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[[CNN]] ''Saturday & Sunday Morning,'' Anchor (2006-2011)
[[CNN]] ''Saturday & Sunday Morning,'' Anchor (2006-2011)
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'''Loutelious "T. J." Holmes, Jr.''' (born August 19, 1977) is an American journalist and national television personality. Holmes first gained national prominence as an anchor and correspondent for [[CNN]]. He spent 5 years at the network anchoring [[CNN]] ''Saturday & Sunday Morning.'' Holmes left [[CNN]] at the end of 2011 after signing a multi-platform talent deal with [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] Networks.<ref>{{cite web|title=T.J. Holmes Signs Multi-Platform Talent Deal with BET Networks|url=http://www.bet.com/news/national/2011/12/07/t-j-holmes-signs-multi-platform-talent-deal-with-bet-networks.html}}</ref> The deal includes a new show on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] titled ''Don't Sleep''.<ref> {{cite web|title=DON’T SLEEP! Hosted by T. J. Holmes|url=http://betpressroom.com/shows/dont_sleep_hosted_by_t._j._holmes}}</ref>
'''Loutelious "T. J." Holmes, Jr.''' (born August 19, 1977) is an American journalist and national television personality. Holmes first gained national prominence as an anchor and correspondent for [[CNN]]. He spent 5 years at the network anchoring [[CNN]] ''Saturday & Sunday Morning.''


Holmes left [[CNN]] at the end of 2011 after signing a multi-platform talent deal with [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] Networks<ref>{{cite web|title=T.J. Holmes Signs Multi-Platform Talent Deal with BET Networks|url=http://www.bet.com/news/national/2011/12/07/t-j-holmes-signs-multi-platform-talent-deal-with-bet-networks.html}}</ref> The deal included a new show on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] titled ''Don't Sleep''<ref> {{cite web|title=DON’T SLEEP! Hosted by T. J. Holmes|url=http://betpressroom.com/shows/dont_sleep_hosted_by_t._j._holmes}}</ref>.
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==Early life==
BET and Holmes parted ways in 2013 <ref>http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/shocking-bet-officially-cancels-dont-sleep-tj-holmes-moves-on</ref> <ref>http://egyptsaidso.com/tv-shows/tj-holmes-a-free-agent-after-bet-cancels-dont-sleep</ref>.


After work as a fill in weekend anchor on [[MSNBC]] Holmes returned to [[CNN]] in March 2013.

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==Early life==
Holmes was born in [[West Memphis]], [[Arkansas]] and is the younger of two children. His family gave him the nickname “T. Jr.” He only began using the name “T. J.” when he started his professional television career.
Holmes was born in [[West Memphis]], [[Arkansas]] and is the younger of two children. His family gave him the nickname “T. Jr.” He only began using the name “T. J.” when he started his professional television career.


After graduating from West Memphis High School, Holmes attended the [[University of Arkansas]] where he earned a degree in broadcast journalism.
After graduating from West Memphis High School, Holmes attended the [[University of Arkansas]] where he earned a degree in broadcast journalism.


==Early career==
==Early career==

Holmes started his television career at [[KSNF]] Channel 16 in [[Joplin, Missouri|Joplin]], [[Missouri]]. He drove to Joplin from the [[University of Arkansas]] campus to hand-deliver his resume and reel. He was hired on the spot. Holmes spent less than a year at KSN as a producer, assignment reporter, and weekend anchor.
Holmes started his television career at [[KSNF]] Channel 16 in [[Joplin, Missouri|Joplin]], [[Missouri]]. He drove to Joplin from the [[University of Arkansas]] campus to hand-deliver his resume and reel. He was hired on the spot. Holmes spent less than a year at KSN as a producer, assignment reporter, and weekend anchor.


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In 2003, Holmes moved on to [[KNTV]], the [[NBC]] O&O station in the [[San Francisco]] Bay Area, to become anchor of the 5 p.m. evening news. While at [[KNTV]], he traveled to [[Athens]], [[Greece]] to cover the [[2004 Olympics]], the first Summer Games held after the [[September 11th attacks]]. While at [[KNTV]], he covered numerous other stories that garnered national attention, including the historic recall election of California Gov. [[Gray Davis]] that resulted in the election of Gov. [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]; and, the double murder trial of [[Scott Peterson]].
In 2003, Holmes moved on to [[KNTV]], the [[NBC]] O&O station in the [[San Francisco]] Bay Area, to become anchor of the 5 p.m. evening news. While at [[KNTV]], he traveled to [[Athens]], [[Greece]] to cover the [[2004 Olympics]], the first Summer Games held after the [[September 11th attacks]]. While at [[KNTV]], he covered numerous other stories that garnered national attention, including the historic recall election of California Gov. [[Gray Davis]] that resulted in the election of Gov. [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]; and, the double murder trial of [[Scott Peterson]].


