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LIFETIME KICKS OFF 2025 HOLIDAY SLATE WITH PREMIERE SCREENING OF CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY IN LOS ANGELES — STARRING BRANDY NORWOOD AND SY’RAI SMITH

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Published on November 12, 2025

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By Dr. Jerome Dorn

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The holiday season just got a little brighter as Lifetime officially launched its 2025 “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” movie slate with the premiere screening of Christmas Everyday in Los Angeles. The red carpet shimmered with holiday glamour as Brandy Norwood and her daughter Sy’Rai Smith celebrated their first on-screen collaboration — marking a beautiful family affair that warmed the hearts of fans and industry insiders alike.

The star-studded screening drew out an impressive roster of talent, including executive producers Dr. Holly Carter, Ryan Ramsey, and Adam Shepard, alongside cast members Journey Carter and Melissa Kurland. The event buzzed with excitement as attendees previewed Lifetime’s latest holiday story of love, family, and faith — a film poised to become a new seasonal classic.

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About the Film

In Christmas Everyday, Brandy Norwood stars as Fancy, a woman determined to uphold her late father’s cherished Christmas traditions — even as her mother, Evelyn (played by Debbi Morgan), faces the challenges of losing her sight. Balancing holiday spirit with chaos, Fancy takes on the role of planner for her bridezilla baby sister, Belle (Sy’Rai Smith), whose dream wedding hits a snag when a burst pipe threatens to ruin everything.

Amid the disruption, Fancy crosses paths with Jaylen (Robert C. Riley), the rugged yet charming contractor called in to save the day — and perhaps, her heart. As sparks fly and traditions are tested, Fancy learns that the true meaning of Christmas lies not in perfection, but in faith, family, and the love that endures through every season.

The film also stars Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (UnReal) as Fancy’s witty co-worker, Germaine, adding humor and heart to the holiday mix.

Directed by Roger Bobb and written by Meg DeLoatch, Christmas Everyday premieres Saturday, November 29 at 8pm ET/PT on Lifetime.

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Celebrity photographer and disabled Vietnam veteran Jerome Dorn embodies the very definition of resilience. Born in Philadelphia, the fifth of seven children, Dorn stayed focused throughout his youth, eventually obtaining his degree in Criminal Justice. Dorn has worked with the Philadelphia Police Department, Department of Justice, World Wide Detective Agency, and several other high profile security groups. Throughout his successful career, Dorn wrestled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, an aftereffect of his military service. Battling the pain and debilitating effect of PTSD, Dorn found comfort behind the camera. Photography proved to be not only therapeutic, but life changing as well. Dorn picked up his first camera in 1970 while serving in Vietnam and knew instantly that behind the lens was where he belonged. His shooting style and photographs were special, generating a buzz in the industry. In 1985, he began his career in photojournalism, working in a variety of genres. Dorn’s credentials include fashion, lifestyle photography, photojournalism, and celebrity/red carpet coverage. Working with MSNBC, Jet Magazine, and major publications in Philadelphia and around the country, Dorn has had the honor of capturing the images of hundreds of notable celebrities and politicians including President Barack Obama, George Bush Jr, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Maya Angelou, Jesse Jackson, Rihanna, Snoop Dog, Will Smith, and Tyler Perry. Photography has sent Dorn around the globe, inspiring his passion for civil activism. In 1995, Dorn assembled and led a group of forty-two men to the Million Man March. Together, they spent five days walking from Philadelphia to Washington DC. In his travels, Dorn observed a common theme amongst the youth of the world. Many of the children he encountered seemed lost. Understanding that opportunities for at-risk youth are minimal, Dorn was inspired to make a difference. Established by Dorn in 2011, InDaHouseMedia was built on the idea that there is room in the house for everyone. With InDaHouseMedia, Dorn’s mission is to provide the future generation with positive direction through sports, music, and photography.