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Cynthia Erivo will be in the spotlight during the 2025 Oscars as she’s a nominee for Wicked and also performing songs from the film. Viewers will want to know more about her life, including her relationship status.

The 38-year-old actress won a Tony, Grammy and Emmy for her performance in the Broadway musical The Color Purple and she also received two Oscar nominations for her work on the movie Harriet.

Now, Cynthia has another Oscar nomination for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked Part One.

So, is Cynthia dating anyone or married in real life? We have the scoop on her dating history!

Keep reading to find out more…

Who are Cynthia Erivo’s ex-boyfriends?

Cynthia has two previous boyfriends who she’s talked about before in the media. She dated British theatre actor Dean John-Wilson (pictured above) from 2013 to 2017 and she dated Mario Martinez from 2017 to 2019.

In 2021, Cynthia came...

Lena Waithe is scrubbing into Grey’s Anatomy: The Emmy winner is set to appear in two episodes of the ABC medical drama, beginning Thursday, March 13.

According to Deadline, Waithe will play Dr. Evynn Moore, a former student of Debbie Allen’s Catherine Fox. Brilliant and resourceful, Dr. Moore comes to Grey Sloan for Fox’s help on a case that involves her wife (played by Run the World’s Andrea Bordeaux).

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Hallmark Channel When Calls The Heart spoilers and updates reveal Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow) and Nathan Grant’s (Kevin McGarry) date night turns into an undercover mission!

In this upcoming Sunday’s episode, “Dance The Night Away” the couple starts out for a night of dancing at a jazz party and winds up discussing Nathan’s case involving an illegal coin.

Elizabeth And Nathan Start Out Appearing To Have A Great Time

While we can’t provide a full recap of the episode just yet, it’s clear that Elizabeth and Nathan are in for an exciting time. They’ll get a chance to connect at a party, though it’s likely not the kind of date they envisioned.

If you check out the official YouTube channel for the show, you’ll find an extended sneak peek that reveals what’s in store.

In this clip, Elizabeth and Nathan discover...

Giveon doesn’t necessarily regret the time and effort he put into building a relationship that didn’t amount to anything, but let’s just say it isn’t something he’s rushing to experience again. “Twenties,” his first lead single in nearly three years, is a reclamation of authority over the musician’s own journey. Behind the scenes at the music video shoot for the record, Giveon explains how the simplistic approach to the video reflects his recent shift in focus and teases his upcoming album and accompanying tour.

The titular golfer played by Adam Sandler in the Netflix sequel Happy Gilmore 2 has a new support system.

Actress Kym Whitley has joined the cast of director Kyle Newacheck’s comedy feature that is set to premiere later this year on the streamer. Filming wrapped in December on the movie that sees Sandler reprising his role as the long-driving phenom that he originated in Universal’s 1996 film Happy Gilmore.

Whitley will play a friend to Happy Gilmore. Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen and Ben Stiller are among the performers returning from the original film, while new cast additions include Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Benny Safdie and Travis Kelce. Also reprising his role from the first movie is Dennis Dugan, who directed the original Happy Gilmore and executive produces the sequel.

Returning to produce Happy Gilmore 2 are Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Robert Simonds and Jack Giarraputo. Sandler and Herlihy wrote the...

Hearties did a double take when Edie debuted in Season 12 of When Calls the Heart. They noticed that she looked like another character who’s making her return to Hope Valley.

Uncanny Resemblance

Hearties first learned about Edie (Miranda MacDougall) in Episode 2 of Wcth entitled “You Get What You Give.” Some are remarking that she looks like Fiona Miller (Kayla Wallace). It could be possible that there’s a link between these two ladies.

“I did a double take with the actress Miranda MacDoogle [Sic] and she looks a lot like Kayla Wallce–could be her cousin she looks so similar. Both are lovely women,” the original poster wrote on Reddit.

Hearties are wondering whether this casting was intentional. “I see it! She’s very pretty. They both are,” one Redditor responded. “Oh, I’m sure they’ve considered any and all of the single women. I’m ok with him & Fiona.

Cynthia Erivo‘s star is on the rise thanks to her role as Elphaba in the Wicked movie and many will want to know more about her life, including her relationship status.

The 37-year-old actress won a Tony, Grammy and Emmy for her performance in the Broadway musical The Color Purple and she also received two Oscar nominations for her work on the movie Harriet.

Now, Cynthia is expected to get another Oscar nomination for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked Part One.

So, is Cynthia dating anyone or married in real life? We have the scoop on her dating history!

Keep reading to find out more…

Who are Cynthia Erivo’s ex-boyfriends?

