Aired 5 years ago - May 01, 2019
Everyone is on edge, but the girls must stay focused on the events leading up to the ASAs. Star and Noah struggle with parenthood while being in the spotlight, as Alex deals with her father's retaliation for her refusing his "gifts." Meanwhile,
Cassie continues to manage Rashad's music career and Carlotta makes a shocking discovery that will change the lives of many.
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Aired 5 years ago - Apr 24, 2019
To campaign for the ASA Awards, Gravity throws an Easter brunch showcasing their artists, but as the awards draw nearer, the future of Take 3 and their solo careers are on the line. As the label faces possible bankruptcy, Carlotta must rally the
troops to woo Empire executive, Giselle, in hopes she will invest. Star struggles to juggle Davis and her career, and clashes with Noah’s mom, Dianne. Meanwhile, Alex plans for her future and Simone doubles down on her activism, which puts Angel in danger.
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Aired 5 years ago - Apr 17, 2019
Simon and Alex prepare to compete against newcomer Amber for their ASA performance. Noah's father, Bobby, returns to help Noah with his sobriety and fatherhood. Meanwhile, Miss Christine, Cousin Duke and Cousin Rashad come to town, much to the chagrin of Carlotta and Cassie. Then, Leon makes Cotton an offer.
- Look who's home.
- Hey.
Hey, you just woke up a week ago.
Don't worry. You got
time to figure all that out.
Alex, you'll promo that one
alone if Noah doesn't show.
♪ All to myself, all to myself ♪
for trying to take what's mine.
Look, you manage 'em.
Star, we can't have you go
back to the hospital, okay?
before your father's funeral.
that you don't want to
do for the greater good.
Haven't seen him yet.
- with my child's father?
- You were already
Sister Hodge sends her
condolences for Daddy.
Look at you all grown
up and smelling yourself.
Bobby, this is a part of the detoxing.
- I don't feel bad for you.
- Star.
- Yeah, Maurice got us a spot to perform.
- Dope. Nobody told me.
It's just been a while. I'm fine.
Why do you need to?
I understand. But Simone told me
I mean, the fellas would be out playing
Your dad said you're over here
to change my mind about the funeral?
Well, look-y here.
that he was your stepdad,
so I couldn't let that slide.
Well, I believe you,
if that means anything.
- Davis! Davis!
- Oh, Noah, Noah, Noah, no, no, no, no.
I had when I came back
to get you, all right?
♪ Make you stand different,
they dropped the ball ♪
Look...
that's how you're gonna get
your strength back, son.
a bitch some damn credit around here.
You want to fight me on this one?
All right, let's go.
- This is Take 3.
- Look, a lot of things
♪ So watch what you say to me... ♪
Yeah, I'm sure
that seems backwards, but...
'cause I hear noises at night and...
♪ 'Cause I love the way you're talking ♪
♪ Never catch you
looking at other girls ♪
I'm not hiding my scars.
I'm glad to see you
getting some closure, sis.
Stop. That's not funny.
I know we're cousins,
but you've always been
Aired 5 years ago - Apr 10, 2019
Carlotta and Gravity throw a Legend Tribute concert to campaign for the ASA Awards. When Star's health takes a turn for the worse, Simone is put in a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Alex attempts to trust her family again, Cassie and Maurice's
relationship reaches new heights and Noah grapples with his reality after a visit from his mother, Dianne. Gigi makes a career changing choice and Cassie takes matters into her own hands with her father.
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to tell me how Star is doing.
Well, how did that happen so
quickly? She was just stable.
- I mean, not on paper.
- I'm sorry,
And there were days when I
hated to see the sun rise.
I just went to the hospital
and I couldn't stay...
Oh, no, no, no.
What can I say, he's all
the blood I got right now.
Don't worry, the answer will come.
I asked Miss Brown to help me reach you.
... then let him be smart,
then handsome,
Yeah, there you go. Get comfy.
Hey, Alex, you mind if I
have a moment with Simone?
My sister's in the hospital,
fighting for her life.
- Come here.
- Ooh.
♪ But you will see ♪
And catch your ass a fade.
