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Emmy Award-Winning Actress Karrueche Tran Joins Fuse

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Danielle Langer

Emmy Award-Winning Actress Karrueche Tran Joins Fuse’s Reimagined and Refashioned Design Competition Series “Upcycle Nation”
Tran will be joined by upcycling innovator Peder Cho, and fashion designer Jérôme LaMaar as judges.
[via press release from Fuse Media]
Emmy Award-winning Actress Karrueche Tran Joins Fuse’s Reimagined and Refashioned Design Competition Series “Upcycle Nation”

Fashion gets an alteration when aspiring designers from around the country compete to transform everyday items into fashion-forward streetwear

Tran To Host and Executive Produce 8-Episode First Season, Which Began Production In LA

Aug. 10 – Los Angeles – Fuse today announces the start of production on Upcycle Nation, a new competition series that stitches together the world of fashion and the culture of upcycling. Hosted and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning actress Karrueche Tran, Upcycle Nation features aspiring designers and upcyclers from around the country who must transform previously discarded items into unique articles of clothing. Tran will be joined by upcycling innovator Peder Cho, and fashion designer Jérôme LaMaar as judges.

In each episode, three clever, crafty and fashion forward contestants will rip, tear, staple, burn, hammer, and sew their way through two high-stakes challenges to win a cash prize. From taking discarded denim jeans and making them into a new functional jacket, to repurposing old Oreo bags into a new couture handbag, they will use their RAW talent to make something spectacular out of literally, nothing.

Upcycle Nation began production this month and is set to premiere on Fuse and Fuse+ in late 2022. The series is produced by Fuse Studios.

Meet the host and judges of Upcycle Nation:

Karrueche Tran, host, executive producer

LA native and Emmy Award-winning actress Karrueche Tran has quickly become one of Hollywood’s sweethearts. Best known for her role as Virginia on TNT’s acclaimed series Claws, the actress and socialite has accumulated a worldwide fan base of over 12.1 million combined social media followers and counting. Karrueche not only stars in Emmy Award-winning web series, The Bay, but made history at the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards as the first ever AAPI winner in the Lead Actress category for her role in both Daytime or Primetime Emmys. Over the years she has collaborated with brands like ColourPop Cosmetics, releasing one of their top-selling limited-edition makeup lines, KaePop. She released an athleisure wear collection with Pretty Little Thing and launched her own jewelry line KAE by Karrueche in 2020. Karrueche landed the E! News co-host spot at the 2017 Golden Globes red carpet, and her genuine and playful personality has landed her numerous hosting opportunities including MTV’s hit show Catfish and the BET Awards red carpet. Karrueche’s natural knack for fashion has also made her a paparazzi favorite and solidified her spot as a well-known fashion “it girl”. In 2021 she became an ambassador for Coach. Whether it’s the latest streetwear look, or sitting front row at top designer runway shows in Florence, Paris and Milan, Karrueche is a must-watch in the fashion world. Over the years Karrueche has immersed herself in philanthropic work by teaming up with nonprofits such as Smile Train, Environmental Media Awards, and Global Wildlife Conservation. She was also seen on FOX’s Deputy in a recurring role as Genevieve, guest-starred alongside Tracy Morgan on his TBS show, The Last O.G., and most recently in Peacock’s Bel Air.

Peder Cho, judge

Cho is a retired accountant turned full-time designer. He is an upcycle artist known for his unique designs and innovative approach. He has collaborated with brands such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Lee Jeans, Target, the NHL, and SLAM Magazine as well as with music artists (Swizz Beats, Jaden Smith, DaniLeigh, Internet Money Records, & Tyla Yaweh) to create one of a kind upcycle pieces. www.instagram.com/utopia.us.

Jérôme LaMaar, judge

South Bronx native, Jérôme LaMaar is a shapeshifting creative consultant and fashion designer with 900K followers on social media and over two decades of industry experience. Their label, 5:31 made history with a partnership with Macy’s that features drops of their nonbinary fashion throughout the year. Jérôme has created for the likes of Beyonce and her IVY PARK line, Missy Elliot, SZA, Janet Jackson, Kimora Lee Simmons, Rihanna, and many more. Jérôme also consults for various global brands gradually shifting the narrative around what fashion, style & technology could become for the future. http://www.instagram.com/jeromelamaar.

