Adina Howard
Acting
Biography
Adina Howard, born November 14, 1973, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and chef. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and began her music career in 1995 with the release of her debut album “Do You Wanna Ride?” Howard’s hit single, ‘Freak Like Me,’ is one of the well-known songs that has gained her the recognition she has today. In addition to several singles and albums, Howard is an actress and has performed in several stage plays and films. She is also a professional chef and earned her degree in Culinary Arts in 2012.
Known For
Y2K is approaching fast, but Abbie can’t get off the couch until he beats an unbeatable level on Pac-Man.
Relaxer
The CW is inviting people to meddle in the lives of their pals in this reality show. Each week a couple, nominated by friends who feel they should either get married or call it quits, faces a series of personalized exercises designed to test their relationship and force them to confront their problems, which can range from meddling would-be in-laws to jealousy. At the same time, the wedding of their dreams is being planned. At week's end, the pair must decide whether they should go through with the ceremony or call the whole thing off. It was hosted by Tanya McQueen.
Hitched or Ditched
In 1995, Adina Howard made waves in the world of music with her hit song “Freak Like Me.” Never before had a solo R&B female artist made such a bold and controlling stance sexually through song. Along with becoming one of the highest selling singles and most played music videos on MTV and BET in 1995, Adina Howard’s performance allowed young women of color and future recording artist to express their sexuality without shame. “Adina Howard 20: A Story of Sexual Liberation” shares Adina’s story through her own words as well as the impact that she made during the 1990s and thereafter. Adina speaks on her relationship with Tupac Shakur, the banning of her music video from BET, landing a cameo role in the movie “Waiting to Exhale,” her encounter with legendary vocalist Nancy Wilson, working with Hollywood giants Jackie Chan and Jamie Foxx and the sudden halt to her stardom due to her comments about record exec Sylvia Rhone.
Adina Howard 20: A Story of Sexual Liberation
Documentary hosted by media personality Tommy Sotomayor about the lack of fathers in modern America.
A Fatherless America
Church girl defrauds community out of millions to fund her alternative lifestyle.