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...
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...
- 4/4/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Four of V. Stiviano's friends are ready to spill about the woman at the center of the Donald Sterling scandal -- and even they think she's 100% guilty ... of golddigging.The four girls -- including former "American Idol" contestant Asia'h Epperson (in the black) -- were in L.A. today ... and made it clear they're not thrilled with V.'s actions. Our guy hammered them on V.'s criminal past to see if they know her...
- 5/9/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Asia'h Epperson is on the road to recovery. The former American Idol contestant was temporarily discharged from a New York hospital on Wednesday, her rep tells E! News. So what's next for the season-seven semifinalist, who was seriously injured in a car accident earlier this month? According to her rep, she will continue her kidney treatment at home for the next two weeks. After that time, she will be expected to return to the hospital to undergo surgery to repair her jaw and continue with her rehabilitation process. "Asia'h looks forward to finally going home where she will be able to spend a night in her own bed," her rep adds. "She thanks those who have reached out to her...
- 3/29/2012
- E! Online
Asia'h Epperson, the former American Idol contestant who was seriously injured in a car accident two weeks ago, is on the mend. Epperson, 23, is expected to be discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Thursday evening but must return for more surgery and rehab in the coming weeks. "Doctors have arranged for Asia'h to continue her kidney repair treatment at home for the next two weeks," her rep tells People. "After that time she will be expected to return to Cedars-Sinai, where she can undergo surgery to repair her jaw and continue with her rehabilitation process." The rep...
- 3/29/2012
- by Tim Nudd
- PEOPLE.com
The bathroom brawler has found herself in another unfortunate situation. E! News confirms that ex-American Idol competitor Asia'h Epperson is suffering multiple injuries after being involved in a car accident on Wednesday. "She is currently recovering from the accident with her family," the semifinalist's rep tells us. "We are hoping for a speedy recovery and would like to thank all of her fans for their prayers and support. Her family has ask that for everyone to please be considerate of her privacy during this time so that she may focus on her recovery." Epperson reportedly broke her jaw, pelvis, 9 ribs, and multiple vertebrae, along with injuring her spleen, lung and...
- 3/16/2012
- E! Online
Former American Idol contestant Asia'h Epperson is recovering from a car accident in which she sustained multiple injuries. Epperson, 23, suffered several broken bones, including her ribs, her rep confirms to People. The accident happened Tuesday evening, according to the rep. "We are hoping for a speedy recovery and would like to thank all of her fans for their prayers and support," Epperson's rep says in a statement. "Her family has asked that for everyone to please be considerate of her privacy during this time so that she may focus on her recovery." According to TMZ, which first reported the crash,...
- 3/16/2012
- by Kevin O'Donnell
- PEOPLE.com
Former American Idol finalist Asia'h Epperson is currently recovering from a serious car accident. The 23-year-old singer, who made it to the final 12 contestants in the 2008 season of the reality television show when David Cook eventually won, has been hospitalised in Los Angeles ever since the incident on Wednesday. According to TMZ, Epperson broke her jaw, pelvis, nine ribs and multiple vertebrae in the crash. She has also suffered injuries to her lung, spleen and kidney. A spokesperson for Epperson said that she is surrounded by her family and that doctors say she will make a full recovery. Two days (more)...
- 3/16/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Former "American Idol" finalist Asia'h Epperson is currently recovering from a bad car accident in which she suffered multiple broken bones ... including her jaw and 9 ribs ... TMZ has learned. Multiple people close to Asia'h tell us ... the Season 7 semi-finalist has been hospitalized in L.A. ever since the wreck on Wednesday. We're told Asia'h broke her jaw, pelvis, 9 ribs, and multiple vertebrae. We're told she also suffered injuries to her spleen, lung and kidney. A...
- 3/16/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Season 7 " American Idol " contestant Asia'h Epperson claims her ex-boyfriend beat the crap out of her on multiple occasions ... and then threatened her with death ... this according to court docs. Epperson -- who placed in the Top 16 on "A.I." in 2008 -- filed a request for a restraining order against her 27-year-old ex Bf ... claiming the guy has a history of "choking me and slamming me on the ground, fighting and wrestling me." According to the docs filed in L.
- 5/28/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
When taking on "Piece of My Heart," on "American Idol," you aren't just putting yourself up against Janis Joplin (and Dusty Springfield, Erma Franklin and Faith Hill), you're singing a tune that's been in heavy rotation on the series since Season 1.
