EXCLUSIVE: Copenhagen’s Podimo just made some eye-catching moves in the podcast space, as it seeks to build out a European content empire. We can reveal the podcast company has acquired Germany’s Arc.Studio for an undisclosed amount, and hired several senior entertainment and tech execs, including former Netflix EMEA unscripted production chief Jason Crosby, ex-BBC exec … Read more
Michiel Huisman has been tapped as the male lead opposite Taylor Schilling in NBC‘s crime drama pilot What The Dead Know, from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. Written by Beth Rinehart, the procedural is based on former New York City death investigator Barbara Butcher’s memoir of the same name. … Read more
Noah Beck, an actor known for his work in Tubi’s popular YA romance franchise Sidelined, has landed a series regular role in the new Baywatch TV series from Fox and Fremantle. Beck will play Luke, a rookie lifeguard, and the youngest in a family of firefighters who chose the beach over the firehouse. Luke is … Read more
Ye today announced his first performance in well over a year. His last public show was a “Listening Experience” for his album Vultures In Haikou, China. That happened on September 15, 2024. Since then, it’s been a rocky road for the hip-hip superstar formerly known as Kanye West. Early last year, Ye announced he had … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Fabrizio Guido, Lisa Gilroy, Myra Lucretia Taylor and Dustin Ybarra have joined Amazon MGM Studios’ untitled Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant romantic comedy. Merchant as we told you directs and co-wrote with John Butler. The story follows a workaholic Brit employed at an upscale New York hotel (Merchant) who needs a wife for appearances. … Read more
Quentin Tarantino today fired back at Rosanna Arquette‘s recent critique of Pulp Fiction, specifically Tarantino’s frequent use of the N-word. “I hope the publicity you’re getting from 132 different media outlets writing your name and printing your picture was worth disrespecting me and a film I remember quite clearly you were thrilled to be a … Read more
After being upped to series regular for the forthcoming fourth season of The Diplomat, Bradley Whitford is teasing what’s next for his character on the Netflix political thriller drama. While on the red carpet for the premiere of the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, the Get Out alum previewed the arc for … Read more
KJ WILLIS, 35 | John Legend was the first coach to turn his chair for Willis’ joyful delivery of Bobby Brown’s “Toni.” (Oh, you question the joy? Take it up with Legend, who’s probably still giving Willis praise hands from his swivel chair.) As Willis proceeded to effortlessly cruise through the song, Kelly Clarkson could … Read more
The stars of Heated Rivalry are speaking out about online hatred and fandom bigotry. Co-stars Hudson Williams, François Arnaud and Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova shared statements on their respective social media platforms condemning prejudiced statements from supposed fans and calling for respectful behavior. “Don’t call yourself a fan if you share racist/homophobic/biphobic/misogynistic/ageist/ableist/parasocial/bigoted comments of any kind,” … Read more
ABC Just when we thought singing competition shows couldn’t get any more emotionally manipulative, “American Idol” introduced the ‘Ohana Round, forcing the Top 30 to sing tributes directly to their loved ones in the audience — and we’re sad to say that some of our favorite competitors … Read more