Netflix Unveils its Classics Catalogue
Netflix just acquired a variety of old favorites and its churning them out, one by one. "Time to pop bottles??. The following classic shows are coming to @Netflix", tweeted the streaming platform.Tia and Tamera Mowry's "Sister Sister" made its debut on Tuesday with all six seasons available for the fans' viewing pleasure. The beloved sitcom, which originally aired between 1994 and 1999, follows the lives of twin sisters Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell. Separated at birth and reunited after 14 years, they soon move in together with blending families and personalities.Singer Brandy's "Moesha" began airing August 1st, and was followed by "The Game's" first three seasons on August 15th. Tracee Ellis Ross' "Girlfriends" will be launching September 11th, with "The Parkers" debuting on October 1st, and soon after "Half & Half" and "One on One" on October 15th.Time to pop bottles??
The following classic shows are coming to @Netflix (US)Moesha - Aug 1The Game S1-3 - Aug 15Sister Sister - Sept 1Girlfriends - Sept 11The Parkers - Oct 1Half & Half - Oct 15One on One - Oct 15To celebrate, here's a message from your faves: pic.twitter.com/zohNPEo0rz— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) July 29, 2020
? Never knew how much I missed you! ?
Sister, Sister is now on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/v2SueP0IFc— Netflix (@netflix) September 1, 2020
Today is the day! You can now watch all of your favorite #SisterSister moments back to back on @Netflix! pic.twitter.com/TzIPuSdKlN
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) September 1, 2020
Anchor Victoria Rubadiri Bags Prestigious BBC Award
Victoria Rubadiri is the newest recipient of BBC's Komla Dumor award. The Citizen TV anchor is Kenya's second and overall, sixth recipient of the prestigious award after Solomon Serwanjja, Waihiga Mwaura, Amina Yuguda, Didi Akinyelure and Nancy Kacungira.Vicky will undergo a three-month placement at the BBC with a training course at the BBC Academy. She will also join the media's news teams, providing her "with the opportunity to gain skills and experience across BBC News platforms". In response to the news, Vicky said, "It's an absolute honor to play a small role in elevating the memory of the indomitable Komla Dumor. Thank you @BBCWorld for the incredible recognition"The award was created to honor the late Komla Dumor, a former BBC World News presenter, who died in 2014.Kenya's Victoria Rubadiri wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award https://t.co/1aaj6KyiG4
— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) September 1, 2020
It's an absolute honour to play a small role in elevating the memory of the indomitable Komla Dumor. Thank you to @BBCWorld for the incredible recognition. Here's to African journalism and telling our authentic stories. The journey is only beginning. #TwendeKazi????
— Victoria Rubadiri (@VickyRubadiri) September 1, 2020
An Unscripted 'Fresh Prince Reunion' in the Works
The "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" is coming to HBO Max in celebration of the hit show's 30th anniversary. "Set to tape September 10th, the actual 30th anniversary of the series in 1990, the reunion will launch exclusively on HBO Max around Thanksgiving," read the press statement.The "unscripted" special will be executive-produced by Miguel Melendez, Lukas Kaiser and Brad Haugen. Cast to have since confirmed their availability include Will Smith, Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Alfonso Ribeiro."The Fresh Prince of Bel Air", which originally aired for six seasons from 1990 to 1996, centers around a streetwise, poor young man from Philadelphia (Smith) who is sent by his mother to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion.Now this is a story all about how... the cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunites for a one-time special! Coming around Thanksgiving only on HBO Max! pic.twitter.com/ZSlktr731e
— HBO Max (@hbomax) August 31, 2020
A 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' reunion is coming! ?? pic.twitter.com/0oV8OsVh3s
— boohoo (@boohoo) August 31, 2020
Fresh prince of bel air is celebrating 30 years ? why did I process the 90s being 10 years ago omg
— chica del apt 512 (@princesszeldaa_) September 1, 2020