Television
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Tiffany Haddish Is Readyyy for Kids Say the Darndest Things Reboot; Signs On as Host
Tiffany Haddish has been known to say and do the darndest things—and now she’ll be hosting a show full of kids with that same energy! The 39-year-old comedian has been confirmed as the host of Kids Say the Darndest Things, a reboot of the popular TV show hosted by Bill Cosby from 1995-2000. The show…
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ABC Passes On New York Undercover Reboot, but It Could Return to Original Home at Fox
Looks like Eddie Torres’ (Michael DeLorenzo) so-called return from the dead may not be so smooth. But, there’s still hope. According to Deadline, ABC has decided to pass on the pilot of popular 1990s cop drama reboot New York Undercover. However, all hope is not lost, since its studio, Universal TV is shopping it around.…
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Steve Harvey Loses a 2nd Gig—Little Big Shots
The week’s just begun and it’s already been a bad one for Steve Harvey. Soon after word got out that NBC had canceled Harvey’s eponymous TV talk show, news broke that Harvey had also lost his NBC gig as host of Little Big Shots, a variety show featuring talented little kids. According to People, NBC…
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The Seven Kingdoms News Roundup: May 13, 2019
NATIONAL NEWS Travel Ban, Border Wall Fails to Stop Terrorist Attack by Immigrants Thousands are dead and many more are reported missing after a deadly dragon attack left King’s Landing defenseless despite the Lannister administration’s travel ban against Targaryens, a billion-dollar border wall and Cersei Lannister’s insistence on sending troops to the border after rumors…
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After Pulling the Plug on Empire, Fox CEO Addresses Diversity Concerns
Empire is gone, mayne. Deadline reports that after five seasons of twists, turns and trysts, the Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson-led series will be bowing out after its upcoming sixth season. “We are turning the final season into a large TV event, we are trying to go out guns a blazing,” Fox CEO Charlie…
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10 Thoughts About Game of Thrones Now That I've Started Watching and Am Almost Done With Season 3
Because of my FOMO and my desire to both understand the bazillion Game of Thrones-related memes and references people can’t help but make, I decided to dive into the show. Plus, my entire ass Mondays are shot on social media and in the news curation service I use; a solid 10 articles immediately surface about…
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NBC Drops Steve Harvey’s Talk Show, Replaces Him With Kelly Clarkson
Fans of his casket-sharp suits and oversized veneers may be sad to read the following news: Steve Harvey’s talk show, Steve, will be ending its run in June. Variety reports that the show’s demise may have come as a result of a battle between NBCUniversal and Endeavor’s IMG Original Content. Harvey first jumped into the…
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This Is Us Renewed By NBC For 3 More Seasons
Our regularly scheduled bout of crying on Tuesday nights will continue for at least three more seasons as NBC has called for a 4th, 5th and 6th season of fan-favorite This Is Us. We have tuned in weekly to watch the trials and tribulations of the Pearson family—beginning with the highly acclaimed first season. It…
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Black Excellence: Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones to ‘Flip the Family Sitcom’ on Netflix
If you thought Kenya Barris had already redefined the black family sitcom for a new generation with ABC’s Black-ish, think again. Netflix has just announced the first offering from his recently inked overall series deal, and the writer-producer will now also become one of the network’s “strong black leads.” Barris will star and executive produce…
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According to This Power Press Release, Several Characters Will Live Beyond the Finale. For Why, Beloved? For Why?
The sixth and final season of the STARZ hit television show, Power, is set to premier on Aug. 25. The season will be long as hell at 15 episodes, but considering the extremely high entertainment value, I’m willing to be all in and park my ass on the couch every Sunday night to pray on…