EXCLUSIVE: Former The Breaks star Sinqua Walls is set as the lead in American Soul, BET’s upcoming drama series based on the life and career of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius, from Jesse Collins Entertainment (The New Edition Story, The Bobby Brown Story).

Walls will play a young Cornelius in the 10-episode series th…

Jesse Collins Entertainment is bolstering its scripted division, naming industry vet Andrew J. Horne as Senior Vice President of Scripted Development, its first such designated position. In addition the TV and film production company has promoted Jeannae Rouzan-Clay to Vice President of Specials and upped Dionne…

An original miniseries based on the iconic 1980s R&B/ pop group New Edition is set at BET Networks, with Real Husbands Of Hollywood's Jesse Collins executive producing through his Jesse Collins Entertainment banner, in association with New Edition Enterprises. New Edition members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie…