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Tyler Perry’s “Duplicity” has landed on Prime Video, and the writer-director brings forth a stellar cast to bring the legal thriller to life.

The cast for the film is led by Kat Graham, who stars as Marley Wells, a high-powered attorney who is on a mission to crack a murder case that hits close to home.

The movie is written, directed and produced by Perry. The film is one of the four films to come out as part of Perry’s four-picture deal with Amazon Studios announced in 2022. “Duplicity” is now available to stream on Prime Video.

Check out the cast below:

Kat Graham in “Duplicity” (Prime Video) Kat Graham as Marley Wells

Kat Graham stars as Marley Wells, a high-powered attorney who is on mission to find out the truth behind the shooting death of her best friend’s husband.

Graham previously starred in “The Vampire Diaries,” “How It Ends,...

Machine Head have announced their 11th studio album, UNATØNED, arriving April 25th via Nuclear Blast Records. The single “UNBØUND” is out now.

The LP is set to arrive amidst Machine Head’s previously announced North American tour with In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth. Those dates kick off April 5th in Oakland and run through mid-May (get tickets here).

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“UNBØUND” is the second single from the new album — following the star-studded tourmate collaboration “These Scars WØN’T Define US” — and boasts a dramatic and impassioned performance from frontman Robb Flynn. With the battle-cry vocals and slam-ready riffs, this one will surely incite some physical audience participation during the upcoming gigs.

Written on the road, during Machine Head’s return to the festival circuit after an 11-year hiatus, UNATØNED was recorded between July 2023 and December 2024 at Robb’s Jam Room, Sharkbite Studios, and Drop of Sun Recording.

Veteran soap actor Thom Christopher has died. The One Life to Live alum, who portrayed mob boss Carlo Hesser and his twin Mortimer Bern on the soap, was 84 when he passed. His former television son, Anthony Crivello, who portrayed Johnny, confirmed his death on social media.

Goodbye To A Legend

Crivello shared the news on Facebook. He wrote, “My dear friend of many years, actor Thom Christopher passed today. He was always a gentleman, always supportive, and he and his wife Judith who proceeded him in death, where [sic] always gracious to me and welcoming. Thom and I worked together on the ABC daytime series One Life to Live in the 1990s…. It was a wonderful time, difficult hours and long days, but joyful each minute. May Thom fly on Wings of Angels to be beside his beloved Judith, and may they enjoy each other’s company once again, beside the ‘Pearly Gates’ of heaven.

Daytime Emmy winner Thom Christopher, best known to TV audiences for role as mob boss Carlo Hesser (and his twin brother, Mortimer Bern) on ABC’s One Life to Live, has died at the age of 84. A cause of death has not been disclosed.

Christopher’s passing was confirmed in a social media post by his former TV son, Anthony Crivello (aka Oltl’s Johnny). His statement reads as follows:

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Homeless and Addicted: But We Are Still Good Parents Season 15 Episode 80 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Dr. Phil,” titled “Homeless and Addicted: But We Are Still Good Parents,” promises to tackle a serious and emotional issue. This episode focuses on Missy and her husband, who have taken on the responsibility of caring for their two young nieces. The couple fought hard to gain custody of the girls, believing it was essential to protect them from their parents, who are struggling with homelessness and addiction to heroin.

Viewers will learn about the challenges Missy and her husband face as they navigate their new roles as guardians. The episode will delve into the struggles of the children’s biological parents, highlighting the impact of addiction and neglect on family dynamics. Missy and her husband believe that despite their parents’ circumstances, there is still a...

Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan’s largest phones and broadband internet company, unveiled an investment and production slate of two new series and two movies on Tuesday, the first day of the Taiwan Creative Content Fest.

The new titles are part of the giant firm’s effort to build out the creative industries ecosystem and follow a year on from a co-financing deal with Taiwan’s ministry of culture.

“Chunghwa Telecom is not just a platform and internet service. We need to support the content industry,” said Hu Hsueh-hai, president of consumer products.

Asserting that “content is king, and channels are queen,” Hu explained the company’s three goals for 2025 in the content sector. These are to support high-quality content, support top-quality distribution channels (the company claims 10 million mobile users and 4 million fixed-line broadband households); and to prioritize sound business models. That will involve leveraging tech and data.

Culture minister, Li Yuan...