But Haley Reinhart was up to for the challenge during the Top 9 performance night -- and the judges loved it. Jennifer Lopez called her a "contender," Steven Tyler dubbed it "beautiful" and Randy Jackson praised the little touches she put on the iconic tune.
But how does it compare to the Idols that sang it before her? In addition to Haley, we've gather clips of Carrie Underwood, Asia'h Epperson and Crystal Bowersox.
(Nikki McKibbin, who was the first to sing "Piece" in Season 1, is regrettably absent. The only video we could find is on some Eastern European version of YouTube and we don't know the proper translation for "embed code.
But Haley Reinhart was up to for the challenge during the Top 9 performance night -- and the judges loved it. Jennifer Lopez called her a "contender," Steven Tyler dubbed it "beautiful" and Randy Jackson praised the little touches she put on the iconic tune.
But how does it compare to the Idols that sang it before her? In addition to Haley, we've gather clips of Carrie Underwood, Asia'h Epperson and Crystal Bowersox.
(Nikki McKibbin, who was the first to sing "Piece" in Season 1, is regrettably absent. The only video we could find is on some Eastern European version of YouTube and we don't know the proper translation for "embed code.
- 4/7/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
On Wednesday night's (January 26) episode of "American Idol," the viewing audience (and the judges) were treated to the tale of Chris Medina, a contestant who not only performed the Script's "Breakeven" but also told the heartbreaking story of his fiancée, who was in a tragic accident that put her in a coma for a short time and left her with brain damage. He remains her caregiver (along with her mother), and his devotion to her was a truly touching moment. It's unsure whether Medina has the chops to make it as the winner of "American Idol," but his story is one of the most inspiring and heartstring-tugging in the history of the show. (It certainly didn't leave very many dry eyes in the MTV Newsroom.)
In fact, it made us think: Was Medina's story the biggest tear-jerking moment in the history of "American Idol"? The show has always dealt with heightened emotions,...
In fact, it made us think: Was Medina's story the biggest tear-jerking moment in the history of "American Idol"? The show has always dealt with heightened emotions,...
- 1/27/2011
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
All the latest "American Idol" news.
"Idol" Top 34 Season 7 eliminee Asia'h Epperson was arrested in the early morning hours on Aug. 12 after a fight at Colony nightclub in Los Angeles. She will most likely be charged with misdemeanor battery Thursday morning (Sept. 2). [TMZ]
Fantasia will debut her new single "I'm Doin' Me" with upcoming performances on "106 & Park" (9/8), "Live! With Regis & Kelly" (9/9), "The Wendy Williams Show" (9/10) and "Mo'Nique" (airdate tbd). The second season of VH1's "Fantasia For Real" premieres on Sept. 19th at 10 p.m. Et. [J Records]
David Archuleta is filming the Orla Fallon Christmas special Thursday (Sept. 2) at the Polk Theatre in Nashville, Tn. It will air on PBS, presumably at Christmastime, though no official date has been announced. Orla Fallon is an Irish singer/harpist. [Twitter]
Adam Lambert has added some tour stops to his schedule -- in Malaysia. Glambert will be stopping in Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Manila in...
"Idol" Top 34 Season 7 eliminee Asia'h Epperson was arrested in the early morning hours on Aug. 12 after a fight at Colony nightclub in Los Angeles. She will most likely be charged with misdemeanor battery Thursday morning (Sept. 2). [TMZ]
Fantasia will debut her new single "I'm Doin' Me" with upcoming performances on "106 & Park" (9/8), "Live! With Regis & Kelly" (9/9), "The Wendy Williams Show" (9/10) and "Mo'Nique" (airdate tbd). The second season of VH1's "Fantasia For Real" premieres on Sept. 19th at 10 p.m. Et. [J Records]
David Archuleta is filming the Orla Fallon Christmas special Thursday (Sept. 2) at the Polk Theatre in Nashville, Tn. It will air on PBS, presumably at Christmastime, though no official date has been announced. Orla Fallon is an Irish singer/harpist. [Twitter]
Adam Lambert has added some tour stops to his schedule -- in Malaysia. Glambert will be stopping in Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Manila in...
- 9/2/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
An unfortunate bathroom break has left an American Idol alum facing possible jail time. Asia'h Epperson, who was eliminated in the semifinals of the seventh season, has been charged with misdemeanor battery resulting from a brawl at a Hollywood nightclub, a spokesman for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office tells E! News. Yes, it's a case of toilet rage. The wannabe popster is accused of fighting with another woman in a ladies room. While neither appeared to suffer injuries, the unidentified victim filed a criminal complaint against the 21-year-old Epperson, and police later took her into custody outside the venue. The Idol alum is scheduled to appear in a Hollywood court tomorrow,...
