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THIS WEEK'S TOP 5 TRENDING STORIES
JULY 24-31, 2019

Karoke, a BIG music announcement, Hillsong, and more are this week's Top 5 trending stories from Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.


Retired Half Marathon Runner Ryan Hall is running a race to end poverty and inspire others. Check out his sit down interview.

Brian Banks' life was disrupted in high school when he was convicted of a crime he didn't commit. Studio 5 gives you a First Look at the upcoming Brian Banks Movie based on the true story.  

See why Recording Artist Andrew McMahon is this week's Bright Spot on Studio 5.

Ryan Hall has a word of encouragement for your own personal race. It's this week's Final Word on Studio 5.


Actress Patricia Heaton sits down with Studio 5 in Rwanda to talk about her humanitarian efforts with World Vision.  

Studio 5 traveled to Nashville for this week’s sit down interview with Comedian Chonda Pierce. She talks about her new documentary film Chonda Pierce Unashamed.

Christian Rapper Andy Mineo sits down with Studio 5 to discuss his life and music including what he learned through the rap culture.

Studio 5 sits down with Actor Jon Voight. He discusses his movie roles, his morals and his faith, and some life lessons that can encourage us all.

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“I SAID GOD I NEED TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE..." Singer Stacy Lattisaw sits down with Studio 5 to discuss her past life, music career, and what she is doing now.

Studio 5 sits down with 3 time Grammy nominated Singer Brian Courtney Wilson. He discusses his life and his music.

Singer Sandi Patty sits down with Efrem to discuss her life and her journey with music.

Studio 5 sits down with Director Raoul Peck about the Oscar nominated documentary film I Am Not Your Negro. The film gives a closer look at the life of writer James Baldwin. It is narrated by Actor Samuel L. Jackson

Efrem sits down with Tim Tebow to discuss his life and his film Run The Race. The film stars Evan Hofer, Kelsey Reinhardt, and Kristoffer Polaha.

“TWO THINGS KEEP PEOPLE FROM JESUS—FEAR AND PRIDE AND ALL THE THINGS THAT STEM OFF OF THAT.” Actor Stephen Baldwin sits down with Efrem to discuss his life, his faith, and how he introduced his daughter Hailey to his now son-in-law Justin Bieber.

“PRETTY SOON I REALIZED THAT GOD KEPT OPENING THAT DOOR SO I JUST WALKED THROUGH IT.” Christian Rapper Tedashi sits down with Efrem to discuss the story behind his music.

Author, Filmmaker, and Preacher DeVon Franklin sits down with Efrem to discuss his new book The Truth About Men: What Men and Women Need to Know. 

Gospel Recording Artist Maranda Curtis sits down with Studio 5 with Efrem Graham to discuss her life and her new album Open Heaven.

Efrem sits down and talks with Tim & Jon Foreman of the Grammy winning rock band Switchfoot. They discuss their 2019 tour and new album titled Native Tongue.

Studio 5 talks with Celebrity Trainer Alec Penix about his life and book titled Seven Sundays: A 6 Week Plan for Physical and Spiritual Change

Studio 5 with Efrem Graham talks with Chef Nathan Lyon about his 5 part docuseries The History of Food. The series is available now on Curiosity Stream.

"REALIZING IT'S NEVER TOO LATE. YOU DIDN'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY" Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson sits down with Efrem to discuss his new book titled American Entrepreneur.

Efrem Graham caught up with Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson in New York to discuss her humanitarian efforts with World Vision USA.  

PART 1: Singer/Songwriter and Author Matt Maher sits down with Efrem Graham to discuss his new Christmas album titled The Advent of Christmas

PART 2: Singer/Songwriter and Author Matt Maher sits down with Efrem Graham to discuss his new Christmas children's book titled The Advent of Christmas. 

PART 3: Singer/Songwriter and Author Matt Maher speaks candidly about celebrating Christmas with his dad.

