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Dawnn Lewis as Zelma in the Broadway play ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.’ (Photo: Manuel Harlan)   *Dawnn Lewis … actress, singer, voice actress and songwriter. We are celebrating her… Just Because. Seemed like right before the coronavirus situation shut down all the Broadway theater activity, Dawnn was on her way to a possible […]

Singer, Actress, Philanthropist, Dawnn Lewis *For some people, Dawnn Lewis is best known for her feature roles on television’s “Different World,” “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper,” and many other TV projects.   For some, she’s the talented actress in such feature films as “Poof Point,” “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka,” and “Dreamgirls.”  Yet, unbeknownst to a surprising […]

Singer, Actress, Philanthropist, Dawnn Lewis *This past Sunday (12-13-15), “A Concert For a Cause” was put on by  Dawnn Lewis’ production company Morning Jewel Inc and The Los Angeles Urban League. The event provided an entertaining night of music and charity to benefit The K.I.S. Foundation, Inc., EmpowHER and the Los Angeles Urban League charities. When asked, […]

Actress Dawnn Lewis (L, front row) and actress Carlease Burke Actor Andre Pietre (L, second row); host Ron Brewington (C, second row) and playwright/producer/director Kosmond Russell (R, second row) (Photo by Laron “LP” Daviston) *(LOS ANGELES, CA) – Cast members of the NAACP 9-time nominated two-act hit stage play, “The Marriage,” actresses Dawnn Lewis and […]

[…] support crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos, in 2380. This season centers around the Starfleet support crew. “A Different World” alum Dawnn Lewis plays Captain Freeman, an ethical, intelligent, and adventurous leader who cares about protecting her team and upholding Starfleet ideals while balancing her relationship with Beckett Mariner […]

 * Dawnn Lewis has been in the acting game since 1987 with many voiceover roles so it comes at no surprise that she’s a part of the new “Star Trek: Lower Decks” animation series. “I’ve been doing voices for animated series for more than thirty years,” Lewis laughs, “I really don’t have a preference […]

*There’s a new Christmas classic to add to one’s must-watch holiday films list this year. Recently released to BET+, “Blackjack Christmas” stars Dawnn Lewis (“A Different World,” “Hanging With Mr. Cooper) and Charmin Lee (Actress/ Producer). This gambling dramedy follows two sisters who find their way back to each other after addiction almost tears the […]

[…] the university included several media and entertainment veterans. R&B and Shalamar legend Dr. Howard Hewett, actresses Dr. Marla Gibbs of “227” and “The Jeffersons” fame and Dr. Dawnn Lewis of “A Different World” and “Veronica Mars,” Stellar Award winning gospel music artists Dr. Kurt Carr and Dr. Maurette Brown Clark were also conferred honorary doctorate […]

[…] Celebration On-Line Contest! The musical lineup will feature Kashif, his band, and songstress Meli’sa Morgan.  Vocalist Howard Johnson, vocalist and guitarist Ray Parker, Jr., “The System,” actress/singer Dawnn Lewis, and others will also perform many of their respective hit records. “This is a great gathering that includes myself and some of my favorite musician friends […]

[…] Lower Decks (CBS All Access) Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television) Aisha Tyler – Archer (FX) Courtney B. Vance – Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story (PBS) Dawnn Lewis – Star Trek: Lower Decks (CBS All Access) Deon Cole – Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Netflix) Laya DeLeon Hayes – Doc McStuffins (Disney Junior) […]

[…] / WATCH Featured Stories “Decisions, Decisions… Broadway or Recording?” by Ledisi (13-time Grammy Award nominee, #1 on Billboard Adult R&B Chart) “I Knew This Was Big!” by Dawnn Lewis (Tina the Musical, A Different World) “Alice Walker Put a Purple Ring On It” by LaChanze (Tony Award winner, The Color Purple) “My SNL Audition, I […]

[…] concert series hosted and produced by Dr. Eric J. Chambers. 27th Annual Festival of The Jazzspel This year’s event featured the music of Hollywood celebrities, including actress Dawnn Lewis, better known as “Jaleesa” fromTV’s “A Different World,” Willard Pugh, aka “Harpo” from The Color Purple movie, actor Terry Crews and Rebecca Crews, his wife. Kingdom […]

[…] as well as LA celebrity fashion designer, Linda Stokes of LSO Designs. Richard Roundtree and Judy Pace: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Pat Cleveland: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Dawnn Lewis and Linda Stokes: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson The weather wasn’t the only thing that was hot and exuding splendid haute couture on this particular evening. The […]

[…] In addition to Johnson’s vocal offerings, the musical lineup will feature Kashif and his band, songstress Meli’sa Morgan, vocalist and guitarist Ray Parker, Jr., “The System,” actress/singer Dawnn Lewis, and others. “It’s a real pleasure and an honor and a great opportunity to be a part of Kashif & Friends for Black Music Month,” said […]

[…] and only Stevie Wonder who took centerstage and was superb from beginning to end as he delivered a non-stop hit after hit performance. MORE NEWS ON EURWEB: Dawnn Lewis and Charmin Lee Shine in ‘Blackjack Christmas’ on BET+ | EUR Exclusive   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jody Watley (@jodywatley) […]