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Three long years...and we're still here. Pandemic proof. Back with a brand new episode, of a two part anniversary special. In Part Two, we are fortunate to have writer, showrunner, and creator of "Power" Courtney A. Kemp on the pod, to fact check us on what being a WGA Union member during this present Writers strike. This was a great way to end our anniversary special! Disclaimer: You Already Know contains strong language and is for Mature Audiences Only. a greidiens production
Episode 504 With Actor Omar Epps Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a prequel to the original Power series, which was created and produced by Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The third series in the Power Universe tells the origin story of fan favorite character Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas (Patina Miller), who ruthlessly runs the family's drug empire.
Episode 504 With Actor Omar Epps Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a prequel to the original Power series, which was created and produced by Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The third series in the Power Universe tells the origin story of fan favorite character Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas (Patina Miller), who ruthlessly runs the family's drug empire.
Episode 504 With Actor Omar Epps Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a prequel to the original Power series, which was created and produced by Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The third series in the Power Universe tells the origin story of fan favorite character Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas (Patina Miller), who ruthlessly runs the family's drug empire.
Episode 504 With Actor Omar Epps Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a prequel to the original Power series, which was created and produced by Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The third series in the Power Universe tells the origin story of fan favorite character Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas (Patina Miller), who ruthlessly runs the family's drug empire.
Episode 504 With Actor Omar Epps Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a prequel to the original Power series, which was created and produced by Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The third series in the Power Universe tells the origin story of fan favorite character Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas (Patina Miller), who ruthlessly runs the family's drug empire.
Have you actually ever listened to the Smooth Criminal lyrics? Go do it! Also, did ya'll catch that Halftime show?! Jo was in fact correct! From 2003 to 2014, 50 Cent was a part of Shady Records. Fifty left the label in 2014, but he and Eminem still remained close friends!Now, let's dive into our main topics: Man walks us through Antlers on HBOMax based on a short story written by Nick Antosca (The Quiet Boy) about a boy and the darkness that surrounds him and his family. Directed by Scott Cooper and produced by Guillermo Del Torro it's been said this "movie is a 3 star rating with a 5 star performance."We continue our conversation to Kimi on HBOMAX starring Zoe Kravitz who plays an agoraphobic woman who hears a crime being committed via Kimi, a virtual assistant much like Alexa. Directed by Steven Soderbergh (Erin Brockovitch). We wrap up this week's episode with an obsessive rant from Jo about Power on STARZ, created by Courtney A. Kemp and produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. James "Ghost" St. Patrick (Omary Hardwick) lives a double life as a night club owner, catering to the rich and making dreams come true, while also rising as a drug kingpin in New York, alongside his partner and best friend Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora). Don't forget to check out the spin offs Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and the new Power Book IV: Force.Check us out every Wednesday on all podcasting platforms, and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @WAM617 and tune into our Spotify playlist for our Song of the Week!#podcast #podcastlife #massholes #wam617 #power #starzpower #kimi #hbomax #starz #netflix #antlers #zoekravitz #omaryhardwick #josephsikora #guillermodeltoro #50cent #eminem #maryjblige #snoopdogg #drdre #kendricklamar
In another Black History Month focused episode, Courtney A. Kemp's Power franchise is examined by both actress Tondalaya Jefferson and I! Does this deserve merit as the most urban cable channel show since The Wire? Why is Ghost so perfectly portrayed by Omari Hardwick? What other key figures at Starz premium channel wanted to make this their Sopranos/Breaking Bad equivalent? Now, that we see where Book II and III spin-offs are, what can we expect from Tommy's prequel story in Book IV? What are some other surprisingly effective casting choices on the franchise? Have we ever seen prior as crooked a New York attorney's office as displayed on this show? And more details accounts on how this addicting franchise truly gels! #power #tvshow #epic #franchise #action #crime #drama #plottwists #rappers #actors #OmariHardwick #Ghost #Tommy #50Cent #cool #badass #lawyers #politicians #gangsters #corruption #hypocritical #sleazy #violent #gory #awesome #saga #bookII #BookIII #Bookiv #origin #prequels #CourtneyAKemp #Starz #network #cable #channel #sopranos #breakingbad #bettercallsaul #yellowstone #thewire #underrated #excellent #acclaimed #awardwinning #neat
Courtney A. Kemp is a highly regarded creator, showrunner and producer in the television industry. Kemp is the mind behind Starz' critically acclaimed gritty New York drama, “Power.” The hit series marks her debut as a creator and showrunner and follows the complex character James ‘Ghost' St. Patrick and his empire. Under Kemp's leadership, “Power” drew a record 6.3 million viewers each week, making it the network's most highly watched original series on record. For her work on the show, Marie Claire Magazine named Kemp one of “The 50 Most Influential Women in America,” she was included as one of the female powerhouses on Elle Magazine's “The Agenda” and named one of Ebony Magazine's “Power 100” honorees. Previously, Kemp was a writer and supervising producer on the celebrated television show “The Good Wife,” which went on to garner nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series and a Writers Guild Award for Dramatic Series. She also worked on ABC's “Eli Stone” and Fox's “Justice” and “The Bernie Mac Show,” among others. Prior to her work in television, Kemp wrote for many prestigious magazines, including GQ, Vibe, and Marie Claire. Kemp holds a B.A. from Brown University in English Literature and received her M.A. in English literature from Columbia University. She is mother to a young, brilliant daughter. ~~~ Empowered woman, Self empowerment, Empowerment, Women Entrepreneur, Personal development plan, Personal growth, Self worth, personal growth, female founders, creators, mothers, Mom, Mama, Leaders, Female leaders, Boss, create, independence, education, success, trailblazing, innovator, Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer, Female Writer, J. Crew, Origins, GQ, Marie Claire, Variety, NAACP, Powerhouse, 50 Cent, Ghost, Influence, entrepreneur, Achiever, recreate, reinvention, reinvent, community, women, female host, female podcast, daughters --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesszaino/support
In This Episode: Executive Producer, Creator & Show Runner Of The Power Universe Talks New Spin-Off Series Power Book III: Raising Kanan + Who Her Sheroes Are And The Inspiration To Become The Best She Can Be + More...