PART 4: "THE GREAT THING ABOUT GOD IS HE IS A FAMILY." Singer/Songwriter and Author Matt Maher gives some encouraging words for the holiday season.

PART 1: Efrem sits down with Gospel Recording Artist David and Tamela Mann. They talk about their new music Us Against the World: The Love Project and their new book titled Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage, & Family.

PART 2: Studio 5 with Efrem Graham sits down for Part 2 of the sit down interview with Gospel Recording Artist David and Tamela Mann. They talk more about their new music Us Against the World: The Love Project and their new book titled Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage, & Family.

“WHEN YOU TELL GOD HE CAN’T DO SOMETHING IT’S KIND OF LIKE A DARE HE CAN’T RESIST." Recording Artist Jason Gray sits down with Efrem Graham and talks candidly about his life, his calling, and his music.

"I'M ONLY AS GROUNDED AS MY TESTIMONY." Recording Artist Kem sits down with Efrem Graham to talk about his music and his life story.

Efrem Graham sat down with filmwriter and director Sean Anders about his new film Instant Family. The film is based on his real life story of having three foster children.

Studio 5 with Efrem Graham sits down with Joel and Luke Smallbone of Grammy winning group for KING & COUNTRY. They discuss their album Burn the Ships.

"GOD ALREADY HAS A PLAN FOR THEIR LIFE THAT IS BEAUTIFUL FOR THEM." Studio 5 with Efrem Graham sat down with Author, Host, and Singer Kathie Lee Gifford to discuss her new children's book titled The Gift that I Can Give.

"WE ARE ALL MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD." Pastor and former football player Miles McPherson sat down with Efrem Graham to discuss his new book The Third Option: Hope For a Racially Divided Nation.

Comedian Michael, Jr. sits down with Studio 5 with Efrem Graham to give a preview of his new stand up film titled More Than Funny.

Efrem Graham sits down with the Rock Alternative Band Switchfoot. Tim and Jon Foreman talks about why the group is returning after a brief hiatus.

Efrem Graham sits down with Pastor, Author, and filmmaker Greg Laurie. He talks about his book Jesus Revolution.

Actor and Singer Leon sits down with Efrem Graham to discuss his music and movie roles.

Musician Anthony Evans sits down with Studio 5 to discuss his life, ministry, and new book titled Unexpected Places.

Angelina Jolie sits down with Efrem Graham to discuss the 2014 film Unbroken in which she directed.

Studio 5 with Efrem Graham sits down with John Crist. He discusses how he became a comedian and how he merges the church with comedy.

"I DON'T WANT RELIGION IN MY LIFE" Kathie Lee Gifford sits down with Efrem Graham to talk about her life, her music, and her latest book The Rock, The Road, and The Rabbi.

Studio 5 with Efrem Graham sits down with the Christian Rock Band Newsboys. They talked about their reunion, their legacy, and the future of the group.

"I THINK EVERYTHING THAT WE DO STARTS WITH THE MIND AND IF YOU CAN BELIEVE THEN YOU CAN ACHIEVE." 2 time Olympic Runner and Actor Jamie Nieto sits down with Efrem Graham to talk about his life.

Gospel Recording Artist Tina Campbell sits down with Studio 5 for a heart to heart discussion about her life including her marriage and her new music as a solo artist. 

Comedian Chonda Pierce sits down with Efrem Graham to discuss her childhood, her comedy career, and how she survived tradegy with the passing of her mother and husband.

"I CHOOSE TO REJOICE..." Gospel Recording Artist Nicole C. Mullen sits down with Efrem Graham to talk how life experiences birthed her new album titled Like Never Before and how joy in life is a choice we choose to make. 

DeVon Franklin sits down with Studio 5 to discuss the latest chapter in his life. He talks about his new book The Hollywoofd Commandments and his upoming movies.

Singer and Songwriter Pat Barnett sits down with Efrem to discuss what he is doing new as he embarks on a solo career.