- 9/1/2010
- E! Online
Update: We are now told by the L.A. City Attorney, that Asia'h Epperson from " American Idol " will probably be charged tomorrow with misdemeanor battery. We were initially told the charges were filed today, but the City Attorney tells us the complaint will most probably go to the court after a hearing tomorrow. As TMZ first reported , the singer was cuffed early in the morning on August 12 for allegedly roughing up another girl in the bathroom at Colony nightclub.
- 9/1/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Your daily dose of "American Idol" news, served up in sample-sized bites:
With Jennifer Lopez supposedly out of the running to be an "Idol" judge next season, the next name getting tossed in the rumor mill is Shania Twain. You'll recall she was a guest judge during the audition phase last season and later served as a mentor for the top six. [TMZ]
Jordin Sparks makes her Broadway debut in "In the Heights" next week, and she gives a backstage tour of the Richard Rodgers Theater where she'll be performing. [Broadway World]
Kellie Pickler's wedding plans include no dancing at the reception -- because when husband-to-be Kyle Jacobs dances, he "just sways back and forth and snaps his finger[s]." The couple also plans to have their pets at the ceremony. [People]
Season 7 "Idol" semifinalist Asia'h Epperson was arrested earlier this week after a bathroom fight at an L.A. club. Epperson says she...
With Jennifer Lopez supposedly out of the running to be an "Idol" judge next season, the next name getting tossed in the rumor mill is Shania Twain. You'll recall she was a guest judge during the audition phase last season and later served as a mentor for the top six. [TMZ]
Jordin Sparks makes her Broadway debut in "In the Heights" next week, and she gives a backstage tour of the Richard Rodgers Theater where she'll be performing. [Broadway World]
Kellie Pickler's wedding plans include no dancing at the reception -- because when husband-to-be Kyle Jacobs dances, he "just sways back and forth and snaps his finger[s]." The couple also plans to have their pets at the ceremony. [People]
Season 7 "Idol" semifinalist Asia'h Epperson was arrested earlier this week after a bathroom fight at an L.A. club. Epperson says she...
- 8/12/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Another day, another American Idol disaster. Asia'h Epperson, a semi-finalist on the Fox talent show's seventh season, was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly assaulting another woman at a Hollywood hot spot, E! News has learned. According to an Lapd spokesman, the Idol reject and her sister got into a scuffle with another woman while in the ladies room. Neither the victim nor Epperson appeared to be hurt. "There were no visible injuries," said the spokesman. The unidentified victim subsequently filed a criminal complaint against Epperson. The latter was cuffed outside the venue at about 2:20 a.m. and taken to a nearby station where she was booked on a battery charge; she was...
- 8/12/2010
- E! Online
Bathroom Blowup Triggered 'Idol' Arrest
Asia'h Epperson was all smiles as she was released from jail early this morning -- as she and her sister told us their arrest was all over a bathroom blowup.
The "American Idol" Season 7 contestant and her sister claim they were in the restroom at the Colony nightclub when they encountered the alleged victim, who they say pushed her way past them, allegedly attempting to use the stall for other than ordinary purposes. That's when a brawl broke out and the sisters beat the woman up -- allegedly.
As "A.I." rejects often do ... Epperson used the cameras to plug her album and take a shot at Simon Cowell.
Source: TMZ...
Asia'h Epperson was all smiles as she was released from jail early this morning -- as she and her sister told us their arrest was all over a bathroom blowup.
The "American Idol" Season 7 contestant and her sister claim they were in the restroom at the Colony nightclub when they encountered the alleged victim, who they say pushed her way past them, allegedly attempting to use the stall for other than ordinary purposes. That's when a brawl broke out and the sisters beat the woman up -- allegedly.
As "A.I." rejects often do ... Epperson used the cameras to plug her album and take a shot at Simon Cowell.
Source: TMZ...
- 8/12/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
Asia'h Epperson was all smiles as she was released from jail early this morning -- as she and her sister told us their arrest was all over a bathroom blowup. The " American Idol " Season 7 contestant and her sister claim they were in the restroom at the Colony nightclub when they encountered the alleged victim, who they say pushed her way past them, allegedly attempting to use the stall for other than ordinary purposes. That's when...
- 8/12/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Bad week for " American Idol " contestants ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ seventh season competitor Asia'h Epperson is currently in custody and has been booked after beating up a girl at a Hollywood nightclub. According to sources, Epperson and another chick -- her sister -- kicked another clubgoer's butt inside Colony club. We have video of Asia'h leaving the club with Too Short at 2:20 Am, just before she was cuffed and cheerfully taken away. The...
