LOS ANGELES, CA – December 01, 2011 – Building off the success of the scripted movie “Single Ladies” and its follow-up hit series, VH1 is getting into the TV movie business with a series of scripted bio-pics featuring musicians and pop culture icons. The dramatic story behind the legendary ’90s R&B/hip-hop/pop trio TLC will be featured in the first TV movie for VH1 in this series. The two surviving members of the group,Chilli and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, have signed on as consultants and executive producers for the movie. Acclaimed screenwriter Kate Lanier (“What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “Beauty Shop) has signed on to pen the bio-pic.
The gifted trio TLC, which was comprised of Chilli, Watkins and the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, achieved instant commercial success with their first album, Ooooooohhh… On The TLC Tip in 1991 which sold over 6 million copies worldwide and spawned numerous Top Ten singles. But it was the release of their second album; CrazySexyCool in 1994 that elevated them to superstar status, that album sold over 22 million albums worldwide to date and propelled TLC to become the most successful female group in history. They went on to record Fanmail selling over 10 million albums and 8 Grammy nominations before Lopes’ untimely death in 2002.
Unfortunately, fame and success are often shadowed by pain and heartache and TLC certainly experienced their share. Tionne suffered from sickle-cell disease, Lisa accidently burned down her then-boyfriend and football star Andre Rison’s home in a moment of heated passion. The trio also suffered a very humiliating and public bankruptcy suit at the very height of their career success. This prompted them to hold a press conference about the ins and outs of accounting in the record industry to let the public know how this could happen to multiplatinum, Grammy-winning superstars when everyone assumed they must be extremely wealthy.
In the midst of what the ladies were experiencing as individuals, a public dispute between Lisa and her group-mates Tionne and Rozonda arose when she felt she had been all but cut out of their third album, FanMail. Fortunately, the ladies had patched things up and were working on their fourth album, 3D, when tragedy struck and Lisa was killed in a car accident while on a spiritual retreat down in Honduras. In a tribute to Lisa, TLC gave one final concert in June of 2003 at the Zootopia concert in New York’s Giants Stadium where Tionne and Chilli performed on stage to 60,000 fans in front of a video screen playing videos of Lisa performing the same songs right along with them.
Kate Lanier who has penned numerous scripts featuring female protagonists including the hits “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Beauty Shop,” and “Set It Off,” will write the script for VH1.
“With the tremendous success of our scripted series ‘Single Ladies,’ we now know that viewers will come to VH1 for quality scripted projects. We’re eager to expand on that success with this bio-pic franchise that will allow us to explore our music, pop culture, and authentic storytelling strengths in yet another format,” said Jeff Olde, EVP Original Programming & Production, VH1. “We’re honored to collaborate with Chilli, Tionne and Bill Diggins in sharing their own personal story and TLC’s record-breaking legacy with VH1 viewers.”
“The reality of this brings me to tears because I am seeing one of my dreams come to life. I alwaysfelt our story had to be told. What makes it even more amazing is having Kate Lanier on board. I remember watching ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ with Lisa, and I knew then whoever wrote that story had to write ours. I will forever be thankful to Jeff Olde for believing in our story and going the extra mile to make it happen,” said Chilli.
“I’m just overjoyed. I appreciate Jeff Olde and everyone on staff at VH1 that took interest in us, thank you. Kate Lanier is amazing. I’m honored to work with her I love her art. Well here we go on another TLC ride and I can’t wait. Like Biggie said ‘Now if ya don’t know, now ya knowwwww,’” stated Tionne.
Executive producing the TLC bio-pic are Bill Diggins and Maggie Malina. Chilli and Tionne Watkins will also serve as executive producers for the movie. Executive producing for VH1 are Jeff Olde and Jill Holmes.
For additional information on VH1 follow @VH1 on Twitter or “Like” VH1 on Facebook, and visit VH1.com for all the latest in music and celebrity news. You can also check out the full episode of Behind The Music Remastered: TLC on VH1.com.

