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The house that Chantel built is at risk in the first season of the Haus of Vicious TV show on BET. As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Haus of Vicious is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Haus of Vicious here. *Status Update Below.

A BET drama series, the Haus of Vicious TV show stars Tami Roman, Erica Peeples, Redaric Williams, Norman Nixon Jr., Tiffany Black, Kyler O'Neal, Brely Evans, Lyric Anderson, and Ella Joyce. The story follows Chantel Vivian (Roman), a fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood...

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Airing on the BET cable channel, the Haus of Vicious TV show stars Tami Roman, Erica Peeples, Redaric Williams, Norman Nixon Jr., Tiffany Black, Kyler O'Neal, Brely Evans, Lyric Anderson, and Ella Joyce. The story follows Chantel Vivian (Roman), a fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood traumas, and dysfunctional personal life. With the assistance of her secret weapon -- the publicist...

It's hard to know what to think about the Haus of Vicious  TV series on BET. The show's premiere date was just revealed last week, and the cable channel hasn't issued any promotional materials besides a trailer and a poster. Despite little promotion, will Haus of Vicious draw big enough ratings to be renewed for a second season, or will it be cancelled instead? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.

A drama series, the Haus of Vicious TV show stars Tami Roman, Erica Peeples, Redaric Williams, Norman Nixon Jr., Tiffany Black, Kyler O'Neal, Brely Evans, Lyric Anderson, and Ella Joyce. The story follows Chantel Vivian (Roman), a fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood traumas, and dysfunctional personal life. With the assistance of her secret weapon -- the publicist to the Vicious Empire, Jaelyn Ryan...

Haus of Vicious is returning for more drama. BET+ has ordered a second season of eight episodes of the scripted series. Season one wrapped on BET in October 2022.

Starring Tami Roman (above), Erica Peeples, Redaric Williams, Norman Nixon Jr., Tiffany Black, Kyler O’Neal, Brely Evans, Lyric Anderson, and Ella Joyce, the series follows fashion designer Chantel Vivian (Roman) as she struggles with her personal life and her rise to the top in the fashion industry.

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BET+ has renewed the racy and captivating one-hour drama series Haus of Vicious for a second season. The new season will consist of eight episodes and feature Tami Roman in the leading role of Chantel Vivian.

The show also features Redaric Williams as Kane, Erica Peeples as Jaelyn, Norman Nixon Jr. as Milan, Kyler O’Neal as Izzy, Brely Evans as Avery, Vincent Ward as Bishop, Lyric Anderson as Tia, John Marshall Jones as Trevor and Ella Joyce as Carolyn.

Haus of Vicious follows the journey of Chantel Vivian, a talented fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood traumas, and dysfunctional personal life.

Jill Ramsey, executive producer and showrunner of Roman Ramsey, expressed her excitement for bringing Season 2 to life, stating, “The messaging in Season 2 is incredibly poignant and relevant. Haus of Vicious delves into how childhood trauma conditioning continues to impact our adult lives.

Exclusive: BET+ has renewed its freshman series Haus of Vicious for Season 2.

The new season will consist of eight episodes with returning star Tami Roman in the leading role of Chantel Vivian, Redaric Williams as Kane, Erica Peebles as Jaelyn, Norman Nixon Jr. as Milan, Kyler O’Neal as Izzy, Brely Evans as Avery, Vincent Ward as Bishop, Lyric Anderson as Tia, John Marshall Jones as Trevor and Ella Joyce as Carolyn.

From creator Jill Ramsey, Haus of Vicious follows the journey of Chantel Vivian, a talented fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood traumas and a dysfunctional personal life.

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“The messaging in Season 2 is incredibly poignant and relevant. Haus of Vicious delves into how childhood trauma conditioning continues to impact our adult lives,” Jill Ramsey, executive producer and showrunner of the series, tells Deadline.

A mother will stop at nothing to protect her young.

And when Cush Jumbo plays that mother, you can already bet a fantastic performance will buoy that story.

Lifetime will kick the new year off with more pulse-pounding Ripped from the Headlines stories that set you on edge, and one of our first forays into the slate will be another film connected to the "Girl in" slate.

