Comedy icon Dave Chappelle is set to open the 2026 Netflix Is a Joke Fest with a highly anticipated three-night residency, marking one of the marquee events of the annual comedy celebration. Dubbed “Dave Chappelle: Pulling Up,” the exclusive run will take place May 7–9 at the Hollywood Palladium, officially launching the festival’s multi-day lineup of stand-up performances, live…
Rising comedy star Druski is set to take center stage as the host of the BET Awards in 2026, marking a major milestone in his rapidly growing career. The announcement was made by BET, confirming that the 31-year-old entertainer will lead the ceremony when it airs live on June 28 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles….
Actor Michael Beach is stepping back into the spotlight with a major new role, joining Fox’s upcoming drama The Interrogator as a series regular. The 12-episode project, already granted a straight-to-series order by Fox Entertainment, signals strong confidence in the show. Produced in collaboration with Lionsgate Television, the series is slated for the 2026–27 season. At the…
A new chapter of a classic crime saga is officially on the way. Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler are set to lead Miami Vice ’85, a high-profile reboot directed by Joseph Kosinski. The Universal Pictures production is scheduled to hit theaters on August 6, 2027, with filming expected to begin later this year. The project…
The NCIS franchise continues to expand, and CBS has officially ordered a new spinoff titled “NCIS: New York,” set to premiere in the 2026–2027 season. The series brings back LL Cool J, who will reprise his fan-favorite role as Special Agent Sam Hanna from NCIS: Los Angeles. Hanna previously appeared across multiple entries in the franchise, including the flagship NCIS series, making him one…
Issa Rae is stepping back into her digital storytelling roots—this time with a major platform behind her. The Emmy-nominated creator has teamed up with TikTok to launch a new micro-drama series titled “Screen Time,” marking a bold move into the rapidly growing world of short-form scripted entertainment. The series is the first project born out of a new…
Actress Kyla Pratt is celebrating a full-circle moment as Disneyland officially introduces Penny Proud, the beloved character from The Proud Family, into its park experience. Pratt, who has voiced Penny Proud since the show first premiered in 2001, shared her excitement as fans can now meet the iconic animated teen in person. The debut marks a major milestone…
The long-anticipated biopic chronicling the life of hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg is officially moving forward, with a projected theatrical release expected in 2027 as production gains momentum. The film will be directed by Craig Brewer, best known for his work on Hustle & Flow and Dolemite Is My Name. Brewer was tapped by Universal Pictures to helm what is being described…
CBS is doubling down on its newest daytime drama, Beyond the Gates, announcing a two-season renewal that will carry the series through Seasons 3 and 4. The early renewal ensures the soap will remain on the air through at least the 2027–2028 television season, marking a significant vote of confidence from the network in the show’s…
NBC is bringing basketball royalty back to the spotlight as it relaunches its WNBA coverage in 2026, and leading the charge is none other than Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller. The network announced that Miller will serve as a studio analyst alongside Maria Taylor and Sue Bird, marking a major moment as the WNBA returns to NBC and…
