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Chico Benymon
Chico Benymon (born August 7, 1974) is an American actor, singer, musician, and fashion designer best known for his role as Andre "Spencer" Williams on the UPN comedy Half & Half. He also starred in the Nickelodeon TV series The Haunted Hathaways. Career Chico began his career in 1999 as part of a R&B/Hip hop vocal trio named Trā-Knox, who were Will Smith's protégé and appeared on his studio albums ''Willennium'' and ''Born to Reign'' as well as the ''Wild Wild West'' and ''Men In Black II'' soundtracks. Their most notable featured single ''Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)'' peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in June 2002. Trā-Knox was signed to Will Smith label Overbrook Entertainment/ Westbrook in 2000 with Chico Benymon, Ramon Adams and Tony Brisby who completed the vocal group. The band was short lived as the members decided to separate and venture off into other endeavors before the EP album production was to be completed. Before the groups disbandme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amityville, New York
Amityville () is a Political subdivisions of New York State#Village, village near the Babylon (town), New York, Town of Babylon in Suffolk County, New York, Suffolk County, on the South Shore (Long Island), South Shore of Long Island, in New York (state), New York. The population was 9,523 at the 2010 United States census, 2010 census. History Huntington (CDP), New York, Huntington settlers first visited the Amityville area in 1653 due to its location to a source of salt hay for use as animal fodder. Wyandanch (sachem), Chief Wyandanch granted the first deed to land in Amityville in 1658. The area was originally called ''Huntington West Neck South'' (it is on the Great South Bay and Suffolk County, New York border in the southwest corner of what once called Huntington South), but is now the Town of Babylon. According to village lore, the name was changed in 1846 when residents were working to establish its new post office. The meeting turned into bedlam and one participant was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Half & Half (TV Series)
''Half & Half'' is an American television sitcom created by Jeffrey Klarik that aired on UPN from September 23, 2002, to May 15, 2006. The show focuses on the lives of two paternal half-sisters in their twenties who were estranged throughout their childhood, and are finally developing a close relationship. The series is set in San Francisco. ''Half & Half'' was the second-most-watched show on UPN's Monday night line-up (next to '' Girlfriends'') and fourth overall on the network. The series was almost renewed for a fifth season by The CW, but due to several circumstances—including the network’s contractual obligation to pick up '' Reba'', the last-minute renewal of ''All of Us'', and the pick-up of the ''Girlfriends'' spin-off '' The Game''—the series was left off the network’s fall 2006 schedule and cancelled. The series has aired in reruns on Global TV in Canada, Trouble in the United Kingdom and in local syndication, Bounce TV, and BET Her in the United States. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fabolous
John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. Raised in Brooklyn, he first gained recognition while still a senior in high school, when he performed live on American music executive DJ Clue's radio show, then on WQHT, Hot 97. Jackson subsequently signed to DJ Clue's Desert Storm Records, Desert Storm imprint, and later secured a distribution deal with major-label, Elektra Records, Elektra. Jackson gained prominence with his first release, ''Ghetto Fabolous'' (2001), which spawned the hit singles "Can't Deny It" (featuring Nate Dogg) and "Young'n (Holla Back)". His second release was 2003's ''Street Dreams (Fabolous album), Street Dreams'', which was supported by two US Top 40, top 10 singles, "Can't Let You Go" (featuring Lil' Mo) and "Into You (Fabolous song), Into You" (featuring Tamia or Ashanti (singer), Ashanti). Including the aforementioned songs, Jackson's series of hit singles extended throughout the 2000s, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim & Bob
Tim & Bob (Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson), also known as Funktwons, were a songwriting and production duo. Tim & Bob have discovered and or worked on some of the biggest artists in the music industry and has helped develop the Atlanta music scene as it is widely known for today. They have won three Grammy Awards amongst twelve nominations and have sold more than 400 million albums worldwide making them one of the most successful producer duos in music history. They are among the most consistent urban producers in the last 18 years, earning a spot on ''Billboard''s top ten list of producers almost every year since 1998. In 2017, Bob Robinson produced the smash hit " My Man" for Tamar Braxton. The single peaked at number three in August. It remained on the chart for 22 weeks. Biography Growing up in Peoria, Illinois, Tim was raised on R&B through his father's band. His father was a trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist so Tim learned trumpet, piano, guitar, drums and bass at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunk'd
''Bunk'd'' is an American Television comedy, comedy television series created by Pamela Eells O'Connell that premiered on Disney Channel on July 31, 2015. The series is a spinoff of ''Jessie (2011 TV series), Jessie'' and for the first three seasons includes returning stars Peyton List (actress, born 1998), Peyton List, Karan Brar, and Skai Jackson, as well as Miranda May who has starred over the series' entire run. In December 2021, the series was renewed for a sixth season, subtitled ''Learning the Ropes'', which premiered on June 10, 2022. Plot Emma, Ravi, and Zuri leave New York City and head off to Moose Rump, Maine, to spend the summer at Camp Kikiwaka, where their parents met as teenagers. The Ross children and their new friends try their best to adapt to their lives at the camp, which was founded by Jedediah Swearengen and is named after a legendary Bigfoot-like creature that lives in the nearby forest. The camp has a notorious reputation of staying open despite violati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Thundermans
