Written by | Ray Cornelius

Two premieres were held this week for Gina Prince-Bythewood’s new romantic drama, Beyond the Lights.  One in Los Angeles and the other debuted in New York City. The film, which is a mix-up of The Bodyguard  and Mahogany  stars Belle  actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Pride  actor Nate Parker, in love story about a rising pop star who falls for a young cop despite protest from those around them. The film, which opens in theaters today, also stars Minnie Driver, Danny Glover, Colson “Machine Gun Kelly” Baker and a host of celebrity cameos including Chaka Khan, Big Sean, Roland Martin, Don Lemon, Rocsi Diaz, and the Chairman and CEO of BET,Debra L. Lee.

Check out the dual premiere photos below featuring India.Arie, Sanaa Lathan, Marlon Wayans, Teyana Taylor and more:

Nate Parker, Danny Glover

Nate Parker having a laugh with Danny Glover at the NYC Premiere

Laurieann Gibson Sanaa Lathan

Laurieanne Gibson/Sanaa Lathan at the L.A. Premiere

Holly Robinson Peete Marlon Wayans

Holly Robing Peete and Marlon Wayans at the L.A. Premiere

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Nate Parker Stephanie Allain, John Singleton

Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Nate Parker/Stephanie Allain and John Singleton at the L.A. Premiere

Gina Prince-Bythewood, Diane Warren Gina Prince-Bythewood, Minnie Driver, Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gina Prince-Bythewood and Diane Warren + Minnie Driver and Gugu Mbatha-Raw at the L.A. Premiere

The New York Premiere Of Relativity Media's "Beyond the Lights" The New York Premiere Of Relativity Media's "Beyond the Lights"

Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Nate Parker + India.Arie at the NYC Premiere

The New York Premiere Of Relativity Media's "Beyond the Lights" The New York Premiere Of Relativity Media's "Beyond the Lights"

Debra L. Lee and guest/Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert

The New York Premiere Of Relativity Media's "Beyond the Lights" The New York Premiere Of Relativity Media's "Beyond the Lights"

Machine Gun Kelly with Amar’e Stoudemire + Gugu Mbatha-Raw at the NYC Premiere

Beyond the Lights   opened in theaters nationwide today!

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