But if you think I'm about to apologize
that I don't need this
performance, like some of y'all.
And we want to send up an extra
prayer for her and her family.
- With Davis?
- You have money.
She had alcohol
poisoning one time, and...
God is not punishing you,
Give yourself a break.
every time you start questioning things.
He's-he's doing great. He's getting big.
just so I could forget about it,
I'm your stepfather.
I don't need you.
of badass divas to
another, please welcome
♪ There's nothin' better in this life ♪
♪ Kissing you, holding
you, what I wanna do ♪
Take 3, Take 3, Take 3,
I wish everyone the best of luck.
Aired 5 years ago - Apr 03, 2019
Under Mateo's hand, Gravity Media's finances are in the gutter and the team must pull off a successful ASA party to get back in the game. Carlotta returns and jumps right back into cleaning up everyone's mess. Cassie closes in on Xander and digs
into the past, after her father's bombshell. Meanwhile, Simone watches over Star as Noah wrestles with his demons, and Alex and GiGi's rivalry takes a new turn.
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Aired 5 years ago - Mar 27, 2019
With ASA nominations approaching, Alex and Gigi's rivalry heats up into a sing off, while both of their family dramas come to a head. Star struggles with being away from Davis, as Noah battles his old vice. Miss Bruce, Simone and Cotton make a
startling discovery that could help Star get out of jail. Meanwhile, Cassie and Maurice team up for a take-down.
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had a taste of nothing but failure.
You are not Michelle Obama.
- Um, but I'm in a good place now.
- Right.
If Star wins, Davis wins.
And that makes me happy.
All right? I'm not gonna
do anything to mess him up.
Yeah, which is why we
need to flip Stephen.
This ASA stuff got me
running around like crazy.
When it's clear you don't know
a damn thing about GiGi Nixon.
Simone, I'm not about to sing with you.
And I'm watching that Charlene ass.
Now, tomorrow, she's
having a bachelorette party,
Sure, someday.
Okay, bye, Alex.
♪ Bone, don't you know
lil' mama fully loaded... ♪
I sure was. You mad
'cause you liked it, love?
Maybe she don't know how?
Oh, I'm managing. You know me, Doc.
You can go.
Beating some dude's head in
- What's up?
- How them songs coming along?
Yeah. Ha-ha.
with y'all nasty, perverted asses.
But what I do know is that
this woman, she bribed me.
to have her stop coming for me.
in jail, away from your
kids. Now all you got to do
that you're at your
fiancée's bachelorette party.
What do you want? A thank you?
♪ So please don't take it personal ♪
♪ Just feel like I'm about to blow ♪
figure out a way to get back at
that nasty-ass bitch Charlene.
and then you had the nerve to
push me into your same vices.
that we not after the same thing.
that's messed up,
especially with your...
Damn, Daddy fell again?
a PR nightmare.
♪ Even overwhelmed with the simple ♪
♪ Get this far ♪
♪ Consume my brain ♪
No...
In the gateway of Best Song...
...none other than Miss
GiGi Nixon for "Bossy."
- Look, it-it doesn't have to be that way.
- No...
You got her pregnant
Me and Carlotta's little boy.
Aired 5 years ago - Mar 20, 2019
Star's situation with the law intensifies, while Noah juggles new priorities. Gigi and Alex face off to see who will be number one at the label. Meanwhile, Simone, Mateo and Derek fight city council to make Atlanta a sanctuary city in order to get Angel home.
Aired 5 years ago - Mar 13, 2019
After giving birth, Star ends up jeopardizing everything she has worked for, while Simone fights for her family. Meanwhile, Carlotta opens up about buried trauma from her past, Cassie puts her neck on the line to save her nephew, Alex's career is skyrocketing and the team begins to think about the future of their musical careers.
This is why I told your mama I
need to handle this by myself.
- I thought that was your car.
- [GROANS]
- [QUIETLY]: Baby...
- XANDER: Ah!
[GASPING]
I can't wait for you to
meet your... your grandson.
Oh, so little man's all
right. He's good to go.
We're all he's got.
