STARZ ANNOUNCES THE OCTOBER 4 PREMIERE OF NETWORK'S FIRST WEEKLY INTERVIEW SERIES "FAT JOE TALKS" WITH INAUGURAL GUEST METHOD MAN

ADDITIONAL GUEST LINEUP INCLUDES: MARY J. BLIGE, LEADER HAKEEM JEFFRIES, T.I., BABYFACE, AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

IMAGES AND TEASER TRAILER RELEASED AS FAT JOE TURNS THE MIC ON FOR CAPTIVATING CONVERSATIONS WITH SOME OF THE MOST PROMINENT NAMES IN CULTURE

Santa Monica, Calif. - September 19, 2024 - STARZ announced today that the network's first, weekly interview series, "Fat Joe Talks," will premiere Friday, October 4 with Method Man, award-winning music artist and star of "Power Book II: Ghost" as its inaugural guest. Fat Joe will be the first to capture Method's reflections on his NAACP Image Award-winning role as Davis MacLean following the closing chapter of the acclaimed series.

The two artists also discuss their shared history of coming up in the hip-hop world during the 1990s, the enduring legacy of Wu-Tang Clan, and balancing Method's very public career while preserving his privacy as a family man. Filmed in Method Man's hometown of Staten Island, New York, the two visit locations around the community that remain meaningful to Method's life and work.

New episodes of "Fat Joe Talks" will be released every Friday at midnight on the STARZ app and on linear at 9:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and 11:00 PM ET in Canada on STARZ. In addition to Method Man, additional interviewees will include: Oscar-nominated Actress, Grammy and NAACP Award Winner Mary J. Blige, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, actor and award-winning hip hop artist T.I., Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface, as well as appearances by Grammy-nominated hip hop artist Latto, reggae artist Buju Banton and rapper Remy Ma. Airdates and additional guests are to be announced soon.

STARZ also released a teaser trailer showcasing Fat Joe's impressive career, which has guided him to lead the energetic interview series.

"Fat Joe Talks" is hosted and executive-produced by the multi-hyphenate Grammy award-nominated artist and cultural icon Fat Joe. In each weekly 30-minute episode, Fat Joe will bring the audience along for intimate conversations and never-told-before stories with some of America's favorite celebrities and newsmakers who drive the cultural zeitgeist. Fat Joe will engage with his guests in ways that allow them to open up like never before. In recent years, Fat Joe has broadened his work to include everything from podcast host to author to healthcare price transparency reform advocate, proving he is more than a musician. He is a culture staple who loves talking to people from all walks of life, and they love talking to him.

"I've been preparing all my life for the moment to host my own show and it's finally here," Fat Joe said. "We are going to make history and I'm grateful to STARZ, Embassy Row and SpringHill for believing in the vision. I'm looking forward to showing another side of my personality and having compelling conversations with some of the world's most influential leaders and entertainers. Get your popcorn ready."

Embassy Row serves as the production company on the project. Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Fat Joe is the host and executive producer of "Fat Joe Talks." LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Philip Byron, and Jamal Henderson are executive producers for SpringHill. Michael Davies serves as executive producer for Embassy Row.

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About Fat Joe

Fat Joe is a Grammy-nominated recording artist, author, actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and media personality from the Bronx, New York. With an acclaimed career that has spanned four different decades, Joe has cemented his legacy as a hip-hop heavyweight, having amassed several multiplatinum and gold studio albums, mixtapes, singles, and collaborations, including "Lean Back," "What's Luv," "Make It Rain," and "All The Way Up," among countless others.

Beyond his unprecedented longevity, Joe - who is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent - has played an integral role in bridging the intersection of hip-hop and Latin music, collaborating with Gloria Estefan, Thalia, Ricky Martin, etc. Joe has also displayed an eye for discovering and developing new talent, having signed the likes of DJ Khaled, Big Pun, Remy Ma, and more to his Terror Squad label imprint.

Most recently, Joe reinvented himself into a media personality, hosting the 2022 and 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards and episodes of The Drew Barrymore Show and The Wendy Williams Show. His pivot into media began in 2020, when he launched "The Fat Joe Show," an Instagram Live talk show where he interviewed a wide array of guests, such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Floyd Mayweather, Jamie Foxx, etc. Those experiences ultimately paved the way for Joe to get his own show on STARZ.

The Bronx native expanded his résumé and became an author in November 2022, releasing his memoir, The Book of Jose, which pulled back the curtains on the trials, tribulations and triumphs throughout his personal life and professional career. Joe's acclaimed memoir is in the process of being converted into a television series on Showtime that will be executive produced by Kenya Barris.

He has shined in acting roles, most notably starring alongside Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish in "Night School" as well as in Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It" Netflix series. He is also slated to star alongside Susan Sarandon in an animated comedy series called "The Movers" that is currently in development at FOX.

Joe is also the owner and founder of three UP NYC stores in New York City, which sells exclusive sneakers from brands such as Jordan and Nike as well as sports apparel, caps, etc. Joe is also the co-owner of Rewind It 10, a men's at-home beard and hair coloring collection.

For more information on Fat Joe, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

About STARZ

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ(R) service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

About SpringHill

SpringHill is the creative and entertainment community within The SpringHill Company (TSHC), founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Fueled by the stories of makers, the brand is committed to putting the craft back into creativity and nurturing the unique gift in all of us. The award-winning studio team for the SpringHill brand develops and produces high-quality entertainment television, film, and theatrical releases with the biggest creators, brands and platforms in the world. All SpringHill studio projects are empowerment led, where content isn't simply to entertain, but to inspire with thought-provoking themes, conversations and journeys. For more information visit www.makespringhill.com and follow @MakeSpringHill on social media.

About Embassy Row

Part of Sony Pictures Television, Embassy Row is a television and digital production company, founded by eight-time Emmy winner Michael Davies. Embassy Row is dedicated to the development and acquisition of original non-scripted programming for broadcast, cable and digital platforms in the U.S. and abroad. The bi-coastal company specializes in several genres including talk, games, competition, comedy, factual, food, and sports. A pioneer in the areas of brand and social media integration, Embassy Row boasts a portfolio of popular and buzz-worthy series including the Emmy nominated and Critics' Choice winning "Watch What Happens Live" for Bravo; Emmy Award winning "Good Morning Football" for NFL Network; Emmy and Critics' Choice nominated "The Talking Dead" for AMC; Primetime "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" for ABC; "Cutthroat Kitchen" for Food Network; as well as Jerry Seinfeld's Emmy and Critics' Choice nominated "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee" and Emmy nominated comedy special, "Jerry Before Seinfeld" for Netflix. In 2022, Michael became the fourth ever Executive Producer of Jeopardy! in its 40 years in syndication, and has since successfully launched three new primetime JEOPARDY! spinoffs at ABC: "Celebrity Jeopardy!," "Jeopardy! Masters" and the "Jeopardy! National College Championship."