LeBron James’ new series “Cleveland Hustles” is shaping up and he has announced who will be starring on the show. Get the deets, plus find out the official premiere date of the 5th season of “Basketball Wives: L.A.” inside….
After brining Cleveland it’s first NBA Title, LeBon James is gearing up for his brand new television series that he’s executive producing which stars his hometown.
The NBA champ and his longtime friend/business partner Maverick Carter draft a winning line up for the new unscripted CNBC series that teams four successful Cleveland business leaders with local entrepreneurs looking for an investment to launch their own brick-and-mortar stores. The series is set in the Gordon Square Arts District, a once troubled neighborhood that’s working to rebuild.
Handpicked by James and Maverick, B. Bonin Bough, Chief Media & eCommerce Officer for one of the largest snack food companies in the world will serve as the show’s host.
The dynamic duo have enlisted the help of four successful local business leaders to give the fledgling entrepreneurs the chance of a lifetime.The panelists/business leaders include Kumar Arora (CEO Aroridex, Ltd.), Kathy Futey (Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, CPWA®), Alan Glazen (Founder of GlazenUrban, LLC/Neighborhood Developer) and Jonathon Sawyer (Team Sawyer Restaurant Owner). Each investor will mentor two businesses each.
The group of Cleveland entrepreneurs competing include:
Old City Soda - Sean Adkins & Mike Gulley
Randy's Pickles - Andrew Rainey
Styles of Success - Chareen Fountain
The Cleveland Bagel Co. - Geoff Hardman & Dan Herbst
The Proper Pig - Ted Dupaski & Shane Vidovic
Groundswell - Anne Harnett
FOUNT - Jaclyn & Phillip Wachter
Akron Honey Co. - Brent Wesley
“This show is special to me because it’s about giving hard-working people a life-changing opportunity to make their dreams a reality while creating real change in the Cleveland community,” said Maverick Carter. “I’m proud that SpringHill Entertainment is behind a project like this that is more than a TV show – it’s a transformational series that can lift up all of Northeast Ohio and one that will resonate with people across the country.”
LeBron won’t be a regular on the show, but he is expected to make a cameo or two. Will you be watching?
In other TV news…
Executive producer Shaunie O’Neal is bringing her “housewives” for another round of foolery on the 5th season of “Basketball Wives: L.A.” The new season of the VH1 reality show is set to premiere Sunday, July 17th at 9PM EST, the same date and time as the STARZ hit show “Power.” Tough competition.
Returning cast members include Tami Roman, Jackie Christie, Malaysia Pargo, Brandi Maxiell, Shaunie and Angel Brinks with newcomers LaTosha Duffey (“Duffey”) and Angel Love joining the cast.
Will you be tuned in?
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