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James Gunn’s Superman (ne Superman Legacy) has cast Wendell Pierce as Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor The National Association of Latino Independent Producers and Netflix have announced the third cohort for their Women of Color Incubator — the finalists were chosen from a pool of over 100 applications. The 2023 class of filmmakers are Sonia Gonzalez (“Heartbreak in Another Tongue”), Michelle Salcedo (“Bye Bye Barbarito”), Jackie! Zhou (“Good Boy Banjo”), Lorena Duran (“Last Day Home”) and Fabiola Andrade (“Natural Selection”). Gonzalez is a Mexican-American writer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles.

Terence Winter, who stepped down as showrunner of the Sylvester Stallone-starring mob drama Tulsa King after its first season, is back as a writer on Paramount+ series’ upcoming second season in addition to his continuing duties as an executive producer. The series, created by Taylor Sheridan, has opted not to bring in a replacement for Winter in line with the practice at the other Sheridan series produced by 101 Studios which don’t have a traditional showrunner. Instead, Tulsa King has hired a director/executive producer whose deal is still being finalized.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director James Gunn announced that Feb. 29 marked the start of filming on his new “Superman” movie, which will kick off the rebooted DC Universe under the supervision of him and his DC Studios co-boss Peter Safran. Gunn also revealed that his movie, which had been titled “Superman: Legacy,” is now simply called “Superman.” “Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday,” Gunn wrote in a caption to a photo of what appears to be a close-up of his version of the Superman costume.

BMF has been renewed for a fourth season at Starz ahead of its Season 3 premiere on Friday, March 1. Production on season four is slated to begin this spring in Atlanta.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “BMF” has been renewed for Season 4 at Starz, Variety has learned. The news comes ahead of the upcoming Season 3 premiere of the crime drama. Season 3 of the series will debut on March 1 at midnight on the Starz app before its linear network premiere at 8 p.m.ET/PT in the U.S.

Angelique Jackson Tyler Perry has wrapped production on the third movie in his four-picture deal with Amazon MGM Studios, a drama led by “P-Valley” and “Mea Culpa” star Shannon Thornton and “Run The World’s” Tosin Morohunfola. Perry wrote, directed and produced the film, which recently wrapped filming on location in Colorado and at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta under the working title “Joy Ridge.” “Amidst the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, Joy (Thornton) finds herself on a holiday trip with a man she envisions as ‘the one,” the film’s official logline reads.

Janee Bolden Hulu has unveiled the first official trailer and release date for “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told,” its original documentary on Atlanta’s legendary annual HBCU Spring Break phenomenon of the ‘80’s and ‘90’s. Set to make its world premiere at SXSW’s film festival before arriving on Hulu March 21, the doc features interviews with politicians, event founders, former partygoers and prominent hip-hop artists, including Lil Jon, Killer Mike, 21 Savage, Jermaine Dupri and Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell — the latter three who are among the film’s producers.

Celeste Barber is coming to North America with the Backup Dancer Tour and is kicking off with a performance at the Netflix Is A Joke comedy festival.

BMF is back.

One-time NFL MVP Cam Newton was involved in a huge brawl at a 7-on-7 football event this weekend, resulting in a viral video of the melee.

All the Queen’s Men is one of the hottest shows on TV!

“I’m still preparing,” Rachel Brosnahan told us about her big role as Lois Lane in James Gunn’s DC movie Superman: Legacy.

Marlo Hampton is leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta amid the Season 16 cast shakeup. The reality TV personality was a main cast member (aka Peach Holder) for two seasons.

Marlo Hampton is saying goodbye to The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Normani has spoken about her long-awaited debut album ‘Dopamine’, saying it will represent everything she has “gone through to get to this moment.”Earlier this week (February 22), the Atlanta singer unveiled the cover art and name of her first-ever solo full-length record. The announcement comes after she teased the record in January, saying it is “literally the best music she’s ever made”. In other posts, she confirmed that the album will be released sometime this year, though she did not reveal a concrete launch date.In a new cover story with Who What Wear, it is said that Normani’s upcoming record will be a subtle shift from the hip-hop and R&B-leaning pop music she has released before.

Kelly Rowland has responded to rumours on whether Beyoncé‘s new album ‘Act II’ will feature a Destiny’s Child reunion.During this year’s NFL Super Bowl LVIII, Beyoncé shared two new singles and announced that she’ll be dropping her eighth studio album ‘Act II’ next month. Since the announcement, rumours have circulated about what the theme of the record would be.

After only 15 months of marriage, Porsha Williams called it quits with Simon Guobadia!

Porsha Williams is ending her marriage.

