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Facebook Watch’s “Red Table Talk” Returns

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Facebook Watch’s Emmy, 6-Time NAACP Image Award-Winning “Red Table Talk” Returns Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9 A.M. PT/12 P.M. ET
The series will return with an episode featuring “iCarly” star Jennette McCurdy who, after years of suffering in silence, bravely opens up about the decades of torment, exploitation and manipulation inflicted by her very own mother.
[via press release from Facebook]
FACEBOOK WATCH’S EMMY(R), 6-TIME NAACP IMAGE AWARD-WINNING “RED TABLE TALK” RETURNS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 AT 9 A.M. PT/12 P.M. ET

Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield Norris return to host the hit series that will kick off with a premiere episode featuring Jennette McCurdy.

· Facebook Watch’s Emmy(R) Award-winning series “Red Table Talk,” hosted by the iconic multigenerational trio comprised of Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and her mother Adrienne Banfield Norris aka “Gammy,” returns on Wednesday, September 7 at 9am PT/12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.

· The series will return with an episode featuring iCarly star Jennette McCurdy who, after years of suffering in silence, bravely opens up about the decades of torment, exploitation and manipulation inflicted by her very own mother.

· Previous episodes of “Red Table Talk” have included milestone conversations of unprecedented transparency with some of the world’s biggest stars like Sandra Bullock, Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Salma Hayek, Paris Jackson, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Matthew McConaughey, Demi Moore, Keanu Reeves and Gwyneth Paltrow.

· Last year, “Red Table Talk” won the Emmy(R) for Outstanding Informative Talk Show and received four nominations this year. The series has earned six NAACP Image Awards and an African-American Film Critics Association Award. The hosts were honored as “Most Influential People of 2021” by TIME, as well as “Entertainers of the Year” by the Ebony Power 100, and Jada was presented with the Trailblazer Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. The Hi Barryseries has also received nominations from the People’s Choice Awards (4), the MTV Movie & TV Awards (1), the Critics Choice Awards (2), and the Streamy Awards (2).

· “Red Table Talk” is produced by Westbrook Studios with Jada Pinkett Smith, Ellen Rakieten, Miguel Melendez, Meghan Hoffman and Jill Van Lokeren serving as executive producers.



Facebook Watch Announces the Return of “Red Table Talk”

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Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Emmy, 6-Time NAACP Image Award-Winning “Red Table Talk” with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield Norris
“Red Table Talk” returns on Wednesday, April 20 with trailblazing global superstar and fashion icon, Janelle Monáe.
[via press release from Facebook]
FACEBOOK WATCH ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF EMMY(R), 6-TIME NAACP IMAGE AWARD-WINNING “RED TABLE TALK” WITH JADA PINKETT SMITH, WILLOW SMITH, AND ADRIENNE BANFIELD NORRIS

The series will return on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 9am PT/12pm ET with a premiere episode featuring Janelle Monáe

· Facebook Watch’s Emmy(R) Award-winning series “Red Table Talk,” hosted by the iconic multigenerational trio comprised of Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and her mother Adrienne Banfield Norris aka “Gammy,” returns on Wednesday, April 20 at 9am PT/12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.

· “Red Table Talk” returns with trailblazing global superstar and fashion icon, Janelle Monáe. The unapologetic LGBTQIA+ superhero and 8-time Grammy nominee reveals why she no longer sees herself as a woman and what inspired her to come out at age 32. Janelle shares how she overcame her fears of abandonment and healed from the traumatizing effects of her father’s drug addiction, a special appearance by her feisty and fierce-loving mom Janet Hawthorne shakes up the table, and a dream comes true for a Janelle superfan.

