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Love After Lockup: A Complete List of All the Stars Who Have Gone Back to Prison on January 18, 2024 at 4:05 pm The Hollywood Gossip
We suppose such outcomes are bound to happen on a show about ex-cons and their troubled relationships, but it still pains us to report that several Love After Lockup stars have gone back to prison in recent years.
But before we get into the full list of cast members who have been arrested, we have the sad duty to report that a pair of fan favorites are no longer with us:
First, Tracie Wagaman passed away following a lifelong battle against addiction.
Shortly thereafter, LAL Season 1 star Alla Subbotina lost her life to an overdose.
Alla Subbotina appears on WeTV’s Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
Perhaps it was inevitable that a show focusing on some of the most troubled and marginalized members of American society would feature so many tragic outcomes.
There’s an argument to be made about whether the fame and influx of cash that comes from reality TV money is a good or bad thing in the lives of these extremely vulnerable men and women.
And obviously the answer to that question depends largely on the individual parolee and their situation.
It’s worth noting, however, that there’s a remarkably low recidivism rate among the Love After Lockup cast.
In fact, the list of cast members who have wound up back behind bars is surprisingly short.
An advertisement for the WeTV series Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
Which Love After Lockup Stars Have Gone Back to Prison?
Tony Wood
First on the list is Tony Wood, who is likely one of the least sympathetic figures in the show’s history.
He repeatedly exploited and cheated on Angela, whose willingness to forgive and trust her pathologically disloyal partner earned a good deal of criticism from fans.
As you may recall, Tony’s first — and, remarkably, only! — post-prison arrest was documented on the show.
He was picked up for breaking his parole during his time on LAL, but somehow, he hasn’t been arrested since!
Tony and Angela appear on an episode of the WeTV series Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
Of course, Angela says he later skipped town with her car and $4,000 in cash, and if he continues to engage in that sort of behavior, he may not be a free man for much longer.
Lizzie Kommes
Next is Lizzie Kommes, who was open about exploiting Scott and other men that she “met” behind bars.
But Lizzie eventually decided to leave her army of sugar daddies behind, and she landed a stable factory job shortly thereafter.
Fans were overjoyed when Kommes revealed that she had managed to beat the substance abuse issues that had caused the majority of her legal woes.
Unfortunately, that period of stability didn’t last very long.
Though she’s not in jail at the moment, Lizzie was arrested several more times as a result of a tumultuous relationship.
Lizzie and Scott appear on an episode of the WeTV series Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
She also admitted that she had lied to fans about getting sober.
Here’s hoping she can get back on the right path soon.
Other than Alla, who was unfortunately arrested numerous times as a result of her fatal battle with substance abuse, the rest of the Season 1 cast have all managed to stay out of jail!
So congratulations are in order for Garrett Tanner, Lamar Jackson (the Los Angeles resident, not the Baltimore Ravens quarterback), and Dominic Dalla Nora, who is still married to wife Mary.
In fact, the Noras recently announced that Mary is pregnant with the couple’s second child!
Michael Simmons
Somehow, despite all the time he devoted to impregnating every woman east of the Mississippi, Michael was also able to find a place in his busy for his greatest love — petty crime.
Michael Simmons appears on an episode of the WeTV series Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
Simmons was arrested for felony drug possession in 2018, and as Starcasm notes, that brush with the law was side-stepped by producers, even though it happened while he was filming the show.
Simmons was later picked up in Florida for felony child neglect.
He was arrested again in Miami in 2023 for a felony count of battery of a police officer and a felony count of resisting an officer but was allowed to enter a “deferred prosecution” program that essentially amounts to probation.
So, against all odds, Simmons is currently a free man! Progress!
Clint Brady
Clint — whose divorce from Trace Wagaman was finalized just weeks before her death — wasn’t even one of the convicts on the show, but he’s still got quite a rap sheet.
He’s been picked up for DWI several times, including one incident in which he crashed into a bunch of storage units and a freakin’ boat while hauling a trailer of Little Debby snack cakes!
Clint and Tracie appear on an episode of Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
Brady has been arrested several times since he began appearing on the show, but most of them were marijuana busts that did not result in any jail time.
Matt Frasier
And now we come to the man who has managed to rack up more arrests than anyone else in the illustrious history of Love After Lockup!
Matt Frasier’s relationship with the eternally optimistic Caitlin didn’t last very long, and she probably wasn’t surprised to learn that her ex is currently serving 37 years behind bars on a number of charges, several of which are related to violent crime.
Frasier was recently arrested following a home invasion in which he pointed a gun at a mother and son while his partners ransacked the place.
We don’t think he’ll be appearing on future seasons anytime soon.
Matt Frasier appears on an episode of the WeTV reality show Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
So yeah, the Season 2 cast has seen some dark times, but it’s also the season that brought us the show’s greatest success story:
Brittany and Marcelino have welcomed two children together, and they currently reside in a $425,000 2,791 square-foot house near Las Vegas!
That fairy tale ending is particularly impressive given Brittany’s horrific childhood and early adulthood!
We look forward to seeing more of these two on future seasons of Life After Lockup!
Brittany and Marcelino Santiago appear on an episode of the WeTV reality show Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
Lindsey Downs
The downfall of Lindsey Downs won’t come as a surprise to viewers, as she started spiraling pretty much as soon as she got out to prison.
Lindsey was arrested after trashing boyfriend Scott’s place, and the next time the show offered an update, she was back behind bars.
She was later released, and in a twist that no one saw coming, Lindsey began dating fellow Lockup alum Daonte Sierra.
She then found herself in a love triangle with Sierra and a longtime friend named Blaine Bailey.
Lindsay Downs appears on an episode of Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
Between that messy situation and Lindsey’s plan to reach out to her former drug contacts to raise money for lawyer fees, it seemed that she wouldn’t be on the outside for very long.
But amazingly, she’s currently a free woman, and she offered an exciting update on her Instagram page in December of 2023.
“When I was in prison, the only thing that wasn’t taken from me was my education,” she wrote.
“I vowed to go back to Ole Miss and finish my degree when I came home, and I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!” Lindsey continued.
“I’m happy and excited for my last year at Ole Miss as an undergrad!”
Lindsey Downs starred on the WeTV reality show Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
Dylan Smith
Dylan Smith is another LAL star whom viewers were rooting for.
After getting mixed up selling drugs at a young age, Smith served several years in federal prison.
During that time, he made the acquaintance of Heather Gillespie, but the relationship imploded within days of Dylan’s release.
He was arrested in 2021 for a probation violation but released shortly thereafter.
Dylan Smith and Heather Gillespie appear on an episode of the WeTV series Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
More recently, Smith was hauled in on the very first day of 2024, this time on domestic assault charges.
He was released the following day, but needless to say, it seems that Dylan is having trouble keeping his nose clean.
Destinie Folsom
Speaking of folks who have a tough time sticking to the straight-and-narrow, Destinie Folsom is one of the most notorious stars in the long history of LAL.
Destinie got engaged to Shawn Osborne, but to say she wasn’t that into him would be putting it very mildly.
Shawn awoke one day to find that Destinie had stolen his car and credit cards, and she wound up back behind bars shortly thereafter.
She was released but has since been taken back into custody.
Destine Folsom appears on an episode of the WeTV series Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
Maurice Gipson
That brings us to Maurice Gipson, who also turned out to be a less-than-ideal partner.
Maurice married Jessica Gipson shortly after his release, and they eventually welcomed a child together.
But the relationship deteriorated rapidly, and Maurice cheated on Jessica with a woman named Mandy, whom he eventually left her for.
Maurice Gipson appears on an episode of the WeTV series Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
The breakup was a messy one, but it seems that Jessica is enjoying the last laugh.
In January of last year, Mandy posted that Maurice had been arrested and held on $315,000 bail.
The nature of the charges remains unknown, and it’s not clear if Maurice is currently behind bars.
Either way, we’re guessing Jessica wishes she’d listened to her parents when they cautioned her against getting involved with this guy!
Quaylon Adams
Quaylon Adams appears on an episode of the WeTV series Love After Lockup. (WeTV)
Finally, we have Quaylon Adams.
Quaylon was never the greatest partner to Shavel, but he outdid himself on November 16, 2023, when he got arrested with another woman in a hotel room.
It was his birthday, so Adams and his unidentified companion decided to party with some MDMA and weed.
But when the woman called the cops and alleged that Quaylon had threatened her, the celebration came to an abrupt end.
Considering Quaylon was still on parole at the time of his latest arrest, he could be locked up for a very long time — and that might be the best thing that could happen to Shavel.
