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The New Edition Story' Stars On Becoming N.e., Brotherhood, And Bobby Brown

... who plays Ronnie De Voe, during the 11-hour script read. But Gray’s audition process was much easier. “The audition process was great,” Gray says. “I did about one audition. But really it was Tisha Bivins who requested me to play the role. So I was so, so honored to be requested by Mrs. Bivins to play her husband.”. Gray also loved portraying Bivins because he’s an intelligent guy and an underdog who has a great story. “My favorite part about playing Mike was that he is so ambitious. He was a hard worker. He was smart. [He] grew up in Boston, the projects. It’s a rags to riches story with Michael. He had ups, he had downs, but he prospered through those downs and became who he is today. And you know with like contracts that would come up to New Edition, Mike was the only one who caught on to the percentages and tried to express that to the fellas.”. And in portraying N. E.’s focal point, Smith worked hard to convey the nuances in Ralph Tresvant’s personality. “I think the most ...

Bet Didn't Skim On Authenticity For 'the New Edition Story

... of the film, particularly considering the group’s continuing popularity, felt the pressure. During the filming of a relatively innocuous winter scene last summer at a Hollywood recording studio, they were visibly concerned about how “The New Edition Story” would be received by the group’s loyal fans and viewers — especially the hard-to-please Black Twitter community. “That’s the real Siskel and Ebert,” executive producer Jesse Collins said, referencing the classic film critic duo. “There’s a lot of pressure. We just tried to focus on telling the story. Hopefully, people will love it.”. As he talked, technicians worked on a scene that explored one of the key moments in the group’s roller-coaster journey — arriving to work on its seminal “Heart Break” album, the first to feature Johnny Gill after Brown’s acrimonious exit, with powerhouse producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.). The anxiousness surrounding the film was understandable. ...

Stranger Things' Star On Becoming The 'smooth' Ladies Man For New Edition Role

... who he says are avid fans of the group. “It brings it back to my parent’s era, and they’re excited to see me,” he said during an interview with Huff Post. “So I just wanna make them happy.”. The 15-year-old ― who initially auditioned for the role of group member Michael Bivins ― went on to add that director Chris Robinson and executive producer Jesse Collins offered him the role of Bell after he performed a few lines depicting the Massachusetts-native. Aside from impressing Robinson and Collins with his vocal chops and dance moves to support the role of Bell – thanks in part to his past as a Harlem School of the Arts student – Mc Laughlin says his one obstacle was honing Bell’s charming personality traits. BET Networks. Caleb Mc Laughlin (second left) as Ricky Bell in BET's "The New Edition Story.". “I sing and I dance, but he’s a ladies man,” he said. “And I’m a ladies man too, but I’m not as slick and smooth as he is. But I became to be more slick and smooth as he is by learning the character.”. “It was challenging to please Mr. Ricky, ...

The Star Of Bet’s ‘the New Edition Story’ On Being Bobby Brown

... I can get someone that’s funny,’ and I came across Plies and then from there someone said you have to do someone bigger. Kevin Hart was like the perfect person. Is that how you got your start in comedy. I started with Vine. When I first moved out to L. A., my friend introduced me to making viral videos. I wasn’t really into it, because acting wasn’t something I wanted to do at the time. I was focused on dancing and other stuff. But once I saw his video go viral I was like, ‘Bro, put me on!’ I started making videos from there. “I was focused on dancing and other stuff. But once I saw his video go viral I was like, ‘Bro, put me on!’ ”. I saw that you spent time with Bobby Brown. What was that like? First of all, did you guys coordinate your outfits. That was random. He popped up to the studio because it was my birthday. He came and gave me some pointers about my dancing. We ...

New Edition Story’ Chronicles ’90s R&b Group

... Luke James, Algee Smith star. ’90 s R&B group’s Bobby Brown praises three-night series. The New Edition story has always been a movie waiting to happen. As teen sensations in the ’80 s, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins. Bobby Brown, Ronnie De Voe and Ralph Tresvant moved from the housing projects of Boston straight to the top of the R&B charts with irresistible pop confections like “Candy Girl” and “Mr. Telephone Man.” Throw in the messy breakups and reunions and hiatuses and the unexpected addition of Johnny Gill, and the tale has all the makings of must-see TV. Most popular. ‘Hamilton’ standby Jevon Mc Ferrin gets his chance. “The New Edition Story,” a six-hour biopic that starts its three-night run Jan. 24 on BET, captures all of that and more in a project that took more than a decade to put together. Story‘Whitney,’ more TV movies on R&B singers Photos The winter TV premiere dates you need ...

The New Edition Story' Cast Vs. The Real Boy Band Proves They Have The Chops To Win You Over

... The Real Boy Band Proves They Have The Chops To Win You Over. Source: BET. By Leah Thomas. 9 hours ago. The three-night BET biopic event which chronicles the boy band that started it all in the '80 s and '90 s starts Tuesday. If you weren't excited enough, The New Edition Story cast is filled with talented singers and actors that will remind you of your former faves. The miniseries has assembled a supergroup of its own. At the beginning, the young members of the group are played by Caleb Mc Laughlin from Stranger Things, Myles Truitt, Jahi Di'Allo Winston from Feed The Beast, Dante Hoagland, and Tyler Marcel Williams. The miniseries also stars Community actor and known The Walking Dead fan Yvette Nicole Brown, La La Anthony, and Bre-z from Empire. However, what New Edition fans are really interested in is who is playing the group during their idol days. You've seen most of their faces and heard most of their voices already, either in solo projects or as part of a musical show or movie. This cast should make the iconic real life members of New Edition proud. Here's the cast below, where you know them from, and their character's real life ...

