"RAISING FAME" HOSTED BY CELEBRITY MOMS SONYA CURRY AND LUCILLE O’NEAL

Take a peek behind the curtain as the premiere of new docu-series “Raising Fame” takes center stage Sunday, July 7 at 10P/9C on TV One. Hosted by celebrity moms Lucille O’Neal (mom of Shaquille O’Neal) and Sonya Curry (mom of Stephen, Seth, and Sydel Curry), “Raising Fame” provides an intimate look into the lives of some of today’s biggest stars, told by the people who raised them. Raising Fame” delves beyond the glitz and glamour to provide a unique perspective in the words of both the parents and celebrated children themselves. In the premiere, viewers will follow Oscar-nominated actress Danielle Brooks and her parents from her hometown of Simpsonville, SC to the bright lights of Hollywood with an exclusive sit-down moments before she heads to the Academy Awards. 

This season also includes an impressive lineup of award-winning athletes, musicians, actors, and their families including Usher, Shaquille O’Neal, John Legend, Fantasia, Magic Johnson, Jon Batiste, Chance the Rapper, Kevin Durant, Billy Porter, the late Chadwick Boseman and more. 

From heartwarming anecdotes to candid conversations, “Raising Fame” will give viewers a deeper understanding of the dedication, sacrifice, and love that contributed to the success of these remarkable individuals in their rise to fame.