EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Pinnock , the breakout star of CBS hit comedy Ghosts , has signed with ICM Partners for representation. On Ghosts , Pinnock plays Alberta, a Prohibition-era lounge singer turned ghost who is trapped in a modern-day country estate recently inherited by two unexpecting new tenants. The hit comedy series recently wrapped its first season and has been renewed for a second season on CBS. Pinnock also co-created with Punam Patel ( I Love That For You ), the adult animated series Unmentionables , which is being developed for television by Emmy-winning producer Anthony Hemingway and Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson. The project revolves around a rag-tag group of undergarments and the occupational hazards and triumphs they go through with their millennial owner. Pinnock most recently hosted the Casting Society’s 37th Annual Artios Awards, which recognize execellence in casting from the year in entertainment. She also is developing a pilot of her … [Read more...] about ‘Ghosts’ Star Danielle Pinnock Signs With ICM Partners
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David Bowie Reflects on Life Through Rare Footage in ‘Moonage Daydream’ Documentary Teaser Trailer
In the first teaser trailer for Moonage Daydream — the first documentary film about David Bowie to be sanctioned by the artist’s estate — director Brett Morgen wields rare and never-before-seen footage to present the film’s quintessential goal of capturing the illustrious performer. “All people, no matter who they are, all wish they’d appreciated life more,” Bowie says in a voiceover in the trailer. “It’s what you do in life that’s important, not how much time you have – or what you wished you’d done.” Arriving in theaters in September, the film mines five decades worth of material from Bowie’s archives, from exclusive drawings, recordings, and films to journals, personal footage, and unseen performances. The trailer’s narrator prompts: “Questions have arisen such as: Who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Is he a creature of a foreign power? Is he a creep? Is he dangerous? Is he smart? Dumb? Nice to his parents? Real? Put on? Crazy? Sane? Man? Woman? Robot? … [Read more...] about David Bowie Reflects on Life Through Rare Footage in ‘Moonage Daydream’ Documentary Teaser Trailer
Kanye West — FLIPS OUT Over Reggie Bush Questions
Kanye West got mad ... real mad (Joe Jackson) ... at a paparazzi in Miami last night ... after the snapper fired off some questions about Kim's ex-BF Reggie Bush . Kanye and Kim Kardashian were leaving a dinner date in Miami Beach, when the photog -- NOT OURS -- shouted, "Kim did you know Reggie is here [in Miami] having dinner?" The pap continued, "Did you wanna go congratulate him on his pregnancy?" That's when Kanye snapped -- angrily rushing after the female pap after grasping for her camera -- but never actually striking the woman. Kim was smiling during the entire confrontation. K&K then got into a waiting Rolls Royce Phantom and left the scene. Afterward, the pap told other photogs, "Kanye West just tried to beat me up." It definitely ain't the first time Kanye's gone crazy on a snapper -- trust us, we know ... 'cause he SMASHED THE HELL out of a TMZ camera at LAX back in 2008. … [Read more...] about Kanye West — FLIPS OUT Over Reggie Bush Questions
Meek Mill — I Saw GIRLS Throwing Bottles … Not Drake or Chris Brown
Meek Mill says he didn't throw a single bottle during the W.i.P. nightclub brawl ... neither did Drake nor Chris Brown . Instead, Meek says the real culprits are FEMALE. Meek finally broke his silence with XXLMAG.com ... saying, "Chris and Drake, them two was there, but it's other people that be around that take sh*t to the next level." Meek continued, “Things just happen in the club. I seen girls in there throwing bottles, all types of sh*t. All types of people. I never seen Chris Brown or Drake throw a bottle and I was there.” When asked if he threw a bottle, Meek replied, "F*ck no." As we previously reported witnesses say Meek -- who was hanging at Drake's table during the June 13 incident -- was one of the instigators in the fight. He's also rumored to have slept with Rihanna . Meek claims he spoke with Chris Brown on the phone directly after the brawl ... and both sides agreed they had no problem with the other. Mill concluded, "Chris Brown be in … [Read more...] about Meek Mill — I Saw GIRLS Throwing Bottles … Not Drake or Chris Brown
Drake — $50,000 Rainmaker at Charlotte Strip Club
These pics are INSANE ... Drake rolled into a strip club in Charlotte, opened a CARDBOARD BOX filled with bricks of cash, and TMZ has pics of the $50,000 rainstorm he unleashed on the dancers. It all went down at Cameo Nightclub, and by the time Drake was done there was so much cash ... it literally carpeted the floor. We're told another rapper named Bleu Davinci chipped in an additional $25,000. There's been a lot of talk about whether Drake has real street cred ... or if he's just a poser with a privileged upbringing. So now that you've seen these pics, we gotta ask ... … [Read more...] about Drake — $50,000 Rainmaker at Charlotte Strip Club
Gloria Calderón Kellett & Taran Killam Rom Com Series ‘Arranged’ In Works At Freevee; ‘SNL’ Alum Set To Star