==CNN==
==CNN==

Holmes joined [[CNN]] as a news anchor and correspondent in October 2006. He co-anchored [[CNN]] ''Saturday & Sunday Morning'' with [[Betty Nguyen]] until March 2010 when Nguyen left for [[CBS]]. Holmes then anchored the newscast solo.
Holmes joined [[CNN]] as a news anchor and correspondent in October 2006. He co-anchored [[CNN]] ''Saturday & Sunday Morning'' with [[Betty Nguyen]] until March 2010 when Nguyen left for [[CBS]]. Holmes then anchored the newscast solo.


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Holmes contributed to [[CNN]]’s 2010 coverage of the [[Deepwater Horizon oil spill]] and 2008 coverage of the presidential primary campaigns, both of which garnered Peabody Awards.
Holmes contributed to [[CNN]]’s 2010 coverage of the [[Deepwater Horizon oil spill]] and 2008 coverage of the presidential primary campaigns, both of which garnered Peabody Awards.


Holmes' last day on [[CNN]] was Christmas Day 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=T.J. Holmes says goodbye to CNN|url=http://mag.ma/cnn/3648931|publisher=Magma}}</ref>
Holmes' last day on [[CNN]] was Christmas Day 2011 <ref>{{cite web|title=T.J. Holmes says goodbye to CNN|url=http://mag.ma/cnn/3648931|publisher=Magma}}</ref>.

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Starting on June 24, 2013, Holmes began anchoring duties at CNN sister network [[HLN]]. His first assignment was covering the first three hours of the [[George Zimmerman]] trial from 9 to noon eastern everyday.


==BET==
==BET==

In December 2011, Holmes and [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] announced he had signed a multi-platform deal with [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] Networks. In a statement, [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] revealed:
In December 2011, Holmes and [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] announced he had signed a multi-platform deal with [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] Networks. In a statement, [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] revealed:


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==MSNBC==
==MSNBC==
Since December 29, 2012, Holmes has appeared on [[MSNBC]] on several occasions as a substitute anchor. He has appeared on ''[[Weekends with Alex Witt]]'' and ''[[NewsNation with Tamron Hall]]''.
Since December 29, 2012, Holmes has appeared on [[MSNBC]] on several occasions as a substitute anchor. He has appeared on ''[[Weekends with Alex Witt]]'' and ''[[NewsNation with Tamron Hall]]''.


==Return to [[CNN]]==
==Other activities and honors==
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Starting on June 24, 2013, Holmes began anchoring duties at CNN sister network [[HLN]]. His first assignment was covering the first three hours of the [[George Zimmerman]] trial from 9 to noon eastern everyday.
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Holmes is a member of the [[100 Black Men]] of [[Atlanta]]<ref>{{cite web|title=100 Black Men of Atlanta|url=http://www.100blackmen-atlanta.org/pdf/2011Members.pdf}}</ref> and the [[National Association of Black Journalists]]. He is also on the Chancellor’s Board of Advisors at the [[University of Arkansas]] and the Board of Visitors at [[Emory University]] in [[Atlanta]].

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Holmes received the Young Alumni Award from the [[University of Arkansas]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Young Alumni Award|url=http://www.arkansasalumni.org/awards/pastrecipients.php|publisher=Arkansas Alumni Association}}</ref> And, in 2011, he was named to [[The Root]] 100 List of Most Influential Black Americans.<ref>{{cite web|title=TheRoot 100|url=http://www.theroot.com/root-100/2011/tj-holmes}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Holmes was married to Amy Ferson; the two divorced in 2007. He married his second wife, Atlanta-area attorney Marilee Fiebig, on March 1, 2010 in [[Memphis, Tennessee]], and they are expecting their first child in January 2013. Although, TJ already has a teenage daughter, [[Brianna Holmes]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Marilee Fiebig Holmes|url=http://www.alston.com/marilee_holmes/|publisher=Alston & Bird, LLC}}</ref> She lives in [[Texas]].
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Holmes is a member of the [[100 Black Men]] of [[Atlanta]]<ref>{{cite web|title=100 Black Men of Atlanta|url=http://www.100blackmen-atlanta.org/pdf/2011Members.pdf}}</ref> and the [[National Association of Black Journalists]]. He is also on the Chancellor’s Board of Advisors at the [[University of Arkansas]] and the Board of Visitors at [[Emory University]] in [[Atlanta]].