So there you have it. The list of Love After Lockup stars who have gone back to prison is not exactly short, but considering how many ex-cons have appeared on this long-running series, the situation could be a lot worse!
Love After Lockup: A Complete List of All the Stars Who Have Gone Back to Prison was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
We suppose such outcomes are bound to happen on a show about ex-cons and their troubled relationships, but it still …
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By Bolanle Media | July 2, 2026
Photo: Tyla at the 2026 Met Gala in custom Valentino — days before making the biggest business move of her career.
There are career moves, and then there are statements. Tyla just made a statement that will be studied in music business classrooms for years.
The South African superstar — born Tyla Laura Seethal, 24 years old, and already the proud owner of two Grammy Awards — has officially signed a multi-million dollar global deal with Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s powerhouse entertainment company, walking away from Epic Records to align herself with the most influential roster in the music business. The signing was confirmed across social media with a major digital announcement this week, and the reaction from industry insiders was immediate — shock, admiration, and the quiet acknowledgment that someone just changed the trajectory of African music forever.
From “Water” to a Global Phenomenon
Let’s not forget where this all started. In 2023, a 21-year-old from Johannesburg released a song called “Water” that nobody could quite categorize and everybody needed to hear. Within weeks, it had sparked one of the most viral TikTok dance challenges of the decade, charted simultaneously across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Africa, and earned Tyla a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance — the first year that category even existed.
That win wasn’t just personal. It was a signal. African music — Afrobeats, Amapiano, and now what Tyla herself calls A*Pop — was no longer knocking at the door of the global mainstream. It had walked through it. And Tyla had handed it the key.
What followed was a whirlwind two years of sold-out shows, magazine covers, red carpet domination, and a growing reputation as one of the most stylistically fearless artists on the planet. She attended the 2026 Met Gala — her third consecutive appearance — wearing a custom Valentino gown dripping in diamond chains with a sweeping teal skirt, styled by the legendary Law Roach, with beauty by Pat McGrath. The look was breathtaking. But it was also strategic. Every Met Gala appearance, every fashion moment, every carefully placed interview has been building toward exactly this: the infrastructure to match the vision.
What Roc Nation Actually Means
To understand why this deal matters, you have to understand what Roc Nation actually is — because it is not simply a record label.
Founded by Jay-Z in 2008, Roc Nation is a full-service entertainment company with divisions spanning artist management, touring, brand partnerships, film and television, sports management, and philanthropy. Its roster has included Rihanna, Alicia Keys, J. Cole, Big Sean, Lil Uzi Vert, and Megan Thee Stallion — artists who didn’t just sell records, but built multi-decade cultural empires that extended into fashion, film, business, and beyond. The through-line isn’t genre. It’s scale.
For Tyla specifically, the Roc Nation deal unlocks a completely different level of access. We’re talking about premium budgets for music videos and live production, top-tier brand partnership pipelines with luxury and lifestyle companies, film and television placement relationships that most artists spend a decade trying to build, and the kind of media weight that gets you on the cover of Vogue, Time, and Billboard in the same calendar year. Roc Nation doesn’t just manage artists — it engineers icons.
On the African music side, Tyla joins fellow Roc Nation signee Ayra Starr, the Nigerian pop star who inked her deal in 2025, deepening the label’s clear and deliberate strategic investment in African pop as the next dominant global genre. Jay-Z is not betting on a trend. He is betting on a generation.
The Album That Could Rewrite the Playbook
The timing of this signing is not accidental — it is surgical.
Tyla’s highly anticipated sophomore album, A*POP, is officially set to drop July 24, 2026, just three weeks away — a 14-track project that she has described as unapologetic, globally ambitious, and deeply rooted in her South African identity while simultaneously reaching for something universal. The lead single “She Did It Again” features Swedish pop titan Zara Larsson, a collaboration that announces in no uncertain terms that Tyla is not staying in any lane she didn’t build herself.
With Roc Nation’s full machine now behind the album rollout — promotional infrastructure, media relationships, tour routing, brand activations — A*POP arrives with a runway that Epic Records simply could not have provided at this scale. The industry is already paying attention. For music supervisors, film and TV executives, brand marketers, and entertainment investors reading this right now — put A*POP on your radar immediately. This is the kind of release that shapes culture, not just charts.