About Fuse

Fuse Media is a Latino-owned, multi-platform entertainment company dedicated to documenting and celebrating our increasingly blended America through engaging and vibrant storytelling. With a portfolio of award-winning original content and a growing global footprint, Fuse strives to authentically reflect the world of its young and diverse audience, pioneering a multicultural and creative destination. The Fuse Media family includes Fuse, Fuse+, Fuse Backstage, Fuse Beat, FM (Fuse Music), Fuse Sweat, fushttp://fuse.tv/e.tv, and Fuse Content Studio, its in-house production arm, as well as a growing branded content and live events business. For more information, visit www.fusepress.tv

Season Two of Fuse’s Groundbreaking Business Series “Sex Sells” Premieres June 29

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Danielle Langer

Season Two of Fuse’s Groundbreaking Business Series “Sex Sells” Premieres June 29
Former tech executive-turned podcaster, producer and host WeezyWTF is back with her famous friends to celebrate entrepreneurs with businesses relating to sexual health and sex positivity.
[via press release from Fuse Media]
SEASON TWO OF FUSE’S GROUNDBREAKING BUSINESS SERIES “SEX SELLS” PREMIERES JUNE 29

WeezyWTF returns as host of 8-episode second season with guests Sofia Franklin (Call Her Daddy), Sarunas Jackson (Insecure), Charlamagne and more, to explore the booming business of sexual health and sex positivity

New York and Los Angeles – June XX – When we talk about sexual health, we mean business – and business is booming. Former tech executive-turned podcaster, producer and host WeezyWTF is back with her famous friends to celebrate entrepreneurs with businesses relating to sexual health and sex positivity. The all-new season of Sex Sells premieres Monday, June 29 at 11:00pm ET on Fuse.

With the success of apps like OnlyFans, and sex-positivity further pushing into the mainstream, the opportunity to entrepreneurs to create success in sex-related industries is exploding. From visiting a strip club to find out just how much money the business actually makes, to discussing the benefits of forming a corporation with a clinical sex therapist specializing in intimacy, WeezyWTF and guests continue to unapologetically demystify and shine a light on the business of sex.

“The last several years have seen a boom in entrepreneurship with thousands of Americans marrying their passions with business acumen, and these rapidly evolving business are especially fertile ground for a new wave of innovators,” said Marc Leonard, Head of Content and Marketing, Fuse Media. “Fuse is proud to join WeezyWTF in shining a light on these business owners who are experiencing success while working to destigmatize conversations around sex and pleasure.”

Season two of Sex Sells features entrepreneurs and special guests including Sofia Franklyn (Call Her Daddy), Charlamagne, Sarunas Jackson (Insecure), Mandii B (co-host of Whoreible Decisions), rapper Freddie Gibbs, Jet Setting Jasmine, Tyla Gomez (The Only Fan), Pokmi co-founder and CEO Nils Lataillade, Lena The Plug and more.

Sex Sells premieres on Monday, June 29 at 11:00pm ET on Fuse/Fuse+. Catch up on season one Saturday, June 25 from 10 pm – 2 am or anytime on Fuse+.

Fuse’s Standout Unscripted Series “Made from Scratch” Returns with Season Four

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Danielle Langer

Fuse’s Standout Unscripted Series “Made from Scratch” Returns with Season Four Premiering July 28
Ahead of its season four premiere, Fuse also announced that “Made from Scratch” is renewed for a fifth season and will begin production later this year.
[via press release from Fuse Media]
FUSE’S STANDOUT UNSCRIPTED SERIES “MADE FROM SCRATCH” RETURNS WITH SEASON FOUR PREMIERING JULY 28

Eva Longoria, Noah Cyrus, Javon Walton, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and more invite viewers to experience an intimate preparation of a home-cooked meal with family and friends

Made From Scratch renewed for a fifth season ahead of season four premiere
New York, Los Angeles – June 7, 2022 – Fuse’s hit series Made From Scratch is taking viewers back into the kitchen for an all new season beginning July 28. The unscripted series goes beyond the recipe as guests cook their favorite dishes and reveal how food and family have helped shape their identity and inspired their artistic achievements. Season four will feature actress/producer Eva Longoria (“The Boss Baby 2: Family Business”), singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus, actors Javon Walton (“Euphoria”) and Jason Genao (“On My Block”), professional gamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins (“Free Guy”), musician/activist/reality star Amara La Negra (“Don’t Cancel Me”) and singers Kyle and Syd.

Made From Scratch is the not-really-a-cooking-show that features artists and entertainers as they prepare a home-cooked meal with their family and friends, inviting viewers to share the love and feed the soul. It’s about the intimate, genuine moments where food creates a bond, and artists can let down their guard and reveal how food and family have influenced them.

Ahead of its season four premiere, Fuse today announced that Made From Scratch is renewed for a fifth season and will begin production later this year. Catch up on all current seasons of the hit series Made From Scratch on Fuse+, and tune into the season four premiere on July 28 on Fuse and Fuse+. Made From Scratch is produced by the Fuse Content Studio.

Previous guests include: Becky G, Ally Brooke, G-Eazy, Big Boi, ASAP Ferg, Saweetie, Rick Ross, Jhene Aiko, Vic Mensa, Dave East and Danileigh, Miguel, Anjelah Johnson, Karol G, JoJo, MadeinTYO, Trippie Redd, Mulatto and many more.