Tubi’s lineup for November 2024 offers a diverse and exciting selection of content across genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone. With Tubi Originals like the heartwarming comedy “The Engagement Dress” (November 10) and the festive yet spicy “Hot Girl Winter” (November 24), holiday cheer takes a fresh twist. The thrillers keep the tension high, including the chilling ghost story “Still Here” (November 9) and the stormy suspense of “The Last Exit” (November 16). For documentary enthusiasts, “Behind The Crime: Self Defense or Slaughter” (November 15) and “Fresh Meat 2: Killing Dahmer” (November 22) dive into intense real-life investigations. Families can look forward to the magical fun of “Family Ornaments” (November 17), while anime fans can enjoy “Bunny Drop” on November 5. Classic action films like “Die Hard”, “Mad Max: Fury Road” (November 9), and “San Andreas” (November 22) return for adrenaline junkies, and horror lovers will appreciate the creepy lineup of “Annabelle: Creation”, “The Thing (1982)”, and more. Whether it’s nostalgic art-house classics,...

Summer is over and Autumn is here, which means Max has a whole new slate of movies falling onto the streamer in September.

Whether you’re into anime flicks, romance thrillers or an action-packed movie that keeps you on your toes, these films are worth adding to your watch list. While Max’s list of new films in September stretches way beyond these seven titles, TheWrap wanted to point your attention to the best ones on its lineup.

Check out our picks for the best new movies on Max in September 2024 below.

“Boogie Nights” (New Line Cinema) “Boogie Nights” (1997)

We had to start you off with a Hollywood classic that will give you some good ‘ole belly laughs while also giving. “Boogie Nights” follows the story of Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg), a teen growing up in 1977 San Fernando Valley, who makes a life pivot into the porn industry after being...

From Naples to Gotham City, let Max pick your end-of-summer destination!

This September, leading up to the release of the highly anticipated HBO Original series “The Penguin,” starring Colin Farrell as Batman’s avian antagonist, Max has also curated a “DC Universe” collection, including the Michael Keaton-led “Batman” films beginning with 1989’s “Batman,” the hit adult-animated series “Harley Quinn,” and the 11-time Emmy-winning “Watchmen,” among many others.

But beyond Gotham, it’s a busy month for HBO and Max, which will premiere the fourth and final season of “My Brilliant Friend,” based on Elena Ferrante’s novels, as well as the two-part Original Documentary “Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos,” an up-close look at the creative process behind the cultural phenomenon and HBO anchor.

Also new to the streamer’s collection this month are several titles from Discovery, Food Network, and more, including Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki...

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The Busan International Film Festival‘s sixth annual Asia Contents Awards and Global Ott Awards has revealed its nominees across 11 competitive categories.

Pts Taiwan’s “Imperfect Us” leads with five nominations, followed by Indonesian Netflix series “Cigarette Girl” with four. Wong Kar-wai‘s series debut “Blossoms Shanghai” (Tencent Video) and Korea’s “A Killer Paradox” (Netflix) each have three nods. Other multiple nominees include Korea’s “Daily Dose of Sunshine” (Netflix) and “Lovely Runner” (Cj Enm Studios/Bon Factory) and Thai Prime Video series “Enigma” (Gmmtv).

The best lead actor (male) category sees Hu Ge (“Blossoms Shanghai”), Yim Si-wan (“Boyhood”), Choi Woo-shik (“A Killer Paradox”), Wu Kang Ren (“Living”), Cho Jin-woong (“No way Out: The Roulette”) and Sakai Masato (“Vivant”) competing for the award.

For best lead actor (female), nominees include Dian Sastrowardoyo (“Cigarette Girl”), Park Bo-young (“Daily Dose Of Sunshine”), Nikaido Fumi (“Eye Love You”), Ariel Lin...

Trying to figure out what the watch on Max and can’t seem to find something that catches your eye? Well, don’t worry, as Max will be adding over 100 new titles across the month of September including dozens of movies and new original programming to enjoy!

The biggest new original series coming in September on Max is without a doubt The Penguin, which will see Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oz Cobb aka The Penguin from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The new 8-episode limited series kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9/8c with the series premiere with new episodes then released weekly on Sunday nights beginning on Sept. 29 (a rerun of the season premiere will stream on Sept. 22).

The Penguin will pick up following the events of The Batman, as Oz makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham which will be no...

