SILVER SPRING, Md.,
May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus
and TV One announced today the show stopping return of the
NAACP-nominated variety show Lexus Verses and
Flow, premiering on July 30
and airing on Thursday nights. Blending sensational musical and
soul-stirring spoken word performances, the eight-episode season
will feature electrifying stars such as Charlie Wilson, Raekwon The Chef, Jussie Smollett, Sevyn
Streeter, Jazmine Sullivan,
Melanie Fiona, Avery Sunshine, Leela
James, Estelle, Chrisette
Michelle, and Assassin alongside more than 24 of
the best up-and-coming poets.
Laz Alonso returns for his
second season as the series' host. Alonso currently co-stars on
NBC's police comedy-drama "The Mysteries of Laura" alongside
Debra Messing. A graduate of
Howard University and the product of a
single-parent home, Alonso works with several organizations as a
mentor, youth motivational speaker, and advocate for single
parents. He has also partnered with the United Way and Georgetown University to empower aspiring actors as
they pursue their career goals.
"Lexus is excited to bring fans the fifth season of Verses and
Flow," said Brian Smith,
Lexus Vice President of
Marketing. "Verses and Flow is a unique program that inspires
audiences through entertaining, thought provoking and poignant
spoken word performances. The passionate artists bring life to a
variety of topics that will have fans energized, reflecting, and
feeling humbled all in a matter of a few
minutes."
TV One is excited to partner with Lexus for season five of the
innovative series that captures the spirit of performance art with
a purpose," said Brad Siegel,
President, TV One. "Verses and Flow is a project that not only
captivates and entertains, but support the efforts of Historically
Black Colleges and Universities to motivate and reward deserving
college-bound students."
A new Lexus Verses and Flow app is now available and delivers
exclusive behind the scenes interviews and performances to
enthusiasts while keeping them connected to the show
community. The app also allows Verses and Flow devotees to
connect with other fans across the globe, record video, take photos
and post to the Verses and Flow Wall, design their own Verses and
Flow Hub and share with friends, and keep up with the show in
real-time 24/7.
Special series content will also be available online at
www.tvone.tv and www.versesandflow.com. Viewers can also interact
with Lexus Verses and
Flow through its @versesandflow Twitter and
Instagram handles.
The fifth season of Lexus Verses and Flow also
brings the return of the Lexus Verses and Flow Scholarship.
Presented by Lexus in partnership with ten of the nation's
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, two students per
institution will each be awarded a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of their
community leadership and academic excellence. Applications
are being accepted through Sept. 4,
2015.
Lexus Verses and Flow is produced by
McMann, Tate & Stephens for TV One. Executive Producers from
Lexus are Mariko Kusumoto,
MaryJane Kroll &
Stacy Henderson. Executive Producers from McMann, Tate &
Stephens are Aaron Walton,
Cory Isaacson and Ayiko Broyard. Craig
Henry is Executive in Charge of production for TV One.
About Lexus
Lexus launched in 1989 with two luxury
sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since that time,
Lexus has expanded its line-up to meet the needs of global luxury
customers. Lexus is now going beyond its reputation for high
quality vehicles with the integration of innovative technology,
emotional exterior and interior designs, and engaging driving
dynamics and performance. With six models incorporating Lexus
Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers
eight F SPORT models and one F performance model. In
the United States, Lexus vehicles
are sold through 235 dealers who are committed to exemplary
customer service.
About TV One
Launched in January 2004, TV One (www.tvone.tv) serves 57
million households, offering a broad range of real-life and
entertainment-focused original programming, classic series, movies
and music designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse
audience of adult black viewers. In December 2008, the company launched TV One High
Def, which now serves 14 million households. TV One is owned by
Radio One [NASDAQ: ROIA and ROIAK; www.radio-one.com], the largest
radio company that primarily targets Black and urban listeners; and
Comcast Corporation [NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK; www.comcast.com], one of
the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information, and
communications products and services.
Connect with TV One
Website:
http://tvone.tv
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tvonetv
Twitter: http://twitter.com/tvonetv
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