The Bigger Picture Nobody Is Talking About
Here is what gets lost in the excitement of a big announcement: the systemic significance of what Tyla just did.
The music industry’s historical relationship with African artists has been, at best, transactional — major labels slow to invest, quick to cash in on a viral moment, and consistently reluctant to build the kind of long-term infrastructure that turns an artist into a brand. Tyla has navigated that system with remarkable intelligence, refusing to be reduced to a trend, building her artistic identity on her own terms, and now — at 24 — arriving at the negotiating table with enough leverage to choose Roc Nation on her terms.
That matters. Not just for Tyla, but for every African artist watching this unfold from Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Cape Town, and Houston. It is proof that the path from regional phenomenon to global superstar is not only possible — it is being paved right now, in real time, by a young woman from Johannesburg who refused to shrink.
For media companies, content platforms, entertainment executives, and brand strategists operating in the African diaspora space — this is your data point. African pop is not a niche. It is not a trend. It is not a moment. It is a movement, and Tyla just secured the most powerful co-sign available in the global music business to lead it.
Watch this space. Very closely.
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AfriqueFest: Pan-African Musical Experience — World Cup Edition is set to take over Noto Houston on Sunday, June 28, bringing together East, South, and West African sounds in one immersive celebration of music, culture, and connection. Presented by Experience Noir and Bolanle Media, the event is designed as a cinematic night for the culture, blending global energy with Houston nightlife in a way that feels elevated, intentional, and deeply rooted in African creativity.
Spotlight on DJ Shinski
At the heart of this year’s experience is DJ Shinski. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya and now based in Houston, DJ Shinski has built an international name off high-energy sets that move effortlessly across Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip‑hop, dancehall, reggae, and electronic sounds.
He has also become Africa’s most‑subscribed DJ on YouTube, crossing the 2‑million‑subscriber mark and turning his mixes into a global destination for music lovers.
DJ Shinski’s style is precise but unpredictable: one moment it’s classic Afrobeats, the next it’s East African anthems, then a run of throwback hip‑hop or R&B that still feels fresh. That ability to read a room and connect multiple worlds in a single set is exactly why AfriqueFest is building so much of the night’s energy around him.
At AfriqueFest, DJ Shinski helps drive the Safari Grooves segment, representing East and Central Africa from 4 PM to 6 PM. Expect a journey that moves from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Addis, and beyond, all filtered through his signature “vibes on vibes” approach behind the decks.
DJ Tunez and the rest of the night
Supporting that energy, DJ Tunez leads the Gold Coast Beats chapter from 8 PM to 10 PM, bringing his own Nigerian‑American Afrobeats pedigree to the stage. Together with the Diamond Rhythms segment (South) and a curated roster of DJs, the night stretches across the continent in three distinct musical chapters, all connected by a single dance floor.
Hosted by @chris_gone_crazy, @kingdrewwskyy, @roselynomaka, and @samsnewleaf, AfriqueFest is positioned as more than a party—it’s a celebration of sound, style, and Pan‑African identity in Houston, with DJ Shinski anchoring the experience from the moment doors open.
Brought to you by Bolanle Media & Experience Noir
Brought to you by Bolanle Media and Experience Noir, this World Cup edition of AfriqueFest is crafted as a night where global DJs, storytellers, and music lovers collide and create a shared cultural memory. With DJ Shinski front and center—and DJ Tunez helping close the night—guests can expect a show that reflects both the future of African nightlife and the power of the diaspora to create unforgettable live moments.
If you want to experience DJ Shinski live at AfriqueFest, now is the time to lock in your spot. Purchase your tickets now at AfriqueFest.com and get ready for a night of music, movement, and culture at Noto Houston.
Laughter Meets Inspiration: Our Ladies Show Lands on The Roku Channel
A bold new sketch comedy series for women premieres June 13 across the U.S., U.K., and Canada — arriving on the back of a festival-winning run that has critics and audiences already paying attention.
It isn’t every day a brand-new comedy arrives already wearing a row of trophies. Our Ladies Show does. The seven-episode inspirational sketch comedy series — created, written by, and starring Christin Jezak — begins streaming on The Roku Channel on Friday, June 13, 2026, available free to viewers in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Produced in partnership with global media services leader Encompass Digital Media, the series sets out to do something rare in today’s streaming landscape: make women laugh out loud and leave them lifted. In a media moment crowded with noise and cynicism, Our Ladies Show is a deliberate counterweight — comedy with a conscience, built for women of every age and background.
