In this episode, we discuss the surprise trade of Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers! Plus we also talk about the Cardinals-Saints game on TNF and the games in the NBA! Plus we talk about the hottest topics in sports!
Paramount+ today announced THE GAME’s second season will premiere with two episodes on Thursday, Dec. 15. New episodes of the 10-episode-long season will premiere weekly on Thursdays, exclusively on Paramount+.
Starring Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, Adriyan Rae, Vaughn Hebron, Analisa Velez, and Toby Sandeman, THE GAME offers a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism of pro football. The team tackles racism, sexism, classism, and more as they fight for fame, fortune, respect and love – all while trying to maintain their souls as they each play THE GAME. The second season doubles the laughs and heightens the drama as the beloved characters and their relationships fight to survive the storms of change.
THE GAME is executive produced by showrunner and writer Devon Greggory, original show creator Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, original executive producer Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo of Grammnet NH Productions. Peter O’Fallon, Barry Safchik, and Michael Platt also executive produce. The series is produced by CBS Studios, Inphiniti Entertainment, Akil Productions, and Grammnet NH Productions.
Season one of THE GAME, as well as episodes from the original series, which aired from 2006-2015 on The CW and then BET, are also available to stream exclusively on Paramount+. The series is distributed internationally by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
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HBO Sports Documentaries presents SHAQ, a four-part documentary series from director Robert Alexander and Peter Berg’s Film 45 detailing the life and career of NBA Hall of Famer and multi-hyphenate Shaquille O’Neal, debuting WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), with new episodes on subsequent Wednesdays on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.
· Synopsis: Featuring a series of revealing interviews with O’Neal, SHAQ tells the story of a basketball legend unlike any other, whose larger-than-life personality transcended the sport and transformed him into a cultural icon. The documentary series chronicles Shaq’s ascent to superstardom, as a dominant force who won four NBA championships, league MVP honors, and changed the game. It also encompasses his life off the court, from his upbringing in a military family to his deepest personal relationships and prosperous broadcasting and business careers.
· Shaquille O’Neal quote: “We kept this documentary real from the start, and I do feel like it is the most honest look into my life and career up until this point. This process allowed me to reflect publicly in a way I haven’t before, and I’m so proud of the work everyone has done to put it all together.”
· Featured interviews: The series features new interviews with some of the most revered names in basketball including O’Neal’s teammates Penny Hardaway, Dwyane Wade, Dennis Scott, Brian Shaw, Derek Fisher and Rick Fox; his head coaches Phil Jackson and Pat Riley; and former Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Jerry West. In addition, the series includes interviews with several members of O’Neal’s family, including his mother, Dr. Lucille O’Neal, siblings Jamal and Lateefah Harrison, and three of his children — Taahirah, Shareef, and Myles.
· Episode Rollout:
o Episode 1 “From Shaquille to Shaq”
Debut date: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
The origin of Shaquille O’Neal’s legend, from a military household to NBA stardom.
o Episode 2 “The Rise”
Debut date: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 (9:00 – 9:45 p.m. ET/PT)
The forming of a new dynasty in Los Angeles, as Shaq reaches the apex of his career.
o Episode 3 “The Fall”
Debut date: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 (9:00 – 9:45 p.m. ET/PT) Shaq and the Lakers’ continued dominance leads to a “three-peat” but soon after comes to a crashing halt.
o Episode 4 “From Shaq to Shaquille”
Debut date: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 (9:00 – 9:45 p.m. ET/PT) A champion once again in Miami before age and injuries lead Shaq to the next phase of his life.
STARZ has ordered a 10-episode third season of its massively popular, critically acclaimed drama series “P-Valley,” created and executive produced by Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall.
The sophomore season of “P-Valley” currently averages nearly 10.3M viewers across linear, VOD, and streaming platforms domestically, up +23% vs season one in the same time frame. Season two viewing has catapulted “P-Valley” to the top spot as STARZ’s biggest show.*
“‘P-Valley’ continues to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as it captures the nuances of the Mississippi Delta with an unprecedented level of humanity and artistry,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming, STARZ. “This layered drama gets beyond the glitz through authentic and complex characters that have captured the hearts of critics and audiences alike. We cannot wait to see what Katori has in store for us in season three.”
