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Wendy Williams isn’t afraid of letting her thoughts and opinions out in the open and while sometimes her fans might love this side of her, other times it seems to backfire pretty hard. The media personality’s facial expressions speak for themselves and this sometimes ends up being a curse in disguise as seen in one of her interviews with entertainment journalist, Chris Witherspoon.

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Now, Chris Witherspoon was a regular on The Wendy Williams Show but when he showed up on set to talk about upcoming films in October 2020, Wendy Williams seemed like she’d rather be anywhere but there. Needless to say, fans were not happy with the host’s behavior and called her out on social media.

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After the shocking 2022 Oscars incident which involved Will Smith smacking Chris Rock for a supposedly offensive joke, the internet had a field day. Keyboard warriors were split, half condemning the actor’s impulsive actions while others trivializing the entire ordeal.

The online debate of what would have Smith done if that quip had been delivered by someone like Mike Tyson finally has an answer. The boxing legend revealed on his podcast the consequences of their potential brawl, stating there would have been no need for a confrontation. Tyson’s statement justified why the Suicide Squad actor wouldn’t need to have a face-off with him.

Mike Tyson vs Will Smith: Why it wouldn’t happen? Will Smith in Bad Boys for Life | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

One of the most controversial and infamous moments in the history of the Academy Awards occurred in 2022. Chris Rock was called on-stage to deliver...

Ever since 2020, Will Smith has been thrown into the spotlight more often. With his private life with his wife, Jada Pinkett, being brought to light, all eyes were on them. However, it only increased after the 2022 Slapgate incident. Although the 56-year-old is no stranger to being dragged into conspiracies and rumors, it recently ended up going a little too far.

Will Smith at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con International | Credits: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0

With claims coming out that Smith had a relationship with fellow actor, Duane Martin, fans have been losing their minds. However, long before these allegations came to light, Wendy Williams joked about the duo’s rather close bond on her iconic show.

Wendy Williams’ comments on Will Smith’s friendship with Duane Martin

Over the years, Wendy Williams has become known for her bold commentary. From openly talking about Sean ‘Diddy...

The Rookie is definitely one of the most fun and thrilling procedural series of recent times. Created by Alexi Hawley, the ABC stars the always wonderful Nathan Fillion in the lead role of John Nolan, a middle-aged small-town man who decides to become the oldest rookie in the LAPD after a life-altering incident. The Rookie recently concluded its sixth season and has been renewed for a seventh season. So, if you love the compelling characters, grounded action, and thrilling stories in The Rookie here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Rookie: Feds is a police procedural action crime-drama series created by Alex Hawley and Terence Paul Winter. The ABC series serves as spin-off to The Rookie and it follows Simone Clark, a former school counselor as she becomes the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy at the...

Erica Ash, who starred on the Starz dramedy Survivor’s Remorse and the BET series Real Husbands of Hollywood and In Contempt and appeared in dozens of other films and TV shows including Mad TV, has died. She was 46.

Her family confirmed that Ash died after a long cancer battle but didn’t not provide other details. “Erica was an amazing woman and talented entertainer who touched countless lives with her sharp wit, humor and genuine zest for life,” her family said in a statement. “Her memory will live eternally in our hearts.”

Born on September 19, 1977, in Florida, Ash broke out as a regular on the first two seasons of Logo’s The Big Gay Sketch Show in 2006-07 and then Fox’s Mad TV. Into the 2010s, she worked in films including Scary Movie V, Horror Noire, Sister Code, Kristy, two 2017 Christmas pics and the 2018 basketball comedy Uncle Drew, starring Kyrie Irving,...

This past weekend’s Father’s Day (16 June) was filled with heartwarming expressions of genuine gratitude and love. Jada Pinkett Smith brought this spirit to life with a heartfelt and creative copy on her Instagram, celebrating Will Smith’s dedication as a father.

In a candid photo that oozed both humor & familial bliss, Pinkett Smith thanked the Men in Black star for his commitment to being a “devoted” dad to their children, a sweet & well-deserved tribute. Despite being married in 1997, their journey has become ingrained in our memories, with news of their 2016 separation often making headlines.

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Smith went above and beyond in his fatherly responsibilities, as A Different World actress acknowledged. However, the post received unexpected hatred from some toxic fans.

Jada Pinkett Smith’s Father’s Day Celebration Amidst Unjust Criticism

Jada Pinkett Smith recently took to Instagram to share a poignant tribute to her estranged husband,...