· Upcoming episodes for “Red Table Talk” include exclusives with the heartbroken parents of Miss USA Cheslie Kryst who tragically died by suicide earlier this year; Ireland Baldwin and her mom Oscar(R) winning actress Kim Basinger’s first interview together revealing how crippling anxiety has affected their lives (this also marks Kim’s first interview in over a decade); the first sit down with ‘Tinder Swindler’ victim Ayleen Charlotte, the best-selling author of “My Friend Anna” about being conned by fake German heiress Anna Delvey, Rachel DeLoache Williams, and real estate mogul and business expert Barbara Corcoran, who comes with a warning and reveals how she was the target of a frightening scam that could happen to anyone; the Smith siblings (Willow, Jaden and Trey) who take over the table for their first solo episode; and much more.

· Last year, “Red Table Talk” aired its 100th episode and crossed the 1 billion views mark, further cementing its legacy as a cultural touchstone. Through milestone conversations of unprecedented transparency with some of the world’s biggest stars like Sandra Bullock, Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Salma Hayek, Paris Jackson, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Matthew McConaughey, Demi Moore, Keanu Reeves and Gwyneth Paltrow, the series has emerged as the go-to place for unpacking the most compelling issues of today.

· With over 11M followers on the “Red Table Talk” Facebook Page, the groundbreaking series has flourished into a loyal community that connects and supports each other through the “Red Table Talk” Facebook Group, where 620K members gather every week to share their own stories.

· In 2021, “Red Table Talk” won the Emmy(R) for Outstanding Informative Talk Show. The series has earned six NAACP Image awards and an African-American Film Critics Association award. The hosts were honored as some of “Most Influential People of 2021” by TIME, as well as “Entertainers of the Year” by the Ebony Power 100, and Jada was presented with the Trailblazer Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. The series has also received nominations from the Daytime Emmy Awards (8), the People’s Choice Awards (4), the MTV Movie & TV Awards (1), the Critics Choice Awards (2), and the Streamy Awards (2).

· “Red Table Talk” is produced by Westbrook Studios with Jada Pinkett Smith, Ellen Rakieten, Miguel Melendez, Meghan Hoffman and Jill Van Lokeren serving as executive producers.



“Rachael Ray’s Italian Dream Home” Set for Tuesday, October 19th Premiere on Facebook Watch

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“Rachael Ray’s Italian Dream Home” Set for Tuesday, October 19th Premiere on Facebook Watch
The series follows television personality, celebrity cook and designer Rachael Ray as she realizes her lifelong dream of owning and renovating a forever home in Tuscany, a place that holds special meaning for Rachael and her husband John.
[via press release from A+E Networks]
MEDIA ADVISORY

“Rachael Ray’s Italian Dream Home” Set for Tuesday, October 19th Premiere on Facebook Watch

View Trailer Here

“Rachael Ray’s Italian Dream Home” follows television personality, celebrity cook and designer Rachael Ray as she realizes her lifelong dream of owning and renovating a forever home in Tuscany, a place that holds special meaning for Rachael and her husband John. It’s been over two years since the two have been able to visit the site, and the anticipation of starting the work on the historic site is building. The restoration of the villa is fraught with challenges, complete with a looming deadline to bring Rachael’s vision for her home to reality: she needs the home to be finished in time for her anniversary party.

New episodes of “Rachael Ray’s Italian Dream Home” drop every Tuesday at 12pm ET/9am PT on Facebook Watch and www.Facebook.com/aetv.



Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Emmy Award-Winning “Red Table Talk”

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Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Emmy Award-Winning “Red Table Talk” with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris on September 15
Tiffany Haddish and Yvonne Orji will guest on the next episode.
[via press release from Facebook]
FACEBOOK WATCH ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF EMMY(R) AWARD-WINNING “RED TABLE TALK” WITH JADA PINKETT SMITH, WILLOW SMITH AND ADRIENNE BANFIELD-NORRIS ON SEPTEMBER 15

· Facebook Watch’s Emmy(R) Award-winning series “Red Table Talk,” hosted by the iconic multigenerational trio comprised of Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and her mother Adrienne Banfield Norris, returns on Wednesday, September 15 at 9am PT / 12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.

· Jada, Willow, and Gammy return to the table to reveal their traumatic experiences with their hair, during which superstar comedian Tiffany Haddish crashes the red table to find out why Jada shaved her head, and “Insecure” star Yvonne Orji shares her personal journey. Then, three brave women make a bold choice and shave their heads for the very first time on camera!

