Lexus and TV One have announced the return of the variety show Lexus Verses and Flow, premiering on July 30 and airing on Thursday nights.
The eight-episode season will feature stars such as Charlie Wilson, Raekwon The Chef, Jussie Smollett, Sevyn Streeter, Jazmine Sullivan, Melanie Fiona, Avery Sunshine, Leela James, Estelle, Chrisette Michelle, and Assassin alongside more than 24 of the up-and-coming poets.
Laz Alonso returns for his second season as the series’ host. Alonso currently co-stars on NBC’s police comedy-drama “The Mysteries of Laura” alongside Debra Messing.
A graduate of Howard University and the product of a single-parent home, Alonso works with several organizations as a mentor, youth motivational speaker, and advocate for single parents.
He has also partnered with the United Way and Georgetown University to empower aspiring actors as they pursue their career goals.
“Lexus is excited to bring fans the fifth season of Verses and Flow,” said Brian Smith, Lexus VP of Marketing.
A new Lexus Verses and Flow app is now available and delivers exclusive behind the scenes interviews and performances to fans while keeping them connected to the show community.
The app also allows Verses and Flow devotees to connect with other fans across the globe, record video, take photos and post to the Verses and Flow Wall, design their own Verses and Flow Hub and share with friends, and keep up with the show in real-time 24/7.
Special series content will also be available online.
Lexus Verses and Flow is produced by McMann, Tate & Stephens for TV One. Executive Producers from Lexus are Mariko Kusumoto, MaryJane Kroll & Stacy Henderson. Executive Producers from McMann, Tate & Stephens are Aaron Walton, Cory Isaacson and Ayiko Broyard. Craig Henry is Executive in Charge of production for TV One.
