Will Smith became embroiled in a controversy after he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony in 2022. After Rock joked about Jada Pinkett-Smith, the Bad Boys star went up the stage to give him a slap and then exclaimed profanities. The incident resulted in Smith resigning from the Academy and being banned from the ceremony.
The two have addressed the incident on multiple occasions and Smith reportedly even apologized to Rock publicly. While the two may now have a history of disagreement, they may agree on one opinion. Smith recently agreed with Martin Lawrence on Richard Pryor being one of the best stand-up comics of all time, which Rock too has expressed on multiple occasions.
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The two have addressed the incident on multiple occasions and Smith reportedly even apologized to Rock publicly. While the two may now have a history of disagreement, they may agree on one opinion. Smith recently agreed with Martin Lawrence on Richard Pryor being one of the best stand-up comics of all time, which Rock too has expressed on multiple occasions.
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- 6/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The casting on Hulu’s L.A. Clippers docudrama Clipped is getting harsh reviews… from someone who lived through it.
ESPN basketball analyst Austin Rivers — the son of coach Doc Rivers, played by Laurence Fishburne on Clipped — took time on a recent episode of his Off Guard podcast to rip into the Hulu series for its questionable casting choices. In a clip posted on Instagram, Rivers mocked the casting of NBA great Stephen Curry: “That is Stephen Santiago. That’s, like, the third baseman for the Padres. Who the hell is that guy?”
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ESPN basketball analyst Austin Rivers — the son of coach Doc Rivers, played by Laurence Fishburne on Clipped — took time on a recent episode of his Off Guard podcast to rip into the Hulu series for its questionable casting choices. In a clip posted on Instagram, Rivers mocked the casting of NBA great Stephen Curry: “That is Stephen Santiago. That’s, like, the third baseman for the Padres. Who the hell is that guy?”
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- 6/11/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly breakdown of What’s on Streaming.
With over 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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With over 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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- 6/8/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
At one point in Power Book II: Ghost‘s Season 4 premiere, in between shootouts and running for their lives, Tariq and Brayden muse about how nice it would be if they were just normal college students, engaging in normal college-student stuff.
And if that sounds familiar, it’s because Ghost said it roughly 4 million times during Power‘s original run. Tariq, you had one job!
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And if that sounds familiar, it’s because Ghost said it roughly 4 million times during Power‘s original run. Tariq, you had one job!
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- 6/8/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die couldn’t be a more apt title for Will Smith, for whom much is riding on the film doing decent business.
If it works, it could jump-start Smith’s movie career more than two years after he slapped Oscar host Chris Rock on live television, tarnishing a public image he’d spent decades cultivating.
In advance of Bad Boys 4 — in which he plays the sort of fun-loving role people enjoy seeing Smith in — The Hollywood Reporter has learned that his agents at CAA have been calling studio production execs for the first time since the slap. Over the past three or four weeks, they have inquired if studios have projects that are right for Smith, and have even thrown out a suggestion or two, according to multiple sources. The hope is that Smith’s next film can be announced relatively quickly, should Bad Boys 4 work.
If it works, it could jump-start Smith’s movie career more than two years after he slapped Oscar host Chris Rock on live television, tarnishing a public image he’d spent decades cultivating.
In advance of Bad Boys 4 — in which he plays the sort of fun-loving role people enjoy seeing Smith in — The Hollywood Reporter has learned that his agents at CAA have been calling studio production execs for the first time since the slap. Over the past three or four weeks, they have inquired if studios have projects that are right for Smith, and have even thrown out a suggestion or two, according to multiple sources. The hope is that Smith’s next film can be announced relatively quickly, should Bad Boys 4 work.
- 6/6/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Will and Carlton are stepping into summer with new swagger.
Bel-Air Season 3 will premiere with its first three episodes Thursday, Aug. 15, on Peacock; new episodes will stream weekly. Watch a teaser trailer above.
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With school out, the upcoming season finds Will (played by Jabari Banks) doing Bel-Air his way. “Being a part of the...
Bel-Air Season 3 will premiere with its first three episodes Thursday, Aug. 15, on Peacock; new episodes will stream weekly. Watch a teaser trailer above.
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With school out, the upcoming season finds Will (played by Jabari Banks) doing Bel-Air his way. “Being a part of the...
- 6/6/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back policing the streets of Miami in Adil & Bilall’s new sequel. Here’s our Bad Boys: Ride Or Die review.
Playing Mike Lowrey in 1995’s Bad Boys was one of Will Smith’s career-defining roles. He went from the goofball in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air to a certified action star, and by the time Bad Boys II rolled around in 2003, Smith was one of the biggest names on the planet and Bad Boys became one of the biggest action franchises in modern cinema.
The franchise got a little boost in 2020 with Bad Boys For Life, and returning directors Adil & Bilall try to once again recreate the magic with Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. It’s the fourth instalment in the franchise, and if you weren’t a fan of the first three, Ride Or Die probably won’t convert you.
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Playing Mike Lowrey in 1995’s Bad Boys was one of Will Smith’s career-defining roles. He went from the goofball in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air to a certified action star, and by the time Bad Boys II rolled around in 2003, Smith was one of the biggest names on the planet and Bad Boys became one of the biggest action franchises in modern cinema.
The franchise got a little boost in 2020 with Bad Boys For Life, and returning directors Adil & Bilall try to once again recreate the magic with Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. It’s the fourth instalment in the franchise, and if you weren’t a fan of the first three, Ride Or Die probably won’t convert you.
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- 6/4/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, on Tuesday June 4, welcomes actor Will Smith, actor and comedian Martin Lawrence, and actor Matt Smith. Will Smith, a Hollywood veteran, will discuss his illustrious career, which includes roles in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Men in Black,” “I, Robot,” and “Aladdin.” Smith will also reflect on his […]
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Matt Smith...
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Matt Smith...
- 6/3/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Alfonso Ribeiro’s recent remarks created speculation that he and Tyler Perry aren’t on good terms.
Rumors emerged after the Dancing With the Stars and America’s Funniest Home Videos host recently discussed his most iconic role.
He said it also led to him not acting due to being continually associated with that character.
Ribeiro memorably appeared on NBC’s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Belair for six years as Will Smith’s fictional cousin, Carlton Banks.
Carlton became known for his preppy style, humor, and trademark dance, known as “the Carlton.”
Despite the widespread fame it brought, the TV show host and actor recently called the role the “greatest and worst thing that ever happened” to him.
Ribeiro made cryptic remarks about Perry after comments about his career ‘sacrifice’
According to Ribeiro, he has some “great memories” from his time with the cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,...
Rumors emerged after the Dancing With the Stars and America’s Funniest Home Videos host recently discussed his most iconic role.
He said it also led to him not acting due to being continually associated with that character.