· “Red Table Talk” is a standout example of how content, community and conversation come together on Facebook Watch as the series has created a safe space for healing through provocative conversations on culture-defining topics. The groundbreaking series has built a loyal community with over 10M followers on the official “Red Table Talk” Facebook Page and more than 620K engaged members in the “Red Table Talk” Facebook Group, who join the conversation week after week, connecting with one another and sharing their own stories. The Facebook group has inspired spinoff local groups.

· “Red Table Talk” is a Daytime Emmy(R) Award-winning series and has won four NAACP Image awards. The series has also received eight Daytime Emmy nominations, an MTV Movie & TV Award, two Critics Choice Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, two Streamy Awards, and Jada Pinkett Smith was honored with the Trailblazer Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

· “Red Table Talk” is produced by Westbrook Studios with Jada Pinkett Smith, Ellen Rakieten, Miguel Melendez and Meghan Hoffman serving as executive producers.
About Facebook Watch

Facebook Watch is the global destination where content, community and conversation come together on Facebook. Home to a wide range of video from Facebook Watch Originals like the award-winning Red Table Talk, to gaming, sports, music, news and live content from creators and publishers, Facebook Watch is a personalized viewing experience where you can easily discover videos based on your interests. Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop, all Portal devices and on TV apps listed HERE.

About Westbrook Inc.

Launched in 2019 by founders Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, Miguel Melendez, and Ko Yada, Westbrook is a media company that empowers artists to tell stories that connect the world. Westbrook houses Westbrook Studios, the premium film and television studio; Westbrook Media, a vertically-integrated IP incubator, brand content studio, and production company; Red Table Talk Productions, maker of the hit Facebook Watch shows Red Table Talk and Red Table Talk: The Estefans; and Good Goods, which creates unique consumer products around the company’s IP and talent partners. By leveraging the Smith Family’s deep experience in entertainment and media, Westbrook curates and produces content – from short and mid-form digital to traditional television and motion pictures – for all major platforms.



See Us Unite for Change – Hosted by Ken Jeong, First-of-Its-Kind Global Event

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See Us Unite for Change – Hosted by Ken Jeong, First-of-Its-Kind Global Event to Celebrate and Pay Tribute to the Asian American Experience
The event will air on Friday, May 21 at 8:00/7:00c and will be simulcast nationally and worldwide across the platforms of the MTV Entertainment portfolio as well as BET and Nickelodeon and stream exclusively on Facebook Watch.
[via press release from MTV]
See Us Unite for Change — Hosted by Ken Jeong, first-of-its-kind global event to celebrate and pay tribute to the Asian American experience

Produced by a coalition of philanthropic and Asian American Pacific Islander Organizations, with the Ford and MacArthur Foundations, Jesse Collins Entertainment and MTV Entertainment Studios

Special to air Friday, May 21st at 8PM EDT across MTV Entertainment’s suite of brands including MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network and Smithsonian Channel as well as BET and Nickelodeon and stream exclusively on Facebook Watch

New York – April 29, 2021 – In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a coalition of partners including the Ford and MacArthur Foundations have partnered with MTV Entertainment Studios to produce See Us Unite for Change, a first-of-its-kind special hosted by Ken Jeong and featuring notable AAPI celebrities and allies. The event will air on Friday, May 21st at 8PM EDT and will be simulcast nationally and worldwide across the platforms of the MTV Entertainment portfolio (MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network,Smithsonian Channel, Pop TV, VH1, CMT, TV Land and Logo) as well as BET and Nickelodeon and stream exclusively on Facebook Watch.

Through music and comedy performances, short film packages and speakers, the special aims to inspire and educate viewers about the impact that the AAPI community has had in America, as well as how to move forward and further support on-the-ground efforts to build solidarity against hate. The Executive Producers of this historic event are Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Founder of Care.com, and Jesse Collins, Kimmie Kim and Carol Donovan of Jesse Collins Entertainment.

