‘The Queen Latifah Show’ Renewed for Season 2
The Queen will continue her reign: The syndicated daytime talk offering “The Queen Latifah Show” has been renewed for a second season. See video: Dolly Parton Raps About Her Rack, Mocks Miley Cyrus on...
View ArticleEvander Holyfield: Being Gay Is Like a Handicap (Video)
Perhaps Evander Holyfield can follow up his current run on “Celebrity Big Brother” with a stint on “Duck Dynasty.” The retired boxer is catching heat after making anti-gay statements on the UK version...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence, Robert Downey Jr., Jimmy Fallon to Present at Golden Globes
Robert Downey Jr., Jennifer Lawrence, Jimmy Fallon and Julie Bowen will be among the presenters at the 71st Golden Globe Awards, organizers said Monday. Kevin Bacon, Laura Dern, Colin Farrell, Mila...
View ArticleSundance Channel Sets Jason Momoa’s ‘Red Road’ Debut for February (Video)
“Game of Thrones” star Jason Momoa returns to the small screen on Sundance Channel’s new original series, “The Red Road,” on February 27 at 9/8c. From writer Aaron Guzikowski (“Contraband,”...
View ArticleWill Smith on Late ‘Fresh Prince’ Co-Star James Avery: ‘Every Young Man Needs...
Will Smith has weighed in on the death of his “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” co-star James Avery, who died Dec. 31 at age 68. The “Men in Black” star expressed his appreciation for Avery, who played Smith’s...
View ArticleNBC News Denies Report Ann Curry Is Leaving
NBC News says a report that Ann Curry’s contract won’t be renewed is “completely untrue.” “It’s completely untrue, and, as a matter of fact, she’s going on a big assignment for NBC News this week,” a...
View ArticleSurfer Alana Blanchard, Drift Racer Ryan Tuerck Lead Action Sports Channel...
Surfer Alana Blanchard and drift racer Ryan Tuerck star in two of action sports channel Network A’s most popular shows on YouTube. Now Network A is relying on them to help grow its personal website....
View ArticleMadonna’s Virtual Toast to New Year Includes Photo of 13-Year-Old Son With...
Is Madonna down with underage drinking? A recent Instagram post featuring her 13-year-old son, Rocco, holding a bottle of liquor suggests she might at least be open to the idea. See video: Lady Gaga on...
View ArticlePeter Lawson Joins Open Road Films’ Acquisitions Team Pre-Sundance
Peter Lawson has joined Open Road Films in the newly created position of executive VP of production and acquisitions, the company announced Monday. Lawson joins Open Road Films from Thunder Road,...
View ArticleABC Family Orders Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth and Ashley Tisdale Comedies to...
ABC Family has ordered two new comedies to series: Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth’s “Mystery Girls,” and Ashley Tisdale-produced “Young & Hungry.” Production will commence on both series in Los...
View ArticleFox’s 49ers vs. Packers Is Highest-Rated Wildcard Game in More Than 25 Years
Sunday’s NFL playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers truly put the “wild” in Wildcard, and was subsequently rewarded as the highest-rated game of its kind in more than 26...
View ArticleCan ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ Find Another Gear at the Box Office?
Executives at CBS Films knew back in February, when they bought the U.S. distribution rights to Ethan and Joel Coen’s “Inside Llewyn Davis” at Cannes, that they had a critical darling and a potential...
View Article‘Saturday Night Live’ Finds Its Black Female Cast Member: Sasheer Zamata
“Saturday Night Live” has hired Sasheer Zamata as a new cast member, following a search for a black female to join the ensemble, an individual with knowledge of the hire told TheWrap. Zamata, who began...
View ArticleNBC Gives Series Order to ‘Office’ Alum Craig Robinson’s Comedy
NBC is back in business with Craig Robinson, a network representative told TheWrap. It has given a six-episode series order to “Mr. Robinson.” “The Office” alum will star as a journeyman musician who...
View ArticleUTA Snags Gersh’s Douglas Edley to Bolster Touring Division (Exclusive)
UTA has hired Douglas Edley to bolster its touring and personal appearances division, the agency said Monday. Edley joins the agency from Gersh, where for 16 years he worked with comedians like Bo...
View Article‘Downton Abbey’ Season 4 Premiere Is Highest-Rated Drama Debut in PBS History
Sunday’s Season 4 premiere of “Downton Abbey” turned in the highest-rated drama debut in PBS history. An average audience of 10.2 million viewers tuned in for the opener, which boasted a 6.2 household...
View ArticleJonah Hill, Drake Hosting ‘SNL’ January Episodes
Jonah Hill will make his third pass as host of “Saturday Night Live” on the sketch comedy staple’s Jan. 25 episode, NBC said Monday. “The Wolf of Wall Street” star will be joined by U.K. band Bastille,...
View ArticleTLC’s ‘Escaping the Prophet’: Former FLDS Member Fights to Free Church...
On the heels of its series “Breaking the Faith,” TLC returns with another series focusing on the fascinating world of FLDS, an isolated community characterized by male dominance and polygamy, and the...
View ArticleWatch Michael Bay Bail on CES Presentation After Teleprompter Malfunction...
Michael Bay can handle acting divas and attackers wielding air conditioners — but ask him to ad-lib in front of a large audience and you’ll see another side of the “Transformers” director. Bay...
View ArticleSony Hires Jean Guerin to Run Media Relations for Its Film Studio
Sony Pictures has hired NBCUniversal executive Jean Guerin to handle media relations for its film division, according to two individuals with knowledge of her plans. Guerin fills the spot vacated by...
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