Antoine Fuqua has proved his mettle over the years, dropping bangers, be it the Equalizer or The Magnificent 7. And it looks like he might have something good in store for us all. The 59-year-old director has lined up his Michael Jackson biopic for a 2025 release, and the hype for the movie has been sky-high ever since the announcement. There were question marks over the release date in the aftermath of the SAG-AFTRA strikes. But things seem to be going uphill now, as the film has completed a major milestone.
Antoine Fuqua is all set to strike gold with his Michael Jackson biopic
Antoine Fuqua is all set to take Mj fans on the ride of their life l Author: Nicogenin Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Fuqua’s Michael will feature Jaafar Jackson in the titular role. This is a special casting. After all, Jaafar is the King of Pop’s actual nephew,...
Antoine Fuqua is all set to strike gold with his Michael Jackson biopic
Antoine Fuqua is all set to take Mj fans on the ride of their life l Author: Nicogenin Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Fuqua’s Michael will feature Jaafar Jackson in the titular role. This is a special casting. After all, Jaafar is the King of Pop’s actual nephew,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher) is the latest addition to Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic that Antoine Fuqua is directing for Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International, sources tell Deadline.
The actor will play famed attorney Johnnie Cochran, who repped Jackson in a 1993 child molestation case that was settled out of court. As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.
Scripted by by John Logan, Michael promises to bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop. The film will examine Jackson’s triumphs and tragedies — from his human side, to his public and private struggles, to the accusations and the 24/7 media microscope Jackson lived under, even at his artistic apex. Pic will also...
The actor will play famed attorney Johnnie Cochran, who repped Jackson in a 1993 child molestation case that was settled out of court. As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.
Scripted by by John Logan, Michael promises to bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop. The film will examine Jackson’s triumphs and tragedies — from his human side, to his public and private struggles, to the accusations and the 24/7 media microscope Jackson lived under, even at his artistic apex. Pic will also...
- 4/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood has been obsessed with biopics for what seems like forever, but it's hard not to admit that our current film landscape is reaching critical mass with movies about famous people. I guess when they've run out of recognizable IP, they've gotta center stories about recognizable faces instead. Last year alone we saw "Maestro," "The Iron Claw," "Napoleon," "Ferrari," "Nyad," "Priscilla," and "Big George Forman," not to mention brand movies like "Blackberry," "Tetris," "Air," and "Barbie." And then, of course, there's "Oppenheimer," which not only took home seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, but also became the highest-grossing biopic of all time. No shade to our boy Oppy, but it seems like a new film from Antoine Fuqua is coming for that title and the fact it's a movie about the most famous musical performer to ever live certainly gives the project a leg up on the father of the atomic bomb.
- 4/10/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Not everyone is thrilled that there’s a biopic being made about pop sensation Michael Jackson. The director of “Leaving Neverland,” the HBO documentary that delves into accusations of Jackson’s alleged child abuse, last month accused director Antoine Fuqua’s film of being “a complete whitewash” and that it aims to “completely rewrite the allegations and dismiss them out of hand.”
However at CinemaCon on Wednesday, “Michael” producer Graham King took the stage to say that the new biopic, currently in production, “will get into all of it.”
King promised “Michael” includes 30 songs and recreations of Jackson’s performances throughout his career but also depictions of “his life outside the public eye, things many people have never seen before.”
“Everyone has an opinion on him,” King said about Mj, acknowledging the blinding accusations that surrounded his career, saying that ultimately the film is a portrait of a “complex” man,...
However at CinemaCon on Wednesday, “Michael” producer Graham King took the stage to say that the new biopic, currently in production, “will get into all of it.”
King promised “Michael” includes 30 songs and recreations of Jackson’s performances throughout his career but also depictions of “his life outside the public eye, things many people have never seen before.”
“Everyone has an opinion on him,” King said about Mj, acknowledging the blinding accusations that surrounded his career, saying that ultimately the film is a portrait of a “complex” man,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
“Michael,” the upcoming biopic about pop legend Michael Jackson that seems guaranteed to spark conversation, debuted a dazzling and emotional first look at CinemaCon during Lionsgate’s presentation to theater owners on Thursday in Las Vegas.
The sweeping footage starts as hysterical fans scream along to Jackson as he owns the stage, flashing between performances of his biggest hits like “Man in the Mirror” and “Thriller.” The movie, which is still in production, will feature over 30 songs and recreate several performances of them, starting with Jackson 5’s classic rendition of “ABC” on “American Bandstand.”
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, “Michael” promises to be a sweeping look at the musician’s life, including the emotional toll that being a superstar took on the shy and private man behind the moonwalk. The trailer also captures Jackson as he’s stalked by adoring crowds and paparazzi.
“There might be some people who think you’re different,...
The sweeping footage starts as hysterical fans scream along to Jackson as he owns the stage, flashing between performances of his biggest hits like “Man in the Mirror” and “Thriller.” The movie, which is still in production, will feature over 30 songs and recreate several performances of them, starting with Jackson 5’s classic rendition of “ABC” on “American Bandstand.”
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, “Michael” promises to be a sweeping look at the musician’s life, including the emotional toll that being a superstar took on the shy and private man behind the moonwalk. The trailer also captures Jackson as he’s stalked by adoring crowds and paparazzi.
“There might be some people who think you’re different,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Annie, are you okay? You look like you might faint after producer Graham King turned up at CinemaCon to surprise the crowd with a first look at Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. Said to be an emotionally intense depiction of the King of Pop, Michael is positioning itself as a Huge event film. JoBlo’s editor-in-chief, Chris Bumbray, is in the crowd and says Michael will surely be controversial.
During his presentation, Graham said he knows everyone has an opinion about Michael Jackson, for good or ill. However, he did change the world of pop music forever, and his controversy made him a fascinating subject for Fuqua’s film. Graham also said Jackson was an enigma, but behind everything was a man with a very complicated, difficult life.
Michael contains 30 songs from Jackson’s legendary catalog. Next, a trailer played for the crowd, showing Jaafar Jackson as the Gloved One.
During his presentation, Graham said he knows everyone has an opinion about Michael Jackson, for good or ill. However, he did change the world of pop music forever, and his controversy made him a fascinating subject for Fuqua’s film. Graham also said Jackson was an enigma, but behind everything was a man with a very complicated, difficult life.
Michael contains 30 songs from Jackson’s legendary catalog. Next, a trailer played for the crowd, showing Jaafar Jackson as the Gloved One.
- 4/10/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Kat Graham will play Diana Ross in the Michael Jackson biopic.The 34-year-old actress and singer is the latest star attached to appear in Antoine Fuqua's film about the King of Pop as the cast of 'Michael' continues to take shape.Kat will play the role of the iconic Supremes frontwoman, who was asked to introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a constant influence on the 'Beat It' hitmaker.Larenz Tate has been cast at the Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, who helped redefine music by giving acts including the Jackson 5, Diana Ross and The Supremes and Stevie Wonder the platform to succeed.Other new cast members include Jessica Sula as Michael's older sister La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as soul legend Gladys Knight, Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark and KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Jackson's security-turned-friend Bill Bray.Meanwhile, Kendrick Sampson is to portray music...
- 3/26/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
New roles in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic have been announced!
Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, has already been confirmed to portray the King of Pop in the film, which is titled, Michael.
Antoine Fuqua is directing the movie.
On Monday (March 25), a number of new names were announced as part of the cast!
Keep reading to find out more…
Larenz Tate will play Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. Kat Graham has been cast as legendary musical talent Diana Ross. Jessica Sula will portray Michael’s Older sister La Toya. Liv Symone will play singer Gladys Knight. Kendrick Sampson has been cast as songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones. KeiLyn Durrel Jones will portray Bill Bray, who served as a security officer for the Jackson 5 and became one of Michael’s best friends. Kevin Shinick is set to play Dick Clark.