Cynthia has two previous boyfriends who she’s talked about before in the media. She dated British theatre actor Dean John-Wilson (pictured above) from 2013 to 2017 and she dated Mario Martinez from 2017 to 2019.

In 2021, Cynthia came out as...

Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe are enjoying the best of Broadway!

The Wicked actress and her longtime partner stepped out for the opening night performance of the new Gypsy production on Thursday night (December 19) at the Majestic Theatre in New York City.

Cynthia and Lena caught Audra McDonald‘s performance as Mama Rose in the beloved musical.

While on the carpet, Cynthia met up with Broadway legend Tovah Feldshuh, who most recently appeared in the Netflix comedy series Nobody Wants This.

Keep reading to find out more…

Cynthia has been in a relationship with writer and comedian Lena for years. While they’ve known each other since at least 2018, relationship rumors didn’t start until around 2021.

You might know Lena as the creator of the Showtime series The Chi and the BET comedy shows Boomerang and Twenties. She’s also a comedian who has been seen in the Netflix series Master of None.

Colman Domingo delivers a modern-day “The Fugitive”-style paranoid thriller with Netflix’s new limited series “The Madness.” The “Rustin” and “Euphoria” star takes on the role of Muncie Daniels, a lauded CNN commentator who finds his spotlight turned against him when he stumbles onto the dead body of a high-profile white supremacist and winds up getting framed for the crime. With mysterious, seemingly ultra-powerful forces aligning against him, Muncie has to uncover the truth behind the convoluted web of money, politics and murder that led him there.

The eight-episode series surrounds Domingo with an ensemble full of familiar actors, so if you’re wondering where you’ve seen them before, here’s a handy guide to the cast and characters of “The Madness.”

Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels in “The Madness” (Netflix) Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels

Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo plays Muncie Daniels, a high-profile author and CNN...

Cynthia Erivo is just one award away from achieving Egot status, but many people will first be introduced to her through the Wicked movie and many will want to know more about her life, including her relationship status.

The 37-year-old actress won a Tony, Grammy and Emmy for her performance in the Broadway musical The Color Purple and she also received two Oscar nominations for her work on the movie Harriet.

Now, Cynthia is expected to get another Oscar nomination for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked Part One.

So, is Cynthia dating anyone or married in real life? We have the scoop on her dating history!

Keep reading to find out more…

Who are Cynthia Erivo’s ex-boyfriends?

Cynthia has two previous boyfriends who she’s talked about before in the media. She dated British theatre actor Dean John-Wilson (pictured above) from 2013 to 2017 and she dated Mario Martinez from...

The new Disney Dreamlight Valley theme has been announced and it has nothing to do with the spooky season in October. The game releases a new theme, character, or Star Path about every two months. The next theme is officially on the way, though the news is receiving a mixed reaction from the community.

October 2024's Dreamlight Valley update will be focused on the jungle and The Lion King, according to a post from Disney Dreamlight Valley on X. The update will add the confirmed Timon and Pumbaa to the game, as well as a new story, decor items, outfits, and more.

Return to Disney's The Lion King Realm in our next free update - filled with 2 new friends and even more surprises.Check back tomorrow for another Developer Update Video for all the details and maybe a launch date pic.twitter.com/Wz1qSoJj9A Disney Dreamlight Valley (@DisneyDLV...

Back in 2022, Get Out, Us, and Nope writer/director Jordan Peele‘s production company Monkeypaw Productions acquired the genre film pitch Goat from writers Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, the plan being that Peele would be producing Goat as part of Monkeypaw’s overall deal with Universal Pictures. The sports-related horror project made its way through production under the title Him earlier this year, and now – even though the movie won’t be reaching theatres until September 19, 2025 – the finished product has been given its rating from the Motion Picture Association ratings board. Him has been rated R for strong/bloody violence, language throughout, sexual material, nudity and some drug use.

Justin Tipping – who made his feature directorial debut with the 2016 drama Kicks – directed the film, with lead roles going to Marlon Wayans (Scary Movie), Tyriq Withers (The Game), and Julia Fox (Uncut Gems).

Akers and Bronkie’s script centers on...

Emmy winner Colman Domingo isn't quite done collaborating with Netflix just yet. After starring in the 2023 Netflix biographical drama film Rustin, Domingo is set to star in a new conspiracy thriller series for the streamer called The Madness. It's slated to be released this Thanksgiving, so make sure to add this show to your watchlist!

The Madness is an upcoming Netflix limited series created by Stephen Belber. Belber also serves as co-showrunner with executive producer VJ Boyd. Clément Virgo is signed on as the director and is an executive producer as well. Other executive producers include Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kaitlin Dahill. Additionally, Chernin Entertainment is the production company behind the eight-episode series.