Girl in the Video will be gracing our screens on January 13.

But fret not; TV Fanatic has an exclusive first look at the trailer and what's in store. Buckle your seat belts, as this one is about to be a thrilling ride!

We'll be breaking in the new year with Girl in the Video, the latest addition to the "Girl in" franchise. Notably, previous original series from that franchise include Girl in the Closet, Girl in Room 13, Girl in the Basement, Girl in the Shed,...

The holidays can be a perilous time for many, as some remember the joys of the past year with family and loved ones, while others are forced to look back at a year of disappointments, both personal and professional. One thing that can make both holiday options better is either to celebrate or commiserate with friends. In the new BET+ exclusive holiday movie “Whatever It Takes,” five women bond over the good and bad in their lives during the holiday season. You can check out the film beginning on Thursday, Dec. 21. You can watch Whatever It Takes with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.

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Set over the Thanksgiving weekend, “Whatever It Takes” focuses on five women who are dealing with careers,...

We’ve guided you through more than 100 new holiday movies since October. As the most wonderful time of the year reaches its climax, we’re here to spotlight the movie that should be at the top of your weekend list and preview why other debuts will make you merry one last time.

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Exclusive: Bravo star Kandi Burruss has joined the cast of the BET+ original holiday film Whatever It Takes. Deadline has your exclusive first look at the trailer above.

From writers TuShonda Whitaker and Amaleka McCall Brathwaite, Whatever It Takes is set on Thanksgiving weekend as snow is falling, Christmas is on the horizon and the promises of the New Year are near. Navigating careers, life and the nuances of friendship, five women bond over the imperfections in their love lives. The holidays bring some of them their greatest wishes and others their most profound losses.

The film, starring and executive produced by Tami Roman, will premiere on December 21. The cast also includes Brely Evans, Kendrick Cross, Rayan Lawrence, Zuri James, Stevie Baggs Jr, Linda Boston, Monica Robinson and Aj Akua Johnson.

“I’m so excited to be working with this incredibly talented...

Exclusive: BET Her has greenlit Black Girl, Erupted from director and star, Vanessa Bell Calloway (This Is Us), and executive producer, Tressa Azarel Smallwood of MegaMind Media. The project is the first feature film under the BET Her Presents: The Couch franchise.

Written by Tiffany Yancey, Black Girl, Erupted follows Reina (Khalilah Joi), a woman paying her dues at a law firm while facing microaggressions from co-workers and her boss Mr. Horowitz (Eric Roberts). Reina’s parents, Cassandra (Vanessa E. Williams), and Donald (Rodney Van Johnson), favor their younger daughter, Reilly, (Janeva Stoute), and consistently remind Reina not to be the “angry black woman” at the firm. The pressure to be perfect and uphold the family’s image wreaks havoc on Reina’s mental state.

B.J. Britt, Kareem Grimes, Brely Evans and Asia’h Epperson also star.

The film reunites Calloway with Smallwood, who has overseen the production of all the...

HBO has released the teaser trailer for the five-episode limited series “White House Plumbers,” starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux.

The series revolves around Nixon’s political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt (Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Theroux), who wound up helping to topple the presidency.

The cast includes Lena Headey, Judy Greer, Domhnall Gleeson, Toby Huss, Ike Barinholtz, Kathleen Turner, Kim Coates, Yul Vazquez, Alexia Valdés, Nelson Ascencio, Tony Plana, Zoe Levin, Liam James, Kiernan Shipka, Tre Ryder, David Krumholtz, F. Murray Abraham, Rich Sommer and John Carroll Lynch.

“White House Plumbers” is created, written and produced by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck, with David Mandel directing and executive producing. Frank Rich, David Bernard, Gregg Fienberg, Theroux, Harrelson, Len Amato and Ruben Fleischer serve as executive producers. The series is co-produced by HBO and executive producers Paul Lee, Mark Roybal and Nne Ebong for Wiip.

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Network: BET

Episodes: Ongoing (hour)

Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: August 17, 2022 -- present

Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: Tami Roman, Erica Peeples, Redaric Williams, Norman Nixon Jr., Tiffany Black, Kyler O'Neal, Brely Evans, Lyric Anderson, and Ella Joyce.