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Holmes received the Young Alumni Award from the [[University of Arkansas]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Young Alumni Award|url=http://www.arkansasalumni.org/awards/pastrecipients.php|publisher=Arkansas Alumni Association}}</ref> And, in 2011, he was named to [[The Root]] 100 List of Most Influential Black Americans<ref>{{cite web|title=TheRoot 100|url=http://www.theroot.com/root-100/2011/tj-holmes}}</ref>.

Holmes has a son with his high school sweetheart Brooke Moore<ref>http://egyptsaidso.com/celeb-babies/congratulations-tj-holmes-wife-marilee-expecting</ref>.

Holmes was married to Amy Ferson; the two divorced in 2007.

He married his second wife, Atlanta-area attorney Marilee Fiebig <ref>{{cite web|title=Marilee Fiebig Holmes|url=http://www.alston.com/marilee_holmes/|publisher=Alston & Bird, LLC}}</ref> on March 1, 2010 in [[Memphis, Tennessee]]. In November 2012 the couple announced they are expecting their first child in January 2013 <ref>http://egyptsaidso.com/celeb-babies/congratulations-tj-holmes-wife-marilee-expecting</ref>. Their daughter Sabine was born January 2013 <ref>http://egyptsaidso.com/tag/tj-holmes-a-new-daddy</ref>
<ref>
http://gospelconnoisseur.com/wordpress/see-photos-of-news-man-tj-holmes-daughter/#more-54162 1st Photos Of Sabine Holmes </ref>

Although, TJ already has a teenage daughter, [[Brianna Holmes]] who lives in [[Texas]]{{CN}}.


==References==
==References==
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*[http://myurbanreport.blip.tv/file/161439/ A March 2007 T.J. Holmes Interview] with My Urban Report
*[http://myurbanreport.blip.tv/file/161439/ A March 2007 T.J. Holmes Interview] with My Urban Report
*[http://twitter.com/tjholmes T. J. Holmes Twitter page]
*[http://twitter.com/tjholmes T. J. Holmes Twitter page]
*[http://twitter.com/BriannaMikelle Brianna Holmes Twitter page]


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T.J. Holmes
Born (1977-08-19) August 19, 1977 (age 47)
West Memphis, Arkansas, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Arkansas
(B.A. Broadcast Journalism)
OccupationJournalist & TV Personality
Notable credit(s)CNN (2013-)
MSNBC Fall 2013
BET Networks, Host/Corresponent (2012-2013) CNN Saturday & Sunday Morning, Anchor (2006-2011)
Websitehttp://twitter.com/tjholmes

Loutelious "T. J." Holmes, Jr. (born August 19, 1977) is an American journalist and national television personality. Holmes first gained national prominence as an anchor and correspondent for CNN. He spent 5 years at the network anchoring CNN Saturday & Sunday Morning.

Holmes left CNN at the end of 2011 after signing a multi-platform talent deal with BET Networks[1] The deal included a new show on BET titled Don't Sleep[2]. BET and Holmes parted ways in 2013 [3] [4].

After work as a fill in weekend anchor on MSNBC Holmes returned to CNN in March 2013.

Early life

Holmes was born in West Memphis, Arkansas and is the younger of two children. His family gave him the nickname “T. Jr.” He only began using the name “T. J.” when he started his professional television career.

After graduating from West Memphis High School, Holmes attended the University of Arkansas where he earned a degree in broadcast journalism.

Early career

Holmes started his television career at KSNF Channel 16 in Joplin, Missouri. He drove to Joplin from the University of Arkansas campus to hand-deliver his resume and reel. He was hired on the spot. Holmes spent less than a year at KSN as a producer, assignment reporter, and weekend anchor.

Holmes moved back to his home state of Arkansas in 2000 to join CBS affiliate KTHV in Little Rock as a general assignment reporter. Within a year, he was promoted to weekend anchor.

In 2003, Holmes moved on to KNTV, the NBC O&O station in the San Francisco Bay Area, to become anchor of the 5 p.m. evening news. While at KNTV, he traveled to Athens, Greece to cover the 2004 Olympics, the first Summer Games held after the September 11th attacks. While at KNTV, he covered numerous other stories that garnered national attention, including the historic recall election of California Gov. Gray Davis that resulted in the election of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger; and, the double murder trial of Scott Peterson.

CNN

Holmes joined CNN as a news anchor and correspondent in October 2006. He co-anchored CNN Saturday & Sunday Morning with Betty Nguyen until March 2010 when Nguyen left for CBS. Holmes then anchored the newscast solo.