Michael will open in theaters on April 18, 2025.
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Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, has already been confirmed to portray the King of Pop in the film, which is titled, Michael.
Antoine Fuqua is directing the movie.
On Monday (March 25), a number of new names were announced as part of the cast!
Keep reading to find out more…
Larenz Tate will play Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. Kat Graham has been cast as legendary musical talent Diana Ross. Jessica Sula will portray Michael’s Older sister La Toya. Liv Symone will play singer Gladys Knight. Kendrick Sampson has been cast as songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones. KeiLyn Durrel Jones will portray Bill Bray, who served as a security officer for the Jackson 5 and became one of Michael’s best friends. Kevin Shinick is set to play Dick Clark.
Michael will open in theaters on April 18, 2025.
Learn more...
- 3/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The cast of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International’s forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael has come into focus lately with the casting of many of the film’s pivotal roles. The studios announced on Monday, March 25th that they have cast several new key roles in the highly anticipated film, now in production, with a group of individuals who have featured prominently throughout Michael’s life.
Chief among them is Larenz Tate, who plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy – the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Other new prominent roles include the following:
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross, lead singer of the chart-topping Motown group The Supremes,...
Chief among them is Larenz Tate, who plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy – the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Other new prominent roles include the following:
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross, lead singer of the chart-topping Motown group The Supremes,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Micheal, is one of the most anticipated film projects in recent memory. Bringing the King of Pop’s story to life on the silver screen is a Herculean task, and you need shining stars to help it burn bright on screens. Today, Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International announced new vital roles for the forthcoming film, including actors to play La Toya Jackson, Dick Clark, Diana Ross, and more!
Per today’s official press release courtesy of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International:
Larenz Tate plays Berry Gordy, the Motown Records founder and impresario. Gordy is the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross,...
Per today’s official press release courtesy of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International:
Larenz Tate plays Berry Gordy, the Motown Records founder and impresario. Gordy is the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael from Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International has added seven in key roles: Larenz Tate (Power Book II: Ghost), Kat Graham, Jessica Sula (Split), Liv Symone (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), Kendrick Sampson (Something from Tiffany’s), KeiLyn Durrel Jones (How to Die Alone), and Kevin Shinick.
Tate plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy, with Graham as Diana Ross, lead singer of The Supremes; Sula as Michael’s older sister, La Toya; Symone as Motown artist Gladys Knight; Sampson as iconic songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones; Jones as Jackson 5 security guard turned confidante to Michael, Bill Bray; and Shinick as American Bandstand host Dick Clark.
As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.
Currently in production,...
Tate plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy, with Graham as Diana Ross, lead singer of The Supremes; Sula as Michael’s older sister, La Toya; Symone as Motown artist Gladys Knight; Sampson as iconic songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones; Jones as Jackson 5 security guard turned confidante to Michael, Bill Bray; and Shinick as American Bandstand host Dick Clark.
As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.
Currently in production,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is embracing the Motown sound — announcing key castings including Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Kat Graham as the legendary Diana Ross.
As the film chronicles Jackson’s rise to prominence — first as a member of the Jackson 5, then as a solo artist — the record label will factor in significantly. “Power” franchise star Tate (who coincidentally played “Thriller” producer Quincy Jones in 2004’s “Ray”) takes on the Motown impresario Gordy, who redefined American music by platforming such acts as the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Diana Ross & the Supremes.
Graham portrays Ross, who, as lead singer of the chart-topping group, was asked to officially introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a lifelong influence on Michael Jackson.
Other new cast members of the Lionsgate...
As the film chronicles Jackson’s rise to prominence — first as a member of the Jackson 5, then as a solo artist — the record label will factor in significantly. “Power” franchise star Tate (who coincidentally played “Thriller” producer Quincy Jones in 2004’s “Ray”) takes on the Motown impresario Gordy, who redefined American music by platforming such acts as the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Diana Ross & the Supremes.
Graham portrays Ross, who, as lead singer of the chart-topping group, was asked to officially introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a lifelong influence on Michael Jackson.
Other new cast members of the Lionsgate...
- 3/25/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Actress Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries) has signed with Untitled Entertainment for management, with partner Evan Hainey to run point on her behalf.
“Funny enough Evan helped start my career well over a decade ago and we have remained good friends ever since,” Graham told Deadline. “I have consistently turned to him for guidance over the years as I navigated my journey in this industry, and he has never steered me wrong. This is a natural alignment. I am very grateful to join forces with a great man and solid friend like him.”
Graham broke out with her series regular role as witch Bonnie Bennett across all eight seasons of The CW’s supernatural teen drama The Vampire Diaries, which aired between 2009 and 2017. Developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, the show based on L.J. Smith’s books had her starring alongside Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, and more.
“Funny enough Evan helped start my career well over a decade ago and we have remained good friends ever since,” Graham told Deadline. “I have consistently turned to him for guidance over the years as I navigated my journey in this industry, and he has never steered me wrong. This is a natural alignment. I am very grateful to join forces with a great man and solid friend like him.”
Graham broke out with her series regular role as witch Bonnie Bennett across all eight seasons of The CW’s supernatural teen drama The Vampire Diaries, which aired between 2009 and 2017. Developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, the show based on L.J. Smith’s books had her starring alongside Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, and more.
- 3/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Vampire Diaries is one of CW’s most iconic teen dramas ever created. As the name suggests, this series follows the life of a young girl whose life is turned upside down when two vampire brothers come back into their hometown, bringing a slew of supernatural creatures with them. This CW show became highly successful, spawning two sequel series, The Originals and Legacies, and giving its talented cast international recognition. Stars Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, and Kat Graham are more famous for their roles in this series than any of their other work in media, even though The Vampire Diaries ended in 2017 and lasted only eight seasons.
- 3/11/2024
- by Isabel k
- TVovermind.com
Karol G and so many more stars were honored on Wednesday night (march 6) at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event!
Fresh of her historic win at the 2024 Grammys in February, Karol was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year.
She was one of so many celebrities to descend upon YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California for the event. We pulled together photos of nearly 50 people on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!
Head inside to see all the photos and fashion credits from the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event…
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Ally Brooke
Fyi: Ally is wearing Khy.
Dinah Jane
Bea Miller
Lainey Wilson
Victoria Monet
Fyi: Victoria is wearing Dodonë Avdiu.
Kat Graham
Amber Riley
Victoria Justice
Maria Zardoya
Ellie Goulding
Fyi: Ellie is wearing Gaurav Gupta.
Jessie Reyez
Lauren Jauregui...
Fresh of her historic win at the 2024 Grammys in February, Karol was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year.
She was one of so many celebrities to descend upon YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California for the event. We pulled together photos of nearly 50 people on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!
Head inside to see all the photos and fashion credits from the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from the event…
Ally Brooke
Fyi: Ally is wearing Khy.
Dinah Jane
Bea Miller
Lainey Wilson
Victoria Monet
Fyi: Victoria is wearing Dodonë Avdiu.
Kat Graham
Amber Riley
Victoria Justice
Maria Zardoya
Ellie Goulding
Fyi: Ellie is wearing Gaurav Gupta.
Jessie Reyez
Lauren Jauregui...
- 3/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Tyler Perry has wrapped production on the third movie in his four-picture deal with Amazon MGM Studios, a drama led by “P-Valley” and “Mea Culpa” star Shannon Thornton and “Run The World’s” Tosin Morohunfola.
Perry wrote, directed and produced the film, which recently wrapped filming on location in Colorado and at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta under the working title “Joy Ridge.”
“Amidst the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, Joy (Thornton) finds herself on a holiday trip with a man she envisions as ‘the one,” the film’s official logline reads. “However, her journey takes an enchanting turn as she stumbles upon someone who might just redefine her notions about the life she once knew back home.”
