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Lindura Joins Hallmark’s Holiday Lineup with Merry Memories

  By Testimony Mag Hallmark's Christmas lineup is making room for a new leading lady. Actress Lindura stars opposite Brendan Morgan in Merry Memories , a holiday romance arriving November 6 as part of the network's 2026 Countdown to Christmas. Lindura plays Michaela, an accountant whose carefully organized routine gets a little more complicated when she steps in to help care for her young nephew while his mother is deployed overseas. A school assignment gives the family a new holiday project: creating a Christmas scrapbook filled with memories for his mother. Michaela recruits his substitute teacher, Bryan (Morgan), to help. Their differing approaches to the assignment lead to new traditions, unexpected companionship and a budding romance. Audiences familiar with Lindura's work may recognize her from Sullivan's Crossing , where she plays Sydney Shandon, a successful model whose return to her hometown brings family relationships back into focus. The Canadian actress bega...

Novi Brown Steps Into the Spotlight as Host of the 56th NAACP Image Awards

 

It is a major moment for Novi Brown.

The Sistas star is set to host the 56th NAACP Image Awards alongside Terrence J, Chloe Bailey, and Jessie Woo, bringing together a lineup that reflects the range, energy, and personality of Black entertainment today.

For Novi Brown, the moment feels earned. Known to many as Sabrina on Sistas, Brown has built a connection with audiences through performances rooted in vulnerability, growth, and authenticity. Stepping onto the NAACP Image Awards stage marks a new chapter, one that highlights her presence beyond the screen and into one of culture’s most celebrated spaces.

The NAACP Image Awards have long honored excellence across film, television, music, and storytelling, and this year’s hosting ensemble brings a balance of experience, humor, and fresh perspective. With Terrence J’s veteran ease, Chloe Bailey’s star power, Jessie Woo’s comedic timing, and Novi Brown’s grounded charm, the ceremony is set to feel both celebratory and current.

The 56th NAACP Image Awards takes place Saturday, February 22, continuing the tradition of recognizing Black excellence while creating space for voices and faces shaping what comes next. For Novi Brown, hosting is more than a moment in the spotlight. It is a reflection of how far she has come and a signal that her presence in the culture continues to grow.



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