Get your fireworks and digital devices ready! BET is giving viewers MORE access to its irreverent content by adding never-before-aired episodes of its original series “50 Central” exclusively to its digital platforms. With over 24 million video views across BET’s digital platforms, award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor and producer, the iconic Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, takes variety and sketch comedy to the next level. Returning cast members Mark Harley, Tristen Winger, Vince Swann, Jasmin Brown and Kiya Roberts, join 50 Cent in unprecedented sketches, hidden camera pranks, musical performances, and celebrity guests to create the ultimate digital party. Available whenever, wherever and on any device, the acclaimed variety and comedy series,“50 Central”, launches new content Wednesday, July 4 at 10:30 AM ET on BET.com, the BET Now App, Facebook Watch and BET’s YouTube Channel.
On the launch episode, Cedric The Entertainer stops by to see if 50 is true to his words and we find a new way to help white people feel more comfortable around minorities. Meanwhile Charlamagne The God and 50 prank some unsuspecting consumers who are disputing their higher than usual monthly bills. Additional guests include Yandy Smith and DJ Self.
Additionally, Ludacris, Tichina Arnold and more to make celebrity cameos in upcoming episodes of “50 CENTRAL”.
“50 CENTRAL” is produced by G-Unit Film & Television in partnership with Back Roads Entertainment with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Stephen J. Savva, Colby Gaines, Riley Robbins, Ian Gelfand and Michael A. Blum serving as Executive Producers.
A psychological-horror series set in the Stephen King multiverse, Castle Rock is an original story that combines the mythological scale and intimate character storytelling of King’s best-loved works, weaving an epic saga of darkness and light, played out on a few square miles of Maine woodland. The series stars André Holland, Melanie Lynskey, Sissy Spacek, Bill Skarsgård, Jane Levy and Scott Glenn.
Sam Shaw & Dustin Thomason developed the project for television and serve as executive producers along with J.J. Abrams, Mark Lafferty, Ben Stephenson, Liz Glotzer and Stephen King. Castle Rock is from Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
RuPaul is adding another title to his ever-expanding resume: daytime talk show host.
The Emmy-winning host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is bringing his personality to the daytime space, filming a talk show pilot for Telepictures.
The show, which is targeted for a fall 2019 launch and will be filmed in front of a live audience, will feature the host bringing his unique, positive and aspirational point of view to the format, interviewing celebrities, giving beauty and glam tips, playing games, and dishing on pop culture. He’s not expected to do cooking or exercise segments, which have been typical daytime fare. Frequent collaborator Michelle Visage is also expected to play a major role.
Telepictures, the syndication production arm of Warner Bros., is also behind Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show, as well as “The Real,” which was recently renewed for two seasons. The hope is that his unique flair will help the show stand out, given that other celebrity-driven talk shows have faltered, including efforts from Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira, and Harry Connick Jr.
RuPaul, who is best known for hosting “The RuPaul Show” on VH1 and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and its spinoffs for both Logo and VH1, skyrocketed to fame with the dance track “Supermodel (You Better Work).” That success led to a contract with MAC Cosmetics, making him the first drag queen supermodel.
He has several other TV projects in the works, including a comedy series for Netflix titled “AJ and the Queen,” in which he will star, as well as write and executive produce with Michael Patrick King. Hulu is also developing a series based on his life with J.J. Abrams serving as executive producer.
Source: Variety
Brian White (‘’Chicago Fire’’, ‘’Ray Donovan’’, “The Shield”) leads an outstanding cast in the hot new drama “Bronx SIU”, premiering July 19 on UMC and on Amazon Prime.
Bronx SIU, Special Investigations Unit, focuses on an elite task force, based out of The Bronx, that handles all of New York City’s most demanding and difficult cases. Secrets, lies and double lives intertwine as the story of Bronx SIU unfolds. In this superbly paced, action thriller, where no one comes out the same way they went in.