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith were once one of the most high-profile couples in Hollywood. Their relationship has come a long way since then, and the couple has separated even though they have not divorced.

The Hollywood stars have been in the limelight all their lives, either for their careers or for their marriage. The Bleed All Over Me singer has never shied from revealing certain aspects of their relationship that would make readers blush. However, she might have taken it up a notch further when she made a rather scandalous admission a few years ago.

Smith’s wife once made a candid confession about him (Source: I Am Legend)

Jada Pinkett Smith made a stunning confession about Will Smith

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith had a whirlwind romance, and the pair were together for nearly two decades. However, news of trouble in paradise started doing the rounds a few years ago,...

Cardi B, one of the most commercially successful female rappers, often makes headlines. And recently, she grabbed attention for going crazy on her Instagram live-stream. The Wap rapper, while sharing her first new music of 2024 with the new single Like What (Freestyle), went nuts to perhaps promote the track.

Cardi B in her music video of Wap

Cardi B also insisted that she’s not going to let her anxiety or her haters stop her from releasing her sophomore album in 2024. The video was directed by the rapper’s estranged husband, Offset, and the end credits said that more music is coming.

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Like What (Freestyle) is Cardi B‘s first solo record since 2021’s Up, which earned her fifth Billboard Hot 100 No.

Will Smith’s Former Doubles Down Actor’s Duane Martin Affair Claims: “I’m Dropping Evidence” ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In a bombshell revelation in October, Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that she has been separated from her husband, Will Smith, since 2016, sending shockwaves across the entertainment industry. This also implied that they were already living separate lives when Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars after the host cracked a joke at Jada’s expense. In her tell-all, Pinkett Smith also revealed that while they are no longer together, Will and she do not have a divorce on the cards, as they have a magical connection that keeps them bound for better and worse.

Ever since Jada’s confession, the internet cannot stop talking about her tumultuous marriage to Will. But one particular rumor that caught wildfire was that Smith was intimately involved with his co-star, Duane Martin. The Concussion star’s former personal assistant,...

Los Angeles, Nov 17 (Ians) Hollywood star Will Smith has found humour in his former assistant claiming he had sex with one of his ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ co-stars.

The 55-year-old actor’s estranged wife Jada Pinkett Smith said her husband, who is considering legal action over the allegation, said it’s “unfortunate” but something you need to have a sense of humour to deal with.

“You have to because it’s absolutely ridiculous. You’ve just got to laugh about it. And it’s unfortunate,” she said on ‘The Breakfast Club’ podcast.

The 55-year-old star, who announced last month she and the actor had been secretly separated for seven years, also said his reaction to the reports.

She added: “He was like, ‘Do you believe this s***?’ “

Earlier this week, Brother Bilaal, who described himself as the actor’s ex-pa, said he walked in on Will romping with 58-year-old actor Duane Martin,...

Los Angeles, Nov 17 (Ians) Hollywood star Will Smith has found humour in his former assistant claiming he had sex with one of his ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ co-stars.

The 55-year-old actor’s estranged wife Jada Pinkett Smith said her husband, who is considering legal action over the allegation, said it’s “unfortunate” but something you need to have a sense of humour to deal with.

“You have to because it’s absolutely ridiculous. You’ve just got to laugh about it. And it’s unfortunate,” she said on ‘The Breakfast Club’ podcast.

The 55-year-old star, who announced last month she and the actor had been secretly separated for seven years, also said his reaction to the reports.

She added: “He was like, ‘Do you believe this s***?’ “

Earlier this week, Brother Bilaal, who described himself as the actor’s ex-pa, said he walked in on Will romping with 58-year-old actor Duane Martin,...

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have once again denied claims of infidelity within their relationship. In a preview of an interview with ‘The Breakfast Club’, the ‘Red Table Talk’ host, 52, stated that she and her husband will take legal action against an alleged associate’s claims that Smith, 55, had a sexual relationship with fellow actor Duane Martin, reports People magazine.

While discussing her new memoir Worthy, radio host Charlamagne tha God brought up the “No Soccer Mom” chapter where Pinkett Smith addresses rumours that have plagued her marriage, such as the couple — who have been married since 1997 — being swingers or gay.