In The Madness, Domingo takes on the role of media pundit Muncie Daniels, who finds himself having to fight for his life and prove his innocence after he accidentally stumbles upon a murder in the woods of the Poconos mountains.

Downton Abbey 3 is diving into the Great Depression, potentially changing the Crawleys' luxurious lifestyle forever. The financial crisis may force the family to bid farewell to their staff and opulent ways, leading to uncertain futures. Lady Mary and family's future at Downton Abbey is at risk, as the iconic estate may not survive the tumultuous times ahead.

Downton Abbey has captured the hearts of audiences for years, due in part to its ability to blend history with fiction. Its classy early 20th-century aesthetic, lavish wealth, and, of course, Downton Abbey's Crawley family tree is full of intriguing characters. The television series lasted for six seasons and has already released two movies. Now, Downton Abbey 3 is officially in production and is filming the last scenes of the Crawleys and their staff. It will be the franchise's previous film, but it will undoubtedly be an exciting time for long-time viewers...

Ghost have surprise released their new song “The Future Is a Foreign Land” as part of the soundtrack to the band’s new big-screen movie, Rite Here Rite Now.

The track is being billed as a “1969-era Ghost song” in the vein of previous singles “Mary on a Cross” and “Kiss the Go-Goat,” and “written” by Papa Nihil. The lyrics make references to a future that includes 1984 and 2024.

The movie Rite Here Rite Now — which combines a narrative story with concert footage — began screening in cinemas worldwide on Thursday night (June 20th). The film will continue its limited theatrical release over the next week, with participating theaters and showtimes listed here.

The full soundtrack to Rite Here Rite Now will arrive on July 26th, with pre-orders available here. The rest of the 18-song soundtrack is made up of live performances recorded at the Kia Forum for the movie.

As of now,...

Exclusive: Activist Artists Management has signed Jojo T. Gibbs, the actress, writer, producer and stand-up comedian best known for her starring role in Lena Waithe’s semi-autobiographical BET series Twenties, for representation. Bernie Cahill and Grant Pennel will run point for the client.

Airing for two seasons from 2020-2021, Twenties was a comedy-drama following the lives of three young women in their twenties as they navigated the challenges of adulthood in Los Angeles. Starring opposite Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham, Sophina Brown and Big Sean, Gibbs portrayed Hattie, a queer Black woman based on Waithe, who aspires to be a screenwriter.

Most recently seen in Alex Garland’s buzzy A24 pic Civil War, Gibbs’ other recent credits on the film side include Luc Besson’s Dogman opposite Caleb Landry Jones, Celine Song’s A24 Best Picture nominee Past Lives, Hulu’s Mimi Cave thriller Fresh, Amazon’s Something from Tiffany’s, and Cora Bora,...

Oscar winner Jordan Peele is the mastermind behind the smash hit horror films Get Out, Us and Nope. If you enjoyed those films, you'll be glad to know that Peele isn't done exploring the horror genre. He has a new horror flick slated to come out in the fall of next year, and it's called Him. More on this film below.

Previously titled Goat, Him is produced by Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions. Ian Cooper, Win Rosenfeld, and Jamal Watson also produce the film under the Monkeypaw Productions banner. David Kern and Monkeypaw’s Kate Oh are signed on as executive producers, while American television director and screenwriter Justin Tipping is helming the movie from a screenplay that was written by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie.

Tipping is best known for writing and directing the adventure film Kicks, and helming episodes of the TV shows The Chi, Twenties, Flatbush Misdemeanors and Joe vs. Carole.

Frameline has announced the line-up for the 48th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, otherwise known as Frameline48, which runs June 19-29.

Among the event’s 120 screenings are 16 world premieres, five North American premieres, three international premieres and eight US premieres.

Opening night events include a screening of music documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero. Alessandra Lacorazza’s debut feature, In the Summers, which was awarded Frameline’s Completion Fund Grant before going on the win the Grand Jury Prize US Dramatic at this year’s Sundance, will screen on the festival’s second night.

World premieres will include Daniel Ribeiro’s Perfect Endings,...

Reflecting on her career, Lena Waithe says, “I think about legacy a lot.” The writer-producer-actor, whose body of work includes creating Showtime drama The Chi and BET’s Twenties, has been on a steady upward trajectory since winning a primetime Emmy Award in 2017 for outstanding writing on Netflix’s Master of None. But for Waithe, success raised questions about where she was headed. “I didn’t know what I was actually trying to build. I wanted to have real agency over my career, but it was also not just about me, it’s about who I can work with.”

