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
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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
Point Road Productions, a full-service production company led by filmmaker Billy Raftery and NBA legend Grant Hill, has announced a new slate of projects. The company provides gap financing and development funds and is incubating a slate of high-profile, socially conscious, and character-driven documentaries and scripted projects set to launch in Q4 2023 and 2024.
Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays the role of Carrie Bradshaw in the show And Just Like That…, has finally spoken up about Kim Cattrall’s surprise cameo in the show. The two actresses have had a well-known feud that has been making headlines for years. In an interview with The Daily Mail, Parker mentioned that Cattrall’s
Australian streaming service Stan has announced the renewal of its output deal with Lionsgate. Under the new agreement, Stan will have first-run rights to a variety of shows, including the upcoming CIA thriller series Gray, which stars Patricia Clarkson, Lydia West, and Rupert Everett. Other shows included in the deal are Son of a Critch,
Hilary Duff, star of How I Met Your Father on Hulu, recently recalled a moment from her teenage years on Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire during the latest season of the How I Met Your Mother spinoff. In the scene, a flashback from Lizzie McGuire appeared, serving as a nod to fans who were disappointed that
Disney+ released a documentary about the life of Stan Lee, the editor of Marvel Comics. However, the documentary has received criticism from Neal Kirby, the son of Lee’s co-creator, Jack Kirby. Neal Kirby and his daughter, Jillian Kirby, posted a series of tweets expressing their dissatisfaction with the documentary. Credit for Creating Marvel Characters Neal
Michael Chiklis, best known for his role in “The Shield”, recently directed two episodes of Fox’s anthology series “Accused” after playing the lead in the pilot episode. In an interview with Deadline, Chiklis discussed working on the episodes “Scott’s Story” and “Jack’s Story”, which both tackle sensitive and controversial issues in America. Chiklis admitted to