Entertainment Fox Entertainment Hunts International Formats With Unscripted Format Fund Christin Hakim, September 26, 2021 The hunt for hit international unscripted IP, à la “The Masked Singer,” continues apace. Fox Entertainment and in-house studio Fox Alternative Entertainment have launched an international unscripted format fund to find IP for the global marketplace. More from Variety The fund will invest in and develop internationally originated unscripted concepts… Continue Reading
Entertainment Curving entertainment pavilion takes shape in downtown San Jose Christin Hakim, September 24, 2021 SAN JOSE — A curving entertainment pavilion has begun to take shape in downtown San Jose, an endeavor that could usher in a more lively vibe to the urban core of the Bay Area’s largest city. Work on the Serpentine Pavilion, a traveling events center made of fiberglass frames, was… Continue Reading
Entertainment Lessons from The Weekend: Intelligence Beats Entertainment Christin Hakim, September 22, 2021 Editor’s note: The views and opinions expressed below are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sherdog.com, its affiliates and sponsors or its parent company, Evolve Media. * * * This past Saturday was a rare treat for MMA fans, as both the Ultimate Fighting… Continue Reading
Entertainment Chris Rock on his ‘Superman Lives’ role that never happened: ‘I was this close’ Christin Hakim, September 21, 2021 Every small-screen actor aspires to one day step on a gala stage and receive an Emmy in front of their peers. Yet for some, there’s an even grander dream to which they aspire — and it involves wearing tights and a cape. In the latest The Hollywood Reporter roundtable discussion… Continue Reading
Entertainment K-Pop and Korean Stars Poised for Shakeup via SM Entertainment Sale Christin Hakim, September 20, 2021 A few months back Lee Soo-man appeared on stage at the 2021 World Cultural Industry Forum and boasted of his formative role in the Korean pop industry. “K-pop started with SM Entertainment,” he declared. But already the K-pop firmament is getting ready for a new king. SM Entertainment has formally… Continue Reading
Entertainment Haymarket Plaza opens as arts, entertainment and networking space in downtown Kalamazoo Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 KALAMAZOO, MI — James Dean traveled from Portage with his wife, Carol, and son, Jeff, to check out what was happening in downtown Kalamazoo. “I’m really interested in how it’s developing down here,” Dean said. They drove in about seven miles after hearing on television about the grand opening of… Continue Reading
Entertainment ‘The Morning Show’ Season 2 is pressure-cooker entertainment Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 Ratings are down and network stock shares are sliding in Season 2 of “The Morning Show,” Apple TV+’s hourlong drama set inside the cutthroat world of one of America’s most popular a.m. news shows. The program is still reeling from a sexual misconduct scandal involving its former star host, Mitch… Continue Reading
Entertainment Former R. Kelly assistant testifies about singer’s sexual activity, ‘apology letter’ Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 R. Kelly has faced sexual abuse accusations for nearly two decades. His trial began on August 18 A former assistant to R. Kelly testified on Friday she once saw him engage in sexual activity with one of the women he is charged with abusing, as prosecutors neared the end of… Continue Reading
Entertainment Home Entertainment Guide: September 2021 | TV/Streaming Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 Buy it here Special Features2K digital master, approved by director Cary Joji Fukunaga, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-rayNew audio commentary featuring Fukunaga and first assistant director Jon MallardNew documentary on the development and making of the film, featuring interviews with Fukunaga; author Uzodinma Iweala; actors… Continue Reading
Entertainment This week’s home entertainment: from Taskmaster to Drag Race UK | Television & radio Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 Television Whether you are a diehard fan or a fly-by-nighter, Strictly’s return is a welcome thing, with contestants on this 19th season including Olympic swimming hero Adam Peaty (“I live my life in tight clothing,” he shrugs), standup Judi Love, awks comic actor Robert Webb and McFly chap Tom Fletcher…. Continue Reading