Unexpected Michelle

Michelle Williams Of Destiny’s Child On Life After Depression by Forbes Contributors: Pauleanna Reid Today mental health is increasingly reported about in the media, yet is still a topic absent from school lesson plans and for many, an unspoken stigma not discussed at home. One-half of all chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14; three-quarters by the age of 24. Those who suffer silently struggle to stay afloat. Some struggle to stay alive. Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and former member of Destiny’s Child, Michelle Williams, is no stranger to mental health issues. While publicly Williams seemed to have it all (as part of one of the top-selling female groups…

It’s been three years since Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams released a new project. For me at least, it doesn’t seem like that much time has passed given that the lyrics to “Say Yes” — the infectiously catchy gospel/pop single that featured her former group mates Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland — still pops in my head at unsuspecting moments. For any other artist, this could be an ominous sign of troubled waters, but for Williams, it was simply time to live her life. On a panel at the Fearless Reloaded conference in Atlanta last month, she talked about some of her non-musical accomplishments during that time, which include debuting her…

“MTV today announced that singer and actress Christina Milian will join Lance Bass as host of the network’s highly anticipated new series 90’s HOUSE, premiering Tuesday, September 26th at 11 PM ET/PT. 90’s fan-favorite guest stars include Mario Lopez, Tatyana Ali, Michelle Williams, Joey Fatone, Marques Houston, Tyson Beckford, Salt N’ Pepa, Kid N’ Play, Bill Bellamy, Joey Lawrence, Kel Mitchell, Lori Beth Denberg and more. The competition show places 12 millennial housemates in a 90’s inspired house that forces the young adults to officially unplug their modern-day devices and party like it’s 1990. With only the technology, catch phrases and fashion from that decade, each episode opponents will face…

Lifetime announced its new competition series “American Beauty Star,” hosted and executive produced by Adriana Lima, will premiere Thursday, Sept. 21 at 10:30 p.m. Contestants must become “beauty directors” to create overall looks for their models, from editorial looks to red carpet and runway shows. Celebrity makeup artist Sir John serves as the contestant mentor, and Vogue’s former beauty director Sarah Brown and photographer Russell James serve as the judges. Special beauty industry influencers and celebrity guests join the panel of judges each week including YouTube beauty sensation Michelle Phan; models Behati Prinsloo, Christie Brinkley and Camilla Alves; make-up bloggers and beauty influencers The Kattan Sisters Huda and Mona; singer…

Michelle Williams has her sights set on a new theater production. It has been announced she will be featured in The American Pops Orchestra event “Respect: The Music of Aretha Franklin“. The show will take place Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Washington, DC at Arena Stage on The Mead Center for American Theater: Fichandler. Tickets are on sale now at TheAmericanPops.org. Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA – Washington, DC’s innovative hometown orchestra – have announced their all-star 2017-2018 season. The diverse line-up will include a tribute to legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin, a special evening combining yoga with the APO’s favorite standards, a new family show based…