Michaela Coel, Cynthia Erivo to Headline BBC Creative Diversity Initiative

Netflix deal for her drama series I May Destroy You.The actress, who wrote and starred in all 12 episodes of the BBC/HBO show – as well as co-directing nine – revealed earlier this month that the show was initially offered seven figures from Netflix.

Naman Ramachandran “I May Destroy You” creator and star Michaela Coel has said she felt “incredibly empowered” after turning down a $1 million offer from streaming giant Netflix for the show that eventually found its home at HBO and the BBC.Coel revealed earlier this month how, in May 2017, with the help of her then agents CAA, she had negotiated a deal with Netflix, but it fell through when she asked for a percentage of the show’s copyright.

The Theatre Artists Fund, spearheaded by Sam Mendes to help support freelancers in the U.K. stage industry struggling during the lockdown due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, has raised £1.6 million ($2 million) since it launched on July 6, with donations from a number of major stars.

Cynthia Erivo, the Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner who was Oscar-nominated for her work in 2019’s Harriet, has come aboard Talent Show, a musical drama set up at Universal. Gandja Monteiro (Vida, The Chi) will direct the project, which is based on an idea by Duane Adler, the Save the Last Dance scribe who originated the Step Up franchise.

Cynthia Erivo, the Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner who was Oscar-nominated for her work in 2019’s Harriet, has come aboard Talent Show, a musical drama set up at Universal.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerOscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is set to star in Universal Pictures drama Talent Show, which is being directed by Gandja Monteiro (Vida, The Chi). Emmy winner Lena Waithe penned the latest version of the script from earlier version by Aimee Lagos.

Cynthia Erivo has booked a brand new role for Universal Studios’ Talent Show.

Halle Berry teased that she has a new boyfriend two and a half years after splitting from Alex Da Kid.“Sunday,funday❤️,” the Oscar winner, 53, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, July 19, alongside a close-up photo of her feet next to those of a mystery man as they lounged outside.The post came as a surprise to many of Berry’s 6.3 million Instagram followers, who celebrated her possible new romance. “Well okay then!!! Have fun then,” Cynthia Erivo commented.

Elizabeth Banks’ $395 Allen Schwartz blazer and $275 high-waist shorts; and Nastia Liukin’s lime green Grlfrnd jacket (on sale for $188 here) and bottoms (on sale for $144 here).Opting for sparkles, Amber Valletta picked a sequin Saint Laurent style; while Emily Hampshire wore an affordable shimmering Zara design.Scroll through to see how Kate Upton, Cynthia Erivo, Kelly Rowland and more wear their stylish short suits below.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorI May Destroy You creator Michaela Coel and Cynthia Erivo, the Grammy-winning singer and actress, are to headline the BBC’s first Creative Diversity Xperience.The online event will take place on 28-29 July with the ambition of showcasing the vibrancy, innovation and leadership of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic talent in the creative industry.Over the course of 12 hours of content, Coel will provide a masterclass on her BBC/HBO hit series I May Destroy You,

 QCode’s Rob Herting and Automatik’s Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger, with Feste and Jennifer Besser producing through their Quiet Girl Productions. Feste wrote with Jennifer Besser.The production included QCode sending actors sterilized recording equipment.

Michaela Coel isn’t about to give away the rights to her creation.

Netflix for I May Destroy You.The actress, who wrote and starred in all 12 episodes of the BBC/HBO drama – as well as co-directing nine – told Vulture that the show was initially offered $1million from Netflix.

Michaela Coel is having another breakout moment with the BBC/HBO series I May Destroy You, which many people are already calling one of the best TV shows of the year.

Cynthia Erivo is among the headliners at the 2020 edition of Philadelphia’s Wawa Welcome America music festival, which, for the first year ever, went completely virtual.

Cynthia Erivo gave an incredible performance for a Fourth of July performance!