Belma J.' s Career Credits TALK SHOWS "DIY Jewelry Making" Show Runner of daily how-to show produced by Homerun Entertainment for the DIY Network. 26 episodes shot in 10 days. (2003-2004) "Smart Solutions" Show Runner of daily how-to show produced by Weller-Grossman Productions for HGTV. Delivered full order of 39 shows, shot in 10 days. (2003-2004) (Coordinating Producer, 2002-2003) "Soap Talk" Producer for daily talk show for Disney-owned cable network, Soapnet. (2002-2003) 2003 Emmy nominee. "Dr. Phil" Freelance Show Producer at launch of daily talk show for Paramount Television. Produced one show. (2002) 2003 Emmy nominee. "Live from L.A." Consultant on late-night variety show, hosted by former NBA player John Salley. Functioned as Supervising Producer. (2002) "Family Sports" Host of informational series providing tips on home sports (such as constructing a putting green in your back yard) for the Scripps-Howard Productions and the DIY Network on DirecTV. (2000-2002) "Family Entertaining" Host of informational series providing tips on home entertainment for the Scripps-Howard Productions and the DIY Network on DirecTV. (2000-2002) "The Roseanne Show" Promoted to Show Producer for reformatted single-topic program hosted by Emmy-nominee Roseanne for King World/CBS Television. (1999-2000) Segment Producer for daytime talk-variety show hosted by Emmy-nominee Roseanne for King World/CBS Television. (1998-99) 2001 Emmy nominee. "Vibe" Segment Producer for late-night talk-variety show hosted by Sinbad for Columbia Tri-Star Television. (1997-98) "Gabrielle" Co-hosted daytime, single-topic talk show with "Beverly Hills 90210" alum Gabrielle Carteris for Twentieth Century Fox Television. (1995-96) "Teen Summit" Hosted and produced award-winning talk-variety show for teens on Black Entertainment Television network. (1993-95) National Education Association Award Winner. NAACP Image Award Winner. VARIETY SHOWS (Partial list) "Essence Awards" Writer and Segment Producer for Fox primetime special, produced by Suzanne de Passe, starring Steve Harvey. (2003) "Don't Forget Your Toothbrush" Segment Producer of game show hosted by comedian Mark Curry ("Hangin' With Mr. Cooper"), produced by Disney Television for Comedy Central. (2000-2001) "NAACP Image Awards" Co-Producer of perennial, prime-time entertainment awards show, hosted various years by Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington, Mariah Carey, Chris Tucker, and others for Fox network and NBC. (1996-99) Head writer. (2003) Pre-Show Executive Producer. (1996-99, 2002) Director of Office of Submissions (1996-99, 2003) Music Supervisor. (1994-95) Segment Producer. (1989-1995, 2003) Staff Writer. (1989-2000, 2002, 2003) WGA Trainee. (1988) "STOMP!" Host of perennial collegiate dance contest. (1996) Staff writer, audience warm-up comedian. (1992-95) "Comic View" Writer and warm-up for comedy showcase hosted by D.L. Hughley. (1993) "Video Soul" Vee-jay for Black Entertainment Television network. (1988-93) ROCKUMENTARY CREDITS (Partial list) "Life": Bernie Mac hosts and Eddie Murphy & Martin Lawrence are featured in rockumentary about soundtrack from their dramatic comedy for Universal Pictures. Rockumentary also stars soundtrack producers Wyclef (Fugees founder) and R. Kelly ("I Believe I Can Fly.") (1999) "Gospel Gangstaz": profile of former rivals from Crips and Bloods gangs who now perform gospel rap together. (1999) "Kirk Franklin": An encapsulation of the life and early career of gospel groundbreaker Kirk Franklin ("Why We Sing"). (1998) "God's Property": Artist-producer Kirk Franklin introduces his international smash, "Stomp," featuring the biggest-selling gospel choir in history. (1997) "No Diggity": Artist-producer Teddy Riley introduces his group's No. 1 hit single and Grammy winner, "No Diggity" and launches the biggest album of his career as an artist. (1996) "Bob Jones: The Godfather": Profile of behind-the-scenes music legend who