“I am blessed beyond measure for this opportunity to write the next chapter of ‘P-Valley.’ With its complex, dynamic, and beautifully flawed characters, this show is a love letter to marginalized communities in the American South who rarely see themselves reflected on screen, and it brings me immense joy to know that it has been embraced by folx worldwide. We wouldn’t be getting back up on that pony, without our fiercely devoted Pynk Posse. Y’all are our fire,” said Katori Hall. “And special thanks to the fuel: everyone who laid hands on this show. From the writers and producers to the cast to the crew to the executives, this show is made with great love, grit and glitter. It’s gonna take us a Mississippi minute before we’re back on your screens again, but best believe it’ll be well worth the wait.”
Based on her play Pussy Valley, creator Katori Hall (Pulitzer Prize-winning The Hot Wing King, Olivier Award-winning The Mountaintop, and Broadway’s Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Dante Di Loreto also serves as an executive producer on the series. Lionsgate Television produces “P-Valley” for STARZ.
In his first HBO Max stand-up special Chris Redd digs into his days of living life like a music video and realizing that even if he’ll never be tall enough to dunk, he can still grow as a person.
Getting deep, staying silly. In his first HBO Max stand-up special Chris Redd digs into his days of living life like a music video and realizing that even if he’ll never be tall enough to dunk, he can still grow as a person.
Chris Redd: Why Am I Like This? debuts November 3rd on HBO MAX.
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Tammy Townsend, Malcolm Barrett, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Michael Trucco, Ashley Olivia Fisher, and Pasha Lychnikoff are set as series regulars opposite previously announced Deon Cole in BET+’s upcoming dark comedy series Average Joe. The series, which received a cast contingent script-to-series order in February, hails from Robb Cullen and McG.
Set in The Hill district of Pittsburgh and inspired by Cullen’s life, Average Joe follows blue-collar plumber, Joe Washington (Cole) who discovers his recently deceased father lived a secret, second life and stole millions of dollars from dangerous people just before he died. Now those people think Joe knows where it is. A bloody and violent confrontation triggers a chain of events that force Joe and his close-knit circle of family and friends out of their very average and mundane lives into a life or death race against time to find the truth and the millions.
Townsend plays Angela Washington, Joe’s loving wife who suffers from a painful illness. Despite her illness, she works shifts as a waitress to help to provide for her family. She recognizes how hard Joe works for her and their daughter, Jennifer, and sees him as a true blue collar guy until he comes home with dead bodies in his truck.
Barrett portrays Leon Montgomery, a somewhat hapless hardware store owner. One of Joe’s best friends. He is married to Cathy, who never gives him a moment of peace. Leon comes to Joe’s rescue when he visits Teddy’s office and finds that Joe was attacked by two Russian mobsters, including Jennifer’s boyfriend, Dimitri. He offers to help Joe dispose of the bodies, but fumbles when he takes home one of the Russian men’s cellphones, leading the friend group into a world of trouble that no one is prepared for.
McWilliams is Cathy Montgomery, Leon’s ball-busting wife. She appears to have a strong dislike for her
husband and is planning on divorcing him. Cathy is known for being obsessed with crime shows. Her obsession proves helpful when she saves Leon’s life after a Russian mobster tracks one of the deceased mobster’s phones to their home and attempts to kill Leon.
Trucco plays Benjamin “Touch” Tuchawuski, Joe’s long-time best friend. He’s a police officer with a vice for painkillers and heroin to help him get through his days. When he finds out that Joe and Leon are in trouble with the Russian mob, he decides to get his hands dirty instead of following protocol. He doesn’t lend a helping hand without requesting a piece of the multimillion-dollar Russian mob money and Teddy’s coveted Steelers ticket.
Fisher portrays Jennifer Washington, Angela and Leon’s eighteen-year-old daughter. She has a bright future ahead of her. Recently, she was accepted into Carnegie Mellon and is dating an appealingly innocent Russian boy, Dimitri.
