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Stephanie Beatriz ( Encanto , Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) will star in Peacock ’s Twisted Metal , the live-action video game adaptation starring Anthony Mackie . Beatriz will play the character of Quiet, a ferocious, badass car thief who acts purely on instinct – you couldn’t stop her any more than a manhole could stop a volcano. Coming from a community that oppressed her into silence, Quiet’s wish is to find her place in this dark, chaotic world. But when she becomes clouded by her need for revenge, Quiet forms an unlikely, antagonistic bond with John Doe (Mackie). From Cobra Kai writer Michael Jonathan Smith, Twisted Metal is a half-hour, high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a trigger-happy car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving … [Read more...] about ‘Twisted Metal’: Stephanie Beatriz Joins Cast Of Peacock’s Live-Action Video Game Adaptation

After being on hiatus for the last two years during Covid, the Producers Guild of America ( PGA )’s 12th annual Produced By Conference has announced its first round of speakers. The event is taking place on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 at the FOX Studio Lot in Century City. Those panelists include Oscar winner Viola Davis (CEO and Co-Founder, JuVee Productions; The First Lady); veteran producer Julius Tennon (President and Co-Founder of JuVee Productions; The First Lady); animation heavyweight Seth MacFarlane (Founder/CEO, Fuzzy Door, The Orville, Ted & Ted 2, Family Guy ); pioneering producer Charles D. King (Founder & CEO, MACRO; Judas And The Black Messiah, Mudbound ); tentpole-maker Dan Lin (Founder and CEO of Rideback; The LEGO Movie franchise, Disney’s Aladdin , Netflix’s The Two Popes , The CW’s Walker ); legendary producer Stephanie Allain (Homegrown Pictures, Owner; Hustle & Flow, Dear White People ); master of television Betsy Beers … [Read more...] about PGA Produced By Conference Returns In-Person With Viola Davis, Charles D. King, Seth MacFarlane, Dan Lin & More

Looking for a night of spectacular performances, unexpected collaborations, buzzworthy pop culture moments? There’s no better way to celebrate the chart-topping hits of the year than with the 2022 Billboard Music Awards . The 2022 BBMAs will air live on NBC this Sunday from Las Vegas, and this year’s event will feature some record-breaking artists, from The Weeknd (finalist in 17 categories, including Top Artist) to Doja Cat (14 categories, including Top Viral Song, Top Hot 100 Song, and Top Collaboration category for “Kiss Me More”) and Olivia Rodrigo (including Top Artist and Top New Artist). The BBMAs added two controversial performers as well, booking Morgan Wallen after stepping back into the spotlight at the Academy of Country Music Awards in March, and Travis Scott with his first TV performance since the Astroworld tragedy. Hosted by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (who is also executive producing) in an exciting return to music he announced on Twitter, the ceremony is … [Read more...] about How to Watch 2022 Billboard Music Awards (Plus Everything You Need to Know)

The winners of 54 awards were unveiled ahead of tonight’s 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) during a TikTok livestream hosted by Tetris Kelly and Tiffany Taylor. The BBMAs honor the year’s top performing artists on the Billboard Charts in 62 categories across all genres of music. The remaining categories will be announced tonight, when Sean “Diddy” Combs hosts the broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, stating at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on NBC and Peacock. Some highlights: As a first-time finalist, Olivia Rodrigo won big with six Billboard Music Awards, which is the most wins of the night so far. She is currently tied with Ye , who also has six wins. Rodrigo is a finalist in the Top Female Artist category, which will be announced in tonight’s broadcast, and could serve as a tiebreaker. Ye won Top Christian Artist for the first time, and Top Gospel Artist and Top Gospel Song for the third year in a row. This is Ye’s second time winning Top Gospel Album. Drake … [Read more...] about 2022 Billboard Music Awards Unveils Non-Televised Winners, With Olivia Rodigo, Ye Tied At Six