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‎Sharna Burgess is officially returning to the ballroom for season 35 of ‘Dancing With the Stars’. Her comeback was announced on Good Morning America on Monday, confirming her return to the professional dancer lineup for the upcoming season. ‎ Sharna Burgess is returning to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ as a professional dancer for season 35 after five years away. ‎Disney/Maarten de Boer ‎The new season will mark Burgess’ first appearance on the series in five years. Her most recent season was season 30 in 2021, when she was partnered with her fiancé Brian Austin Green. ‎ ‎Burgess has a long history with the competition. She has competed in 14 seasons of Dancing and famously won season 27 alongside Bobby Brown. Her return had been widely speculated in recent months after she took part in several Dancing-related events and appearances, including DWTS Con. ‎ ‎With Burgess now confirmed, she becomes the second professional dancer from season 35 to be officially announced. Witney Ca...

HBO’s Harry Potter series has added Nicholas Hoult to its Season 2 cast, with the actor set to play Professor Gilderoy Lockhart. ‎ ‎Hoult, known for Superman and The Great, will portray Lockhart, who arrives at Hogwarts during Harry’s (Dominic McLaughlin) second year as the school’s new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. ‎ Nicholas Hoult joins HBO’s Harry Potter series as Professor Gilderoy Lockhart for Season 2, adapting Chamber of Secrets. ‎Neilson Barnard/Getty Images ‎The character plays a major role in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the second book in J.K. Rowling’s series and the source material for the show’s second season. Lockhart is famous throughout the wizarding world for his supposed heroic achievements. However, he is eventually exposed as a fraud who took credit for other people’s accomplishments after erasing portions of their memories. ‎ ‎Kenneth Branagh previously portrayed Gilderoy Lockhart in the 2002 film adaptation of Harry Potter and the...

‎The Season 3 finale of House of the Dragon takes Rhaenyra Targaryen’s story in a direction that significantly differs from George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood. The biggest change comes when Rhaenyra publicly reveals the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy to the people of King’s Landing. ‎ ‎Ryan Condal explains why Rhaenyra’s prophecy reveal differs from Fire and Blood and teases a bigger final season. ‎HBO ‎Throughout the finale, Rhaenyra displays some major Daenerys parallels as her pursuit of power turns increasingly violent. She orders the immediate execution of a faith leader who has become a political rival. Although her wider rampage remains bloodless, the moment is still presented as deeply unsettling. ‎ ‎Her most significant action, however, comes when she stands before the masses of King’s Landing and declares that the White Walkers are coming and that only she can stop them as the prophesied Prince Who Was Promised. ‎ ‎That revelation is not found in Fire and Blood, t...

‎The series finale of Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan closes another chapter in the Power franchise, but Mekai Curtis’ time as the younger Kanan Stark is not quite over. With Kanan already known to survive into the original Power series, the finale instead focuses on the experiences that shape the character before Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s era. ‎ ‎Mekai Curtis discusses Kanan’s emotional journey, Raq’s death and how the ‘Raising Kanan’ finale sets up ‘Power: Origins.’ ‎Starz ‎One of the biggest moments comes with the death of Raquel “Raq” Thomas (Patina Miller), who is shot and killed by Jukebox (Hailey Kilgore). Raq had served as a surrogate mother to Juke, but Jukebox ultimately sought revenge for her father’s murder at Kanan’s hands. ‎ ‎At a diner, Jukebox tells Kanan that she killed his mother in an effort to remove everyone who cares about him from his life. According to Curtis, Kanan’s reaction represents his growing understanding of everything he has experienc...

‎Netflix has renewed Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black for a fourth season, giving fans of the popular drama another chapter in the Bellarie family saga before Season 3 has even premiered. ‎ ‎The surprise renewal comes ahead of the debut of Season 3, which is expected to arrive later this year. When Netflix announced the Season 3 renewal in December, it was believed that the upcoming season would serve as the final installment of the Bellarie family story. ‎ Netflix renews Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black for Season 4 ahead of Season 3, extending the Bellarie family saga. ‎Quantrell Colbert/Netflix ‎That will no longer be the case, as creator, producer, writer and director Tyler Perry confirmed that the story has much more left to explore. ‎ ‎“Beauty in Black is back for season four and the Bellarie family’s story is far from finished,” said series creator, producer, writer and director Tyler Perry in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. “There was so much more I wanted to explore a...

