christmas Archives | WE SPEAK MEDIA https://wespeakmedia2.com/tag/christmas/ The Blueprint of Trending News Culture Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:13:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/wespeakmedia2.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-we-speak-media-1-scaled-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 christmas Archives | WE SPEAK MEDIA https://wespeakmedia2.com/tag/christmas/ 32 32 134433874 FINALLY! A Christmas Movie We All Can Relate to: “Too Many Christmases” https://wespeakmedia2.com/too-many-christmases/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/too-many-christmases/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=16476 Have you ever wished for a clone to juggle all the holiday gatherings and endless to-do lists? “Too Many Christmases,” the latest festive film by Clarence Williams IV and directed by Kenny Young, is set to be the perfect antidote. With its star-studded cast including Denzel Whitaker, Porscha Coleman, Valarie Pettiford, Adele Givens, Michael Colyar, […]

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Have you ever wished for a clone to juggle all the holiday gatherings and endless to-do lists? “Too Many Christmases,” the latest festive film by Clarence Williams IV and directed by Kenny Young, is set to be the perfect antidote. With its star-studded cast including Denzel Whitaker, Porscha Coleman, Valarie Pettiford, Adele Givens, Michael Colyar, Jackée Harry, and many more, this movie promises to capture hearts and deliver a storyline both relatable and heartfelt.

Movie Synopsis

In “Too Many Christmases,” we follow Jerome and Kayla, a newlywed couple facing the daunting task of balancing family expectations during their first Christmas together. As they attempt to attend two family events simultaneously, chaos and comedy ensue, underscoring the challenges of blending traditions and obligations in a new marriage.

Cast Insights: Navigating the Holiday Hustle

Yesterday, in an exclusive chat with the cast, they shared invaluable advice for managing the busy holiday season:

  • Porscha Coleman (Kayla): “Don’t spread yourself thin. Put yourself first then take care of everyone else around you.” Her advice is a gentle reminder to prioritize your tasks and self-care amidst the love for family and holiday chaos.
  • Ratoya Banks (Gwen): “Extend grace the way you want grace extended to yourself. It will help us resolve issues.” Emphasizing empathy, Banks suggests that a little understanding can go a long way.
  • DeShawn Bowens (LeeLee): “Have an open mind and be open to making new traditions.” Bowens encourages viewers to embrace change and welcome new customs.
  • Denzel Whitaker (Jerome): “Acceptance on all fronts. Family accepting each other, a young couple accepting their new responsibility.” Whitaker highlights one of the film’s core themes of acceptance, reminding us of the true spirit of Christmas.
A Holiday Treat

Set to premiere on December 12th on BET+, “Too Many Christmases” is poised to be a holiday favorite. Its exploration of family dynamics and the essence of acceptance resonates deeply, making it a must-watch for anyone seeking joy and reflection this festive season.

So, gather your loved ones, sip on some hot cocoa, and get ready to slap some knees, wipe some tears, and feel the warmth of the holiday spirit with “Too Many Christmases.” After all, what’s Christmas without a little chaos?

Follow along on social media with @betplus, @worldwideentertainmentandmedia, and @thejamisonagency for more updates and behind-the-scenes peeks.

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Rihanna’s Cousin Was Murdered In The Streets Of Barbados hours after Sharing Christmas With The Singer https://wespeakmedia2.com/rihannas-cousin-murdered-streets-barbados-hours-sharing-christmas-singer/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/rihannas-cousin-murdered-streets-barbados-hours-sharing-christmas-singer/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2017 09:24:17 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=2587 Rihanna’s cousin has been shot dead in Barbados just hours after they spent Christmas Day together. The 29-year-old singer posted a series of photos of her and Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne together and called for an end to gun crime as she mourned his death. Alleyne, 21, was walking through a track in the St Michael’s […]

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Rihanna’s cousin has been shot dead in Barbados just hours after they spent Christmas Day together.

The 29-year-old singer posted a series of photos of her and Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne together and called for an end to gun crime as she mourned his death.

Alleyne, 21, was walking through a track in the St Michael’s area of the holiday island at around 7pm on Tuesday night when he was approached by a man and shot several times.

“RIP cousin… can’t believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms!” the heartbroken Wild Thoughts singer wrote to her 59 million Instagram followers.

