Days After Cancellation, Judge Greg Mathis Announces Return to TV With ‘Mathis Court’ in Fall 2023

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Charles Dance was never a big Twitter or Facebook user. But now that he stars in Paramount+’s new Kiefer Sutherland thriller “Rabbit Hole”? “It’s made me more determined to have absolutely nothing to do with social media at all,” he said. “I mean, I never did anyway, but I’m certainly not going to do so now!” Paramount+’s “Rabbit Hole” stars Sutherland as John Weir, described as “a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage, is framed for murder by powerful forces who have the ability to influence and control populations.” A packed Stateside Theatre audiences watched the first two episodes of “Rabbit Hole” at the South by Southwest festival on Sunday, and left with as many questions as they had answers. Who’s on what side? What’s going on? That’s by design, and creators/showrunners John Requa and Glenn Ficarra told the audience that even after two episodes, they shouldn’t be comfortable with thinking they know what’s happening.

reported on Friday. The company was founded in 2021 by Travis Montaque, Richelieu Dennis and Bonin Bough and recently put in a bid of $400 million for Vice Media.

Meghan Markle created a "pop-up baby boutique" to raise funds for a charity - days after the christening of daughter Princess Lilibet.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Foundation marked International Women's Day with an event in collaboration with Harvest Home. Harvest Home is a charity that helps expectant mothers facing issues such as domestic violence, substance use and homelessness - providing them with housing and supporting their well-being.

Like mama, like son! Reign Disick followed in mom Kourtney Kardashian’s footsteps by debuting a new platinum blonde look.

BBC Radio 1 host Mollie King has shared a heartfelt and emotional tribute to her late father Stephen. Mollie wrote: "This month is Brain Tumour Awareness month. I’ve always tried not to let myself think about losing someone I love, it’s too hard to think about, but last year this fear became a reality.

Recent Love Island dumpees Olivia Hawkins and Maxwell Samuda made their red carpet debut as an official couple out in the real world. Former Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson body double Olivia entered the South African villa on day one and enjoyed flings with both Tom Clare and PE teacher Kai Fagan.That was until Casa Amor when Maxwell arrived the scene and turned Olivia’s head so much that she forgot Kai’s name.

Former Saturdays singer Mollie King has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late father as part of Brain Tumour Awareness Month. The 35 year old star, who is also well known for her presenting work on BBC Radio 1, opened up about the devastating loss of her father last year, just three months after his initial diagnosis.Taking to Instagram to speak openly about her experience, Mollie shared a poignant photo of herself with her dad, Stephen, as she wrote about how much she missed her father and how grateful she was that he had been able to meet his granddaughter Annabella just days before losing his battle to the vicious disease.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Production on “Hacks” Season 3 will resume the week after next, series producers Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky revealed to Variety on Sunday. Downs, Aniello and Statsky were at the WGA Awards in Century City, where the trio picked up the win for episodic comedy (for the Season 2 finale “The One, The Only”). “She’s doing great,” Downs said. “She actually said to me recently that she’s better than ever, which I believe because she is Jean Smart. She’s at home. Obviously, not out on the town tonight. But she’s doing really well.” Production on Season 3 of the Emmy-winning HBO comedy was put on hold late last month after Smart revealed via Instagram that she had successfully undergone a heart procedure.