“Reasonable Doubt” Season 2 is headed back into the courtroom, and the cast, as well as the slew of new additions are ready to put it in session.

It’s been a minute since Season 1 of “Reasonable Doubt,” and between Jax getting kidnapped by a deranged client-turned-lover and her bestie Shanelle (Shannon Kane) seemingly murdering her husband, there’s no telling what’s about to go down in Season 2. But the series brought in veteran actor Morris Chestnut, who will star as defense attorney Corey Cash, to help lift the load.

Other newcomers to the series include Essence Atkins, who will star as a domestic violence expert named Dr. Brandy Michaels; Melissa Ponzio, who plays a new District Attorney named Lucy Wargo; Vaughn W. Hebron, who will star as an ex-NFL player and Jt’s (Shannon’s now-dead husband) mentee named Adrian Hunter; and Kandi Burris, who will play Eboni Phillips,...

Canadian pop-rock icon Avril Lavigne announced the highly anticipated dates for her 2024 Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits tour, marking a triumphant return to the stage.

The North American leg of the tour is set to kick off on May 22 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and wrap up on September 16 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

Lavigne’s tour will take her to a variety of notable venues across the continent, including stops in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Ottawa, Toronto, Nashville, Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis. Joining the multi-platinum artist on select dates will be fellow Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan and pop-rock group All Time Low, with Royal & the Serpent and Girlfriends also serving as opening acts on various shows.

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Exclusive: Iag has signed actor, director, and producer Tasha Smith for representation in all areas.

Most recently helming two episodes of both Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown and Peacock’s Fresh Prince reboot Bel-Air, Smith is also known for exec producing Starz’s hit series Bmf alongside 50 Cent.

50 isn’t the only Iag client with whom she has a strong connection. She’s also directed and produced with notables including Mary J. Blige, Russell Hornsby, Terrence Howard, Lil Meech and Da’Vinchi, to name a few.

Last seen starring opposite Michelle Buteau on Netflix comedy series Survival of the Thickest, Smith prior to that appeared in Why Did I Get Married? and its sequel Why Did I Get Married, Too?, reprising her role from the films in Tyler Perry’s spin-off series For Better or Worse on OWN, for which she earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.

Two months into the new year, Hulu is in full gear! The streamer will usher in several major premieres this February in addition to a wide variety of library shows and movies. Kick off the month with the premiere of the latest installment of Ryan Murphy and FX’s “Feud,” entitled “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” and starring Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Tom Hollander, and more.

Recent Emmy winner Quinta Brunson’s “Abbott Elementary” will also welcome students back in the doors as Season 3 makes its highly anticipated premiere mid-month on both ABC and on Hulu the next day, part of several season premieres for ABC this month, including “Not Dead Yet,” “The Conners,” and more.

From the recent Sundance debut film “Suncoast” to the epic historical miniseries “Shōgun,” find out everything coming to Hulu in February, including The Streamable’s top five must-see shows and movies!

Awards season has officially begun! On Sunday, the biggest names in Hollywood gathered for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. Comedian Joy Koy was tapped to serve as host.

Shows and movies, including Killers of the Flower Moon, Poor Things, Succession, The Last of Us, The Bear, and Only Murders in the Building, are hoping to take home some of the night’s biggest prizes. And on the music side of things, Barbie has three tracks up for the award, with “I’m Just Ken,” “Dance the Night,” and “What Was I Made For?...

For Chaka Khan, the end of 2023 was nothing short of triumphant. In November, she was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and she also moved from Los Angeles to a big, rural property in Georgia, where she says she’s found “peace of mind.”

The R&b icon, who just released a new fragrance (Chaka by Chaka Khan), and is still playing live dates even as she strives to wind down her touring schedule, looked back at some career highlights and struggles in the latest edition of our Last Word interview.

The nominees for the 2024 Golden Globes have been unveiled! Check out the full list below!

Best Motion Picture – Drama

Anatomy of a Fall

Killers of the Flower Moon

Maestro

Oppenheimer

Past Lives

The Zone of Interest

Best Picture – Musical or Comedy

Air

American Fiction

Barbie

May December

Poor Things

The Holdovers

Best Director – Motion Picture

Bradley Cooper, Maestro

Greta Gerwig, Barbie

Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things

Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer

Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon

Celine Song, Past Lives

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

Bradley Cooper, Maestro

Leonardo DiCaprio, Killers of the Flower Moon

Colman Domingo, Rustin

Barry Keoghan, Saltburn

Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer

Andrew Scott, All of Us Strangers

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Nicolas Cage, Dream Scenario

Timothée Chalamet, Wonka

Matt Damon, Air

Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers

Joaquin Phoenix, Beau Is Afraid

Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction

Best...