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cool... i'll watch a TLC movie

Not necessary. I see lawsuits coming out of this

if its anything like that MJ/FLEX movie they can KEEP DAT SHIT!

KEEP IT!

YESSSSSSSSSSS

I hope I get a Britney movie too!

Nvncible1 said:

if its anything like that MJ/FLEX movie they can KEEP DAT SHIT!

KEEP IT!

Nvncible1 said:

if its anything like that MJ/FLEX movie they can KEEP DAT SHIT!

KEEP IT!

Oh my fucking God that had to be the worse goddamn piece of shit movie I've ever seen. Michael Jackson should never EVER EVER EVER EVER be portrayed on film. It's just not possible. How the hell can Flex even look himself in the mirror knowing that he was a part of that shit? That was PAINFUL to watch. ROTFLMFAO!!

AM I REMEMBERING THIS WRONG...

Wasnt CHILLI in a VH1 movie with vanessa williams a year before left eye died?
i think chilli played a girl who was in a girl group but died ( ithink it was in a car crash but that might be my mind playing tricks)

Nvncible1 said:

AM I REMEMBERING THIS WRONG...

Wasnt CHILLI in a VH1 movie with vanessa williams a year before left eye died?
i think chilli played a girl who was in a girl group but died ( ithink it was in a car crash but that might be my mind playing tricks)

I think it was called Diva Christmas Carol or some shit.

Nvncible1 said:

AM I REMEMBERING THIS WRONG...

Wasnt CHILLI in a VH1 movie with vanessa williams a year before left eye died?
i think chilli played a girl who was in a girl group but died ( ithink it was in a car crash but that might be my mind playing tricks)

Yes. It was a Scrooge-type of movie. Vanessa played this bitchy diva or something.

Nvncible1 said:

if its anything like that MJ/FLEX movie they can KEEP DAT SHIT!

KEEP IT!

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

goodwillt7 said:

Nvncible1 said:

if its anything like that MJ/FLEX movie they can KEEP DAT SHIT!

KEEP IT!

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE FUCK RIGHT IT IS THIS!

LOL

The first film in the series of music based bio-pics for VH1 will be about the evolution of the influential girl group TLC. It will be penned by screenwriter Kate Lanier (Set It Off, What's Love Got To Do With It, Beauty Shop).

Surviving members of the group, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Chilli, have both signed on to consult and produce the film. Hopefully T-Boz made sure she got a hefty paycheck seeing that she's got some things to take care of. And both ladies seem excited about the project and reviving the legacy of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.

“The reality of this brings me to tears because I am seeing one of my dreams come to life. I always felt our story had to be told. What makes it even more amazing is having Kate Lanier on board. I remember watching ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ with Lisa, and I knew then whoever wrote that story had to write ours. I will forever be thankful to Jeff Olde for believing in our story and going the extra mile to make it happen,” said Chilli in the press release.

And T-Boz stated: “I’m just overjoyed. I appreciate Jeff Olde and everyone on staff at VH1 that took interest in us, thank you. Kate Lanier is amazing. I’m honored to work with her I love her art. Well here we go on another TLC ride and I can’t wait. Like Biggie said ‘Now if ya don’t know, now ya knowwwww."

Here's some background on the upcoming film:

The gifted trio TLC, which was comprised of Chilli, Watkins and the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, achieved instant commercial success with their first album, Ooooooohhh… On The TLC Tip in 1991 which sold over 6 million copies worldwide and spawned numerous Top Ten singles. But it was the release of their second album; CrazySexyCool in 1994 that elevated them to superstar status, that album sold over 22 million albums worldwide to date and propelled TLC to become the most successful female group in history. They went on to record Fanmail selling over 10 million albums and 8 Grammy nominations before Lopes’ untimely death in 2002.