‎Starz has revealed an early teaser and first-look images for its upcoming Power prequel series, Power: Origins, giving fans their first glimpse of young versions of two iconic characters — Ghost and Tommy Egan. ‎ ‎Starz unveils first-look images and teaser for Power: Origins featuring young Ghost, Tommy Egan and Kanan. ‎STARZ ‎ ‎The new images introduce (young) Ghost, played by Spence Moore, and (young) Tommy Egan, portrayed by Charlie Mann. The series will also feature the return of MeKai Curtis as (young) Kanan. ‎ ‎Spence Moore as Ghost and Charlie Mann as Tommy in Power: Origins. ‎STARZ ‎ ‎Spence Moore as Ghost, Charlie Mann as Tommy, and Mekai Curtis as Kanan-Stark in Power: Origins. ‎STARZ ‎ ‎Released on Thursday, Starz described the preview as an “early teaser” for the latest addition to the Power franchise. Power: Origins serves as the direct sequel series to Power Book III: Raising Kanan, with Sascha Penn, who created and ran the writers roo...

Scott Pelley is preparing for his next professional chapter after departing 60 Minutes. The veteran broadcast journalist has officially signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation, The Hollywood Crave has confirmed. The move comes shortly after Pelley’s departure from the long-running CBS newsmagazine in early June, a development that generated national attention. ‎ Scott Pelley has signed with CAA after departing 60 Minutes, ending a 37-year career at CBS News. Michele Crowe/CBS News via Getty Images ‎ CAA will represent Pelley across all areas as the longtime correspondent and author explores opportunities beyond CBS News. Pelley spent 37 years with the network. Notably, his former 60 Minutes colleague and longtime friend, Lesley Stahl, is also represented by CAA. Pelley's exit followed a highly publicized dispute involving 60 Minutes' new executive producer, Nick Bilton. During an internal network town hall on June 1, Pelley sharply criticized Ba...

‎Kieron Moore believes audiences will get the most out of “Blue Film” if they know as little as possible before watching it. ‎ ‎“I think it’s really good to go in as blind as you can,” Moore says. “That’s getting harder to do but I think we found an intelligent audience that has gate kept as much information as possible. Even when I saw it for the first time, I was like, ‘Whoa!’ I forgot what it was going to feel like.” ‎ Kieron Moore discusses “Blue Film,” its taboo themes, sex-positive influences, and his experience portraying Aaron Eagle. ‎Blue Film  ‎ ‎Moore stars as Aaron Eagle, a gay cam boy who discovers that the man who hired him for an in-person session is Hank Grant (Reed Birney), a teacher from his childhood who served prison time for sexual misconduct involving an underage student. ‎ ‎The film develops into an unsettling and often disturbing exploration of sexual kinks and taboos, placing the two characters at the center of an intense story. ‎ ‎Moore, who is...

‎Fans of Middle-earth now have an official return date for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3. Amazon has confirmed that the highly anticipated new season will premiere on November 11, 2026, ending speculation that it would be delayed until 2027. ‎ ‎The announcement follows earlier reporting by The Hollywood Reporter and reinforces the series’ strong global performance on Prime Video. Amazon revealed that the show has reached “over 185 million viewers worldwide,” calling it “one of the highest performing and most-viewed titles ever on Prime Video, with a broad, highly engaged, global fan base.” ‎ ‎Rings of Power Season 3 premieres Nov 11, 2026 on Prime Video, set during War of the Elves and Sauron. ‎Prime Video ‎ ‎The fantasy series made an explosive debut, with Season 1 achieving the largest launch in Prime Video history within its first 91 days. Although Season 2 did not match that peak, it still secured the top spot on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 chart for...

The White Lotus has officially completed the cast for its fourth season with the addition of Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang. HBO confirmed that the three actors will appear in recurring roles as production continues in France. Their casting rounds out the ensemble for the upcoming season of the acclaimed series. ‎ ‎The White Lotus finalizes its Season 4 cast with Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang joining recurring roles. ‎Guy Levy; Courtesy; Marica Rosengard ‎ As with previous casting announcements for the show, HBO is keeping character details secret. Season four is currently filming in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, with additional scenes also being shot in Paris. The story will unfold against the backdrop of the Cannes Film Festival, which begins Tuesday in real life. The newly announced cast members join an extensive lineup that already includes Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Laura Dern, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Dylan Ennis, Corentin Fila, Ari Graynor, Mar...

