After more than two decades of working with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television/Telepictures, Mary Connelly has made the difficult decision to depart from her role as executive producer and co-showrunner of The Jennifer Hudson Show. This news comes as the daytime syndicated talk show is wrapping up its current second season, with the show recently being
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The cast of the iconic show “A Different World” recently embarked on a national tour of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Their tour brought them to Howard College in Washington, D.C., where they had the opportunity to visit the White House and meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. The
The upcoming 2024 presidential election is sparking discussions reminiscent of the historic 1972 race between Richard Nixon and George McGovern, where the candidates did not directly debate. Presently, there is a looming uncertainty surrounding whether incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will engage in face-to-face debates. Various national news organizations, including NBC,
The Walt Disney Co. recently held its annual shareholder meeting on April 3rd, which was closely watched due to the proxy fight led by Nelson Peltz from Trian Fund Management. The objective of the fight was to secure two seats on the board of directors, placing a challenge against Chairman and CEO Bob Iger. Despite
The series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm marked the end of an era for fans of Larry David’s unconventional comedy. After 12 seasons, viewers were finally bidding farewell to Larry David as he portrayed a fictionalized version of himself on the HBO show. The finale episode did not disappoint in terms of wrapping up loose
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell recently spoke out about the abuse he suffered at the hands of Brian Peck, a former Nickelodeon dialogue coach. Bell revealed the shocking details on the show, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. This revelation has sparked a conversation about the toxic culture that can exist behind
The year 2023 marked a significant shift in the realm of global TV formats, as The Traitors emerged as a formidable force with 11 territory launches, dethroning The Masked Singer from its throne as the reigning Format of the Year according to analysis firm K7. This marked a stark departure from the previous four years
Despite previously stepping away from acting in 2020 due to his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at the young age of 29 in 1991, Michael J. Fox now appears to be considering a return to the screen. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Fox expressed openness to the idea of acting again, stating, “If someone
Twofour, a UK-based production company, has recently announced some significant changes to its senior management team. Karen Hudson, known for her work on hit shows such as 007: Road to a Million and The Grand Tour, has been appointed as the new Head of Production. Dan Gray, who has previously worked on successful reality shows
Deadline’s Contenders Television event, a platform for stars and showrunners to promote their projects ahead of Emmy voting, has recently announced its highly anticipated lineup. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13 through Sunday, April 14 at the prestigious Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. Additionally, there will be an
Chris Carter, the creator of The X-Files, recently shared insights into the early days of the iconic sci-fi series, shedding light on the difficulties faced during the casting process. Carter recounted the struggles he faced in casting Gillian Anderson as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully. The studio and network were hesitant, questioning her sex appeal
Big Beach, the production company known for hits such as Vida and Sorry For Your Loss, has acquired the television rights to Alexandra Tanner’s debut novel “Worry.” The novel follows the lives of two siblings-turned-roommates as they navigate a chaotic world on the brink of disaster. Described as a “Seinfeldian” tale of existentialism and sisterhood,
Ramy Youssef, the host of a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, used his platform to bring attention to the ongoing struggles faced by the people of Palestine. Youssef shared a heartfelt story about a friend reaching out to him, asking for prayers for his family in Gaza who are suffering. This personal plea led
Patricia Richardson, known for her role as Jill in the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement, has spoken out against the possibility of a reboot. Despite Tim Allen’s comments about the entire cast being on board for a reunion, Richardson reveals that she was never approached about the idea. In a recent podcast appearance, Richardson expressed her
Louis Gossett Jr., a trailblazing actor who made a significant impact on both stage and screen, passed away at the age of 87 in Santa Monica. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 27, 1936, Gossett’s career began with a bang when he made his stage debut at the young age of 17 in a
Kenan Thompson recently spoke out about his time working with Dan Schneider at Nickelodeon, following the release of the documentary exposing the dark side of kids TV. As a veteran of Saturday Night Live, Thompson worked on Schneider-produced shows like All That and Kenan & Kel in the 1990s. Despite not witnessing the situations documented
