Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Talks Racism, ‘The Matrix 4’ And More

Transplant, a syndicated Canadian medical drama, to fill your hospital drama needs until Chicago Med returns in November and New Amsterdam rejoins the schedule in 2021. The September schedule is otherwise filled with news, game shows, and reality competitions to allow NBC's scripted slate to film new episodes under COVID-19 filming regulations. For fans of scripted shows, November is really the month to get amped for.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterM88, the new full-service management firm launched by former WME partner Phillip Sun and Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King, has lined up an all-star list of initial clients.Variety has learned exclusively that the following people are signing with M88 for representation: Idris Elba, Donald Glover, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Naomi Scott, Sullivan Stapelton, Caleb McLaughlin, Carmen Cuba, and Riz Ahemd.

Hilarie Burton and Chad Michael Murray have starred onscreen together — but the bond is still there.“It’s our dude’s birthday!! Hope you are having the happiest day @chadmichaelmurray! How the hell have we known each other this long?!?” the Rural Diaries author, 38, wrote via Instagram on Monday, August 24, to celebrate Murray’s 39th birthday. “As many memories as we all have together, what I love most is NOW.

recent name change in response to the amplified global conversation on race.The US DJ-producer, whose real name is Marea Stamper, said last month that she “should have listened harder to other perspectives” about her stage name – in response to a petition that urged her to change it.Now, in an interview with The Guardian, Stamper said the decision and process was “a very Catholic experience” because it showed her commitment to acting on her principles.“There was no way that my name was not going

Somehow Yahya Abdul-Mateen II isn’t a household name yet, but, boy, that’s about to change. Despite portraying Black Manta in the blockbuster “Aquaman” along with roles in “The Greatest Showman” and “Us,” the New Orleans native was one of the more under the radar actors when Damon Lindelof’s “Watchmen” mini-series debuted last year.

Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray have reteamed for a new twist on family and love in the trailer for On the Rocks, which dropped on Tuesday. Starring Murray, Rashida Jones and Marlon Wayans, the A24 film under its new partnership with Apple TV+ is about a young New York mother (Jones) faced with sudden doubts about her marriage with husband (Wayans) and teams up with her audacious playboy father (Murray) to investigate her husband.

Vic Mensa has released a surprise new mixtape, entitled ‘V Tape’.The seven-track project features guest appearances from BJ The Chicago Kid, Eryn Allen Kane, Peter CottonTale, SAINt JHN and more.Mensa debuted the new project with a music video for the track ‘MACHIAVELLI’ featuring Eryn Allen Kane, set in Chicago’s South Side.

Sofia Coppola’s latest film on Wednesday, “On the Rocks.”The film, which is set to have a theatrical run in October, will reunite the director with Bill Murray, who she last collaborated with on his 2015 special “A Very Murray Christmas.” He stars alongside Rashida Jones.Over the next several months — depending on theater openings — audiences could see Murray in three major films: “On the Rocks,” Wes Anderson’s “The French Dispatch” (Oct.

Also Read: Anne Hathaway, Bill Murray to Star in Aaron Schneider's 'Bum's Rush'That exchange leads to another hilarious sequence in which Murray and Jones decide to tail Wayans in a less-than-inconspicuous red convertible and in which Murray says that one New York plaza is perfect for cheaters because of its numerous exits from the building.Murray was nominated for an Oscar for his work with Coppola in “Lost in Translation,” and this film, her first since “The Beguiled” in 2017, could be another

straight to your inboxManchester United are keen on a summer move for Douglas Costa, according to reports.The Juventus winger is apparently unwanted by new boss Andrea Pirlo in Turin, leading to the inevitable resurfacing links to United.However, journalist Gianluca Di Marzio goes as far as saying United have spoken to Costa's agents, after Sky Sports reported the supposed interest as a viable alternative to Jadon Sancho this summer.Di Marzio says Costa's agents approached United to gauge any

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterWhen Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was first cast on HBO’s “Watchmen,” he didn’t know he would be playing Dr.

The next generation of the Kardashian-Jenner dynasty is getting bigger and bigger. While Kourtney Kardashian, 41, and Scott Disick’s son, Mason Disick, 10, was the only Kardashian kid back in 2009, now there are 10 Kardashian-Jenner kids running around: Penelope Disick, 8, Reign Disick, 5, North West, 7, Saint West, 4, Chicago West, 2, Psalm West, 1, Stormi Webster, 2, True Thompson, 2, and Dream Kardashian, 3.

Toddlers love playing dress up, and when it comes to picking an outfit, princess costumes are often the go-to! Some of Hollywood’s hottest celebs have ditched their usual attire in favor of pretty tulle skirts and two-piece costumes, so they can match with their mini-me’s while playing together. Mom-of-four Kim Kardashian frequently plays dress up with her children.

Mel Brooks film kicks off not with its opening sequence, but rather an introduction by University of Chicago professor and TCM host Jacqueline Stewart.The intro, in which the “Silent Sunday Nights” host provides social context to the 1974 Cleavon Little-Gene Wilder comedy, is similar to the disclaimer in front of “Gone with the Wind.”“This movie is an overt and audacious spoof on classic Westerns,” Stewart says in the newly added intro.

Megan Thee Stallion is gracing the cover of W Magazine‘s The Music Issue where she touched on a number of important topics.

Also Read: Monstrous Racists and Literal Monsters Come Out to Terrorize in HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' Trailer (Video)Based on Ruff’s book, “Lovecraft Country” follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams).

Regina King, Jessica Alba, Amy Schumer and more celebrities are standing together in black T-shirts to share a powerful message.On Monday, August 10, 150 days after Breonna Taylor was killed, stars took to Instagram to spread awareness wearing a tee from Phenomenal, a Black, female-owned campaign that sells activist-inspired clothing.On the front of the shirt reads, “Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor.” Written on the back is, “Say her name” above a beautiful illustration of the late

Dance Club Songs chart on hiatus, we're asking reporting club DJs what they've been listening to lately, while at home, of course.This week, we spoke with New England-based DJ Danny Diggz; Chicago’s Timmy Loop; and Houston’s Joe Ross.Danny Diggz Danny Diggz (real name Daniel Wilcox) has been enjoying Ship Wrek’s “Energy.” “It’s just so good,” Diggz tells Billboard.