STYLE’S JULY 2012 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

“JERSEYLICIOUS” – SUNDAYS AT 8PM ET/PT (New episodes July 8, July 15, July 22 & July 29)

Episode #418 Premieres Sunday, July 8at 8pm ET/PT

After a disastrous Gatsby-2-Go job, Olivia and Tracy are on one another’s last nerve. This, along with Gayle and Anthony deliberating on how to split the Gatsby stylists between their respective salons, makes Olivia look into independent freelancing. Alexa and Briella attempt to help Olivia figure out if she is ready for entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, the employees at the Anthony Robert Salon compete to be the first employee of the month, and Corey comes to Anthony for some important advice about his future with Tracy.

Episode #419 Premieres Sunday, July 15at 8pm ET/PT

Olivia is beyond frustrated with always being put in the middle of Gayle and Anthony’s rivalry and seriously contemplates going out on her own. Before making any decisions, she teams up with Briella to do a makeover and really enjoys her newfound independence. Tracy’s parents disapprove of her living arrangements with Corey because they aren’t married, so Corey sets out to win over her family. Meanwhile, Gayle is on a mission to show that Gatsby is the best representative of Jersey salons and decides to host her own beauty expo.

Episode #422 “Clip Special #2” Premieres Sunday, July 22at 8pm ET/PT

So how did the “Jerseylicious” cast come to love smoky eyes, big hair and leopard print? In this entertaining retrospective, fans will relive the best and most memorable parts of the past four seasons to understand how Olivia, Tracy, GiGi, Gayle, Alexa and the rest of the hair stylists evolved into who they are today.

Episode #420 *Season Four Finale* Premieres Sunday, July 29at 8pm ET/PT

Gayle, Anthony and Alexa diligently push their teams to create and execute a stunning living art display for the Gallery of Beauty competition. For Gayle, the reputation of the Gatsby Salon is on the line at this public event, and as the big day draws near, the stress begins to take a toll on everyone. Now that Alexa and Danny are engaged, Corey decides it’s time for him to step up and propose to the woman of his dreams.

“EMPIRE GIRLS: JULISSA & ADRIENNE” – SUNDAYS AT 7PM & 9PM ET/PT (New episodes July 8, July 15 & July 22)

EPISODE #105 Premieres Sunday, July 8 at 7pm & 9pm ET/PT

Adrienne takes her love of nail polish to the next level by attempting to launch her own nail polish line, but Julissa worries that Adrienne is overextending herself. Meanwhile, Julissa wonders if hosting a radio call-in show would be a good career fit. To find out, she samples the role by co-hosting Angie Martinez’s national radio show on Hot 97. Julissa and Adrienne collaborate to host a singles’ mixer and try to meet some fun, single guys.

EPISODE #106 Premieres Sunday, July 15 at 7pm & 9pm ET/PT

Julissa would like to host the Latin Billboard Awards, but she needs to add more Latino segments to her demo reel before she can be considered for the job. With only a week to get all of the new segments produced and edited, she calls in her friends Ashley and Layla to help her finish the project. In the meantime, Adrienne reads for a part in an independent movie, and she enlists Julissa to help her prepare for the audition.

EPISODE #107 Premieres Sunday, July 22at 7pm & 9pm ET/PT

Julissa and Adrienne head to Miami for some work and relaxation. While in town, Julissa prepares to co-host a Mun2 television special, but she is very nervous about impressing the network. While Julissa is taping, Adrienne hits the studio to finish a song with DJ Khaled and The Runners.

“TIA & TAMERA” – MONDAYS AT 8PM ET/PT (New episodes July 2, July 9, July 16& July 23)

Episode #204 Premieres Monday, July 2at 8pm ET/PT

Tia is happy to be working on the set of her new movie in Utah but soon finds herself worrying about how much time she spends away from her son. When Tia misses Cree crawling for the first time, Tamera warns Tia that she is working too much — which Tia takes exception to hearing. Meanwhile, Tamera finds herself pulled in several different directions as she tries to decorate the home in Napa, attend multiple auditions during TV pilot season and learn more about the family wine business. She feels like she is burning the candle at both ends which will affect her ability to land a great acting role.

