Erika Christensen Joins Ramón Rodríguez In ABC Drama Pilot ‘Will Trent’

Academy Award-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique has joined the Season 2 cast of the Starz drama BMF in a recurring role.

Sonja Sohn is set as a lead opposite Ramón Rodríguez in ABC’s drama pilot Will Trent, from 20th Television.

Selome Hailu Sonja Sohn will star as Amanda in “Will Trent,” ABC’s drama pilot adapted from Karin Slaughter’s book series of the same name.“Will Trent” will star Ramón Rodríguez as Will Trent, a special agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) who was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system. But now, determined to use his unique point of view to make sure no one is abandoned like he was, Will Trent has the highest clearance rate in the GBI.Amanda is Will’s boss, the head of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

For the second year in a row, the Counter Narrative Project’s (CNP) “The Reckoning,” an online publication dedicated to sharing thought-provoking and unique stories about Atlanta’s Black LGBTQ community, has received a GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding Blog. Darian Aaron, the Editor-at-Large of “The Reckoning” and the Communications Director of CNP, attended the ceremony in Los Angeles, California (which is now available to stream on Hulu).

Tracy Morgan Show”) is 32. Actor Miles Heizer (“13 Reasons Why,” ″Parenthood”) is 28.May 17: Singer Taj Mahal is 80. Drummer Bill Bruford of Yes and King Crimson is 73.

Chet Hanks has attempted to address his cultural appropriation but it didn’t go over too well.

Zack Sharf Liam Neeson shocked “Atlanta” viewers when he popped up for a cameo appearance during the eighth episode of the show’s fourth season. The episode, titled “New Jazz,” was written by Donald Glover. Neeson appeared as a version of himself sitting at a bar (the napkins for which read “Cancel Club”) that main character Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles (Brian Tyree Henry) strolls into.

EXCLUSIVE: Jake McLaughlin (Quantico) and Iantha Richardson (American Soul) are set as leads opposite Ramón Rodríguez and Erika Christensen in ABC’s drama pilot Will Trent, from 20th Television.

Wilson Chapman editorCedric the Entertainer is behind “Finding Happy,” an upcoming dramedy series set to premiere later this year on Bounce TV, the channel announced Thursday. Created by Kendra Jo, the ten-episode “Finding Happy” stars comedian and actor B. Simone as Yaz Carter, a single woman working in the Los Angeles radio industry.

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Following the death of Naomi Judd, the singer's family plans to meet to discuss The Judds' upcoming fall tour.

Carson Burton William Fichtner has been cast in the ABC upcoming drama pilot “The Company You Keep” starring Milo Ventigmilia.The pilot follows con-man Charlie (Ventimiglia) and undercover CIA officer Emma (Catherine Haena Kim), who are unknowingly on a professional collision course. While Charlie ramps up the “family business” so he can get out for good, Emma is closing in on the criminal who holds Charlie’s family debts in-hand. Fichtner is set to star as Leo, a steel worker turned con-man.Leo, who learned the fine art of misdirection a long time ago, is a master of the sleight of hand that specializes in cards, shell games and pick-pocketing.

William Fichtner is set as a lead opposite Milo Ventimiglia and Catherine Haena Kim in ABC drama pilot The Company You Keep, from 20th Television.

Who gon’ check her? Shereé Whitfield‘s return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta wasn’t without its fair share of drama.

Selome Hailu Catherine Haena Kim has been cast as Emma in ‘The Company You Keep,’ an ABC drama pilot starring Milo Ventimiglia.Emma is described as the self-deprecating black sheep of an Asian American political dynasty who has never been afraid to carve her own path despite the objections of her impressive family. When she meets Charlie (Ventimiglia) by chance in a bar, sparks fly and the two wind up falling in love.

Catherine Haena Kim (FBI) has been cast as the female lead opposite This Is Us star Milo Ventimiglia in The Company You Keep, ABC’s drama pilot, which will be shot off-cycle to accomodate Ventimiglia’s commitment to the departing NBC family drama series.

There will not be a third season of Raising Dion. Series star Sammi Haney, who played Esperanza on the Michael B. Jordan-produced superhero drama, revealed the news Tuesday on Instagram and it was confirmed by Netflix.

Future has revealed the title of his next album will be I Never Liked You, per a post he made to Instagram. The Atlanta rapper's ninth studio album is set to drop this Friday (April 29).

Nine Inch Nails have revealed the list of support acts joining them on their first US tour since 2018.Boy Harsher, 100 Gecs, Yves Tumor, Ministry and Nitzer Ebb are among the openers personally curated by frontman Trent Reznor. The tour, which was announced back in February, is set to kick off on Thursday (April 28) in Raleigh, North Carolina.The line-up announcement comes after the news that Nine Inch Nails would be replacing Foo Fighters at two festivals this summer, following the death of the band’s drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterErika Christensen has been cast in the “Will Trent” pilot at ABC, Variety has learned.Christensen joins previously announced series lead Ramón Rodríguez in the drama pilot, which is based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling “Will Trent” novel series.The show follows Special Agent Will Trent (Rodríguez) of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI). Trent was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system.

Harper Beckham has proven she takes after her famous father when it comes to her love for sports.The adorable ten year old, who cuddled up to her bunny Coco in a sweet Easter snap, was taken to watch the Miami Heat versus Atlanta Hawks in the NBA basketball first-round playoff series on Tuesday. And doting father David Beckham took to Instagram on Wednesday as he shared a video of his youngest screaming in delight and jumping for joy during the tense game.