Author: Madiha Ahmed

EXCLUSIVE: A3 Artists Agency has announced April Perroni as its new Head of Business Affairs. “As our new Head of Business Affairs, April will work with agents across all divisions to provide our clients with the best service possible,” said A3 President Brian Cho. “With vast experience advising on a wide array of client deals across the entertainment industry, … Continue reading A3 Artists Agency Names April Perroni As New Head Of Business Affairs Continue Reading →

Utkarsh Ambudkar is probably best known as Donald from the Pitch Perfect franchise, the resident smooth-talkin’ beatboxer of the acapella group the Treblemakers. He also appeared in The Mindy Project as Mindy Kaling’s younger brother. His other film and TV credits include the comedy feature Brittany Runs a Marathon, the IFC series Brockmire and he lends his voice to the Disney Junior animated series Mira, … Continue reading New Hollywood Podcast: ‘We Are Freestyle Love Supreme’s Utkarsh Ambudkar Talks Being South Asian With A “Little Bit Of Flavor” Continue Reading →

EXCLUSIVE: Apple’s WWII drama Greyhound, starring and written by Tom Hanks, has become the largest opening-weekend release ever for Apple TV+, including series that have bowed on the service, sources close to Apple tell Deadline. The streamer is loathe in giving up exact numbers, but I’m told the film turned in a viewing audience commensurate with a … Continue reading Tom Hanks-Starrer ‘Greyhound’ Torpedoes Apple TV+ Opening-Weekend Records Continue Reading →

What started as another dip in the TV nostalgia pool has ended up making waves for NBC as most of its independently owned affiliates are pledging not to air Thursday night’s 30 Rock reunion. The primetime reunion, created by and starring the team behind the original NBC comedy mainstay, including Tina Fey, is scheduled to air at … Continue reading ‘30 Rock’ Reunion Special Won’t Air On Majority Of NBC Affiliates As Stations Push Back On Peacock Promo Continue Reading →

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’s Jai Rodriguez will host the Daytime Emmy Awards livestream ceremony honoring Digital Dramas this Sunday and The Real‘s Loni Love will host the ceremony for Children’s, Lifestyle & Animation programming the following Sunday. The host announcements were made today by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. NATAS also said today that the 41st Sports Emmy Awards … Continue reading Jai Rodriguez, Loni Love Set To Host Daytime Emmy Livestreams For Digital, Animation Continue Reading →

Sirius XM Holdings has named Jonelle Procope, CEO of New York’s nonprofit Apollo Theater Foundation, as a new independent member of its board of directors. The foundation operates the iconic Apollo Theater and offers educational summer internship programs and school seminars. Procope, who began her career as a lawyer at Skadden, Arps, previously held legal and business affairs … Continue reading SiriusXM Names Apollo Theater Foundation CEO Jonelle Procope To Board, Expands Stock Buyback Continue Reading →

Jim Carrey’s Kidding has been canceled by Showtime after two seasons. The comedy drama, created by Dave Holstein, launched its second season in February. The show marked the second collaboration between Carrey and director and exec producer Michael Gondry. The series starred Carrey as iconic children’s television host Jeff Pickles. The second season picked up moments after season one’s … Continue reading ‘Kidding’ Canceled At Showtime After Two Seasons Continue Reading →

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed Akili McDowell, the star of OWN’s acclaimed coming-of-age series David Makes Man. Created by Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, David Makes Man follows 14-year-old David (McDowell) from the projects, haunted by the death of his friend and relying on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. The … Continue reading ‘David Makes Man’ Star Akili McDowell Signs With CAA Continue Reading →

TNT’s Snowpiercer was firing on all cylinders with its two-hour season finale on Sunday night, delivering its highest ratings since its debut in May. The finale of the freshman season of the sci-fi drama based on the Bong Joon-ho-directed feature and the French graphic novel Le Transperceneige netted 3.2 million total viewers with 1.3 million total viewers and 442K P18-49 … Continue reading ‘Snowpiercer’ Season One Finale Delivers Highest Ratings Since Debut Continue Reading →

Survivor will no longer be part of CBS’ fall schedule as a result of the COVID-19 production shutdown as S.W.A.T moves up from midseason as part of the network’s rejig. Producers had hoped to get Survivor up and running to hit the fall deadline, but will not make it in time. The network said that producers are continuing to work with … Continue reading ‘Survivor’ Pulled From CBS Fall Schedule, S.W.A.T Moves Up From Midseason Continue Reading →