As per People, Charlamagne asked the ‘Girls Trip’ actress how it feels to still have some of “those same rumours out about people you love like Will and Duane” in 2023. ‘Breakfast Club’ co-host DJ Envy added that the rumour regarding Smith and Martin “just came out.”

“Let me just say this,...

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have once again denied claims of infidelity within their relationship. In a preview of an interview with ‘The Breakfast Club’, the ‘Red Table Talk’ host, 52, stated that she and her husband will take legal action against an alleged associate’s claims that Smith, 55, had a sexual relationship with fellow actor Duane Martin, reports People magazine.

While discussing her new memoir Worthy, radio host Charlamagne tha God brought up the “No Soccer Mom” chapter where Pinkett Smith addresses rumours that have plagued her marriage, such as the couple — who have been married since 1997 — being swingers or gay.

As per People, Charlamagne asked the ‘Girls Trip’ actress how it feels to still have some of “those same rumours out about people you love like Will and Duane” in 2023. ‘Breakfast Club’ co-host DJ Envy added that the rumour regarding Smith and Martin “just came out.”

“Let me just say this,...

Duane Martin was alleged to be caught having sex with Will Smith by a man claiming to be a former assistant of the Oscar-winner, and now Duane‘s thoughts on the allegations are being revealed.

In case you missed it, Will‘s rep has already shut down this allegation, saying it’s completely fabricated.

A source close to Duane has revealed his thoughts, while Will‘s estranged wife Jada Pinkett Smith has also weighed in.

Find out more inside…

According to TMZ, the source states that Duane has no plans to even publicly address the allegation as it is “so ridiculous.”

Additionally, Jada simply told TMZ on Wednesday morning (November 15), “We suin’!”

The sexual allegations between Duane and Will were made by Brother Bilaal in an interview with Tasha K.

“I opened the door to Duane’s dressing room and that’s when I see Duane having anal sex with Will,...

Will Smith‘s rep is shutting down an unsubstantiated claim that was made about his personal life.

If you didn’t see, a video went viral of a man named Brother Bilaal, who claims he was a former personal assistant to Will, in an interview with Tasha K. Brother Bilaal alleged he walked in on Will and actor Duane Martin, who appeared in an episode of Fresh Prince, having sexual relations. You can see an image of Will and Duane from 2003 to the left.

Keep reading to find out more…

In the interview, Brother Bilaal claimed, “I opened the door to Duane’s dressing room and that’s when I see Duane having anal sex with Will. There was a couch and Will was bent over the couch and Duane was standing up killing him, murdering him. It was murder in there.”

About this allegation, Will‘s rep told TMZ,...

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In our Q&a series Last Call, we get down to the bottom of every last thing with some of our favorite celebs - from the last time they were starstruck to the last song they listened to. This week, "Bel-Air" star Olly Sholotan takes our call.

"Bel-Air" still has a few more episodes left in season two, but Olly Sholotan is already looking ahead to the third installment. The beloved Peacock series was officially renewed for season three on March 17, and Sholotan is ready to go big.

"With season one, we showed that we're breathing a new life into this historic show and giving it more dimensions and more layers. And so with season two, I feel like we got to take the foundation we built on and just expand the world," Sholotan, who plays Carlton Banks, tells Popsugar. "So season three, we just hope...

Few titles have redefined the horror genre like Scream. Wes Craven’s original film premiered in 1996 and promptly unleashed a wave of teen meta-slashers that would dominate the genre for the remainder of the decade. From the filmmaking collective Radio Silence, Scream VI manages to strike the perfect balance of homage to the past while moving the story forward.

We won’t reveal spoilers here, but the film features an unprecedented reverence to all nine of the Ghostface killers who’ve come before with a museum-like shrine including their individual costumes, weapons, and personal artifacts. It’s a fun trip down memory lane, but what about their victims?

Don’t those who’ve stared down the long, vacant eyes of the silently screaming face deserve some love as well? In honor of innocents often left out in the cold, we’ve compiled a list of ten Scream franchise characters we...

It’s time for a new episode of our Deconstructing… video series, and with this one we’re preparing for this weekend’s release of the slasher sequel Scream 6 by looking back at the 1997 franchise installment Scream 2 (watch it Here). To see Scream 2 get the Deconstructing… treatment, check out the video embedded above.