GroupM, a media buying arm of WPP, has announced its plans to double its annual investment in women’s sports. This initiative is a significant step in promoting gender equality and empowering female athletes. The company is set to create a dedicated marketplace to facilitate deals and provide opportunities for advertisers to engage with this growing
After taking a short break, Jon Stewart made a comeback on The Daily Show and wasted no time in calling out Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary. Stewart didn’t hold back in criticizing the Canadian businessman for his comments regarding Donald Trump’s NY civil fraud case. O’Leary had referred to the case as a victimless crime, a
Last summer, the scripted television and movie industry was heavily impacted by strikes led by writers and actors. However, reality shows, variety series, and game shows were able to continue filming seamlessly under the Network Television Code Contract. As the current contract with SAG-AFTRA is set to expire on June 30, 2024, the union is
In a surprising turn of events, the BBC took the lead in scripted TV programming in the UK last year, commissioning half of all scripted shows despite facing challenges such as budget cuts and inflation. While its competitors and streamers experienced a slowdown in commissioning, the BBC greenlit 129 out of 256 scripted shows in
Judd Apatow, a well-known writer, director, and producer in Hollywood, recently shared his thoughts on the trend of streaming platforms licensing content from rival studios. His concerns revolve around the potential implications that these deals might have on the creative landscape of the television industry. Apatow expressed his fear that established streamers may opt to
Ricky Martin’s journey in the acting field has been nothing short of impressive. Despite gaining fame as a singer in the boyband Menudo, Martin never forgot his roots in Mexico where he honed his acting skills. In a recent interview on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, Martin credited Mexico for his preparation in acting, mentioning
Princess Kate and Prince William have been deeply moved by the outpouring of support and well wishes from the public following the shocking announcement of Kate’s cancer diagnosis. Kensington Palace expressed their gratitude for the kind messages that have been coming in from people in the UK, across the Commonwealth, and around the world. The
Bill Maher’s recent episode of Real Time featured tech reporter Kara Swisher, who did not shy away from criticizing tech titans like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Swisher’s dogged reporting has made tech executives uncomfortable, with her highlighting their narcissistic tendencies. She emphasized that the yes-men surrounding these moguls inflate their egos to god-like proportions,
The View co-hosts recently engaged in a heated debate over whether former child stars should feel obligated to speak out when their peers reveal allegations of sexual abuse. The discussion was sparked by Drake Bell’s revelation in a TV documentary that he had been sexually assaulted at 15 by a dialogue coach. Fans criticized his
Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury has announced the renewal of Game Show Network’s People Puzzler for a second season in national broadcast syndication. Hosted by Leah Remini, the pop culture game show has garnered significant attention and is set to make a return this fall. With renewals on major networks such as Fox Television Stations, Sinclair, CBS, Nexstar,
Fans of the beloved NBC series, New Amsterdam, have something exciting to look forward to as the series creator, David Schulner, is developing a spinoff series set 30 years after the original show. Titled New Amsterdam: Tomorrow, the spinoff will focus on Luna Goodwin, the daughter of the original protagonist, Dr. Max Goodwin, as she
In a recent interview, the creatives behind the sperm donor series All & Eva have boldly claimed that their show represents a new wave of auteur-driven Scandi drama. Director Johanna Runevad and producer Sofie Palage highlighted the shift in the Scandinavian television landscape, moving away from the dominance of crime shows like The Killing and
The media regulatory body Ofcom has made a significant ruling against GB News, citing the network for breach on five separate occasions related to the contentious topic of politicians acting as news presenters. Ofcom has explicitly warned GB News that any further violations of Rules 5.1 and 5.3 could result in the imposition of a
The 2024 NAACP Image Awards kicked off with a powerful message from Vice President Kamala Harris to host Queen Latifah, urging viewers to exercise their right to vote. Queen Latifah, in her opening monologue, shed light on the pressing issues that Americans are currently facing, such as inflation. This prompted actress Taraji P. Henson to
Charlotte Le Bon, known for her role in Falcon Lake, has recently joined the cast of Season 3 of HBO’s hit anthology series, The White Lotus. Sources close to production have revealed that Le Bon is replacing Francesca Corney in a role that required someone who played older than initially planned. This decision marks the
In a recent episode of Law & Order, Tony Goldwyn made his debut as the newest District Attorney, Nicholas Baxter. Goldwyn’s character was introduced right at the beginning of the episode, which is a departure from the usual format of the show where the legal aspect typically comes into play later on. This abrupt entrance
Senator Katie Britt of Alabama recently made headlines after being portrayed by Scarlett Johansson in a skit on Saturday Night Live. Despite being the subject of the joke, Britt expressed excitement over Johansson’s portrayal of her in the Cold Open segment. In a conversation with Senator Ted Cruz on his podcast, Britt revealed that she