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Fuse’s New Original Series “We Need to Talk About America” Examines Oddities

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Danielle Langer

Fuse’s New Original Series “We Need to Talk About America” Examines Oddities in American Culture – Premieres April 20
In the premiere episode “Gotta Swipe Right,” first-generation comedians put Life Hacks on trial, expose the secrets of Area 51, plus viewers will get relationship advice from Zainab Johnson.
[via press release from Fuse Media]
FUSE’S NEW ORIGINAL SERIES “WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT AMERICA” EXAMINES ODDITIES IN AMERICAN CULTURE

PREMIERES APRIL 20

From social media trends and viral videos to over-the-top proposals and gender reveals, the series features playful commentary from actors and comedians discussing the latest in American culture

Los Angeles, New York – April 4, 2022 – Gender reveals, eating contests, over the top proposals, social media anything. American culture can seem wild and weird. Especially from the perspective of first-generation and bicultural comedians. In the 10-episode first season of We Need to Talk About America, a diverse panel of freethinking, freewheeling professional roasters – including Chinedu Unaka (Insecure), Tim Chantarangsu (Wild N’ Out), Sherry Cola (Good Trouble), Paul Elia (Conan), Zainab Johnson (Upload), Crystal Marie-Denha (Jane the Virgin) – will share their sharp witted, honest reactions to American oddities and more. We Need to Talk About America, produced by Fuse Content Studio, will premiere on April 20 at 11 p.m., on Fuse, Fuse+ and in the U.K. on Fuse Beat.

In the premiere episode “Gotta Swipe Right,” first-generation comedians put Life Hacks on trial, expose the secrets of Area 51, plus viewers will get relationship advice from Zainab Johnson. The next episode, “Where Did People Get All These Milk Crates?” will have the comedians watch embarrassing social media challenges and learn why period blood is the secret to looking young.

We Need to Talk About America features a lineup of diverse talent including; Chinedu Unaka (Insecure), Tim Chantarangsu (Wild N’ Out), Sherry Cola (Good Trouble), Paul Elia (Conan), Zainab Johnson (Upload), Crystal Marie-Denha (Jane the Virgin), Aida Rodriguez (Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready), Marcella Arguello (Take My Wife), Percy Rustomiji (The Goldbergs) and Jesus Trejo (Mr. Iglesias). The show joins Fuse’s slate of original series that empower, celebrate, and amplify young, multicultural voices, including Sex Sells, TallBoyz, and Made From Scratch.

Fuse+ is available on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, iOS and Android mobile. The SVOD service is also available at $19.99 annually or with TV Everywhere authentication included with cable or satellite services — includes access to exclusive original content, all Fuse Media originals as they premiere on the company’s linear channels, and the entire library of Fuse programming on demand.

About Fuse Media

Fuse Media is a Latino-owned, multi-platform entertainment company dedicated to empowering, celebrating, and amplifying young, multicultural voices. With a portfolio of award-winning original content and a growing global footprint, Fuse strives to authentically reflect the world of its young and diverse audience, pioneering a multicultural and creative destination. The Fuse Media family includes Fuse, Fuse+, Fuse Backstage, Fuse Beat, FM (Fuse Music), Fuse Sweat, fuse.tv, and Fuse Content Studio, its in-house production arm, as well as a growing branded content and live events business. For more information, visit www.fusepress.tv

Acclaimed Sketch Comedy Series “TallBoyz” Premieres on Fuse TV on March 23

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Danielle Langer

Acclaimed Sketch Comedy Series “TallBoyz” Premieres on Fuse TV on March 23
Created by and starring Guled Abdi, Vance Banzo, Tim Blair and Franco Nguyen, the series takes on a slew of pressing topics including cultural appropriation, office politics, toxic masculinity, racism, ancient demons… and almost meeting Drake.
[via press release from Fuse Media]
DROPPING TRUTH BOMBS FROM NEW HEIGHTS.

ACCLAIMED SKETCH COMEDY SERIES “TALLBOYZ” PREMIERES ON FUSE TV ON MARCH 23

Executive Produced and Directed by Bruce McCulloch (Saturday Night Live, The Kids in the Hall), TALLBOYZ tackles uncomfortable truths through relatable and absurd sketches

Seasons two and three will debut this Summer and Fall on Fuse

Los Angeles, March 11 – Fuse expands its library of fresh, diverse content with the U.S. premiere of the critically lauded sketch comedy series TALLBOYZ. Created by and starring Guled Abdi, Vance Banzo, Tim Blair and Franco Nguyen, TALLBOYZ takes on a slew of pressing topics including cultural appropriation, office politics, toxic masculinity, racism, ancient demons… and almost meeting Drake. Produced by Accent Entertainment, season one of TALLBOYZ premieres Wednesday, March 23 at 10:00pm. EST on Fuse.

In the absurdist world of TALLBOYZ, a group of young, diverse comedians alternate between playing heightened versions of themselves and sliding into cartoonish sketches about friendship, politics, bro culture and everyday life. Over the course of the show, the Boyz face everything from grammar-induced rap beefs, big life revelations, a mission to Mars gone wrong, a secret that could derail a boy band and more, all infused with a hilarious and upbeat demeanor.