Ribeiro memorably appeared on NBC’s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Belair for six years as Will Smith’s fictional cousin, Carlton Banks.
Carlton became known for his preppy style, humor, and trademark dance, known as “the Carlton.”
Despite the widespread fame it brought, the TV show host and actor recently called the role the “greatest and worst thing that ever happened” to him.
Ribeiro made cryptic remarks about Perry after comments about his career ‘sacrifice’
According to Ribeiro, he has some “great memories” from his time with the cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Dancing With The Stars host Alfonso Ribeiro is generally known for his upbeat attitude. But he doesn’t necessarily get along with everyone.
After a recent exchange on X, fans believe there’s quite a bit of bad blood between the former Fresh Prince star and creator Tyler Perry.
This appears to be the first time fans have heard about any alleged feud. So what exactly happened?
Alfonso Ribeiro Confessed Playing Carlton Banks Could Be Challenging
As much as Alfonso Ribeiro enjoyed working on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, he admitted it came at a cost. In a recent interview, he said it pretty much cost him his entire acting career.
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“Playing Carlton on Fresh Prince became a sacrifice,” he revealed in the interview with Closer Weekly. “I used to always say doing Carlton was the greatest and worst thing that ever happened to me.
After a recent exchange on X, fans believe there’s quite a bit of bad blood between the former Fresh Prince star and creator Tyler Perry.
This appears to be the first time fans have heard about any alleged feud. So what exactly happened?
Alfonso Ribeiro Confessed Playing Carlton Banks Could Be Challenging
As much as Alfonso Ribeiro enjoyed working on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, he admitted it came at a cost. In a recent interview, he said it pretty much cost him his entire acting career.
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“Playing Carlton on Fresh Prince became a sacrifice,” he revealed in the interview with Closer Weekly. “I used to always say doing Carlton was the greatest and worst thing that ever happened to me.
- 5/29/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
Alfonso Ribeiro Shades Tyler Perry In Viral Tweet. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Alfonso Ribeiro is not looking for any favors for anyone, especially from Tyler Perry. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is doing just fine as the host of Dancing With the Stars and made that clear in a recent viral tweet.
On Tuesday, May 28, Alfonso Ribeiro shot back at a social media user on X who suggested that actor/director Tyler Perry could “revamp” Ribeiro’s career. Ribeiro said, “I don’t need or ever want that man to do anything for me.”
Tyler Perry and Alfonso Ribeiro do share a professional history. Alfonso Ribeiro directed 12 episodes of the Perry-created sitcom “Meet the Browns” in 2009 and 2010, so it is unclear why he seemingly shaded “The Big Momma House” star in the viral tweet.
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Alfonso Ribeiro is not looking for any favors for anyone, especially from Tyler Perry. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is doing just fine as the host of Dancing With the Stars and made that clear in a recent viral tweet.
On Tuesday, May 28, Alfonso Ribeiro shot back at a social media user on X who suggested that actor/director Tyler Perry could “revamp” Ribeiro’s career. Ribeiro said, “I don’t need or ever want that man to do anything for me.”
Tyler Perry and Alfonso Ribeiro do share a professional history. Alfonso Ribeiro directed 12 episodes of the Perry-created sitcom “Meet the Browns” in 2009 and 2010, so it is unclear why he seemingly shaded “The Big Momma House” star in the viral tweet.
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- 5/29/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
The National Hispanic Media Coalition has revealed the 2024 Impact Award nominees to be feted at its annual gala taking place on June 14.
Annie Gonzalez (Flamin’ Hot) and Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs. Lopez) will host the celebration. The Impact Awards is a part of the Nhmc’s overall mission to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair and positive representation in media. Each year, the organization honors individuals who are truly making an impact, shifting societal narratives and setting an example for Latine communities.
The 2024 honorees can be found below.
Issa López, a multihyphenate who most recently co-wrote and directed HBO’s True Detective Season 5 starring Jodie Foster. Nhmc will recognize López’s achievements with the Trailblazer Impact Award.
Harvey Guillén, star of the hit FX series What We Do In The Shadows which is gearing up to premiere its sixth and final season. He will receive the Outstanding Performance in a Series Impact Award.
Annie Gonzalez (Flamin’ Hot) and Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs. Lopez) will host the celebration. The Impact Awards is a part of the Nhmc’s overall mission to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair and positive representation in media. Each year, the organization honors individuals who are truly making an impact, shifting societal narratives and setting an example for Latine communities.
The 2024 honorees can be found below.
Issa López, a multihyphenate who most recently co-wrote and directed HBO’s True Detective Season 5 starring Jodie Foster. Nhmc will recognize López’s achievements with the Trailblazer Impact Award.
Harvey Guillén, star of the hit FX series What We Do In The Shadows which is gearing up to premiere its sixth and final season. He will receive the Outstanding Performance in a Series Impact Award.
- 5/28/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Is it fair that some of television's most emotionally wrenching and nightmare-inducing moments came from supposedly light entertainment?
When we tune into a sitcom, cartoon, or low-conflict drama, are we expecting to be hit over the head with unspeakable tragedy and menace?
It's almost like biting into a Klondike bar and tasting spicy tobasco sauce instead.
Still, if you can memorably crush the audience's heart while still keeping with the show's spirit and tone, you can create television history.
Going through the list of sobs and shudders, I had to eliminate some classic TV moments because they were either "Goodbye Episodes" (and Goodbyes are just sad in general) or because they were on a show that wasn't exactly safe to begin with.
(Sorry, Roseanne, All in the Family, Scrubs, and M*A*S*H -- you were never light!)
Otherwise, here are ten of the heaviest moments from light entertainment,...
When we tune into a sitcom, cartoon, or low-conflict drama, are we expecting to be hit over the head with unspeakable tragedy and menace?
It's almost like biting into a Klondike bar and tasting spicy tobasco sauce instead.
Still, if you can memorably crush the audience's heart while still keeping with the show's spirit and tone, you can create television history.
Going through the list of sobs and shudders, I had to eliminate some classic TV moments because they were either "Goodbye Episodes" (and Goodbyes are just sad in general) or because they were on a show that wasn't exactly safe to begin with.
(Sorry, Roseanne, All in the Family, Scrubs, and M*A*S*H -- you were never light!)
Otherwise, here are ten of the heaviest moments from light entertainment,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Bel-Air has its return date set. Peacock announced the drama series' third season premiere with the release of first-look photos and a trailer. The series was given an early renewal in March 2023, before season two had finished airing.
The Bel-Air series, which stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones, is a dramatic take on the classic NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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The Bel-Air series, which stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones, is a dramatic take on the classic NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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- 5/21/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Peacock has announced that Bel-Air Season 3 will premiere on August 15, 2024, and that the first three episodes will be available at launch. The streaming service has also provided us with the first photos from the new season.
Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peacock’s drama series Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
In Bel-Air Season 3, school is out for the summer, and Will is doing Bel-Air his way. Being a part of the Banks family has given him a new perspective – it isn’t just about wealth; it means that...
Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peacock’s drama series Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
In Bel-Air Season 3, school is out for the summer, and Will is doing Bel-Air his way. Being a part of the Banks family has given him a new perspective – it isn’t just about wealth; it means that...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Alfonso Ribeiro is a star because of his role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He played Carlton, the yuppie who made a cringeworthy dance trend famous. However, while he knows he owes everything to Carlton, Ribeiro also said the role ruined his acting career.
here is what Alfonso Ribeiro said about his mixed feelings about playing Carlton on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Alfonso Ribeiro Says Carlton Was The Worst Thing That Happened To Him
Alfonso Ribeiro starred as Carlton Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for its entire run. That was six seasons and 148 episodes. The show made Will Smith a star and helped catapult him into a hugely successful movie career. However, for Alfonso, his career went in the other direction thanks to that popular sitcom role.
In an interview with Closer Weekly, Ribeiro said his role as Carlton was the greatest thing that ever happened to him.
here is what Alfonso Ribeiro said about his mixed feelings about playing Carlton on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Alfonso Ribeiro Says Carlton Was The Worst Thing That Happened To Him
Alfonso Ribeiro starred as Carlton Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for its entire run. That was six seasons and 148 episodes. The show made Will Smith a star and helped catapult him into a hugely successful movie career. However, for Alfonso, his career went in the other direction thanks to that popular sitcom role.
In an interview with Closer Weekly, Ribeiro said his role as Carlton was the greatest thing that ever happened to him.
- 5/20/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
In a new interview with Closer Weekly, Alfonso Ribeiro said his iconic role in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air as Carlton Banks was a “sacrifice” for his acting career.
“Playing Carlton on ‘Fresh Prince’ became a sacrifice. I used to always say doing Carlton was the greatest and worst thing that ever happened to me,” Ribeiro said.
“It was one of the greatest roles that I ever was fortunate enough to play. But it was also the role that stopped me from acting again because people couldn’t see me as anything else. The sacrifice was not having an acting career anymore.”
Despite that downer of a sentiment, Ribeiro does have favorite memories from filming.
“It was about the cast and spending time with them. Before every show, we would go into Will Smith’s dressing room, and we’d play music and dance and just have a great...
“Playing Carlton on ‘Fresh Prince’ became a sacrifice. I used to always say doing Carlton was the greatest and worst thing that ever happened to me,” Ribeiro said.
“It was one of the greatest roles that I ever was fortunate enough to play. But it was also the role that stopped me from acting again because people couldn’t see me as anything else. The sacrifice was not having an acting career anymore.”
Despite that downer of a sentiment, Ribeiro does have favorite memories from filming.
“It was about the cast and spending time with them. Before every show, we would go into Will Smith’s dressing room, and we’d play music and dance and just have a great...
- 5/19/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
"Vanishing Point" isn't exactly a mainstream classic, but for a portion of moviegoers who like to see cars go fast and people do drugs, it's pretty much unmissable. Based on that description alone, it makes sense that the cult film's audience grew when it was directly referenced in Quentin Tarantino's 2007 road slasher film "Death Proof." Other directors who are major fans of the film include Edgar Wright and Steven Spielberg, who once told Entertainment Weekly it was one of his favorite movies.
The 1971 film didn't feature many stars, but did include a handful of actors who would become famous for other projects in the years following the film. Cleavon Little, who played radio DJ Super Soul in the film, went on to star in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles" three years later, while actress Charlotte Rampling, who was Oscar nominated for her work in "45 Years" in 2016, apparently appeared as...
The 1971 film didn't feature many stars, but did include a handful of actors who would become famous for other projects in the years following the film. Cleavon Little, who played radio DJ Super Soul in the film, went on to star in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles" three years later, while actress Charlotte Rampling, who was Oscar nominated for her work in "45 Years" in 2016, apparently appeared as...
- 5/15/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Samm-Art Williams, a Tony-nominated playwright, actor, director and the executive producer of NBC’s Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has died. He was 78.
Williams died peacefully in Burgaw, North Carolina on Monday, his cousin Carol Brown confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Mr. Williams’ contributions to American theater and television will live on but he will be greatly missed,” Brown said via statement.
For the theater community, Williams was perhaps best known as the Tony-nominated playwright of Home, which was first directed by Douglas Turner Ward and produced on Broadway by the Negro Ensemble Company in 1980. The show is set to return to Broadway on June 5, with Kenny Leon directing this time.
Williams also wrote stage works such as Welcome To Black River, Friends, and other plays produced in New York, Los Angeles and beyond. In addition to its Tony nod for best Broadway play, Home won the Outer Critics Circle Award,...
Williams died peacefully in Burgaw, North Carolina on Monday, his cousin Carol Brown confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Mr. Williams’ contributions to American theater and television will live on but he will be greatly missed,” Brown said via statement.
For the theater community, Williams was perhaps best known as the Tony-nominated playwright of Home, which was first directed by Douglas Turner Ward and produced on Broadway by the Negro Ensemble Company in 1980. The show is set to return to Broadway on June 5, with Kenny Leon directing this time.
Williams also wrote stage works such as Welcome To Black River, Friends, and other plays produced in New York, Los Angeles and beyond. In addition to its Tony nod for best Broadway play, Home won the Outer Critics Circle Award,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Samm-Art Williams, whose Tony-nominated 1979 play Home is being revived on Broadway this year and whose TV producing credits include Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Martin and Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, died peacefully today in Burgaw, North Carolina. He was 78.
His death was announced by family.
Born Samuel Arthur Williams on January 20, 1946, in Philadelphia, Williams was a prolific playwright, screenwriter, actor, and producer.
Performing as Samm Williams, he got his start on the New York stage in the early 1970s, appearing in notable plays such as Black Jesus and, with the New York’s Negro Ensemble Company, Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide and Liberty Calland. By the mid-’70s he began performing in other Off Broadway shows under the name Samm-Art Williams.
By the end of the decade, Williams had made his mark as a stage writer, and is today best known for Home, a drama originally staged by the Negro...
His death was announced by family.
Born Samuel Arthur Williams on January 20, 1946, in Philadelphia, Williams was a prolific playwright, screenwriter, actor, and producer.
Performing as Samm Williams, he got his start on the New York stage in the early 1970s, appearing in notable plays such as Black Jesus and, with the New York’s Negro Ensemble Company, Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide and Liberty Calland. By the mid-’70s he began performing in other Off Broadway shows under the name Samm-Art Williams.
By the end of the decade, Williams had made his mark as a stage writer, and is today best known for Home, a drama originally staged by the Negro...
- 5/14/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
This Is Us is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed television shows of recent years.
The drama follows the lives of the Pearson family, and its talented cast has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its relatable and emotional storytelling.