“This event comes at an important time for our AAPI community, as we unite with our allies to celebrate the breadth and diversity of the Asian American experience,” said Sheila Lirio Marcelo, See Us Unite for Change Executive Producer and Founder of Care.com. “There is more work to be done in raising awareness of the contributions of our AAPI community and we’re honored to have the support of our partners as we work to build solidarity in service of a more equal and just society in America.”

“We are outraged and deeply saddened by the escalation of hate crimes against AAPI communities and stand with them in the fight against xenophobia and bigotry,” said Chris McCarthy, President, MTV Entertainment Group. “Hate against one of us is hate against all of us and by working together on a global scale, we can help end this senseless violence.”

“I am honored to be a part of an event that will highlight the rich history of the Asian community,” said Jesse Collins, Executive Producer and Founder & CEO, Jesse Collins Entertainment. “Asian Pacific Americans have played an important role in shaping our country and bringing visibility to this broad community is something I am truly honored to do.”

“We are in solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander community in the face of bigotry, racism and violence,” said Mina Leferve, Head of Programming and Development, Facebook Watch. “We see what the community is enduring, and we’re honored to help raise awareness and to help spotlight the rich and beautiful history of Asian and Pacific Islanders in America.”

See Us Unite for Change is part of a broader advocacy campaign, See Us Unite, that is designed to accelerate impact and expand support for the AAPI community through the amplification of voices and education about the Asian American experience.

About See Us Unite

See Us Unite is a cultural campaign designed to accelerate impact and expand support for the AAPI community through solidarity and education. Our ambition is to amplify voices as we unite to change people’s perception about what it means to be an American. We will do this by bringing allies and partners together to use our resources and networks to support the on-the-ground work of community organizers raising awareness, building understanding and broadening educational efforts about the Asian American experience. See Us Unite was created by a coalition of nonprofits including the Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation in service of solidarity with the AAPI Community. In partnership with the Asian Pacific Fund, See Us Unite will direct support to Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ), Stop AAPI Hate, National Asian Pacific Women’s Forum (NAPAWF), The Asian American Education Project (AAEdu), Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), and the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), and other AAPI organizations.

About MTV Entertainment Studios

MTV Entertainment Studios leverages the iconic brands of the MTV Entertainment portfolio (MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, Paramount TV, Smithsonian Channel, CMT, Pop TV, TVLand and Logo) to produce content for its thriving linear, streaming, digital, social, live events and audio platforms.

About Jesse Collins Entertainment

Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service television and film production company and has played an integral role in producing many of television’s most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE has a multi-year overall agreement with ViacomCBS Cable Networks. On the theatrical film side, the company also has a first look on JCE’s film development projects which could include Viacom’s film entities such as Paramount Players. The award-winning and critically acclaimed television that JCE has produced includes miniseries – The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story; scripted series – American Soul and Real Husbands of Hollywood; children’s series – Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices; award shows – BET Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF’s An Evening of Stars, BET Hip Hop Awards, ABFF Honors and Soul Train Awards; specials – John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales I Be Knowin’, Def Comedy Jam 25 and Leslie Jones: Time Machine; as well as competition/game shows – Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares, Nashville Squares and Rhythm & Flow. Jesse Collins, founder and CEO of the company, is the executive producer of all programming. He is also a co-executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards. Most recently, he was executive producer of The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and produced The 2021 Academy Awards. Go to jessecollinsent.com for more information on the company.

About Facebook Watch:

Facebook Watch is a place to discover and enjoy video on Facebook. Home to a wide range of video – from Facebook Watch Originals like the award-winning Red Table Talk to gaming, sports, music, news and live content – Facebook Watch is a global destination where content, community and conversation come together. This is a personalized viewing experience, where you can discover new content based on what your friends are watching, and catch up on the shows you follow. Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop, all Portal devices and on TV apps listed HERE.



Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Acclaimed “Red Table Talk”

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Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Acclaimed “Red Table Talk” with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris on March 31
The season premieres Wednesday, March 31 at 9am PT / 12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.
[via press release from Facebook]
FACEBOOK WATCH ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ACCLAIMED “RED TABLE TALK” WITH JADA PINKETT SMITH, WILLOW SMITH, AND ADRIENNE BANFIELD-NORRIS ON MARCH 31

· Facebook Watch announces the return of the award-winning hit series “Red Table Talk” with hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, who bring their multigenerational perspectives to the show to create a safe space for healing through provocative conversations on culture-defining topics. The series premieres Wednesday, March 31 at 9am PT / 12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.

· Last year, the headline-making show became the #1 Facebook Watch Original series. From releasing the first interview with Olivia Jade where she discussed the USC college admissions scandal, to the infamous episode where Jada brought herself to the table, “Red Table Talk” has dominated the pop culture conversation. As “Red Table Talk” grew in popularity, so did the franchise last year with the expansion of “Red Table Talk: The Estefans” featuring music icon and Grammy winner Gloria Estefan, her daughter Emily Estefan and her niece Lili Estefan.

· “Red Table Talk keeps raising the bar with honest, powerful, and revealing conversations around topics viewers care about most,” said Mina Lefevre, Head of Development & Programming for Facebook Watch. “The Red Table Talk community is growing every day on Facebook Watch, and we’re looking forward to bringing fans more groundbreaking episodes this year with Jada, Willow, Gammy and our partners at Westbrook Studios.”

· “As a producer, it is a thrill to witness three generations take on topics that are groundbreaking, important and healing in a way that we have never quite seen before,” said “Red Table Talk” Executive Producer Ellen Rakieten. “In partnership with Facebook Watch, we have created a new lane for a new kind of conversation. We are grateful to the millions who have built our loyal and passionate ‘Red Table Talk’ community and are excited about our new episodes that are sure to have everyone sharing, liking and commenting.

· Episode topics to come will include conversations around sexuality, narcissism, and hidden epidemics within the global pandemic, from abuse to conspiracy theories.

· With over 10.4M followers on the “Red Table Talk” Facebook Page, the groundbreaking series has built a loyal community in the “Red Table Talk” Facebook Group with more than 623K engaged members who join the conversation week after week to connect with one another and share their own stories.

· “Red Table Talk” is a three-time Daytime Emmy-nominated series and has won three NAACP Image awards. Jada Pinkett Smith was also honored with the Trailblazer Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Additionally, the series has been nominated for Critics Choice Awards, Critics Choice Real TV Awards, and People’s Choice Awards.

· “Red Table Talk” is produced by Westbrook Studios with Jada Pinkett Smith, Ellen Rakieten, Miguel Melendez and Jack Mori serving as executive producers.

About Facebook Watch

Facebook Watch is the global destination where content, community and conversation come together on Facebook. Home to a wide range of video from Facebook Watch Originals like the award-winning Red Table Talk, to gaming, sports, music, news and live content from creators and publishers, Facebook Watch is a personalized viewing experience where you can easily discover videos based on your interests. Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop, all Portal devices and on TV apps listed HERE.

About Westbrook Studios

Westbrook Studios is a subsidiary of Westbrook Inc., the media company launched in 2019 by founders Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, Miguel Melendez and Ko Yada, focused on empowering artists to tell stories that connect the world. Led by Co-Presidents, Jon Mone (Film) and Terence Carter (Television), and Helga Eike (RTT Productions), Westbrook Studios is home to the Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris, Emmy(R) nominated Facebook Watch series, “Red Table Talk” and is rapidly expanding its footprint in entertainment, serving as the studio home to all new premium TV and motion picture projects. On the film side, upcoming Westbrook Studios projects include the remake of the 1980s classic PLANE, TRAINS, & AUTOMOBILES starring Will Smith and Kevin Hart, EMANCIPATION which sold to Apple in the largest film festival acquisition deal in film history, and the highly anticipated KING RICHARD based on the life of Richard Williams, father to tennis greats Serena and Venus. On the TV side, Westbrook Studios recently launched Amend: The Fight for America, a powerful, six-part, Netflix docuseries which uses a groundbreaking multimedia narrative format to explore the Fourteenth Amendment through the lens of American history, posing the question, what does “united states” really mean? The studio also recently announced an unprecedented two-season order from Peacock for Bel-Air, the dramatic reboot of Will Smith’s iconic ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ based on Morgan Cooper’s 2019 viral short film.