TV show description:

A drama series, the Haus of Vicious TV show was created by Jill Ramsey.

The story follows Chantel Vivian (Roman), a fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood traumas, and dysfunctional personal life.

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BET has picked up Haus of Vicious, the drama series led by Tami Roman. It is set to premiere August 17 at 8 p.m.

From creator Jill Ramsey, the eight-episode first season follows Roman’s character Chantel Vivian, a fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood traumas, and dysfunctional personal life. With the assistance of her secret weapon, Jaelyn Ryan (Erica Peeples), publicist to her Vicious Empire, Chantel works to rise through the ranks, but her husband Kane’s (Redaric Williams) behavior threatens to tear down the house Chantel built.

The series also stars Norman Nixon Jr. (Milan), Tiffany Black (Raven), Kyler O’Neal (Izzy), Brely Evans (Avery), Lyric Anderson (Tia), and industry veteran Ella Joyce (Carolyn).

“I’m excited to be an executive producer on Haus of Vicious and having the capability to offer opportunities to my...

Exclusive: Brely Evans and Ben Stephens, who recur on Carl Weber’s The Family Business as Sonya Duncan and Curtis Duncan, have been promoted to series regulars for the upcoming fourth season. Additionally, Bern Nadette Stanis (Good Times), Nayirah Teshali and Sacaiah Shaw have joined the BET+ series in heavily recurring roles. Filming on Season 4 got underway last week in Los Angeles.

Based on Weber’s bestselling crime drama book series, The Family Business follows the Duncans, an upstanding, tight-knit family that by day owns and operates an exotic car dealership in New York. By night, their business activities are more illicit in nature.

Evans’ Sonya Duncan is newly married to Junior Duncan; Sonya strategically compiles family secrets to make sure her husband is always one step ahead.

Stephens’ Curtis Duncan is a bounty hunter and the strikingly handsome nephew of L.C. Duncan who has become the family favorite...

Exclusive: Brian White has inked with Buchwald for representation. The Ray Donovan alum and Monogamy actor recently starred as Evan Lancaster opposite Robin Givens, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans and Essence Atkins and in OWN’s Ambitions from Will Packer. In addition to Ray Donovan and Monogamy where he appeared as Jay White and Dallas, respectively, White has recurred on series including Scandal, Hostages, Mistresses and Chicago Fire. His additional credits include Bronx Siu, Walter, Getting Even and the CW’s Beauty and the Beast. White starred in Lifetime’s With This Ring opposite Eve, Jill Scott and Regina Hall and in Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds with Gabrielle Union and Thandie Newton. He also appeared in Stomp the Yard, The Game Plan, 12 Rounds, Good Deeds and Cabin in the Woods. The actor continues to be repped by Zero Gravity Management and attorney Eric Feig. He was previously at Paradigm.

In today’s TV news roundup, Peacock announced a premiere date for “Noughts + Crosses,” and CNN Films and HBO announced a premiere date for the documentary “After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News.”

Renewals

Latv shared that the Lgbtqia+ talk show “The Q Agenda” has been renewed for a fourth season. The show features members of the Latinx and Lgbtqia+ communities, including hosts actress and trans activist Juliana Joel, comedian Lianna Carrera, makeup artist and influencer Victor Ramos and actor Enrique Sapene. Sapene is also the show’s creator. Each episode features guests from the entertainment industry, with discussions centered around issues affecting the Lgbtqia+ community. It is executive produced by Bruno Seros-Ulloa and Andres Palencia.

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The British drama television series “Noughts + Crosses” will be brought to Peacock on Sept. 4, marking its move into the U.S. The show is set in an alternate universe...

Exclusive: Umc, the streaming service operated by AMC Networks, has ordered its latest original drama – a male dating series created by newcomer Trell Woodberry.

For the Love of Jason looks at being single in your 30s from the male perspective.

Woodberry stars as Jason alongside an ensemble cast that features Sister, Sister’s Jackée Harry, All American’s Kareem Grimes, Being Mary Jane’s B.J. Britt and Brely Evans and Laila Odom, who features in Lifetime’s upcoming Salt-n-Pepa drama.