A Show Built Around Real Life — and Real Laughs
Each of the seven episodes opens with a monologue from one of the cast members introducing the theme, then rolls into three or more sketches that hit the subject from every comedic angle. The series tackles the things women actually carry: holding grudges, comparison, beauty, patience, gift giving, the importance of community, and dealing with anxiety.
The comedy comes from a place of warmth rather than mockery — a “laugh at ourselves” spirit that runs through a gallery of unforgettable characters: a nosey neighbor, an overwhelmed mom, relentlessly optimistic flight attendants, beauty pageant winners past their prime, and a crew of unruly campers with a counselor who simply cannot hold it together.
Then the show does something most sketch series don’t. In the final segment of every episode, the cast gathers in a living-room setting and invites the audience in — sharing real inspiration drawn from the theme, the sketches, and their own personal stories. It’s the moment the laughter turns into something that stays with you.
The Women Behind the Show
Our Ladies Show brings together three performers with serious range:
- Christin Jezak — creator, writer, and star (Miracle at Manchester, Raising Hope, Jimmy Kimmel Live!)
- Hillary Hawkins — (Primal, Nick Jr.’s Play Along, Gullah Gullah Island)
- Sarah Hernandez — (Nefarious, Unplanned, House of Payne)
“In a world with so much division and depression, I hope women of all ages and backgrounds will watch this show, laugh, be reminded of how beautiful, unique, and loved they are, and remember how much we need each other.”— Christin Jezak, Creator & Star
Already a Festival Favorite
The series’ recurring long-form sketch, Neighborhood Watch, didn’t arrive quietly. Originally released as a web series and revamped for Our Ladies Show with new footage, sound, and music, it has been sweeping the festival circuit:
- 🏆 Best Webseries — 2026 New Media Film Festival (Los Angeles)
- 🏆 Best Web/TV Series — Paris Film Awards
- 🏆 Best Web Series — Dallas Movie Awards
- 🏅 Additional wins at the London Movie Awards, Florence Film Awards, and Hollywood Gold Awards
- 🎬 Official Selection — 2026 Harvard Divinity School Film Fest
- ⭐ Finalist — Houston Comedy Film Festival
- 📣 Three nominations — 2025 Content Christian Media Conference, including Best Actress in a TV and Web Series nods for both Christin Jezak and Sarah Hernandez
Where and When to Watch
Our Ladies Show premieres Friday, June 13, 2026, streaming on The Roku Channel — the home of premium and free entertainment — in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. All seven episodes deliver the series’ signature blend of sharp sketch comedy and genuine encouragement.
Watch the trailer now on your platform of choice:
For more information, visit www.ourladiesshow.com and follow @ourladiesshow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
About Christin Jezak
Christin Jezak has worked for over 15 years in the entertainment industry. She created and stars in Our Ladies Show and the award-winning web series Neighborhood Watch. She produced the EWTN TV program For the Sake of the Gospel and the all-women web series Ladies Keepin’ It Real, played Dr. Sam in Miracle at Manchester (starring Dean Cain, Daniel Roebuck, and Eddie McClintock), and voices Agnes in the podcast Confessions of a Catholic Single. She held a lead role in a short film for NTT Data directed by Academy Award–winning cinematographer Janusz Kamiński, has co-starred on Raising Hope, and appeared in Jimmy Kimmel sketches and a Grubhub Super Bowl commercial.
About The Roku Channel
Roku pioneered streaming on TV and is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico by hours streamed (Hypothesis Group, Dec. 2025). The Roku Channel is the home of premium and free entertainment, alongside Roku’s Howdy and Frndly TV services. Roku is headquartered in San Jose, California.
About Encompass Digital Media
Encompass Digital Media is a global managed services company — technology-driven, software-defined, and people-powered. Trusted by world-leading broadcasters, networks, sports rights-holders, and OTT platforms, it processes over 25,000 hours of content daily, serves 850 channels to 84 countries, distributes over 243,000 live events annually, and reaches 400 million radio listeners weekly worldwide. Learn more at www.encompass.tv.
Media & Interview Requests: To interview creator Christin Jezak or the cast, contact Christin at cjezak@p2ptheatre.com.
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