EXCLUSIVE : Freevee , Amazon’s ad-supported video streaming service is developing Arranged , a half-hour single-camera romantic comedy series co-written and executive produced by With Love creator Gloria Calderón Kellett and Saturday Night Live alum Taran Killam . The project stems from Kellett’s GloNation Studios under the company’s overall deal with Amazon Studios. Arranged follows a self-destructive movie star (Killam) and an ambitious pop Latina diva who agree to a mutually beneficial “public relationship” in order to help sell her upcoming breakup album and save his declining career, a decision they immediately regret as they quickly realize they hate each other’s guts. The series is fictional but there are obvious points of reference: the high-profile romances between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck as well as Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson. Kellett and Killam will executive produce with Marc Provissiero ( Pen15 ) for Kellett’s GloNation banner as part of … [Read more...] about Gloria Calderón Kellett & Taran Killam Rom Com Series ‘Arranged’ In Works At Freevee; ‘SNL’ Alum Set To Star
Diablo Cody Joins Jenny Mollen’s ‘City Of Likes’ As Exec Producer For Sony TV & Nacelle
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Diablo Cody ( Juno ) has boarded Jenny Mollen ’s City of Likes as executive producer of the series adaptation, which is in development with Sony Pictures TV and The Nacelle Company . Announced in 2021, the project falls under Nacelle’s first look comedy deal with Sony TV . The book will be released by NacelleBooks on June 14. City of Likes centers on Megan Chernoff, a talented but unemployed copywriter in an identity crisis after the birth of her second child. Seeking a fresh start, she and her family move to New York City, where she meets a gorgeous, stylish, well-known momfluencer. Before she knows it, Meg finds herself immersed in the ‘momfluencer’ world, hobnobbing at exclusive power mama supper clubs, partaking in fancy wellness rituals, and reveling in the external validation she gets from her followers who grow daily by the thousands. When Meg realizes she’s losing track of what matters most, she realizes she must find a way back to her … [Read more...] about Diablo Cody Joins Jenny Mollen’s ‘City Of Likes’ As Exec Producer For Sony TV & Nacelle
‘Endeavour’: ‘Inspector Morse’ Prequel Series To End On Masterpiece & ITV After Nine Seasons
Endeavour , the long-running Inspector Morse prequel series, is ending after nine seasons. British broadcaster ITV and PBS Masterpiece revealed the news in a video, which you can see below. The series, which comes from writer Russell Lewis, stars Shaun Evans and Roger Allam. Season 9 is currently filming in Oxford. The series began as a single film in 2012 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Morse and has run for 33 episodes across nine seasons. Shaun Evans plays young Endeavour Morse, beginning his career as a detective constable, and later as a detective sergeant, with the Oxford City Police CID. Roger Allam plays DCI Fred Thursday, Morse’s mentor. Season 8 will air in the U.S. on PBS Masterpiece between June 19 and July 3 and will be followed by three more episodes for Season 9. Damien Timmer, who runs producer Mammoth Screen and exec produces the series, said, “ Endeavour has been a real labour of love for all of us, and we salute Russell Lewis for … [Read more...] about ‘Endeavour’: ‘Inspector Morse’ Prequel Series To End On Masterpiece & ITV After Nine Seasons
‘Chicago Fire’: Jesse Spencer And Taylor Kinney Are Suited Up For The Wedding In New Photo
Jesse Spencer is back on NBC ‘s Chicago Fire alongside Taylor Kinney for the highly anticipated Season 10 finale titled “The Magnificent City of Chicago,” airing May 25. Spencer exited the series in October after a decade on the firefighter drama. Spencer is wearing a blue suit as his character Matt Casey is standing in as his best friend Kelly Severide (Kinney) is set to marry Stella Kidd ( Miranda Rae Mayo ). “The juicy details are that we went to him and said, ‘You’re so loved on this show. And with the Severide wedding coming up, there’s no way Casey would miss seeing his best friend getting married. Come on, man!’ So, he graciously agreed to come back for the finale,” executive producer Derek Haas recently told Deadline of how he convinced Spencer to return. Haas revealed Matt’s now long distance love Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer) will be his date for the big celebration, though this will be the moment the pair makes a big decision about their … [Read more...] about ‘Chicago Fire’: Jesse Spencer And Taylor Kinney Are Suited Up For The Wedding In New Photo
Gunna Denied Bond as Prosecutors Claim He Held ‘Command Position’ in Alleged YSL Gang
Gunna was denied bond at a hearing on Monday, as a prosecutors successfully argued he was in a “command position” in the alleged Young Slime Life gang, according to Fox 5 in Atlanta. The judge expressed concern that the rapper’s release might endanger witnesses. Gunna — real name Sergio Kitchens — turned himself in to authorities earlier this month after being accused of conspiring to violate the RICO Act in a massive indictment that also led to the arrest of Young Thug and 26 others allegedly associated with YSL. During the hearing Monday, Kitchens also pleaded not guilty to one charge of violating Georgia’s anti-racketeering law. The judge has set a trial date for Jan. 9, 2023. A lawyer for Kitchens did not immediately return Rolling Stone’s request for comment. Also in court Monday, the judge delayed a ruling on bond for Young Thug, real name Jeffrey Williams. Williams was denied bond after his initial arrest, but his lawyer is trying to secure an … [Read more...] about Gunna Denied Bond as Prosecutors Claim He Held ‘Command Position’ in Alleged YSL Gang