Following the ratings success of ‘Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le,’ singer Michel’le is having a remarkable “comeback” into the industry. Just hours after the film aired, the singer was spotted with Oprah at the OWN network offices, for an undisclosed meeting. Now the singer has inked another major deal to include music, film, and TV.
The singer will reportedly be making a return to reality TV, making a new album, and so much more. Via Deadline:
The recently aired Thinkfactory biopic for Lifetime, Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le, was a ratings blockbuster for the network with an average of 2.3 million total viewers, making it cable’s No. 1 entertainment telecast of the night among total viewers (excluding sports). Additionally, it was the No. 1 most social movie of the weekend with a total of 573,000 interactions.
As a follow-up, Thinkfactory is currently in talks with multiple networks about a docuseries which features Michel’le and her family. The unscripted series will give viewers a front row seat to her life as she battles to overcome her past, and move into the next chapter of her life and career. She also is slated to release a new album featuring songs written by Stacy Barthe (Katy Perry, Rhianna) and Midian Mathers (Beyoncé) in January, and is also currently penning her autobiography.
Thinkfactory Media has a longstanding relationship with Michel’le, having previously collaborated on TV One’s hit series, R&B Divas LA.
“Michel’le is one of the strongest and most courageous women I’ve had the privilege to work with,” said Leslie Greif, founder and CEO of Thinkfactory Media. “Storytelling is the core of Thinkfactory, and having Michel’le open up to us with such raw emotion and having so much trust in us is the foundation for a meaningful partnership. Thinkfactory Media is thrilled to build a business with Michel’le and be a part of her inspiring journey.”
Kudos Michel’le! Kudos! we are excited about all the things she has coming up, and can’t wait to hear the new music.
