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The UK’s National Film and Television School’s (NFTS) Board of Governors has named Sophie Turner Laing, former CEO of Endemol Shine and MD of Sky, as its new chair.

The look of love. Joshua Jackson reacted to wife Jodie Turner-Smith sharing a set of steamy photos taken while the couple got ready for the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNBC’s “American Song Contest” series premiere was topped by a new episode of ABC’s “American Idol” Monday, according to early Nielsen data.The two-hour debut of NBC’s U.S. adaptation of the European mega hit “Eurovision Song Contest” averaged a 0.5 rating among adults 18-49 and 2.892 million viewers while airing live from 8-10 p.m., per Nielsen’s fast-affiliate ratings. Meanwhile, “Idol” averaged a 0.7 key demo rating and 5.1465 million viewers during that same window.“American Song Contest” is a live show for the East Coast, but airs tape delayed for the West Coast.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterWith the 65 years “Eurovision Song Contest” has under its belt, NBC’s U.S. adaptation of the worldwide phenomenon has a lot to live up to on day one. Luckily, “American Song Contest” also has the full-backing of the OG show’s production powerhouse  and a team of Eurovision fanatics preparing for its weekly two-hour live shows hosted by Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg, beginning with Monday’s 8 p.m.

Jennifer Lopez, 52, and Ben Affleck, 49, have purchased a home. The Bronx native and Oscar winner are in escrow for a massive $50 million estate in Bel-Air, California, TMZ reported on Saturday, March 19. The 20,000 sq. foot house has all the amenities the A-Listers could desire, including a gorgeous view, swimming pool, home theatre (perfect for screening their own flicks), home gym, wine cellar and four kitchens per images published on Variety‘s real-estate outlet Dirt. If the features of the home aren’t up to snuff, the members-only Bel Air Country Club is also adjacent to the property.

Duran Duran have announced that they’ll be hitting the road for a North American tour this summer – get tickets here.Simon Le Bon and co. are set to embark on a 14-date run starting in August in support of their latest album, ‘Future Past’.Beginning in Welch, Minnesota on August 19, Duran Duran will take in shows at Chicago’s United Center, New York’s Madison Square Garden, and San Francisco’s Chase Center, as well as three nights at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.A number of dates on the tour will see support from Nile Rodgers & Chic.The tour will come after Duran Duran perform a string of shows in Europe, including their BST Hyde Park gig in London on July 10.On Wednesday (March 16), the band stopped by The Late Late Show With James Corden to give fans a preview of what they can expect from the forthcoming jaunt, delivering a celebratory rendition of ‘Tonight United’, from ‘Future Past’.You can watch it below:Tickets for the North American dates go on sale next Friday (March 25) at 10am local time – get them here.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Less than a year since its June 29, 2021 launch in the region, HBO Max Latin America is adding a raft of new original Latin American shows to its programming grid. WarnerMedia’s SVOD service now ranks second in the region, albeit still lagging behind market leader, Netflix.“When we launched more than eight months ago, we promised to launch 100 shows in a year and a half; I think we’re on track to deliver that promise,” said Luis Duran, general manager, HBO Max Latin America, in an exclusive interview with Variety.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterReality dating series “The Courtship” has pulled from NBC’s lineup and will move to USA Network where it will air behind the new season of “Temptation Island,” Variety has learned.NBC’s schedule will change to the below due to the Sunday show’s move to the NBCUniversal-owned cable channel.For Sunday 3/20 only:7-8 AGT Extreme (recap / repeat)8-9 Weakest Link (original)9-11 “An Audience with Adele” specialStarting 3/27:7-9 American Song Contest (Repeat)9-10 Weakest Link (original)10-11 TransplantMore to come…

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ITV drama Our House follows the story of a couple who decide to 'birdnest' after a separation. Instead of selling the family home, they decide to maintain joint ownership of it and keep it as a base for their children. In 'birdnesting', the kids stay where they are and the parents do the shuttling back and forth.

Melissa Gorga has proven herself to be an asset to  -- whether the audience always recognizes that or not. Season after season, the veteran 'Wife is faced with criticism that she «doesn't have a storyline» or that her «storyline» is «talking about everyone else.» «I always think that's so funny, even [Real Housewives executive producer] Andy Cohen always says it, he's like, 'Where did this whole storyline thing come from?' I'm like, 'The fans made it up!'» Melissa remarks to ET over video chat.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Ordinary Joe” has been canceled at NBC, Variety has confirmed with sources.The series aired one season on the broadcast network. The show debuted in September and aired 13 episodes through January. It received mixed reviews from critics and failed to make a significant impact in the ratings.

Jennifer Lawrence’s little one! The actress and her husband, Cooke Maroney, have welcomed their first child, according to reports.

Sophie Turner is pregnant! The 26-year-old  alum and her husband, Joe Jonas, are expecting their second child together, a source tells ET.«Sophie and Joe were overjoyed to learn they are expecting a second child,» says the source. «They both have siblings and didn’t want their daughter to be an only child and have talked about having a bigger family. The couple recently celebrated Sophie’s birthday, as well as the pregnancy.”Turner's baby bump has been on display as of late amid her outings with Jonas.Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are seen on Feb.

EXCLUSIVE: Saban Films has picked up world rights on Zach Golden’s action-comedy High Heat and will release later this year.

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