Yeah, we're actually
here for him. Thanks.
Plus, Alex's single
just hit the Top 100.
You want the job, talk to her.
- Not on my watch.
- Or mine, either.
Mama. He raped me.
Okay, we have been talking about
getting an ASA since we met.
will make Atlanta a sanctuary city.
I thought your demons finally won.
She needs time to process.
- before I get released tomorrow.
- See you tomorrow.
So I thought I'd even the score.
- What is going on?
- Noah. Calm down.
Yeah. You know, she gonna make bail,
I'll be able to sleep better at night
I keep thinking about
that summer when...
Your sister popped off
and now she's in jail,
[DAVIS COOING SOFTLY]
Now, where's my brother Alvin?
But I feel just as dirty as Carlotta did
What's up?
I ain't trying to get in the
way of what you got with Star.
That's cool. We need to let her know
Thank you. We're actually
here for Take 3 though.
You know, and sometimes
it gets into the blogs
He did, but we were both concerned.
- ♪ This for the culture ♪
- [CHEERING]
♪ This for the culture,
this for the culture ♪
[DOG BARKING IN DISTANCE, DAVIS COOING]
- to impress Houston Connelly.
- [R&B TRACK PLAYING]
Wait. W-Why not Take 3?
I've been juggling things
with Star's lawyer
I have proof.
And it's hard, but I make it.
I just feel like I can't fix nothing.
♪ Don't lose your concentration ♪
I wasn't just gonna stand by.
Aired 5 years ago - Dec 05, 2018
Carlotta does what she can to make the Rhythm and Bells Festival a success. However, challenges arise when Star ends up in a legal bind, Alex makes a major career move, Simone is hiding a secret and Cassie gets out of jail seeking revenge.
Meanwhile, Derek and Ruby volunteer at the shelter, where Ruby comes face-to-face with the man who attacked her. Then, tempers flare as Carlotta and Cassie's father, Calvin, shows up unexpectedly.
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I've missed you.
My son is hungry.
I know that things are
about to get crazy
- Damn it.
- Get out of here, you jerk.
The last performance of the festival
with this or with the proposal.
Good luck having people show
up to that wack-ass event
I'm out of here. Santa ain't real!
You promise?
and they all just want me to
live up to my dad's name.
Fine. But you make sure
your little hardheaded ass
- Right?
- Bae, he got it.
You know, we're really just
trying to grow as artists.
Hey! I said the interview is over.
I'm not gonna lessen myself so that
You about to be Alex Crane 2.0
♪ Oh, oh ♪
♪ I'm trying to flip ♪
Mike-Mike, man...
Okay? You need to talk to me.
It's okay.
who I first fell in love with.
I'm trying.
If that means going up there with Noah,
I don't know what to do.
I don't know what to do.
You know that, right?
Here we go, here we go, here we go!
He's okay.
more normal than what we had.
Anyway, you want me to
go get the daddies?
right after proposing to Jackson.
That's a good yawn.
I need to make music that feeds my soul.
♪ I did this before, so
you know I don't trip ♪
♪ When I pop that clip ♪
♪ 2 to the chest, I'm up, up ♪
I saw it. You broke the Internet.
And I think I should move out.
Star had a baby last night.
Let me tell you, that's why.
♪ And this Christmas, will be ♪
- I got all his dirt.
- Wow.
Aired 5 years ago - Nov 28, 2018
Carlotta returns to Gravity Records, but finds out a lot has changed. Star meets Jackson's mother, Becky, and makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Simone asks Nina for help when Angel returns in an unlikely way; Alex, still reeling from her fight
with Derek, struggles with writing her own music; and Noah becomes dangerously paranoid and enlists his father, Bobby, as his new manager. Then, Cassie and Carlotta take steps towards making amends and Carlotta finds healing in confronting her father, Calvin.
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Well, I guess I'm just gonna
have to take his shady ass out.
♪ Looking for another like me ♪
that led us to a major criminal
organization at Karma.
Actually, no, he's
got press now.
Um, can we...
They-they say you got 24
hours to get $7,000 or else.
