VH1 Producing Set of Scripted Biopics

LOS ANGELES: VH1 is rolling out a series of scripted biopics focused on musicians and pop-culture icons, starting with a TV movie about the ’90s R&B trio TLC.

The two surviving members of TLC, Chilli and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, have signed on as consultants and executive producers for the movie. Screenwriter Kate Lanier (What’s Love Got to Do with It, Beauty Shop) is on board to write the script.

"With the tremendous success of our scripted series Single Ladies, we now know that viewers will come to VH1 for quality scripted projects,” said Jeff Olde, the executive VP of original programming and production at VH1. “We’re eager to expand on that success with this biopic franchise that will allow us to explore our music, pop culture, and authentic storytelling strengths in yet another format. We’re honored to collaborate with Chilli, Tionne and Bill Diggins in sharing their own personal story and TLC’s record-breaking legacy with VH1 viewers."

"The reality of this brings me to tears because I am seeing one of my dreams come to life," Chilli commented. “I always felt our story had to be told. What makes it even more amazing is having Kate Lanier on board. I remember watching What’s Love Got to Do with It with Lisa, and I knew then whoever wrote that story had to write ours. I will forever be thankful to Jeff Olde for believing in our story and going the extra mile to make it happen."

"I’m just overjoyed,” added Tionne. “I appreciate Jeff Olde and everyone on staff at VH1 that took interest in us, thank you. Kate Lanier is amazing. I’m honored to work with her. I love her art. Well here we go on another TLC ride and I can’t wait. Like Biggie said, ‘Now if ya don’t know, now ya knowwwww.’”