Regina Hall Signs With APA, Reunites With Agent Andrew Rogers

EJ Panaligan editorNetflix has officially confirmed the cancellation of the animated series “Q-Force,” a queer comedy following an undervalued group of LGBTQ+ superspies as they go on personal and professional adventures.Prominent figures in comedy such as Sean Hayes, Wanda Sykes, Patti Harrison, Matt Rogers of the popular “Las Culturistas” podcast, actors David Harbour, Gary Cole and actress Laurie Metcalf rounded out the main voice cast for the series.Rogers first revealed news of the show’s cancellation in May during a guest host appearance on the “Attitudes!” podcast, also sharing that he recorded his lines in a closet during the COVID-19 lockdowns. And while the show didn’t attract rave reviews from critics, Rogers praised its cult fanbase and spoke briefly on the show’s legacy during the same podcast.

EXCLUSIVE: BMF star Russell Hornsby has signed with APA for representation in all areas. Hornsby is the second prominent client to follow longtime agent Andrew Rogers there, joining Regina Hall who also recently signed with APA. Veteran ICM Partners agent Rogers last month became the head of Global Talent at APA.

An interview for the books. Former BBC Newsnight producer Sam McAlister is sharing some behind-the-scenes details of that infamous TV interview with Prince Andrew in 2019 that went off the rails.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti crowned winners (and worthy winners they were) in the Love Island 2022 final, with many of this year’s Islanders reuniting to watch the show at a glitzy viewing party.Among those in attendance were two bombshells who we did NOT expect to see together any time soon. The Casa Amor girls posed for a picture, which was posted to Instagram by Chyna Mills, and standing next to each other were Coco Lodge and Jazmine Nichol, which we found strange considering they exposed their secret feud after leaving the villa.Jazmine spilled the beans on a secret unaired argument with Coco following her kiss with Andrew Le Page, while Coco made a number of shady comments seemingly aimed at Jazmine which suggested the whole thing was blown out proportion.Nevertheless, the pair seemed to have put their differences aside – at least for the night – as they celebrated the end of the series.Jazmine and Coco’s feud first came to light when the Geordie beauty queen had revealed she’d also been getting to know Andrew in the villa and was left blindsided when he and Coco kissed.“Coco, the girl I was closest to and had talked to about Andrew, went up to the terrace and kissed him.

Love Island fans have been left shocked after Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page came in fourth place in the final of the 2022 show.Tasha, 23, and Andrew, 27, accepted their fourth place graciously as they sat down with Love Island host Laura Whitmore on the sofa, and said that they were just happy to have found each other, and discussed plans for moving in together. Fans of the show were shocked at the pair - who became boyfriend and girlfriend on the show - coming fourth place in the final.

Zack Sharf The official Marilyn Monroe Estate has come to the defense of Ana de Armas, who is playing the Hollywood icon in Andrew Dominik and Netflix’s upcoming drama “Blonde.” An official trailer for the film premiered online July 28 and left many viewers outraged over de Armas’ casting because her accent did not entirely match Monroe’s iconic breathy tone. The film is not authorized by Monroe’s estate, but the group stands by de Armas’ casting nonetheless.“Marilyn Monroe is a singular Hollywood and pop culture icon that transcends generations and history,” said Marc Rosen, president of entertainment at Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which owns the Marilyn Monroe Estate. “Any actor that steps into that role knows they have big shoes to fill.

EXCLUSIVE: Tyler Blackburn, who plays the lead role of Alex Manes in Roswell, New Mexico, has signed with APA for representation.

Martha Stewart teamed up with global streetwear brand Anti Social Social Club for a capsule collection that features two images of Stewart, taken from her Instagram as she poses with lobster and an oyster. Andrew Garfield attended the Ischia Global Festival in Italy while wearing the Warner Tee in peacoat white and red from FILA. Emily Ratajkowski did an outfit check on TikTok while wearing the Frankie Asymmetric Drawstring Top in white from Edikted. Lala Kent took to Instagram to show the results of her mommy makeover featuring Sientra implants.Jaden Smith attended The ABB FIA Formula E New York City E-Prix wearing a custom driving suit by Alpinestars. Drake’s design collective, OVO®, teamed up with New York artist, Keith Haring for the OVO® / Keith Haring Collection, available in-store and online at octobersveryown.com.

EXCLUSIVE: Key programming continues for the 20th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) taking place August 5th – 13th.

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Rainey Jr., star of Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost, has signed with APA for representation. Rainey moves to APA from ICM Partners to join his former agent Andrew Rogers, who recently joined APA as a new Partner and Head of Global Talent.

After three years in court, Amber Portwood has lost custody of her 4-year-old son, James, who will be moving from Indiana to California with his dad, Andrew Glennon.

EXCLUSIVE: Lee Hall has signed with CAA for representation.

returned to San Diego Comic-Con to preview the remaining episodes of its final season on AMC, Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira made a surprise appearance following the panel in Hall H. Lincoln, who originated the role of Rick Grimes, played the character for the first nine seasons before departing the zombie franchise. After his departure in 2018, it was reported that he was set to reprise his role in a trilogy of feature films.

Wilson Chapman editorMarisa Garcia and Ben Shimmel have been promoted to agent positions at WME, Variety has learned exclusively.Both Garcia and Shimmel are veterans of the talent agency’s comedy division and will continue to work for the department in their new roles, supporting the agency’s comedy roster, which includes several of the industry’s top talents, such as Amy Schumer, Hasan Minhaj and Jerrod Carmichael, who are all honorees at this year’s prestigious Just for Laugh’s Montreal comedy festival. Other WME clients include Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Bill Burr and 2022 Variety Comics to Watch honoree Moses Storm.In her new role, Garcia will focus on live touring for the agency’s comedy and digital entertainment roster.

Love Island looks set for even more explosive scenes on Monday as a first look video sees Andrew Le Page explode at Luca Bish and Dami Hope. In upcoming scenes, the Islanders play a game of Suck and Blow, where Luca is asked: "Give a piggyback to the Islander who you think is riding their partner's coattails." Explaining the question, Adam Collard says: "What it means is, right, they think it's smart to be with that person to get further in the villa." With Billy Brown adding: "Obviously with them to get to the end..." Luca appears conflicted over his answer as Dami shouts: "Do what you need to do, you know what you need to do!" With the fishmonger revealing his answer as Andrew's girlfriend, Tasha Ghouri, leaving the rest of the Islanders stunned.