Jason is the guy who always has it together. In fact, he’s one of the most desirable guys in Los Angeles – educated, financially stable, and no baby mama drama. After ending a long-term relationship, Jason gets caught up in the bachelor lifestyle not realizing life is passing him by. As he watches his friends move on and settle down one by one, Jason feels pressured to catch up. Instead,...

Gravitas Ventures has obtained the North American rights Machine, a documentary about the rise of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning from I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead filmmaker Justin Krook. Set for an on-demand release on September 8, the James Maclurcan and Luke Mazzaferro-written film travels from Japan, Germany, America, Australia, and the United Nations in Geneva featuring inventors, engineers and thought leaders as they tackle the myriad of ethical dilemmas this radical new technology brings. Michael Hilliard and Luke Mazzaferro produced the pic via Australia-based production company Finch in association with Supper Club. Finch’s Rob Galluzzo, Supper Club’s David Gelb, Jason Sterman, Brian McGinn, and Sean Mckeever and Nick Cleaver served as executive producers. Endeavor Content negotiated the deal with Tony Piantedosi, Vice President of Acquisitions at Gravitas Ventures.

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Luke Wilson, Olivia Culpo, Adelaide Kane, Jon Lovitz, and Glee alum Chord Overstreet star in The Swing of Things,...

Network: Own.

Episodes: 18 (hour).

Seasons: Ongoing.

TV show dates: June 18, 2019 — December 17, 2019.

Series status: Cancelled.

Performers include: Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page.

TV show description:

From Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, the Ambitions TV show is a primetime soap opera. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl.

The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes (Atkins), who are now high-powered attorneys at odds in both the personal and professional arenas of their lives. Read...

Stephanie Lancaster's days of causing trouble are officially over.

Own has canceled Ambitions after one season, according to the show's leading lady, Robin Givens.

”Found out last week that Ambitions wouldn’t be returning for a second season,” the actress wrote on Instagram.

Ambitions explored the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America’s hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia.

It centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) and Amara Hughes (Essence Atkins), former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives.

The series also starred Brian J. White, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Erica Page, and Essence Atkins.

Ambitions Season 1 launched to 1.2 million total viewers and a 0.3 rating in the demo, but the numbers dipped throughout the season.

The series finale, appropriately titled "Saved the Best for Last," had 0.6 million viewers and a 0.1 rating.

In Live+Sd ratings,...

Stephanie Carlisle Lancaster’s days of scheming have been cut short. Own has canceled Ambitions after just one season, series star Robin Givens revealed Thursday on Instagram.

”Found out last week that Ambitions wouldn’t be returning for a second season,” the actress wrote, accompanied by the saddest of emojis.

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This news comes on the heels of Own renewing freshman series David Makes Man for a second season. Own...

The next episode of Ambitions airs tonight at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Own.

In "Giving Up," the Barnes have a big surprise for the Carlisles, forcing Stephanie and Evan to fight fire with fire. Meanwhile, Amara receives backlash at work for her prior indiscretions.

We Love Soaps recently spoke with Ambitions star Kendrick Cross about his role as good guy attorney Titus Hughes. We shared some laughs about our desire to see Titus take down Damian Collins (Alexander Mulzac) with a good right hook. Cross said he had moments of wanting the same thing.

"Let me hit him!" Cross once joked to Ambitions creator Jamey Giddens.

Could it happen tonight? We're not sure but Cross teased that it's a can't miss episode.

"It's a really big episode for Titus," he says. "You will see a turning point. Damian's tactics are working and we may see Titus get fed up with it.

The next episode of Ambitions airs tonight at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Own.

In "Giving Up," Stephanie finds a way to put her enemies at bay, while the highly anticipated anniversary celebration at Thelma's Place ends sooner than expected.

In the sneak peek clip below, Stephanie (Robin Givens) presents Rondell (Brely Evans) and Senior (Tony Vaughn) with a new plan for Thelma's Place.