‎Vin Diesel announced Monday that Peacock is expanding the Fast & Furious universe with four television series, though NBCUniversal later clarified that only one project is currently in development. ‎ ‎Vin Diesel says Peacock is launching four Fast & Furious TV series, though NBCUniversal says only one is in development. ‎Universal/Getty ‎Speaking alongside Jimmy Fallon during NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall, Diesel told advertisers that fans have spent years asking for more stories centered on the franchise’s legacy characters. ‎ ‎“For the last decade, we have realized that the fans have wanted more,” Diesel said. “They wanted us to expand the legacy characters, their stories. And for the last decade, the desire has been for us to enter the TV space.” ‎ ‎He then revealed what he described as a major expansion for the franchise. ‎ ‎“The news that I have here today is that Peacock is launching four shows from the Fast and Furious universe...

‎A newly released preview for Wednesday season three hints at an unexpected change of scenery for its lead character. The image shared by Netflix shows Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams far from Nevermore Academy, now appearing in Paris. ‎ ‎Netflix drops a first look at Wednesday Season 3, showing Jenna Ortega in Paris by the Eiffel Tower as filming continues near Dublin. ‎Netflix ‎ ‎In the snapshot, Wednesday stands near the Eiffel Tower, accompanied by Thing, portrayed by Victor Dorobantu, who is perched on a motorcycle. Netflix paired the reveal with the caption, “From Paris, with dread.” ‎ ‎While the setting in the image suggests a European detour, production for the third season is currently taking place near Dublin. According to the official description, the story continues to follow Wednesday Addams—depicted as sharp-witted, cynical, and emotionally distant—as she navigates complex mysteries while forming new alliances and rivalries at Nevermore Academy. ‎ ‎The upcomin...

‎The ruthless reputation of Tommy Shelby is firmly reestablished in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. In one memorable moment midway through the film, the aging gang leader confronts a reckless young thug who fails to recognize him. Shelby’s response is swift and merciless—he forces a grenade into the man’s shirt and sends him out of the pub before it explodes moments later. The extreme retaliation drew loud reactions from the audience during one screening, reflecting the brutal charm that has long defined Steven Knight’s crime saga. Through Cillian Murphy’s performance, Shelby remains violent and calculating, yet still carries enough humanity to keep viewers invested. ‎ ‎Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a wartime story packed with gangland brutality, Nazi enemies, and cinematic spectacle. ‎Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection ‎ ‎For the first time since the characters debuted in 2013, Knight moves the Peaky Blinders story onto the ...

‎A new Channel 4 documentary has sparked widespread attention after revealing that its presenter was not human but entirely AI-generated. The program, titled “Will AI Take My Job?”, explored how artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces and replacing human roles across industries. ‎ ‎Channel 4’s “Will AI Take My Job?” shocks viewers as an AI-generated anchor, Aisha Gaban, reveals the growing impact of artificial intelligence. ‎Channel 4 ‎ ‎The hour-long special aired at 8 p.m. on Monday as part of Channel 4’s Dispatches series. Throughout the broadcast, viewers watched what appeared to be a real journalist reporting from multiple locations — until the final moments revealed the anchor was a creation of artificial intelligence. ‎ ‎The AI-generated host concluded the program with the words: “AI is going to touch everybody’s lives in the next few years. And for some, it will take their jobs. Call center workers? Customer service agents? Maybe even TV presenters like m...

‎Kate McKinnon has officially joined the cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3, taking on the role of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. The upcoming season of the Disney+ series is currently filming in Vancouver and will adapt Rick Riordan’s third book, The Titan’s Curse. ‎ ‎Kate McKinnon joins Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 as Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, in the Disney+ fantasy adventure. ‎Alexandra Carillo-Vaccino ‎ ‎According to the show’s official character description, Aphrodite can change her appearance based on the beholder and plays a crucial part in Percy Jackson’s journey. Her mission is to ensure that Percy, portrayed by Walker Scobell, understands the power and significance of love before she agrees to assist him in his quest. ‎ ‎McKinnon, celebrated for her decade-long tenure on Saturday Night Live from 2012 to 2022, received ten Emmy nominations and won twice for her outstanding performances. Her filmography include...

