Sure, Donald Trump is president of the United States, but in Chris Rock’s opinion, he’s not the one with the real power.
03.09.2020 - 20:01 / variety.com
Will Thorne Staff WriterUMC, AMC Networks’ streaming service dedicated to Black film and TV, has found its latest project.The service has given the greenlight to “Millennials,” a multi-cam comedy from “In the Heat of the Night” Rugg Williams and his son Oren Williams.“Millennials” will explore the lives of four 20-something roommates – a business student, a YouTuber, a college dropout, and a personal trainer – as they navigate the chaos of being young, finding success, and finding themselves in
.Sure, Donald Trump is president of the United States, but in Chris Rock’s opinion, he’s not the one with the real power.
Gigi Goode can't be bothered with labels. Not when it comes to the couture ensembles she wore on the main stage during season 12, or her lifelong exploration of gender.
Pete Hammond Awards Columnist/Chief Film CriticPrevious winners of the Outstanding Comedy Series category in just about the entirety of the past decade—Fleabag, Veep, Modern Family—aren’t a factor this year, so there’s a chance for new blood to take over. Only 2018 winner The Marvelous Mrs.
Busy Philipps honored her longtime pal Michelle Williams with a sweet tribute for the Oscar nominee’s 40th birthday.The Cougar Town alum, 41, took to Instagram on Wednesday, September 9, to recognize Williams on her special day. Philipps shared candid photos of the pair in a bathroom together as she helped her BFF with her hair, and she also uploaded a shot of Wiliams as a child.“I love these pictures.
Ciera Payton is playing Wendy Williams!
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Maisie Williams in the trailer for Two Weeks To Live, her first role since Game of Thrones wrapped last summer. Williams plays young adventurer Kim in the show, but for that line, it feels like she is speaking directly to the audience as she tries to move beyond the shadow of Ayra Stark – the character she spent nearly a decade playing.
Shirley Ju Attorneys Leron E. Rogers (right) and John T.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has ordered a comedy series starring Jamie Foxx titled “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me,” Variety has learned.The multi-camera series is inspired by Foxx’s relationship with his daughter, Corinne Foxx. The series will also star David Alan Grier, Kyla-Drew, Porscha Coleman, and Jonathan Kite.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaLeslie K. Barry’s upcoming novel “Newark Minutemen” has been optioned by Fulwell 73, the independent production company behind “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” John Niven and Nick Ball are attached to pen the screenplay.“Newark Minutemen” is based on an incredible true story.
Manori Ravindran International EditorMartin Freeman-fronted comedy “Breeders” is heading back into production on Monday.Cameras have resumed rolling in Greater London on the second season of the Sky and FX Networks series, following a 16-week suspension due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Tracee Ellis Ross is reflecting on her experiences
Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorIt was a record year for Black performers at the Emmys, who received 34.3% of the 102 acting nominations.
Matthew Carey In 2019 filmmaker Roger Ross Williams contended for an Emmy with his VR documentary Traveling While Black, a sensory experience that told the true story of the Negro Motorist Green Book (as opposed to the 2018 Oscar-winning film, which opted for a white-centric storyline).With final 2020 Emmy voting now underway, Williams is back in contention with The Apollo, another documentary that speaks forcefully to the African-American journey.