Ambitions is produced for Own by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and its producer-distributor Debmar-Mercury. Will Packer is executive producer. Kevin Arkadie is executive producer/showrunner. Creator/writer Jamey Giddens and Will Packer Media’s Sheila Ducksworth also serve as executive producers.

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- The Year of Brely Evans: Our Exclusive Interview with the Rising Star of 'Ambitions'...

Greg (Gino Anthony Pesi) and Stephanie (Robin Givens). Photo courtesy of Own.Own's latest primetime soap opera, Ambitions, has become must-see TV with a unique combination of complicated relationships, sweet family moments and juicy sexcapades (even Senior is getting some action!). The next episode airs tonight at 10 p.m. Et/Pt and is aptly titled, "Backstabbers."

While Stephanie (Robin Givens) and her mother, Irene Carlisle (Donna Biscoe), conspire against Rondell (Brely Evans), Titus (Kendrick Cross) takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Rondell makes personal and professional moves, and Greg's (Gino Anthony Pesi) family means business.

Former Days of our Lives actor Matt Cedeño guest stars as Ignacio De Santos.

Check out a "Backstabbers" sneak peek video below along with more photos from the episode.

Stephanie isn't here to be second best. All new @AmbitionsOwn tomorrow, 10|9c. pic.twitter.com/nhao6GKESz— Oprah Winfrey Network (@Owntv) August 5, 2019

Rondell (Brely Evans...

You may have watched actress, singer and entertainer Brely Evans in films like Sparkle, Just Wright or The Man in 3B. You might have enjoyed her work on TV shows like Last Call, Family Business or Being Mary Jane. Perhaps you her loved her music with R&b trio Emage. Or all of the above. But no matter where you might have seen her before, chances are she made a huge impression. Brely Evans is a star. And she's currently starring in Ambitions on Own as the scene-stealing Rondell Lancaster, the sister of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster and manager of the Thelma’s Place restaurant. She is fighting to keep her neighborhood from being taken over by corporate developers and discovering new strengths along the way.

We Love Soaps recently spoke with the talented multihyphenate about her career ambitions and her work on Ambitions. Check out our exclusive interview with Brely Evans below.

Charley Bordelon began her campaign for a seat on the city council with her family beside her and a brick thrown at her on Queen Sugar Season 4 Episode 6.

Something tells me that the brick will be the least of the challenges she'll face during fight.

As Romero pointed out in this Queen Sugar quote, there's no doubt that this campaign will be a battle.

Romero: Are you sure you want to do this? I know you’ve thought this through but the Landry-Boudreaux family, I mean, they’re a lot.

Charley: I’m a lot. Whatever I have to do, whoever I need to talk to, I’ll do for St. Jo and for my Daddy. I can’t lose his land.

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Charley Bordelon is fierce,...

Which soap opera has the most riveting storylines this summer? It's Ambitions, airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Own.

On tonight's new episode, "What About Your Friends", Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) is a force to be reckoned with at a Women's Empowerment Summit, while Bella Tru (Erica Page) forges an alliance with Roderick (Karon Riley).

Check out a sneak peek below.

If you tune into Own at 8 p.m. Et/Pt you can catch up on the past couple of weeks before tonight's new episode.

Look for our new interview with Brely Evans, who plays Rondell Lancaster, in the coming days.

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Have Stephanie and Amara's ambitions served them well thus far? Is the Ambitions TV show cancelled or renewed for a second season on Own? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Ambitions, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes...

The Oprah Winfrey Network: Own has several original scripted series and, while they don't attract as many viewers as broadcast shows, they can develop quite a loyal fanbase. Own's newest entry into the Nielsen ratings race is the Ambitions TV show. Has it been ambitious enough in its casting and production values to score a return? Will Ambitions be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes (Atkins), who are now high-powered...

What's your verdict on the first season of the Ambitions TV show on Own? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Ambitions is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Ambitions season one episodes here.

An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former...

At long last, Jamey Giddens' highly anticipated primetime soap opera, Ambitions, premieres tonight at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Own, following a new episode of The Haves and the Have Nots. Ambitions explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America’s hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia. The series centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) and Amara Hughes (Essence Atkins), former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives. Full descriptions of ensemble below:

Givens plays the sophisticated Stephanie, who hails from a long line of distinguished attorneys. Stephanie desperately wants to be in charge of her family's prestigious law firm and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

We Love Soaps caught up with Givens when we visited the Ambitions set in Atlanta. Check out what she had to say in our interview below.