TALLBOYZ received four 2022 Canadian Screen Award nominations including one for Best Sketch Comedy Program or Series. The boys’ credits collectively include Outstanding Comedy Short at the 2018 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, appearances in JFL42, Comedy Brawl, CBC Radio, NOW Magazine, and The Colin Mochrie Improvisation Award. TALLBOYZ have also received two Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Sketch Comedy Show & Ensemble Performance and Best Writing, Variety or Sketch Comedy in 2020.

“We are thrilled to introduce the creative, and insanely funny TALLBOYZ to our Fuse audience,” said Marc Leonard, SVP, Head of Content and Marketing, Fuse Media. “Their modern, thought-provoking approach to sketch comedy aligns perfectly with Fuse’s mission to showcase empowering content, and no one does it in a funnier way than the TALLBOYZ.”

Produced by Accent Entertainment, TALLBOYZ is created by Guled Abdi, Vance Banzo, Tim Blair, and Franco Nguyen. Bruce McCulloch is Executive Producer, Showrunner and Director, and Susan Cavan is Executive Producer along with the four TALLBOYZ. Paula Smith is Supervising Producer, and Thea Gagliardi is Producer. Ashley Comeau is Consulting Producer. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Trish Williams is Executive Director, Scripted Content; Sandra Picheca is Director of Current Production, Comedy; and Greig Dymond is Executive in Charge of Current Production and Head of Festivals, CBC Comedy.

Commissioned by CBC in Canada, TALLBOYZ is now available for the first time for U.S. audiences on Fuse beginning March 23 at 10:00p.m. Seasons two and three of TALLBOYZ will debut in Summer and Fall of 2022 on Fuse.

About Accent Entertainment

One of Canada’s leading independent film and television production companies, Accent Entertainment, is dedicated to developing, financing and producing high quality, talent-driven projects with an original point of view that ranges from comedic to dramatic and, most often, a combination of the two. Spanning over two decades, producer Susan Cavan’s extensive credits include many projects with Bruce McCulloch (Kids in the Hall) such as Young Drunk Punk, Kids in the Hall; Death Comes to Town, and Superstar starring Molly Shannon and Will Ferrell. Credits also include Take This Waltz co-produced, written and directed by Sarah Polley and starring Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Luke Kirby and Sarah Silverman and Mesmer co-produced with David Bowie and starring Alan Rickman.

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Iconic Series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Joins Fuse’s Lineup

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Danielle Langer

Iconic Series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Joins Fuse’s Lineup of Empowering Content Beginning October 1
All seven seasons will be available on Fuse as part of a licensing deal with Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.
[via press release from Fuse Media]
ICONIC SERIES “BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER” JOINS FUSE’S LINEUP OF EMPOWERING CONTENT BEGINNING OCTOBER 1

In every generation, there is a chosen one… and in between fighting vampires, demons and the forces of darkness, she’s coming to Fuse on October 1 to kickoff the Halloween season!

Just in time for the beloved series’ 25th anniversary today, March 10th, Fuse is proud to announce that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is joining Fuse’s lineup of empowering content, introducing a whole new generation of Slayers to the series. All seven seasons will be available on Fuse as part of a licensing deal with Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.

The teen years can be brutal. Especially when you’re Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) – a Sunnydale High School student destined to slay supernatural, blood-sucking baddies instead of hanging out at the mall. Over the seven seasons of this thrilling, witty show, Buffy struggles to maintain allies in the fight against evil, while also engaging in on-off romances with a moody vampire (David Boreanaz) or two (James Marsters). Throughout its run, the series also starred Alyson Hannigan, Seth Green, Anthony Stewart Head, Nicholas Brendon, Charisma Carpenter, Emma Caulfield and Michelle Trachtenberg.

During its original run (1997 – 2003), the critically acclaimed, Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R)-nominated series garnered between four to six million viewers on original episodes. As a result of its notable success and impact on popular culture, Buffy the Vampire Slayer has attracted attention in fan films, parody and academia. Various academic settings have included the series as a topic of literary study and analysis, and the favored show has led to the publication of books and articles examining the themes of the show from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives.

Fuse Media is a Latino-owned, multi-platform entertainment content company that ignites culture with vibrant entertainment that celebrates and amplifies fresh, young voices. With a portfolio of award-winning original content and a growing global footprint, Fuse strives to authentically reflect the world of its young and diverse audience, pioneering a multicultural and creative destination. The Fuse Media family includes Fuse, Fuse+, Fuse Backstage, Fuse Beat, FM (Fuse Music), Fuse Sweat, fuse.tv, and Fuse Content Studio, its in-house production arm, as well as a growing branded content and live events business.