Miguel A.Nunez Jr (“Tour of Duty”), Denise Boutte (Why Did I Get Married?), Ameer Baraka (“American Horror Story”), Eddie Davenport (“Westworld”), Leticia Jimenez (Assassination Nation) and Keeland Ellis (Lucky Girl) help make up the support cast of the hottest new action-thriller series of the summer. “Bronx SIU” is written and produced by Mike Mayhall and Dan Garcia and directed by Mayhall.
From RJL Entertainment, the eight-episode premiere season of “Bronx SIU” hits UMC July 19th.
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Sony Pictures has set J.B. Smoove to star in Spider-Man: Far from Home, sources said. Sony would not comment and nobody would divulge Smoove’s role but I’m told it is a lead in the ensemble. So far, he’s the first new cast member to be set beyond Jake Gyllenhaal, who is expected to play the villain Mysterio. Jon Watts is directing, and Tom Holland returns as the webslinger, with Michael Keaton, Zendaya and Marisa Tomei expected to reprise.
The film is dated for July 5, 2019. Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal are producing.
Source: Deadline
Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Bell in collaboration with Loto-Québec, is thrilled to pay tribute to the biggest names in the comedy business at the 2018 Just For Laughs Awards Show, presented by Bell. This year’s recipients are: Tiffany Haddish (Comedy Person of the Year), Hannah Gadsby (Comedy Special of the Year for Nanette), Jo Koy (Stand-Up Comedian of the Year), Lil Rel Howery (Breakout Comedy Star of the Year), and Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch (Comedy Writers of the Year for GLOW).
The 11th annual Just For Laughs Awards Show, hosted by Alonzo Bodden, takes place on Friday, July 27 at 3:00PM in the Grand Salon Opera, Hyatt Regency Montréal.
Tiffany Haddish has multiple high-profile projects and buzz worthy appearances to her name and has quickly become one of the most sought-after comedic actresses and performers. After a breakout performance in Girls Trip, she can now be seen opposite Tracy Morgan on the TBS comedy series The Last O.G; as host of the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards; stars along fellow JFL Award recipient Lil Rel in Summit Entertainment’s summer box office smash Uncle Drew; also starring alongside Kevin Hart in the upcoming Universal Pictures’ Night School; and voicing the lead character, Tuca, in the upcoming Netflix animated series Tuca & Bertie. Haddish has made history by becoming the first black female stand-up comedian to host Saturday Night Live and made the New York Times Best Sellers List with her memoir, The Last Black Unicorn. Tiffany has been touring to sold-out crowds across the continent and will also be hosting her first Just For Laughs Gala, Saturday, July 28 at 11:00PM at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts.
Hannah Gadsby has created a global phenomenon with her self-described swan song, and tenth stand-up show, Nanette. This powerful and critically-acclaimed show has seen Hannah win; Best Comedy at the Adelaide Fringe Festival; the Barry Award for best show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Helpmann Award for best comedy performance. Following sold-out runs in the United States and Europe, Nanette recently premiered on Netflix to roaring reviews, taking over headlines around the world. Hannah will also be performing Nanette live for the last time at the Just For Laughs festival on Thursday, July 26 at 9:30PM at Maison Théâtre.
Jo Koy’s Break The Mold Tour broke the record for most tickets sold by a comedian at Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu with 11 sold-out shows and over 23,000 tickets sold. As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy is bringing his infectious and explosive energy to the Just For Laughs stage on Saturday, July 28 at Maison Symphonique, Place des Arts.
Lil Rel Howery, star of FOX’s upcoming sitcom REL, shot to fame after his role in Jordan Peele’s Academy-Award winning film, Get Out. His stand-up special RELevent premiered on Comedy Central and was produced by Kevin Hart, who he recently opened for on his American tour. The special was named one of the 10 best stand-up specials of 2015 by Vulture.com, and has become a favourite of fans and comedy heavyweights. He currently can be seen starring alongside fellow JFL Award recipient Tiffany Haddish in Summit Entertainment’s summer box office smash film Uncle Drew. Lil Rel can also be seen hosting Lil Rel and Friends on Saturday, July 28 at Cinquième Salle, Place des Arts.
Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch are the co-creators behind the Netflix sensation Glow. Liz Flahive writing credits includes all six seasons ofNURSE JACKIE and was an Executive Producer on the show, and Consulting Producer on Season 5 HOMELAND. Flahive is also an accomplished playwright. Her play THE MADRID starring Edie Falco, opened at the New York City Center in early 2013. Before creatingGLOW, Carly Mensch was a Supervising Producer on Netflix’s ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, wrote on NURSE JACKIE as a Producer then a Supervising Producer for two seasons, and WEEDS as a writer for three seasons. She is a playwright with an MFA from Julliard.
The Just For Laughs Festival runs from July 11 to July 29, 2018 in Montréal, Canada. Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading industry event of the comedy business, runs from July 25 to July 28, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Montréal.
Season 3 of the hit HBO series premieres on August 12 at 10:30 p.m.
The trailer shows Issa adjusting to living with Daniel (while not in a relationship) while also trying to find a place of her own.
Created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, Insecure follows the friendship of two black women as they deal with their real-life flaws while attempting to navigate different worlds and cope with an endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences.
Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Lisa Joyce, Natasha Rothwell, Y’Lan Noel and Amanda Seales star in the show.
New Line has purchased a comedy pitch, “The Come Up,” an original story from “Sorry to Bother You” co-star Jermaine Fowler. Fowler, who also stars in “Superior Donuts,” will star and also serve as executive producer.
The project will also feature Lil Rel Howery (“Get Out,” “Uncle Drew” and the upcoming Fox series “Rel”) and brothers Keith Lucas and Kenneth Lucas as co-stars. The screenplay will be written by Michael Starrbury (“The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete” and “Central Park Five”).
“I am excited to be collaborating with New Line Cinema, Wrigley Pictures and our screenwriter Michael Starburry on ‘The Come Up’ – a project I have been passionate about for years now,” Fowler said in a statement. “Since bringing the concept to them it’s been nothing but synergy and raw excitement. As an actor, it is a dream come true to be working opposite my comedy brothers, Lil Rel Howery and The Lucas Brothers. I am grateful they’ve come on board to tell this hilarious and inspiring story with me.”
“The Come Up” will be produced by John Rickard (“Rampage,” “Horrible Bosses” and “How to be Single”) through his Wrigley Pictures banner. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
Fowler is repped by 3 Arts Entertainment and WME. Starrbury is repped by Circle of Confusion, CAA and Eclipse Law. Howery and the Lucas brothers are repped by UTA and 4th Wall Management. Lawyers representing the Lucas brothers in the deal are Hansen and Jacobson and Howery’s attorneys are Cohen & Gardner.
Source: Variety
Idris Elba is in final negotiations to play the main villain in “Hobbs and Shaw,” the “Fast and Furious” spinoff starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham.
“Deadpool 2” director David Leitch is on board to helm, with Johnson and Statham reprising their roles as special agent Luke Hobbs and criminal mastermind Deckard Shaw, respectively. “Fast and Furious” architect Chris Morgan penned the script, with production set to commence this fall.
he film will see the often-at-odds pair teaming up. Sources say Elba’s character is the antagonist the duo will go up against.
Since his arrival in the franchise’s fifth installment, Universal has tried to find a way to spin off Johnson’s Hobbs character, given his popularity with fans. Statham joined the series in the seventh movie, and considering the chemistry between the two actors in 2017’s “The Fate of the Furious,” Universal took action on plans to develop a spinoff. It hits theaters on July 26, 2019.
Source: Variety
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Singer Chris Brown walked off stage after his concert in Florida and into the hands of waiting sheriff’s deputies, who arrested him on a felony battery charge and booked him into the Palm Beach County Jail.
A sheriff’s spokeswoman said the entertainer was released after posting $2,000 bond on the battery charge issued by the Tampa Police Department. No details about the allegations in the arrest warrant were immediately available.
The 29-year-old entertainer’s record of violence includes a guilty plea to felony assault for beating up his then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 and a 2016 arrest on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
He’s currently in the middle of his Heartbreak On A Full Moon Tour.