ABC/Lou Rocco(LOS ANGELES) — Terry Crews is not giving up hope on a sequel to his 2004 hit comedy White Chicks. In an interview with US Weekly, the America’s Got Talent host said he’s staying on top of his game just in case a sequel happens. “I would love [a sequel]!” Crews said. “I’m staying …
‘Sesame Street’ stars get the stamp(s) of approval from the U.S. Postal Service
USPS(NEW YORK) — Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away, on their way to…the United States Postal Service! The federal agency revealed this week that 16 iconic Sesame Street Muppets will be joining the ranks of new stamps being released in 2019. In a press release, USPS said the show is, “one of the most influential …
“Mama June” Shannon reportedly arrested for possession of crack cocaine
ABC/Eric McCandless(ALABAMA) — “Mama June” Shannon, star of the reality TV series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Mama June: From Not to Hot, was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia last Wednesday after police found her with crack cocaine, along with a needle and a pipe, according to TMZ. …
‘Empire’ takes a ratings dive with its first episode since Jussie Smollett arrest
FOX(CHICAGO) — The first original episode of Empire since Jussie Smollet’s arrest and indictment on charges of filing a false police report have come in…and it’s not looking good. According to the The Wrap, the episode, which aired earlier this week, brought in a 1.3 rating among adults 18-49 and a total of 4.4 million viewers. That’s a steep dive …
“The One Where Everyone’s Disappointed”: Forget about a ‘Friends’ reboot, co-creator says
Photo by: Chris Haston/NBCNBCU Photo Bank(HOLLYWOOD) — So far, in the past year, we’ve gotten reboots of Queer Eye, Murphy Brown and Roseanne, a Mad About You revival is coming soon, and the cast of Frasier is mulling bringing their show back. But you can stop asking for a reboot of Friends, co-creator Marta Kaufman …
Aml Ameen shares his deep connection to his ‘Yardie’ character, and the message behind Idris Elba’s film
Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Aml Ameen can confidently say it was kismet how he landed the lead role of Dennis in Idris Elba’s directorial debut, Yardie. After Ameen connected with Elba on a plane — and eventually secured his role as the Jamaican gangster, D — the actor tells ABC Radio he …
Get ready for an unseasonably long “winter”…those final ‘Game of Thrones’ episodes are Mountain-sized
HBO/Helen Sloane(LOS ANGELES) — To make sure Game of Thrones fanatics will realize exactly how much time they’re expected to devote to the show’s eighth and final season, HBO has helpfully released a list of each episode’s debut date and its running time. There are only six episodes, and a lot of story to cram …
Sonequa Martin-Green shares her hope for the next generation as the first black female lead in ‘Star Trek’
CBS All Access(LOS ANGELES) — Star Trek: Discovery‘s Sonequa Martin-Green has voyaged to where no other black woman has gone before: she’s the first black woman to lead the iconic sci-fi series in its nearly 53-year history. As Martin-Green relishes in her history-making role as Commander Michael Burnham, the actress tells Essence she’s also thinking …
‘Wonder Park,’ ‘Five Feet Apart,’ ‘Captive State’ among today’s new movie releases
Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies(NEW YORK) — Opening nationwide in theaters Friday: * Wonder Park — This 3D computer animated adventure centers on a creative young girl — voiced by newcomer Brianna Denski — who dreams up a whimsical amusement park, called Wonderland, inhabited by animals. She loses her sense of imagination when her mother, …
Lori Loughlin dropped by Hallmark Channel; daughter Olivia Jade dropped by Sephora
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — Facing charges in the wake of the massive college admissions bribery investigation known as Operation Varsity Blues, actress Lori Loughlin has now been dropped by the Hallmark Channel. In a statement, Hallmark’s parent company Crown Media says, “We are saddened by the recent news surrounding the college admissions allegations. We are …