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Selome Hailu Hulu has given a piot order to “Downforce” (working title), a comedy pilot written and executive produced by “Silicon Valley” writers Alec Berg and Adam Countee. The official logline for “Downforce” reads, “When the heiress to a dynastic racing team is thrust back into the family business, she needs to make some hard choices about the future of the team and her family’s legacy.” The pilot will be produced by ABC Signature, where Berg and Countee both have overall deals.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have delighted fans with a glimpse behind the scenes of their enduring romance, after enjoying a series of dreamy dates while she's busy filming her latest TV show in Australia.The 36 year old star is currently soaking up the Aussie sun as she works on the much-anticipated second series of the hit BBC drama Ten Pound Poms. Taking a break from the set, her hubby Mark, aged 37, jetted over to spend some quality time with his leading lady, and the two lovebirds took off for an idyllic getaway to Hunter Valley in New South Wales, renowned for its exquisite wineries.

BottleRock Festival at the Napa Valley Expo.Headliners at the stacked extravaganza this year include ’90s icons Pearl Jam, former Fleetwood Mac frontwoman Stevie Nicks, soulful hitmaker Ed Sheeran, rap provocateur Megan Thee Stallion and jazzy nine-time Grammy winner Norah Jones.Other big names on the bill include My Morning Jacket, St. Vincent, The Offspring, Action Bronson and The Kid LaRoi.Plus, Nelly will be there, too.That’s not all, though.Based on our findings, over 75 artists will take the stage over the long weekend.At the time of publication, last-minute tickets are still available.

Happy Valley‘s Sarah Lancashire today took home the BAFTA TV Award for Leading Actress for the second time.

Naman Ramachandran Documentary short “Alt Shift Life,” by Oscar nominee Laura Checkoway (“Edith+Eddie”) will premiere during the Tribeca Film Festival in June. The film examines the impact of AI on the modern job market and rather than evoking fear as some portrayals of AI do, it provides a perspective of hope for individuals navigating the competitive landscape. To illustrate this the film uses the prism of ServiceNow’s RiseUp program that empowers diverse talents to secure career opportunities.

Jeannie Epper, a stunt double for Lynda Carter in the 1970s Wonder Woman TV series and performed stunts in such movies as The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and Kill Bill: Vol. 2, died Sunday at her Simi Valley, California, home. She was 83.

You’ll never guess the piercings Tori Spelling got! Hint — they’re NSFW!

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Cobra Kai” Season 6 is getting a super-sized sendoff. As part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, the streaming giant has announced that the final season of the popular series will consist of 15 episodes, with the season to be split into three five-episode blocks. The first five episodes will premiere on July 18, while the second batch of five will premiere on Nov.

Maulik Pancholy, who is gay.The Cumberland Valley School District school board voted 5 to 4 to allow the assembly at Mountain View Middle School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, to proceed as originally scheduled.Students whose parents object to the presentation’s content will be allowed to opt out of the assembly.Pancholy, nationally known for his role as Jonathan on NBC’s hit TV show 30 Rock, is the author of two award-winning novels for young adults.The Best at It is the story of a gay Indian-American boy and his experience dealing with bullying in a small Midwestern town. Nikhil Out Loud is about a group of eighth-grade theater kids rising up against homophobia in their community.The board canceled the assembly on April 15, citing concerns about Pancholy, who describes himself as an “activist” on his website.

Bravo fans don’t get much bigger than THIS famous musician-turned-momma!

EXCLUSIVE: Dreamscape Productions’ creature feature comedy Round the Decay has finalized its cast – with The NeverEnding Story actress Melody Kay returning to film and Breaking Bad actor Phil Duran tapped for a key role.

Kenneth Huang was known for his particular taste in wine. Whether in his favorite corner of Cut, the Michelin-starred steakhouse at the Beverly Wilshire, or in the Peninsula Shanghai, Huang would summon a bottle of Opus One to the table. He would tell guests that he had a private reserve of the Napa Valley vineyard’s 2011 vintage, which retails for up to $2,000 a case. Someone who regularly dined with the financier says she drank so much Opus One that she got sick of the bourgeois Bordeaux. 

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic “Challengers,” Luca Guadagnino’s enthralling sports opera about three great-looking tennis stars who trade partners, is the latest movie to feature that time-honored configuration, the love triangle. And make no mistake: This one is complicated. It’s no mere either/or thing.

A hero teacher reportedly disarmed a teenager after three people were stabbed at a school in a horror attack.

Detectives are continuing to quiz a teenage girl on suspicion of attempted murder after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a school in Wales.

Coachella 2024. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the California festival from the desert, or from the comfort of your own home.Weekend one was pretty eventful – with Lana Del Rey dazzling during her show (with a little help from surprise guest Billie Eilish), Damon Albarn struggled to connect with the lacklustre audience gathered for Blur, before Tyler, The Creator smashed his Saturday headline show – despite a similarly meek crowd – and a stellar closing set from Doja Cat.Headlines were also made by the long-awaited return of No Doubt (featuring Olivia Rodrigo), a reunion set from Sublime, and other guest turns coming from Paris Hilton hooking up with Vampire Weekend and Will Smith taking to the stage with J Balvin to roll out ‘Men In Black‘ for some reason.Now the set times for the second weekend of the festival have been announced, along with a new multi-view feature on the festival’s official livestream – so you can watch all the action from each stage.

Maulik Pancholy at a local middle school’s anti-bullying assembly due to concerns over his “lifestyle.”The Cumberland Valley School District school board voted unanimously to cancel the gay actor’s scheduled May 22 appearance at Mountain View Middle School in Mechanicsburg, a town of 9,000 people in the state’s center, just 10 miles outside Harrisburg.Pancholy, who played Jonathan on the hit TV show 30 Rock, Sanjay in Weeds, and voiced the character of Baljeet for Disney’s Phineas & Ferb, is also an author of novels for young adults, including The Best at It, the story of a gay Indian-American boy and his experience dealing with bullying in a small Midwestern town, and Nikhil Out Loud, about a group of eighth-grade theater kids rising up against homophobia in their community.The conservative school board balked at the idea that Pancholy might address the middle schoolers and bring up topics like homosexuality or politically-tinged issues, which could violate a district policy prohibiting “political” events.“He labels himself as an activist who is proud of his lifestyle, and I don’t think that should be imposed on our students,” School Board Member Bud Shaffner said at an evening meeting on April 15.Kelly Potteiger, a newly-elected board member who is also a member of the right-wing, anti-LGBTQ group Moms for Liberty, fretted that Pancholy might mention his books, which deal with anti-LGBTQ bullying themes, or his own experience with bullying, potentially even advocating for ideas like “empathy and inclusion” — which right-wingers typically deem as contrary to conservative values.“[I]t’s not discriminating against his lifestyle, that’s his choice, but it’s him speaking about it,” Potteiger sad.

Coachella 2024. Along with some of the biggest names in music, fans can expect some promising weather.

A giant water vortex which opened up in a lake has been branded a "portal to Hell". The 75ft-wide chasm appeared in the Lake Berryessa reservoir in eastern Napa Valley, which lies at the top of the Monticello Dam in California, after water levels got too high.

Coachella 2024 festival have been announced along with a new multi-view feature on the festival’s official livestream, so you can watch all the action from each stage. See all details below.Coachella has teamed up with YouTube again as the festival’s exclusive streaming partner.

EXCLUSIVE: 9-1-1 is getting a visit from Malcolm Jamal Warner.

Outlander fans will be relieved following the news that the time-travelling drama has found a new home in the UK.

Prince Jackson prefers to steer clear of the spotlight. The son of Michael Jackson and brother to Paris Jackson lives in Los Angeles, although he’s rarely seen at some of the cities most popular and celebrity packed locations. A new report claims he’s interested in keeping his life private, including his relationship with Molly Schirmang.

Ariana Madix isn’t the only Vanderpump Rules star to purchase a new home! Lala Kent is now a proud owner of a new place, too! But instead of moving to the Hollywood Hills like her Broadway star pal, she’s joining her other co-stars in… the Valley!

EXCLUSIVE: Audiences can’t get enough of The Valley.

Ariana Madix is movin’ on up!

Ariana Madix may finally be moving out of the house she shares with ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval.

Taylor Dayne is saying goodbye to her Los Angeles home, located in Valley Village, a decade after owning the property.Per Robb Report, Dayne is asking for nearly two and a half times more than what she purchased the home for. The outlet reported Dayne paid $1 million for the home in 2013, and she is now asking just under $2.5 million.Taylor’s home, located in the San Fernando Valley, has five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms and is 3,864 square feet.

Melissa Gilbert had a ready answer when asked why fans of Little House on the Prairie always seem to burst into tears whenever they see her in person.

Megan Thee Stallion has announced UK, European and North American dates for her ‘Hot Girl Summer’ 2024 tour.Stallion’s tour will consist of 32 dates across North America, Europe and the UK set for the spring and summer. The first show will kick off at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Head into the pretty village of Christleton in Cheshire and it has all the hallmarks of quintessential rural life. Ducks and swans swim across still waters of the village pond, while parents with kids happily toddle past to enjoy a huge free play area.

The Valley kicks off TONIGHT (March 19) on Bravo!

A select group of Disney California Adventure Park guests were treated to a special appearance from actor Patrick Warburton as they were ready to board the Soarin’ Over California attraction.

It's known for its streets lined with independent shops, cafes, glitzy restaurants and celebrity-owned bars, many within listed historic buildings. And now the historic market town of Knutsford in Cheshire has been hailed among the best places to live in the UK in The Sunday Times' annual guide.

Another couple from The Valley bites the dust!

Random House will publish a memoir by Wicked director Jon M. Chu this summer.