AS THE BIRTH APPROACHES, TONI HAS TO BEGIN MAKING ROOM IN HER LIFE, AND HER APARTMENT, FOR THE BABY; LYNN HAS A SURPRISE ARRIVAL OF HER OWN, WHEN HER STEPBROTHER COMES TO TOWN

Tricky, god-father of trip-hop, guest stars

“GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS” #110---Joan helps Toni come to terms with the changes that will happen when the baby arrives. Lynn’s stepbrother comes to town and announces his plans to break into the music business, on GIRLFRIENDS, Monday, March 21, 2005 (9:00-9:30PM ET/PT) on the UPN Network. Sheldon Epps directed the episode written by Shauna Robinson.

Tricky, famed trip-hop musician, guest stars as Finn Robinson, the lead member of a band who is looking for a new lead singer. Tricky is well known in England for his musical talents and his fan base has followed him to the US. Working as both a musician and a producer in this emerging musical genre, Tricky has been referred to as the god-father of trip-hop.

When Lynn’s stepbrother comes to town after leaving his parent’s home, he is convinced that he can make it in the music business. Being a supportive sister, Lynn goes with him to an audition where he freezes up and is unable to perform. Lynn tries to come to his rescue, but only ends up over shadowing him with her impromptu performance. Finn, the bands leader, likes what he sees and hears and offers Lynn her brother’s dream job.

As a side effect of the pregnancy, Toni’s feet expand causing her to wear flat shoes and give up her collection of high-priced, beloved heels. An even bigger side effect of the pregnancy is that she has to rearrange her apartment to make room for the baby. Toni resists the changes in her life until Joan makes it clear to her what she needs to do. Unwilling to give up her precious, walk-in closet, Toni moves into the tiny space and makes her bedroom the nursery.

CAST GUEST STARRING Joan Clayton ...... Kenneth Miles ...... DEMOND WILSON Maya Wilkes ...... Matthew Miles ...... ALDIS HODGE Lynn Searcy ...... Finn Robinson...... TRICKY Toni Childs Garrett...... Vocalist ...... TODD HUNTER William Dent ...... REGGIE HAYES

Press Contact: Jennifer Solari 323-956-4373 [email protected]