Emmy-winning actress Lynn Whitfield, known for her outstanding performance in “The Josephine Baker Story,” is set to join the cast of the highly anticipated sixth season of Showtime’s “The Chi.” The series, created and executive produced by Lena Waithe and her Hillman Grad banner, revolves around a group of South Side Chicago residents who find
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Viaplay, the popular streaming service, has announced the introduction of a new operating model in response to the ongoing economic downturn. This decision comes after the departure of Viaplay CEO Anders Jensen, who served for five years. Jensen’s position will be filled by former MTG CEO Jørgen Madsen Lindemann. Additionally, the streamer’s Swedish and Norwegian
Carly Reeves, niece of renowned actor Tom Hanks, experienced a dramatic meltdown on the second season of the popular ABC show Claim to Fame. Reeves was the first contestant to be eliminated after a fellow participant correctly guessed her famous relative. Hugo, the contestant in question, identified the park bench displayed on the clue wall,
The Famous Five, a beloved book series by Enid Blyton, will be adapted into a TV show by Drive director Nicholas Winding Refn for BBC and ZDF. The show will consist of three 90-minute features and has already been sold to France’s TF1. The Plot The Famous Five follows the adventures of five young explorers
Tom Holland, star of the Apple TV+ series “The Crowded Room,” has been candid about the mental toll that the show’s filming took on him. Despite this, Holland remains resilient in the face of criticism of the show. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 31%, “The Crowded Room” has not been well-received by critics, but
Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, a prominent figure in the Netflix docuseries Tiger King, has been convicted on four felony counts related to the purchase and sale of endangered animals in Virginia. He was accused of illegally purchasing endangered lion cubs for display and profit at his South Carolina zoo. Conviction Antle was convicted on two felony
The NBA Draft 2023 has set a new record for the highest viewership in history, according to Nielsen. The draft’s first round garnered an average of 4,928,000 viewers across ESPN and ABC, a 24% increase from last year’s first round on both platforms. The draft’s peak viewership was achieved in the 8 p.m. ET quarter
Kim Kardashian, reality TV star and actress, has come under fire after tweeting during the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. Kardashian was on set for the 12th season of American Horror Story, one of several Ryan Murphy productions that have continued filming during the strike. The Tweet That Sparked Controversy On Friday, Kardashian
An autopsy report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner has revealed that actor Adam Rich died from an accidental fentanyl overdose in January. The report also stated that Rich had nontoxic levels of alcohol and lorazepam, the generic version of Ativan, in his bloodstream. Rich, who was best known for his role in the
Reports of a potential licensing deal between HBO and Netflix rival have sparked mixed reactions. While some industry experts consider the move as a step towards streaming profitability and increasing residuals for creatives, others see it as the sale of crown jewels by Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav to hit his savings targets. The