Starz Offers First Look at ‘Run The World’

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Leigh Davenport, Yvette Lee Bowser-produced series debuts May 16

Starz has released the official trailer for its original comedy series Run the World, which will debut May 16 on the premium channel. 

The series, created by Leigh Davenport and executive produced by Davenport and Yvette Lee Bowser, follows a group of smart, funny and vibrant 30-something Black women who live, work and play in Harlem, according to the network. 

Run the World stars Amber Stevens West, Andrea Bordeaux, Bresha Webb and Corbin Reid. 

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.