Rising star J.Marques Johnson is no stranger to the spotlight as he has quickly become a fan favorite on the hit Tyler Perry and BET Plus series ‘All The Queens Men’. His portrayal as Rayshon the funny, naive, charming and sometimes innocent stripper has truly made him one to watch in television. His charismatic performance on the show beautifully showcases his range as an actor as his character goes through some trying and traumatic events which ultimately leads him into a space of despair and depression. As he self destructs throughout the season we see the importance of mental health and how many suffer in silence far too often, until they ultimately reach their breaking point. For many viewers, his storyline is relatable in so many ways so of course his growing fan base continuously reaches out to him with gratitude for his performance.
As an Actor/Model/Writer Josh aka J Marques is truly just sharing a piece of his light through his art that shines on and off camera. If you follow the Los Angeles native on social media then you know that he takes his physical and mental health more serious than anything, so it should come as no surprise that during Suicide Awareness Month he has chosen to help spread the word about 988 Lifeline. On September 8th Joshua along with his father legendary NBA player Marques Johnson attended the 988 Lifeline Charity Event, Benefiting Suicide Prevention. The special event held at The Orpheum Theatre was powerful and eye opening to see how many have truly been affected by Suicide. After Mr Johnson shared his post on Instagram about being in attendance, we had to speak with him directly about his own personal journey with mental health.
As I began to speak with the breakout star, it was clear to see how serious he is about his mental health and how he wants others to take theirs just as serious. We began to discuss his journey with Therapy and Healing and although it hasn’t been easy, it has truly changed him for the better. He mentions “Therapy just wasn’t a thought, man up just do something hard to channel it. You know so Fitness was always kind of my outlet. Up until i realized you know fitness wasn’t the only thing i was using to cope with my things. But I got to a point where I knew I needed help and luckily for me I have a strong circle of friends and family around me, a great support group. Knowing that everyone doesn’t have that same resource that I have so, I’m on a crusade to help people of every creed, race, religion to seek that help out”.. Now of course we talk about so much more in this in depth chat so it was only right that we shared the stream of it below.
If you or anyone you know needs help or is even contemplating suicide, don’t ever hesitate to reach out for help. Call 988 immediately for help and if you need more resources here are links below to reach out directly for all your mental health needs on this journey.
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Check out the trailer for the highly anticipated Paramount Plus original documentary ‘The Carters: Hurt To Love You’, directed by Soleil Moonfrye. Look for the must see two part film about the families journey to fame, loss and more when it premieres on April 15th.
Synopsis
THE CARTERS: HURTS TO LOVE YOU follows bona fide American teen heartthrobs Nick and Aaron, who seemed to have it all, but behind their remarkable gifts was a family dealing with mental health struggles, drug addiction and heartbreaking neglect. Angel unpacks the complicated family dynamics that led to the untimely deaths of three of the original five Carter kids as well as their father. She discusses the pain, fame, expectations, addiction, assumptions and at the heart of it all, critical mental health issues faced by the family, with the hope to honor their journey and transform their past into a message of hope and purpose for others encountering similar challenges.
Through never-before-seen home videos untouched for decades, family photographs, audio recordings, private text messages and their most intimate moments, Frye was given unprecedented access to the family and their personal archives, pulling back the veil on the Carter family as we hear them speak out for the first time: from their sadness and fear to love and hope. THE CARTERS: HURTS TO LOVE YOU features first-time conversations with friends who also live in the spotlight, including Melissa Joan Hart and Scout Willis and longtime manager Lori Knight.
Check out the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated 7th season of the hit Showtime series “The Chi”. Look for the Lena Waite & Common executive produced show which stars Jacob Latimore, Lynn Whitfield, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker and Luke James. Kadeem Hardison, Chris Lee, Brett Gray, Rotimi, Jackie Long, Charmin Lee, Jill Marie Jones and Daniel J. Watts with Hannaha Hall, Jason Weaver, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Kandi Burruss, Tai Davis, Rolando Boyce, Ahmad Ferguson, Cortez Smith, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, Judae’a Brown, Zaria Imani Primer, L’lerrét Jazelle and Brian Keys to return this spring on May 16th.