Tyler Perry Studios executives Angi Bones and Will Areu produced the film alongside Perry, who has now announced three of the movies in the four-picture deal he inked with Amazon in November 2022. Last June,...
Perry wrote, directed and produced the film, which recently wrapped filming on location in Colorado and at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta under the working title “Joy Ridge.”
“Amidst the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, Joy (Thornton) finds herself on a holiday trip with a man she envisions as ‘the one,” the film’s official logline reads. “However, her journey takes an enchanting turn as she stumbles upon someone who might just redefine her notions about the life she once knew back home.”
Tyler Perry Studios executives Angi Bones and Will Areu produced the film alongside Perry, who has now announced three of the movies in the four-picture deal he inked with Amazon in November 2022. Last June,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
A major awards show on a Saturday night is a rare occurrence, but the 2024 SAG Awards are here to shake up awards season a little bit!
The stars of both film and television are in attendance to celebrate the best in acting at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday (February 24) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
We’ll be recapping the full list of celebs who walked the red carpet at the event in this post and we’ll be updating all night long, so keep checking back for all the live updates.
Make sure to check out the full list of nominees and the list of presenters hitting the stage.
Head inside to see photos of every celeb on the SAG Awards red carpet…
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Margot Robbie (Barbie)
Fyi: Margot is wearing Schiaparelli.
Ryan Gosling...
The stars of both film and television are in attendance to celebrate the best in acting at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday (February 24) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
We’ll be recapping the full list of celebs who walked the red carpet at the event in this post and we’ll be updating all night long, so keep checking back for all the live updates.
Make sure to check out the full list of nominees and the list of presenters hitting the stage.
Head inside to see photos of every celeb on the SAG Awards red carpet…
Keep scrolling for photos of every celeb on the SAG Awards red carpet…
Margot Robbie (Barbie)
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Ryan Gosling...
- 2/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It’s the day of the 2024 Grammy Awards and we’ll be bringing you all of the red carpet arrival photos throughout the evening!
So many celebs are expected to be in attendance at music’s biggest night on Sunday (February 4) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Recording Academy hands out so many awards each year that they can only give out a certain amount during the televised show. The rest are handed out during an afternoon awards ceremony, so some celebs have been there all day!
Make sure to tune in Tonight for the Grammys, hosted by Trevor Noah for the fourth time. The show is airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ starting at 8pm Et. Check out the full list of nominations, led by Sza with a whopping nine nods!
Head inside to check out the full list of celebs attending the Grammys…
Keep...
So many celebs are expected to be in attendance at music’s biggest night on Sunday (February 4) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Recording Academy hands out so many awards each year that they can only give out a certain amount during the televised show. The rest are handed out during an afternoon awards ceremony, so some celebs have been there all day!
Make sure to tune in Tonight for the Grammys, hosted by Trevor Noah for the fourth time. The show is airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ starting at 8pm Et. Check out the full list of nominations, led by Sza with a whopping nine nods!
Head inside to check out the full list of celebs attending the Grammys…
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- 2/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Clive Davis always throws the most star-studded party during Grammys Weekend every year, and 2024 was no exception!
The legendary music mogul hosted the Pre-grammy Gala & Grammy Salute to Industry Icons on Saturday night (February 3) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Some of the celebs who walked the red carpet included Ice Spice, Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lana Del Rey.
Legendary stars like Meryl Streep, Cher, Tom Hanks, and more were all there. It was a family affair for Meryl, whose son-in-law Mark Ronson is nominated for several awards at the Grammys this year. He was joined by wife Grace Gummer.
Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt was honored at the event.
Head inside to see all of the celebs who attended…
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Meryl Streep and Cher
Clive Davis
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson...
The legendary music mogul hosted the Pre-grammy Gala & Grammy Salute to Industry Icons on Saturday night (February 3) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Some of the celebs who walked the red carpet included Ice Spice, Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lana Del Rey.
Legendary stars like Meryl Streep, Cher, Tom Hanks, and more were all there. It was a family affair for Meryl, whose son-in-law Mark Ronson is nominated for several awards at the Grammys this year. He was joined by wife Grace Gummer.
Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt was honored at the event.
Head inside to see all of the celebs who attended…
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Meryl Streep and Cher
Clive Davis
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson...
- 2/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Jon Bon Jovi got support from some very special people while attending the 2024 MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi on Friday night (February 2) in Los Angeles.
The 61-year-old rock legend was joined by his wife Dorothea Hurley and daughter Stephanie Rose Bongiovi at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Of course, his Bon Jovi bandmates were also by his side. As were a collection of music and Hollywood’s biggest stars.
In all, more than 30 celebrities walked the red carpet during the annual event. We pulled together photos of all of them for you to easily peruse!
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Amanda Diaz
Emma Brooks
Davis Burleson
Jon Bon Jovi
Fyi: Jon is wearing Balmain.
Bon Jovi
Melissa Etheridge...
The 61-year-old rock legend was joined by his wife Dorothea Hurley and daughter Stephanie Rose Bongiovi at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Of course, his Bon Jovi bandmates were also by his side. As were a collection of music and Hollywood’s biggest stars.
In all, more than 30 celebrities walked the red carpet during the annual event. We pulled together photos of all of them for you to easily peruse!
Head inside to see all of the photos from the event…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos of the stars at the 2024 MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi…
Amanda Diaz
Emma Brooks
Davis Burleson
Jon Bon Jovi
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Bon Jovi
Melissa Etheridge...
- 2/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The stars are hitting the red carpet in New York City!
America Ferrera and husband Ryan Piers Williams joined Mary J. Blige and Mariska Hargitay on the red carpet at the 2023 Glamour Women of the Year Awards held on Tuesday evening (November 7) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Keep reading to find out more…
Other stars in attendance included Brooke Shields, Chloe Moretz, Millie Bobby Brown, Selma Blair, Ayo Edebiri, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Malin Akerman, AnnaSophia Robb, Lauren Sanchez, Chelsea Handler, Abbott Elementary actresses Quinta Brunson and Lisa Ann Walter, And Just Like That actresses Karen Pittman and Sarita Choudhury, Real Housewives of New York City stars Brynn Whitfield and Ubah Hassan, influencer Olivia Ponton, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore, fashion blogger Olivia Palermo, model Aoki Lee Simmons, Girls actress Jemima Kirke, The Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham, Tony winner Alex Newell, comedian Amber Ruffin,...
America Ferrera and husband Ryan Piers Williams joined Mary J. Blige and Mariska Hargitay on the red carpet at the 2023 Glamour Women of the Year Awards held on Tuesday evening (November 7) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Keep reading to find out more…
Other stars in attendance included Brooke Shields, Chloe Moretz, Millie Bobby Brown, Selma Blair, Ayo Edebiri, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Malin Akerman, AnnaSophia Robb, Lauren Sanchez, Chelsea Handler, Abbott Elementary actresses Quinta Brunson and Lisa Ann Walter, And Just Like That actresses Karen Pittman and Sarita Choudhury, Real Housewives of New York City stars Brynn Whitfield and Ubah Hassan, influencer Olivia Ponton, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore, fashion blogger Olivia Palermo, model Aoki Lee Simmons, Girls actress Jemima Kirke, The Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham, Tony winner Alex Newell, comedian Amber Ruffin,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Name That Tune fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 3 Episode 12 episode titled Tunes and the City!
Find out everything you need to know about the Tunes and the City episode of Name That Tune, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Name That Tune Tunes and the City Season 3 Episode 12 Preview
Get ready to test your musical knowledge and groove to the beats as “Name That Tune” returns with an exciting episode on November 14, 2023, at 8:00 Pm on Fox. “Tunes and the City” is set to be a sensational evening of melodies and celebrities that you won’t want to miss.