Together with Rishi Rajani, a studio exec who honed his skills at 20th Century Fox, UTA, Paradigm, and Studio 8, Waithe has created a multi-platform entertainment company that accomplishes both. At Hillman Grad Productions, Waithe and Rishi develop projects that often go against the industry grain, while also hiring up-and-coming talent...

Luc Besson directs DogMan, a character-driven thriller with Caleb Landry Jones in the lead role. The movie follows Doug's journey from abuse to becoming a master of dogs and performing in a drag show. Jones and Gibbs discuss their unique experiences working with Besson on the film.

Luc Besson returns to the director's chair with another unique take on the character-driven thriller genre with DogMan. The movie serves as Besson's first directorial effort in five years, with his previous being the 2019 action-thriller Anna. The French filmmaker is best known for his action genre efforts, having directed the likes of La Femme Nikita, Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element, and the Scarlett Johansson-led Lucy, while also penning the scripts for Taxi, Jason Statham's Transporter trilogy and Liam Neeson's Taken, among many others.

The movie sees Besson returning to his Léon past as he's crafted a character-driven story with loose thriller elements revolving around Doug,...

A year and a half ago, Get Out, Us, and Nope writer/director Jordan Peele‘s production company Monkeypaw Productions acquired the genre film pitch Goat from writers Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, the plan being that Peele would be producing Goat as part of Monkeypaw’s overall deal with Universal Pictures. Now the sports-related horror project is finally making its way toward production, and in recent weeks we’ve learned that Justin Tipping – who made his feature directorial debut with the 2016 drama Kicks – will be directing the film, with lead roles going to Marlon Wayans (Scary Movie) and Tyriq Withers (The Game). Now Deadline reports that the female lead role has gone to Julia Fox.

Deadline also says that Fox is “best known for her New York Times best-selling book Down the Drain“, while the description for that book (you can pick up a copy Here) says, “Julia Fox...

A year and a half ago, Get Out, Us, and Nope writer/director Jordan Peele‘s production company Monkeypaw Productions acquired the genre film pitch Goat from writers Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, the plan being that Peele would be producing Goat as part of Monkeypaw’s overall deal with Universal Pictures. Earlier this month, we learned that Goat is finally moving forward, with Marlon Wayans (Scary Movie) signing on to star in the sports-related horror film as the titular greatest-of-all-time athlete. Now Deadline reports that Wayans is being joined in the cast by Tyriq Withers, whose previous credits include Horror Noire, Senior Year, Tell Me Lies, The Game, and an episode of Atlanta.

Justin Tipping – who made his feature directorial debut with the 2016 drama Kicks – will be directing the film.

Akers and Bronkie’s script centers on a promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star.

A year and a half ago, Get Out, Us, and Nope writer/director Jordan Peele‘s production company Monkeypaw Productions acquired the genre film pitch Goat from writers Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, the plan being that Peele would be producing Goat as part of Monkeypaw’s overall deal with Universal Pictures. Now Goat is finally moving forward. Deadline reports that Marlon Wayans (Scary Movie) has signed on to star in the sports-related horror film as the titular greatest-of-all-time athlete, while Justin Tipping – who made his feature directorial debut with the 2016 drama Kicks – is on board to direct the film.

Akers and Bronkie’s script centers on a promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star. How exactly horror enters the picture is being kept under wraps. ComicBook.com has heard that the script centers on a rookie Qb who goes to train with a...

Just in time for Monday’s Emmy awards, the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and Dr. Stacy L. Smith, along with the the Adobe Foundation, have unveiled The Inclusion List for episodic programming, which recognizes the most inclusive series in broadcast, cable and streaming.

Following a similar effort for films, the list analyzes on-screen and behind-the-camera personnel from more than 500 programs to determine the 100 most inclusive broadcast and cable series from the 2021-22 broadcast season, as well as streaming series from 2021 to 2023. The project also recognizes 20 producers responsible for the most inclusive content.

“The goal of the Inclusion List is to recognize the stories and storytellers who are taking inclusion seriously and whose content reflects their values,” said Dr. Smith, founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. “With today’s release of the Inclusion List for broadcast/cable and streaming series, we are excited to acknowledge the creative voices championing inclusion across the spectrum of episodic content.

Actors Ashli Haynes, Holly Cinnamon, and Kyra Jones are anxious, tired and frustrated that they are still on strike.

It’s been over 120 days since the WGA went on strike and more than 50 days since SAG-AFTRA walked off set, and it has been a major disruption for everyone involved. While talks have resumed between the WGA and the AMPTP, there is still no foreseeable end to the strikes in sight. Film and television productions are paused, and folks out of work are struggling to make ends meet.

Financial struggles and job insecurity always have been a concern for folk on the creative side of the entertainment business, but the strikes have exacerbated these worries. Haynes, Cinnamon and Jones would rather be working, but they believe they need to fight for what is fair, even if it causes them stress and anxiety.

