“While on the kids’ pageant circuit, Alana became known as ‘Honey Boo Boo,’ as the world discovered her and her colorful family, led by her mother, Mama June. Alana’s dynamic persona captivated ...

Alana Thompson, also known by her nickname of Honey Boo Boo, rose to fame as a child pageant contestant on Toddlers & Tiaras, and she continued to remain in the spotlight while appearing on her own ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, is back in the spotlight ...

Lifetime refers to its series of occasional made-for-TV movies about prominent figures in headline-making situations as its “ ‘I Am/I Was’ biopic franchise.” Its newest entry was announced this week.

Alana Thompson is reclaiming her story. The former child star, famously known as "Honey Boo Boo," is returning to television to narrate her own Lifetime biopic, I Was Honey Boo Boo, premiering on May ...

Tyler Perry Sexual Misconduct FILE - Tyler Perry arrives at the BET Awards, June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Invision) (Jordan ...

In 2012, TLC filmed a tiny, hyperactive 6-year-old girl with curly blond hair as she flailed about in an interview chair, declaring herself a “beauty queen” and a “superstar.” She dissed her fellow ...