Directed by Wes Craven from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson, Scream 2 has the following synopsis: Sidney Prescott and tabloid reporter Gale Weathers survived the events of the first Scream, but their nightmare isn’t over. When two college students are murdered at a sneak preview of Stab, a movie based on the events from the first film, it’s clear a copycat killer is on the loose. Sidney and Gail, as well as fellow survivors Deputy Dewey and Randy have to find out who is behind this new murder spree, before they all end up dead.

Released just before Christmas 1996, the Wes Craven slasher Scream was a surprisingly big hit, and Dimension Films wanted to cash in on it right away. They rushed a sequel into production for a December 1997 release, with Craven back to direct and Scream writer Kevin Williamson working on the screenplay. But the Scream 2 (watch it Here) that reached the screen at the end of ’97 wasn’t the story Williamson had originally envisioned. When the initial script leaked online, Williamson had to do some extensive rewrites… and the Scream 2 we would have gotten from Williamson’s first script is the focus of the new episode of our Wtf Happened to This Unmade Horror Movie? video series. Check it out in the embed above!

The Scream 2 that was made has the following synopsis:

Sydney and tabloid reporter Gale Weathers survived the events of the first Scream, but their nightmare isn’t over.

The Kardashians is now on its second season on Hulu. Keeping Up With the Kardashian fans get to see a whole new look at the family's lives today. Watching the entire Kardashian and Jenner clan back together only made fans want more of the family.

With episodes released every week, fans of the Kardash-Jenners can get their fix of Kim, Khloé, and Kourtney by watching TV shows and movies that they've been a part of over the years. While some parts of Kuwtk were obviously scripted, these roles came with a literal script. From animated pictures to cameos to returning characters, the Kardash-Jenner women have some acting chops.

Updated on October 21st, 2022, by Lynn Gibbs: Hulu’s The Kardashians has proven itself to be a hit. Following Khloé’s relationship drama, Kim’s determination for prison reform, and Kris juggling the entire family’s schedules has never been more interesting.

Let's face it: For the most part, basketball movies are bad. It's such a beautiful game, filled with such balletic human athleticism, that it seems like a natural fit for cinema. And yet, there are only a handful of great basketball films, and only one real masterpiece.

The reason for the relatively low quality, even compared to football films, seems to be that most serious directors aren't big fans of the game. Spike Lee is the only notable exception. Basketball is otherwise largely a backdrop for mediocre comedies, like Billy Crystal's "Forget Paris," or Whoopi Goldberg's even more forgettable "Eddie." Even Will Ferrell couldn't make the game all that amusing in his ode to the funky pre-nba-merger era, "Semi-Pro."

The best basketball films understand the inherent drama of the most competitive sport on Earth. True basketball talent is worth more money than any other athletic skill, and most...

Who is Will’s father, Lou? And why is Phil so eager to keep his identity a secret from Will?

Those pressing questions loomed over Thursday’s episode of Bel-Air as Will contemplated whether he should figure that out for himself or remain in the dark about his birth father.

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Today marks the start of Black History Month, with the broadcast and cable networks and streamers planning a slew of TV series, movies, news programming, documentaries, specials and more to roll out over the course of February to celebrate, educate and entertain.

Deadline has compiled a list of programming highlights that touches on some of the myriad ways outlets are commemorating the occasion, from live coverage of the NAACP Image Awards on BET to the documentary series Lincoln’s Dilemma on Apple TV+ and everything in between.

Check out below for some of the content (all times Et) and keep checking back as we add to the list.

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ABC News is presenting two primetime specials February 3 from its Soul of a Nation series. Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising, explores how Black actresses, a historically overlooked and under-valued group in Hollywood,...

The real reason Will (Jabari Banks) moves to L.A.? A basketball game gone wrong after someone pulls a gun.

Or in other words, he relocates after “a couple of guys who were up to no good started making trouble in my neighborhood.”

Peacock’s “Bel-Air,” the highly-anticipated reimagining of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” introduces West Philadelphia born-and-raised native Banks in the role that made Will Smith a household name. Smith serves as an executive producer on the fresh take on the ’90s series, inspired by director and co-writer Morgan Cooper’s 2019 fan-made trailer addressing modern-day issues.

“Bel-Air” is set to premiere on Peacock on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13, with three episodes at launch and new episodes released every Thursday. The series is already picked up for two seasons.

Watch the trailer below, which shows Will becoming part of an escalated basketball courtside brawl, after which his mother sends...

