Issa Rae is plotting her return to HBO. The “Insecure” creator received a pilot order for a new half-hour comedy series centered around male friendship, TheWrap has learned. The untitled series follows “Menzel, a 30-year-old barber, aspiring sports manager, and professional best friend to JB, an up-and-coming boxer, as they navigate ambition, insecurity, loneliness, and the double-edged sword of success within the high-stakes world of professional boxing in Las Vegas,” per the official logline. Rae, who wrote and executive produced the show, reunites with “Insecure” collaborator Prentice Penny for the new project. He is tapped to direct the pilot and…
Author: Michael
Tommy Davidson revisits his iconic ‘Martin’ character in ‘The Varnell Hill Show,’ coming exclusively to Paramount+ on Sept. 1. Nearly three decades after audiences first met him, Varnell Hill is stepping back into the spotlight, he’s determined to prove he’s still the star of the show. Set behind the scenes of a long-running late-night talk show, ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ follows Varnell (Davidson) as he fights to stay relevant in a rapidly changing entertainment landscape. Between network executives eager to modernize the show, a chaotic writers’ room, celebrity guests, family drama and his own outsized ego, Varnell quickly discovers that…
Alexi Hawley extended his overall deal with Lionsgate Television, signing a new multi-year agreement. Under the new deal, the series creator will continue to expand “The Rookie” franchise among other creative endeavors. Hawley first signed a deal with the studio in 2024 as “The Rookie” grew into a broadcast hit. It generated more than 12.8 billion minutes of viewing in the first half of 2026. “The Rookie” Season 9 is set to premiere on ABC in early 2027, and the franchise is continuing to expand. The new spinoff “The Rookie: North,” starring Jay Ellis, will also premiere in early 2027…
“I do find myself getting cynical about dating, but what I love most about Wendy and the film is that it isn’t cynical. It shows the reality of being a person trying to form relationships, and everyone’s doing their best.”
The ABC series is entering its ninth season and has a spinoff due to premiere in 2027.
Ad-supported broadcast TV viewership increased 0.6% year over year to 26.6% during the second quarter of 2026, stabilized by sports programming such as the NBA playoffs and the FIFA World Cup. While the category experienced a seasonal decline of 1.6 share points from the first quarter, it was softer than the same period a year ago. Meanwhile, streaming climbed 1.6 share points to 48.2% of ad-supported TV viewing, while cable held steady at 25.2%. When focusing solely on viewers ages 18 and older, streaming fell 3.8 share points to 44.4%, while broadcast was boosted 2 share points to 28.6% and…
“The Gilded Age” is officially returning to HBO on Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. That’s when the fourth season of the Emmy-nominated drama will premiere, the network announced on Tuesday. The new season will also be available to stream on HBO Max. Season 4 takes place after Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon) has changed society, a move that has come at a cost. Her family must now reckon with the consequences just as Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) sees an opportunity to reclaim her position. Meanwhile, Peggy (Denée Benton) tries to be accepted by her in-laws into her new family…
Following its 25th anniversary season, L.A.’s iconic outdoor cinematic experience will showcase four horror classics to embrace Halloween.
Technology has made the parameters of cheating much harder to pin down. There’s physical cheating, obviously; then there’s emotional cheating, sexting, sliding into DMs, liking someone’s bikini photos, keeping an ex on standby—or what’s now known as “microcheating.”
The author opens up about her decision to publish ‘Big Little Truths’ and why she won’t be working on the third season of the HBO series.