Television
At CultureCon New York, Jennifer Hudson experienced a full-circle moment when she walked through her own “Spirit Tunnel,” a tradition made famous by The Jennifer Hudson Show. Usually reserved for her guests, the tunnel—where staff clap, chant, and cheer—symbolizes joy, celebration, and inclusion. As Hudson made her entrance, fans erupted, mirroring the warmth she brings […]
A milestone moment: sisters Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad—both directing stalwarts—marked “Grey’s Anatomy” hitting 450 episodes. Allen, an executive producer, frequent director, and on-screen force as Dr. Catherine Fox since Season 12, shared a set photo of the pair in director’s chairs as Rashad helmed an episode. The celebration, with Shonda Rhimes, Meg Marinis, Betsy […]
Viola Davis has officially been inducted into the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame, joining legends like Ryan Murphy and Conan O’Brien. The EGOT winner reflected on her career during the ceremony at LA Live, emphasizing the importance of telling everyday people’s stories. From roles in “How to Get Away with Murder” to “Fences” and “Ma […]
CBS has renewed Beyond the Gates, the first daytime soap with a majority Black cast, for a second season. Launched in February, the show has been praised for celebrating Black culture and spotlighting underrepresented voices in soap operas. Created with input from audience data showing Black women’s engagement with daytime TV, the series pays homage […]
According To All Hip Hop, after years of steady collaboration and creative investment across television, film and live entertainment, Snoop Dogg secured a sweeping multi-year deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner. The partnership cements Snoop’s growing influence within the entertainment giant, with projects spanning scripted content, sports programming and streaming. The agreement […]
Warner Bros. cancels two court shows, ‘Judge Mathis’ and ‘The People’s Court.’ The company ended two popular daytime court shows due to the challenging market in the daytime syndication landscape. ‘Judge Mathis’ premiered in 1998 and aired for 24 seasons. In 2018, the show won a Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding legal/courtroom program. ‘Judge Mathis’ was also […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is done with Starz. In a series of posts on social media, and a reps for Jackson confirmed to Deadline that he did not renew his agreement with Starz. He is believed to be entertaining multiple offers from streamers and studios for his G-Unit Film & Television, whose current slate includes […]
Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle, and George Clooney are just a few of the Hollywood stars co-founding a public film school in Los Angeles. The star-studded advisory board is spearheading a magnet program to provide students with curriculum, and practical training. Plus, Internships centered around the television and film production industry. Superintendent Austin Beutner said the initiative […]
Businesswoman and former supermodel, Tyra Banks will be replacing Tom Bergeron as the new host of Dancing With The Stars. She will also be an executive producer for the show, according to a statement from ABC Studios. In media release, Banks said: “Tom has set a powerful stage and I’m excited to continue the legacy […]
Congratulations to TV Producer Shonda Rhimes for being inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame!!
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