Exclusive: Peacock is rounding out cast for Bel-Air, its drama series reboot of Will Smith’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Karrueche Tran, Duane Martin, Joe Holt, April Parker Jones, SteVonté Hart, Scottie Thompson and Charlie Hall will recur in the series starring newcomer Jabari Banks as Will.

The hourlong series, based on Morgan Cooper’s popular fan film that re-envisions the original series, hails from Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Universal Television. It received a two-season order in September 2020. T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson, whose credits include The Chi and The 100, serve as executive producers and co-showrunners. Morgan Cooper directs and serves as co-writer and executive producer.

Daredevil vet Charlie Cox is headed back to Netflix via the six-part spy drama Treason, also starring Olga Kurylenko (Black Widow, Magic City) and Oona Chaplin (Game of Thrones), our sister site Deadline reports.

The series, from writer Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies), “follows Adam Lawrence, trained and groomed by MI6, whose career seems set,” per Deadline. “But when the past catches up with him in the form of Kara, a Russian spy with whom he shares a complicated past, he is forced to question everything and everyone in his life. A triangular relationship forms between Kara, Adam and his wife,...

The wettest movie ever filmed is, appropriately, headed for streaming: A TV series follow-up to the 1995 Kevin Costner film Waterworld is in the works from original producer John Davis.

The new series would catch up with the movie’s characters 20 years later, Davis tells Collider, adding that it’s currently in development at Universal Television and has found a streaming outlet, though he declined to reveal which outlet. Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) is attached to direct.

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“Real Husbands of Hollywood” is being revived at BET Plus.

The comedy series is returning for a six-episode limited revival at the streamer, with Kevin Hart, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, Jb Smoove, Nelly, Nick Cannon, Robin Thicke, Cynthia McWilliams and Jackie Long all returning. The new series will also feature a range of celebrity guest stars like the original series. Past guest stars have included Shaquille O’Neal, Johnny Depp, Trey Songz, Wanda Sykes, Conan O’Brien, Snoop Dogg, George Lopez, Nia Long, and Terry Crews.

The original “Real Husbands of Hollywood” debuted on BET back in 2013 and ran for five seasons, with the series also releasing two specials. The show originated as a sketch at the BET Awards and was created by Hart, Chris Spencer, and Ralph R. Farquhar. The series follows the daily lives of Kevin and other celebrities, each playing a fictionalized version of themselves, as they venture through their surreal life in Hollywood.

Kevin Hart’s “Real Husbands of Hollywood” is getting a six-episode revival series at BET+, the streaming service said Thursday.

The original “Real Husbands of Hollywood” was created by Hart, Chris Spencer and Ralph R. Farquhar in 2012 based on a sketch on performed at the BET Awards. The show, which ran for five seasons on BET from 2013 to 2016, followed the daily lives of Kevin and other celebrities, each playing a fictionalized version of themselves, as they venture through their surreal life in Hollywood.

Starring Hart and returning original cast members Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, Jb Smoove, Nelly, Nick Cannon, Robin Thicke, Cynthia McWilliams and Jackie Long, the revival series follows the group five years after the events of the original BET comedy, with the crew “giving the climb to fame, fortune and virality one last go.”

Additionally, the “Real Husbands of Hollywood” BET+ revival will feature several “surprising celebrity guest...

Real Husbands of Hollywood is making a comeback. BET+ has greenlighted a six-episode limited series revival of the hit BET reality TV parody show from Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Productions and Jesse Collins Entertainment. The show is currently in production in Los Angeles with a premiere date Tbd.

Original series star Hart is set to return for the revival, along with original cast members Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, Jb Smoove, Nelly, Nick Cannon, Robin Thicke, Cynthia McWilliams and Jackie Long. They’ll join a slew of celebrity guest stars who Kevin likes to call “friends.”

Real Husbands of Hollywood was created by Hart, Chris Spencer and Ralph R. Farquhar in 2012, after originating as a sketch on the BET Awards. The series first premiered on BET in 2013 and ran for five seasons ending in 2016. The series follows the daily lives of Kevin and other celebrities, each playing a fictionalized version of themselves,...

Exclusive: L.A.’s Finest star Duane Martin has signed an overall deal with Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk Productions for scripted and unscripted content. The first two projects to be developed under the pact are The Free Agent and Deal Detective.

The Free Agent, created by Martin and Pinkett Smith, is loosely based on Martin’s 25 years as a sports agent and follows an on-the-rise agent who started his own company at a young age and went on to represent five Hall of Fame athletes in five different sports. Through triumph and various obstacles, he does whatever it takes to protect his clients and family.