Lychnikoff is Nicolai Dzhugashvili, a ruthless Russian mob boss and Dimitri’s father. He will stop at no end to find his son and the money that Teddy stole from him before his unlikely demise.
Average Joe is written by Cullen, who executive produces alongside McG, Mary Viola and Corey Marsh for Wonderland Sound and Vision. It’s slated for premiere in 2023.
Townsend can currently be seen as a series regular on the seventh and final season of OWN’s Queen Sugar. Her film credits include Robert Townsend’s cult classic The Five Heartbeats, The Preacher’s Kid, Simone, Playing Mona Lisa, The Pest and The Brady Bunch Movie. Townsend is repped by Kass Management and Pakula King & Associates.
Barrett recently wrapped shooting a role in Apple TV+’s upcoming series The Changeling, opposite LaKeith Stanfield and Adina Porter. He was previously seen in Nat Geo’s Genius: Aretha, opposite Cynthia Erivo. Barrett is repped by Entertainment 360 and Gersh.
McWilliams can be seen opposite Samuel L. Jackson in the Apple TV miniseries The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey. She also starred opposite Michael Chiklis on Paramount Network’s Coyote and recurred on Amazon’s Bosch. McWilliams is repped by APA and Vault Entertainment.
Trucco recently appeared as Wade Scarborough in Netflix’s Midnight Mass. Other recent credits include Young Sheldon, The Midnight Club and The Rookie. He’ll next be seen in a recurring role on CBS drama series Fire Country. Trucco is repped by AFA Prime Talent Media and Innovative Artists.
Fisher most recently won the Best Actress award at the 202O LA Film Awards for The System. She is repped by Moxie Artists Management and Meyer & Downs.
Lychnikoff’s recent credits include Bullet Train opposite Brad Pitt, Season 4 of Stranger Things, Shameless, Ray Donovan, and Siberia opposite Keanu Reeves. He is repped by Stewart Talent and Industry Entertainment.
Source: Deadline
Today, BET announces the host, nominees and premiere date of “Soul Train Awards” 2022 presented by BET taking place, Sunday, November 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Actor, comedian and writer Deon Cole will host an incredible night celebrating the best in soul music and the iconic legacy brand. Additionally, BET has released the official nominations for “Soul Train Awards” 2022. “Soul Train Awards” recognizes the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. The official “Soul Train Awards” nominees, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers, and presenters. The “Soul Train Awards” 2022 premieres Sunday, November 27 at 8 pm ET/PT on BET and BET Her.
“Deon Cole is known for delivering razor-sharp humor and commentary across his acclaimed standup specials and series. Get ready to see him unleash his comedic talents like never before on the Soul Train Awards stage–and don’t say we didn’t warn you,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy. “Deon is BET family, and we are proud to have him make his hosting debut exclusively on BET. We are also equally proud to continue celebrating the legacy of Soul Train with our esteemed nominees and delivering unforgettable performances and moments that epitomize Black Excellence.”
“Hosting the ‘Soul Train Awards’ is a dream come true. I grew up watching Soul Train and ‘til this day, I’ve never met a Soul Train Line I didn’t bless with my skilled two step,” said host Deon Cole. “It is truly a privilege to be given this opportunity to celebrate Don Cornelius’ legacy, all of the amazing Black talent that illuminated our screens on the iconic TV show, and my favorite genres of music: Soul, R&B and Hip Hop.”
Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead “Soul Train Awards” 2022 nominations with an impressive 7 nods; Beyoncé for ‘Best R&B/Soul Female Artist,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Song of the Year,’ and twice for ‘Best Collaboration’ and ‘The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award.’ Mary J. Blige for ‘Certified Soul Award,’ ‘Best R&B/Soul Female Artist,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Song of the Year,’ ‘The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award,’ ‘Video of the Year,’ and ‘Best Collaboration.’ Ari Lennox garnered the second most nods with 6 nominations: ‘Best R&B/Soul Female Artist,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Song of the Year,’ ‘The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award,’ ‘Best Dance Performance,’ and ‘Video of the Year.’ Lizzo and Chris Brown are tied at 5 nods each, followed by Burna Boy, Muni Long and Steve Lacy with 4 nods. Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, PJ Morton andTems each garnered 3 nominations.