While we’ve grown to love the Pearson family on screen, it can be easy to forget what the actors behind the roles look like and how tall they are.
The ‘This Is Us’ cast members Niles Finch, Sterling K. Brown, Mandy Moore, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Chris Sullivan at the Emmy Award Contenders Annual Nominees Night, Beverly Hills, September 2019 (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
Explore the Cast of ‘This Is Us’ Mandy Moore (Rebecca Pearson) Milo Ventimiglia (Jack Pearson) Jon Huertas (Miguel Rivas) Sterling K. Brown (Randall Pearson) Ron Cephas Jones (William Hill) Justin Hartley (Kevin Pearson) Caitlin Thompson (Madison Simons) Chrissy Metz (Kate Pearson) Chris Sullivan...
The drama follows the lives of the Pearson family, and its talented cast has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its relatable and emotional storytelling.
While we’ve grown to love the Pearson family on screen, it can be easy to forget what the actors behind the roles look like and how tall they are.
The ‘This Is Us’ cast members Niles Finch, Sterling K. Brown, Mandy Moore, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Chris Sullivan at the Emmy Award Contenders Annual Nominees Night, Beverly Hills, September 2019 (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
Explore the Cast of ‘This Is Us’ Mandy Moore (Rebecca Pearson) Milo Ventimiglia (Jack Pearson) Jon Huertas (Miguel Rivas) Sterling K. Brown (Randall Pearson) Ron Cephas Jones (William Hill) Justin Hartley (Kevin Pearson) Caitlin Thompson (Madison Simons) Chrissy Metz (Kate Pearson) Chris Sullivan...
- 5/14/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Will professional dancer Witney Carson ever return to Dancing With The Stars?
The pro last competed in DWTS Season 31 where she teamed up with entertainer Wayne Brady. The pair came in third place that year and were remarkably popular with fans.
But in the Season 31 finale, Witney announced her second pregnancy. She opted to sit out Season 32 to focus on raising her two sons, which included a big move to Florida.
Life has been incredibly hectic, yet fulfilling, for Witney. So, will DWTS Season 33 be in the cards for her?
Witney Carson’s Family Takes Priority Over Ballroom Dance
As the mother of two sons, Witney Carson has her hands full pretty frequently. She and her husband Carson McAllister also recently moved their family to Florida, leaving behind their family in Utah.
In other words, the family has gone through several changes over the past year. And since the boys are still so young,...
The pro last competed in DWTS Season 31 where she teamed up with entertainer Wayne Brady. The pair came in third place that year and were remarkably popular with fans.
But in the Season 31 finale, Witney announced her second pregnancy. She opted to sit out Season 32 to focus on raising her two sons, which included a big move to Florida.
Life has been incredibly hectic, yet fulfilling, for Witney. So, will DWTS Season 33 be in the cards for her?
Witney Carson’s Family Takes Priority Over Ballroom Dance
As the mother of two sons, Witney Carson has her hands full pretty frequently. She and her husband Carson McAllister also recently moved their family to Florida, leaving behind their family in Utah.
In other words, the family has gone through several changes over the past year. And since the boys are still so young,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
Exclusive: Clear Talent Group has promoted agent Justin Busch to Director of NY Film & TV and agent Adam Liebross to Director of LA Film & TV.
Busch joined Ctg’s New York branch in 2012 after having been an agent at Phoenix Artists for five years. Notable NY film & TV clients include Marquise Vilson (Tom Swift), Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Daphne Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black), and James Andrew O’Connor (Hightown).
Liebross has been with Ctg’s Los Angeles branch since 2020. Prior to joining, he spent time at APA and Industry Entertainment, and was the Head of Talent at Beth Stein & Associates. Notable LA film & TV clients include Kiowa Gordon (Dark Winds), Tre Hale (Platonic), Christian James, Robert Longstreet (The Haunting of Hill House), Regan Aliyah (Xo Kitty), and Bj Harrison.
Additionally, the two...
Busch joined Ctg’s New York branch in 2012 after having been an agent at Phoenix Artists for five years. Notable NY film & TV clients include Marquise Vilson (Tom Swift), Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Daphne Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black), and James Andrew O’Connor (Hightown).
Liebross has been with Ctg’s Los Angeles branch since 2020. Prior to joining, he spent time at APA and Industry Entertainment, and was the Head of Talent at Beth Stein & Associates. Notable LA film & TV clients include Kiowa Gordon (Dark Winds), Tre Hale (Platonic), Christian James, Robert Longstreet (The Haunting of Hill House), Regan Aliyah (Xo Kitty), and Bj Harrison.
Additionally, the two...
- 4/25/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 11 continues with Group B masks on “Girl Group Night,” and fans can’t wait to see the singers take the stage. The evening features performances from Miss Cleocatra, Beets, Gumball, and the wild card, Seal. So, who sings as Miss Cleocatra? Fans are certain it’s this star from Black-ish.
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers ahead regarding the identity of Miss Cleocatra and the Group B finals.]
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11: Who Is Miss Cleocatra?
The Masked Singer Season 11 “Girl Group Night” is sure to bring a smile to fans’ faces. The night opens with panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke putting on a performance of the Spice Girls’ anthem “Wannabe.” Ora and Thicke command the stage with their incredible performances while Jeong and McCarthy-Wahlberg add comic relief. The panelists are bathed in pink and purple light to celebrate feminity.
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 11 spoilers ahead regarding the identity of Miss Cleocatra and the Group B finals.]
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11: Who Is Miss Cleocatra?
The Masked Singer Season 11 “Girl Group Night” is sure to bring a smile to fans’ faces. The night opens with panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Rita Ora, and Robin Thicke putting on a performance of the Spice Girls’ anthem “Wannabe.” Ora and Thicke command the stage with their incredible performances while Jeong and McCarthy-Wahlberg add comic relief. The panelists are bathed in pink and purple light to celebrate feminity.
- 4/24/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
All hail the queen! Last seen on stage more than a month ago, Miss Cleocatra returns to The Masked Singer on Wednesday (Fox, 8/7c) to face off against the other members of Group B. But who is she really? Let’s dig a little deeper and see if we can identify this mystery celebrity.
Some contestants have kept us stumped all season, but let’s be real, this isn’t one of them. From the moment she opened her mouth to sing Etta James’ “Stormy Weather,” we knew exactly which diva was behind this regal kitty — the one and only Jenifer Lewis!
Some contestants have kept us stumped all season, but let’s be real, this isn’t one of them. From the moment she opened her mouth to sing Etta James’ “Stormy Weather,” we knew exactly which diva was behind this regal kitty — the one and only Jenifer Lewis!
