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Tracee Ellis Ross were the Emmy-nominated stars of ABC’s “Black-ish” for eight culture-changing seasons, Jenifer Lewis and Deon Cole were the sitcom’s secret weapons.And as they say goodbye to their characters Ruby Johnson and Charlie Telphy — the mother and co-worker, respectively, of Andre Johnson (Anderson) — when the “Black-ish” series finale airs Tuesday (April 19) at 9 p.m., Lewis and Cole are more than proud-ish of the show’s legacy in representing the African-American experience.“We made history — and I’m extremely proud of it,” Lewis, 65, told The Post. “We did an excellent job entertaining people — and we did an excellent job educating people.

It's the end of an era for the cast of , but it's also the beginning of a new one for its Freeform spinoff, . ET spoke with the cast on the red carpet of the 39th Annual PaleyFest LA, a bittersweet affair since it's the final one that the family will attend together as a cast. For the stars attending, which include Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin and Jenifer Lewis, it feels as if they came together for the first time just yesterday.For Shahidi — who left the main cast at the end of season 3 to lead  -- the ability to decide on their ending has been «really beautiful.»«It's really beautiful to end this as a celebration.

The 39th Annual PaleyFest LA is a bittersweet one for the cast of ABC's  Although the annual television festival is markedly special this year because it's the first time it's back in person in three years, it's also the final one that the crew will attend together as a cast.When ET spoke with the stars attending the panel on the red carpet on Monday, the crew reflected on seeing their final season air live and how it feels to say goodbye as their eight-year run ends. For many of the cast present, which includes Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin and Jenifer Lewis, it feels as if they came together for the first time just yesterday.«I was here a week ago and I was saying as I was coming down in the elevator, I am having flashbacks to our first PaleyFest as a cast and we did a photo shoot with the ,» Ross said, sharing that she's getting flashbacks of her «teeny little cast members.»And although she's been a bit emotional as the countdown nears an end, the TV mom says it helps that the cast still gets to see one another.  «I think I will miss coming to work every day,» she admitted, adding that she would miss the «chaos» of being around her TV family and their production crew.

, and Freeform has officially renewed the Emmy-nominated series for a fifth season! Along with the renewal news, the network announced that  star Marcus Scribner will join his TV sister, Yara Shahidi, on the spinoff, reprising his role as Andre Johnson Jr. as he embarks on his own journey to being «grown.»Scribner has portrayed the eldest Johnson son throughout the show's seven-season run, which will wrap with the currently airing final season.

Vanessa Bayer is starring in and executive producing a new half-hour comedy for Showtime inspired by her childhood battle with leukemia, ET has the exclusive first look at her co-star, Jenifer Lewis. In, Bayer plays Joanna Gold, a woman who dreams of becoming a host at a home-shopping channel just like her idol and star, Jackie (Molly Shannon). Lewis rounds out the trio as Patricia, the icy, enigmatic founder and CEO of the network where Jackie works.

“This Is Us,” “black-ish” and “Better Call Saul” are among the shows to be saluted at the Paley Center for Media’s annual TV festival, returning to live events after two years of pandemic-caused virtual editions.

Prince of Bel-Air”) is 43. Guitarist Mitchell Marlow of Fliter is 43. Actor Carrie Coon (“Leftovers”) is 41.

This Is Us,Superman & Lois,black-ish,Ghosts,The Neighborhood,Hacks,Cobra Kai,Riverdale,Better Call Saul,A Salute to the NCIS Universe celebrating NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS:Hawai'i, and Emily in Paris.Both and  are celebrating their final seasons this year. Their panels will feature special preview screenings of upcoming episodes followed by a conversation and Q&A with the casts.

LOS ANGELES -- “This Is Us,” “black-ish” and “Better Call Saul” are among the shows to be saluted at the Paley Center for Media’s annual TV festival, returning to live events after two years of pandemic-caused virtual editions.The trio of shows, all set to end this year, will be among 13 others whose casts and creators will be showcased at the 39th annual PaleyFest LA, running from April 2-10 in Los Angeles. A total of 10 events are planned.“We are so excited to be returning in person to the Dolby Theatre," said Maureen J.

This Is Us,Superman & Lois,black-ish,Ghosts,The Neighborhood,Hacks,Cobra Kai,Riverdale,Better Call Saul,A Salute to the NCIS Universe celebrating NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS:Hawai'i, and Emily in Paris.Both and  are celebrating their final seasons this year. Their panels will feature special preview screenings of upcoming episodes followed by a conversation and Q&A with the casts.

Angelique Jackson Starz has acquired “Finding Kendrick Johnson,” setting a December 2021 release date for writer-director Jason Pollock’s new documentary as part of the network’s holiday slate.Narrated by Jenifer Lewis (“Black-ish”) and produced by Malcolm D.

EXCLUSIVE: Gravitas Ventures has set an Academy-qualifying U.S. theatrical run for the Jason Pollock doc Finding Kendrick Johnson.