Actor Gregory Alan Williams sits down with Studio 5 to discuss his acting roles and his life.


BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON 

AVERY WILSON

SIR THE BAPTIST FT. DONALD LAWRENCE

ALOE BLACC

GREGORY PORTER FT. KEM

SAM SMITH

TRAVIS GREENE

LEON BRIDGES

MAJOR.

TORI KELLY FT. JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS

TORI KELLY FT. KIRK FRANKLIN

JANET JACKSON

KARI JOBE

TRAVIS GREENE

PJ MORTON

TRIP LEE

HOME FREE VOCAL BAND

LALAH HATHAWAY

JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS

ANTHONY FAULKNER FT. ANGELA WINBUSH


A lesson on forgiveness is discussed in the Final Word on Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

"ALOT OF TIMES PEOPLE UNDERESTIMATE THE MINISTRY OF PRESENCE." Find out what Actress Priscilla Shirer means in this weeks edition of the Final Word on Studio 5.

“EMBRACING THE THINGS THAT MAKE YOU UNIQUE EVEN IF IT MAKES OTHER'S UNCOMFORTABLE." Singer/Actress Janelle Monae gives the Final Word on this week’s Studio 5 with Efrem Graham

Gospel Recording Artist Maranda Curtis gives some advice she'd give her younger self. It's this week's Final Word on Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

Korn Guitarist Brian Welch discusses God’s healing and restoration in his life on this week’s Final Word on Studio 5 .

Actor Mykelti Williamson discusses what his prayer is for the world today. It’s this week’s Final Word on Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

Singer Jennifer Holliday gives an inspiring Final Word on this week's Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

Actor Mario Van Peebles talks about faith and coming together for the common good on this week’s Final Word on Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

“I DIDNT FEEL QUALIFIED TO DO ANY OF THAT…” Singer Zach Williams gives an inspiring Final Word on Studio 5 with Efrem Graham! 

"I OFTEN TIMES SAY THAT HUMILITY IS A CHOICE." Christian Artist Maranda Curtis gives the Final Word on Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

“GOD IS SO FAITHFUL BUT HE NEVER WORKS IN OUR TIME FRAME.” Actress Andrea Logan White gives some advice to her younger self and hopes to encourage you! It’s this week’s Final Word on Studio 5.

“IF WE CAN GET A GROUP OF PEOPLE ON THE EARTH WHO WILL JUST AGREE TO WANT WHAT GOD WANTS TO RELEASE, WE’LL SEE IT.” Recording Artist and Pastor William McDowell gives the Final Word on this week’s edition of Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

"LOVE AND ACCEPT WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW." Celebrity Trainer Alec Penix gives us the Final Word on this week's Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

"I WAS PUSHING THINGS DOWN SO MUCH TO WHERE I WASN'T BEING GENUINE FROM THE STAGE." Singer/Songwriter Anthony Evans gives the Final Word on this edition of Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

"THERE IS SOMETHING SO BEAUTIFUL WHENEVER YOU LOVE SOMEBODY." Sadie Robertson gives the Final Word on this edition of Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

"GOD HAS CALLED US TO RISE. HE'S CALLED US TO LIVE THE WAY WE WERE MADE TO LIVE" Rapper, Author, and Pastor Trip Lee gives the Final Word in this edition of Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

"JUST REMEMBER WHOSE YOU ARE AND THEREFORE WHO YOU ARE." Kathie Lee Gifford gives the Final Word in this week's Studio 5 with Efrem Graham!

Actor David Evans gives an encouraging Final Word on this weeks edition of Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

"WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A HANDICAP...GOD HAS ACTUALLY USED IT FOR GOOD IN A HUGE WAY." Comedian Michael, Jr. gives us this week's Final Word!

"I AM IN AWE THAT GOD BLESSED MY WIFE AND MYSELF TO RAISE A YOUNG MAN WITH HEART, INTEGRITY, AND LOVE." Studio 5 host Efrem Graham gives a special Final Word celebrating his son!