Fuse Backstage Set to Premiere Three, Original Music Documentaries

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Danielle Langer

Fuse Backstage Set to Premiere Three, Original Music Documentaries Featuring Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa and DJ Khaled
Using interview and performance footage, viewers will get an intimate behind-the-scenes, all-access look at how these artists achieved their mega-success, what their personal lives were like before stardom, and the people who have supported them along the way.
[via press release from Fuse Media]
FUSE BACKSTAGE SET TO PREMIERE THREE, ORIGINAL MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES FEATURING CAMILA CABELLO, DUA LIPA AND DJ KHALED

Camila Cabello: Just Jump premieres Tuesday, February 1

Dua Lipa: Elevating premieres Tuesday, March 1

DJ Khaled: Another Win premieres Friday, April 1

New York, January 28, 2022 – Fuse Backstage, the free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) brand where artists come to play, is set to premiere three original new music documentaries featuring Camila Cabella, DJ Khaled, and Dua Lipa. Using interview and performance footage, viewers will get an intimate behind-the-scenes, all-access look at how these artists achieved their mega-success, what their personal lives were like before stardom, and the people who have supported them along the way.

Launched in March 2021, Fuse Backstage is available for free via Fuse+, the Fuse owned and operated apps, and by authenticating through Fuse’s video partners. The channel features a collection of music bios, performances, interviews, news, docs, reality shows, films and specials spotlighting superstars and emerging talent.

· Camila Cabello: Just Jump – Premieres on Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Fuse Backstage presents a Cinderella story with Latin roots. Despite Camila Cabello’s early solo elimination on the singing competition series X-Factor, she returned with the pop group Fifth Harmony, snagging third place and winning the hearts of fans everywhere. Now with multiple award-winning albums released, a lead role in the film “Cinderella,” and a high-profile romance under her belt, there’s nothing stopping this pop princess from taking over the music industry and cementing her legacy as one of the greats.

· Dua Lipa: Elevating – Premieres on Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Fuse Backstage presents the story of pop phenomenon Dua Lipa. Her catchy tunes and sultry vocals made her one of the most recognizable talents in modern pop music and her confidence, style and authenticity have won her fans across the globe. Now an icon in the music, fashion and beauty industries, her name is known across the globe. From her childhood spent in Albania to her current tour across the world, this is Dua Lipa’s incredible journey to international superstardom.

· DJ Khaled: Another Win – Premieres on Friday, April 1, 2022

Fuse Backstage presents the story of DJ Khaled. Record producer, label executive, digital influencer, and hip-hop superstar. First gaining prominence as a radio host in the 1990s, DJ Khaled slowly rose to fame as a DJ for the popular hip-hop collective, Terror Squad, before releasing his debut album in 2006. As one of the most sought-after collaborators in hip-hop, DJ Khaled has cemented his place in music history alongside legends like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Chance the Rapper, Justin Bieber, Kanye West and more.

This February Fuse Backstage will also celebrate Black History Month by going All In with Black History Month. Programming will include music specials with Lil Wayne, Dr. Dre, Nicki Minaj, Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G. and Beyoncé.

About Fuse Backstage

Fuse Backstage is a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) brand, is where artists come to play. Superstars and emerging talent light up this collection of music bios, performances, interviews, news, docs, reality shows, films and specials. For music enthusiasts and fans of cutting-edge stories, Fuse Backstage is oversized and overstuffed with legendary artists and fresh new talent. Fuse Backstage is operated by Fuse Media, a Latino-owned, multicultural focused, multiplatform entertainment company. It is available via the Fuse owned and operated apps, Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, XUMO, VIZIO SmartCast(R), DistroTV, Plex, and on Redbox’s Free Live TV.

About Fuse Media

Fuse Media is a Latino-owned, multi-platform entertainment company dedicated to documenting and celebrating our increasingly blended America through engaging and vibrant storytelling. With a portfolio of award-winning original content and a growing global footprint, Fuse strives to authentically reflect the world of its young and diverse audience, pioneering a multicultural and creative destination. The Fuse Media family includes Fuse, Fuse+, Fuse Backstage, Fuse Beat, FM (Fuse Music), Fuse Sweat, fuse.tv, and Fuse Content Studio, its in-house production arm, as well as a growing branded content and live events business. For more information, visit www.fusepress.tv

Dating Stories from Hell Are Brought to Life When Fuse’s Hit Series, “True Dating Stories”

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Danielle Langer

Dating Stories from Hell Are Brought to Life When Fuse’s Hit Series, “True Dating Stories,” Returns for a Third Season February 2
Just in time for Single’s Awareness Day, the Fuse fan-favorite returns with eight new stories of unbelievable dating disasters.
[via press release from Fuse Media]
DATING STORIES FROM HELL ARE BROUGHT TO LIFE WHEN FUSE’S HIT SERIES, “TRUE DATING STORIES,” RETURNS FOR A THIRD SEASON FEBRUARY 2

New York – January 10 – If you thought your dating life was a joke, you’re not alone. Fuse’s hilarious and equally cringeworthy series True Dating Stories returns for a third season on February 2 at 10:00 p.m. True Dating Stories gives the floor to real people to share their real stories of epic dating disasters with outrageous reenactments of their worst date-night moments. Learn a little. Laugh a lot. And be happy you’re not on the show.

