October 2020

{blackbabes} Saved by the Bell Revival: Lark Voorhies Set to Reprise Role as Lisa Turtle

Lark Voorhies as Lisa Turtle on 'Saved by the Bell'

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Now all eyes are on MIA Screech.

Lark Voorhies is set to reprise her role as fashionista Lisa Turtle in Peacock's Saved by the Bell revival, alongside fellow legacy cast members Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Zack), Tiffani Thiessen (Kelly), Mario Lopez (Slater) and Elizabeth Berkley Lauren (Jessie). Her casting leaves Dustin Diamond's Screech as the only original SBTB pupil unaccounted for in the revival.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Lisa is "thriving with a successful career in fashion," which should come as no surprise to fans of the original teen comedy.

Back in February, Voorhies appeared on Dr. Oz to discuss her struggle with bipolar disorder. At the time, she said that no one had reached out to her to appear in the SBTB revival. "I did feel a bit slighted and hurt when I was not invited to be part of [it]," she said. "Yet, of course, I also realized that having this puzzling disorder may have played a major part in that factual decision." Voorhies had been a part of the SBTB franchise since its 1988 inception, when it first debuted on Disney Channel as Good Morning, Miss Bliss. She was one of four cast members (including Gosselaar, Diamond and Dennis Haskins) who made the leap to NBC when the series was reformatted as Saved by the Bell in 1989.

News of her return comes just two days after Peacock dropped the full-length trailer for the SBTB revival, which featured our first glimpse at Gosselaar's Governor Zack Morris and Thiessen as California's First Lady, Kelly Kapowski-Morris (watch here). All 10 episodes drop on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Saved by the Bell - Lisa Turtle

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{blackbabes} Erika Alexander To Recur on Run the World

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Erika Alexander (Black Lightning, Living Single) will recur in the forthcoming Starz comedy Run the World, about "a group of Black, vibrant, fiercely loyal best friends who work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination."

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{blackbabes} ‘Tyler Perry’s Ruthless’ Adds Stevie Baggs Jr., Colin McCalla, Samantha L. Thomas, Michelle Nunez, Alise Willis And Jael Pettigrew; Sets Midseason Premiere

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The cast of Tyler Perry's Ruthless on BET+ is growing and has set a date for the midseason premiere. Stevie Baggs, Jr., Colin McCalla, Samantha L. Thomas, Michelle Nunez, Alise Willis, and Jael Pettigrew are joining the drama as series regulars while three episodes will exclusively premiere on November 26 on the streaming platform with new episodes launching every Thursday.

As the season continues, many of the faithful followers have begun to uncover the evil that exists beneath the surface of the Rakudushis movement. Armed with this knowledge, Ruth and several new fearful cult members try to take control of their individual destinies. The attempts will prove to be almost impossible for anyone who does not have allies they think they can trust. Viewers will see more sex, lies, and murder in this cult that is living up to its fate. Being aware of false prophets has never reigned more true.

The six new cast members join Ruthless stars Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker. The series is executive produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry. Michelle Sneed will also serve as Executive Producer of the series for Tyler Perry Studios.

Read additional details about the new cast members below.

STEVIE BAGGS, Jr. plays "OLIVER": Oliver is a member of the Rakadushis, who reports to Dikahn, a leader in the cult. Oliver is a promising member who wants to be promoted. He is secretly having an affair with Lacey, another young member of the cult.

COLIN MCCALLA plays "RIVER": River is responsible for recruiting young people into the Rakadushi Cult. He's smart and is a law school graduate. He takes Oliver under his wing to teach him how to recruit. River is rumored to have a special relationship with The Highest.

SAMANTHA L. THOMAS plays "PAULA": Paula wears her emotions on her sleeve. This often gets her in trouble as she and Zane are trying to escape the Rakadushi tribe. They reach out to Ruth to help them escape.

MICHELLE NUÑEZ plays "ZANE": Zane wants to leave the cult but is much more fearful and tentative than her friend Paula.

ALISE WILLIS plays "LACEY": Lacey is a young member of the Rakadushi cult. Lacey becomes obsessed with escaping the Rakadushi cult. She is in love with and strongly lusting after Oliver, a handsome man in the cult.

JAEL PETTIGREW plays "CLARK": Clark was present in the first half of the season and upgraded to a series regular in the second half. He is a loyal gatekeeper at the Rakudushis compound.

