Universal Studio Group Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe Says “Bar Is Higher For Reboots”; Reveals Criticism Of New ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel Air’ – Banff

It’s official – the Princess and the Frog overhaul of the Splash Mountain ride has a name and date of launch! – Just Jared Jr New reports about the Palace and the royal bullying inquiry – Celebitchy Gabrielle Union reveals her workout motivation – Popsugar It’s the Sabrina Carpenter news fans have been waiting for – Just Jared Jr

"Friends" co-creator Marta Kauffman has apologized for not including any Black actors in the highly-popular '90s sitcom. Kauffman, 65, claimed she had a hard time understanding the "difficult and frustrating" criticism and chalked it up to "Friends" being singled out. Now, she's apologizing and pledging $4 million to her alma mater, Brandeis University.

What’s worse than being cut from a movie? Maybe it’s being sued by your former agency over unpaid commission fees for that cut part? That’s what “Game Of Thrones” star Lena Headey is dealing with now with the agency YMU, formerly known as Troika, for her cut role in the upcoming “Thor: Love And Thunder” and other projects. READ MORE: ‘Thor: Love And Thunder’: Natalie Portmans Says Taika Waititi Would Often Throw The Script Away & “Just Spitball” While Filming Variety reports that TMU claims Headey owes the agency at least $500,000, roughly 7% of her commission fee, for her role in the new Marvel movie, along with unpaid fees from other projects, bringing the total amount owed to $1.5 million.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorUniversal Music Group has announced an agreement with Frank Zappa’s family to acquire the legendary musician’s recordings, publishing catalog, film archive, name and likeness, and the contents of “The Vault,” the storage facility that houses his complete archives. The agreement is between UMG and the Zappa trust — comprising the musician’s children Moon, Dweezil, Ahmet and Diva Zappa — and spans his four-decade career.

EXCLUSIVE: Grindstone Entertainment Group has acquired North American rights to the crime drama One Day as a Lion, written by and starring Scott Caan (Hawaii Five-0), from Roxwell Films. The film currently in production in Oklahoma boasts a starry ensemble that also includes Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), Frank Grillo (Captain America and Purge franchises), Michael Carmen Pitt (Boardwalk Empire), Marianne Rendón (Charlie Says), Taryn Manning (Orange Is the New Black) and Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen (Sideways).

Starting a new chapter! Cameran Eubanks and Thomas Ravenel are among the Southern Charm stars who have stepped away from the Bravo hit over the years.

EXCLUSIVE: Dichen Lachman (Severance), Willa Fitzgerald (Reacher), Ron Perlman (Nightmare Alley) and Harvey Keitel will topline Steven Brand’s noir feature, Joe Baby, which has wrapped production in Mississippi.

Katie Price revealed she has started filming for a new travel show, telling fans on social media that she is 'so lucky'.

Carson Burton Jordan Moblo has been hired at Universal Studio Group (USG) as head of creative acquisitions and IP management, the company announced today. The executive was previously Netflix’s director of IP scouting.Moblo takes over for Scott Nemes, who recently exited Universal Studios Group for AGBO, though Moblo’s role is an expanded version of Nemes’ executive vice president of creative acquisitions and international development position.As executive vice president of USG’s IP focused division, Moblo and his team will be responsible for sourcing and acquiring content for USG’s four studios: Universal Television (UTV), UCP, Universal International Studios (UIS) and Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS).

Jordan Moblo has moved from Netflix to Universal Studio Group to oversee its IP charge.

Naomie Olindo admits she ate a bit of humble pie when she came back to  maybe a piece or two more than she even expected.«I was just a lot more vulnerable this year,» Naomie tells ET ahead of her return airing on TV. «Normally if I was afraid of something, I would just overcompensate by being condescending or something, but instead I'm like, 'Mmm... I'm kinda scared right now.' So I was a lot more honest about my feelings.»Naomie didn't hold back about her feelings when she exited the Charleston, South Carolina-set show at the end of its sixth season, departing alongside longtime co-stars Cameran Eubanks and Chelsea Meissner.

Miranda Lambert is seriously committed to – aside from her music of course – is animals.MORE: Miranda Lambert blows fans away in the ultimate cowgirl dressThe star is a devout advocate for pet adoption and the overall wellbeing of them, and she'll do whatever she can to help out shelters and pet charities that facilitate saving the lives of animals and giving them a home.Though she already has quite a few dogs and cats at home, it looks like she simply can't help herself from adding yet another one to her brood!WATCH: Miranda absolutely rocks a cowgirl outfitMORE: Miranda Lambert pleads with fans for help after devastating Montana floodsMiranda took to Instagram Wednesday afternoon to issue an emotional plea to her followers encouraging them to stop by their local animal shelter and help in any way they can.Leading by example, the country star revealed that she was adopting a sweet little cat, which she showed off in the heartfelt video.Praising the shelter from which she adopted the cat, she said: "It's an amazing shelter, they were raising money for the National Pet Project today, and it's just a summer reminder to visit your local shelter, especially your shelters that take every single thing that comes in daily."A post shared by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert)Miranda's heartfelt and inspiring announcementShe explained: "Summertime is a great time to add a new friend to your family which I am doing today, he's going home with me," and though she initially grew emotional opening up about the importance of adoption, she had an instant smile on her face the moment she announced the adorable addition.MORE: Miranda Lambert teams up with Walmart for home goods collection inspired by familyMORE: Miranda Lambert teases

UPDATED, 3:13 p.m.: Universal Pictures announced today that Steven Spielberg’s latest film The Fabelmans will open exclusively in L.A. and NY on Friday, November 11—expanding on the film’s previously announced release date of November 23rd.

EXCLUSIVE: Universal Studio Group and the non-profit Ghetto Film School are reteaming to host the second annual “USG University” panel event series launching June 16. The showcase will consist of a mix of virtual panels and an in-person component this year.

Don’t expect director Taika Waititi’s planned Star Wars film to be about Chewbacca’s grandmother.

The new “Hunger Games” movie is shaping up, with Lionsgate revealing new casting information for the upcoming “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”.