s the logline for the movie: In the coming-of-age romantic drama “Real Love,” Kendra sets off on her own for the first time to a college in upstate New York, determined to focus on her studies. But when she meet’s her film class partner Ben, she tries her hardest to keep things professional. Despite disapproving parents, financial hardship, and competition for the top spot in class, Kendra and Ben find themselves falling hard for each other and ultimately learn the meaning of real love.
- 3/2/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
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