Episode #205 Premieres Monday, July 9at 8pm ET/PT

After spending several weeks in Utah for her movie, Tia begins to feel homesick without her husband and sister. Even though she and Tamera had a big fight and haven’t spoken in a while, Tia invites Tamera and their cousin Jerome for a visit. She also needs her sister’s support because she has been feeling unwell and her symptoms are suspiciously similar to how she felt when she was pregnant with Cree. After being a guest on “Hollywood Girls Night,” Tamera is eager to tackle her next project but feels that her unresolved issues with Tia following their last fight are holding her back.

Episode #206 Premieres Monday, July 16at 8pm ET/PT

During his visit, cousin Jerome notices a suspicious mole on Tia’s neck that both he and Tamera urge Tia to get checked out. After brushing it off, Tia becomes curious and decides to do some Internet research which proves to be a mistake because she concludes that the mole is cancerous. Meanwhile, Tamera begins to seriously consider having a baby, but questions if the time is right because of her career goals. Tamera asks Tia if she can watch her son, Cree, as a test drive but Tia is not comfortable with the idea.

Episode #207 Premieres Monday, July 23at 8pm ET/PT

Tia and Tamera’s ongoing communication issues escalade into a major argument that forces the sisters to realize they need to seek professional help. They visit a couple’s therapist who teaches them communication techniques which Tia and Tamera look to apply not only with each other but in their everyday lives. Tamera is asked to do some communicating of her own when she is given the opportunity to be a keynote speaker for “Her World,” an organization that promotes education of inner city young women. Tia believes Cree is trying to communicate with her through his baby babble and decides to teach him baby sign language.

“CHICAGOLICIOUS” – MONDAYS AT 9PM ET/PT (New Episodes July 2, July 9, July 16& July 23)

Episode #104 Premieres Monday, July 2at 9pm ET/PT

AJ prepares to debut his new product Lavish Locks Box which will build the best hair for any one at the American Beauty Show (ABS). New to working with AJ, junior publicist Jennifer attempts to step up her game to get noticed for her good ideas by offering her assistance for the project to Q and AJ. Never foreign to drama, Valincia and Katrell are at odds again as the team attempts to cast models for the hair show, but even bigger drama erupts as AJ’s negative energy “blows” roommate Niki out of their living arrangement. Meanwhile, nervous to perform before large crowds, MaCray battles with his self-confidence as he prepares to compete for the ABS hair competition, resulting in the birth of his alter ego, JaCray.

Episode #105 Premieres Monday, July 9at 9pm ET/PT

AJ stresses over the details for his annual birthday bash which is being considered for Ebony Magazine’s “best parties in America” article. However, AJ’s nervous energy and drive to impress the editor impedes on Q’s family time, straining her relationship with her husband. Meanwhile, MaCray makes strides to lose weight for his boyfriend’s visit to Chicago, yet jealousy stirs up unspoken issues between the couple.

Episode #106 Premieres Monday, July 16at 9pm ET/PT

AJ and his team are double booked for an annual masquerade ball so AJ decides to divide and conquer. While Katrell and Valincia attempt to work together to style a client, MaCray and Austin execute a plan for their client to outshine the more experienced duo. With everyone focused on women’s beauty at the salon, Howard seeks Jennifer’s advice to create a strategy to increase his barbering services – much to AJ’s dismay.

Episode #107 Premieres Monday, July 23at 9pm ET/PT

Flowers and hair are everywhere as AJ teams up with a demanding designer who is competing in Chicago’s world-famous flower fashion show, Fleurotica. The stakes are high in the competition as the winning looks will be featured on billboards around the city. While MaCray plans what his beautiful look will be for the flower competition, he also is nervous about telling his mom, who is visiting, that he is gay.