  “Never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man!”

The eight-time Grammy award winner added the hashtag, ‘#endgunviolence,’ at the end of the post.

According to Nation News, the gunman, who has not been identified, shot Alleyne several times before fleeing the scene.

The 21-year-old was rushed to a nearby hospital in a private vehicle but eventually succumbed to his injuries.

Rhianna later added a memorial panel to her Instagram Stories, with a black background adding his handle – @merka_95.

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Lil Wayne Sets To Release “Dedication 6” Mixtape Which Is Hosted By DJ Drama on Christmas Day https://wespeakmedia2.com/lil-wayne-sets-release-dedication-6-mixtape-hosted-dj-drama-christmas-day/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/lil-wayne-sets-release-dedication-6-mixtape-hosted-dj-drama-christmas-day/#respond Sun, 24 Dec 2017 20:54:03 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=2524 [tps_title][/tps_title] Dedication 6 is an upcoming mixtape by American rapper Lil Wayne to be released on December 25, 2017.  It will be the sixth installment of Lil Wayne’s “Dedication” series, following its predecessors The Dedication, Dedication 2, Dedication 3, Dedication 4 and Dedication 5. It will also be the sixth installment of Lil Wayne’s “Gangsta Grillz” chronology.

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Dedication 6 is an upcoming mixtape by American rapper Lil Wayne to be released on December 25, 2017.  It will be the sixth installment of Lil Wayne’s “Dedication” series, following its predecessors The DedicationDedication 2Dedication 3Dedication 4 and Dedication 5. It will also be the sixth installment of Lil Wayne’s “Gangsta Grillz” chronology.

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Quavo and Takeoff Blesses Mama Huncho With A Brand New House For Christmas https://wespeakmedia2.com/quavo-takeoff-blesses-mama-huncho-brand-new-house-christmas/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/quavo-takeoff-blesses-mama-huncho-brand-new-house-christmas/#respond Sun, 24 Dec 2017 18:56:54 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=2519 No one has had such an incredible year as Migos. Kicking 2017 off with the release of their sophomore studio album Culture, the Atlanta trio’s momentum hasn’t slowed up since, relishing in the fruits that come with a chart-topping Platinum album and several of the year’s most successful singles. Nonetheless, the boys from the Nawf […]

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No one has had such an incredible year as Migos. Kicking 2017 off with the release of their sophomore studio album Culture, the Atlanta trio’s momentum hasn’t slowed up since, relishing in the fruits that come with a chart-topping Platinum album and several of the year’s most successful singles.

Nonetheless, the boys from the Nawf are grateful, and most recently Quavo and Takeoff decided to pay it back when they purchased a home for Quavo’s mother, who is also Takeoff’s grandmother. To the general public she’s known simply as Mama Huncho—a fitting title for the individual credited with raising three of rap’s biggest stars.

“From Huncho and Takeoff. Merry Christmas Mama Huncho,” Quavo penned in a caption that accompanied a shot of the new home. “Love You Enjoy Your New Home.” 

She was the father figure,” Offset once said of the woman they all call, ‘Mama.’ “She knew how to raise you as a man, tell you how n*ggas is. ‘Homes right there is this.’ ‘This nigga right there is this – watch out.’”

“She had a house full of n*ggas playing games, shoes off, eating all the food, and it’s hard times – but she never complained,” Quavo went on to add.

Her direction proved to last as the three men have stuck it out with each other from jump, keeping things in the family. The last time we checked, the group was inching toward a collective net worth of $10 million, and it’s no doubt that the phrase ‘Mama knows best’ played a role in their guidance towards such a benchmark.


 

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Sounds Of The Season: Motown Christmas https://wespeakmedia2.com/sounds-season-motown-christmas/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/sounds-season-motown-christmas/#respond Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:42:02 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=2508 One of the most anticipated holiday albums of the year, MOTOWN CHRISTMAS is shaping to be an epic release. Full with unique collaborations, artists from Capitol Records, Motown Gospel, and Motown Records join forces on classic holiday tunes such as ‘Go Tell It On The Mountain’, ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’, ‘Silent Night’ and […]

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One of the most anticipated holiday albums of the year, MOTOWN CHRISTMAS is shaping to be an epic release. Full with unique collaborations, artists from Capitol Records, Motown Gospel, and Motown Records join forces on classic holiday tunes such as ‘Go Tell It On The Mountain’, ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’, ‘Silent Night’ and more. Produced by multiple award-winning producer Aaron Lindsey, MOTOWN CHRISTMAS features performances by India.Arie, Ne-Yo, Gregory Porter, Tasha Cobbs, Smokie Norful, Tye Tribbett and others. It is the first collection of new Christmas recordings from Motown in 46 years. This is sure to be a memorable album that will endure the test of time and have something for everyone.

