[07/03/24 - 01:43 PM] "Raising Fame" Hosted by Celebrity Moms Sonya Curry and Lucille O'Neal Premieres Sunday, July 7 at 10P/9C on TV One Hosted by celebrity moms Lucille O'Neal (mom of Shaquille O'Neal) and Sonya Curry (mom of Stephen, Seth, and Sydel Curry), "Raising Fame" provides an intimate look into the lives of some of today's biggest stars, told by the people who raised them.
[via press release from TV One]
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
"RAISING FAME" HOSTED BY CELEBRITY MOMS SONYA CURRY AND LUCILLE O'NEAL PREMIERES SUNDAY, JULY 7 AT 10P/9C ON TV ONE
NEW DOCU-SERIES FEATURES TOP SUPERSTARS
AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING USHER,
SHAQ, JOHN LEGEND, DANIELLE BROOKS,
FANTASIA, MAGIC JOHNSON, JON BATISTE,
CHANCE THE RAPPER, KEVIN DURANT, BILLY PORTER,
THE LATE CHADWICK BOSEMAN AND MORE
(Silver Spring, MD) - July 3, 2024 - Take a peek behind the curtain as the premiere of new docu-series "Raising Fame" takes center stage Sunday, July 7 at 10P/9C on TV One. Hosted by celebrity moms Lucille O'Neal (mom of Shaquille O'Neal) and Sonya Curry (mom of Stephen, Seth, and Sydel Curry), "Raising Fame" provides an intimate look into the lives of some of today's biggest stars, told by the people who raised them.
"Raising Fame" delves beyond the glitz and glamour to provide a unique perspective in the words of both the parents and celebrated children themselves. In the premiere, viewers will follow Oscar-nominated actress Danielle Brooks and her parents from her hometown of Simpsonville, SC to the bright lights of Hollywood with an exclusive sit-down moments before she heads to the Academy Awards.
This season also includes an impressive lineup of award-winning athletes, musicians, actors, and their families including Usher, Shaquille O'Neal, John Legend, Fantasia, Magic Johnson, Jon Batiste, Chance the Rapper, Kevin Durant, Billy Porter, the late Chadwick Boseman and more.
From heartwarming anecdotes to candid conversations, "Raising Fame" will give viewers a deeper understanding of the dedication, sacrifice, and love that contributed to the success of these remarkable individuals in their rise to fame.
"Raising Fame" is created by TCS Media, executive produced by Tracy Chutorian Semler and Eric Semler, with production services by Film 45. Austyn Biggers is the Senior Vice President of Programming and Production and Allison Simmons is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production for TV One.
For more information on "Raising Fame," visit TVOne.tv; follow the conversation across social media using the handle @TVOneTV and the hashtag #TVOneRaisingFame.
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