*Keyshia Cole will executive produce and make her acting debut, playing herself, in a new Lifetime biopic chronicling her humble beginnings and rise to fame.
Directed by D’Angela Proctor (Line Sisters) and Manu Boyer (Girl in the Basement), “Keyshia Cole: This is My Story” premieres June 24 at 8p/7c as part of Lifetime’s celebration of Black Music Month, according to a news release.
“This is a story of a daughter’s love for her mother and although my heart remains broken from her untimely passing I am honored to be sharing it with the world,” said Cole in a statement.
“Playing the role of myself was a unique opportunity to re-live special moments in my life that also gave me the chance to process her loss in ways I did not expect. I miss her every day and even though she is not here, her presence was felt throughout this film. Mom, I love you,” the Multiple Grammy award nominee continued.
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In related news, Kelly Rowland will star in and executive produce “Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation,” for Lifetime, which is the fourth installment of its “Merry Liddle Christmas” movies franchise.
“Kelly Rowland returns to executive produce and star as Jacquie, who gave birth to twins in 2021’s Merry Liddle Christmas Baby. This new Liddle movie will follow the family as they head on a family vacation for the holidays. Production is set to begin later this year,” per the synopsis.
“This holiday season,” the synopsis continues, “the Liddle family is back together again, and ready to spend the holidays at a beautiful resort. Hoping to create new Christmas traditions, the Liddles are gathered to celebrate Jacquie and Tyler’s wedding anniversary and the twins’ birthday. But their holiday vacation is far from paradise with tensions mounting with Jacquie (Kelly Rowland) feeling Tyler is prioritizing his work over their family. Meanwhile Treena and Julian struggle to balance time with each other as Kiara and Chris navigate raising Kiara’s son. Marchelle and Wade are determined to keep Liddle Christmas traditions alive, even far from their homes, and despite the chaos of the season, the Liddles find a deeper understanding of each other, and all their small blessings complete their big Liddle family.”
“We are so ecstatic for the next movie of this fantastic holiday movie franchise and keep the story of the Liddles going,” said EVP, of Scripted Content, Tanya Lopez. “People have fallen in love with this family, and we are thrilled to continue to evolve their story with our incredible partner and star Kelly Rowland.”
“The Liddle Christmas story has literally become a big part of my own family’s Christmas. I love sitting with my family and friends to watch the films, and I am always happy to get back on set with these amazing actors who have become family,” said Kelly in a statement. “To wear two hats as executive producer and actress is always challenging and exciting. I cannot wait for everyone to see the next beautiful adventure.”
“Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation” will premiere as a tentpole movie for 2023’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” holiday slate.
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