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Plus Size Model Anansa Sims and Beverly Johnson’s New Reality Show on OWN

Tulin Reid, Executive Marketing & Creative Director — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:43:12 +0000

In “Beverly’s Full House,” supermodel Beverly Johnson steps out of her role as glamorous fashion icon and opens her home to her daughter Anansa (a plus-size model), son-in-law David (a former NFL player), and their newborn baby Ava, in an effort to reconnect with her daughter and to help her growing family get ahead financially during a tough economy.

Despite following in her mother’s footsteps, Anansa’s relationship with her mother has always been fragile. With the arrival of her daughter Ava, Anansa wants to heal her strained relationship with her mother and agrees to move her family into Beverly’s home.

Humorous and heartfelt, “Beverly’s Full House” explores the unpredictable dynamic between mother, daughter and son-in-law. Throughout the season, Beverly tries with varying degrees of success to bond with her daughter and son-in-law. Despite sometimes overstepping her boundaries and at times having her intentions misunderstood, she loves her family and is determined to strengthen their relationship. Along the way, viewers will witness the drama, good times and bad times as Beverly’s traditional/non-traditional family comes together, bound by love, and learns to make it all work.

“Beverly’s Full House” is produced for OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network by Good Clean Fun. Its executive producers are Jason Carbone, Nick Lee and Beverly Johnson.

Beverly Johnson is the first African-American woman to appear on the cover of Vogue.

Check out Anansa’s interview and editorial in this months issue of PLUS Model Magazine!

TLC’s New Show Big Sexy

Natalie Monet, Editorial Assistant — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:45:33 +0000

The image-conscious industries of fashion and modeling are difficult to penetrate. With trends and looks that dominate the urban scenes, Americans have grown accustomed to perceptions of what is hip and forthcoming. BIG SEXY New Yorkers Leslie, Tiffany, Audrey, Nikki and Heather hope to expand and revise this commonly-accepted idea of what is beautiful and sexy – giving viewers a candid look into their lives as confident plus-size women who are shooting for the stars with their careers.

For more about Big Sexy click HERE.

Poprah Returns for Season 2 of Vh1′s “I Want To Work For Diddy” and Celebrates in Beverly Hills!

Chenese Lewis, Host of PLUS Model Radio — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:58:52 +0000

Hollywood South Productions is thrilled to announce that the new cast of Vh1’s hit reality show, “I Want To Work For Diddy”, will be holding it’s own LA launch party in an exclusive Beverly Hills location, to celebrate the launch of the new season and the return of Season 1’s breakout star, Poprah!

Already the new season has sparked quite a mania amongst reality fans around the country with Diddy himself leading the way via his frequent and often intense interaction with the hopeful contestants, all fighting tooth and nail for the coveted position as his new “personal assistant”. The cast is just as diverse as the last season, but there is quite a twist in the story line. As if the challenges they face to prove their worthiness to work for the icon under constant scrutiny, pressure and sleepless nights, is not already difficult enough, this time they’ll also have to deal with the return of reality’s favorite villain. Poprah, who has was actually nominated last month by Fox Reality for favorite reality villain via her role on Season 1, has been commanded by Diddy himself to return the competition as a mole, and to be his eyes in ears in the competition, unbeknownst to the other contestants who think she’s returned just to give them hell and some serious competition for the job!

Already the drama has begun, and sneak peak’s from next week’s episode make it pretty obvious fans have only seen the tip of the iceberg. Recent spikes in activity on social networks “twitter” and “facebook” clearly shows that reality fans around the globe are ecstatic and anticipate that this will be the best season yet!

Cast members are already slated for the event and are flying from around the country to attend the LA launch, amongst many other celebrity invites, and media outlets. Word has it, that the event will also be hosted by Poprah, of Season 1 & 2, who was formerly an international recording artist on BMG, has just recorded a new single inspired by her experience on the show and will feature some of the show’s most popular cast members. So just as she’s donned herself the hybrid of P. Diddy and Oprah, Poprah, she’s now created the ultimate event hybrid, video shoot meets launch party. “That would be a “Vaunch Party”, she exclaims! Hey, maybe in this economy, that may not be a bad idea.

The event will be held at the Aqua Lounge, in Beverly Hills, California on Monday, November 16, 8pm–2pm. There is no cover charge if you RSVP by Nov. 13, and a $10 cover charge at the door. For more information, RSVP, or to get on the VIP Guest List email: info@workfordiddycast.com.

Jen Kersey Speaks Out About Healty Living, Modeling and The Biggest Loser

Valery Amador, Executive Director — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0000

Beauty and Brains are two words that can be used to describe Jen Kersey. This Texas native has captured the admiration of many with her smile and passion for true healthy living. Her participation in the Reality Show “The Biggest Loser” was a turning point in her life. Jen, who has a backround in Biomedical Science, Biology and is currently studying medicine, remains passionate about reaching out to her plus size community. Read on to learn more about our new Health and Fitness Editor.

Click here to read the entire interview at PLUS Model Magazine