Just in time for Single’s Awareness Day, the Fuse fan-favorite returns with eight new stories of unbelievable dating disasters, including being dropped off at a date’s mother’s cosmetics party, getting ghosted by a charming and mysterious neighbor whose apartment ends up being completely empty, and even using an animal’s carcass to survive in the wilderness after a double date goes terribly wrong.

This season also features an episode where Vanessa “Vanjie” Mateo (RuPaul’s Drag Race) recounts an unforgettable date which starts at a nightclub in Texas and ends in a chaotic confrontation at a Chinese restaurant. Plus, standup comedian Salma Hindy (Chelsea Handler’s Vaccinated and Horny Tour) shares the awkward blind date her father arranged – and joined.

Come share in the misery (and laughs) with an all new season of True Dating Stories premiering February 2 at 10:00 p.m. on Fuse and Fuse+.

True Dating Stories is produced by LaRue Entertainment.

About Fuse Media

Fuse Media is a Latino-owned, multi-platform entertainment company dedicated to documenting and celebrating our increasingly blended America through engaging and vibrant storytelling. With a portfolio of award-winning original content and a growing global footprint, Fuse strives to authentically reflect the world of its young and diverse audience, pioneering a multicultural and creative destination. The Fuse Media family includes Fuse, Fuse+, Fuse Backstage, Fuse Beat, FM (Fuse Music), Fuse Sweat, fuse.tv, and Fuse Content Studio, its in-house production arm, as well as a growing branded content and live events business. For more information, visit www.fusepress.tv

Fuse+ Launches September 13 with an Inclusive and Empowering Lineup of Original Series

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Danielle Langer

Fuse+ Launches September 13 with an Inclusive and Empowering Lineup of Original Series, Documentaries and Independent Films Including “Don’t Cancel Me,” Hosted by Global Superstar Amara La Negra
Competitively priced at $1.99 a month with limited ads, Fuse+ is uniquely positioned as a brand created and curated by – and for – a young, diverse viewer who craves representation in their entertainment choices.
[via press release from Fuse Media]
Fuse+ Launches September 13 With An Inclusive and Empowering Lineup of Original Series, Documentaries and Independent Films Including Don’t Cancel Me, hosted by Global Superstar Amara La Negra

The New Streaming Service Goes Live on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV Apps

LOS ANGELES, CA AND NEW YORK, NY – September 13, 2021 — Fuse Media, the Latino-owned, multicultural focused entertainment company, today announces the official September 13 launch of Fuse+ (https://signup.fuseplus.tv/), a new streaming platform dedicated to empowering and inspiring a multicultural, millennial audience. In addition, Fuse has announced a deal with Afro-Latina global star, musician, entrepreneur, author and activist Amara La Negra, who is known for her incredible talents, personality, natural charisma and activism. The first show to debut as part of the deal, Don’t Cancel Me With Amara La Negra, will premiere December 1 on Fuse+ and Fuse.

Don’t Cancel Me With Amara La Negra follows La Negra as she ventures into the streets of Miami to have honest conversations about the topics many have wondered about but may have been too afraid to ask about – especially in person – including immigration, colorism, body image, LGBTQIA+ rights and more. In each of the eight, half-hour episodes, La Negra will sit down with a panel of personalities including local advocates and business owners.

“Amara La Negra perfectly captures our brand’s point of view with her singular vision that thoughtfully pushes boundaries and challenges the norms of ‘what’s expected.’ Her contributions are important to the Fuse family and Don’t Cancel Me will be a defining part of the future of Fuse+,” said Fuse Media CEO Miguel “Mike” Roggero. “As our research has shown, young consumers demand empowering content that is representative, inclusive and authentic, and Fuse Media is launching Fuse+ as another step in serving this audience across all screens.”

Competitively priced at $1.99 a month with limited ads, Fuse+ is uniquely positioned as a brand created and curated by – and for – a young, diverse viewer who craves representation in their entertainment choices. As the only service dedicated to empowering the underserved, multicultural millennial and Gen Z audiences, Fuse+ hands the mic to its audience to create purpose-driven, binge-able shows featuring new voices and colorful stories that celebrate, motivate and elevate. The service will include a unique mix of exclusive content that airs day-and-date with linear TV premieres on the company’s flagship Fuse channel, along with some free ad-supported content.

In addition to Amara’s show, Don’t Cancel Me With Amara La Negra, Fuse+ will launch with more than 500 hours of original programming, including:

· Shine True (original series, premieres on September 14) — extended episodes of this Critic’s Choice Real TV and Imagen nominee, in which mentors and role models help a non-binary or trans person explore their inner identity and passions. In addition to additional bonus footage in each episode, a never-before-seen reunion show will also be available.

· Made From Scratch (original series, season 3 premieres on September 15) — the “not-really-a-cooking-show” that goes beyond the recipe to serve up a candid look into the lives of our favorite artists as they prepare their most-loved childhood dishes with the family who knows them best.

