Cynthia Erivo to Star in Musical Drama 'Talent Show' for Universal (Exclusive)

traumatic childhood. The 64-year-old star opened up about her road to stardom during a Zoom interview with ET’s Nischelle Turner.In the candid chat, Thomas discussed being raised by her grandmother, who she claims pushed her into stardom at any cost.According to Thomas, her grandmother allowed men to sexually abuse her in order to further her acting career, which she began at the age of eight.

The next season of "The Bachelorette" might be looking very different. In an unprecedented move, Season 16 star Clare Crawley -- who just began filming her season after production was suspended for months due to the coronavirus pandemic -- has reportedly left the show.

“Wynonna Earp” returns Sunday night on Syfy — two years after its Season 3 finale.The long delay was caused by financial troubles at IDW Entertainment, which produces the supernatural Western series, says creator/showrunner Emily Andras.“It was insane,” Andras tells The Post. “I feel like ‘Wynonna Earp’ has always been cursed but [also] blessed.

Cynthia Erivo, the Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner who was Oscar-nominated for her work in 2019’s Harriet, has come aboard Talent Show, a musical drama set up at Universal.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerOscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is set to star in Universal Pictures drama Talent Show, which is being directed by Gandja Monteiro (Vida, The Chi). Emmy winner Lena Waithe penned the latest version of the script from earlier version by Aimee Lagos.

Cynthia Erivo has booked a brand new role for Universal Studios’ Talent Show.

Sonny Bustamante portrays Julie's younger brother in the series.  also stars as Willie, a skater boy.«I wanted this to be a Latina family, and I also wanted a Julie 'from the block' — a young girl that was relatable, that other young women could relate to,» Ortega exclusively tells ET. After going through dozens of casting reels of hopefuls, Ortega felt the authenticity he was looking for was missing.

Dave McNary Film ReporterDenzel Washington and Julia Roberts have signed on to star in the family drama “Leave the World Behind,” based on the upcoming Rumaan Alam novel.Netflix has landed feature film rights to the novel, and the deal is believed to be a blockbuster payday for the two A-list stars. Sam Esmail, whose credits include “Mr.

Halle Berry teased that she has a new boyfriend two and a half years after splitting from Alex Da Kid.“Sunday,funday❤️,” the Oscar winner, 53, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, July 19, alongside a close-up photo of her feet next to those of a mystery man as they lounged outside.The post came as a surprise to many of Berry’s 6.3 million Instagram followers, who celebrated her possible new romance. “Well okay then!!! Have fun then,” Cynthia Erivo commented.

Little Mix’s new TV talent competition will be broadcast on BBC One this autumn.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAddison Rae, one of the biggest TikTok creators on the platform, is co-hosting a new podcast with her mother, Sheri Nicole, debuting later this month exclusively on Spotify.In the weekly “Mama Knows Best” podcast, the duo will provide what’s promised to be “an intimate and authentic look” into their mother-daughter dynamic and how the 19-year-old TikTokker turns to her mom for advice on relationships, friends and family.The show is produced by podcast studio

Elizabeth Banks’ $395 Allen Schwartz blazer and $275 high-waist shorts; and Nastia Liukin’s lime green Grlfrnd jacket (on sale for $188 here) and bottoms (on sale for $144 here).Opting for sparkles, Amber Valletta picked a sequin Saint Laurent style; while Emily Hampshire wore an affordable shimmering Zara design.Scroll through to see how Kate Upton, Cynthia Erivo, Kelly Rowland and more wear their stylish short suits below.

J.J. Feild has signed with Verve for representation in all areas.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorI May Destroy You creator Michaela Coel and Cynthia Erivo, the Grammy-winning singer and actress, are to headline the BBC’s first Creative Diversity Xperience.The online event will take place on 28-29 July with the ambition of showcasing the vibrancy, innovation and leadership of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic talent in the creative industry.Over the course of 12 hours of content, Coel will provide a masterclass on her BBC/HBO hit series I May Destroy You,

Naman Ramachandran Michaela Coel, creator and star of BBC and HBO Max series “I May Destroy You,” and Cynthia Erivo, the Oscar and BAFTA-nominated star of “Harriet,” are set to headline the BBC’s first ‘Creative Diversity Xperience’ (CDX).CDX is a two-day virtual event taking place July 28-29, aimed at younger audiences that will showcase Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic talent in the U.K. creative industry.

Ryan Phillippe has a very particular set of skills in his new action flick, — and ET can exclusively debut the trailer.Phillippe plays Secret Service Agent Vic Davis, who finds himself single-handedly fighting to thwart a terrorist operation and the attempted kidnapping of a Supreme Court justice's daughter from her college dorm.