Tyler Perry’s ‘The Oval’ and ‘Sistas’ Renewed at BET

Country cuties! In addition to crooning successful country tracks, many of the genre’s beloved artists spend their time raising their faithful four-legged companions.

Dave Grohl was seen after his return to Los Angeles after bandmate Taylor Hawkins’ death in March.  The 53-year-old musician was visiting his mother in Sherman Oaks Tuesday when he was seen out and about in a casual outfit, looking exhausted. Grohl and the rest of the Foo Fighters returned to Los Angeles from Bogotá at the end of March after Hawkins' sudden death.  Dave Grohl was seen for the first time since arriving back in Los Angeles after bandmate Taylor Hawkins' death.

People he can rely on. Will Smith is facing backlash after slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, but he’s been building these friendships for years.

the night Taylor Hawkins died.The entertainers walked the red carpet at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and they spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner about Hawkins' untimely death.«It's super heavy,» Quesada shared. «We were actually playing the same festival as them the night he passed in Colombia, and when we found out the news, Eric and I actually had to come out onto the stage and announce it to the crowd.»The event was the Festival Estereo Picnic in Bogotá, Colombia, on March 25. Hawkins died in his hotel room that evening at the age of 50.«Eric led a moment of silence,» Quesada shared.

While there are just a handful of Hallmark stars who are involved in real life relationships, there are even less who are actually related to one another.

Thania Garcia During a press interview for Brian May’s reissue of the 1998 album “Another World” on the “Debatable” SiriusXM podcast, the Queen guitarist shared his thoughts and remembrances of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.The 50-year-old drummer unexpectedly died on March 25 in Bogotá, Colombia where the Foo Fighters were scheduled to perform.Rock fans everywhere have been grieving the loss, including May, who shared he had spoken to Hawkins just a week before his death. “Taylor was very close to [Queen], he’s been in my studio a few of times.

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Swinton has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Scripted Programming at Tyler Perry Studios. In his expanded role, Swinton will oversee the creative department which includes current programming, casting and development. Serving as head of scripted, Swinton reports to TPS’ Chief Operating Officer Robert A. Boyd II. He will also continue to write, produce and direct.

Katy Perry is to launch a podcast based on the life of Elizabeth Taylor. The 37-year-old pop star has "always felt a kinship" towards the iconic actress - who died in 2011 at the age of 79 - and will narrate the ten-part audio series 'Elizabeth the First'. In a statement, Katy said: "Like most people, I was attracted to her glamour, and in my own life, I continue to find myself referencing her through some of my visuals.

Katy Perry is taking on a new project.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorKaty Perry will bring to life the story of Elizabeth Taylor in a new podcast series, which promises never-before-heard stories about the legendary actor and entrepreneur billed as Hollywood’s “original influencer.”“Elizabeth the First,” a 10-part podcast series narrated by Perry, is slated to premiere later this spring on all major podcast platforms. The series is produced by Imperative Entertainment in association with House of Taylor, which oversees the late actor’s estate, and Perry’s Kitty Purry Productions.Regarding Taylor, Perry said in a statement provided to Variety, “Like most people, I was attracted to her glamour, and in my own life, I continue to find myself referencing her through some of my visuals.” Perry continued, “I’ve always felt a kinship towards her — I’ve even literally bathed in the same bathtub where she made that bar-setting ‘Cleopatra’ deal! I’m inspired by her bold activism, her constant boss moves in business, and through it all, an unapologetic way of loving — all things I try to live in my own life.

NEW YORK -- Katy Perry is getting into the podcast business, narrating a series about another superstar, Elizabeth Taylor.“Elizabeth The First,” produced by Perry, House of Taylor and Imperative, is a 10-episode series about Taylor as the original influencer.Topics include how Taylor negotiated the first $1M salary to star in 1963's “Cleopatra," and the creation of a fragrance empire when celebrity-endorsed productions was not common or popular. Thirty years since its launch, White Diamonds remains a top global fragrance brand.The podcast will also discuss how Taylor used her celebrity to call attention to HIV/AIDS and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and include rare stories from people who knew her best.In a statement, Perry says of Taylor, “like most people, I was attracted to her glamour...

Perry Farrell has posted a moving video tribute to Taylor Hawkins, in which he calls the Foo Fighters drummer his “best friend”.The Foo Fighters drummer died on Friday night (March 25) at the age of 50. The band announced the news in a statement on social media; no cause of death was given.“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of Taylor Hawkins,” the statement read. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.

The In Memoriam portion of the Oscars ceremony has been a time-honored tradition to remember those folks we have recently lost that have contributed to the world of cinema. It can be a more somber and sad part of the show, but this year producers attempted to inject a little more energy.

Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry spoke with Will Smith after his shocking altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday over a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.Smith slapped Rock after he made an uncomfortable joke about Pinkett Smith. «Jada, I love ya., can't wait to see it,» Rock said during his bit, prompting Pinkett Smith to roll her eyes at the joke. Moments later, Smith walked onto the stage and Rock gave him an open-handed slap to his cheek.

Taking a moment. After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in the face over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith during the 2022 Oscars, many celebrities stepped in to speak to the King Richard star.

It looks like Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn kicked off their weekend with some fun! The 32-year-old singer and her 31-year-old boyfriend were spotted in pics and videos while attending the CAA Pre-Oscar Party at the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood on the night of March 25 and looked like they were having an incredible time. One clip that was filmed by a fellow party attendee and quickly went viral on social media, showed Taylor energetically dancing with Zoe Kravitz .

Authorities are sharing some new details following the death of Taylor Hawkins.