How Accurate Is 'the New Edition Story'? Bet Had Input From The Real Band

... tell the story of New Edition from their perspective. Then, we put all six perspectives together, and that was the basis of the movie," he said. Collins also said that as they read the script, some of the singers learned things about their fellow bandmates that they hadn't previously known, but still decided to tell the full, sometimes difficult story. The producer told Yahoo. "These guys didn’t communicate how they felt about certain things ever, so a lot of things came out, a lot of warts came out, when they read this script. Then, that was the moment of truth, of, 'OK, are you guys going to move forward with this story now that you kind of see what happened?' They said, 'Yes, let’s do it. Let’s just tell the story.'". Source: BETNetworks on You Tube. One detail I'm looking forward to seeing portrayed in The New Edition Story is the role of Maurice Starr, who will be played by Faizon Love. Though Starr was widely reported as New Edition's first manager , in a 1991 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Ralph Tresvant claimed that he had a different role. "He helped get us our first break," Tresvant claimed in the interview. "He was a producer and a ...

Mercy Street’ Returns; ‘new Edition Story,’ ‘beaches’ Premiere

... one doesn’t return (bye-bye, Auralia) but several newcomers enter the Alexandria, Va., scene, including an odd duck new head of the hospital (Bryce Pinkham) and a former slave turned activist (2006 Carnegie Mellon University grad Patina Miller, “Madame Secretary”). “Mercy Street” remains strictly middlebrow fare, but it’s well-done for what it is and better than in its first season. Producers pair up the characters differently in upcoming episodes, which allows for fresh interactions and the opportunity for character back stories to emerge from the unexpected pairings. Move over, Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey: Idina Menzel and Nia Long take over their roles in Lifetime’s “Beaches” remake (8 p.m. Saturday) with Ms. Menzel belting out new versions of “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “Glory of Love.”. Producers didn’t change much for the reboot. “There is one other thread with Nia’s storyline that makes it different from the original, which is that she is a woman that has a career and finds her true joy and passion in ...

Tv Best Bets With New Edition, ‘salem’ Series Finale, ‘riverdale,’ Miss Universe

... in a three-part miniseries on BET Tuesday. They will be honored on Sunday for the Trumpet Awards. A few shows are back from winter break like the entire Thursday night Shonda Rhimes shows and the fourth season of “Black Sails” on Sunday on Starz. Hulu brings back “The Path” on Wednesday while Amazon introduces “Z” on Friday. And the CW tries a less sanitized version of the Archie Comics in “Riverdale” Thursday. This covers Monday, January 23 through Friday, January 29, 2017. “The Bachelor” 8 p.m. ABC — An upset bachelorette confronts Nick about his forward behavior with another woman. “Gotham” 8 p.m. Fox — While on the run from Gordon and Bullock, Dwight tries to revive Jerome. “The New Celebrity Apprentice” 8 p.m. NBC — Atlanta’s Porsha Williams is in the top 10. “2 Broke Girls” 9 p.m. CBS — Max and Caroline return from their road trip. “The Young Pope” 9 p.m. HBO — A burial for a nun’s sister at the Vatican is arranged by Lenny. “Scorpion” 10 p.m. CBS — The team must rescue a man teetering on the edge of a massive sinkhole that threatens to destroy Los Angeles’ water supply. “Beware the Slenderman” 10 ...

If It Isn’t Love, Then The New Edition Story Is Still Pretty Entertaining

... so he wastes no time settling into the role of Bivins, kicking off BBD’s “Poison” before everything goes to hell. But then the Story goes back to the beginning to show us just how deep the group’s ties ran before they ever entered a studio. Their motivations are also familiar, and include wooing girls and career ambitions. But when presented with the opportunity to break away from the group, a young Tresvant (Winston) sticks with New Edition. The scenes foreshadow several splits within the group in the 30-odd years since its formation, including a formal ousting of Brown when his ego became too much for the other members. He wasn’t the only one with solo aspirations, though, which is how Tresvant eventually topped the R&B charts, while BBD later introduced new jack swing’s pièce de ...

Fonda San Miguel Releases New Edition Of Popular Cookbook

... That was brand new to you then. Let’s be adventuresome again. I still want that. We don’t want to stay stagnant. We want to do new things.”. About 150 guests from all over the state came to Johnson’s Backyard Garden in East Austin for an Outstanding in the Field dinner in 2009. Addie Broyles / American-Statesman. The new edition of the Fonda San Miguel cookbook has a new cover and more than 20 new recipes. Fonda San Miguel has released a new edition of its popular 2005 cookbook that includes the recipe for this garlic shrimp dish. Contributed by Tracey Maurer. In this effort, Gilliland, who is close with famed Mexican food authority Diana Kennedy, will be hosting a guest chef dinner March 15 with Enrique Olvera, the internationally renowned chef behind Pujol in Mexico City and Cosme in New York City. Olvera and Kennedy might not agree about what constitutes “authentic” Mexican food, but Gilliland is excited to bring Olvera’s talent to Austin for a six-course dinner. Tickets aren’t yet on sale but will be available through the website, __link__. He says that this will be the first of a guest chef series curated with the help of Sergio Remolina, ...