Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actress Quinta Brunson is entering a new chapter in her career after signing a significant five-year overall deal with 20th Television, ending her relationship with Warner Bros. Television. The move marks a major win for Disney Television Studios as it secures one of television’s most sought-after creative talents. Brunson, best known as the…
Acclaimed filmmaker and producer Ryan Coogler is expanding his partnership with Netflix through a new multi-year television overall deal between his production company, Proximity Media, and the streaming giant. According to reports, the agreement comes after the expiration of Proximity Media’s previous five-year television deal with Disney. Under the new arrangement, Proximity Media will develop and produce…
Fans of the holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas may soon have a reason to celebrate. A sequel to the beloved 2000 live-action film is reportedly in development, with actor Jim Carrey in talks to reprise his iconic role as the Grinch more than two decades after the original movie became a Christmas favorite. According to multiple reports,…
Fans of legendary British R&B group Loose Ends are celebrating after lead singer and songwriter Jane Eugene was released from ICE custody and has returned home to Los Angeles. The news was shared by fellow Loose Ends member Steve Nichol, who posted an enthusiastic update on Facebook: “SHE IS OUT!!” “Well!! Here’s some fantastic news!!…
Award-winning writer, actress, and filmmaker Michaela Coel is stepping into the world of martial arts action. The acclaimed creator of I May Destroy You has signed on to write and direct a reimagining of the 1988 cult classic Bloodsport for A24. The original Bloodsport, directed by Newt Arnold, starred Jean-Claude Van Damme as Frank Dux, a U.S. Army soldier who enters the underground martial…
Disney Branded Television and Higher Ground, the production company founded by former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, are joining forces on a new animated fantasy series titled Journey. The upcoming series, which is currently in development, is based on the acclaimed novel Journey to Jo’burg by South African author Beverley Naidoo. The animated adaptation will introduce a new…
Singer and former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard has suffered a legal setback in her lawsuit against music mogul Sean Combs, after a federal judge dismissed the majority of her claims against him. According to court documents released Monday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that most of Richard’s allegations—including claims of emotional abuse, physical abuse,…
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, author, and producer Faith Evans has received one of her hometown’s highest honors with the ceremonial naming of a Newark street in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to music and the community. On Saturday, June 13, city officials, family members, friends, and supporters gathered in Newark for the unveiling of “Faith Evans Way,” a…
The Simmons family is mourning the loss of Danny Simmons, the acclaimed abstract painter, author, philanthropist, and older brother of Russell Simmons and Joseph ‘Rev Run’ Simmons. He was 72. The heartbreaking news was announced Monday, June 15, through a statement shared by the family on social media. “It is with a profound sense of…
The fitness world is mourning the loss of legendary exercise pioneer and television personality Gilad Janklowicz, who passed away suddenly on June 9, 2026, at the age of 71. Janklowicz’s family announced his death in a heartfelt statement shared on social media. “We are devastated and shocked to announce the sudden passing of our beloved…