‎Katie Price has reportedly named a television personality she alleges previously raped her during a live stage appearance in Bradford. The revelation occurred as the reality TV star continues her UK tour with friend and former pop singer Kerry Katona. ‎ Katie Price reportedly identified a TV star she claims assaulted her during a live UK tour event with Kerry Katona in Bradford. ‎Getty ‎ ‎The incident reportedly unfolded during their joint show, An Evening With Katie Price and Kerry Katona, which features both celebrities sharing details about their personal lives and careers across 38 live dates throughout the country. Audience members in Bradford were said to be taken aback after Price allegedly identified the person she claims once assaulted her. ‎ ‎Katie Price had publicly stated in 2009 and again in 2012 that she would not reveal the identity of the alleged attacker. At the time, Surrey Police issued a statement confirming that no formal complaint or statement had bee...

The hit thriller Yellowjackets is set to reach its conclusion with season 4, as Paramount+ confirms the final chapter of the acclaimed survival drama. Series creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson announced the news on Friday, revealing that the writers room for the last season is now open and production is expected to begin in 2026. A premiere date has not yet been scheduled. ‎ ‎Paramount+ announces Yellowjackets will wrap up with season 4 as creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson prepare its emotional conclusion. ‎Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME ‎ ‎Lyle and Nickerson thanked the show’s passionate fanbase and praised the cast and crew for their work, calling the experience of creating Yellowjackets “emotional, wild, and deeply human.” They shared that the story had naturally reached the point where it was ready to end, describing season 4 as a “twisted conclusion” to the series. Both will continue as showrunners and are in discussions with Paramount about exten...

‎Netflix and the BBC have officially greenlit a two-season sequel to Peaky Blinders, the acclaimed crime drama created by Steven Knight. The upcoming series will expand the Shelby family saga across 12 new episodes and explore Birmingham’s transformation in the aftermath of World War II. ‎ ‎Netflix and BBC greenlight Peaky Blinders sequel with two seasons. Set in 1953 Birmingham, the Shelbys return to dominate a rebuilding city. ‎Courtesy Everett Collection ‎ ‎Knight confirmed the continuation of the story, revealing that the new series will remain set in Birmingham. The plot will unfold as the city begins its massive reconstruction following the destruction caused by the Birmingham Blitz. With a new generation of Shelbys at the helm, the sequel promises a bold and intense narrative direction. ‎ ‎Set in 1953, the sequel explores a post-war Birmingham rebuilding itself with concrete and steel. The race to control the city’s reconstruction becomes a fierce power struggle, pla...

‎Jimmy Fallon is steering The Tonight Show away from political controversy as public attention around late-night hosts continues to rise. During an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, Fallon addressed the show's content strategy while promoting his new unscripted series On Brand. When asked about navigating political content in monologues, especially on an FCC-regulated network, Fallon highlighted a consistent comedic approach. ‎ ‎Jimmy Fallon reaffirms The Tonight Show's non-political tone, focusing on humor over politics as he navigates past backlash and Trump-era scrutiny. ‎Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images ‎ ‎“Our show has never really been that political,” Fallon explained. “We hit both sides equally, and we try to make everybody laugh. That’s really the way our show works.” He pointed to the long-running tradition of The Tonight Show, maintaining that its tone and structure remain similar to the era of Johnny Carson. Fallon credited his team of writers,...

‎Netflix has officially announced the premiere date for its upcoming Western drama The Abandons. Set to debut on December 4, the series stars Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson as widowed matriarchs at the center of a land dispute in the Washington Territory of 1854. First-look images from the production, filmed in Calgary, offer a glimpse into the rugged frontier world created by the show's original creator, Kurt Sutter. ‎ Netflix's Western drama The Abandons, starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, premieres Dec. 4 with a powerful tale of family, land, and survival. ‎Matthias Clamer/Netflix  ‎ ‎The Abandons centers on two contrasting families entangled in conflict, loyalty, and survival on the American frontier. The story blends themes of land ownership, moral compromise, and familial bonds. Headey and Anderson portray women leading their families in a lawless and unforgiving environment, where questions of identity, justice, and sacrifice loom large. ‎ ‎Executiv...