The “Soul Train Awards” 2022 presented by BET will feature an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances, special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment. The annual event is committed to showcasing the impact of Soul Train on music and dance from the ‘70s to today.
Trevor Noah’s next act has begun.
A day after announcing on air that he’d be departing The Daily Show after seven years, Noah made his way to Toronto, where he filmed his third Netflix special. Titled I Wish you Would, the hour will premiere globally Nov. 22.
Despite its timing, sources who were present at the show say the Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comic didn’t discuss his bombshell announcement onstage. Instead, the set, part of Noah’s Back to Abnormal Tour, includes revelations about learning to speak German, modern communication and his love of curry.
The special, which follows Noah’s previous hours Son of Patricia and Afraid of the Dark, will once again be directed by David Paul Meyer. Noah serves as an executive producer on the hour alongside his managers Norm Aladjem and Derek Van Pelt, veteran producer Bob Bain and Sanaz Yamin, whom Noah tapped to run his fast-growing Day Zero Productions late last year.
One of only a handful of comics who play arenas on multiple continents, Noah has said he intends to spend more time on the road once he signs off from The Daily Show in early December. “I spent two years [of the pandemic] in my apartment, not on the road, and when I got back out there again, I realized that there’s another part of my life that I want to carry on exploring,” he told his Comedy Central audience in late September. “I miss learning other languages, I miss going to other countries and putting on shows, I miss being everywhere and doing everything.”
Meanwhile, Paramount brass, led by Chris McCarthy, is said to have been intensely focused on finding Noah’s replacement in recent weeks, with the show’s current cadre of correspondents considered viable options. Despite early rumblings that Paramount could punt the show to its streaming service (where it already airs the following day), executives at the company have been steadfast in their commitment to keeping the next iteration of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. While linear ratings have plummeted everywhere, the show has maintained a massive social footprint and, in the first half of 2022 alone, generated nearly $25 million in advertising revenue, per Kantar.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
In this episode of the Box Seats Sports Comedy Talk Show, we discuss the Brooklyn Nets‘ loss to the New Orleans Pelicans and the way the Phoenix Suns came back from down 22 to defeat the Dallas Mavericks, plus the other hot topics in sports!
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Michael B. Jordan is back in the ring in the first trailer for MGM’s Creed III.
This time around, Jordan’s Adonis “Donnie” Creed squares off with actor Jonathan Majors’ Damian Anderson. The sequel also had the added pressure for Jordan of being his feature directorial debut.
“Me and him bonded in a way that I never had an opportunity to,” Jordan said during a press conference Monday of working with Majors as a director. “It’s my first time directing that relationship between director and actor. I really understand that now, and it’s a bond that’ll last forever. So just really lucky to have that gentleman by my side.” He also teased that Majors’ character is “a pivotal person and pillar” in Adonis’ life.
Jordan joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 2018’s Black Panther and coincidentally has faced off against fellow MCU actors in multiple Creed films. Creed II’s Florian Munteanu went on to appear in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, while Creed III antagonist Majors is the new big bad of the MCU, Kang the Conqueror.
Jordan first played Donnie in the 2015 film Creed, from filmmaker Ryan Coogler. He went on to star in 2018’s Creed II, helmed by Steven Caple Jr., before stepping behind the camera for the third installment, due out March 3rd. Sylvester Stallone, who starred opposite Jordan as his classic character Rocky Balboa in the first two installments, does not return for the third.
Creed III also stars Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Wood Harris, and Mila Davis-Kent.
Said Jordan of Thompson, who has been with him since the first installment as Bianca: “Trust is a huge thing, and having earned each other’s trust. … And now having her trust me with a story was the biggest compliment that she’s given me thus far.”
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