crafted the media images of stars such as Lionel Richie, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Michael Jackson and Smokey Robinson. (1995) "M.C. Hammer": Chronicle of rise and fall of biggest-selling rapper of all time. (1994) "Isley Brothers - Live!": Profile of legends known for hits such as "Shout," "It's Your Thang" and "Between the Sheets." (1993) "Dr. Dre": Profile of notorious producer of Snoop Doggy Dogg, N.W.A., Ice Cube, Death Row artists and his own solo projects. (1993) "Immature": Profile of platinum-plus teen sensations Immature. "Motown on Showtime: Smokey Robinson": Writer of one-hour special on Motown legend for Showtime Networks. (1990) Image Award Nomination. PUBLISHING CREDITS Books "What Do You Dream?": Inspirational book about how to make your dreams come true, based on more than 5,000 interviews with celebrities from Donald Trump to Tiger Woods. Published 2001. (DreamBooks) "A Day in the Life of Hollywood": Assignment Editor for book of photography chronicling all of Hollywood on one day approximately one month after the L.A. Riots in 1992. (Collins Publishers) "The Motown Family Album": Editor of first official history of Motown Records, compiled on its 30th anniversary in 1990. (St. Martin's Press) Magazines "Loelle": Founding editor of fashion magazine. (1991) "Gospel Music Connection": Founding editor of gospel music trade journal. (1990) "Bailey Broadcasting Systems Marketing Bulletin": Founding editor of corporate newsletter for radio syndicator. (1990) "R&B Report": Founding editor of premiere Black music trade journal and its companion publication, "R&B Lead Sheet." (1986-88) LINER NOTES (Re-issues with liner notes written by Belma Johnson) Jackson 5 Stevie Wonder Michael Jackson The Supremes Marvin Gaye Temptations Gladys Knight & the Pips Jr. Walker & the All-Stars Mary Wells Martha & the Vandellas Smokey Robinson & the Miracles Diana Ross MOVIE CREDITS "Ride" Marketing consultant for Miramax film. (1998) "African Heritage Movie Network" Writer for televised film festival hosted by screen icons Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee. (1993-96) "Poetic Justice" Marketing consultant for Columbia Pictures film. (1998) "House Party II" Chanted background vocals on "Yo Baby Yo" on soundtrack to film. "Talkin' Dirty After Dark" Unit Publicist for comedy, featuring Martin Lawrence in his first leading role in a feature film. (1991) "House Party" Publicist for soundtrack to Hudlin Brothers' acclaimed comedy, the film debut of rappers Kid-n-Play. (1990) "Do the Right Thing" Publicist for soundtrack to Spike Lee's acclaimed drama, featuring the Public Enemy classic, "Fight the Power." (1989) RADIO CREDITS "Front Row": Co-host of pilot for call-in sports show for digital radio network, Sirius Radio. "Music of a People": Writer of 10-hour history of Black music from African rhythms to hip hop beats. "Go Hammer": Writer of two-hour syndicated special on the success of "Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em" and "U Can't Touch This." "Christmas En Vogue": Writer of three-hour Christmas special, featuring multi-platinum girl group En Vogue. NEWSPAPER CREDITS Los Angeles Times Syndicate, freelancer Los Angeles Times Calendar section, reporter Los Angeles Times Metro section, intern Los Angeles Times intern section, intern Newsweek, stringer Reno Gazette-Journal, reporter Modesto Bee, reporter WEB-BASED INFOTAINMENT www.BelmaJ.com Creator of website for educational and inspirational enterprises, services and products. "Family Sports" Host of informational series providing tips on home sports (such as constructing a putting green in your back yard) for the Scripps-Howard Productions and the DIY Network on DirecTV and at www.DIYnet.com. (2000-2001) "Family Entertaining" Host of informational series providing tips on home entertainment for the Scripps-Howard Productions and the DIY Network on DirecTV and at www.DIYnet.com. (2000-2001) |