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On Wednesday, Chrissy Teigen shared a video of her new baby Wren on Instagram, and was really loving his pop-punk hair style.

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In the video, Wren is seen being held up and burped by a nurse in his crib, but it was his hair, which appeared to be pushed up in the centre, resembling a mohawk, that got all the attention.

Teigen wrote in the caption, “the hair. simple plan is shaking.”

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In the comments, fans were laughing it up at the comparison to the Canadian pop-punk band.

“Can confirm…that hair is pop-punk perfection! Congratulations! ,” the band’s official account wrote in a comment.

Lead singer Pierre Bouvier added,...

Oscar winner Timothy Hutton continues his guest starring role as DEA Leader Mack Boyle on CBS’s S.W.A.T. season six episode 22. Directed by Billy Gierhart from a script by Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier, episode 22 – the season finale, not the series finale! – will air on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Swat season six stars Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Alex Russell as Jim Street, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca, David Lim as Victor Tan, Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks, and Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle.

“Legacy” Plot: The team works with the DEA and their iron-jawed leader, Mack Boyle (guest star Timothy Hutton), to stop a ruthless cartel boss waging war on the streets of Los Angeles as he exacts revenge on those who killed his son.

Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in ‘Swat’ season 6 episode 22

The Swat Season 6 Plot:...

Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Taye Diggs as Marine squad leader Danny Wright, and Director Jay Harrington on the set of ‘Swat’ season 6 episode 20

Series star Jay Harrington steps behind the camera to direct CBS’s S.W.A.T. season six episode 20. Written by Ryan Keleher, episode 20 – “All That Glitters” – will air on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Swat season six stars Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Alex Russell as Jim Street, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca, David Lim as Victor Tan, Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks, and Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle.

Taye Diggs guest stars as a friend of Hondo’s.

“All that Glitters” Plot: Following a string of violent home robberies, the team rushes to stop a crew targeting elderly victims. Also, Hondo’s longtime friend and former Marine squad leader Danny Wright (Diggs) turns to Hondo for help when his daughter goes missing.

“And I’ll be right back to brighten up your days“, is not just some lyric from one of the songs on Minelli’s newest album. It is a promise guaranteed to be kept as soon as you press play on Silver & Gold – Chapter II. The album contains the perfect synergy of pop dance and Edm, sprinkled across 14 fresh and effervescent songs. So, get ready to jump and get high on music with Minelli’s newest release.

Silver & Gold | Chapter II represents Minelli’s vision and inspirations that she gained, travelling around the world to find the perfect pitch for her youngest new-born. The artist was not alone in this journey, as great names in production and songwriting such as Freedo, Jordan Shaw or Yoshi Breen collaborated with her.

Minelli teased you with three songs that you already know, ‘Think About U’, ‘Could Be Something’, and ‘Deep Sea’, and now...

A special Patrol Day event offers the team a chance to connect with the community on Swat season six episode 15. Directed by Billy Gierhart from a script by Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier, episode 15 – “To Protect and to Serve” – airs on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Swat season six stars Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Alex Russell as Jim Street, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca, David Lim as Victor Tan, Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks, and Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle.

“To Protect and To Serve” Plot: When Hicks insists Swat participate in Patrol Day in an effort to engage more meaningfully with the community, Hondo and Deacon have their hands full mentoring the newest members of the team. Also, a suspended Tan investigates a mystery close to home.

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Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in ‘Swat’ season 6 episode 12 (Photo by Bill Inoshita / CBS © 2022 Sony Pictures Television)

CBS’s S.W.A.T. season six episode 12 will find the team tracking a gunman out for revenge. Directed by Mahesh Pailoor from a script by John Amato, episode 12 – “Addicted” – will air on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Swat season six stars Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Alex Russell as Jim Street, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca, David Lim as Victor Tan, Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks, and Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle.

Recurring season six cast members include Bre Blair as Annie, Anna Enger Ritch as Powell, and David Rees Snell as Det. Burrows.