- 4/24/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
There are umpteen shows in the genre of family comedy-drama. Full House, Modern Family, That 70s Show, The Wonder Years, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, etc. are shows that cater to the above-mentioned genre, and each show is based on a different premise, yet the core remains the same: family members dealing with each other. The Upshaws is back with part five of the show, which further takes the viewers through the Upshaw family and the dilemmas they go through daily. Created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes from the start, part five of this Netflix original series was released on April 17, 2024.
Part five of The Upshaws only has six episodes, each having a runtime of twenty-five to thirty minutes, which is fair for situational comedy. The show begins with Lucretia Turner moving in with Bernard and her younger sister Regina, as she has to vacate her building because...
Part five of The Upshaws only has six episodes, each having a runtime of twenty-five to thirty minutes, which is fair for situational comedy. The show begins with Lucretia Turner moving in with Bernard and her younger sister Regina, as she has to vacate her building because...
- 4/18/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
"The Love Boat" holds a fascinating place in pop culture history. While most of the shows with reruns playing in heavy rotation today were in some way groundbreaking upon their initial release, "The Love Boat" is a novelty the likes of which modern TV rarely – if ever – tries to emulate. An anthology-like rom-com set aboard a cruise ship, "The Love Boat" featured a revolving door of guest stars and little connective tissue to speak of aside from the cast playing the crew aboard the ship.
The deeply '70s series earned high ratings for much of its run, yet was considered pretty silly even at the time of its release. John J. O'Connor called it a "dreadful porridge of a conception" in The New York Times, while the Orlando Sentinel's Noel Holston said it needed "sharper writing, better casting, more original situations, an end to the indefatigable laugh track or,...
The deeply '70s series earned high ratings for much of its run, yet was considered pretty silly even at the time of its release. John J. O'Connor called it a "dreadful porridge of a conception" in The New York Times, while the Orlando Sentinel's Noel Holston said it needed "sharper writing, better casting, more original situations, an end to the indefatigable laugh track or,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Mofac Animation Inc., South Korea’s most decorated visual effects studio, proudly announces its first-ever full-length animated movie: The King of Kings, an animated family film inspired by a little-known short story by Charles Dickens depicting the life and times of Jesus Christ.
The faith-based movie is in its final stages of production at Mofac Animation, as well as in performance recordings from the United Kingdom to the Hawaiian Islands – and numerous locations in between. The ever-growing, A-list cast will be announced at a future date. Mofac Animation is currently seeking potential distributors.
In the film, Charles Dickens finds trouble balancing his writing and performing with the parenting of his children – particularly his youngest son, Walter. Charles discovers the perfect bonding element via the sharing of his short story The Life of Our Lord – the reading of which would become an annual tradition in the Dickens’ family Christmas celebration. Master...
The faith-based movie is in its final stages of production at Mofac Animation, as well as in performance recordings from the United Kingdom to the Hawaiian Islands – and numerous locations in between. The ever-growing, A-list cast will be announced at a future date. Mofac Animation is currently seeking potential distributors.
In the film, Charles Dickens finds trouble balancing his writing and performing with the parenting of his children – particularly his youngest son, Walter. Charles discovers the perfect bonding element via the sharing of his short story The Life of Our Lord – the reading of which would become an annual tradition in the Dickens’ family Christmas celebration. Master...
- 4/3/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Will Smith is indeed the jack of all trades in the entertainment industry. A music artist, a TV icon, a visionary film producer, and an Oscar-winning actor, he has done it all. The Men in Black actor’s career started back in the mid-1980s when he became part of a hip-hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff. However, his popularity skyrocketed when he was featured in the popular ’90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Will Smith. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The show opened Smith’s door to stardom as he went on to embrace a wide variety of roles and starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Six Degrees of Separation, Ali, and many more. However, Will Smith threw all his fame and stardom away when he slapped Chris Rock, the presenter of the Best Documentary feature at 94th Academy Awards back in 2022, eventually derailing his career.
Will Smith. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The show opened Smith’s door to stardom as he went on to embrace a wide variety of roles and starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Six Degrees of Separation, Ali, and many more. However, Will Smith threw all his fame and stardom away when he slapped Chris Rock, the presenter of the Best Documentary feature at 94th Academy Awards back in 2022, eventually derailing his career.
- 3/28/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
How Much Did Will Smith Make From His Men in Black Franchise? (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Will Smith is one of the A-list Hollywood stars whose reputation took a massive hit after the 2022 Oscar fiasco. He got banned by the Academy for slapping comedian Chris Rock, and it is one of the most controversial things ever during the Oscars ceremony. Besides that, Will is a brilliant actor who has made many fantastic films to his credit. Smith is among the highest-paid actors, and his fee from the Men in Black franchise proves that. Keep scrolling for more.
Will is not just an efficient actor but also a good musician who has won more than one Grammy Award. He started his journey in acting with the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Smith is almost always in the news for his movies, his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s shocking claims, or other controversies.
Will Smith is one of the A-list Hollywood stars whose reputation took a massive hit after the 2022 Oscar fiasco. He got banned by the Academy for slapping comedian Chris Rock, and it is one of the most controversial things ever during the Oscars ceremony. Besides that, Will is a brilliant actor who has made many fantastic films to his credit. Smith is among the highest-paid actors, and his fee from the Men in Black franchise proves that. Keep scrolling for more.
Will is not just an efficient actor but also a good musician who has won more than one Grammy Award. He started his journey in acting with the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Smith is almost always in the news for his movies, his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s shocking claims, or other controversies.
- 3/25/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The '90s gave us some of the best kids' show theme songs of all time, from "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" to "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." But even those classic examples couldn't quite match the sheer ear-wormery of the opening titles to "X-Men: The Animated Series." The beloved Fox Kids show didn't even need lyrics to embed itself in the collective cortex of a generation, who can surely recall its dynamic, synthesized tones in a split second.
Now, Disney has decided to tap into that reservoir of nostalgia with "X-Men '97," an animated streaming show that apes the original's distinctive visual style and picks up where its 1997 series finale left off. Everything we've seen in the lead-up to its release points to a faithful revival, with the easter egg-filled "X-Men '97" trailer promising a show that not only feels aesthetically akin to the original but brings back plenty of the Og voice actors.
Now, Disney has decided to tap into that reservoir of nostalgia with "X-Men '97," an animated streaming show that apes the original's distinctive visual style and picks up where its 1997 series finale left off. Everything we've seen in the lead-up to its release points to a faithful revival, with the easter egg-filled "X-Men '97" trailer promising a show that not only feels aesthetically akin to the original but brings back plenty of the Og voice actors.
- 3/20/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The Masked Singer was back this week with a new episode and four new contestants. There was one unmasking this week, as Afghan Hound lost in the Smackdown and revealed herself to be Savannah Chrisley from Chrisley Knows Best. However, one person who didn’t need to worry about the Smackdown is Miss Cloecatra.
Here is what we know about Miss Cleocatra and our guesses about who might be under the mask.