- 8/12/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
'American Idol' Contestant - Busted
Bad week for "American Idol" contestants ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ seventh season competitor Asia'h Epperson is currently in custody after beating up a girl at a Hollywood nightclub. According to sources, Emmerson and another chick kicked another clubgoer's butt inside Colony club a few hours ago.
The victim complained of bruising and pain.
Epperson is currently at the station as cops decide whether she'll be booked.
The alleged victim has now made a citizen's arrest and says she will press charges. Asia'h will be booked and transferred to a nearby jail.
Source: TMZ...
Bad week for "American Idol" contestants ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ seventh season competitor Asia'h Epperson is currently in custody after beating up a girl at a Hollywood nightclub. According to sources, Emmerson and another chick kicked another clubgoer's butt inside Colony club a few hours ago.
The victim complained of bruising and pain.
Epperson is currently at the station as cops decide whether she'll be booked.
The alleged victim has now made a citizen's arrest and says she will press charges. Asia'h will be booked and transferred to a nearby jail.
Source: TMZ...
- 8/12/2010
- by Abbey
- Gossipvita
Attention La Party-holics, the Hamptons has moved to Hollywood. The Colony is Sbe’s latest addition and it’s bringing in the best of Hollywood. Recently singer Rihanna was spotted partying with her boyfriend Matt Kemp. Last night the club made headlines when "American Idol" seventh season competitor Asia'h Epperson got into a catfight inside the club. Just a typical night in Hollywood! Lmfao was also in the house last night, but they were on their best behavior. What’s great about this club is that for one night, you can envision yourself in the east coast. The...
- 8/12/2010
- Hollyscoop.com
What a week for former "American Idol" contestants!
TMZ reported Thursday that seventh season competitor Asia'h Epperson was taken into custody last night after beating up a woman at Hollywood nightclub Colony.
The alleged victim decided to press charges, and Epperson is being booked, according to TMZ. It also said she was transferred to a nearby jail.
TMZ reported Thursday that seventh season competitor Asia'h Epperson was taken into custody last night after beating up a woman at Hollywood nightclub Colony.
The alleged victim decided to press charges, and Epperson is being booked, according to TMZ. It also said she was transferred to a nearby jail.
- 8/12/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On 'American Idol,' Bowersox earned big praise for singing Janis Joplin's posthumous hit.
By Kyle Anderson
Crystal Bowersox performs on "American Idol" on Wednesday
Photo: Ray Mickshaw / Fox
Once again, one of the highlights of Tuesday night's episode of "American Idol" — which was focused on songs that had hit No. 1 on the pop charts — was Crystal Bowersox's performance. Armed with her trusty guitar and her disarming voice, the rocker sang "Me and Bobby McGee," which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971.
There's a bittersweet feeling within the lyrics of "Bobby," as well as in the story surrounding it. The song was written by country legends Kris Kristofferson (who has had a string of hits himself) and Fred Foster (who produced much of Roy Orbison's best work and helped introduce the world to Dolly Parton) and was recorded by "King of the Road" singer...
By Kyle Anderson
Crystal Bowersox performs on "American Idol" on Wednesday
Photo: Ray Mickshaw / Fox
Once again, one of the highlights of Tuesday night's episode of "American Idol" — which was focused on songs that had hit No. 1 on the pop charts — was Crystal Bowersox's performance. Armed with her trusty guitar and her disarming voice, the rocker sang "Me and Bobby McGee," which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971.
There's a bittersweet feeling within the lyrics of "Bobby," as well as in the story surrounding it. The song was written by country legends Kris Kristofferson (who has had a string of hits himself) and Fred Foster (who produced much of Roy Orbison's best work and helped introduce the world to Dolly Parton) and was recorded by "King of the Road" singer...
- 3/24/2010
- MTV Music News
Round two of American Idol's season 9 semifinals was a definite improvement over the deeply troubling Top 24 week, so I'm optimistic that the remaining 16 contestants will perform well enough this week to inspire Ellen DeGeneres to dig up some synonyms for her favorite adjective "great." But before we whittle the field down to the 12 final finalists, I'm gonna rank 'em one last time -- and ask you to help do the same through our handy Power List Poll. (For more Idol coverage, follow me on Twitter @EWMichaelSlezak!) 16. Lacey Brown (Last week No. 17 ): Paula Abdul probably has a better chance...
- 3/9/2010
- by Michael Slezak
- EW.com - PopWatch
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