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EXCLUSIVE: Apple is solidifying the cast for Season 2 of its sports drama Swagger. Orlando Jones (Winning Time) and Shannon Brown (Setup) have joined as new series regulars, and Christina Jackson and Sean Anthony Baker, who recurred in Season 1, have been promoted to regulars.

Daniel Goldberg, who produced all three The Hangover films, Space Jam, Old School and many others and co-wrote movies including the Bill Murray comedies Stripes and Meatballs, died today in Los Angeles. He was 74.

Maureen Ryan‘s new book, “Burn It Down”, is not only shedding light on the past toxic environment of Lost, but also bringing up an alleged feud between Sleepy Hollow stars Nicole Beharie and Tom Mison.

What is it like to walk the fine line between success and failure? Basketball drama “Swagger ” is returning for a second season; the Apple TV+ series, from creator, showrunner, and director Reggie Rock Bythewood, finds its inspiration in NBA star Kevin Durant’s real-life experiences. This season sees the teens grapple with newfound athletic fame while also dealing with outside pressures and their own academic success.

EXCLUSIVE: Cinedigm has acquired North American rights to the revenge flick Til Death Do Us Part starring Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Jason Patric (The Lost Boys), Natalie Burn (Black Adam) and Orlando Jones (The Time Machine), slating it for an exclusive release in theaters nationwide this summer. 

The 6th Annual Black Reel TV Awards were held and it was Quinta Brunson and ABC’s Abbott Elementary that took the most wins with seven in total. Brunson won four awards including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Guest Actress.

A new man in her life? Rosario Dawson has seemingly moved on with Nnamdi Okafor — and her ex-boyfriend Cory Booker already offered his stamp of approval to the new couple.

Amanda Seyfried is supporting husband Thomas Sadoski on his big night!

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 10-17:April 10: Actor Liz Sheridan (“Seinfeld”) is 93. Actor Steven Seagal is 70. Singer Terre Roche of The Roches is 69.

Orlando Jones is taking his battle with “American Gods” to DEFCON 1.

By Nellie Andreeva, Denise Petski

Starz is bouncing around ideas for “Power” prequels and sequels, said president and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch at the Television Critics Assn. winter press tour on Tuesday, also discussing the “John Wick” spinoff series “The Continental” and a “Weeds” reboot.

The president and CEO of Starz stands by the decision to cut actor Orlando Jones from American Gods Season 3, telling journalists that the show still boasts "one of the most diverse casts on television."

By Dino-Ray Ramos

Starz president and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch briefly discussed Orlando Jones departure from “American Gods” during an appearance at the Television Critics Association winter press tour on Tuesday.

Gabrielle Union's departure is being further investigated.

The production company behind Starz series American Gods has insisted actor Orlando Jones was not fired because of his race.

The already drama-riddled Starz series, American Gods, just landed smack dab in the middle of another controversy. Orlando Jones, who plays the trickster god Mr. Nancy, claims he has been fired from the series, and will not be in the upcoming Season 3.

Gabrielle Union is looking to speak with actor Orlando Jones after he said he was fired from the show "American Gods," which is produced by the same company behind "America's Got Talent."

Actor Orlando Jones is claiming that he was fired from "American Gods" after appearing in the show's first two seasons.

Gabrielle Union wants to «chat» with Orlando Jones following his alleged firing from

Orlando Jones took to social media on Saturday, claiming he was fired from because his character, Mr. Nancy, sends «the wrong message for black America.»

Orlando Jones says he was let go from the Starz series American Gods and will not reprise his role of Mr. Nancy in the upcoming third season, adding that the new showrunner thinks his "angry" character sends the "wrong message for black America."