The October issue of Urban Magazine features Garcelle Beauvais (@garcelle) on the cover, highlighting her growing presence as both actor and producer. Beauvais, long recognized for her work in film and television, continues to expand her creative reach with new projects, including two original Lifetime films, Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie and Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love.
In Taken at a Truck Stop, Beauvais stars as Kai, a trucker who rallies her network to find her abducted niece. She also returns as Ava in Tempted 2 Love, a romantic sequel set in Ireland. Her recent ventures behind the camera reflect her commitment to producing stories that center strength, community, and representation.
The issue also features filmmaker Tray Williams (@1traywilliams) and actress Jazz Anderson (@jazzanderson), who discuss their work on Armstrong: Dark Secrets and how collaboration and creativity shaped the production. The film examines hidden truths and moral choices, drawing on its cast’s emotional range to explore how people confront buried pasts and uncertain futures.
Director Jada George shares how her storytelling approach balances intensity with emotional depth, continuing her momentum after success with her award-winning short, “Where the Children Go to Play.”
Emerging R&B singer and songwriter Jaymillyrock (@jaymillyrock) is profiled as well, speaking about her artistic growth and connection to audiences through honest and heartfelt music. Her latest release, The Fifth Summer, is now playing everywhere.
Together, these features explore artistry across film, television, and music, celebrating the voices driving today’s entertainment culture forward.
