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#UPFRONT To Feature Johnny Gill & Actors Reece Odum + Christian Robinson

RayCornelius.com
Johnny Gill performing at the 2014 UNCF's Mayor's Masked Ball

Don’t forget to join me, Saturday, March 4, 9:00 a.m.. for another exciting edition of “UPFRONT” Inside Atlanta’s Entertainment Industry.

This week I'll be talking to R&B superstar and New Edition Member, Johnny Gill about his latest single, "5000 Miles" featuring Jaheim. We'll also talk about the highly successful "New Edition Story," which aired in January on BET; and, his current tour with Charlie Wilson and Fantasia.

"Saints & Sinners" actress Reece Odum stops by the studio to chat about the second season of the show.  She also discusses her role as investigative reporter Anita Robinson.  As well, she talks about her other projects and working with the late Tommy Ford. "Saints & Sinners" debuts Sunday, March 5  at 9:00 a.m. EST on Bounce TV. 

"Burning Sands" star Christian Robinson also stops by the studio to chat about his new Netflix film.  The film was co-written and directed by former CAU professor---Gerard McMurray.  "Burning Sands" addresses the controversial issue of hazing within Black Greek-Lettered organizations and features: Steve Harris, Trevor Jackson and Alfre Woodard. The film is also executive produced by Oscar winning, Hip-Hop star, Common. 

 

“UPFRONT” Inside Atlanta Entertainment Industry is 30-minute radio magazine that features one-on-one interviews with all of the major players and behind-the-scenes superstars that make Atlanta the “Entertainment Capital of the South.”

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Ray Cornelius is one of Atlanta’s newest entertainment writers and media personalities. His arts and entertainment website, www.raycornelius.com spotlights the latest in “positive” African-American celebrity news and was established in 2012. Since that time Cornelius has covered a myriad of red carpet premieres, award shows and Atlanta-based films including Tyler Perry’s Temptation, The BronzeLens Film Festival, The Trumpet Awards, and The Steve Harvey’s Neighborhood Awards just to name a few. He has also interviewed a who’s who list of today’s top singers, actors and reality stars. With nearly 20 years of media experience, Cornelius has also worked as an associate producer for the Emmy-winning public affairs program, ATL Insider and with such award shows as The Soul Train Awards, The Trumpet Awards and BET Hip-Hop Awards.