Ambitions star Robin Givens and creator/producer Jamey Giddens.Writer and producer Jamey Giddens made a name for himself covering soap operas for Daytime Confidential for more than a decade. His hilarious and insightful podcast commentary, and fascinating interviews, set him apart in the crowded blogosphere, not to mention the fact that he broke more news than every other soap opera journalist combined. What really made it work was his genuine love for the soaps as a lifelong viewer, combined with a deep understanding of how to tell stories as a talented writer. It was no surprise when he was asked to co-write the first season of Victoria Rowell's comedy series The Rich and the Ruthless, and earned an Indie Series Award nomination for his work. It was only a matter time before an even bigger break came his way, and it happened last year when prolific hit-maker Will Packer...

Essence Atkins stars as Amara Hughes in Ambitions.Anticipation is building for the premiere of the Jamey Giddens-penned and Will Packer-produced primetime soap opera Ambitions, which debuts on Tuesday, June 18 at 10 p.m. Et on Own. Ambitions is a multigenerational family saga centered around one woman who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city. Essence Atkins stars as Amara Hughes, a lawyer in the U.S. Attorney's Office who has newly arrived in Atlanta with her husband, Titus (Kendrick Cross). Originally from Texas, she is quickly gaining attention from the U.S. Attorney’s Office as a diligent investigator and prosecutor.

The all-star cast also includes Robin Givens as Stephanie Carlisle, the wife of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster (Brian J. White), whose true loyalty is to her own family's...

We are only four days away from the premiere of the Jamey Giddens-penned and Will Packer-produced primetime soap opera Ambitions, which debuts on Tuesday, June 18 at 10 p.m. Et on Own. Ambitions is a multigenerational family saga centered around one woman who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city. Brian J. White stars as Evan Lancaster, the Mayor of Atlanta who is married to attorney Stephanie Carlisle (Robin Givens). Evan's dream is to be the first African-American governor of Georgia and there's no line he won't cross to get there.

The all-star cast also includes Essence Atkins as Amara Hughes, a lawyer in the U.S. Attorney's Office who has newly arrived in Atlanta with her husband, Titus (Kendrick Cross); Brely Evans as Rondell, Evan's sister, who runs a...

We are only one day from the premiere the most anticipated new series of the summer, the Jamey Giddens-penned Ambitions. Brely Evans stars as Rondell Lancaster, the sister of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster (Brian J. White) and manager of the Thelma's Place restaurant. As the new face of an anti-gentrification campaign, she never thought would become a crusader for the people, but it's a badge she wears with pride – and nobody is removing it.

Check out what Evans had to say when We Love Soaps traveled to the set in Atlanta back in April.

We Love Soaps: What was your first reaction when you read the script for Ambitions?

Brely Evans: When I read the audition sides I thought to myself, “I know her,” because she’s me. She’s outspoken and not afraid to have an opinion. She really doesn’t give a f*** if someone has something opposing to say.

Our final look at the faces who are going to set Own on fire with the new soap, Ambitions, features Essence Atkins who plays Amara Hughes, and Kendrick Cross, who plays her husband, Titus.

Amara and Titus are both attorneys in the thick of it with competing couple Stephanie Carlisle (Robin Givens) and her husband, Evan Lancaster (Brian White). As a rising Us Attorney, Amara vows to fight the corruption of the Mayor's office, while Titus is embroiled in scandal as a result of working at the Carlisle's prestigious law firm.

While they were all in college together, Stephanie lost her on-again/off-again love, Titus, to Amara, and the events leave them still reeling decades later. Find out all about Amara and Titus' life together and more directly from Essence and Kendrick.

And prepare to get blown away by the profound way Essence views, well, everything. Enjoy!

With the law...

When Ambitions premieres on Own Tuesday, June 18, you'll get to meet Robin Givens' Stephanie Carlisle, a successful corporate attorney, and her husband, Brian White's Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster.