· Sex Sells (original series, every episode premieres on Fuse+ on September 21) – celebrates sex-focused businesses from a female perspective while helping to normalize the topic of sex – especially female sexuality.

· The Canvas: Los Angeles (new original series, premieres on October 6) – an intimate look into the unconventional journeys of some of Los Angeles’ most enigmatic visual artists making their mark today.

· Fuse Films: The MisEducation of Bindu (premieres on October 12) – follows a bullied Indian teen who forges her mother’s signature to test out of high school. When she discovers she must pay a test fee by the 7th period, she is left with no choice but to turn to the students she desperately wants to leave. Directed by Prarthana Mohan, The MisEducation of Bindu stars Megan Suri, Gordon Winarick, and David Arquette. The Duplass Brothers serve as executive producers.

· Fuse Films: Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie (premieres October 26) – two best friends with Down syndrome rally an entire town to help them make a zombie film. With appearances from the documentary’s executive producer Peter Farrelly (There’s Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber), Conan O’Brien and DJ Pauly D (MTV’s Jersey Shore).

· Fuse Docs: The All-Americans (premieres on November 23) – home to the nation’s largest Latinx immigrant population, East Los Angeles sits squarely in the crossfire of debate about American identity. Yet every November, this community comes together for a distinctly American event, one of the country’s fiercest high school football rivalry games: The East L.A. Classic. The All-Americans follows four students seeking glory on the field, while grappling with personal obstacles and striving to make sense of their community’s place in today’s America. Executive Produced by Becky G.

· Fuse Docs: Inherent Good (premieres on December 14) – as an urgent response to swelling economic anxiety and wealth inequality in America, comedian Trae Crowder takes us on a journey to the South to explore a transformative idea of giving free cash to every citizen – no strings attached.

· Fuse Docs: The Third Strike (premieres on January 18, 2022) – attorney MiAngel Cody leads a small – but mighty – team of women fighting to free people sentenced to life in prison for drugs and to end the brutal “Three Strikes” drug law that put them there.

· Fuse Films: Unsound (premieres February 2022) – a musician’s romantic spark is ignited by a deaf, emerging trans man as they work together to save his community nightclub for the deaf. Starring Reece Noi (Game of Thrones), Yiana Pandelis, Paula Duncan, Todd McKenney and Christine Anu.

· Like a Girl (new original series, premieres 2022) – Denise Jones is a dynamo. Since the age of 8 or 9, she’s been kicking the asses of over-confident boys on-and-off the pitch. And, as an adult, she’s been a vocal leader in the fight for gender equality in sports. Now, in Like a Girl, Denise will bring the fight for gender equality to life via a multigenerational interview and competition series. Every episode, Denise will spend a day with a talented young, female athlete, including training and competing with some of the biggest athletes on the planet.

Additionally, Fuse+ will showcase an independent and inclusive array of filmmakers and talent in front of and behind the camera – including in the above entries from the Emmy, Imagen and Peabody award-winning Fuse Docs and Fuse Films franchises – plus such titles such as Hang Loose (October 19), Beyond Paradise (November 9) and Miss India America (December 7). At launch, Fuse+ will also be stacked with more than 500 hours of original Fuse programming, including Like, Share Dimelo, an unfiltered talk series hosted by Latina comedians Dee Nasty (Darlene Demorizi) and Sasha Merci, that explores trending topics in Latinx and millennial issues, and every episode of Fuse favorites including Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia Bounces Back and T-Pain’s School of Business.

In addition to previously announced availability on Apple TV and Fire TV, Fuse+ is now also available on Roku, iOS and Android mobile beginning today. The subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service — also available at $19.99 annually or with TV Everywhere authentication included with cable or satellite services — includes access to exclusive original content, all Fuse Media originals as they premiere on the company’s linear channels, and the entire library of Fuse programming on demand. Fuse Media’s other new streaming brands — Fuse Backstage (music), Fuse Beat (Black and hip-hop culture) and Fuse Sweat (retro home fitness) — are all available within Fuse+ as part of its free tier, along with select episodes of the above programming and the company’s library of original short-form content.

About Fuse Media

Fuse Media is a Latino-owned, multicultural focused, multiplatform entertainment company. It unites cultures through colorful storytelling that celebrates our blended America. The minority owned and managed company serves its millennial and Gen Z audience through a portfolio of streaming and television brands including Fuse, Fuse Backstage, Fuse Beat, FM (Fuse Music), Fuse Sweat and fuse.tv. Fuse Media also operates the Fuse Content Studio, its in-house production and distribution arm, as well as a growing branded content and live events business. For more information, visit www.fusepress.tv

About Amara La Negra

Amara La Negra is the embodiment of the woman of today who was created with a hint of the past and a twist of tomorrow. With a Spanish and Caribbean background, the songstress describes herself as eccentric, vibrant, and ambitious. The international entertainer, singer/songwriter, actress, model, and esteemed philanthropist got creative with her sound in 2018 – truly performing from her roots. 2020 was another ground-breaking year with a plethora of recognition as a LatinX Activist Icon. During Hispanic Heritage Month, she was featured in Time Magazine, ABC News, Thrive Global, People En Espanol, and hosted an Imagen Award-nominated Townhall for Fuse TV, Planned Parenthood, and more. She also was one of the stars featured in “HABLA NOW, The Fifteenth Installment Of HBO Latino’s Award-Winning “Habla” Series. The BBC also honored Amara this year. Fuse honored Amara La Negra for FUTURE HISPANIC HISTORY HONORS AMARA LA NEGRA and The BCC Honored Amara La Negra as one of the 10 under 30 that inspire the United States with their work in their fields.

