Juneteenth Programming Lineup: HBO’s ‘Watchmen’, Apple’s ‘The Banker’, FX’s Atlanta’, ‘Selma’ & More

ATLANTA -- Tyler Perry has offered to pay the funeral expenses for an 8-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Atlanta over the weekend, a representative for the actor and filmmaker confirmed Wednesday. “I’m outraged today because I’d rather be paying for 8-year-old Secoriea Turner’s college than her funeral," Perry said in a statement to People magazine.

Also Read: 'Watchmen' Producer Stephen Williams and 'Atlanta' Writer Stefani Robinson Team on 'Black Mozart' Biopic at SearchlightIn “Watchmen,” the Tulsa Massacre serves as the start of Will Reeves’ story, after he witnesses the event as a child.

Atlanta's mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has tested positive for the coronavirus, she announced Monday afternoon. Bottoms, 50, said she has not experienced any symptoms of the virus. «COVID-19 has literally hit home.

website, saying they could not guarantee the safety of the event amid the pandemic. The convention was set to mark its 34th year in Atlanta.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAs the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians examine their team names and logos in contemplation of changing what many deem offensive, one other baseball team has remained outside of the debate.The Atlanta Braves, who once spotlighted Chief Noc-a-Homa, a Native American who would emerge from a teepee and do a war dance when a team player hit a home run (he was “retired” before the 1986 season) just issued a letter that seemed defiant on the name

Real Housewives of Atlanta fans are angry at Kandi Burruss, who seems to have forgotten the history lessons she learned in high school.

Also Read: Ben Schwartz and Sam Rockwell to Star in Comedy at Searchlight PicturesWilliams is a two-time Emmy-nominee for “Lost” and has also directed episodes of “Westworld” and “The Walking Dead.” He directed his debut film “Soul Survivor” in 1995 before primarily turning to television.In addition to her work on “Atlanta,” Robinson is an executive producer and writer on the FX series “What We Do in the Shadows” and has an overall deal at the cable network.

Bow Wow is ready to let fans into his life in quarantine. The rapper's at-home routine is the subject of this week's special episode of «Bow in the Q.» Like the rest of the world, Bow's life and career was turned upside down amid thecoronavirus pandemic.

The Atlanta Pride Committee (APC) released a resolution today condemning police brutality and authorizing the creation of a complete Strategic Plan for the organization to focus on social and racial justice, human rights and equity.

"Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta" star Arkansas Mo has been indicted for allegedly using coronavirus relief funds obtained via the federal government for luxury items, federal officials said Wednesday. Arkansas Mo -- whose real name is Maurice Fayne, 37 -- was charged with bank fraud, making a false statement to a federally insured financial institution and money laundering, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said.

Porsha Williams has completely grown since her days of being misinformed about the Underground Railroad. The Real Housewives of Atlanta fan favorite has penned a powerful essay about why every American should celebrate Juneteenth.

Jill Goldsmith Editors’ Note: Deadline’s Reopening Hollywood series focuses on the complicated effort to get the industry back on its feet while ensuring the safety of everyone involved. Our goal is to examine numerous sides of the business and provide a forum for leaders in Hollywood who have a vision for how production could safely restart in the era of coronavirus. Before the pandemic left its nine soundstages empty, Blackhall Studios in Atlanta was bustling with production.

and won't be returning for season 13.The 52-year-old reality star tells ET that she is actually still in negotiations with Bravo.«We are in negotiations! Not sure where these rumors are coming from!» Leakes tells ET in a statement.

Eva Marcille won't be returning for season 13 of. The 35-year-old model and reality star announced the news during her Atlanta radio show, on Tuesday.First sharing a statement, Marcille said, «I appreciate the bond of friendship that I have made with several of my cast mates and strong personal relationships I have with numerous executives and producers of the Bravo and Truly Entertainment companies.

Oprah Winfrey continued to have an open conversation with black artists and activists on Wednesday aimed at determining how America can help eradicate systemic inequality and racism. Winfrey's two-night conversation, called "Where Do We Go From Here?", featuring director Ava DuVernay, former U.S.

Jordan Moreau HBO Max has removed the 1939 film “Gone With the Wind” from its library in the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd.The removal comes after a Los Angeles Times op-ed called for the film to be taken down as it perpetuates racial stereotypes and glorifies the antebellum South.Starring Vivienne Leigh, Clark Gable, Hattie McDaniel and Olivia de Havilland, “Gone With the Wind” takes place on a plantation outside Atlanta after the American Civil War.

A candid conversation. On Monday, Daily Pop co-host Justin Sylvester appeared on Bravo's Instagram Live to host an open dialogue about being black in the United States.

The young cast of Netflix’s sci-fi, coming of age series Stranger Things is standing in solidarity against systemic racism and police brutality. In a series of images circulated across social media by devoted fans, a number of the stars have shown their support for the Black Lives Matter movement, attending a number of protests across the nation from Los Angeles to the site of the series’ filming in Atlanta.