Monday night's premiere of the highly anticipated VH1 Original Movie "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story" was a major hit, scoring as the highest rated telecast on VH1 in over five years.
Monday night's 9:00 PM* premiere of the VH1 Original Movie "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story" scored a 2.9 in the key P18-49 demo and brought in 4.5 million total viewers, according to VH1. The film also averaged a 5.5 rating in the Women 18-34 demo.
"CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story" is the #1 cable original movie of the year among Adults and Women 18-49. The biopic is also VH1's highest rated original movie ever.
"CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story" was also the most tweeted show on all of TV last night with over 1.92 million tweets generated: four times greater than that of the next closest program, "Monday Night Football."
In case you missed it, VH1 will air an encore presentation Sunday, October 27th at 8 PM.
"CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story" follows TLC's humble beginnings in Atlanta, which quickly led to an unprecedented rise to fame in the 1990's as one of the world's most talented, celebrated and highest-selling female groups of all time," reports VH1. "Through very public and high profile success, turmoil and tragedy, TLC left an indelible stamp of female empowerment that changed the face of the music industry forever."
The film stars KeKe Palmer ("Akeela & The Bee," "True Jackson VP," "Joyful Noise") as Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Lil Mama ("America's Best Dance Crew") as Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Drew Sidora ("Step Up," "Wild Hogs," "The Game") as Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins.
If you’re a fan of 90s R&B music and girl power, then you’ve probably heard of TLC. This iconic girl group dominated the charts with hits like ‘Waterfalls,”No Scrubs,’and ‘Creep.’But their success wasn’t just limited to the music industry – they also had their own reality show and now, a biopic that has broken records.
‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story’ premiered on VH1 in 2013, telling the story of Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins, Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes, and Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas. The movie was an instant hit, drawing in over 4.5 million viewers for its premiere night alone. It quickly became the highest-rated original movie in VH1’s history and has continued to hold that title ever since.
So why did this movie resonate so deeply with audiences? Let’s explore the success of ‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story.’
The Rise of TLC: An Iconic Girl Group
You can’t help but groove to the beats of TLC, the iconic girl group that rose to fame in the 90s. Comprised of Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins, Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes, and Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas, TLC brought a fresh sound and style to the R&B scene.
Their music was a fusion of pop, hip hop, and soul with lyrics that spoke about empowerment, love, and social issues. TLC’s debut album ‘Ooooooohhh… On The TLC Tip’ released in 1992 was an instant hit. Singles like ‘Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg,’ ‘Baby-Baby-Baby,’ and ‘What About Your Friends’ topped charts across the world.
With their baggy clothes, sneakers, and colorful hairstyles, they became style icons for young women everywhere. The success continued with their second album ‘CrazySexyCool’ which featured hits like ‘Creep’, “Waterfalls,” “Red Light Special,” among others. It won two Grammy Awards out of six nominations and has sold over 14 million copies worldwide since its release in 1994.
Their music videos were also groundbreaking – featuring storylines that tackled taboo topics while still being entertaining. TLC’s rise to fame paved the way for many female artists who followed them in the industry.
Exploring the Success of ‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story
The phenomenal success of the biopic can be attributed to the captivating portrayal of TLC’s journey to stardom. From their humble beginnings in Atlanta to becoming one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, ‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story’ showed viewers how hard work and perseverance paid off for T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli.
One of the reasons why the movie was so successful was because it gave fans an intimate look into the lives of these iconic women. Viewers got a chance to see their struggles with fame, relationships, and personal demons. It was a raw and honest portrayal that resonated with audiences who had grown up listening to TLC’s music.
Another factor that contributed to the film’s success was its talented cast. Keke Palmer, Drew Sidora, and Lil Mama delivered standout performances as T-Boz, Chilli, and Left Eye respectively. They were able to capture not only their looks but also their mannerisms and personalities which added authenticity to the story being told.
Overall, ‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story’ is a must-watch for anyone who wants to relive or discover why this group continues to be such an important part of music history.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you’ve just witnessed history in the making! ‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story’ has officially set a new record as the highest-rated original movie on cable television.
This biopic about the iconic girl group TLC has captured the hearts of millions of viewers around the world and served as a reminder of their incredible contributions to music. The success of this film can be attributed to its engaging storyline, talented cast, and powerful message about perseverance.
It’s no wonder that audiences can’t get enough of this captivating story. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride because with ‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story’, it’s clear that anything is possible when you believe in yourself and your dreams.