Miss Cleocatra On The Masked Singer
It was Wizard of Oz night on The Masked Singer and four new singers took the stage, with one going home at the end of the night. One of the new singers is Miss Clecatra. As her name indicates, the costume is a cat dressed like the iconic Cleopatra. Here is what happened on her first night on the reality TV show.
Miss Cleocatra came out and started Wizard of Oz night...
Here is what we know about Miss Cleocatra and our guesses about who might be under the mask.
Miss Cleocatra On The Masked Singer
It was Wizard of Oz night on The Masked Singer and four new singers took the stage, with one going home at the end of the night. One of the new singers is Miss Clecatra. As her name indicates, the costume is a cat dressed like the iconic Cleopatra. Here is what happened on her first night on the reality TV show.
Miss Cleocatra came out and started Wizard of Oz night...
- 3/14/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
“The Masked Singer” season 11 is packed full of talent. One of the best singers of the bunch made her debut on the March 13 episode of this hit reality competition series disguised as Miss Cleocatra. Her crystal clear sound was sustained throughout as she hit one high note after another in her searing cover of the Lena Horne classic “Stormy Weather.”
It was no surprise that the four judges — Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke — were wowed by this talent. We’ve been rewatching that first performance plus her clues package and have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Miss Cleocatra”?
We are convinced that Miss Cleocatra is the multi-talented Jenifer Lewis, who has a very distinctive voice, both when speaking and singing. Miss Clecocatra certainly sounded just like Lewis when she purred to host Nick Cannon, “You’re looking good,...
It was no surprise that the four judges — Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke — were wowed by this talent. We’ve been rewatching that first performance plus her clues package and have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Miss Cleocatra”?
We are convinced that Miss Cleocatra is the multi-talented Jenifer Lewis, who has a very distinctive voice, both when speaking and singing. Miss Clecocatra certainly sounded just like Lewis when she purred to host Nick Cannon, “You’re looking good,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
During a trip to the Serengeti in Tanzania, Black-ish star Jenifer Lewis experienced a devastating accident that she thought she might die. Lewis recently opened up exclusively to Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts to recall the moment. She was injured after falling 10 feet off her hotel balcony and into a dry ravine.
Jenifer Lewis in Dirty Laundry (2006)
The Sister Act star said that she went on the trip to celebrate the conclusion of the hit eight-season sitcom, which ran from 2014 to 2022. She said that after exploring nature in the Serengeti for a day, she fell off her hotel balcony and as a result, she couldn’t move.
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The actress, 67, is known for her prominent roles in hit sitcoms like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and A Different World.
Jenifer Lewis Had...
Jenifer Lewis in Dirty Laundry (2006)
The Sister Act star said that she went on the trip to celebrate the conclusion of the hit eight-season sitcom, which ran from 2014 to 2022. She said that after exploring nature in the Serengeti for a day, she fell off her hotel balcony and as a result, she couldn’t move.
SUGGESTEDThe Perfect Actor to Play Miles Morales Has Already Met Tom Holland and Kevin Feige on Red Carpet
The actress, 67, is known for her prominent roles in hit sitcoms like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and A Different World.
Jenifer Lewis Had...
- 3/13/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Spotted: A former Gossip Girl returning to The CW.
Leighton Meester will star in Good Cop/Bad Cop, a procedural dramedy co-production between The CW, The Roku Channel and Australia’s Stan.
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Created by John Quaintance (Reboot, Will & Grace), the eight-episode series centers around Lou (Meester) and Henry (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s Luke Cook), “an odd couple...
Leighton Meester will star in Good Cop/Bad Cop, a procedural dramedy co-production between The CW, The Roku Channel and Australia’s Stan.
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Created by John Quaintance (Reboot, Will & Grace), the eight-episode series centers around Lou (Meester) and Henry (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s Luke Cook), “an odd couple...
- 3/11/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
De La Soul’s Posdnuos and Maseo will dive into their own history on a special new five-part series, Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul. The show premieres tomorrow, March 5, with new episodes airing Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Music 1 at 2 p.m. Et/11 a.m. Pt.
Art Official Intelligence Radio will feature Posdnuos and Maseo retracing their story, discussing the legacy and influence of De La Soul, honoring late bandmate Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and sharing a mix of De La Soul rarities, demos, and hits during the “DemoListen” segment.
Art Official Intelligence Radio will feature Posdnuos and Maseo retracing their story, discussing the legacy and influence of De La Soul, honoring late bandmate Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and sharing a mix of De La Soul rarities, demos, and hits during the “DemoListen” segment.
- 3/4/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
In one of the best episodes of The Vince Staples Show – a dark Netflix comedy following the fictionalized life of the titular rapper – Vince slowly but surely leverages a bank robbery he’s caught in the crosshairs of to his advantage. Perhaps this quiet doggedness is autobiographical; in reality, Vince Staples has been actively trying to produce his own television show for about eight years, finally getting it over the line with its Feb. 15 premiere.
“I feel like a lot of the time we want to do things but kind...
“I feel like a lot of the time we want to do things but kind...
- 2/15/2024
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
You’d be excused if you didn’t notice that Netflix recently added the forgotten sitcom My Wife and Kids to its servers. With the labor stoppages over and TV back up and running once again, streaming services are pushing full steam ahead to get regularly scheduled programming back on the market. It doesn’t seem like there would be any room for a show more known for its Nick at Nite run than its original broadcast on ABC, but anyone who ignores the Damon Wayans-centered sitcom is missing out on one of the funniest, most chaotic comedies of the 2000s.
At first glance, My Wife and Kids looks like your typical comedian vehicle from around this time period. So many stand-up comics got their own network sitcom that the genre turned into TV junk food during the late 20th century. Everybody Loves Raymond, Home Improvement, The King of Queens,...
At first glance, My Wife and Kids looks like your typical comedian vehicle from around this time period. So many stand-up comics got their own network sitcom that the genre turned into TV junk food during the late 20th century. Everybody Loves Raymond, Home Improvement, The King of Queens,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Iag has signed actor, director, and producer Tasha Smith for representation in all areas.
Most recently helming two episodes of both Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown and Peacock’s Fresh Prince reboot Bel-Air, Smith is also known for exec producing Starz’s hit series Bmf alongside 50 Cent.
50 isn’t the only Iag client with whom she has a strong connection. She’s also directed and produced with notables including Mary J. Blige, Russell Hornsby, Terrence Howard, Lil Meech and Da’Vinchi, to name a few.
Last seen starring opposite Michelle Buteau on Netflix comedy series Survival of the Thickest, Smith prior to that appeared in Why Did I Get Married? and its sequel Why Did I Get Married, Too?, reprising her role from the films in Tyler Perry’s spin-off series For Better or Worse on OWN, for which she earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.