In this episode, “Name That Tune” brings the thrill of the guessing game to a whole new level with celebrity contestants. It’s a battle of wits, quick thinking, and music recognition as these famous...
Find out everything you need to know about the Tunes and the City episode of Name That Tune, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Name That Tune Tunes and the City Season 3 Episode 12 Preview
Get ready to test your musical knowledge and groove to the beats as “Name That Tune” returns with an exciting episode on November 14, 2023, at 8:00 Pm on Fox. “Tunes and the City” is set to be a sensational evening of melodies and celebrities that you won’t want to miss.
In this episode, “Name That Tune” brings the thrill of the guessing game to a whole new level with celebrity contestants. It’s a battle of wits, quick thinking, and music recognition as these famous...
- 11/7/2023
- by News
- TV Regular
“Name That Tune” is back with another thrilling episode from Season 3, titled “Tunes and the City.” Scheduled to air on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 8:00 Pm on Fox, this episode features celebrity contestants who will put their music knowledge to the test.
In “Tunes and the City,” viewers can expect to see Kat Graham, Deon Cole, Mario Cantone, and Mary Fitzgerald Bonnet compete in a high-energy music showdown. These celebrities will face off in a series of challenging music-related games and quizzes, all in an effort to identify and “name that tune.”
“Name That Tune” is a classic game show that tests contestants’ abilities to recognize songs from just a few notes, making it a thrilling experience for both participants and the audience. With these four celebrity contestants in the mix, you can anticipate a fun and lively episode filled with music, excitement, and friendly competition.
Tune in on Tuesday night...
In “Tunes and the City,” viewers can expect to see Kat Graham, Deon Cole, Mario Cantone, and Mary Fitzgerald Bonnet compete in a high-energy music showdown. These celebrities will face off in a series of challenging music-related games and quizzes, all in an effort to identify and “name that tune.”
“Name That Tune” is a classic game show that tests contestants’ abilities to recognize songs from just a few notes, making it a thrilling experience for both participants and the audience. With these four celebrity contestants in the mix, you can anticipate a fun and lively episode filled with music, excitement, and friendly competition.
Tune in on Tuesday night...
- 11/7/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Surprise: Kat Graham said “I do” to her business partner and best friend Bryant Wood!
The 34-year-old Vampire Diaries actress has been dating the master breathwork instructor and motivational coach since June of this year.
They exchanged vows in a private ceremony in Los Angeles this week and have plans for something bigger in 2024.
Read more about Kat Graham’s wedding…
Kat and Bryant confirmed the happy news to People, noting that a friend officiated the ceremony.
The couple have been best friends since the launch of their wellness company Modern Nirvana five years ago.
We wish them well and are so happy for them!
The wedding news comes a few months after we learned that Kat had split from her fiance Darren Genet. The couple had been engaged for a year when they decided to separate. They started dating in 2017 after meeting on the set of a project.
“Hey everyone.
The 34-year-old Vampire Diaries actress has been dating the master breathwork instructor and motivational coach since June of this year.
They exchanged vows in a private ceremony in Los Angeles this week and have plans for something bigger in 2024.
Read more about Kat Graham’s wedding…
Kat and Bryant confirmed the happy news to People, noting that a friend officiated the ceremony.
The couple have been best friends since the launch of their wellness company Modern Nirvana five years ago.
We wish them well and are so happy for them!
The wedding news comes a few months after we learned that Kat had split from her fiance Darren Genet. The couple had been engaged for a year when they decided to separate. They started dating in 2017 after meeting on the set of a project.
“Hey everyone.
- 10/20/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Jada Pinkett Smith and the late Tupac Shakur's were-they-weren't-they relationship is one that still intrigues fans nearly three decades after his tragic death. On Sept. 20, a week after the 27th anniversary of the rapper's death, Pinkett Smith took a trip down memory lane and posted an old clip of the two on Instagram ironically rapping along to her estranged husband Will Smith's classic '80s hit "Parents Just Don't Understand."
"Not in a million years would I have dreamed that the Fresh Prince and I would become, um, very acquainted," she captioned the video, referring to her husband's rap name. "Not in a million years did I imagine three lives, their fates, would be so intertwined. And… I never would have imagined that this video would become a tangible memory, of the last time Pac and I, were simply kids together. Pac and I lip syncing Parents Just...
"Not in a million years would I have dreamed that the Fresh Prince and I would become, um, very acquainted," she captioned the video, referring to her husband's rap name. "Not in a million years did I imagine three lives, their fates, would be so intertwined. And… I never would have imagined that this video would become a tangible memory, of the last time Pac and I, were simply kids together. Pac and I lip syncing Parents Just...
- 10/13/2023
- by Terry Carter
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Dave Devries has joined Mark Amin and Cami Winikoff’s Sobini as Vice President, Deadline can reveal. In his new role, he will oversee development across film and TV for the company’s producing and financing endeavors.
Devries joins from Rob Hardy’s Rainforest Entertainment, where he served as Head of Development for a little over two years, overseeing the company’s slate of film projects and series through their first-look deal with Lionsgate Television. Past roles have had him overseeing development across drama and comedy, TV and film, live-action and animation, as with series for HBO Max, Peacock, ABC, NBC, Fox, Freeform, USA, Syfy, YouTube Red and others. Select feature experience includes Shudder’s horror anthology V/H/S/94, and as a co-producer, Plus One, the 2019 romantic comedy starring Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine, which won the Audience Award at the 2019 Tribeca Festival.
“Dave is the perfect person to join our team,...
Devries joins from Rob Hardy’s Rainforest Entertainment, where he served as Head of Development for a little over two years, overseeing the company’s slate of film projects and series through their first-look deal with Lionsgate Television. Past roles have had him overseeing development across drama and comedy, TV and film, live-action and animation, as with series for HBO Max, Peacock, ABC, NBC, Fox, Freeform, USA, Syfy, YouTube Red and others. Select feature experience includes Shudder’s horror anthology V/H/S/94, and as a co-producer, Plus One, the 2019 romantic comedy starring Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine, which won the Audience Award at the 2019 Tribeca Festival.
“Dave is the perfect person to join our team,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Jericho, Randy Jackson, Jane Krakowski, and Adam Rippon in ‘Celebrity Name That Tune’ season 3 episode 1 (Photo by Lorraine O’Sullivan © 2022 Fox Media LLC)
Celebrities participating in season three of Fox’s game show Celebrity Name That Tune will be attempting to raise money for a wide range of charities including Planned Parenthood, PETA, Pups Without Borders, Project Angel Food, and Stand Up to Cancer. The new season kicks off on September 19, 2023, with season three episodes airing on Tuesdays at 8pm Et/Pt on Fox.
Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson serve as hosts, guiding the celebrities as they put their musical knowledge to the test while vying for $150,000.
Season 3 Celebrity Name That Tune Contestants:
Singer/Songwriter and Media Personality Melanie C., playing for Support and Feed vs. Actor/Singer/Songwriter Darren Criss, playing for Planned Parenthood World Champion Hurdler and Bobsledder Lolo Jones, playing for the Lolo Jones Foundation vs.
Celebrities participating in season three of Fox’s game show Celebrity Name That Tune will be attempting to raise money for a wide range of charities including Planned Parenthood, PETA, Pups Without Borders, Project Angel Food, and Stand Up to Cancer. The new season kicks off on September 19, 2023, with season three episodes airing on Tuesdays at 8pm Et/Pt on Fox.
Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson serve as hosts, guiding the celebrities as they put their musical knowledge to the test while vying for $150,000.
Season 3 Celebrity Name That Tune Contestants:
Singer/Songwriter and Media Personality Melanie C., playing for Support and Feed vs. Actor/Singer/Songwriter Darren Criss, playing for Planned Parenthood World Champion Hurdler and Bobsledder Lolo Jones, playing for the Lolo Jones Foundation vs.