Because he loves me
more than anybody else,
Man, I've been so stressed
about this Take 3 album.
what'd you think
about our album?
You recognize this woman?
It's I-I don't know how Noah's
gonna react, that's all.
I'm waiting... I'm waiting
on Star and Simone
Okay, um... you have a wall.
Brick been itching to whup
your ass for the longest.
like the evil, selfish
bitch you are.
but then they were just
asking for more money.
What's this?
You're not helping.
But, yo, that's the black tax
♪ That's what we count on ♪
Look, Noah, you might
want to talk some sense
I ain't took no time to think
about my own damn life.
♪ Uh-huh ♪
- Calm down, Derek.
- Every little chance you get,
She said, "It... it's your job
Daddy never loved me more.
I'm sorry.
But you know that.
♪ So what makes you think that ♪
♪ If you ain't, if you ain't ♪
♪ To be with me ♪
- What'd I tell you to do, right?
- You showed me a right hook
'Cause... I've been looking
for one for some time now,
Can you believe
Um...
Look, I've worked so hard.
Aired 6 years ago - Nov 14, 2018
Gravity Media recruits social media influencer Chloe David to attract more attention to Carlotta's festival, but Take 3's plan to hijack attention to their album doesn't go as planned. Cassie's relationship with Xander gets more complicated and Star
must face her fears in order to build her family with Jax. Meanwhile, Detective Montero puts Derek in a dangerous position that could cost him everything
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♪ I bring me ♪
You do know we're
having a baby, right?
And it won't be for our kid.
One minute, they think
you got the goods.
Chloe David, comes in.
Chloe, ladies.
And you didn't even
mention Take 3.
Maurice is literally only
concerned about Noah
Maurice has to give
us that main stage.
How much longer do I have
to keep this from her?
- Yo. Hey.
- Uh, did I catch you at a bad time?
Okay, look, we
need to figure out
Let's give 'em something new.
People have been all over
my new music, all right?
Really?
As his lawyer, I say
that we call her bluff,
Why can't you just acknowledge
that this is my baby, too?
Yeah, I know, man, but, look,
♪ We don't have
nothing to hide ♪
♪ You're all I need ♪
Now I got all this
pressure up in my head,
A woman has accused Noah Brooks
of giving her chlamydia.
What you think we should
do about Jamal, Derek?
Like I said, whatever
y'all need, I got you.
I thought I made myself clear
you go around knocking
bitches upside the head.
Yeah.
Letting any man treat
me any kind of way.
♪ Do anything you want me to. ♪
Look, my bad for
exploding like that.
- Not now.
- What's wrong?
You know that real well, right?
♪ Pull up in that Bentley truck,
rest of them... see? Meek ♪
Nothing, 'cause I got out
before they could talk to me.
I do.
Jackson, I want you here, too.
Of course we can't
be that great.
♪ Girl, when I break you off ♪
So go deal with your side
bitch, because I'm done.
Because of me...
Only reason we're
sitting here right now
Aired 6 years ago - Nov 07, 2018
In an effort to boost ticket sales, Mateo brings on controversial rapper Lil Dini, who clashes with Take 3. Star and Noah confide in each other about their relationship issues and Simone is put in a sticky situation when Jackson is cast as her
co-star in a movie. Meanwhile, Derek's keeping a secret, Cotton's suspicions about Cassie grow and Xander pushes Cassie to find the rat in her organization.
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to Gravity Media's
Live Stream Q&A.
I cannot wait to see you at
Rhythm and Bells with my girls.
Rhythm and Bells Festival
is all about non-violence,
Maybe that could work.
♪ That ain't right... ♪
Trust me, you won't have to.
To be fair, I don't think I
could handle another loss.
'Cause she called me and told me
you got to put
yourself in front...
I just got put in charge of
saving Carlotta's R&B fest.
Oh. You don't know?
You want to know
what that's called?
you got to come correct.
God didn't have nothing
to do with this.
- I'm not kissing you.
- Why?
♪ ♪
I told you I was gonna do this.
I'm sorry, I can't.
It's called taking
it slow, Star.
