Netflix Takes Over Essence Festival: Unleashing a #StrongBlackSummer with BEVELATIONS LIVE & LEMON PEPPER WET Party Friday 07 July, 2023
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: (L-R) Michelle Buteau, Bevy Smith, Tasha Smith, and Kim Fields pose during Bevelations Sirius XM and Netflix “It Gets Greater Later” at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
Netflix hosted the electrifying BEVELATIONS Livepanel, followed by an exciting down south party to celebrate the highly-anticipated launch of THEY CLONED TYRONE in collaboration with the renowned Lemon Pepper Wet event brand.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: (L-R) Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, and Kim Fields speak during Bevelations Sirius XM and Netflix “It Gets Greater Later” at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
The BEVELATIONS Live panel featured the talented cast of Survival of the Thickest, including Michelle Buteau and Tasha Smith, as well as the esteemed Kim Fields from The Upshaws. The panel was skillfully moderated by the dynamic Bevy Smith, creating an engaging and insightful discussion.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: Michelle Buteau attends Bevelations Sirius XM and Netflix “It Gets Greater Later” at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
About SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST:
Release Date: July 13, 2023
Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single (not by her choice!), Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She’s determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck with some lip gloss. The scripted comedy is based on Buteau’s acclaimed book of essays.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: Kim Fields attends Bevelations Sirius XM and Netflix “It Gets Greater Later” at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
About THE UPSHAWS:
Release Date: August 17, 2023
Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters (Khali Spraggins, Journey Christine) and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes), all without a blueprint for success. But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together. In this upcoming part, the Upshaws continue to ride life’s ups and downs, including new jobs, bigger dreams, health struggles and some major life surprises but still hanging on with the love that comes with family.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: A view of atmosphere during Netflix’s “They Cloned Tyrone” and Lemon Pepper Wet Party at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
Netflix kept the excitement going in the evening with a thrilling “They Cloned Tyrone” and Lemon Pepper Wet Party.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: BIG K.R.I.T. attends Netflix’s “They Cloned Tyrone” and Lemon Pepper Wet Party at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: Juvenile performs during Netflix’s “They Cloned Tyrone” and Lemon Pepper Wet Party at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: Juvenile performs during Netflix’s “They Cloned Tyrone” and Lemon Pepper Wet Party at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: Juvenile performs during Netflix’s “They Cloned Tyrone” and Lemon Pepper Wet Party at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
The atmosphere reached new heights as Big K.R.I.T. and Juvenile took the stage, delivering an unexpected and exhilarating performance that transformed the event into an authentic NOLA down-south celebration!
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: A view of atmosphere during Netflix’s “They Cloned Tyrone” and Lemon Pepper Wet Party at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: A view of signage on display during Netflix’s “They Cloned Tyrone” and Lemon Pepper Wet Party at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
About THEY CLONED TYRONE:
Release Date: July 21, 2023
Logline: A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio (Boyega, Foxx and Parris) onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: Sherri Shepherd attends Bevelations Sirius XM and Netflix “It Gets Greater Later” at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JUNE 30: Terrence J attends Netflix’s “They Cloned Tyrone” and Lemon Pepper Wet Party at The Chicory on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Peter Forest/Getty Images for Netflix)
Notable attendees at these events included Sherri Shepherd, Derek J, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Big K.R.I.T., and Terrence J, who added their star power and excitement to the festivities.
Both BEVELATIONS Live and the THEY CLONED TYRONE-themed Lemon Pepper Wet Party took place at the stunning Chicory venue in New Orleans, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of celebration.
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