- 8/16/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Kat Graham and Darren Genet have split.
Graham took to social media on Wednesday to reveal that she and her former fiancé had decided to call it quits a few months ago.
The “Vampire Diaries” star wrote, “Hey everyone. After many years together, Darren and I have chosen to no longer be together.
“The engagement ended a few months ago. He’s a great guy and we wish each other nothing but the most happy and beautiful life.”
Read More: Billy Porter & Husband Adam Smith Split After 6 Years Of Marriage
Hey everyone. After many years together, Darren and I have chosen to no longer be together. The engagement ended a few months ago. He’s a great guy and we wish each other nothing but the most happy and beautiful life.
— Kat Graham (@KatGraham) July 12, 2023
The news comes after it was revealed in May 2022 that the pair — who had been...
Graham took to social media on Wednesday to reveal that she and her former fiancé had decided to call it quits a few months ago.
The “Vampire Diaries” star wrote, “Hey everyone. After many years together, Darren and I have chosen to no longer be together.
“The engagement ended a few months ago. He’s a great guy and we wish each other nothing but the most happy and beautiful life.”
Read More: Billy Porter & Husband Adam Smith Split After 6 Years Of Marriage
Hey everyone. After many years together, Darren and I have chosen to no longer be together. The engagement ended a few months ago. He’s a great guy and we wish each other nothing but the most happy and beautiful life.
— Kat Graham (@KatGraham) July 12, 2023
The news comes after it was revealed in May 2022 that the pair — who had been...
- 7/13/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Kat Graham and Darren Genet have called it quits a year after getting engaged. Graham, who famously starred in "The Vampire Diaries," announced the news on social media on July 12. "Hey everyone. After many years together, Darren and I have chosen to no longer be together," she wrote. "The engagement ended a few months ago. He's a great guy and we wish each other nothing but the most happy and beautiful life."
Hey everyone. After many years together, Darren and I have chosen to no longer be together. The engagement ended a few months ago. He’s a great guy and we wish each other nothing but the most happy and beautiful life. ❤️
- Kat Graham (@KatGraham) July 12, 2023
According to People, Genet popped the question around April 2022. At the time, a source told the outlet that Genet had proposed to Graham while the two were on vacation in Mexico for his birthday.
Hey everyone. After many years together, Darren and I have chosen to no longer be together. The engagement ended a few months ago. He’s a great guy and we wish each other nothing but the most happy and beautiful life. ❤️
- Kat Graham (@KatGraham) July 12, 2023
According to People, Genet popped the question around April 2022. At the time, a source told the outlet that Genet had proposed to Graham while the two were on vacation in Mexico for his birthday.
- 7/12/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
The Vampire Diaries wrapped in 2017 after eight seasons on The CW. With two spin-offs – The Originals and Legacies – viewers spent a lot of time with supernatural beings in that show's universe.
Starring Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King, Zach Roerig, Matt Davis, and Michael Malarkey, The Vampire Diaries follows the Salvatore brothers and those they called friends in the small town of Mystic Falls, Virginia.
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Starring Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King, Zach Roerig, Matt Davis, and Michael Malarkey, The Vampire Diaries follows the Salvatore brothers and those they called friends in the small town of Mystic Falls, Virginia.
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- 7/10/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
After getting into business with Amazon Studios, Tyler Perry has unveiled his first project as part a four-movie deal with the streaming giant.
The film, Black, White & Blue, is written, directed and produced by Perry and stars Kat Graham, Tyler Lepley, Meagan Tandy, Josh Adeyeye, RonReaco Lee, Jimi Stanton, Shannon Lanier and Nick Barrotta.
Black, White & Blue will follow Fela Blackburn as her life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn, at the hands of a police officer. Determined to get to the bottom of the incident and seek justice, she leans on her best friend, Marley Wells, who is a lawyer, and her husband, Tony Wells, who is a former cop turned private investigator.
Fela attempts to use their influence to find the truth, only to learn her entire world is rooted in lies and betrayal.
Perry’s pact with Amazon, unveiled in November 2022, will see all...
The film, Black, White & Blue, is written, directed and produced by Perry and stars Kat Graham, Tyler Lepley, Meagan Tandy, Josh Adeyeye, RonReaco Lee, Jimi Stanton, Shannon Lanier and Nick Barrotta.
Black, White & Blue will follow Fela Blackburn as her life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn, at the hands of a police officer. Determined to get to the bottom of the incident and seek justice, she leans on her best friend, Marley Wells, who is a lawyer, and her husband, Tony Wells, who is a former cop turned private investigator.
Fela attempts to use their influence to find the truth, only to learn her entire world is rooted in lies and betrayal.
Perry’s pact with Amazon, unveiled in November 2022, will see all...
- 6/28/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tyler Perry is making the movie Black, White & Blue at Amazon Studios. It’s the first title under a four feature film deal he inked with the streamer back in November.
Kat Graham
Perry wrote Black, White & Blue and will direct and produce. The movie follows Fela Blackburn, whose life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn, at the hands of a police officer. Determined to get to the bottom of the incident and seek justice, she leans on her best friend, Marley Wells, who is a lawyer, and her husband, Tony Wells, who is a former cop turned private investigator, to use their influence to find the truth. But as the truth unfolds, Fela learns that her entire world is rooted in lies and betrayal.
Tyler Lepley
Pic’s stars include Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries), Tyler Lepley (Harlem), Meagan Tandy (Batwoman), Josh Adeyeye (Ruthless), RonReaco Lee...
Kat Graham
Perry wrote Black, White & Blue and will direct and produce. The movie follows Fela Blackburn, whose life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn, at the hands of a police officer. Determined to get to the bottom of the incident and seek justice, she leans on her best friend, Marley Wells, who is a lawyer, and her husband, Tony Wells, who is a former cop turned private investigator, to use their influence to find the truth. But as the truth unfolds, Fela learns that her entire world is rooted in lies and betrayal.
Tyler Lepley
Pic’s stars include Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries), Tyler Lepley (Harlem), Meagan Tandy (Batwoman), Josh Adeyeye (Ruthless), RonReaco Lee...
- 6/28/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated: Tyler Perry has announced the first two films in his four-picture deal with Amazon Studios: “Black, White & Blue,” a police brutality drama, and “Divorce in the Black,” which focuses on a broken marriage.
Perry will write, direct and produce both projects, with “Black, White & Blue” set to star Kat Graham (“The Vampire Diaries”), Tyler Lepley (“Harlem”), Meagan Tandy (“Batwoman”), Josh Adeyeye (“Ruthless”), RonReaco Lee (“First Wives Club”), Jimi Stanton (“Your Honor”), Shannon Lanier (“God’s Not Dead 3”) and Nick Barrotta (“The Oval”).
The story follows a woman named Fela Blackburn (Tandy), whose life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn (Adeyeye), at the hands of a police officer.
Here’s the logline: “Determined to get to the bottom of the incident and seek justice, she leans on her best friend, Marley Wells (Graham), who is a lawyer, and her husband, Tony Wells (Lepley), who is a former cop turned private investigator,...
Perry will write, direct and produce both projects, with “Black, White & Blue” set to star Kat Graham (“The Vampire Diaries”), Tyler Lepley (“Harlem”), Meagan Tandy (“Batwoman”), Josh Adeyeye (“Ruthless”), RonReaco Lee (“First Wives Club”), Jimi Stanton (“Your Honor”), Shannon Lanier (“God’s Not Dead 3”) and Nick Barrotta (“The Oval”).
The story follows a woman named Fela Blackburn (Tandy), whose life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn (Adeyeye), at the hands of a police officer.