At CNN, Holmes reported from the scene of numerous breaking news events, including Joplin, MO, which was devastated by multiple tornadoes in May 2011; New Orleans during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010; and, Blacksburg, VA immediately after the shootings on the campus of Virginia Tech. Holmes also anchored from Ground Zero on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

Holmes covered the historic first papal visit to the United States of Pope Benedict XIV in 2008, including anchoring live from the mass at Yankee Stadium. Holmes secured some of the first stories from the survivors of the US Airways Flight 1549 that crash landed in the Hudson River in January 2009. Holmes also reported from the campus of the University of Mississippi during the first presidential debate between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama.

Holmes also anchored significant news stories, including Saddam Hussein’s execution in 2006, the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India in 2008, and the terrorist attacks at the Glasgow Airport in 2007.

Holmes contributed to CNN’s 2010 coverage of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and 2008 coverage of the presidential primary campaigns, both of which garnered Peabody Awards.

Holmes' last day on CNN was Christmas Day 2011 [5].

BET

In December 2011, Holmes and BET announced he had signed a multi-platform deal with BET Networks. In a statement, BET revealed:

“The deal with Holmes includes a new show on BET, as well as content on BET.com in which he can bring his many talents to what the company regards as “the most important and interesting stories” for the BET audience. “We are simply ecstatic to have T.J. Holmes coming to our fold. He’s been an outstanding news anchor and we look forward to working with him in a variety of new ways on BET,” said Stephen G. Hill, President of Music Programming and Specials at BET Networks. “It’s now upon us to develop vehicles that capture his intelligence, curiosity about the world, warmth, humor and compassion. It’s a challenge that we are happy to have.” [6]

In August 2012, BET Networks announced that Holmes will be the host of their new original series Don’t Sleep, which will premiere October 1, 2012 from 11 p.m.-11:30 p.m. ET /PT. Airing Monday through Thursday, Holmes will deliver smart, biting social commentary on significant issues important to the Black-American community.[7]

After much speculation in March 2013 BET announced they had cancelled Don't Sleep and that Holmes had left the network [8].

MSNBC

Since December 29, 2012, Holmes has appeared on MSNBC on several occasions as a substitute anchor. He has appeared on Weekends with Alex Witt and NewsNation with Tamron Hall.

Return to CNN

Starting on June 24, 2013, Holmes began anchoring duties at CNN sister network HLN. His first assignment was covering the first three hours of the George Zimmerman trial from 9 to noon eastern everyday.

Personal life

Holmes is a member of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta[9] and the National Association of Black Journalists. He is also on the Chancellor’s Board of Advisors at the University of Arkansas and the Board of Visitors at Emory University in Atlanta.

Holmes received the Young Alumni Award from the University of Arkansas in 2007.[10] And, in 2011, he was named to The Root 100 List of Most Influential Black Americans[11].

Holmes has a son with his high school sweetheart Brooke Moore[12].

Holmes was married to Amy Ferson; the two divorced in 2007.

He married his second wife, Atlanta-area attorney Marilee Fiebig [13] on March 1, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee. In November 2012 the couple announced they are expecting their first child in January 2013 [14]. Their daughter Sabine was born January 2013 [15] [16]

Although, TJ already has a teenage daughter, Brianna Holmes who lives in Texas[citation needed].

References

  1. ^ "T.J. Holmes Signs Multi-Platform Talent Deal with BET Networks".
  2. ^ "DON'T SLEEP! Hosted by T. J. Holmes".
  3. ^ http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/shocking-bet-officially-cancels-dont-sleep-tj-holmes-moves-on
  4. ^ http://egyptsaidso.com/tv-shows/tj-holmes-a-free-agent-after-bet-cancels-dont-sleep
  5. ^ "T.J. Holmes says goodbye to CNN". Magma.
  6. ^ "BET.com". Retrieved December 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ "DON'T SLEEP! Hosted by T. J. Holmes".
  8. ^ http://egyptsaidso.com/tv-shows/tj-holmes-a-free-agent-after-bet-cancels-dont-sleep/
  9. ^ "100 Black Men of Atlanta" (PDF).
  10. ^ "Young Alumni Award". Arkansas Alumni Association.
  11. ^ "TheRoot 100".
  12. ^ http://egyptsaidso.com/celeb-babies/congratulations-tj-holmes-wife-marilee-expecting
  13. ^ "Marilee Fiebig Holmes". Alston & Bird, LLC.
  14. ^ http://egyptsaidso.com/celeb-babies/congratulations-tj-holmes-wife-marilee-expecting
  15. ^ http://egyptsaidso.com/tag/tj-holmes-a-new-daddy
  16. ^ http://gospelconnoisseur.com/wordpress/see-photos-of-news-man-tj-holmes-daughter/#more-54162 1st Photos Of Sabine Holmes

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