Most recently helming two episodes of both Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown and Peacock’s Fresh Prince reboot Bel-Air, Smith is also known for exec producing Starz’s hit series Bmf alongside 50 Cent.
50 isn’t the only Iag client with whom she has a strong connection. She’s also directed and produced with notables including Mary J. Blige, Russell Hornsby, Terrence Howard, Lil Meech and Da’Vinchi, to name a few.
Last seen starring opposite Michelle Buteau on Netflix comedy series Survival of the Thickest, Smith prior to that appeared in Why Did I Get Married? and its sequel Why Did I Get Married, Too?, reprising her role from the films in Tyler Perry’s spin-off series For Better or Worse on OWN, for which she earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.
- 2/1/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Nia Long will play Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson, in director Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biographical drama about the King of Pop.
It’s been previously announced that Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson will play the eponymous musician while Colman Domingo will portray the family’s patriarch, Joe Jackson.
“Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career,” Fuqua said in a statement. “I’ve been a fan for a long time because her characters stay with you. I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a woman who was the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during its best and its most turbulent times.”
“Michael” is expected to chronicle the singer’s complicated legacy. According to the logline, the story will portray a “brilliant yet complicated man” who became known as one of the greatest performers of all time.
It’s been previously announced that Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson will play the eponymous musician while Colman Domingo will portray the family’s patriarch, Joe Jackson.
“Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career,” Fuqua said in a statement. “I’ve been a fan for a long time because her characters stay with you. I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a woman who was the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during its best and its most turbulent times.”
“Michael” is expected to chronicle the singer’s complicated legacy. According to the logline, the story will portray a “brilliant yet complicated man” who became known as one of the greatest performers of all time.
- 1/30/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Attica and Tembi Locke are re-teaming for another TV series.
The siblings, who already adapted Tembi’s memoir as the Netflix series From Scratch, have signed an overall deal with Universal Television and set up their first project under the pact: an adaptation of Attica’s novel Bluebird, Bluebird.
The drama, which does not yet have a network/platform attached, revolves around Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger who is deeply ambivalent about growing up Black in the lone star state and was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could — until duty called him home.
The Lockes will co-write and exec produce the series alongside Richard Abate, Jermaine Johnson and Will Rowbotham for 3 Arts Entertainment.
“From our first meeting with Universal Television, we felt instant creative alignment,” said Attica and Tembi Locke. “As authors, we understand storytelling across different formats and platforms.
The siblings, who already adapted Tembi’s memoir as the Netflix series From Scratch, have signed an overall deal with Universal Television and set up their first project under the pact: an adaptation of Attica’s novel Bluebird, Bluebird.
The drama, which does not yet have a network/platform attached, revolves around Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger who is deeply ambivalent about growing up Black in the lone star state and was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could — until duty called him home.
The Lockes will co-write and exec produce the series alongside Richard Abate, Jermaine Johnson and Will Rowbotham for 3 Arts Entertainment.
“From our first meeting with Universal Television, we felt instant creative alignment,” said Attica and Tembi Locke. “As authors, we understand storytelling across different formats and platforms.
- 1/18/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Consider the opening scene from Marvel‘s Eternals. A teenage boy picks up a power drill and switches it on. As the whirring of the motor intensifies, the boy puts the drill to his ear and slowly, methodically. pushes it in.
What? You don’t remember that scene? Probably because it comes not from the 2021 movie Eternals, but from the 2015 television show Eternals. Moreover, it comes from a treatment from writer John Ridley, who had been hired by Marvel to develop the show, which never came to fruition.
Unlike Inhumans, another unpopular Jack Kirby tale about an anti-social group of superpowered weirdos, which was announced as a movie but became a TV series, Eternals began as a television program before it transitioned to a movie. A veteran of television, movies (winner of the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for 12 Years a Slave), and comics, Ridley seemed like the perfect person...
What? You don’t remember that scene? Probably because it comes not from the 2021 movie Eternals, but from the 2015 television show Eternals. Moreover, it comes from a treatment from writer John Ridley, who had been hired by Marvel to develop the show, which never came to fruition.
Unlike Inhumans, another unpopular Jack Kirby tale about an anti-social group of superpowered weirdos, which was announced as a movie but became a TV series, Eternals began as a television program before it transitioned to a movie. A veteran of television, movies (winner of the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for 12 Years a Slave), and comics, Ridley seemed like the perfect person...
- 1/4/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
As the 50th anniversary of hip-hop comes to a close, the Recording Academy has one last trick up its sleeve to honor the pillars of the culture.
The Academy joins forces with CBS for “A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” an aural spectacular that’s as much an ode to the culture as it is a documentation of it. Throughout the two-hour special, rappers and DJs from all walks of life come together to celebrate what started in the Bronx in the 1970s and spread across the world, charting its impact through a strong lineup of rappers, beatboxers, dancers, DJs and presenters.
The special, filmed at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater on Nov, 8, features a laundry list of performers spanning both decades and regions. Just a sampling of the artists: Queen Latifah, Common, Public Enemy, Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Mc Lyte, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri, Yg, Too Short, E-40, De La Soul,...
The Academy joins forces with CBS for “A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” an aural spectacular that’s as much an ode to the culture as it is a documentation of it. Throughout the two-hour special, rappers and DJs from all walks of life come together to celebrate what started in the Bronx in the 1970s and spread across the world, charting its impact through a strong lineup of rappers, beatboxers, dancers, DJs and presenters.
The special, filmed at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater on Nov, 8, features a laundry list of performers spanning both decades and regions. Just a sampling of the artists: Queen Latifah, Common, Public Enemy, Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Mc Lyte, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri, Yg, Too Short, E-40, De La Soul,...
- 12/10/2023
- by Steven J. Horowitz
- Variety Film + TV
In a sign of how serious the cost-cutting efforts are at Condé Nast, The New Yorker has parted ways with longtime contributor and satirist Andy Borowitz.
The humorist acknowledged the cuts on his Facebook page. “Dear readers, If I May Be Serious: Because of its financial difficulties, The New Yorker has been forced to cut costs. As a result, it has decided to stop publishing The Borowitz Report,” he wrote. “I want to thank my colleagues at The New Yorker who have made writing for it such an honor for the past 25 years. And I want to thank you, my readers, for your incredible enthusiasm and support. You’re the reason I do what I do, and when I figure out what I want to do next, you’ll be the first to know.”
Borowitz, who has written for the magazine since 1998, has penned his satirical column the Borowitz Report...
The humorist acknowledged the cuts on his Facebook page. “Dear readers, If I May Be Serious: Because of its financial difficulties, The New Yorker has been forced to cut costs. As a result, it has decided to stop publishing The Borowitz Report,” he wrote. “I want to thank my colleagues at The New Yorker who have made writing for it such an honor for the past 25 years. And I want to thank you, my readers, for your incredible enthusiasm and support. You’re the reason I do what I do, and when I figure out what I want to do next, you’ll be the first to know.”