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{blackbabes} The CW Reveals First Look At Javicia Leslie In Redesigned ‘Batwoman’ Suit

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The CW has given us the first full look at Javicia Leslie in the brand new, redesigned Batwoman suit — and she came to slay. On Monday, the network released not one, but two looks at Leslie in the new suit.

Some noticeable features of the new suit are the cowl that features natural, curly hair with red streaks, red gauntlets over the forearms, and shorter boots. The redesign also features new materials, featuring laser etching to create more visual depth and a stronger silhouette. During DC FanDome in September, Leslie hinted at these new features for Ryan Wilder saying that, as the first Black Batwoman, she wanted to celebrate her natural hair and curves.

"Ryan's journey starts from a place of 'What can this Batsuit do for me?' But it's not long before she realizes the power of its symbol and what it can do for everyone else in Gotham City," said executive producer Caroline Dries of Batwoman's new look. "As Ryan embraces everything that makes her special, she adjusts the suit to fit her physically and figuratively. This meant creating a new body design and new cowl that was undeniably a statement that screamed 'powerful.' Maya Mani sent me her drawings and I loved it. The wig was something we never perfected in season one, and Janice Workman crushed it with this new take. Javicia and I saw various prototypes of styles and red ombres, and at one point we were trading our own iPad-doodled versions. Janice translated that into what we are looking at now. When I see it, I smile. It makes me feel inspired."

Leslie added, "I love the fact that Ryan is becoming her own Batwoman — it's her style, her swag, and her moment! It was an honor to be able to collaborate with Caroline and Maya. I felt it was important that viewers could tell by the silhouette that Batwoman was a Black girl. With the form-fitting suit and beautiful Afro, we definitely nailed it!"

"I was asked by Caroline Dries to design a Batsuit that was unique to the character of Ryan Wilder; as she is a highly skilled fighter, encapsulating her raw, athletic, and passionate nature was imperative," said Mani. "As Batwoman, Javicia Leslie not only brings a fresh perspective, but physical strength to the role. It was important for the new suit to define Javicia's commanding presence while showcasing her athleticism and allowing her the freedom to express the physical nature of Batwoman, all while looking ultra-cool in the process!"

This may be your first look at Ryan Wilder (Leslie) in the suit, but you'll have to sit tight until the big reveal in the third episode. At the beginning of season two, Ryan will don Kate Kane's suit, but as she grows into her newfound role as Batwoman, she redesigns the suit to let Gotham that a new hero has arrived.

During DC FanDome, Leslie admitted that one of her biggest goals was to play a superhero. She makes history has the first Black woman to play Batwoman. Leslie, who is bisexual like Ryan, said it is an honor to play a character that is just like her. She points out that it is not common to play a character that represents the community that she belongs to. "It feels really powerful," she said. "With everything that's going on right now, this is what we need. We need to see representation."

She added, "I feel like there are so many little Javicias that don't have voices…I feel honored to be able to be a voice for my community."

Check out the images of the new Batwoman suit below.

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{blackbabes} 'It's a Wonderful Lifetime' Schedule: 30 Christmas Movies Featuring Fan Faves From 90210, One Tree Hill and More

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One day before Hallmark Channel kicks off its competing slate of holiday-themed movies, Lifetime is set to launch its own annual Christmas celebration, and it features familiar faces from such series as Beverly Hills 90210, Chuck, The Good Place, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Saved by the Bell, to name just a few.

Lifetime's October highlights include Christmas Unwrapped (starring Greek alum Amber Stevens West) and Candy Cane Christmas (starring 7th Heaven's Beverly Mitchell).

Come November, you can see Cosby Show vet Keshia Knight Pulliam as The Christmas Aunt, sing Feliz NaviDAD with Saved by the Bell's Mario Lopez, and spend a Dear Christmas with 90210's Jason Priestley and Sabrina's Melissa Joan Hart. You can also RSVP for a Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding, the network's first-ever sequel headlined by Kelly Rowland (of Destiny's Child fame).

In December, Lifetime will air the feel-good LGBTQ holiday romance The Christmas Setup, featuring real-life marrieds Ben Lewis (Arrow) and Blake Lee (Parks and Recreation). Also on tap is A Sugar & Spice Holiday, the network's first movie centered on an Asian-American family and featuring an Asian director, writer, casting director and cast; Jacky Lai (V-Wars), Tony Giroux (Motherland: Fort Salem) and Tzi Ma (Wu Assassins) star.

All told, you can look forward to 30 original movies over the next two months. Combined with Hallmark Channel and Netflix's varied offerings, you have 100 original films, TV shows and specials to choose from in 2020.