"IF I GIVE YOU ANY LABEL LESS THAN NEIGHBOR THAN I DE-HUMANIZE YOU." Pastor and Author Miles McPherson gives us the Final Word on this edition of Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

"THE GREAT THING ABOUT GOD IS HE IS A FAMILY." Contemporary Christian Artist Matt Maher gives us the Final Word on this edition of Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

"THERE IS A MOMENT WHEN SOMETHING CLICKS INSIDE OF US AND WE DECIDE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT OR NOT." Actor Joe Morton gives us the Final Word for this edition of Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

"GOD GIVES US A PASSION TO FIND OUR PURPOSE" God Friended Me's Javicia Leslie gives us the Final Word for this edition of Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

Author Greg Laurie talks about revival and revolution in this segment of the Final Word.

Motivational Speaker Billionaire PA gives advice on speaking your dreams into existence in this final Word segment.

Author Joseph Walker gives a better understanding of how to apply vision in life.

Juan Garcia gives an encouraging word on finding clarity when making a decision in life.

PJ Morton offers inspiration through his latest album called Gumbo. Here is the Final Word through music.

"GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO" Caleb Serrano gives us the final word on Studio 5 with Efrem Graham.

David Dunn gives an encouarging word about failure on this edition of Studio 5's Final Word.

Spoken Artist Tyler Strittmatter talks about being dead to sin on this edition of the Final Word.

"WE DON'T BULID BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE WE WANT TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS." David & Tamela Mann gives us the Final Word. 

Jekalyn Carr gives the final word by offering some encouragement for those dealing with negative cirumstances in life.

"GOD HAS BIG PLANS FOR YOU"...Matthew West offers some encouraging words on trusting God's way instead of our own way.

Barbara Minty McQueen talks about her late husband Steve McQueen in this edition of the Final Word.

"EVERY SEASON OF LIFE HAS A RHYTHM. SO YOU HAVE TO FIND THE RHYTHM OF THE SEASON YOU'RE IN." Tauren Wells gives us some encouraeent on this edition of the Final Word.

Recording Artist Ben Tankard talks about finding purpose in your life on this Studio 5 Final Word.

Actress Skye P Marshall talks about her true and practical meaning of her faith on this edition of the Final Word.

Singer Jasmine Murray give some advice to her younger self in this Final Word segment.


ABOUT

 STUDIO 5 WITH EFREM GRAHAM

Studio 5 is an entertainment & lifestyle television magazine that finds the connection between popular culture and faith. The weekly show delivers good news, and an inside look at movies, music, sports and television through in-depth interviews with artists at the forefront of the entertainment industry. And while the show was born inside the walls of a studio, its goal is always to take its viewers to places they have yet to see.


HOST EFREM GRAHAM

Efrem Graham is an award-winning journalist, who serves as the host of Studio 5. In those role, he’s sat down with Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Denzel Washington and countless others in the world of entertainment.  

Efrem is a proud Jersey boy. He was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. And he began his media career just across the Hudson River in New York City. He walked the halls of “30 Rock” as an NBC Page and worked behind-the-scenes at WNBC, NBC News, and many NBC Entertainment programs.  

His work earned him the NBC Broadcast Fellowship and the DuPont Research Fellowship, which allowed him to study and eanr his master's degree from the Columbia University Journalism School. He also holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.  

Efrem began his on-camera career in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he juggled two demanding positions. By day, he taught journalism at Chattanooga State Technical Community College. And by night, he anchored and reported the news at the NBC affiliate, WRCB-TV. While there, he earned honors from the Tennessee Associated Press and the German Marshall Fellowship Program.  

Efrem also spent time working as a journalism instructor at Bowling Green State University. He is a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.


THE STUDIO 5 TEAM

Alesia Hill

Producer

Jackson Harris

Producer/Editor

James Wilkins

Associate Producer