Unfortunately, fame and success are often shadowed by pain and heartache and TLC certainly experienced their share. Tionne suffered from sickle-cell disease, Lisa accidently burned down her then-boyfriend and football star Andre Rison’s home in a moment of heated passion. The trio also suffered a very humiliating and public bankruptcy suit at the very height of their career success. This prompted them to hold a press conference about the ins and outs of accounting in the record industry to let the public know how this could happen to multiplatinum, Grammy-winning superstars when everyone assumed they must be extremely wealthy.
In the midst of what the ladies were experiencing as individuals, a public dispute between Lisa and her group-mates Tionne and Rozonda arose when she felt she had been all but cut out of their third album, FanMail. Fortunately, the ladies had patched things up and were working on their fourth album, 3D, when tragedy struck and Lisa was killed in a car accident while on a spiritual retreat down in Honduras. In a tribute to Lisa, TLC gave one final concert in June of 2003 at the Zootopia concert in New York’s Giants Stadium where Tionne and Chilli performed on stage to 60,000 fans in front of a video screen playing videos of Lisa performing the same songs right along with them.

We're so ready for this. And VH1 BETTER not f*** it up.

Well what the fuck was that Behind The Music shit for and all those interview specials and the video diary from Lisa's last days? I feel like we've seen the movie already. I know Chili and Tionne need to get some checks but dayum....is this the right thing to do since Left Eye is dead? What about a Life After episode? VH1 and movies about musical artists just don't jive if you know what I mean. I can't imagine who would play Left Eye and who is pretty and petite enough to play Chili. This stinks already.

Keisha Knight-Pulliam as Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas

HotGritz said:

Well what the fuck was that Behind The Music shit for and all those interview specials and the video diary from Lisa's last days? I feel like we've seen the movie already. I know Chili and Tionne need to get some checks but dayum....is this the right thing to do since Left Eye is dead? What about a Life After episode? VH1 and movies about musical artists just don't jive if you know what I mean. I can't imagine who would play Left Eye and who is pretty and petite enough to play Chili. This stinks already.

Good points.

The old wheels are turning

Eve as Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins

Raven-Symone as Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

JabarR74 said:

Raven-Symone as Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

Um... there are a couple of reasons why she can't play Left Eye.

Paris9748430 said:

JabarR74 said:

Raven-Symone as Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

Um... there are a couple of reasons why she can't play Left Eye.

And they are????????????????????????????????

JabarR74 said:

Paris9748430 said:

Um... there are a couple of reasons why she can't play Left Eye.

And they are????????????????????????????????

I was obsessed with them for three years. I used to play a TLC cd every morning on the long trip to school, and then on the way home. I lost interest when Left-Eye died. Can't wait for this.

JabarR74 said:

Keisha Knight-Pulliam as Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas

Got my vote. I watch anything Rudy er i mean Keisha Knight Pullman.

JabarR74 said:

The old wheels are turning

Eve as Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins

Raven-Symone as Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

Dammit give this man the casting director's chair right now.

Like your choices.

HotGritz said:

Well what the fuck was that Behind The Music shit for and all those interview specials and the video diary from Lisa's last days? I feel like we've seen the movie already. I know Chili and Tionne need to get some checks but dayum....is this the right thing to do since Left Eye is dead? What about a Life After episode? VH1 and movies about musical artists just don't jive if you know what I mean. I can't imagine who would play Left Eye and who is pretty and petite enough to play Chili. This stinks already.

I was just getting ready to say this. Plus, I'd be curious if Crystal (the original C in TLC that was "fired" by LaFACE) had any input into this movie.

"I was put out because I wasn't cute enough!"

Speaking of TLC, ya'll know that next year will mark the 20th anniversary of

Nvncible1 said:

goodwillt7 said:

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE FUCK RIGHT IT IS THIS!

LOL

lmaoooooooooo

JabarR74 said:

Speaking of TLC, ya'll know that next year will mark the 20th anniversary of

Wow... it feels like just yesterday I saw these girls on BET singing about "I ain't too proud to beg" while shooting super soakers. Time went by. 1992 was overall a great music year and TLC was a part of that. When Lisa died I felt part of my childhood went with it.

I miss TLC so much, they are among my favourite artists of all time. Left Eye was my favourite for years, now it's Chilli.

musicjunky318 said:

YESSSSSSSSSSS

I hope I get a Britney movie too!

Federline already has one!