In a heartfelt on-air announcement Tuesday, Sheinelle Jones was named the permanent co-host of the fourth hour of TODAY, joining longtime anchor Jenna Bush Hager. The newly branded show — slated to debut as TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle — will premiere on January 12, 2026. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
The Bel-Air series finale delivered an emotional surprise that instantly lit up social media: a cameo appearance by Will Smith himself. The moment marked a symbolic return of the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star to the modern re-imagining he helped bring to life. It served as a heartfelt bridge between generations of fans and…
A Short Extension Amid TurbulenceLate-night host Jimmy Kimmel has agreed to a one-year contract extension with The Walt Disney Company, keeping his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC through at least May 2027 — delaying the previously planned May 2026 end date. Though modest in length, the renewal offers a measure of stability for Kimmel…
Burnsville, Minn. — Legendary R&B singer Alexander O’Neal and his wife, Cynthia, were hospitalized early Friday morning after a fire broke out at their apartment building in Burnsville, Minnesota. According to KARE 11, the fire started in a third-floor unit at the Willoway Apartments around 1:30 a.m. A neighbor spotted the flames and immediately called…
Hollywood is once again donning the black suits and alien-fighting shades: Chris Bremner — best known for writing Bad Boys for Life — has been tapped to pen the next installment in the Men in Black franchise, sources confirm. The project is currently in the very early stages. While no director or full cast have…
The Rookie Universe Expands! The Rookie franchise is officially growing. ABC has given the green light to the pilot for The Rookie: North, with Emmy-nominated actor Jay Ellis set to headline the potential new series. Ellis, known for his NAACP Image Award–winning performance as Lawrence Walker on HBO’s Insecure, continues to rise across television and film as he steps…
She is back — and so is the healing. OWN has officially announced that beloved spiritual life coach, bestselling author, and cultural truth-teller Iyanla Vanzant is returning to the network with an all-new series, Iyanla: The Inside Fix, premiering Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8 PM ET/PT. The series marks a powerful comeback for Vanzant,…
Broadway is getting a major dose of star power this season as gospel legend Yolanda Adams and Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo join the cast of the hit musical Hell’s Kitchen, inspired by Alicia Keys’ life and music. The production—already a fan favorite at the Shubert Theatre—will welcome both artists in major roles as the show…
The wait is finally over — Idris Elba is returning as disgraced detective John Luther in a brand-new Netflix sequel. The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news, confirming that production is officially moving forward and filming is expected to begin in early 2026. Elba — represented by WME, The Artists Partnership and Johnson Shapiro —…
Ryan Coogler, the filmmaker behind Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, has confirmed that he is actively working on a third Black Panther film. Speaking at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles event, Coogler responded to a question about his next move, saying, “We’re working on it hard … Yeah, it’s the next movie.” In a major development,…