''The Thundermans'' is an American comedy television series created by Jed Spingarn that aired on Nickelodeon from October 14, 2013 to May 25, 2018. The series stars Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Addison Riecke, Diego Velazquez, Chris Tallman, Rosa Blasi, and Maya Le Clark, and features the voice of Dana Snyder as Dr. Colosso. Plot The series revolves around the Thundermans, a family with superpowers who try to live normal lives in the fictional town of Hiddenville. Phoebe dreams of being a superhero and using her powers for good, while her twin brother Max wants to be the next big supervillain and use his powers for evil. Parents Hank and Barb attempt to live normal lives and not use their superpowers – albeit not very successfully – while Nora and Billy enjoy using theirs whenever possible. A former supervillain named Dr. Colosso has been transmogrified into a rabbit and lives in Max's lair in the basement, offering him advice on becoming a villain. At the end of the seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Heights (TV Series)
''Hollywood Heights'' is a family drama, which aired on Nick at Nite and TeenNick from June 18 to October 5, 2012. Loosely based on the Mexican telenovela '' Alcanzar una estrella (To Reach a Star)'', the series follows aspiring singer-songwriter Loren Tate ( Brittany Underwood), whose life changes forever when she crosses paths with her rock star idol Eddie Duran (Cody Longo). ''Hollywood Heights'' was executive produced by six-time Emmy Award-winner Jill Farren-Phelps, and co-executive produced by Hisham Abed and Josh Griffith, who also served as head writer. The series was announced in May 2012 as an international co-production between Sony Pictures Television and Televisa, the Mexican production company which owns the rights to the original telenovela. As with the Latin American telenovela format, ''Hollywood Heights'' would run every weeknight at 9 p.m. EST through October. Nick at Nite previewed the first episode several times starting on June 11, 2012, before the 80-ep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Arrest (TV Series)
''House Arrest'' Bulgarian Домашен арест (Domashen arest) is a Bulgarian sitcom aired on bTV and produced by bTV Studios. The series marked the dawn of a new generation of Bulgarian cinema and television. Some critics have said that it is the most successful Bulgarian sitcom. The first season aired starting November 24, 2011 as part of the "Season of Bulgarian TV series". Directors of production are Peter Valchanov and Nikolay Penchev, Stanislav Todorov - Rogi, Grigor Kumitski and writer Nelly Dimitrova. Chief operator Grigor Kumitski. ''House arrest'' is a unique product developed based on the model of American sitcoms such as ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', ''Two and a Half Men'', ''Friends'' among others. One of the leading British experts in this genre - director Ben Squirt - was part of the consulting team in the beginning stage of the project. The series was filmed with HD cameras in 16:9 format, but in his first season was broadcast in 4:3, the second season chang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Stay Together (TV Series)
''Let's Stay Together'' is an American romantic comedy television series created by Jacque Edmonds Cofer. It premiered on Black Entertainment Television (BET) on January 11, 2011. The title of the series refers to Al Green's 1972 song of the same name. The series premiere drew 4.4 million viewers. Initially, ''Soul Food'' star Malinda Williams was cast in the lead role of Stacy. For undisclosed reasons, she was replaced by Nadine Ellis. On April 20, 2011, BET announced that the series was renewed for a second season which aired 22 episodes starting in January 2012. For its second season, Erica Hubbard appeared infrequently due to her pregnancy. New cast member Kyla Pratt (formerly of UPN's '' One on One'') joined the cast portraying Crystal, Charles and Kita's cousin. At the 2012 BET Upfront on April 13, 2012, it was revealed that the show has been renewed for a third season. The third season premiered on March 26, 2013. In April 2013, BET Networks announced the show had been ren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Trap Door
''The Trap Door'' is a British animated television series, originally shown in the United Kingdom in 1986. The plot revolves around the daily lives and the misadventures of a group of monsters living in a castle. These include a blue creature called Berk, a spider-like creature called Drutt and Boni who was a skull of unknown origin. Although the emphasis was on humour and the show was marketed as a children's programme, it drew much from horror and dark fantasy. The show has since become a cult favourite and remains one of the most widely recognised family entertainment shows of the 1980s. Show production The show was created by British animators Terry Brain and Charlie Mills. It was produced through their own companies, CMTB Animation and Queensgate Productions Ltd. Brain and Mills were also responsible for another animated show, '' Stoppit and Tidyup'', a few years later in the late 1980s, and '' Bump the Elephant'' in the 1990s. There was a stop motion movie tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed-Dating
''Speed-Dating'' is a 2010 film written and directed by Joseph A. Elmore Jr. and starring Wesley Jonathan, Chris Elliott, and Holly Robinson Peete. Plot Best friends Dog ( Chico Benymon) and Beaver ( Leonard Robinson) have difficulty ever meeting women. No matter what they do, nothing ever goes right for them. That all changes when the best friend Too Cool ( Wesley Jonathan) invites them to try out a round of speed dating. Cast * Wesley Jonathan as "Too Cool" * Mekita Faiye as Danielle * Chico Benymon as "Dog" * Leonard Robinson as "Beaver" * Vanessa Simmons as Elizabeth * Chris Elliott as Inspector Green * Holly Robinson Peete as Gayle * Clint Howard as Dom * Camille Mana as Kiki Reception Jeanette Catsoulis from ''The New York Times'' disliked the picture: On the other hand, Nick Pinkerton from ''The Village Voice ''The Village Voice'' is an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newspaper, alternative newsweekly. Foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