Their characters are one of the core couples on the show and provide a lot of drama against the competing couple, Amara and Titus Hughes. I'll have an interview with Essence Atkins and Kendrick Cross tomorrow!

All of the characters are interwoven in such a way that their lives not only brush up against each other, but their ultimate fate may be in the hands of someone they don't expect. Enjoy the latest interview from the Ambitions set visit!

Robin was doing Riverdale and The Fix at the same time when she received the script for Ambitions. "On Riverdale, I had lived with that character for some time, and I really got her. But The Fix was a pretty tough character for me,...

Ambitions is the new Own series that will satisfy your longing for all the escapist fun, debauchery, and bitchery you want from your primetime soaps.

Created by Jamey Giddens (The Rich and the Ruthless) and backed by Will Packer Productions, Ambitions focuses on four families from distinct backgrounds in Atlanta and features a richly diverse cast that is still too rare on television.

During a recent set visit, we spoke with Brely Evans and Erica Page who both play bold, outspoken women on Ambitions who know what they want and aren't afraid to fight for it.

Evans stars as Rondell Lancaster, the sister of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster (Brian White) and manager of the Thelma’s Place restaurant. As the new face of an anti-gentrification campaign, she never thought she’d become a crusader for the people, but it’s a badge she wears with pride – and nobody is removing it.

We are only 25 days away from the premiere of the much-anticipated drama series, Ambitions, which explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in Atlanta. You can tune in Tuesday, June 18th at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Own to catch all the drama.

Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens (The Rich and the Ruthless) and produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury, Ambitions stars a dynamic ensemble cast including Robin Givens, Brian White, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Erica Page and Essence Atkins.

The series centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes (Atkins), former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives.

Find out more about the lead characters below.

Robin Givens is the sophisticated Stephanie Lancaster. Hailing from a long line of distinguished attorneys, Stephanie desperately wants...

"She's messing with the wrong family." Own just released a new premiere date, key art, and trailer for their upcoming TV show, Ambitions.

The drama series "explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America’s hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia." The cast includes Will Packer, Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian White, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, and Erica page.

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In today’s roundup, Netflix has released the first official trailer for “Nailed It!” Season 3, and Own’s new family saga “Ambitions” is set to debut in June.

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Netflix has released the first official trailer for Season 3 of “Nailed It!”, which returns May 17. Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres are back as hosts of the unscripted series as they judge amateur home bakers compete in the kitchen for a $10,000 prize. Competitions throughout the upcoming season include a Marvel-inspired cupcake challenge and a gingerbread self-portrait competition.

Just in time for the May 28 premiere of “America’s Got Talent,” Howie Mandel attempts to define “stan” terminology in a video posted to the show’s YouTube channel. Season 14 of the NBC series will feature new judges Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough and fresh host Terry Crews. Mandel and Simon Cowell will return to the judging table as they seek out the...

New steamy family saga Ambitions is set to premiere on Tuesday, June 18 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Own, following Tyler Perry's hit drama The Haves and Have Nots (9-10 p.m. Et/Pt). The network also released a trailer for the series today.

Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens and produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury, Ambitions stars a dynamic ensemble cast including Robin Givens (Riverdale), Brian White (Scandal), Kendrick Cross (Acrimony), Brely Evans (Being Mary Jane), Erica Page (Ozark) and Essence Atkins (Marlon).

Ambitions explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America’s hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia. The series centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) and Amara Hughes (Essence Atkins), former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives. Full...

We are only two months away from the premiere of Ambitions, the much-anticipated primetime soap opera created by Indie Series Award nominated writer Jamey Giddens (The Rich and the Ruthless). Ambitions is a multigenerational family saga centered around one woman who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.

Riverdale's Robin Givens leads the ensemble cast. She plays Stephanie Carlisle, the wife of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster (Brian White), whose true loyalty is to her own family's prestigious law firm, where she is the latest in a long line of distinguished lawyers. Stephanie desperately wants to be in charge of the Carlisle family law firm and quietly fumes about her father Stephen’s condescending assertion that she’s simply not ready yet.