Deal Detective is a reality series that follows Martin as he leads a group of professional bargain hunters out to help people going through tough and challenging times. The show will educate the audience on how to find killer deals while preserving...

Fox licensed the first season of the LA's Finest TV show to help fill out the network's Fall 2020 schedule. The series has already been renewed by Spectrum for a second season and those episodes were already released on-demand by the cable provider. How will the LA's Finest series perform in the broadcast ratings?  Fox has licensed season two but, will they air it once they can produce more original content? Stay tuned.

Originally airing as a Spectrum Original, LA's Finest is a police procedural that stars Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Ernie Hudson, Zach Gilford, Duane Martin, Ryan McPartlin, Zach McGowan, and Sophie Reynolds. Unfolding in the Bad Boys universe, the drama centers on Sydney Burnett (Union). Syd once took down a drug cartel in Miami, but has left the past behind and is now an LAPD...

In a world where California's Los Angeles police department is being 'defunded' by multimillionaires, indifferent to the rioting and looting of businesses, homes and people in poverty-stricken districts, Sony Pictures "L.A.'s Finest", a crime-fighting cop, TV series spin-off from Jerry Bruckheimer's "Bad Boys" movie franchise, starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba, will not be picked up again by Spectrum TV after two seasons, despite an outcry from fans of the series:

"...'Burnett' (Union), last seen in Miami taking down a drug cartel, has left her complicated past behind to become an 'LAPD' detective.

"Paired with 'Nancy McKenna' (Alba), a working mom with an equally complex past, Burnett is pushed to examine whether her unapologetic lifestyle might be masking a greater personal secret.

"These two women don’t agree on much, but they find common ground when it comes to taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles.

Are Syd and Nancy prepared for what's coming in the second season of the LA's Finest TV show on Spectrum Originals? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like LA's Finest is cancelled or renewed for season three. Spectrum Originals and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the second season episodes of LA's Finest here. Status update below.

A Spectrum Originals police procedural, LA's Finest stars Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Ernie Hudson, Zach Gilford, Duane Martin, Ryan McPartlin, Zach McGowan, and Sophie Reynolds. Set in the Bad Boys universe, Special Agent/Detective Lieutenant Sydney "Syd" Burnett (Union) once took down a drug cartel in Miami but, has left the past behind and is now working for the LAPD.

Syd and Nancy's partnership is over. Spectrum Originals has cancelled the LA's Finest TV series so the police procedural TV series won't be returning for a third season.

LA's Finest stars Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Ernie Hudson, Zach Gilford, Duane Martin, Ryan McPartlin, Zach McGowan, and Sophie Reynolds. Set in the Bad Boys universe, Special Agent/Detective Lieutenant Sydney "Syd" Burnett (Union) once took down a drug cartel in Miami but, has left the past behind and is now working for the LAPD. Her new partner is Nancy McKenna (Alba), a working step-mother who's a former career criminal. They may not agree on much, but together Syd and Nancy take on some of the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles. In season two, Syd mourns the sudden loss of a friend and struggles to find answers, while McKenna must deal with the aftermath...

In a world where California's Los Angeles police department is being 'defunded' by an indifferent, designer-wardrobed multimillionaire, oblivious to the rioting and looting of businesses, homes and people in her poverty-stricken districts, Sony Pictures "L.A.'s Finest", a crime-fighting cop, TV series spin-off from Jerry Bruckheimer's "Bad Boys" movie franchise, starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba, has been canceled by Spectrum TV after two seasons:

"...'Burnett' (Union), last seen in Miami taking down a drug cartel, has left her complicated past behind to become an 'LAPD' detective.

"Paired with 'Nancy McKenna' (Alba), a working mom with an equally complex past, Burnett is pushed to examine whether her unapologetic lifestyle might be masking a greater personal secret.

"These two women don’t agree on much, but they find common ground when it comes to taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles..."

Cast also includes Zach Gilford...

Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba are no longer a member of the force at Spectrum.

Spectrum Originals has officially canceled LA's Finest after two seasons, according to Deadline.

The Bad Boys spinoff found Union reprises her role as Syd Barrett, who works as an LAPD detective alongside partner Nancy McKenna, played by Alba.