“Addicted” Plot: The Swat team races to stop a gunman targeting rehab centers and those he considers responsible for his brother’s death. Also, Deacon is caught off guard when his wife,...

2021 is nearly in the books and Hulu is celebrating by heading back to the past…like, the way past. With its list of new releases for December 2021, Hulu is going positive Medieval with two swords and shield original series arriving this month.

Animated comedy Crossing Swords premieres its second season on Dec. 10. This stop-motion style tale follows Patrick (Nicholas Hoult) as he works his way up the feudal latter of The Kingdom. This will be complemented by Dragons: The Nine Realms on Dec. 23. This series is set in the How to Train Your Dragon universe and takes place over 1,000 years after the events of the films. In it, a group of modern day kids uncover the secret truth about dragons.

Hulu also has some more current options for TV this month. Original comedy Pen15 premieres the second half of its second season on Dec. 3. Watch it to relive the trauma...

Jorja Smith announced a new project, Be Right Back, out May 14th. The singer previewed the eight-track set with “Gone,” an electro-soul single built on a watery piano loop and glitchy drums. In the video edited by Smith and Ivor Alice and shot by Erin Corrian-Alexis, the singer takes a nighttime stroll as she reflects on loss.

“My God, I lost you at the corner / On God, I lost you in the moment,” Smith sings on the track, a soothing and somewhat ambiguous expression of regret. “Why now and not a little later?...

Jorja Smith dolls up while yearning for the full attention of a special someone in the video for her new single “Addicted.” It’s the English singer’s first new music of 2021.

In the video, which Smith co-directed with Savana Leaf and shot via webcam, Smith appears in different outfits in a number of settings — from various rooms to outdoor nighttime shots — as she reflects on an unbalanced relationship.

“The hardest thing/You are not addicted to me/I’m the only thing you should need/You should be addicted to me,...

“American Idol” fans want a do-over. Just minutes after Cuban-American performer Yurisbel received a golden ticket to Hollywood based solely on his personality, not his voice — something Katy Perry suggested they may later “regret” — the judges decided to send home gifted singer-songwriter Ace Stiles.

Ace, one of the long-running reality TV show’s first-ever transgender contestants, sang his original song “Addicted,” which is “not about drugs because I’m only 16 and that’s illegal” (watch above). Katy and Luke Bryan told the “introverted” high school student that he wasn’t quite ready for Hollywood, while Lionel Richie threw him a pity vote to let him know they still “believe” in him. Tears in his eyes, Ace left the stage and wrapped his arms around his supportive mother.

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Since the episode aired on Sunday night, the...

Amy Winehouse’s greatest hits will be released on a 7-inch singles box set on November 20th.

Taking from the singer’s albums — Frank, Back to Black, and Lioness: Hidden Treasures — some of the singles featured on 12×7: The Singles Collection box set will include “Stronger Than Me,” “Rehab,” “Love Is a Losing Game,” “You Know I’m No Good,” “Tears Dry on Their Own,” “Valerie” and many more. The set also includes the Grammy Award-winning “Body and Soul,” Winehouse’s duet with Tony Bennett.

Each single will be featured with its original B-side,...

For every previously unknown single that reaches ubiquity after earning the affection of TikTok users — from Sub Urban’s “Cradles” to StaySolidRocky’s “Party Girl” to Claire Rosinkranz’s “Backyard Boy” — there seems to be a random oldie that experiences a sudden resurgence thanks to the app: Ciara’s “Get Up,” Ke$ha’s “Cannibal,” La Roux’s “Bulletproof.”

The latest is “Because of You,” a gliding 2007 single from the R&b triple-threat — singer-writer-producer — Ne-Yo. The song has now soundtracked more than 800,000 TikTok videos, many of which feature a pair...

Things have been pretty quiet on the movie front for a while, given the pandemic, but this weekend marks a major upswing in content for cinema lovers, with multiple brand new releases available. Judd Apatow’s The King of Staten Island is unfortunately not up for streaming at present, but Netflix Original Da 5 Bloods, the latest effort from the Oscar-winning Spike Lee, is. For family audiences, there’s also Artemis Fowl over on Disney Plus, which was originally set for a theatrical release back in May.

Even outside of these new films though, there’s plenty of fresh titles coming to the various streaming services this weekend, from classic movies, recent hits, new TV series, old TV series, etc. Whatever combination of services you’re subscribed to, you can fill your whole weekend watching what’s coming to Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon, HBO Max and the rest over the next few days.