Facebook Watch Premiering Black History Month Special “Forward: The Future of Black Music”

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Facebook Watch Premiering Black History Month Special “Forward: The Future of Black Music” Featuring Chance the Rapper, Erykah Badu, John Legend, Yara Shahidi on February 16
The four-episode, short-form special celebrating Black Excellence will drop every Tuesday and Friday on the Facebook Watch page starting February 16.
[via press release from Facebook]
FACEBOOK WATCH PREMIERING BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL “FORWARD: THE FUTURE OF BLACK MUSIC” FEATURING CHANCE THE RAPPER, ERYKAH BADU, JOHN LEGEND, YARA SHAHIDI ON FEBRUARY 16

· In celebration of Black History Month, Facebook Watch is announcing its new special “Forward: The Future of Black Music,” produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, featuring Chance the Rapper, Erykah Badu, John Legend, Yara Shahidi, and more, premiering Tuesday, February 16 at 9am PT / 12pm ET on Facebook Watch and also available on Messenger’s Watch Together.

· The four-episode, short-form special celebrating Black Excellence will drop every Tuesday and Friday on the Facebook Watch page starting February 16.

· Cameras will follow the artists into their most sacred spaces to have unfiltered conversations between an icon and an emerging artist that will revolve around their influences and visions for the future.

· “Forward: The Future of Black Music” will feature Yara Shahidi ft. Neelam (Feb. 16), John Legend ft. D Smoke (Feb. 19), Erykah Badu ft. Tobe Nwigwe (Feb. 23), and Chance the Rapper ft. his brother Taylor Bennett (Feb. 26).

· Influenced by the classic TV series “Iconoclasts,” viewers will be a fly on the wall for a musical experience with a legend and their successor. The show will culminate with an incredible musical performance by the artist on the rise, further proving why they are the future.

· Black History Month at Facebook: This Black History Month, Facebook is celebrating the Black community as people make their voices heard, raise awareness and inspire action across the Facebook app, Instagram and Messenger. We are also sharing an update on the commitments we made in June, including $200 million to support Black-owned businesses and organizations as part of a broader $1.1 billion investment in Black and diverse suppliers and communities in the US. As part of this, Facebook dedicated $25 million in support of Black content creators. Black creators and community leaders are making their mark on the world and using our apps to share their stories – from pushing culture forward on Instagram to turning Facebook movements into lasting legacies. This investment in content creators turned into We The Culture. Created by a passionate team of Black employees at Facebook, We The Culture elevates Black creators to share their vision with the world, spark community, and empower them to build successful, entertaining and sustainable networks across our apps.

“FORWARD: THE FUTURE OF BLACK MUSIC” ASSETS

· Tune-in: “Forward: The Future of Black Music” premieres February 16 at 9am PT / 12pm ET on Facebook Watch, and you can also watch with your friends on Messenger’s Watch Together.

· Production Credits: “Forward: The Future of Black Music” is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment. Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Tiffany Mills serve as executive producers.

· Show Logo: HERE

· Official Hashtags: #FutureofBlackMusic, #BlackHistoryMonth

About Facebook Watch

Facebook Watch is the global destination where content, community and conversation come together on Facebook. Home to a wide range of video from Facebook Watch Originals like the award-winning Red Table Talk, to gaming, sports, music, news and live content from creators and publishers, Facebook Watch is a personalized viewing experience where you can easily discover videos based on your interests. Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop, all Portal devices and on TV apps listed HERE.