Deadline has been on the frontlines since day 1, attending...

Jonica “Jojo” T. Gibbs is a American actress and comedian who is best known for her inspiring performance as Hattie in the hit comedy BET television series Twenties.

Jonica Gibbs Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education

Jonica Gibbs was born in Jackson, Aiken County, South Carolina and was raised by her great-grandparents in Hampstead, North Carolina. For college, Gibbs attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. However, poor experiences with faculty members in the department wound up discouraging Gibbs from pursuing journalism as a profession. After graduating, Gibbs found employment working a handful of jobs, including as a substitute teacher, all while acting in several student films at Savannah College of Art and Design.

Jonica Gibbs Biography: Career

In 2015, Gibbs relocated to Los Angeles, California in order to pursue acting full-time, just one year after she started with stand-up comedy.

Exclusive: Audiences appeared eager for the return of Showtime’s The Chi.

The drama series saw a 65% surge in streaming viewership on Paramount+ with the debut of the first eight episodes of Season 6 on August 4.

In the first seven days, the Season 6 premiere drew more than 1.8M viewers, according to Paramount Global. That makes it the most-watched season premiere of The Chi to date.

“The Chi’s record-breaking performance validates our decision to integrate our streaming services with the new Paramount+ with Showtime,” said Chris McCarthy, President/CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks. “Exceptionally created by Lena Waithe, The Chi embodies the best of Showtime with rich characters and compelling, layered storytelling that keeps viewers coming back for more.”

Added Domenic Dimeglio, EVP and chief marketing officer, Paramount Streaming: “As the first new season of a Showtime scripted series to premiere on Paramount+, The Chi broke out with its largest premiere audience ever,...

In advance of the much-anticipated expanded season of The Chi, Showtime has released the official trailer and key art for its hit drama series returning this summer. After reaching a series high in streaming last season, the first eight episodes of the extended 16-episode sixth season will stream weekly on the Paramount+ with Showtime plan beginning Friday, August 4, with the season premiere debuting on linear Sunday, August 6 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime. Created and executive produced by Emmy(R) winner Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner and executive produced by Academy Award(R) and Emmy winner Common (Selma), The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. Produced entirely in its namesake city, The Chi is produced by 20th Television. This season, life...

Exclusive: Republic Pictures has snapped up rights to The Image of You, a recently wrapped thriller starring Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars) in dual roles. Pic is set for release via Paramount Global Content Distribution at a date that hasn’t been disclosed.

Parker Young (United States of Al), Nestor Carbonell (The Morning Show), Michele Nordin (Justified) and Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino (Shining Vale) also star in the film from Mpca — an adaptation of the same-name novel from UK-based bestseller Adele Parks MBE, which Jeff Fisher (Killer Movie) directs from a script by Chris Sivertson (Monstrous).

The first project to emerge from a multi-picture deal between Mpca and Parks, The Image of You has Pieterse playing identical twins Anna and Zoe, who share a bond so close that nothing — and no one — can tear them apart. While Anna is romantic and trusting, her sister Zoe is daring and dangerous.

Exclusive: Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield (The Josephine Baker Story) is set for a key recurring role on the upcoming sixth season of Showtime’s The Chi, from 20th Television.

Created and executive produced by Lena Waithe and her Hillman Grad banner and executive produced by Common (Selma), The Chi is a coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.

Whitfield will play Alicia, an intimidating, old-money matriarch who will spare no expense to get what she wants.

In Season 6, big dreams are finally realized but at a cost and everyone will be tested in unimaginable ways as they calculate the risks and rewards of their next big move. Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Kiesha’s (Birgundi Baker) blissful blended union is tested by his insatiable drive to...

Where can you watch Chang Can Dunk? If you're looking for a movie that explores self-discovery, familial trauma, and coming of age — that follows a triumphant story of sports achievement, keep on reading to find out.

The world could always use another feel-good sports movie full of trials, tribulations, and triumphs. Disney has delivered these time and time again, from The Mighty Ducks to Glory Road to Full Court Miracle. The studio is back at it again, this time with a heartwarming basketball-centric tale called Chang Can Dunk.

Chang Can Dunk is the story of a 16-year-old Asian American student who is part of his school’s marching band. In a moment of confidence, he bets the star basketball player that he’ll be able to dunk by the time Homecoming rolls around. He is determined, despite his 5’8” stature that is slightly uncommon when it comes to shooting hoops, to win the bet and,...

