Girls Cruise is an American reality television series. It stars rapper Lil' Kim who serves as executive producer along with singers Mýa and Chilli of TLC.[1] Announced in February 2019,[2][3] Girls Cruise finds Lil' Kim and her celebrity friends embarking on a vacation of a lifetime in the series described as one of self-exploration and sisterhood.[4]
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| Genre | Reality |
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| Opening theme | “The Jump Off” (performed by Lil’ Kim) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
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| Running time | 43 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | VH1 |
| Release | July 15 – September 30, 2019 |
Synopsis
edit"As they travel through the Caribbean, the crew hits the high seas on an epic journey filled with hilarious adventures, emotional breakthroughs, and spicy romances as they cultivate bonds and unapologetically live their best lives."
Cast
edit- Lil' Kim, a Grammy Award winner and the first woman in hip hop to score three consecutive Billboard "Hot Rap Songs" number-one singles. She's a multi-platinum rapper, actress and fashion icon who remains one of the most influential people in pop culture. Lil' Kim released her fifth studio album, "9," in October 2019.[4]
- Mýa, a Grammy Award-winning international R&B & pop superstar and actress who broke into the mainstream with her platinum self-titled record. In addition to an extensive discography and film resume, Mýa has recently emerged as a leader in vegan lifestyle activism.[4]
- Chilli, a singer-songwriter, dancer and entrepreneur. In addition to being a member of the renowned and Grammy Award-winning musical group, TLC, Chilli is the founder of a nonprofit group, Chilli's Crew, which works with young girls in Atlanta.[4]
- Pretty Vee, a rapper and comedian who stars on Wild 'N Out. She rose to prominence through her viral skits and characters, and has become a popular act in parody.[4]
- B. Simone, a rising comedian who also stars Wild 'N Out[4]
- Tiffany, an actress, model, host, dancer and entrepreneur with a long-standing friendship with Lil' Kim[4]
- Char DeFrancesco, a philanthropist, socialite, former model and entrepreneur[4]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title [5] | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | "The Jump Off" | July 15, 2019 | 1.22[6] | |
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Lil' Kim spares no expense as she sets sail on a multimillion-dollar yacht to an exclusive beachfront area for a luxury vacation with some of her closest friends. | ||||
| 2 | "Say My Name, Say My Name" | July 22, 2019 | 1.02[7] | |
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Lil Kim and her guests jump off the yacht to catch the flavors of Barbados and pay homage to the Queen of the island herself, Rihanna. | ||||
| 3 | "Go AWWWFF" | July 29, 2019 | 0.95[8] | |
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Lil Kim opens up about her past with a friend; B.Simone has her eye on Rakeem; Chilli receives a lunch invitation. | ||||
| 4 | "Rock The Boat" | August 5, 2019 | 0.98[9] | |
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Troubled waters rock the boat during the 17-hour journey to Tobago. Rough seas are ahead, but that doesn't stop Chilli's birthday celebration or B and Dreads from taking their romance to the next level. | ||||
| 5 | "It's A Ship-Show" | August 12, 2019 | 0.85[10] | |
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Cabin fever hits Girls Cruise like a wave on their long way to Tobago; a friendly competition ensues. | ||||
| 6 | "Crush on You" | August 19, 2019 | 0.85[11] | |
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Girls Cruise arrives in Trinidad ready to party; love is in the air as a crew member starts crushing on Kim; competing for the number one spot, Tiffany plans an epic surprise for Queen Bee. | ||||
| 7 | "No Time" | September 2, 2019 | 0.74[12] | |
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It's day 1 of Carnival. There's no rest for the weary when fun director, Rome, plans a non-stop, itinerary for the group. Can they handle partying from dusk til dawn? | ||||
| 8 | "Cruisin' Through Carnival" | September 9, 2019 | 0.70[13] | |
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Day two of Carnival has officially begun. The group gets decked out in their finest costumes and party like never before. B. Simone takes a leap of faith with her relationship with her mom. | ||||
| 9 | "The Final Jump Off" | September 16, 2019 | 0.75[14] | |
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The Girls join together for their last sleepover and tensions rise and fall as they reflect on the sisterhood they developed and enjoy their Final night on the ship to party. | ||||
| 10 | "Reunion, Pt. 1" | September 23, 2019 | 0.66[15] | |
| 11 | "Reunion, Pt. 2" | September 30, 2019 | 0.71[16] | |
Reception
editCritical
editGirls Cruise received generally favorable reviews. Writing for Vogue, Christian Allaire commented, "Girls Cruise is our next obsession."[17] Similarly, Glamour called the show "addictive." While The Source noted Girls Cruise as a glamorous vacation of a lifetime."[18] Revolt TV echoed the same sentiment and commented, Girls Cruise is "sure to be epic."
Awards and nominations
editGirls Cruise received two National Film & Television Award (NFTA) nominations for Best Reality Show and Best Entertainment Show.[19] It won Best Entertainment Show.[20] In January 2020, Girls Cruise received a Guild of Music Supervisors Awards nomination for Best Music Supervision In Reality Television.[21]
References
edit- ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 11, 2019). "Lil' Kim is hitting the high seas with Mya and TLC's Chilli in new reality series Girls Cruise". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ^ "Lil Kim, Chilli, And Mya Filming New TV Movie In Barbados". Vibe. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ "Lil' Kim, Chilli and Mya on the Beach to Shoot New VH1 TV Show in Barbados". TMZ. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Petski, Denise (June 11, 2019). "VH1 Orders 'Girls Cruise' Reality Series Starring & Executive Produced By Lil' Kim For July Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ^ "Girls Cruise on VH1". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 16, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.15.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 16, 2019.[dead link]
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 23, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.22.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 30, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.29.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on July 30, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 6, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.5.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on August 6, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 13, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.12.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 20, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.19.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on August 20, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 4, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.2.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on September 4, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 10, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.9.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on September 13, 2019. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 17, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.16.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on September 20, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 24, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.23.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on September 24, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 1, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.30.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ Allaire, Christian (June 10, 2019). "Girls Cruise, With Lil' Kim on the High Seas, Looks Outrageous". Vogue. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ Grove, Rashad (June 14, 2019). "VH-1 Announces New Series 'Girls Cruise' With Lil Kim, Mya, And Chilli". The Source. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ Wakeling, Naomi (October 21, 2019). "Nominations for the 2nd annual National Film & TV Awards are announced". NFTA. Archived from the original on October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Toy Story 4, Quentin Tarantino and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood win big at the 2nd annual National Film & TV Awards 2019". NFTA. December 3, 2019. Archived from the original on December 4, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ Halperin, Shirley (January 9, 2020). "'Euphoria,' 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Among Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Nominee". Variety. Retrieved March 8, 2020.