Black-ish‘s Jenifer Lewis is set as a lead alongside Vanessa Bayer and Molly Shannon in Bayer’s half-hour Showtime comedy series I Love This for You.

Kenya Barris’ acclaimed black-ish has become the most prolific comedy series of the past couple of decades. During its run, it has already spawned two spinoff series, Freeform’s grown-ish, the No.1 live-action comedy on basic cable among adults 18-34, and mixed-ish, which aired on ABC for two seasons.

LOS ANGELES -- A man who romanced three women, including “black-ish” star Jenifer Lewis, in order to con them out of money for his phony businesses was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison.Antonio Wilson, 58, of Santa Monica, was sentenced in a federal courtroom in Los Angeles and ordered to pay $272,000 in restitution.Wilson, also known as “Dr.

Legendary actress and singer Jenifer Lewis says her sex addiction in the ’80s was “dangerous.”

family is getting the animated treatment. Ahead of their season 7 premiere, ABC will air a one-hour special which includes an animated episode titled «Election Special Pt.

Netflix festive film Christmas on the Square.The streaming giant announced the new film with a cast and synopsis on Tuesday (September 29), also revealing Christmas on the Square will feature 14 new original songs by Parton.Parton will star opposite Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis, Treat Williams, Jeanine Mason, Josh Segarra, Mary Lane Haskell, Matthew Johnson and Selah Kimbro Jones.

Dolly Parton is bringing Christmas to Netflix!

Natalie Oganesyan editorIn today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announced a new holiday special from Dolly Parton, and ABC released a trailer for “Supermarket Sweep,” hosted by Leslie Jones.Movie musical “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” will premiere Nov. 22 on Netflix.

Christmas on the Square, directed by Debbie Allen and starring Jenifer Lewis and Christine Baranski. Baranski plays Regina Fuller, a Scrooge stand-in who comes to town to evict everyone from the land owned by her father—but even Fuller can't avoid being swept up by the holiday cheer, thanks to a visit from an angel played by none other than Parton herself.Christmas on the Square premieres November 22 on .

Christmas is coming early to Netflix with the arrival of the festive rom-com, “Holidate”.

It’s definitely going to be a Holly Dolly Christmas this year.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVKenya Barris has a lot on his plate already with three comedies in the “ish” universe already airing, as well as #BlackAF on Netflix (not to mention his overall deal to create new content with the streamer in general) — so what made him want to deliver a fourth “ish” series in “Old-ish,” starring “Black-ish’s” Laurence Fishburne and Jenifer Lewis?“Everyone’s been wanting to see Pop and Ruby together because they’re basically together anyway,” Barris

The Christmas Chronicles, a new Dolly Parton musical with Christine Baranski and Jenifer Lewis starring alongside Parton, an Emma Roberts romcom, and a new feature starring Forest Whitaker as whimsical inventor whose granddaughter helps him rediscover his love for the holiday season. For a full list of Netflix's holiday specials, including first look images and trailers, keep reading below.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsNetflix has set the premiere date for its Dolly Parton holiday special Dolly Parton’s Christmas on The Square. The streaming giant announced Tuesday that the holiday title, starring Parton, Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis, Treat Williams and Jeanine Mason, will premiere on Nov.

“Black-ish” is old news and “Old-ish” is the fresh-faced comedy en route to ABC.

Another black-ish spinoff is in the works!

of Los Angeles, they’ll meet characters who represent the old and new faces of the community as they try to make it work as a married couple. Again.”Also Read: 'Black-ish' Sets Animated Election Special to Air in OctoberThe project is in the works at ABC Signature, with Barris serving as writer and executive producer on the project.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA fourth installment in the “Black-ish” franchise could soon be a reality.Variety has confirmed that ABC is developing a spinoff of the critically-acclaimed comedy titled “Old-ish.” The new spinoff would focus on Earl “Pops” Johnson and Ruby Johnson, played in the mothership series by Laurence Fishburne and Jenifer Lewis.The project would Ruby and Earl as they give love a second chance.

Denise Petski, Nellie Andreeva There is another ‘Ish’ in our future. ABC has put in development Old-ish, the third spinoff from Kenya Barris’ flagship series Black-ish, with Laurence Fishburne and Jenifer Lewis reprising their Black-ish roles, Deadline has confirmed.Written by Barris, Old-ish follows Dre Johnson’s (Anthony Anderson) parents, Ruby (Lewis) and Earl (Fishburne), as they give love a second chance.

The death of George Floyd has had a profound effect on millions of people around the world, sparking protests and calls for change. For actress and activist Jenifer Lewis, she took to the piano to express her feelings.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Disney Channel has ordered a third season of animated series Amphibia starring Brenda Song (Dollface) ahead of its season 2 premiere on July 11.

If real change is to be made in Hollywood for people of color, it has to start from the top. So say some of the most powerful black women in entertainment when Variety asked about the biggest challenges they face in the industry.