Here’s the logline: “Determined to get to the bottom of the incident and seek justice, she leans on her best friend, Marley Wells (Graham), who is a lawyer, and her husband, Tony Wells (Lepley), who is a former cop turned private investigator,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Producer, actor, writer and director Tyler Perry has set his first film at Amazon Studios, “Black, White, & Blue,” which falls under the four-picture film deal Perry and the studio forged in November, the company announced on Wednesday.
The film was written, directed, and produced by Perry and stars Kat Graham (“The Vampire Diaries”), Tyler Lepley (“Harlem”), Meagan Tandy (“Batwoman”), Josh Adeyeye (“Ruthless”), RonReaco Lee (“First Wives Club”), Jimi Stanton (“Your Honor”), Shannon Lanier (“God’s Not Dead 3”), and Nick Barrotta (“The Oval”).
The official logline is as follows: “Fela Blackburn’s life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn, at the hands of a police officer. Determined to get to the bottom of the incident and seek justice, she leans on her best friend, Marley Wells, who is a lawyer, and her husband, Tony Wells, who is a former cop turned private investigator, to use their influence to find the truth.
The film was written, directed, and produced by Perry and stars Kat Graham (“The Vampire Diaries”), Tyler Lepley (“Harlem”), Meagan Tandy (“Batwoman”), Josh Adeyeye (“Ruthless”), RonReaco Lee (“First Wives Club”), Jimi Stanton (“Your Honor”), Shannon Lanier (“God’s Not Dead 3”), and Nick Barrotta (“The Oval”).
The official logline is as follows: “Fela Blackburn’s life is shattered when she loses her husband, Rodney Blackburn, at the hands of a police officer. Determined to get to the bottom of the incident and seek justice, she leans on her best friend, Marley Wells, who is a lawyer, and her husband, Tony Wells, who is a former cop turned private investigator, to use their influence to find the truth.
- 6/28/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lauren Staerck (Trust) and Natasha Henstridge (Species) are underway in England on Cinderella’s Revenge, a film that Andy Edwards (Zombie Spring Breakers) is directing for Mark Amin’s Sobini Films, that will give the classic fairy tale a horror twist.
In the film, Cinderella (Staerck)’s wicked stepsisters and stepmother push her too far, leading her to swap her glass slippers in pursuit of blood-soaked vengeance with the help of her Fairy Godmother (Henstridge).
Also starring Stephanie Lodge, Beatrice Fletcher, Megan Purvis and Darrell Griggs, Cinderella’s Revenge is produced by Sobini Films’ Amin, as well as Mark Lester, Cami Winikoff and Jessica Mathis.
“Cinderella is the most famous fairy tale in the world,” observes Amin. “We were able to develop a great horror script that is also a female empowerment story with global appeal.”
Previously appearing in films like Curse of Jack Frost, Staerck has also been...
In the film, Cinderella (Staerck)’s wicked stepsisters and stepmother push her too far, leading her to swap her glass slippers in pursuit of blood-soaked vengeance with the help of her Fairy Godmother (Henstridge).
Also starring Stephanie Lodge, Beatrice Fletcher, Megan Purvis and Darrell Griggs, Cinderella’s Revenge is produced by Sobini Films’ Amin, as well as Mark Lester, Cami Winikoff and Jessica Mathis.
“Cinderella is the most famous fairy tale in the world,” observes Amin. “We were able to develop a great horror script that is also a female empowerment story with global appeal.”
Previously appearing in films like Curse of Jack Frost, Staerck has also been...
- 6/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ryan Seacrest Foundation Unveils State-of-the-Art Broadcast Studio at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, in partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, opened a new state-of-the-art 1,275 square-foot broadcast media center called Seacrest Studio last week.
Ryan Seacrest Foundation Unveils State-of-the-Art Broadcast Studio at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Seacrest Studios are the charitable endeavors of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, founded by media entrepreneur, radio personality, and television host and producer Ryan Seacrest and his family. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation hopes to contribute to children and their families’ healing while lifting the spirits of the Le Bonheur staff.
Ryan Seacrest hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Le Bonheur to open the new space at the hospital, making it the 12th location of its kind in the country. Ryan was joined by country music singer Jordan Davis, actress, singer and humanitarian Kat Graham, and Memphis Grizzlies’ forward Jaron Jackson, Jr. for fun activities with patients inside the studio.
“I’m thrilled to welcome the...
Ryan Seacrest Foundation Unveils State-of-the-Art Broadcast Studio at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Seacrest Studios are the charitable endeavors of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, founded by media entrepreneur, radio personality, and television host and producer Ryan Seacrest and his family. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation hopes to contribute to children and their families’ healing while lifting the spirits of the Le Bonheur staff.
Ryan Seacrest hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Le Bonheur to open the new space at the hospital, making it the 12th location of its kind in the country. Ryan was joined by country music singer Jordan Davis, actress, singer and humanitarian Kat Graham, and Memphis Grizzlies’ forward Jaron Jackson, Jr. for fun activities with patients inside the studio.
“I’m thrilled to welcome the...
- 6/2/2023
- Look to the Stars
Now in its ninth season, The Masked Singer has amassed quite a cult following since its beginnings. As masked celebrities hit the stage to perform, a panel of judges/sleuths tries to guess their identities.
Singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger has definitely been an audience favorite. Fortunately, Scherzinger seems to enjoy her time on the show as much as viewers enjoy having her.
Nicole Scherzinger’s most memorable ‘Masked Singer’ moments The Masked Singer coach Nicole Scherzinger in 2021 | Fox via Getty Images
Scherzinger, known for sometimes getting emotional on the show, has had many memorable moments during her time on The Masked Singer. She has been fantastic at guessing the celebrities’ identities, even guessing the elusive Mushroom on Season 4. She loved Busta Rhymes performing the Pussycat Dolls’ “Don’t Cha” and has famously failed to identify her personal friends, including Kat Graham as Robo Girl.
Scherzinger is also notorious for giving her co-star,...
Singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger has definitely been an audience favorite. Fortunately, Scherzinger seems to enjoy her time on the show as much as viewers enjoy having her.
Nicole Scherzinger’s most memorable ‘Masked Singer’ moments The Masked Singer coach Nicole Scherzinger in 2021 | Fox via Getty Images
Scherzinger, known for sometimes getting emotional on the show, has had many memorable moments during her time on The Masked Singer. She has been fantastic at guessing the celebrities’ identities, even guessing the elusive Mushroom on Season 4. She loved Busta Rhymes performing the Pussycat Dolls’ “Don’t Cha” and has famously failed to identify her personal friends, including Kat Graham as Robo Girl.
Scherzinger is also notorious for giving her co-star,...
- 5/14/2023
- by Jessica Wick
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Ashley Judd (She Said) has wrapped production in Oregon on Lazareth, a new thriller written and directed by Alec Tibaldi that she stars in for Vertical, Tpc and Sss Entertainment. Others rounding out the cast include Katie Douglas (Ginny & Georgia), Sarah Pidgeon (Tiny Beautiful Things), Asher Angel (Shazam!) and newcomer Edward Balaban.
The film to be distributed in North America by Vertical follows Lee (Judd), who protects her orphaned nieces, Imogen (Douglas) and Maeve (Pidgeon), from a self-destructing world and raises them in isolation until an outsider (Angel) arrives threatening their peaceful existence.
Pic is part of Vertical and Tpc’s new sustainable corporate financing model geared toward long-term growth and a symmetry of art and commerce that the companies debuted with Spencer Squire’s 2022 horror Abandoned. Vertical comes to the project after collaborating with Shaun Sanghani’s Sss Entertainment on such releases as Gone in the Night starring Winona Ryder and Dermot Mulroney,...
The film to be distributed in North America by Vertical follows Lee (Judd), who protects her orphaned nieces, Imogen (Douglas) and Maeve (Pidgeon), from a self-destructing world and raises them in isolation until an outsider (Angel) arrives threatening their peaceful existence.
