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Sky has unveiled one of its biggest factual slates yet, greenlighting six shows including documentaries on the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme and the Italian 1990 football World Cup, and a royal factual drama told through the eyes of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters.

EXCLUSIVE: Craig Dorfman’s boutique New York-based management company Frontline Entertainment has been acquired by LA-based management firm Three Six Zero.

“West Side Story” breakout star Ariana DeBose will be hosting the evening’s festivities, celebrating the show’s 75th year. The Oscar winner, 31, will grace the stage at Radio City Music Hall.“I’m coming home! I’m so honored to celebrate 75 years of excellence in theater, but more importantly every member of this community who poured themselves into making sure the lights of Broadway have the opportunity to shine brightly once again,” DeBose said in a statement.

Kevin Hart commended the apparent security beat-down of the man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday evening, telling Jimmy Kimmel Live guest host Mike Birbiglia last night, “It’s one of those things that needed to happen.”

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIn today’s podcast roundup, “Batman Unburied” flies to the top of Spotify’s charts; HBO Max’s “The Staircase” gets a companion podcast; Slate’s “Slow Burn” Season 7 will unpack the history of Roe v. Wade; Audible set to release “Beast Master” investigative narrative podcast about “Ohio’s bear king”; and more.DC’s “Batman Unburied” superhero series soared to the top of the Spotify podcast charts in markets around the globe this week after its premiere — unseating “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the controversial show that is the streamer’s regular chart-topper. The thriller from David S. Goyer delves into the dark recesses of Bruce Wayne’s psyche with an all-new storyline.The first two episodes of the 10-ep “Batman Unburied” bowed May 3.

Will Smith's recent Oscar's controversy, Jada Pinkett Smith appears to be going from strength to strength, as she announced her Facebook Watch show Red Table Talk has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy awards.MORE: Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 24-year marriage – inside their open relationshipThe mother-of-two hosts the show alongside her daughter Willow Smith and revealed the exciting news on her Instagram account.WATCH: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's marriage - everything you need to knowCaptioning the post she w rote: "We are so deeply grateful to the entire RTT family for all your hard work and to our RTT community for your undying support.READ: Jada Pinkett Smith is the picture of peace in sun-soaked selfieSEE: Celebrities react to Will Smith's shocking Chris Rock altercation"We love what we do, so a big thank you to all the members of NATAS for this acknowledgment. We deeply appreciate it."A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith)Jada shared the update with her 11.9 million followersIn the post, the actress shared a photo of her Red Table Talk team which displayed the fabulous news.The 50-year-old also shared a photo of Red Table Talk: The Estafans, which is a spin off of the hit talkshow, hosted by Gloria, Lili and Emily Estafan, revealing their show has also been nominated for three Daytime Emmys.Both shows have been nominated in the "Outstanding informative talk show" category.

An HGTV star is recounting a very, very scary time in her family’s life.

David Letterman’s Emmy-nominated talk show series “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman” is set to return on May 20, Netflix announced on Thursday.The fourth season of the Netflix original series will feature six episodes and a new selection of guests, including Cardi B, Kevin Durant, Billie Eilish, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ryan Reynolds and Will Smith.The show features one-on-one conversations with the legendary talk show host and the celebrity guest inside and outside a studio setting. Season four comes after a long absence from the series, as season three premiered almost 18 months ago in October of 2020.Notably, the streamer has announced that all of the episodes were filmed prior to March 2022; that means that there will be no talk of the infamous Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars slap that occurred on March 27.

Kate Hudson is seriously putting in the work! Shortly after revealing the exciting news that she would be venturing out into the music industry, the beloved star has shared an update.MORE: Goldie Hawn's grandson Ryder celebrates sweet update with girlfriend Iris ApatowThough known and loved for her acting in hit movies such as How To Lose a Guy in Ten Days and Something Borrowed, it seems the urge to dabble in music has always been in her too.The musical side of her is finally coming to fruition now, as she announced in late April that she was working on an album.WATCH: Kate's new family video has fans all asking the same thingMORE: Kate Hudson inundated with messages after making unexpected announcementFans went wild over the news, which she announced with pictures of her singing and rocking out with a band, inundating her Instagram with comments such as: "About time woman!" and: "Yeeeeeessssssss, you're making my dream come true!!!!!" as well as: "This is what we need."Now she delighted fans even more so as she gave a much needed update on how her album is coming along.Though when it will be available is not yet clear, she is clearly working hard at it and committed to her career pivot. She shared an exciting photo of herself – looking like a true artist in a frilly white dress making a great contrast with her edgy combat boots – along with a microphone in front of her and headphones over her ears, seemingly listening to her own work.