About Jesse Collins Entertainment

Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service television and film production company and has played an integral role in producing many of television’s most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE has a multi-year overall agreement with ViacomCBS Cable Networks. On the theatrical film side, the company also has a first look on JCE’s film development projects which could include Viacom’s film entities such as Paramount Players. The award-winning and critically acclaimed television that JCE has produced includes miniseries – The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story; scripted series – American Soul and Real Husbands of Hollywood; children’s series – Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices; award shows – BET Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF’s An Evening of Stars, BET Hip Hop Awards, ABFF Honors and Soul Train Awards; specials – John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Farewell, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales I Be Knowin’, Def Comedy Jam 25 and Leslie Jones: Time Machine; as well as competition/game shows – Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares, Nashville Squares and Rhythm & Flow. Jesse Collins, founder & CEO of the company, is the executive producer of all programming. He is also a co-executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards and executive produced The Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show in February 2021. He will next executive produce The 93rd Annual Academy Awards in April 2021. Go to jessecollinsent.com for more information on the company.



Reality Stars of The Ruch Life Announce New Podcast Series

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Female NASCAR Driver Angela Ruch and Husband Mike Ruch Launch The Ruch Life Podcast
Reality Stars of The Ruch Life Announce New Podcast Series

Charlotte, NC, March 31, 2020 – Female NASCAR driver Angela Ruch and husband Mike Ruch, stars of the new hit reality series, The Ruch Life, have just announced the launch of their new podcast series. The Ruch Life Podcast will release new episodes every Monday and Thursday covering trending topics in pop culture and the news, the NASCAR industry, sports, entertainment, fashion, motherhood, parenting, and more, starting on Thursday, April 2nd.

Earlier this year, Angela and Mike launched The Ruch Life reality series on FacebookWatch which gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at Angela’s comeback to NASCAR, along with the everyday struggles of transitioning into parenthood and the ultimate success of adopting two newborn babies.

The new podcast will offer fans an even deeper look into the lives of Angela and Mike while interviewing guests from across all industries including notable athletes, pop culture and reality stars, musicians, influencers, as well as close family and friends.

“We’re excited to take on this next venture and connect with fans even more through The Ruch Life Podcast,” said Angela Ruch. “We are beyond grateful for all of the support and love we’ve received for our show, and we wanted to give our fans an opportunity to spend more time with us while keeping it funny, entertaining, and real.”

A new episode will be live every Monday and Thursday, and listeners can stream the episodes on Facebook Watch, YouTube, IGTV, Spotify and Apple Music. Fans can keep up with the episode schedule on The Ruch Life’s Instgram, Angela Ruch’s Instagram, and The Ruch Life Facebook.

About Angela Ruch
As the third generation of Copes to enter the world of racing, Angela and her twin sister, Amber, received a go-kart while they were only nine years old, thus beginning their career in racecar driving. Being the niece of former Daytona 500 Champion, Derrike Cope, Angela always had a desire to race, and entered her first NASCAR race in 2010.

Since then, she continued to compete and received a number of accomplishments, including: First to Lead Laps by a Female Driver in the Truck Series at Daytona, Second-Best Finish By Female Driver in the Truck Series, Tied Danica Patrick for Second-Best Finish by Female Driver at Daytona All-Time and more. Angela is currently one of three female NASCAR drivers in the world right now, and the only mother in the industry.

All while making her return to NASCAR, Angela started a new journey in her life as a mother. With her husband, Mike Ruch, founder and CEO of Industrial Timber, the couple adopted two babies, which was showcased on her new reality show, “The Ruch Life.” The Ruch Life, debuted on Facebook Watch in 2020, focuses on Angela’s return to the racetrack, as well as her plans to adopt and start a family. To date, the show has received over 7 million views, averaging over 835K views per episodes in the United States.

In addition to her career with NASCAR, and new journey as a mother, Angela is a partner and advocate for Give a Child A Voice. Founded by Angela’s nephew, Eric Erdman, Give a Child A Voice is a non-profit organization with a mission to put an end to bullying, child abuse, and life-threatening childhood illnesses.