Pic is part of Vertical and Tpc’s new sustainable corporate financing model geared toward long-term growth and a symmetry of art and commerce that the companies debuted with Spencer Squire’s 2022 horror Abandoned. Vertical comes to the project after collaborating with Shaun Sanghani’s Sss Entertainment on such releases as Gone in the Night starring Winona Ryder and Dermot Mulroney,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Vampire Diaries ended more than five years ago with a tear-jerking finale. But the supernatural show’s fans still ship Damon and Elena’s love story. The series finale, which aired on Mar. 10, 2017, didn’t disappoint, revealing details about the couple’s future. But because the epic episode was jam-packed, producers couldn’t include everything they filmed. So they put Elena in an outfit that quickly explained what had happened in one deleted scene.
Emotions ran high in the series finale of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ ‘The Vampire Diaries’ star Nina Dobrev in August 2015 | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The aptly titled Vampire Diaries finale, “I Was Feeling Epic,” marked the end of the eight-season teen supernatural drama. Stefan’s death devastated fans, but they got the happy ending to Damon and Elena’s steamy romance.
Elena actor Nina Dobrev had left the show in season 6 but returned just in time...
Emotions ran high in the series finale of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ ‘The Vampire Diaries’ star Nina Dobrev in August 2015 | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The aptly titled Vampire Diaries finale, “I Was Feeling Epic,” marked the end of the eight-season teen supernatural drama. Stefan’s death devastated fans, but they got the happy ending to Damon and Elena’s steamy romance.
Elena actor Nina Dobrev had left the show in season 6 but returned just in time...
- 3/18/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There is no way to deny that acting in a television show takes great talent. The actor has to become someone else, adapting to a different personality altogether, and on the popular show, The Vampire Diaries, Ian Somerhalder was able to do just that in his role as Damon Salvatore.
It turns out that Somerhalder is pretty multitalented since he didn’t only act in the show but directed a few episodes as well. Now, we have learned that Kat Graham, who portrayed Bonnie Bennett on The Vampire Diaries, loved working with Somerhalder as a director.
Ian Somerhalder and Kat Graham | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Art of Elysium What episodes of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ did Somerhalder direct?
Somerhalder is amazing onscreen; however, some may not know that he stepped behind the camera to direct a handful of episodes. Which ones were they? According to Looper, Somerhalder, who appeared in...
It turns out that Somerhalder is pretty multitalented since he didn’t only act in the show but directed a few episodes as well. Now, we have learned that Kat Graham, who portrayed Bonnie Bennett on The Vampire Diaries, loved working with Somerhalder as a director.
Ian Somerhalder and Kat Graham | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Art of Elysium What episodes of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ did Somerhalder direct?
Somerhalder is amazing onscreen; however, some may not know that he stepped behind the camera to direct a handful of episodes. Which ones were they? According to Looper, Somerhalder, who appeared in...
- 3/16/2023
- by Lisa Geiger
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On March 8, the eighth annual Icon Mann Honors paid tribute to “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood, who was lauded for her hallmark filmmaking and for inspiring culture by breaking new ground in cinema.
Striving for a better future in the arts, she addressed the audience that gathered at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills.
“I have always believed our greatness is reflected in our work and the ways that we show the world the incredible breadth of our humanity.”
The driving force for her career was further described during her acceptance speech. “From the beginning, I tell stories of Black women and girls and reframe the narrative of who we are and what we can be. I want us to look up on the screen and see ourselves reflected in a way that inspires us and that we can aspire to be. And I’m proud of the Black...
Striving for a better future in the arts, she addressed the audience that gathered at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills.
“I have always believed our greatness is reflected in our work and the ways that we show the world the incredible breadth of our humanity.”
The driving force for her career was further described during her acceptance speech. “From the beginning, I tell stories of Black women and girls and reframe the narrative of who we are and what we can be. I want us to look up on the screen and see ourselves reflected in a way that inspires us and that we can aspire to be. And I’m proud of the Black...
- 3/9/2023
- by Elizabeth Taylor
- Variety Film + TV
Angela Bassett goes into the Oscars as a supporting actress nominee for her work in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The first and last time she was nominated was 29 years ago for “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”
On Wednesday night, she recalled her early days in Hollywood. “When I came into this business, the path was not clear,” Bassett said while being honored at Time magazine’s Women of the Year gala at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. “I grew up at a time when it was a special occasion when people who looked like me were featured on the television screen or movie screen or in the theaters. But it was women like Rosalind and Ruby Dee and Diahann Carroll and Cicely Tyson, whose perseverance and resilience led me to have courage — courage to stay the course no matter what the obstacles.”
Phoebe Bridgers and Quinta Brunson...
On Wednesday night, she recalled her early days in Hollywood. “When I came into this business, the path was not clear,” Bassett said while being honored at Time magazine’s Women of the Year gala at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. “I grew up at a time when it was a special occasion when people who looked like me were featured on the television screen or movie screen or in the theaters. But it was women like Rosalind and Ruby Dee and Diahann Carroll and Cicely Tyson, whose perseverance and resilience led me to have courage — courage to stay the course no matter what the obstacles.”
Phoebe Bridgers and Quinta Brunson...
- 3/9/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
An actor, singer, and model, Kat Graham is known to millions of fans for her work in the supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries. While many of the actors associated with the show have remained in the supernatural genre, Graham has branched out to explore many sides of her creativity, including several experimental EPs.
Even as she’s grown and changed in the public eye, Graham has been able to count on the support of her partner, director/producer Darren Genet. In 2022, the pair announced their engagement – and in the months since, fans have been digging deeper to learn more about Genet and his history in the entertainment industry.
Kat Graham and Darren Genet | Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Time What do fans know about Kat Graham’s fiance?
Graham and Genet have been connected since 2017, according to People Magazine. While the two met on a production set, the publication...
Even as she’s grown and changed in the public eye, Graham has been able to count on the support of her partner, director/producer Darren Genet. In 2022, the pair announced their engagement – and in the months since, fans have been digging deeper to learn more about Genet and his history in the entertainment industry.
Kat Graham and Darren Genet | Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Time What do fans know about Kat Graham’s fiance?
Graham and Genet have been connected since 2017, according to People Magazine. While the two met on a production set, the publication...
- 3/5/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Matthew Davis played a pivotal role in The Vampire Diaries. His character, Alaric Saltzman, appeared in all Tvd projects, including the spinoffs The Originals and Legacies. Like most of his castmates, the actor joined the 2009 supernatural teen drama at a relatively young age. So, how old was Matthew Davis while on The Vampire Diaries?
Matthew Davis was 31 when ‘The Vampire Diaries’ debuted Matthew Davis at The CW’s ‘The Vampire Diaries’ panel during Comic-Con International 2014 in San Diego | Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Davis joined The Vampire Diaries in its first season, playing a vampire hunter and history teacher. Alaric Saltzman was many of the side characters who drove the plotline. The actor was on the show for three seasons until the end of season 3 when Alaric died.
Davis returned as a guest star for two seasons and then reprised his role in season 6 after his resurrection. Magic takes away his vampirism,...
Matthew Davis was 31 when ‘The Vampire Diaries’ debuted Matthew Davis at The CW’s ‘The Vampire Diaries’ panel during Comic-Con International 2014 in San Diego | Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Davis joined The Vampire Diaries in its first season, playing a vampire hunter and history teacher. Alaric Saltzman was many of the side characters who drove the plotline. The actor was on the show for three seasons until the end of season 3 when Alaric died.
Davis returned as a guest star for two seasons and then reprised his role in season 6 after his resurrection. Magic takes away his vampirism,...