The supporting cast included Zach Gilford (Friday Night Lights) and Duane Martin (Real Husbands of Hollywood) as fellow detectives Ben Walker and Ben Baines, Ryan McPartlin (Chuck) as Nancy’s husband Patrick, and Ernie Hudson (Grace and Frankie) as Syd’s ex-cop father Joseph.

The series had a long and winding road to the screen after starting its life as an NBC pilot.

Despite being a lock for a series order, the Peacock network decided against a pickup, leaving producers to scramble to get the series on the air.

Spectrum Originals subsequently stepped in with a 13 episode order,...

Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba are officially off-duty: Their Spectrum Originals cop drama L.A.’s Finest has been cancelled after two seasons, according to our sister site Deadline.

In the Bad Boys spinoff, Union reprises her role as Syd Barrett, who works as an LAPD detective alongside partner Nancy McKenna, played by Alba. The supporting cast includes Zach Gilford (Friday Night Lights) and Duane Martin (Real Husbands of Hollywood) as fellow detectives Ben Walker and Ben Baines, aka “The Bens,” Ryan McPartlin (Chuck) as Nancy’s husband Patrick and Ernie Hudson (Grace and Frankie) as Syd’s ex-cop father Joseph.

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Streaming on Spectrum Originals, the LA's Finest TV show stars Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Ernie Hudson, Zach Gilford, Duane Martin, Ryan McPartlin, Zach McGowan, and Sophie Reynolds. Set in the Bad Boys universe, Special Agent/Detective Lieutenant Sydney "Syd" Burnett (Union) once took down a drug cartel in Miami but, has left the past behind and is now working for the LAPD. Her new partner is Nancy...

L.A.'s Finest Season 2 has a new premiere date, and there's good news for fans.

The entire season -- all 13 episodes -- will be available on Spectrum Wednesday, September 9.

The second season was postponed at the last minute back in June due to civil unrest following the killing of George Floyd by police officers.

What's on tap for Season 2?

“Syd mourns the sudden loss of a friend and struggles to find answers, while McKenna must deal with the aftermath of Izzy’s kidnapping and the rift it has left in her marriage," reads the official synopsis.

"But when a powerful crimewave in Koreatown threatens to destroy the community, Syd, McKenna and the team must find those responsible before it’s too late.”

The hit series stars Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Duane Martin (All of Us), Zach Gilford (Friday Night Lights), Ryan McPartlin (Chuck), Sophie Reynolds (Big Hero 6: The Series) and...

Two of L.A.’s Finest are returning for duty next month. Spectrum Originals is making the entire 13-episode second season of its Bad Boys offshoot available to watch On Demand beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9, TVLine has learned.

The new season was originally slated to bow in June, but it was pushed back in the wake of civil unrest sparked by police violence that led to George Floyd and Breonna Taylor’s deaths earlier this year.

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The adventures of Syd and McKenna will resume later this year.

L.A.'s Finest Season 2, which was slated to debut Monday with three episodes on Spectrum's On Demand service, has been pulled from its planned premiere, according to TV Line.

The cabler has announced to the outlet that the sophomore run will instead debut later this year.

News of the delay comes as protests are being carried out in the U.S. and across the world against police brutality following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police officers.

L.A.'s Finest stars Gabrielle Union as a free-spirited former DEA agent Syd Burnett, who has a fresh start in her new job as an LAPD detective.

She’s partnered with Nancy McKenna (Jessica Alba), a working mom who can’t help but look at Syd’s freedom with some grass-is-greener envy.

These...

Season Two of the cop TV series "L.A.'s Finest", an offshoot of the "Bad Boys" film franchise, stars Jessica Alba ("Fantastic Four") and Gabrielle Union, premiering June 8, 2020 on Spectrum Originals:

Gabrielle Union is 'Special Agent/Detective Lieutenant 'Sydney Burnett' - an ex-'DEA' agent transferred to 'Lapd'. She is the sister of 'Marcus Burnett' from the "Bad Boys" movies and Jessica Alba is 'Detective Lieutenant 'Dolores McKenna' - a working stepmother and secret former career criminal who is Syd's new partner and friend in the Lapd.

Duane Martin is 'Detective Lieutenant Benjamin Baines', Zach Gilford is 'Detective Lieutenant Benjamin Walker', Ryan McPartlin is 'Patrick McKenna' - Nancy's husband and a Los Angeles district attorney and Ernie Hudson ("Ghostbusters") is 'Joseph Burnett-Vaughn'.