P1Harmony have announced their upcoming 2024 ‘P1ustage H : UTOP1A’ tour, with concerts in the US, Asia and more.Today (February 23), P1Harmony teased the cities for the concerts on their upcoming 2024 ‘P1ustage H : UTOP1A’ tour. Among the cities listed are 10 shows in the US, as well as one-off stops in South Korea and Canada.For the US leg of P1Harmony’s ‘P1ustage H : UTOP1A’ tour, the boyband will hold concerts in eight different states and districts.

Tyler Perry has seen demonstrations of what AI can do. While he is astonished, he’s also sounding an alarm.

Katcy Stephan Tyler Perry‘s planned $800 million studio expansion in Atlanta has been put on the back burner due to his growing concerns over developments in artificial intelligence. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Thursday, Perry expressed a need for the industry to get ahead of AI’s potential impact, saying, “There’s got to be some sort of regulations in order to protect us.

On March 7, Tony Shhnow will share Out The Woods, the Atlanta rapper's first full-length album of 2024. Ahead of that release, he's shared a brand new single called "Watch." Fans of Shhnow already know of his ability to shift effortlessly between different styles of rap, from the floaty bliss of pluggnb to every color of trap music.

Kings Of Leon have announced a 2024 world tour with dates in London and North America.The band – comprised of Caleb, Jared, Nathan and Mathew Followill – are set to embark on a string of live dates in support of their forthcoming ninth album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’.They are set to play BST Hyde Park in London on June 30, with the likes of Paolo Nutini and The Vaccines performing as well along with other special guests who have yet to be announced.From there, the band will then head off to the Moody Center in Austin Texas on August 14 to kick off the US leg of tour. The band will make their way through the states, making stops in major cities such as Houston, Fort Worth, Phoenix, Inglewood, Palm Springs, Berkley, Santa Barbra, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Toronto and Laval.

To celebrate the ramp up of Superman: Legacy‘s production in Atlanta, director/scribe and co-DC boss James Gunn posted a photo of the cast on Instagram today.

Leave the World Behind.”Callers on the Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile networks have experienced a drop in service and the reason has yet to be determined. Many AT&T customers reported that they were stuck in “SOS Mode,” a system used for emergency services, and some police departments have been unable to receive 911 calls.

and TikTokers alike. In fact, the platform likely has much to do with its success: several of their products have gone viral on the app.While they garnered most of its fanbase online, LYS is far from just another “buzzy" beauty brand.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The roll that country star Jelly Roll is on will make itself felt in arenas in the late summer and fall of 2024, as the singer has laid out an itinerary that has him headlining big-sized halls in 37 U.S. cities over a two-month period. The “Beautifully Broken” tour starts Aug.

There are two things the Real Housewives franchise reliably delivers on – binge-worthy drama and documenting the lavish lifestyles of the show’s stars.

Kelly Rowland is on a press tour promoting her Netflix film Mea Culpa and was asked about Beyoncé‘s new country album and the possibility of a Destiny’s Child reunion.

Deal or No Deal Island is premiering on Monday (February 26)!

Will Trent is back this week!

Kandi Burruss, Kyle Richards and Chrishell Stause were among the reality stars who are in attendance at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on Sunday (February 18) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Girls’ Generation member Hyoyeon, who performs solo under the moniker DJ HYO, has announced her 2024 ‘Cherry Blossom’ tour.Today (February 7), Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon announced the dates for her upcoming ‘Cherry Blossom’ tour of the US, set to take place in March and April this year.It’ll kick off on March 22 at Exchange LA in Los Angeles, California, followed by performance in Atlantic City, Atlanta and Austin throughout the rest of the month. In April, the musician will also hold shows in Chicago, Denver and San Francisco.According to the announcement, more dates are expected to be added to Hyoyeon’s 2024 ‘Cherry Blossom’ US tour.

put out two country-themed tracks this month.“They’ve got to make their mark, just like a dog in a dog walk park. You know, every dog has to mark every tree, right? So that’s what’s going on here,” Schneider, 63, said while appearing on conservative media outlet One American News. The comment came after the anchor asked Schneider his thoughts on fans pressuring an Oklahoma radio station to play the “Single Ladies” songstresses new country music.“The lefties in the entertainment industry just won’t leave any area alone, right? They just have to seize control over every aspect, don’t they,” asked the host.According to Schneider, it’s usually the other way around with country stars attempting to break into mainstream music.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Vampire Weekend has announced a 2024 tour in support of their forthcoming album “Only God Above Us,” in addition to releasing the album’s first two singles “Capricorn” and “Gen-X Cops.” After the album’s arrival on April 5, the North American jaunt will kick off on Apr. 8 in Austin, TX, and make stops in more than 35 cities such as Los Angeles, Berkeley, Seattle, Cincinnati, Toronto, Boston, New York and Atlanta.