Catch a sneak peek of Queen Stephanie in a new teaser video below.

Brian Bosworth (What Men Want), Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi and Kayla Smith are set for recurring roles on Own’s Ambitions, a soapy family drama from producer Will Packer, Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury. The series starring Robin Givens and Essence Atkins is set to premiere in 2019 on Own.

Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens (The Rich and The Ruthless) from an original idea by Packer, Ambitions is a multigenerational family saga centered around one woman (Atkins) who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.

Bosworth plays Hunter Purifoy, a savvy, pharmaceutical scion and the leader of Purifoy Pharmaceuticals, who is in the throes of combating a class action suit brought by the powerful Carlisle law firm family. Hunter is...

Steven Williams (Yellowstone) and Christina Kirkman (All That) have joined the ensemble cast of Ambitions, a soapy family drama from producer Will Packer, Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury. The series starring Robin Givens and Essence Atkins, which has begun production in Atlanta, is set to premiere in 2019 on OWN.

Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens (The Rich and The Ruthless) from an original idea by Packer, Ambitions is a multigenerational family saga centered around one woman (Atkins) who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city. The ensemble also includes Brian White, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans and Erica Page.

Williams will play Stephen Carlisle, a powerful attorney and father of Stephanie (Givens). With credits including 21 Jump Street, The Leftovers, Supernatural, True Detective, The Chi and It, he is repped by Abrams Artists Agency.

Production is now underway in Atlanta on the much-anticipated drama Ambitions, created by Jamey Giddens and produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury. The multigenerational family saga features an all-star cast including Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian White, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans and Erica Page. Multiple award-winning writer/Ep Kevin Arkadie has joined as showrunner. Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens (The Rich and The Ruthless) from an original idea by Packer, Ambitions will debut on Own in March 2019, with the pilot episode directed by Benny Boom.

Ambitions is centered around one woman who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.

Robin Givens stars as ‘Stephanie Carlisle,’ the wife of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster (Brian White), whose true loyalty is to her own family's prestigious law firm,...

Robin Givens (Riverdale) has Ambitions, as the female lead of a new sudser for Own.

Ambitions is described as a multigenerational family saga centered around one woman — Givens’ Stephanie Carlisle, a lawyer and the wife of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster (Ray Donovan‘s Brian White) — who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head-to-head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.

The cast for the drama, on track for a 2019 premiere, also includes Essence Atkins (Marlon), Kendrick Cross (Saints & Sinners), Brely Evans (Being Mary Jane) and Erica Page (Ozark...

Riverdale’s Robin Givens is set to lead the ensemble cast of Ambitions, a soapy family drama from producer Will Packer, Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury. Rounding out the series regular cast are Essence Atkins, Brian White, Kendrick Cross (Acrimony), Brely Evans (Being Mary Jane) and Erica Page. Kevin Arkadie has joined as showrunner and Benny Boom directs the pilot episode. The series, which has begun production in Atlanta, is set to premiere in 2019 on Own.

Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens (The Rich and The Ruthless) from an original idea by Packer, Ambitions is a multigenerational family saga centered around one woman (Atkins) who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.

Harry Lennix, best known as an FBI official on NBC’s “The Blacklist,” is launching the gospel concert movie “Revival! The Experience” into theaters in December, Variety has learned exclusively.

The project is described as a musical retelling of the Gospel according to John the Apostle. Gospel star Mali Music wrote the movie, with performers including Lennix as Pontius Pilate, Chaka Khan, Michelle Williams, T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Victoria Platt, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Noel Gugliemi, Dawnn Lewis, Brely Evans, Obba Babatunde, Bob Wisdom and Bishop William Murphy III.

The film is directed by Danny Green (“Troubled Waters”) and Obba Babatunde. Lennix, Holly Carter and David C. Waite are producing through their Xponent Media, Relevé Entertainment and Jupiter Films banners, respectively. Steve Harris and Keymáh are executive producing.

Mike Rudnitsky, former head of distribution for MGM and The Weinstein Company, is booking the theaters for TriCoast Worldwide. International sales will launch at the American Film Market,...