TV One’s New Original Dating Series “The One” w’ Kirk & Tammy Franklin Premieres tonight, May 18 at 9/8C
Thursday, May 18, 2023 — TV ONE is back with “Date Night Thursdays”. Kirk and Tammy Franklin kick off the night with the premiere of “The One” at 9p ET/8C. “Asking for a Friend,” hosted by LisaRaye McCoy, will return at 10p ET/9C.
Atlanta bachelor and bachelorette Brent and Ashley have long struggled to find their soulmates. Now, with a little guidance from gospel legend Kirk Franklin and his wife Tammy, Brent and Ashley will embark on a journey filled with sexy suitors and outrageous activities as they seek to find love. Throughout the series, Ashley and Brent will meet two new potential matches each week. Sparks will fly as our daters get to know one another while partaking in some risqué game nights yet soulful sessions with Kirk and Tammy at the helm. At the end of each episode, Brent and Ashley will determine which dates possess the qualities that could make them their soulmate, ultimately leading that suitor to join them at The One Mansion.
THE ONE is produced by Critical Content. The executive producers are Jenny Daly, Ron Hill, Phil Thornton, Oji Singletary, Eric Timm, Matt Pickel, and Rob Lobl. Tarvenia Jones serves as Co-Executive Producer. Tony Yates is the Head of Production. Sammy Yamada is the Executive in Charge of Production for Critical Content. Austyn Biggers is the Senior Vice President of Programming and Production and Allison Simmons is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production for TV One.
Central City Productions today announced the nominees in 25 categories for the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taping on Saturday, July 15, returning to the Las Vegas Orleans Arena. The 38th edition of the Stellar Awards will premiere on the newly-launched Stellar TV between Monday, July 24 and August 6, 2023, as well as air in national broadcast syndication from August 7 through September 10, 2023. Gospel music’s most epic celebration is co-hosted this year by Gospel superstars and multiple Stellar Award winners Tasha Cobbs-Leonard and Jonathan McReynolds, who returns to share co-hosting duties for the 2nd year.
Eleven-time Stellar Award winner Pastor Mike, Jr. leads the field of nominees this year with ten nominations. The trailblazing Gospel artist earned recognition this year for his work on the album “Winning” (Blacksmoke Music Worldwide), in the key categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Producer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Contemporary Male Artist of the Year, Urban Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year, Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year.
Crystal Aikin is a powerhouse vocalist who blazed a trail as the first winner of BET Sunday Best. Aikin has continued to shine her light as a dynamic worship leader and psalmist. Aikin is back at radio with a new single that is sure to stir hearts and captivate the ears of listeners. “He Can Handle It” is a declarative anthem that can be sung amongst congregations across the world. It speaks to the power and presence of Jesus and what He’s able to do. The lyrics say “no more heartbreak, no more sadness…He can handle it.. I know He can and He will, He can Handle it..”. Aikin delivers the drive with such power and conviction. “He Can Handle It” is sure to be a hit.
Crystal Aikin is the inaugural winner of BET’s hit gospel singing show “Sunday Best!” Sparking national acclaim, her recording musical career was launched. With her debut album’s heart gripping single “I Desire More” she hit charts, awarding her a GMA nomination and winning two Stellar Awards. This gifted artist, writer, actress, speaker knows no boundaries. Along with being a registered nurse she believes her mission is holistic, healing the broken from the inside out. With recent singles as “Trouble Don’t Last” & “He Can Handle It” she’s a testament to God’s promises. With a life committed to change and transparency, Crystal Aikin is and forever will be an example of “Every day’s Best”! Her new single at radio “He Can Handle It” is a showstopper and Aikin deliers it with power and dynamic force.