- 2/21/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Vampire Diaries was based on the books by L.J. Smith. Over eight seasons, the show took some liberties. It still featured Damon (Iam Somerhalder), Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev), but they had a few new adventures. Those included a Katherine (also Dobrev) subplot.
Nina Dobrev | Tom Cooper/Getty Images for SeriesFest
Co-creator Kevin Williamson was on a Vampire Diaries panel for the Television Critics Association in 2010, during the first season. He explained how he already added a subplot to the Katherine story from the book. The Vampire Diaries is now streaming on HBO Max and Peacock.
‘The Vampire Diaries’ picked and chose from L.J. Smith’s books
Williamson previously discussed the adaptation of The Vampire Diaries in the show’s first 2009 TCA panel. For example, Damon only shows up in the second book, but Williamson wanted Damon on the show from the beginning.
“You know, the...
Nina Dobrev | Tom Cooper/Getty Images for SeriesFest
Co-creator Kevin Williamson was on a Vampire Diaries panel for the Television Critics Association in 2010, during the first season. He explained how he already added a subplot to the Katherine story from the book. The Vampire Diaries is now streaming on HBO Max and Peacock.
‘The Vampire Diaries’ picked and chose from L.J. Smith’s books
Williamson previously discussed the adaptation of The Vampire Diaries in the show’s first 2009 TCA panel. For example, Damon only shows up in the second book, but Williamson wanted Damon on the show from the beginning.
“You know, the...
- 2/20/2023
- by Fred Topel
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Hollywood typically casts 20-something actors as teens, primarily due to labor laws. The Vampire Diaries was no different, with most of the cast members in their early to mid-20s when the teen drama began. By the time Tvd ended after eight seasons, its actors had aged. Ian Somerhalder was one of the oldest on the show, so how old was he while on The Vampire Diaries?
Ian Somerhalder’s age when he appeared in ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Ian Somerhalder of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ in 2015 | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Somerhalder swooped in as the brooding and impulsive Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries in June 2009. The star was 30 when he began playing a character over a century old. But Damon had become a vampire at 25, hence his youthful appearance. That’s five years younger than Somerhalder when he debuted as the character.
The actor appeared in all eight seasons...
Ian Somerhalder’s age when he appeared in ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Ian Somerhalder of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ in 2015 | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Somerhalder swooped in as the brooding and impulsive Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries in June 2009. The star was 30 when he began playing a character over a century old. But Damon had become a vampire at 25, hence his youthful appearance. That’s five years younger than Somerhalder when he debuted as the character.
The actor appeared in all eight seasons...
- 2/20/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Based on a novel series by L. J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is a CW fantasy series about a pair of centuries-old vampires that enter the lives of a group of teenagers in the fictional town of Mystic Falls. Tvd aired eight seasons from 2009 to 2017, introducing audiences to several wonderful characters.
One of those characters was our beloved witch Bonnie Bennett, played by Geneva-born and LA-raised actor Kat Graham. According to Graham, playing Bonnie helped her grow up.
Kat Graham | Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images On ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Kat Graham played Bonnie Bennett, the real hero of Mystic Falls
The Vampire Diaries covers the narrative of a love triangle between vampire brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore and high schooler Elena Gilbert, as well as the happenings in the small town of Mystic Falls. On Tvd, Graham plays Bonnie Bennet, one of Elena’s closest pals and a psychic-turned-powerful witch.
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One of those characters was our beloved witch Bonnie Bennett, played by Geneva-born and LA-raised actor Kat Graham. According to Graham, playing Bonnie helped her grow up.
Kat Graham | Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images On ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Kat Graham played Bonnie Bennett, the real hero of Mystic Falls
The Vampire Diaries covers the narrative of a love triangle between vampire brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore and high schooler Elena Gilbert, as well as the happenings in the small town of Mystic Falls. On Tvd, Graham plays Bonnie Bennet, one of Elena’s closest pals and a psychic-turned-powerful witch.
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- 2/18/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Stefan Salvatore’s romantic interests in The Vampire Diaries were the most interesting of any character. The moody Salvatore had tremendous chemistry with practically all the women who fell in love with him during the course of the series. And while there were a few potential partners for Stefan to end up with, many viewers couldn’t agree on the best choice.
Paul Wesley | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Who did Stefan Salvatore end up with in ‘Tvd’?
Various characters may have stolen Stefan Salvatore’s heart in The Vampire Diaries, but he finally found true love with Caroline Forbes in the later seasons of the show. While Tvd’s central focus was initially on Stefan’s connection with Elena Gilbert, the story shifted away from the love triangle premise after Elena fell in love with Damon. In the eighth-season episode “Today Will Be Different,” Stefan proposes to Caroline, and they eventually tie the knot.
Paul Wesley | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Who did Stefan Salvatore end up with in ‘Tvd’?
Various characters may have stolen Stefan Salvatore’s heart in The Vampire Diaries, but he finally found true love with Caroline Forbes in the later seasons of the show. While Tvd’s central focus was initially on Stefan’s connection with Elena Gilbert, the story shifted away from the love triangle premise after Elena fell in love with Damon. In the eighth-season episode “Today Will Be Different,” Stefan proposes to Caroline, and they eventually tie the knot.
- 2/13/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Vampire Diaries was a popular series that aired on the CW. It made changes from the books, such as Bonnie and Damon not dating. Bonnie instead ends up in a romantic relationship with Enzo toward the end of the show.
The two never got to live their lives together since Enzo died. On the other hand, Bonnie got to live her life and eventually grow old. Fans who loved the couple have wondered if they will see each other again in the afterlife.
How ‘The Vampire Diaries’ ended
Also Ms. Vas Matios, Bonnie on The Vampire Diaries.
All she ever did was save people and suffer for it! They killed her mama, turned her into a vamp and told her to get over it. They killed her daddy. They killed her grandma. Gave her powers, took them away, killed her man too. https://t.co/uPVBZZ0quH pic.twitter.
The two never got to live their lives together since Enzo died. On the other hand, Bonnie got to live her life and eventually grow old. Fans who loved the couple have wondered if they will see each other again in the afterlife.
How ‘The Vampire Diaries’ ended
Also Ms. Vas Matios, Bonnie on The Vampire Diaries.
All she ever did was save people and suffer for it! They killed her mama, turned her into a vamp and told her to get over it. They killed her daddy. They killed her grandma. Gave her powers, took them away, killed her man too. https://t.co/uPVBZZ0quH pic.twitter.
- 2/13/2023
- by Victoria Koehl
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Vampire Diaries made Paul Wesley the obsession of Stefan stans for eight seasons. Turns out, Wesley counted himself among them. Landing the lead role on the series fulfilled that obsession.
Paul Wesley | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Wesley was on a Television Critics Association panel for The Vampire Diaries in 2009. He explained his obsession with his character.
‘The Vampire Diaries’ was unlike any role Paul Wesley played before
Wesley already had 10 years of credits under his belt, but most were straightforward teen roles. A vampire was a bold new opportunity for him.
“That was what was so appealing about this role,” Wesley said. “There were so many pilots. I was reading so many pilot scripts. A vampire who is born in the 1860s and then has to mask himself as a high schooler, there was nothing like that. I was so, so obsessed with this character. I love this character so much.
Paul Wesley | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Wesley was on a Television Critics Association panel for The Vampire Diaries in 2009. He explained his obsession with his character.
‘The Vampire Diaries’ was unlike any role Paul Wesley played before
Wesley already had 10 years of credits under his belt, but most were straightforward teen roles. A vampire was a bold new opportunity for him.
“That was what was so appealing about this role,” Wesley said. “There were so many pilots. I was reading so many pilot scripts. A vampire who is born in the 1860s and then has to mask himself as a high schooler, there was nothing like that. I was so, so obsessed with this character. I love this character so much.
- 2/8/2023
- by Fred Topel
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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