*On “Tamron Hall” (06-02-23), Grammy-winning artist Kelly Rowland joined the TamFam to discuss her new Audible Original “Breakthrough,” the first-ever audio-only singing competition, which she judges alongside singer Sara Bareilles, hosted by Daveed Diggs.
The former “Destiny’s Child” member also spoke of her uncanny resemblance to music legend Donna Summer and the possibility of portraying Summer in a biopic. Rowland spoke about her parenting style with sons, Titan and Noah, alongside her husband of nine years, Tim Weatherspoon.
The singer also opened up about reconnecting with her estranged father in 2019 and why she now considers herself a “daddy’s girl.”
Kelly Rowland on potentially playing Donna Summer:
“Can we just talk about the fact that this woman single-handedly breathed life into disco? I feel like the world knows that and I feel like her daughter Brooklyn, like, definitely talked about it in her documentary, ‘Love to Love You’ which is out right now. It’s just a sweet love letter to her.” Rowland adds, “Every detail matters. I feel like my DC [Destiny’s Child] days taught me that. So when it came to the lighting and the expression and the writing, like I learned so much from Bey and Michelle and just what I’ve gained on my own, I feel like a lot of her story [Donna Summer] and my story kind of line up in strange ways. It’s kind of wild.”
Rowland on her children and husband:
“Honestly, I feel so blessed. My kids are so awesome and I’m learning about motherhood, as I know you know, but every single day I’m learning about the mother I want to be for them. Because when I was a kid, there were certain things that my mom did differently with me, you know what I mean, and I’m still learning about cycles that I want to break, to being a better mom for them, communicating with them…Like allowing him his space to have an opinion while still being respectful because sometimes they take it too far! But him just growing into his own, him [Titan] and Noah, they were just the greatest thing I have ever done and my husband is so incredible. I am so grateful to him, he’s my rock.” On her relationship with her husband and mother-in-law, “We did, we found each other. The sweetest thing he ever told me was ‘I’m going to share my mother with you’ and it was just an interesting walk or journey that I had with my mom, I often talk about that, and his mom is just sugar and pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, just the sweetest cake you ever tasted. She’s so sweet and such a wonderful grandmother.”
Rowland on reuniting with her estranged father in 2019 and now being a “daddy’s girl”:
“I hadn’t seen him since I was eight, we linked back up in 2019. That’s a long time.” Rowland continues, “My dad just had surgery on his eye and he wasn’t taking care of his eye properly. Shame on you daddy, I’m calling you out…He wasn’t taking care of his eye so I got on him about his eye and his wife says ‘Well no one can tell him and check him except for you,’ and I was like ‘Oh I’ll make this a daily thing!’ but he is the sweetest thing ever. I love my dad and I love being a daddy’s girl.”
Rowland on her new Audible Original project “Breakthrough”:
“Think about the first time you heard a song, not for you youngin’ Gen Z folks out there, but for us who know what it’s like to hear a song for the first time. Like I’ll never forget where I was and how I felt when I heard TLC’s ‘Creep’ and I’ll never forget how the horn made me feel and as soon as T-Boz’s voice came in, it felt like…the very first line that she sings I was just like ‘Oh my gosh, this is so dope’ so I was like, I want to use my instincts this whole ride but that’s how I feel like listening to ‘Breakthrough,’ it is goosebumps, it’s moments where you have goosebumps. You can’t see the person so all of your senses are heightened. Sara Bareilles judges with me and Daveed Diggs of course hosted.” Rowland adds. “But when I tell you, these contestants, their stories are moving, the way they express themselves. They could be here, that is what’s cool. You have no idea where these folks are so they could literally be sitting next to you.”
Highlights for Tamron Hall for the week of June 5, 2023. Please note: the lineup is subject to change.
4169: Monday, June 5: Tamron Throws the Ultimate Dinner Party with executive producers, NEIL PATRICK HARRIS, and DAVID BURTKA and host MURRAY HILL of the new competition series, “Drag Me to Dinner”! Then, the Tam Fam will meet the ultimate hostess, who has a waitlist of 800+ strangers wanting to eat at her dinner table.
4170: Tuesday, June 6: Stars of the hit series, “Never Have I Ever,” POORNA JAGANNATHAN, and RICHA MOORJANI give the Tam Fam the scoop on the final season. Then, lawyer-turned-makeup mogul, REGINA MERSON shares her journey to owning, “Regina Rebelde.” Plus, an All-New Shop Tam Fam!
4171: Wednesday, June 7: It’s Time for The Tam Fam Yearbook! Starting with “Most Likely to Change the World” TAYE DIGGS and NICCO ANNAN. Then, “Most Changed” reality star turned real estate agent; KENDRA WILKINSON stops by to discuss the new season of “Kendra Sells Hollywood.” The Tam Fam meets a Philadelphia assistant principal who went viral for his heartwarming connections with his students. Plus, Tamron welcomes the senior Prom Queen who went viral for designing and making her own stunning dress! And “Best Couple” goes to a pair trending on TikTok, sharing their story of proposing at the same time! Plus, a look inside Tamron’s own High School yearbook!
4172: Thursday, June 8: DAYTIME EXCLUSIVE interview with motivational speaker, DEVON FRANKLIN, who opens up about new beginnings and his upcoming film, “Flamin’ Hot.” Then, actor MARCUS SCRIBNER joins the Tam Fam to discuss the final season of “Grown-ish.” And TikTok sensation, CARLA ROCKMORE dubbed as the real-life Carrie Bradshaw will share tips for summer fashion.
4173: Friday, June 9: Actor JAY ELLIS and journalist CELESTE HEADLEE discuss the motivation behind their new true-crime podcast “Freeway Phantom.” Global icon and international music superstar, ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO joins the Tam Fam and will perform her inspirational song, “Kelele.”
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