♪ You are on your
way to heaven ♪
♪ Singing, you'll be ♪
Meet me at club Karma
tomorrow night
That's good to know because
unless you want to be
Yeah.
like your husband.
Megan, what...?
- Ready?
- Yeah.
and-and, you know, this
whole Maurice thing
'Sup, y'all?
♪ You a billy from the
burbs, you a fraud, bitch ♪
♪ And you gonna have to
take it to your grave ♪
is to gut him like a fish.
Stormi, the baby.
Then I got one, and
he accepted me.
And the only one strong enough
You could never be the
cause of me relapsing.
I know. You know,
when you told me
Aired 6 years ago - Oct 31, 2018
Carlotta goes missing, suspicions about Olivia rise as she continues to pursue a friendship with Alex to cope with the loss of her sister. Maurice and Mateo settle on an agreement that tests Noah's loyalty. Miss Bruce and Bobby connect over their similar pasts and Noah, Simone, and Star try to keep Carlotta's Music Festival afloat in her absence.
Hey.
And you smell like
you peed yourself.
♪ I bring, I bring me. ♪
It reminds me of
your first album.
Do you know anything about that?
The girls are on fire and
I think the platform
Because we need to land Bling.
I did and it appears this
isn't your first incident.
♪ Pick a team, pick
a team, yeah. ♪
Carlotta, she's like a
second mother to you.
- I hope you know he's using you.
- Excuse me?
and the police found
her this morning,
Well, no Carlotta, no
money, no festival.
you ain't getting no trophies
handed to you over here
Did you come to get a haircut,
The girls, Miss Bruce,
even Auntie Cassie came...
and I can't hold it no more.
Okay. Good to know.
Then nobody knows crazy
better than me, right?
They arrested her
ass, didn't they?
I just got an interesting call
from Mateo at Gravity Media.
- Why don't you get that?
- Yeah, but that bitch hijacked
Simone, how's Carlotta?
or we just can't
hang out anymore.
You have another visitor.
- Get her ass out of here!
- All right!
Sober don't mean selfish.
But not tonight.
Appreciate you, brother.
♪ Late night, we could
meet up late night ♪
♪ I be doing them things
you want to see me do ♪
You know what? I think it's
about time we announced
the way she's reached out.
Jahil.
while you're down like this.
Legal counsel will complete the
terms upon Carlotta's return.
I was...
Okay? I wanted to...
see what it was like.
You won't have to.
I missed you, too.
Give me a minute.
And we got an album to make,
I'm here. So you can stop acting
like you don't need nobody.
♪ Loves me ♪
♪ Loves me ♪
Aired 6 years ago - Oct 10, 2018
In an attempt to "go legit," Cassie embarks on a new venture with a businessman, that interferes with Carlotta's work. Meanwhile, Noah struggles with making a contract decision under the watch of his father, Bobby, who is now back in his life. Then,
still struggling with the death of a super-fan's sister, Alex helps the fan start a music career. Also, a shocking discovery causes Star to take family a little more seriously, Simone finds out a secret about Mateo she can't keep to herself and Andy is back in trouble.
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to prove myself to my family.
I got just one loose end to tie up,
Please don't bring that to me.
I never thought about it till right now.
about me, not about Carlotta.
You're starring in the movie with Noah.
I really hate flying ever since...
Lottie, everybody knows my
contract is about to be up.
- Mm-hmm.
- Especially creative control
Just so you know, there's another team
I don't know, it's
just a lot to take in.
I wish you were at the first ultrasound.
By the way, please take
anything you want.
but the EMTs took me first.
It's okay.
Carlotta said I'd have creative
control over my third album.
She needs it.
I get it. That's your family.
How was you fornicating with a pastor?
Funny seeing you here.
All I hear is a bunch of
"maybes" and "next times."
Hey, you better show me
some damn respect, boy.
♪ But it's my turn now ♪
♪ I was born to be a boss,
and I'm gonna fight for it ♪
Hmm.
It's hard enough, you know,
for a black man to feel deep
So the reason I'm living in
my car is 'cause Paul died.
and we ain't going nowhere.
