LIFETIME UNVEILS FULL "VOICES OF A LIFETIME" 2025 SLATE WITH MUSIC ICONS MARY J. BLIGE, LISA LISA AND GLORIA GAYNOR

"MARY J. BLIGE'S FAMILY AFFAIR" PREMIERES JANUARY 25

"CAN YOU FEEL THE BEAT: THE LISA LISA STORY" AIRS FEBRUARY 1

"ROBIN ROBERTS PRESENTS I WILL SURVIVE: THE GLORIA GAYNOR STORY" AND NEWLY ACQUIRED TRIBECA SPOTLIGHT DOCUMENTARY "GLORIA GAYNOR: I WILL SURVIVE" FROM EMMY NOMINATED DIRECTOR BETSY SCHECTHER DEBUTS FEBRUARY 8

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 3, 2025) - Lifetime's Voices of a Lifetime returns this winter with a trio of powerful movies featuring the voices and legacies of three of the music industry's most influential talents including the Queen of Hip Hop and Soul, Mary J. Blige; Latin Hip Hop Pioneer Lisa Velez (Lisa Lisa); and powerhouse Gloria Gaynor, who's epic career spans more than 50-years in the music business. The movie event kicks off on Saturday, January 25 at 8/7c with an all-new original movie executive produced by Mary J. Blige along with Jordan and John Davis. Inspired by Blige's best-selling hit Family Affair, the third movie installment continues Kendra and Ben's epic love story from Lifetime's 2023 fan favorite movies Mary J. Blige's Real Love and Mary J. Blige's Strength of a Woman. Ajiona Alexus (BMF, Acrimony,13 Reasons Why) and Da'Vinchi (BMF) also serve as executive producers and return to reprise their roles as Kendra and Ben.

Voices of a Lifetime continues Saturday, February 1 at 8/7c with the premiere of Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story. The fully authorized biopic follows the journey of singer and actress Lisa Velez (Lisa Lisa) who rose to fame in the 80s supergroup Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. Velez both executive produces and stars as her mother along with Jearnest Corchado (Sneaker Heads, Little America) who stars as Lisa Velez, Bre-Z (All American, Empire) who takes the role of Toni Ménage, and NYC radio personality, Angie Martinez rounds out the cast as Nurse Rodriguez.

The event concludes on Saturday, February 8 at 8/7c with the premiere of the authorized biopic, Robin Roberts Presents I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story. Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango executive produces and stars as two-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and music legend Gloria Gaynor with Lance Gross (Tyler Perry's House of Payne) starring as Gloria's husband Linwood Simon. Gaynor executive produces and also wrote and recorded an original song for the biopic. Produced by Rock'n Robin Productions, the film reunites executive producer Roberts with Kalukango who also starred in Roberts' Emmy Award nominated movie music biopic, Mahalia.

Following the biopic is the Tribeca Spotlight documentary Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive, which follows Gloria as she embarks on a long and unexpectedly difficult journey wielding her inner drive to change the course of her life as she tries to get a dream gospel album made against all odds from Emmy nominated filmmaker, Betsy Schechter.

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MARY J. BLIGE'S FAMILY AFFAIR

Premieres Saturday, January 25 at 8/7c

Mary J. Blige's Family Affair picks up as Kendra (Ajiona Alexus)and Ben (Da'Vinchi) move out of the city in hopes of finally building a life together. With all their family around and inserted in their lives, tensions rise as they struggle with fertility issues and Kendra tries to find her footing with Ben's son Miles. Their relationship reaches a boiling point when Ben secretly helps his brother, and Kendra returns to the city and an old friend comes back into her life. The family must come together to help Kendra and Ben save their relationship and stay true to their real love.

Mary J. Blige's Family Affair is produced by Front Street Pictures. Mary J. Blige, Bruce Miller, and Milana Edwards-Brooks executive produce from Blue Butterfly alongside Davis Entertainment's Jordan and John Davis and Ajiona Alexus and Da'Vinchi also executive produce. Troy Scott directs from a script written by Rachel Ingram.

CAN YOU FEEL THE BEAT: THE LISA LISA STORY

Premieres Saturday, February 1 at 8/7c

The fully authorized biopic tells the story of global phenomenon, Lisa Lisa (Jearnest Corchado) who paved the way for artists like Selena and Jennifer Lopez to shine. As a 15-year-old Puerto Rican girl from Hell's Kitchen, Lisa Velez endured sexism, racism and hid her breast cancer diagnosis to become the first Latina artist to hit multiple music Billboard charts including songs "Can You Feel The Beat," "All Cried Out," and "Lost in Emotion." Lisa's constant companion through her tumultuous ride to the top was her best friend and backup singer, Toni Ménage (Bre-Z). Toni's unwavering support helped Lisa learn how to take control of her professional and personal life. This true-life story of two best friends who refused to allow themselves to be destroyed by the entertainment business is filled with twists and turns and ends triumphantly as the two refused to give up on their dreams.

Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story is produced by Swirl Films with Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd, Lisa Velez, Toni Ménage, Abbey Sibucao, Ron Robinson and Eric Tomosunas serving as executive producers. Produced in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment with Richard Foster and Chet Fenster serving as executive producers. Tailiah Breon directs from a script by Rebecca Murga.

ROBIN ROBERTS PRESENTS I WILL SURVIVE: THE GLORIA GAYNOR STORY

Premieres Saturday, February 8 at 8/7

The film chronicles Gaynor's rise to fame, from her humble beginnings to becoming one of the most iconic voices in music history. Dubbed America's "Queen of Disco," the movie will feature many of the songs that catapulted Gaynor to the top of the charts, including her legendary hit "I Will Survive," which became a cultural phenomenon and a powerful anthem of empowerment for millions worldwide. The biopic will also delve into the deeply personal challenges Gaynor faced, including overcoming her long and tumultuous marriage to her husband and manager.

Robin Roberts Presents I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story is produced by Robin Roberts and Linda Berman for Rock'n Robin Productions in association with Apex Content Ventures. Roberts, Berman, Gloria Gaynor and Joaquina Kalukango executive produce along with Eric Levin, Allie Dvorin and John Turner for Apex Content Ventures. Betsy Schechter serves as co-producer. Alicia K. Harris directs from a script written by Njeri Brown and Jane Espenson.

GLORIA GAYNOR: I WILL SURVIVE

Premieres Saturday, February 8 at 10/9c

The acquired documentary, Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and makes it's world television premiere on Lifetime. The film tells the story of Disco legend Gloria Gaynor, who for five decades, has inspired millions with her words I WILL SURVIVE, but only understood the lyrics when she hit rock bottom at age 65. The film follows Gloria as she embarks on a long and unexpectedly difficult journey to write and record a gospel album. The film is about reinvention, the power of faith and a magnificent second act that will inspire audiences to not just "survive but thrive".

Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive is produced by Storyville Entertainment, Sing Me Back Home Productions and Tora 9. Carol Chirmside, Dawn Gates, Gloria Gaynor, Pippa Lambert, Cindy Mabe, Betsy Schechter and Michael Schechter serve as executive producers. The film is directed by Betsy Schechter.

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