Out of all the journalists, none have been as witty as one Molly Ivins. The story of one of America’s most outspoken and humorous journalists has been brought to the screen in “Raise Hell: The Life & Times Of Molly Ivins.”

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Director and co-writer Janice Engel (“Ted Hawkins: Amazing Grace” and “Addicted” gives audiences a documentary based on the life of the former Texan columnist, who sadly passed away in 2007 at the age of 62 from cancer.

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Exclusive: Former For Better or Worse star Tasha Smith is set as a series regular opposite Whitney Cummings and Lisa Kudrow in Good People, Amazon’s half-hour comedy pilot from Empire co-creator Lee Daniels and 2 Broke Girls co-creator Cummings, Amazon Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios.

Written by Daniels and Cummings, Good People revolves around three generations of women — played by Kudrow, Cummings and Totah — working in the ombudsman’s office of a college that navigates the current cultural climate, the concept of feminism across different generations and the struggle to reconcile socially constructed ideas with current ethical views regarding complex issues such as sex, race, class and gender.

Smith will play Shar Johnson, head of the campus health center. She and Hazel Miller (Cummings) are friends from when they went to college there. Shar is exasperated by PC culture and the focus on performative activism, instead of “real” problems...

2nd Update: Part of the Lionsgate reconfiguration means the ending of Lionsgate’s partnership with Jeff Clanagan in Codeblack, the division that generated Kevin Hart’s Let Me Explain, Addicted, and other projects geared toward an urban audience. Said a spokesman: “Codeback has brought us tremendous films and relationships. Though the terms of our current partnership are ending, we expect to continue to have a great relationship with Jeff and his team.” In ending the partnership, four employees of Codeblack have been let go, sources said.

Updated: Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake just sent out an internal email confirming the Lionsgate layoffs. Also, sources said that some of the layoffs come in the move of New York-based marketing/distribution staff to Santa Monica, and more from layoffs in the post production department, under new head Matt Leonetti. Drake’s letter appears under the original scoop.

Exclusive: Lionsgate is going to layoff staff today.

William Levy (Girls Trip) is joining the cast of Fox’s music drama series Star as a new series regular for the upcoming third season.

Levy will play Mateo Ferrera, a driven media mogul who can charm the devil into church. He is rich, successful, smooth as silk and married to his equal, Nina Ferrera, played by Camila Banus. Mateo makes and breaks his own rules as he sprints toward success. The first generation son of immigrant parents, he is determined to make his mark and build his legacy by any means necessary.

Co-created by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy, Star follows three talented singers – running from their pasts and desperate for a new start – with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the cutthroat music business.

The large ensemble cast includes Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt, Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny, Brittany O’Grady, Amiyah Scott, Quincy Brown, Miss Lawrence, Michael Michele,...

One of the most defining moments of Avicii’s too-brief career came at the 2012 Ultra Music Festival, when Madonna appeared on stage to introduce him and their first collaboration, “Girl Gone Wild.” That the queen of pop acknowledged the then-22-year-old Tim Bergling — who died Friday at the age of 28 of undisclosed causes — as a peer and a collaborator wasn’t just a watershed moment for him, it was one for dance music as well.

But actually, a more telling moment in the Swedish superstar’s career came a year later, at Ultra in 2013, when he unveiled his new bluegrass-meets-electronic sound for the first time. Avicii opened his set with his signature hit, “Levels,” a blockbuster track that altered the face of Edm when it was first played at Ultra in 2011. But immediately afterward, Aloe Blacc took the stage to perform “Wake Me Up,” released just days earlier, live for the first time.

Audiences may already be looking ahead to Avengers: Infinity War, but this weekend could feature an interesting battle among the top three. While we're expecting A Quiet Place to return to the weekend's #1 spot, the race could be a little closer should Rampage hold on better than expected or if Amy Schumer's new comedy I Feel Pretty outperforms expectations. The weekend also sees the release of Fox Searchlight's Super Troopers 2 and Lionsgate's release of Traffik into a moderate number of locations. Beginning with A Quiet Place, the horror/thriller has already brought in nearly $110 million and is poised to top recent horror hits Split and The Conjuring. With Paramount adding another 219 locations for a total of 3,808 theaters, we're anticipating a 36% drop and a three-day right around $21 million. Come the end of the weekend the film should top $130 million domestically. Look for Dwayne Johnson's Rampage to...