Exclusive: Marsha Stephanie Blake (When They See Us), Gabrielle Graham (Twenties), John Ortiz (Promised Land) and Tamsin Topolski (Slow Horses) have been cast opposite Colman Domingo in Netflix’s The Madness limited series. The conspiracy thriller hails from Chernin Entertainment via its first-look deal with Netflix, creator and co-showrunner Stephen Belber (O.G., The Laramie Project) and co-showrunner VJ Boyd (Justified, S.W.A.T.)

Related: 2023 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders

In The Madness, media pundit Muncie Daniels (Domingo) must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods. As the walls close in, Muncie strives to reconnect with his estranged family – and his lost ideals – in order to survive.

Blake will play Elena Daniels, the mother of Muncie’s 15-year-old son.

Graham portrays Kallie, the adult daughter of Muncie.

Ortiz plays Franco Quinones, a longtime FBI field agent with strong convictions and a relentless approach to his work.

Warning! Mild spoilers for Avengers Forever #13 ahead!

During a conversation with the Wolverine of an alternate future in Avengers Forever #13, the shape-shifter Mystique drops a bombshell, revealing the previously unknown reason behind her long-standing hatred for Logan. Of course, the two have certainly fought on opposite sides many times in the years since readers first saw them clash in Chris Claremont and John Byrne's "Days of Future Past" storyline in Uncanny X-Men. However, being on rival teams is not a sufficient reason on its own for such intense personal enmity.

As revealed in Jason Aaron and Aaron Kuder's Avengers Forever #13, Mystique hates Wolverine because she believes that the two of them are essentially the same, and yet somehow only Mystique has been labeled as a villain. Logan, on the other hand, has long been branded as a hero, and thus enjoyed the karmic benefits of that designation. "Somehow...

Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad has much to celebrate in just the first few months of the new year: with two films, “A Thousand and One” and “Kokomo City” winning big at Sundance; the family film “Chang Can Dunk” launching March 10 on Disney+ ; a documentary about Mary Tyler Moore premiering at SXSW; and a sixth season of “The Chi” on the way.

The company, founded by the actor, producer and Emmy-winning writer in 2015, is at a pinnacle moment, but it’s also just getting started.

“Here’s the really interesting part about the next three months, it’s not like we snapped our fingers and got here,” Hillman Grad CEO Rishi Rajani says, as he and Waithe joined Variety for a discussion over Zoom following the announcement of their Sundance wins. “This next three months is the culmination of the last few years of what Hillman Grad has built.”

He...

Exclusive: Few actors will have put their bodies through as much for a role as Tim Realbuto who lost a record 154 lbs for movie Bobcat Moretti.

In the recently wrapped U.S. indie feature, Realbuto plays an obese Ms patient who takes up his late father’s sport of boxing to overcome personal tragedy and help find inner peace. Vivica A.Fox (Kill Bill), Taryn Manning (Orange Is The New Black), Matt Peters (Orange Is The New Black), Matt McCoy (Jack Ryan), Mindy Sterling (Austin Powers), rapper Coolio and Oscar-nominee Sally Kirkland (Anna) also star in the feature, whose first trailer is above. When filming began in late 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Realbuto weighed close to 400 lbs. After finishing part one of the film, the production took almost a year off to give the actor time to lose the weight needed for part two. When cast and crew reconvened...

The Tracee Ellis Ross-led Daria spinoff series Jodie will now be an animated film. MTV Entertainment Studios announced the change on Monday, May 16, in addition to announcing the rest of the star-studded Jodie cast. As previously announced, Ellis Ross will voice the beloved Jodie. Joining her in the spinoff are Pamela Adlon (Better Things), Cole Escola (Search Party), Jojo T. Gibbs (Twenties), William Jackson Harper (Love Life), Zosia Mamet (The Flight Attendant), Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live), Dermot Mulroney (Hanna), Arden Myrin (Insatiable), Kal Penn (Designated Survivor), Kofi Siriboe (Queen Sugar), Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah), and Heléne Yorke (The Other Two). “Jodie follows Jodie Landon as she leaves college, moves to a gentrifying city, and begins a job at Firstfinity, a mysterious Google-like tech company,” the logline teases. And MTV describes the reboot as a Gen-z iteration of the beloved animated series. “What Daria...

The “Daria” spinoff “Jodie” is taking shape, but will now be an animated film rather than a series as originally announced. In addition, Variety has learned exclusively that the spinoff has set its main cast.

It was previously announced that Tracee Ellis Ross will voice the title role of Jodie, Daria’s friend from high school. The film sees her graduating from college and going to work as an intern for the prestigious tech firm, Firstfinity. The project hails from MTV Entertainment Studios. It is still being determined which platform/network within the Paramount ecosystem on which the film will launch.

