‘Black Spartans’ Film Tacked By Michigan State University Over Depiction Of Iconic Football Team

Angelique Jackson Prepare for more Black lady hilarity as Robin Thede’s Emmy-winning HBO comedy series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” has started production on its fourth season. Created by and starring Thede, “A Black Lady Sketch Show” was renewed in June following a strong third season that netted two Emmys — one for outstanding picture editing for variety programming (a trophy the series has won in back-to-back years, with editors Stephanie Filo, Bradinn French, Taylor Joy Mason and S. Robyn Wilson honored for Season 3) and outstanding directing for a variety series (Bridget Stokes). The first three seasons of the sketch series have garnered 13 Emmy nominations and three wins.

Several of Bill Murray's former co-stars have spoken out about the 72-year-old's allegedly inappropriate and disparaging antics on multiple television and film sets. The newest claim comes from "Family Guy" actor Seth Green, who alleges that in 1981 when he was 9 years old on the set of "Saturday Night Live" — which Murray was guest-hosting — Murray "dangled" Green over a garbage can before promptly dropping him. On the "Good Mythical Morning" show, Green says that he was on the show for a bit during the Christmas season.

Legislators in Michigan are mulling a bill that would classify allowing minors to go through gender transition procedures as child abuse. The legislation, known as House Bill 6454 and introduced by Republicans on Tuesday, states that "a person is guilty of child abuse in the first degree" if a "person knowingly or intentionally consents to, obtains, or assists with a gender transition procedure for a child." In the bill, a "person" is described as the parent or guardian of a child or a licensed medical professional.

First, a confession: I came to “Personality Crisis: One Night Only,” knowing next to nothing about the New York Dolls or its lead singer, David Johansen. Sure I’d heard of them and heard a fair amount of the Dolls’ music, and Johansen’s, and that of his alter ego Buster Poindexter (including the once-ubiquitous “Hot Hot Hot,” which he now calls “the bane of my existence”).  For this viewer— and, for I suspect, a fair number of others — the draw of “Personality Crisis” is Martin Scorsese, who co-directs with his frequent collaborator David Tedeschi.

Madonna memorably made her film debut in the 1985 comedy “Desperately Seeking Susan”, and a new interview with the movie’s director suggests that she has the son of the head of the movie’s studio to thank for it.

Madonna memorably made her film debut in the 1985 comedy “Suddenly Seeking Susan”, and a new interview with the movie’s director suggests that she has the son of the head of the movie’s studio to thank for it.

Tom Cruise is out of his mind… And this world!

After being accused of using the music of a popular British pop band without permission, Beyoncé is hitting back, calling the allegations "erroneous and incredibly disparaging." During the 2022 Broad Music Inc Awards in London, Fred and Richard Fairbrass, leading members of the band "Right Said Fred," called her arrogant for using their song "I'm Too Sexy" in her recent Renaissance track "Alien Superstar." "Normally the artist approaches us but Beyoncé didn’t because she is such an arrogant person," the pair told the Sun. "She just had probably thought ‘come and get me’, so we heard about it after the fact, when you did." "To use our melody they need our permission so they send us the demo and we approve it and if so we get a co-write credit," they added.

In this week’s 20 Questions on Deadline, Taron Egerton reveals the effects of playing a real-life convict in AppleTV+ limited series Black Bird and the Die Hard-esque flavor of his new film Carry On opposite Jason Bateman.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani ready to do battle during Monday's !The talented teen, who hails from South Carolina, was previously a semifinalist on season 14 of when she was just 11, but has returned to the stage for this season of the NBC singing competition, wowing the coaches with her performance of LeAnn Rimes' rendition of «Unchained Melody.»Both Blake and Gwen turned their chairs for Ansley, however, Blake was quicker on the draw, and dropped the block on his wife — landing her for his team!«I literally used my block on my wife,» Blake told the young singer, sharing how passionate he was about having her join his team. «You're stuck with me, I'm sorry!»Gwen didn't seem too offended by the loss, snapping a proud pic of the two onstage to show off their hilarious height difference. She praised Ansley's tone and told her she's excited to see her grow throughout the competition.«I'm super happy for you, because Blake is one of the greatest guys in the whole world,» Gwen gushed.When ET spoke with  coaches ahead of season 22, Gwen admitted that, despite the competition, she was having a great time being back on set with her hubby. «It's just pretty fun,» she admitted, referencing one of the pair's duets as she added, «Like, 'Happy Anywhere,' you know what I'm saying?»But while Blake claimed that he's «more competitive» and strategic with Gwen back, John Legend joked that having his wife on set is the country star's «kryptonite.»«She takes the edge off him just a little bit,» he explained.

Ferne McCann has been in contact with the police to investigate leaked voice notes allegedly from her, according to reports.

There is a tragic update on the horrific incident involving the 3-year-old Illinois boy whose aunt allegedly threw him into Lake Michigan.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer 42West’s BHI has promoted two employees to new leadership roles and hired Red Bull’s head of U.S. communications for gaming, Variety has learned exclusively. At the Dolphin Entertainment-owned brand, Jonah Keel has been elevated from vice president to senior vice president, while account director Briana Richard has been upped to VP in her division. In addition to these promotions, 42West/BHI co-presidents Dean Bender and Shawna Lynch have brought on Red Blake Shuster as a new VP. “Since BHI was acquired by Dolphin Entertainment and subsequently merged with 42West in January 2021, the division has experienced high double-digit growth,” Lynch said “We owe a great deal of that success to the leadership skills of Jonah and Briana. They are both client and staff relationship builders that drive the efforts of our best-in-class clients, while simultaneously bringing on new and exciting partners.”

Top that! Robyn Lively pulled off the best surprise at her sister Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds‘ September 2012 nuptials — and it was “the highlight of the entire wedding.”

It’s been a tough few weeks for the royal family, since losing their much-loved Queen and matriarch. And it’s clear Harry has felt the loss keenly, with the prince looking extremely emotional as he attended the funeral with wife Meghan Markle last week, amid a still-troubling feud with his father and brother.