Will Smith is still reeling from the backlash over his headline-making Oscars moment during which he slapped Chris Rock in the face, and now he's been dealt another difficult hand.  The Men in Black actor has had a number of his projects paused following the shocking incident and the comedy This Joka, is the latest to hit the skids.  MORE: Chris Rock speaks about 'bruises' after Will Smith attack The Roku show was executive produced by Will and unfortunately it has not been renewed for another season.

Amy Schumer shed a little more light on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, and the comedian offered the insight while rocking a boss look alongside tennis legend Venus Williams.The pair donned coordinating looks Monday at the Met Gala, alongside Mexican-Chilean climate activist Xiye Bastida and fashion designer Gabriela Hearst. Schumer and Williams spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about the slap 'heard round the world and, of course, their gala attire.Schumer, one of three co-hosts at this year's Oscars where Smith physically confronted Rock following a joke directed at Jada Pinkett Smith, has previously recalled where she was on the night the episode unfolded and how it affected her.

Trying to move forward. After Will Smith made headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the actor and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, are taking the necessary steps to put the scandal behind them.

Will Smith has ventured out to India for “spiritual purposes” one month on from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. The 53 year old flew to the other side of the globe seeking spiritual help after receiving a 10-year ban from attending the awards ceremony following the incident which occurred onstage mid-show. Since the Oscars slap, Will — who called his actions at the event “shocking, painful and inexcusable” — had kept completely out of the spotlight before his trip as fears were raised that his career was in jeopardy.The Men in Black star is now understood, according to reports, to be taking a month out to “practice yoga and meditation” as he focuses on healing himself and reflecting on his behaviour.

Offering some insight. While reflecting on her career as a stand-up comedian, Nikki Glaser discussed her personal feelings on Will Smith publicly slapping Chris Rock because of a joke.

Chris Rock is focusing on his work amid all the conversation around the incident between him and Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.Chris was presenting at the 94th annual awards show last month, when Will Smith got up out of his seat, walked up to Chris onstage and slapped him in the face. Will physically confronted the comedian after Chris made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, after pointing to her from the stage and saying, «Jada, I love ya. , can't wait to see it.»A source tells ET that Chris is in a «groove» when it comes to his work and is building up material for an upcoming Netflix special and hasn't addressed the slap personally — although members of his family have, including his mother, Rosalie, and his brother and fellow comedian, Tony.«Chris is really in a groove right now and is building up material for a Netflix special. He's continued to remain focused on his show and not address the slap personally, but he's very close with his mother and respects what she has to say,» the source shared. «The truth is the assault really did impact a lot of people, not just Chris.

Rumer Willis has shared an old picture with her father Bruce Willis, nearly a month since it was announced that he’s retiring from acting due to his health. Rumer shared a new post to her Instagram account on Thursday (21 April).

Does it ever feel like those of us in and around Hollywood are at war with the world?

Will and Jada Smith may be facing what’s being described as “one of the ugliest divorces in showbiz history”, according to reports. It’s believed tension has allegedly grown between the pair following Will’s explosive actions at the Oscars last month where he slapped Chris Rock across the face for making light of Jada’s shaved head. After he hit the comedian, Jada is thought to have been seen laughing from her seat.

Will Smith and Chris Rock slap, the show’s producers went for a relaxed affair, one that allowed for plenty of awkward exchanges and moments onstage that look a bit strange upon further inspection. Rosie Perez was involved in one of these moments, explaining that she was “pissed off” at Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes, who took the stage with her to introduce one of the evening’s awards.Rosie Perez and Maribel Verdú star in Apple’s new bilingual TV seriesRosie Perez will present at the Oscars after not attending the ceremony in 28 yearsRosie Perez, Woody Harrelson, and Wesley Snipes reunited onstage 30 years after the release of “White Men Can’t Jump,” where the three starred in.