The cast now includes: Pamela Adlon, Cole Escola, Jojo T. Gibbs, William Jackson Harper, Zosia Mamet, Alex Moffat, Dermot Mulroney, Arden Myrin, Kal Penn, Kofi Siriboe, Dulcé Sloan, and Heléne Yorke.

Full character descriptions can be found below.

The fact that the project is now a film is its latest evolution.

Singer and actress Janelle Monaé is set to star as iconic Jazz Age entertainer and French Resistance fighter Josephine Baker in A24’s TV series “De La Resistance,” TheWrap has learned.

The drama will focus on Baker’s role as a spy for the Allies during World War II, with Monáe also producing through her Wondaland banner.

The rights to the hot project, which is a dream fans have long had for the “Hidden Figures” and “Harriet” star, is being fought over by several streamers, Deadline reports. Monáe channeled the star’s 1930s glamour in her retro ensemble at this week’s Met Gala.

Baker was born in America, but spent most of her celebrated career in Europe. She was the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film “Siren of the Tropics.” The Roaring Twenties icon caused a scandal when she appeared on stage...

Exclusive: Ne-Yo (Step Up: High Water) has signed on to star alongside his real-life aunt Kym Whitley (Twenties) and niece Tyler Kay Whitley (The Game) in the indie romantic comedy The Pact, from writer-director Robert Mychal Patrick Butler (Life Ain’t Like The Movies).

The film follows best friends Jessie (Tyler Kay Whitley) and Brandon, who made a pact in college to get married on their 30th birthday, should they both be single at the time. After Brandon gets dumped by his longtime girlfriend Amanda (Grace Aubry) on the eve of his 30th, he heads to Vegas with Jessie, marrying her after a night of drunken shenanigans. Back home, confronted with the fallout of their decision, Jessie has to deal with a new relationship and her upset Aunt Porsha (Kym Whitley), who found out her favorite niece has gotten married on social media. She’s at the same time tasked by her manager,...

Hillman Grad, the multi-platform entertainment company founded by actor, producer and Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe, has promoted veteran executive Rishi Rajani to CEO.

In his new role, Rajani will oversee all divisions across Hillman Grad, guide the company’s overall strategic and creative direction, and develop new business partnerships. Waithe will retain her position as founder and chair.

Since joining the company in 2018 as president of film and television, Rajani has played a key role in furthering Hillman Grad’s mission to “create art that redefines the status quo by amplifying and celebrating the stories and voices of diverse, historically marginalized communities across all industries.”

“Rishi Rajani has worked tirelessly to help make Hillman Grad what it is today,” stated Waithe, announcing the promotion. “I’m honored to work alongside him as we embark on a new chapter in our company. Our goal is to not only open doors for the next generation,...

When your day job requires you to dress up as a satanic pope, you’re going to have a complicated view of Christianity. But that doesn’t mean Tobias Forge, the creative mastermind behind the occult-rock band Ghost, can’t appreciate the religion’s artistic and cultural beauty.

“In the same way that I would not hang out with an alien from the film Alien, but I love the look of it? That’s my relationship with Christianity,” Forge tells Rolling Stone. “I’m a big fan of the arts...

This review of “Fresh” was originally posted Jan. 21, 2022 from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.

It takes a long, long time before the so-called “opening credits” roll in Mimi Cave’s decadently horrifying directorial debut “Fresh.” That’s probably because, as wonderful as the film’s first act is, we ain’t seen nothing yet.

“Fresh” begins with the latest in what seems to be a long, long line of crappy online dates for Noa. She hates the modern courtship process — and with good cause — but, dang it, it’s the 21st century, and her options seem limited to swiping right and hoping for the best or a lifetime of lousy loneliness.

So it’s something of a shock when she actually meets a real live person, in a real-life grocery store, who shows an interest her and doesn’t seem like a total sack of crap. Steve has great taste in produce.

Exclusive: Showtime is expanding its cast for The Chi, with the addition of Nia Jervier (Dear White People) and Carolyn Michelle Smith (House of Cards) who will take on recurring roles for the series’ upcoming fifth season.

Created and executive produced by Lena Waithe and executive produced by Common, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story about a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.

Jervier will play Tierra, the poised and polished god-niece of Douda (Curtiss Cook) whom he recruits for a rebranding effort. She knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it, no matter the costs.

Smith will portray Deja, the new love interest for Shaad (Jason Weaver) who helps him level up in more ways than one.

They join additional cast members Michael V. Epps, Jacob Latimore,...

GLAAD, the queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced that it will honor award-winning actress, singer and activist Michaela Jaé (Mj) Rodriguez with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. The ceremony is set for Saturday, April 2 at the Beverly Hilton.

The GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues. Since its inception in 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards have grown to be the most visible annual LGBTQ awards show in the world, sending powerful messages of acceptance to audiences globally.

“Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is an undeniable talent who is changing the way audiences understand trans people while breaking down barriers for the trans community and LGBTQ people of color within the entertainment industry,” said GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “Her performance as Blanca on Pose was one of the most important and impactful...

Exclusive: Hosea Chanchez (The Game), Devere Rogers (My Spy), Griffin Matthews (The Flight Attendant) and Brandon Gill (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) have signed on to star alongside Bernard David Jones in his pilot Remember, which has launched production after receiving a WarnerMedia OneFifty grant supporting the early stages of its development.

The series created, written and exec produced by Jones will be a dramedy following the forgetful millennial Jahi and his four best friends as they navigate queer love, rocky careers, and the ups and downs of friendship, while realizing that Jahi’s forgetfulness is more serious than imagined. Tosin Morohunfola (North of the 10), John Clarence Stewart (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), Marcel Spears (The Neighborhood), Marcc Rose (Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G.), Elise Eberle (Shameless), Christy St. John (The Sex Lives of College Girls), Joy Brunson (This Is Us) and...

Exclusive: Jojo T. Gibbs, Javicia Leslie, Chido Nwokocha, Stephanie Shepherd (Dave) and Michael Roark have signed on to the Amazon Original film Something from Tiffany’s, based on Melissa Hill’s novel of the same name, from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and Amazon Studios.

They join an ensemble led by Zoey Deutch, which also includes Kendrick Sampson, Ray Nicholson, Shay Mitchell, and Leah Jeffries, as previously announced.

Something from Tiffany’s watches as a woman’s life is upended, when an engagement ring meant for someone else leads her to the person she’s meant to be with. Daryl Wein is directing the holiday romantic comedy from a script adapted by Tamara Chestna. Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter are producing for Hello Sunshine, with Deutch exec producing. Hello Sunshine’s first studio feature will...

Trailblazing host and producer B. Scott has signed with WME in all areas, Variety has learned exclusively.

Last March, the longtime media personality became the first out, trans non-binary personality in the history of BET. They anchor and executive produce an after-show companion to the network original “Twenties,” created by Lena Waithe.

B. Scott hails from early YouTube culture as one of the first Black trans non-binary stars on the platform, and subsequently launched the widely visited lovebscott.com — an editorial operation covering pop culture.

Their contributions have marked milestones for programs like “Extra,” TV One Access, and Sirius Xm Satellite Radio, where B. Scott hosted an eponymous 2010 show via Jamie Foxx’s overall deal. They have also penned an advice column for Ebony magazine and appeared as a red carpet correspondent and reality show judge.

B. Scott continues to produce the long-running “B. Scott Show” podcast with Studio71. Dubbed...

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAAD’s TikTok channel.

The GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues. Since its inception in 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards have grown to be the most visible annual LGBTQ awards show in the world, sending powerful messages of acceptance to audiences globally. The 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Ketel One Family Made Vodka.

The 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees were published, released, or broadcast between January 1 and December 31, 2021. The GLAAD Media Awards ceremonies, which fund GLAAD’s work to accelerate LGBTQ acceptance, will be held in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday,...

Louie Anderson, the veteran comedian, game show host and three-time Emmy winner, has died. He was 68.

The Baskets star died Friday morning in Las Vegas, where he had entered hospital this week for treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer, his longtime publicist Glenn Schwartz told Deadline.

A constant presence on stage and screen since the mid-1980s, Anderson won the 2016 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Christine Baskets, the mother of the Zach Galifianakis-portrayed Chip and Dale on the FX series. The actor was nominated in the category over three consecutive years starting in 2016 for his Baskets performance. Anderson also won two Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for Fox’s Life with Louie in 1997 and 1998.

According to Schwartz, Anderson, one of 11 children, was a counselor to troubled children before launching his comedy career...

GLAAD today announced the nominees in 30 categories for its 33rd Annual Media Awards.

In a flip-flip of last year’s top leaders, the combined HBO/HBO Max scored the most nominations of any network with 19, followed by Netflix with 17. That’s a lot closer than last year, when Netflix ran away with 26 noms, while HBO was a distant second with nine.

Streaming services saw a total of 63 nominations, with cable receiving 39 and broadcast networks receiving 17. Hulu received seven nominations, while ABC, MSNBC and Peacock all saw four. In the Spanish-language categories, Univision and Telemundo both received two nominations.

The GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

During a year when anti-transgender violence rose and lawmakers across the U.S. introduced an unprecedented number of bills attempting to stop transgender youth from participating in sports and accessing gender-affirming healthcare, many of the...