♪ Mama, I'm depending on you ♪
♪ And when he died, all
he left us was alone... ♪
It's not gonna bring him
back, and it damn sure's
I can tell she still thinks...
Hey.
♪ Go on and throw them hands up... ♪
It ain't my fault that Xander
will never hold you down
Rusty?
Baby, are you okay?
- Star.
- I feel stupid.
Aired 6 years ago - Oct 03, 2018
When Mateo pulls a shocking stunt to reveal Star's pregnancy, the social media trolls go wild. Meanwhile, Simone faces a choice between her marriage and career, Carlotta and Cassie continue to battle it out and Maurice and Cassie team up for an unlikely ploy. Then, Derek returns home to find Miss Ruby in trouble.
He's not in the picture.
What's this?
I got an in with Star.
♪ I bring me ♪
I think you need to slow down.
Hey, put yourself first.
and I think his audience
love his bad boy image.
You saw what Kendrick did
for TDE with Black Panther.
... stop.
- but he gave me his word.
- And you gave me yours.
- I could also fix it.
- I'm done
Since my timeline has been
flooded with people telling me
Grandpa was my superhero.
You know, you should just...
- Sure you did.
- Who knew that pregnancy
Who rapes an old lady?
I know that.
Please help me.
Looks like all the
questions are for you.
It's none of your damn
business who got me pregnant
So that's what you care about.
Look, bro, I know we ain't
never been... cool or nothing.
Also, I've snuck a few
of your joints before.
but he did a lot of dirt.
Nobody's ever looking.
♪ But can't get enough ♪
But it has to go through Carlotta.
I'm sorry, ma'am, for what?
and now my body's attacking me.
and these trolls are coming in hard.
And tell her more lies?
and stay your ass out of mine?
Man, forget him, and forget all
those people on the Internet.
♪ Must be lookin' for moms, the
way they act like my sons ♪
♪ Now ask me one more
time who's the baby dad ♪
So I just busted through
their door and told them
She's right.
Fathers break your heart. That's it.
Aired 6 years ago - Sep 26, 2018
Three months later, Star returns home from touring, and Alex and Simone's fates are finally answered. Carlotta and Cassie's sibling rivalry continues, as the two grapple with the aftermath of Cassie's big mistake, and Christine is caught in the
middle. When Carlotta's back is against the wall, Midtown Sound's strength and future is tested by Mateo Ferrera, and Star's big announcement leaves a lot of questions unanswered.
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to sell the whole company
- in that lace front.
- [LAUGHS]
But don't worry.
I'm talking about the tour, the album,
♪ When you see me and I'm shining ♪
♪ So you better act like you know ♪
RAQUEL: All right, then. I
guess we'll wrap this up.
I'm here to visit, but
I'm going back to Angel.
- Mmm.
- [LAUGHS]
Look, a-are you sure
you're okay with driving
Yeah, yeah, it was a last-minute flight.
- ♪ Still so beautiful... ♪
- She's back.
Well, you know, in rehab,
all you can do is work out
more stage time when we start in Europe.
Well, you invested in the right company.
Man, I can't believe that you
and Derek are moving tomorrow.
Girl, you should do a solo album.
Um, hey, it's, uh... getting late.
I'm announcing a major touring
deal with Sound House.
No.
I signed on to do this
tour to be with you,
Joyce Sheree, and our very own
Noah Brooks has returned!
You're gonna be okay, okay?
but with Sound House pulling
out, Europe ain't happening.
RUBY: Boy,
I'm getting in the car. Move, girl.
But the difference is, he never
went down without a fight.
Save Midtown, save your deal, right?
Girl, what you playing?
♪ Can I see you in the morning? ♪
♪ Promise you I wouldn't
be wasting your time ♪
♪ I really like the way you don't lie ♪
You'll get it at Midtown Sound
... a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Gravity Media.
This is Nina Ferrera,
sitting your black ass out
here as dark as it is.
It's not what.
Boy, I came here tonight
fine, I'll talk you straight.
And I know how she treated you, too.
It was our turn to do something for you.
Okay.