Borowitz, who has written for the magazine since 1998, has penned his satirical column the Borowitz Report...
- 12/6/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When we reminisce about the ’90s, it’s hard not to get swept up in the wave of nostalgia that comes with remembering the era’s iconic sitcoms. A significant part of these shows’ charm was the bright-eyed child stars who captured our hearts with their on-screen antics. But where are these cherished personalities today? Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and catch up with the lives of these once pint-sized celebrities. Tatyana Ali The Fresh Prince of Bel Air From her memorable role as Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Tatyana Ali has come a long way. Not...
- 11/30/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Data released by Hub Research this week indicates 64% of streaming customers identify their new favorite show as an older release that they are watching for the first time.
Netflix’s decision to license “Suits” from Peacock was not guaranteed to be a success, let alone a record-breaking one. Licensing deals happen all the time, and there’s no way to be sure that a particular title will do any better or worse on its new streaming home than it did on its old one; but when a licensed title becomes a breakout hit on its acquiring platform, it can significant impacts for its new home.
New data released by Hub Research shows that 64% of streaming audiences say their new favorite show is one that has several seasons available, as opposed to being a brand-new release. Many respondents identified “Suits” as their top new title, which was only available on Peacock...
Netflix’s decision to license “Suits” from Peacock was not guaranteed to be a success, let alone a record-breaking one. Licensing deals happen all the time, and there’s no way to be sure that a particular title will do any better or worse on its new streaming home than it did on its old one; but when a licensed title becomes a breakout hit on its acquiring platform, it can significant impacts for its new home.
New data released by Hub Research shows that 64% of streaming audiences say their new favorite show is one that has several seasons available, as opposed to being a brand-new release. Many respondents identified “Suits” as their top new title, which was only available on Peacock...
- 11/16/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Will Smith‘s rep is shutting down an unsubstantiated claim that was made about his personal life.
If you didn’t see, a video went viral of a man named Brother Bilaal, who claims he was a former personal assistant to Will, in an interview with Tasha K. Brother Bilaal alleged he walked in on Will and actor Duane Martin, who appeared in an episode of Fresh Prince, having sexual relations. You can see an image of Will and Duane from 2003 to the left.
Keep reading to find out more…
In the interview, Brother Bilaal claimed, “I opened the door to Duane’s dressing room and that’s when I see Duane having anal sex with Will. There was a couch and Will was bent over the couch and Duane was standing up killing him, murdering him. It was murder in there.”
About this allegation, Will‘s rep told TMZ,...
If you didn’t see, a video went viral of a man named Brother Bilaal, who claims he was a former personal assistant to Will, in an interview with Tasha K. Brother Bilaal alleged he walked in on Will and actor Duane Martin, who appeared in an episode of Fresh Prince, having sexual relations. You can see an image of Will and Duane from 2003 to the left.
Keep reading to find out more…
In the interview, Brother Bilaal claimed, “I opened the door to Duane’s dressing room and that’s when I see Duane having anal sex with Will. There was a couch and Will was bent over the couch and Duane was standing up killing him, murdering him. It was murder in there.”
About this allegation, Will‘s rep told TMZ,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Now, this is a story all about how the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff will reunite for A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop.
The live concert special, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 pm Et/8 pm Pt on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, will feature an on-stage reunion between Will Smith and Jeffrey Allen Townes (aka DJ Jazzy Jeff), who collaborated musically on hits like “Summertime” and co-starred together in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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The live concert special, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 pm Et/8 pm Pt on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, will feature an on-stage reunion between Will Smith and Jeffrey Allen Townes (aka DJ Jazzy Jeff), who collaborated musically on hits like “Summertime” and co-starred together in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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- 11/1/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Unlike other TV comics of his generation, the late Friends actor could never transfer his small-screen fame to cinema – the film industry was the worse for it
‘An alcoholic from the age of 14’: Matthew Perry’s troubled life and foreshadowed death
Dr Doug Ross from TV’s ER made it in the movies. Wisecracking, balding private detective David Addison from TV’s Moonlighting made it in the movies. West Philadelphia-born-and-raised-kid Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air made it in the movies.
So why not Chandler Bing? Why couldn’t Matthew Perry, that brilliant performer whose glorious TV character became everyone’s ideal friend and the very dating-app epitome of Gsoh, have joined George Clooney, Bruce Willis and Will Smith in the cinema? Or as a shrewd, smart writer, could Perry have followed Richie Cunningham from TV’s Happy Days – director Ron Howard – for a career behind the camera?...
‘An alcoholic from the age of 14’: Matthew Perry’s troubled life and foreshadowed death
Dr Doug Ross from TV’s ER made it in the movies. Wisecracking, balding private detective David Addison from TV’s Moonlighting made it in the movies. West Philadelphia-born-and-raised-kid Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air made it in the movies.
So why not Chandler Bing? Why couldn’t Matthew Perry, that brilliant performer whose glorious TV character became everyone’s ideal friend and the very dating-app epitome of Gsoh, have joined George Clooney, Bruce Willis and Will Smith in the cinema? Or as a shrewd, smart writer, could Perry have followed Richie Cunningham from TV’s Happy Days – director Ron Howard – for a career behind the camera?...
- 10/30/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Richard Roundtree, known for his role as Shaft in the series of films, died at the age of 81. The actor has left a legacy in both film and television for generations to come.
Roundtree made his debut in film as John Shaft in Shaft about a private detective who is hired by a mobster to help rescue his daughter who was kidnapped by Italian mobsters. The actor would go on to reprise his role of Shaft in the sequels Shaft’s Big Score (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973). A reboot of Shaft starring Samuel L. Jackson was released in 2000 with Roundtree appearing as “Uncle” Shaft. Roundtree also played the role in the short-lived CBS series.
Other films in which Roundtree appeared in include Embassy (1972), Earthquake (1974), Man Friday (1975), Diamonds (1975), Escape to Athena (1979), City Heat (1984), George of the Jungle (1997), What Men Want (2019) and The Haunting of the Mary Celeste (2020), just to name a few.
Roundtree made his debut in film as John Shaft in Shaft about a private detective who is hired by a mobster to help rescue his daughter who was kidnapped by Italian mobsters. The actor would go on to reprise his role of Shaft in the sequels Shaft’s Big Score (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973). A reboot of Shaft starring Samuel L. Jackson was released in 2000 with Roundtree appearing as “Uncle” Shaft. Roundtree also played the role in the short-lived CBS series.
Other films in which Roundtree appeared in include Embassy (1972), Earthquake (1974), Man Friday (1975), Diamonds (1975), Escape to Athena (1979), City Heat (1984), George of the Jungle (1997), What Men Want (2019) and The Haunting of the Mary Celeste (2020), just to name a few.
- 10/25/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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