Made in Chelsea's Tiffany Watson hit back at one of her Instagram followers after being mum-shamed, just days after announcing that she is pregnant.Tiffany, 29, shared the happy news that she is expecting her first child with footballer boyfriend Cameron McGeehan on Monday, and on Thursday she took to Instagram once again, sharing a new snap.The star showed off her blossoming baby bump in a cute baby pink loungewear set as she clutched a hot drink in one hand and touched her hair with the other as she smiled at the camera. She captioned the snap: "Miss my daily coffees but mint tea is good for now." One of her followers was quick to comment: “You look great! Be careful because apparently peppermint/mint tea in excess can cause really bad headaches :).” Tiffany clapped back as she replied to the comment saying: “Pretty sure one a day will do no harm…” The person who had made the comment clearly hadn't meant to offend, as they then replied to Tiffany: "Oh no that should be more than fine! Was just advice from my doc to me (1st trimester) when I replaced coffee for it :)." Some of the star's other followers assured her that she could drink coffee, as long as she limited her intake, as one commented: "You can still drink coffee :) just a limited amount!" Another person said: "I drank coffee through all three pregnancies as long as you're not having like 10 cups a day it’s fine." Tiffany's older sister Lucy Watson, who also starred on Made in Chelsea, sweetly commented: "Omg!! Haven’t seen you in tight clothing in a loooong time you look amazing", to which Tiffany replied: "It’s very foreign world now," with a laughing emoji.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large As former The CW chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz gets back into the production business, he has sign on with CAA for representation, the tenpercentary announced on Thursday. Pedowitz has revived his shingle, Pine Street Entertainment, which is represented by CAA as part of the arrangement. Pedowitz announced his departure from The CW in October, following Nexstar Media Group’s acquisition of the network from its previous joint operators CBS and Warner Bros. (Those two entities maintain minority stakes in The CW, but Nexstar is now the majority owner and operator.) In reviving Pine Street Entertainment, Pedowitz is bringing back his independent production company that produced CBS’ “The Crazy Ones” (starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Robin Williams), as well as a number of development projects.

A predatory sex offender prowled the streets before raping a 70-year-old woman, days after sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. Issa Brayzi-Pour, 21, faces a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Raven-Symoné will receive the Icon Award at this year’s Better Brothers LA Truth Awards. Broadcasting on Fox Soul, the gala, which is co-presented by Sheryl Lee Ralph and her The DIVA Foundation, will also honor Netflix’s The Upshaws (Cultural Affirmation Award), Judge Greg Mathis, Greg Mathis Jr. and “Mathis Family Matters” (Family Award), Starz #TakeTheLead (Corporate Leadership & Diversity Award), Tabitha Brown (Ally Award), Byron Perkins (Courage Award), Dr. Darnell Hunt (Excellence in Education Award), Dr. David Malebranche (Advocate Award) and the Unique Woman’s Coalition (Advocate Award). Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) is a networking and social organization for members of the Black LGBTQ+ community.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Axe is back. Damian Lewis, who departed Showtime’s “Billions” at the end of Season 5, will return to the series in time for Season 7, the network announced late Monday. Lewis, who stars with Guy Pearce in next month’s MGM+ series “A Spy Among Friends,” will return for six of the 12 episodes of “Billions” set to air next season. Lewis is back as Bobby “Axe” Axelrod opposite Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff. The show is currently in production in New York, and Lewis’ return had already been leaked via paparazzi photos that showed him, in character, back with his old “Billions” co-stars. Here’s the logline for next season via Showtime: “In season seven, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.”

Sabrina Carpenter and Shawn Mendes are adding fuel to some recent rumors that they might be dating.

Celebrating at home. Days after announcing she would be taking a break from social media, Selena Gomez made her return to Instagram on Sunday, February 26.

Two days after about a dozen neo-Nazis harrassed ticketholders and ticketbuyers outside the Broadway venue where Parade had begun previews, New York Mayor Eric Adams addressed an audience at the musical last night, saying, “When we fill a theater, we send a message out there that this is not a place where hate lives.”

Mourning a heartbreaking loss. Mariska Hargitay opened up about the death of longtime friend and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit costar Richard Belzer just days after his death.  

Stacey Solomon recently welcomed her fifth child, announcing the news on Instagram one week ago, but she may not be ready to stop enjoying newborn bliss anytime soon. The Loose Women star is claimed to have shared she is "broody" for another child with her husband Joe Swash. A source told Heat magazine: "Stacey knows people will think she's mad for even thinking this, but having her fifth child has only made her more broody.

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large There will be no dragons before it’s time. With production on Season 2 of the “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” just getting underway, HBO and HBO Max content CEO Casey Bloys confirms that sometime in 2024 “is a good guess” for the hit series’ return — although he’s mum on the exact time of year. But, here’s a hint: Bloys also says it’s “a good guess” that the show won’t be eligible for the 2024 Emmy season (which ends its eligibility period on May 31, 2024) — so expect a likely return in summer 2024. Is Bloys focused on one “Thrones” series at a time?