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  1. It’s Christmas Time (Smokey Robinson and Kevin Ross)
  2. This Christmas (Brian Courtney Wilson and Gene Moore, Jr.)
  3. Go Tell It on the Mountain / Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Gregory Porter and Anita Wilson)
  4. Angels We Have Heard On High/Glory In The Highest (Kierra Sheard and Chrisette Michele)
  5. Little Drummer Boy (Tye Tribbett)
  6. The Christmas Song (Ne-Yo and Tasha Cobbs)
  7. Christmas Overture (Carol of the Bells/My Favorite Things) (The Aaron Lindsey Orchestra)
  8. Joy to the World (Micah Stampley and Sheri Jones-Moffett)
  9. Bethlehem (Kem and Janice Gaines)
  10. O Come All Ye Faithful (Tasha Cobbs)
  11. Silent Night (VaShawn Mitchell)
  12. Mary Did You Know (India.Arie and Gene Moore, Jr.)
  13. Mary’s Revelation Interlude
  14. O Holy Night (Smokie Norful)
  15. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Toni Braxton and Babyface)
  16. Silent Night (The Temptations)

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Dru Hill’s “Christmas In Baltimore” EP Available Now https://wespeakmedia2.com/dru-hills-christmas-in-baltimore-ep-available-now/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/dru-hills-christmas-in-baltimore-ep-available-now/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:18:20 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=2338  Multi-platinum recording group, Dru Hill, is proud to announce the upcoming release of their first full Christmas EP, Christmas in Baltimore! The 8-track project was produced by Grammy award-winning writer/producer Troy Taylor of Songbook Entertainment on their signature label, Dru Hill Entertainment, and is being distributed by Empire Distribution. Highly anticipated, Christmas in Baltimore marks Dru Hill’s fifth studio project and its first with Empire. […]

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 Multi-platinum recording group, Dru Hill, is proud to announce the upcoming release of their first full Christmas EP, Christmas in Baltimore!
The 8-track project was produced by Grammy award-winning writer/producer Troy Taylor of Songbook Entertainment on their signature label, Dru Hill Entertainment, and is being distributed by Empire Distribution.
Highly anticipated, Christmas in Baltimore marks Dru Hill’s fifth studio project and its first with Empire. It precedes another brand new studio album to be released in 2018. For the EP, Taylor and the super-soulful vocalists of Dru Hill have come together to give fans Christmas like they’ve never heard it before! From the classic “Silent Night” to the modern and slightly explicit “Tis the Season,” it’s literally an album you’ll have to download to believe.
“We’ve always wanted to do a Christmas album, and we knew our fans have been waiting,” says the group, “This year, it just all came together and we decided to invite everybody in for that authentic Baltimore holiday experience…you won’t find another Christmas album like this, we guarantee it.”
A snippet of its first radio single, “Favorite Time of the Year” was released on the group’s official Instagram page on November 10thto rave reviews. Fans have been waiting eagerly since the teaser and were finally able to bring the long awaited music home with their November 24th release.
Comprised of members Tamir “Nokio” Ruffin, Mark “SisQo” Andrews, Larry “Jazz” Anthony, and Antwuan “Tao” Simpson, Dru Hill first rose to fame in 1996 with their debut single, “Tell Me” and they only add to their legendary music library with Christmas in Baltimore after boasting some of the biggest selling R&B songs of all time, including “5 steps”, “In My Bed”, “Never Make a Promise”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “These are the Times”, and “We’re Not Making Love No More”. In a career that has spanned two decades, they have sold over 40 million records worldwide.
As they gear up to celebrate Christmas with their fans, they also have more exciting surprises in store for 2018!! A new album is on the horizon.

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