Pleasant enough, if not paper-thin and featherweight, The Perfect Match is a bland picture starring attractive people that never quite seems to connect the dots. The romance at the core of the story is between Charlie (Terrence Jenkins), an agent with an incredible home, and Eva (Cassie Ventura, perhaps best known as R&B singer Cassie who had a hit single Me & U a few years ago), a gorgeous women of little substance — although we learn she does like House of Cards. At one point in their friends with benefits arrangement, director Billie Woodruff (Honey, Addicted) makes his point with a montage scored to current radio hit Player by Tinashe, in one of the many moments that feel a little too on the nose.

With an uneven ensemble, The Perfect Match attempts to add context to Charlie’s life: his sister Sherry (Paula Patton) is conveniently a therapist who offers...

10 Cloverfield Lane is the latest mystery box thriller from J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot and it's looking to top a list of four new wide releases this weekend. Additional new releases include Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy The Brothers Grimsby, the new faith-based feature The Young Messiah and the romantic-comedy The Perfect Match. All four will be competing with some strong holdovers, most notably Disney's Zootopia, which will be holding on to the top spot for a second week in a row, and Deadpool, which could top $10 million in its fifth weekend in release. Zootopia enters its second weekend in release after breaking the The Lorax's March opening weekend record for an animated film. As such, it seems appropriate to use The Lorax's 44.7% second weekend drop as a basis for comparison this weekend. On a daily basis Zootopia has performed well when compared to The Lorax, suggesting the smart money...

On Demand DVD New Releases June 15-21 Addicted Zoe has the perfect life with husband Jason. What happens when that perfect life gets shattered because of Zoe’s unshakeable addiction to the temptations that are placed in her path? Based on the popular erotic novel. Sharon Leal, Boris Kodjoe, William Levy (R, 1:45) 6/16 2 Day rental Chappie Patrolling the streets is never an easy job, but in the near future a mechanized police force is in control. But the people are fighting back. When one police droid is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the … Continue reading →

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Jesse Malin sees a lot of ghosts on the once-bohemian streets of New York’s East Village: late icons, all neighborhood regulars, like Allen Ginsberg, Joey Ramone and Lou Reed. Malin, a local fixture who has just released the powerful street-wise-rock album New York Before the War, also sees a lot of possibility amid the boutique hotels and velvet-rope clubs now lining the Bowery.

“I walk around here and still get ideas,” the singer, 47, says, sitting in a First Avenue cafe a few blocks from the old space where his first band,...

Bille Woodruff ("Beauty Shop," "Addicted") will direct "Rollin' Thunder," a feature film to be co-produced by Nelly and Nick Cannon, which will also be the first collaboration between Republic Records and independent film and television studio Im Global - a multi-picture co-financing and co-production pact that was announced on Monday, for a series of music-driven titles.  "Rollin' Thunder' centers on a former bowling champ-turned ex-con who enters a bowling tournament on a journey to make amends with a local tycoon along with his estranged teenage daughter. Production on the comedy is set...

Im Global and leading label Republic Records have signed a multi-film co-financing and co-production deal that kicks off with the Atlanta-set urban comedy Rollin’ Thunder.

David Schulhof, president of recently launch Im Global Music, brokered the deal whereby the parties will produce music-driven features supported by soundtracks, music videos and fan-driven social media.

Hip-hop star Nelly will co-produce Rollin’ Thunder, about an ex-con who uses his bowling expertise to prove his innocence to the tycoon who owns Atlanta’s biggest bowling alley and reconnect with his estranged daughter.

Bille Woodruff, whose credits include Addicted, Honey and Beauty Shop, will direct. Producers are Schulhof, Lipman and Im Global’s Matt Jackson, while actor-comedian Nick Cannon joins Nelly on the co-producer roster.

The production is set for summer and will include a major musical component.

Republic Records stable includes Lorde, Florence + The Machine, Ariana Grande, Enrique Iglesias, James Bay and The Weeknd as well as soundtrack albums from The Hunger Games...

Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and own this week on the various streaming services such as cable Movies On Demand, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu and, of course, Netflix. Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical exclusives for rent, priced from $3-$10, in 24- or 48-hour periods Addicted (Unedited) (drama; Sharon Leal, Boris Kodjoe, Cameron Mills; not rated) Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (comedy; Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner; rated PG) Nightcrawler (cutting-edge thriller about hard-core news videographers; Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton; rated R) Accidental Love (comedy; Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Biel; pretheatrical release; rated PG-13) Kill the Messenger (drama/crime...

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On Demand DVD New Releases Feb. 9-15 Accidental Love Alice’s perfect life is turned upside down when a freak accident leaves a nail lodged in her head, causing erratic behavior. Caught in a love triangle, will Alice listen to her head or her heart? Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Biel (PG-13, 1:38) 2/10 Pre-theatrical release Addicted Zoe has the perfect life with husband Jason. What happens when that perfect life gets shattered because of Zoe’s unshakeable addiction to the temptations that are placed in her path? Risking it all for the pleasures of life can have devastating consequences. Sharon Leal, Boris Kodjoe, William … Continue reading →

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Are you helplessly addicted to Addicted, the steamy new thriller from "Queen of Erotica" Zane? Well, if you saw the movie in theaters, or are awaiting its imminent release on DVD, we have an exciting exclusive deleted scene for you in anticipation of it's February 10 home release. The film is currently available on Digital HD, and makes for the perfect Valentine's Day date if you're too encumbered to make it outside the house.

Based on&#160The New York Times&#160bestselling novel, the racy and provocative thriller,&#160Addicted, arrives in an even hotter, steamier and sexier unrated version, not seen in theaters,&#160from Codeblack Films and Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Making&#160Fifty Shades of Grey&#160look tame, Addicted follows one woman as her perfect life is nearly destroyed when her sensual cravings lead her down a path she may not survive. Zoe (Leal), who is irresistibly drawn to the sultry pleasure of a sexy painter and sculptor.

Telenovela star William Levy is getting in the pit with Nascar Productions to produce a non-scripted docu-series. The show will focus on Hispanic race car drivers trying to make inroads in the popular motorsport.

The Cuban-born actor and the Emmy Award-winning production team from Nascar’s Entertainment Marketing division hope to offer an up-close-and-personal look at these competitors, who are tasked with trying to make it big in Nascar while also trying to adjust to life in America.

Also Read: Nascar Star Tony Stewart Will Not Face Charges in Racing Death of Kevin Ward Jr.

Nascar Productions, Levy and Gladys Gonzalez will produce the project.

The new action film The Veil is directed by award-winning short-film director Brent Ryan Green (Half Good Killer, Paper Flower) and stars William Levy (Term Life, “DWTS”. Addicted, “The Tempest”), William Mosely (The Royals, The Chronicles of Narnia), Serinda Swan (“Graceland,” “Breakout Kings,” Tron: Legacy), and Nick Tarabay (“Arrow,” “Spartacus”).

Set in a war-torn land where tribal factions live in fear of annihilation, The Veil tells the story of a deadly warrior leading a destructive war campaign. When he is betrayed by his own and left for dead, he is healed by a mysterious princess and taken in by a hidden tribe that believes he was chosen to wage a final battle.

Check out this amazing new trailer:

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The Pasadena Playhouse Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Elizabeth Doran, Executive Director presents Stop Kiss, the second production of its 2014-2015 Season. Written by Diana Son and directed by Pasadena Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Seema Sueko, Stop Kiss stars Sharon Leal Bill Condon's Dreamgirls, Fox's Boston Public, and Lionsgate's Addicted, Angela Lin Broadway's Chinglish, John Sloan Fox's Happy Hour, Brandon Scott ABC's Grey's Anatomy, Amanda Carlin Liar Liar, and Jeff De Serrano AampE's Longmire. Stop Kiss performs through November 30, 2014.

The Pasadena Playhouse presents Stop Kiss, the second production of its 2014-2015 Season. Written by Diana Son and directed by Pasadena Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Seema Sueko, Stop Kiss stars Sharon Leal Bill Condon's Dreamgirls, Fox's 'Boston Public,' and Lionsgate's Addicted, Angela Lin Broadway's Chinglish, John Sloan Fox's 'Happy Hour', Brandon Scott ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy', Amanda Carlin Liar Liar, and Jeff De Serrano AampE's 'Longmire'. The production is performed tonight, November 4 - 30, 2014 with the official press night on Wednesday, November 9, 2014.