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Long before what is now referred to as the streaming wars began, Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television (Bet) and Chairman of Rlj Entertainment, announced Umc — Urban Movie Channel, Rlj’s proprietary streaming network. Officially launched in February 2015 featuring “urban-themed” series and movies, the service, which is now known only as Umc, is part of a suite of channels and streamers owned by AMC Networks, after the media company acquired Rlj in late 2018.

A direct competitor to the more recognized brand in Bet+, which launched just last fall, Umc might be smaller in comparison, but it’s a characteristic that makes them much more flexible and far less averse to taking risks, especially when it comes to programming decisions. Additionally, having a five-year head start has allowed them the time to work through kinks that typically come with being a pioneer, which arguably gives them a leg-up when...

Single Ladies actress LisaRaye McCoy is speaking out about tensions on the set of the VH1 series with her former co-star, Stacey Dash.

The drama about a group of friends in Atlanta from different backgrounds ran from 2011 to 2015. Charity Shea, Travis Winfrey, and D.B. Woodside rounded out the main cast, with Denise Vasi later joining the show.

McCoy sat down for an interview with TV One’s autobiographical docuseries, Uncensored, and discussed an incident she said nearly forced her to lose her temper with Dash.

“One night when we were filming, she put her finger up in my face, and she said ‘you don’t tell me anything.’ Every bit of South Side Chicago was brewing in here,” McCoy said pointing to her stomach.

“It made me say, ‘Stacey, if you don’t get your finger out of my face!'” she recalled telling her co-star. “That was all I had to say.

What's next for La's Finest? Spectrum Originals just announced production has begun on the TV show's second season.

Based on the Bad Boys film franchise, the cop drama centers on two female Los Angeles Police Department detectives played by Jessica Alba and Gabrielle Union. The cast also includes Ernie Hudson, Zach Gilford, Duane Martin, Ryan McPartlin, and Zach McGowan.

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How is the partnership working out between Syd and Nancy, during the first season of the La's Finest TV show on Spectrum Originals? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like La's Finest is cancelled or renewed for season two. Spectrum, however, collects its own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the La's Finest season one episodes. We invite you to rate them for us here. *Status update below.

A Spectrum Originals police procedural from creators Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier, La's Finest stars Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Ernie Hudson, Zach Gilford, Duane Martin, Ryan McPartlin, Zach McGowan, and Sophie Reynolds. Unfolding in the Bad Boys universe, the drama centers on Sydney Burnett (Union). Syd once...

Spectrum Originals is staying in Los Angeles. The network just announced they've renewed La's Finest for a second season.

A spinoff of the Bad Boys film franchise, the action drama centers on two female detectives working for the Los Angeles Police Department. The cast includes Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Ernie Hudson, Zach Gilford, Duane Martin, Ryan McPartlin, Zach McGowan, and Sophie Reynolds.

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“L.A’s Finest” is coming back for Season 2 on Spectrum Originals.

Stars Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba made the announcement Friday during the Monte Carlo Television Festival.

A spinoff of the “Bad Boys” film series, “L.A.’s Finest” featured Union reprising her role as Syd Burnett from 2003’s “Bad Boys II.” Now an Lapd detective, Syd is paired with a new partner, Nancy McKenna (Alba), a working mom with an equally complex past. Taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles while skirting the rules, and speed limits, Syd and Nancy become a force to be reckoned with – on the streets, and in each other’s lives.

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Zach Gilford, Duane Martin, Ryan McPartlin, Sophie Reynolds and Ernie Hudson also star. The first season premiered on May 13; all 13 episodes will be available for Spectrum...

Fox Networks Group has picked up the UK rights to Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba action drama L.A.’s Finest. The UK broadcaster has struck a deal with Sony Pictures Television for the 13-episode series.

The series, which is based in Jerry Bruckheimer’s Bad Boys universe, will launch in the UK in May. This comes after it launched on Charter Communications’ Spectrum in May with an unusual launch pattern; the first three episodes dropped on May 13 and the following ten episodes are being released in batches of two episodes at a time.

L.A.’s Finest, which is from writers Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier, Sony Pictures TV, Jerry Bruckheimer Television and 2.0 Entertainment, also had an unusual pick up. It was originally piloted by NBC before Charter made it the company’s first original series.

It is based upon the character Syd Burnett, originally created for Bad Boys II...