“The Canvas: Los Angeles” Premieres October 6 on Fuse

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Danielle Langer

“The Canvas: Los Angeles” Premieres October 6 on Fuse
The series gives an intimate look into the unconventional journeys of some of the city’s most enigmatic visual artists making their mark today.
[via press release from Fuse Media]
“THE CANVAS: Los Angeles” PREMIERES OCTOBER 6 ON FUSE

New eight-episode docuseries profiles one-of-a-kind artists inspired by the culture of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK — August 24, 2021 — Storytelling and art are the lifeblood of Los Angeles, a city home to some of the world’s most legendary creators. In an ode to these visionaries, the new docuseries The Canvas: Los Angeles – premiering October 6 on Fuse – gives an intimate look into the unconventional journeys of some of the city’s most enigmatic visual artists making their mark today. These talented artists are forging their own path, and proving that drive, determination and an entrepreneurial spirit beat formal training any day. Season one’s eight half-hour episodes feature a different artist each week, and viewers will get a first-hand look at the vibrant and diverse communities and culture of Los Angeles, where the city itself plays a distinctive character in every episode.

The Canvas’ diverse and fascinating stories include an apparel designer from the streets of Venice, an artist from El Centro who fuses political and social consciousness into his work, and a director from South Central collaborating with some of music’s most influential artists. The Canvas: Los Angeles profiles these incomparable creators and their journeys into the heart of self-expression.

Featured artists include:

· Calmatic, director (South Central)
· Raised in South Central, Los Angeles, Calmatic is a self-taught filmmaker who discovered his passion for telling stories at a young age. As a director, he strives to humanize others’ unique experiences without infusing them with negative stereotypes. He seeks to stretch the limits of his viewers’ reality while highlighting the beauty in the mundane. His creative curiosity has allowed him to solidify a place for himself in a constantly evolving industry.

· Ernesto Yerena, mixed-media artist (Boyle Heights)
· Ernesto Yerena Montejano was born in El Centro, CA, a mid-sized farming town bordering Mexicali, BC, MX. Fueled by his cross-national upbringing, his art practice reflects his observations of the views and interactions between the Mexican communities living on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Yerena shares narratives of his conflicts of identity that he feels are kindred to what many Chicanos of these communities experience.

· Mark “Peaced” Pangilian, photographer and creative director (East Hollywood/Echo Park/Silverlake)
· Mark “Peaced” Pangilinan is a photographer born in the Philippines and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Growing up all over Los Angeles – he spent time in East Hollywood, Silverlake, and Echo Park – heavily influenced his career and work. Mark’s photography encompasses fashion, music and documentary storytelling.

· Guadalupe Rosales, artist and educator (East Los Angeles)
· Guadalupe Rosales is a multidisciplinary artist and educator best known for her community-generated archival projects, “Veteranas and Rucas” and “Map Pointz.” The projects manifested in 2015 from the under/misrepresentation and historical erasure of Latin@/x communities in Southern California.

· Chris “Spanto” Printup, brand owner (Venice)
· Venice native and co-founder of streetwear label, BornxRaised, which launched in 2013 after Spanto was released from a year-long sentence in prison. The brand was literally born and raised from sketches he made on a manila folder he got from the commissary.

· Joshua Vides, reality to idea artist (Fairfax/Rancho Cucamonga/Rialto)
· Joshua Vides is a Southern California-based graphic designer, visual artist and a first-generation Guatemalan. Vides was born and raised in Rialto, CA but moved to Los Angeles early in life to pursue his career. His work defines the premise of pop art through immersive illustrations and a range of limited products.

· Estevan Oriol, photographer (Los Angeles)
· Estevan Oriol is an American of Mexican-Italian descent and photographer and music video director. His work, which encompasses the essence of Los Angeles, has been featured in magazines and reflects Los Angeles’ urban and gang culture. He’s also photographed many celebrities.

· Ann-Marie Hoang “MSTR OF DISGUISE,” wardrobe stylist (Gardena / Torrance / Hollywood)
· Ann-Marie Hoang is a wardrobe stylist and environmental vibe setter, also known as Mstr Of Disguise. Her style influence is on display in music videos including Ariana Grandes “7 Rings” & “Thank You, Next”, Drake “POPSTAR”, and YG “Loko.”

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