Synopsis
In season seven, with Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of THE CHI rise to reclaim their power. Yet as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there’s only one crown and it will come at a heavy cost.
L-R: Jacob Latimore as Emmett and Birgundi Baker as Kiesha in The Chi, episode 1, season 7, streaming on Paramount+. Photo Credit: Sandy Morris/Paramount+ with Showtime
Check out the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Netflix original limited series ‘The Four Seasons’, created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield. Look for the must see comedy which stars Marco Calvani, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Tina Fey, Will Forte, Erika Henningsen and Kerri Kenney-Silver when it premieres on May 1st.
SYNOPSIS: Six old friends head for a relaxing weekend away only to learn that one couple in the group is about to split up. The three couples, Kate (Tina Fey) and Jack (Will Forte), Nick (Steve Carell) and Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), and Danny (Colman Domingo) and Claude (Marco Calvani), are completely upended by the news. Over the course of a year, we follow the friends on four vacations, and watch how this shake-up affects everyone’s dynamic – sending old issues and new bubbling to the surface. Co-created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, THE FOUR SEASONS is a hilarious and heartfelt love letter to long marriages and old friendships. Based on the 1981 feature film of the same name.
Check out the trailer for the highly anticipated Lifetime original film ‘Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story’, directed by Tailiah Breon. Look for the must see movie ripped from the headlines which stars YaYa DaCosta, Robert Hamilton III, Solace Kimbro Jones, Kadeem Isaiah, Morgan-Rose Jordan and Djassi DaCosta Johnson when it premieres on April 12th.
Synopsis
From a young age, Monique Smith always felt out of place in her family. Living in constant fear of abuse from her mother and others, she dreamed of finding people who loved her and a place that truly felt like a home. Because of the abuse she suffered, she felt she could never embrace her family and especially wanted to know her origin story once she became a mother herself. After realizing she didn’t have proper documentation, including a birth certificate or social security card, she goes on a decades-long search to discover who she really is. Monique began questioning her family members, submitting her DNA for biological matches and looking everywhere for an answer to her biggest questions; who she is, and is there anyone out there looking for her?
Check out the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Max original series ‘Duster’, created by J.J. Abrams and showrunner LaToya Morgan. Look for the must see action packed drama which stars Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, and Benjamin Charles Watson to premiere on May 15th.
Synopsis
Set in the 1970s Southwest, DUSTER explores the life of a gutsy getaway driver for a growing crime syndicate that goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous when a tenacious young agent comes into town hellbent on taking his crime family down.
Check out superstar actress Kerry Washington as she covers the new issue of Ebony Magazine. Get into her cover story as she opens up about her journey, her purpose and more HERE. Peep more shots from her stunning cover spread shot by Kanya Iwana before it hits newsstands below.
Check out the trailer for the highly anticipated Lionsgate original film ‘Shadow Force’, directed by Joe Carnahan. Look for the must see action packed movie which stars Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, Mark Strong, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith to hit theaters on May 2nd.
Synopsis
In SHADOW FORCE, Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy) were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.
Check out the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Netflix original film ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, directed by Kyle Newacheck. Look for the must see sequel to the classic comedy which stars Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Ben Stiller, Julie Bowen, Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler and Blake Clark to premiere on July 25th.
Check out the trailer for the highly anticipated Gravitas Ventures film ‘Die Like A Man’, directed by Eric Nazarian . Look for the must see movie which stars Miguel Angel Garcia, Cory Hardrict, Mariel Molino, Frankie Loyal, Berenice Molina Valle, Cesar Garcia & Pete Mark Vasquez to be released via digital and on demand on April 25th.
Synopsis
A coming-of-age thriller set in a working-class Westside L.A. neighborhood, Freddy is gifted a gun on his 17th birthday and ordered to kill his mentor Solo’s old rival Boxer. Will Freddy kill or “die like a man” with a gun in his hand?
Check out the season 11 finale of the hit Bravo TV docu-series ‘Married To Medicine‘. Get into the must see show which stars Dr. Jacqueline Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Toya Bush Harris and Quad Webb to return with Phaedra Parks, Lateasha “Sweet Tea” Lunceford & Dr Contessa Metcalfe along with new comer to the crewDr. Mirica “Mimi”
Sandersfor one hell of a season below.
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