Ep 128 of Real Black News features the top five empowering Black news stories of the week and this week's two guests. The first is writer and director Malcolm Lee who discusses his new mega movie Space Jam: A New Legacy. He talks the ins and outs of directing for animation, plus his new journey and lessons in television as he writes and produces his upcoming TV show The Best Man: Final Chapters based on his classic film The Best Man (starts 8:27). While Sascha Penn, the Showrunner of one of this summer's hottest shows, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, joins the podcast to break down the making of the latest installment in the Power franchise with Courtney A. Kemp and 50 Cent. Plus he shares golden, must-listen advice for writers (starts 31:25). Other topics include Jamaica's reparations, Black Girls Lead, the NAACP's Bail Fund, Virginia's entrepreneur fair for youth business owners, plus more of the top five empowering Black News stories of the week. #RealBlackNews
In this episode of Rants and Randomness, we’re sharing an interview that was so good, it needed to stand on its own. Today, Luvvie is talking with Courtney A. Kemp. Courtney is a television writer and producer. In 2014, she created the Starz series, Power, the most-watched original series on Starz with millions of viewers. She was also a writer on shows like The Bernie Mac Show, The Good Wife, and Beauty and the Beast. Courtney is one of the most powerful women in television. In this conversation with Luvvie, Courtney dropped so many gems that this interview needs to stand alone. Be sure to listen and share.So, also check out our other standalone interviews that I've done on this podcast. Rich Dennis (Episode 20), Yvette Noel Shure (Episode 23), and Thasunda Brown Duckett (Episode 29).You can follow Courtney on Twitter (@courtneykemp) and Instagram (@courtneyakemp)Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual!Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter! Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with feedback or questions!Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
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"Power" creator Courtney A. Kemp discusses plot twists in season 6 of the hit series.
Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Brandon Victor Dixon, We will discuss his part in Starz Original Series "Power." “Power” is a visionary drama that straddles the glamorous Manhattan lifestyles of the rich and infamous and the underworld of the international drug trade. The cast is led by Omari Hardwick as James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a man trying to escape his role as a drug kingpin for a legitimized life in the elite of NYC; Joseph Sikora as his brother in arms in the drug business, Tommy Egan; Naturi Naughton plays Ghost's fierce wife Tasha St. Patrick; and Lela Loren is his first love, Assistant U.S. Attorney Angela Valdes. “Power” is created by Courtney A. Kemp who executive produces alongside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Mark Canton, Randall Emmett, and Gary Lennon. The show is also produced by G-Unit Films and Television, the production company launched by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, and Canton's Atmosphere Entertainment MM.
Long before Courtney A. Kemp created one of TV’s most addictive series, Power, she was a lowly magazine writer with much bigger aspirations than typing up celebrity Q&As. But when she had an opportunity to write about her own life coupled with the death of her father, the experience made starting her scriptwriting career a priority. As Power, which she created and executive produces, enters its fourth season, Kemp shares what motivates her, what’s next for her leading man Ghost and how she works alongside co-executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The Matchmaking Duo returns to explain exactly what happens when you hire a professional matchmaker and how they hold your hand on the road to love.
Jeff & Krissy discuss why #HollyMustLive, Ghost and Tommy's blindspots, Jeff's theory on Karen Bassett and Jukebox's true motives, whether you would allow your spouse to accept an "indecent proposal" 50 Cent vs. Courtney A. Kemp and much more!
Jeff & Krissy discuss why #HollyMustLive, Ghost and Tommy's blindspots, Jeff's theory on Karen Bassett and Jukebox's true motives, whether you would allow your spouse to accept an "indecent proposal" 50 Cent vs. Courtney A. Kemp and much more!