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Exclusive: LeBron James’ origin story is striking a chord with audiences on Peacock.

The original film Shooting Stars has now become Peacock’s most-watched original film in its first four weeks of availability.

Since its June 2 premiere, Shooting Stars has remained the #1 original film every weekend on Peacock. Specific viewership data for the film isn’t available.

Peacock currently streams nine original films, including Praise This, They/Them, Meet Cute and Sick.

Directed by Chris Robinson and based on the book by LeBron James and Buzz Bissinger, Shooting Stars is the origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how James and his childhood friends become the No. 1 high school team in the country, launching James’ breathtaking career as a four-time NBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.

The cast of Shooting Stars includes Marquis “Mookie” Cook, Wood Harris, Caleb McLaughlin, Khalil Everage, Avery S. Willis,...

Have you missed LeBron since his Lakers were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs? Well, if so, you’re in luck. on Friday, June 2, Peacock premieres “Shooting Stars.” The film tells the story of James and his childhood friends from their time as the top high school basketball team in the country through his Hall of Fame career. Despite the fame and success that King James has had, his best friends from Akron St. Vincent/St. Mary High School have remained by his side. You can watch Shooting Stars with a subscription to Peacock.

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“Shooting Stars” is based on the book by LeBron James and the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Friday Night Lights”, Buzz Bissinger. Shooting Stars is the inspiring...

Practically since his career began, LeBron James has been not merely a great basketball player but a media industry generating a seemingly endless array of products.

The latest example is this new Peacock original film based on his 2009 memoir co-written with Buzz Bissinger (Friday Night Lights), recounting the story of his early years and friendship with his high school teammates known as the “Fab Four,” later expanded to become the “Fab Five.” The story was already told in the 2008 documentary More Than a Game, but that won’t stop the Goat’s fans from wanting to see this lovingly rendered adaptation that covers all the early career highlights, albeit sometimes in sanitized form.

The story begins with James (Marquis “Mookie” Cook, a top-ranked amateur basketball player making an impressive screen debut) playing in a youth league in Akron, Ohio, along with his three best friends: Lil Dru (Caleb McLaughlin, Stranger...

"He can win you a state championship - guaranteed." NBC's Peacock has revealed a main official trailer for a film titled Shooting Stars, a docu-drama event about LeBron's high school days. This looks way better than most are probably expecting. Based on the book by LeBron James & the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Friday Night Lights, Buzz Bissinger, Shooting Stars is the inspiring origin story of a legendary basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country. This early fete would launch James’s breathtaking career as a four-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The film stars Wood Harris, newcomer Marquis "Mookie" Cook as a young LeBron, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalie Paul, Algee Smith, with Dermot Mulroney, Khalil Everage, Sterling "Scoot" Henderson, Katlyn Nichol, and Avery S. Wills Jr. This looks crazy good!

"It's not how you start the game. It's how you finish." NBC's Peacock has revealed a first look teaser trailer for a film titled Shooting Stars, a docu-drama event about LeBron's high school days. Based on the book by LeBron James and the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Friday Night Lights, Buzz Bissinger, Shooting Stars is the inspiring origin story of a legendary basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country, launching James’s breathtaking career as a four-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The film stars Wood Harris, newcomer Marquis "Mookie" Cook as a young LeBron, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalie Paul, Algee Smith, with Dermot Mulroney, Khalil Everage, Sterling "Scoot" Henderson, Katlyn Nichol, and Avery S. Wills Jr. This reminds me of Ava DuVernary's Kaepernick series, mixing in the real...

Network: ABC

Episodes: 176 (half-hour)

Seasons: Eight

TV show dates: September 24, 2014 -- April 19, 2022

Series status: Ended

Performers include: Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Meacham, Jenifer Lewis, Peter Mackenzie, Deon Cole, August and Berlin Gross, and Katlyn Nichol.

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This family sitcom revolves around an African-American family who are living the American dream -- but that may be too much of a good thing for the family's dad.

Andre 'Dre' Johnson (Anthony Anderson) considers himself the family patriarch. When he looks at his life, he sees a beautiful wife and four kids living happily in their colonial home in the suburbs. But when he looks a little closer, have the trappings of success brought too much assimilation for...

We don't have to wonder if the Black-ish series will be cancelled or renewed by ABC this time around since it's already been announced that season eight is the end. Could the Johnson family return for a ninth season or a new series at some point in the future? Stay tuned.

A family comedy series, the Black-ish TV show stars Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Laurence Fishburne, Jenifer Lewis, Peter Mackenzie, Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, and Katlyn Nichol. Successful ad executive Dre Johnson (Anderson) and his wife, anesthesiologist Rainbow (Ross), want to give their children the best of life, as well as a strong foundation for a bright future. They're determined that those will include a strong sense of cultural identity and respect for their past. That's not always easy in...

Where will the Johnsons end up in the eighth and final season of the Black-ish TV show on ABC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Black-ish is cancelled or renewed for season nine. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the eighth season episodes of Black-ish here.

An ABC family comedy series, Black-ish stars Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Laurence Fishburne, Jenifer Lewis, Peter Mackenzie, Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, and Katlyn Nichol. Successful ad executive Dre Johnson (Anderson) and his wife, anesthesiologist Rainbow (Ross), want to give their...

Black-ish boss Kenya Barris was just hoping to get a show on the air when he first created the family comedy. Now in its final season, the ABC title starring Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross as the pillars of the Johnson family, has far exceeded his expectations.

“We wanted to say something that as much as we grew up loving the Cosby show, the Cosby show happened to be Black and we wanted to do a show that was absolutely, positively, outwardly Black,” Barris said during the comedy’s TCA panel on Tuesday. “I never in a million years imagined that it would become what it’s become. Our lives, and what we’ve done and how it’s allowed us all to grow into what it’s grown into.”

The comedy gave viewers an inside look into the comedic antics of the Johnson family, while also touching on larger,...

The Johnson residence is welcoming a very special visitor.

ABC announced Thursday that former First Lady Michelle Obama will guest-star in an upcoming episode of black-ish, which is set to return for its eighth and final season in early 2022. (An exact premiere date has not yet been announced.)

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“#blackish is going all out for the final season!” the series shared on Twitter.

Michelle Obama is set to make her mark on ABC’s Black-ish as the former First Lady is set for a guest star spot when the comedy returns for its eighth and final season in 2022.

The series, created and executive produced by Kenya Barris, will continue to tell stories that shine a light on current events through the lens of the Johnson family, including the global pandemic, voting, systemic racism, and the movement for social justice and equality.

She is set to appear as herself, however details about when she will drop by the Johnson’s world have not been revealed.

Black-ish stars include Anthony Anderson as Andre “Dre” Johnson, Trace Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson, Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson, Marcus Scribner as Andre Johnson Jr., Miles Brown as Jack Johnson, Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson, Laurence Fishburne as Pops, Jenifer Lewis as Ruby, Peter Mackenzie as Mr. Stevens,...

The CW Network announced two new variety specials: “The Black Pack: We Three Kings” and “The Black Pack: Excellence.” The former is set to debut Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. while the premiere of the latter will be announced at a later date.

Both specials star Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger and pay homage to the talent of the Rat Pack while celebrating excellence and camaraderie through varied musical performances while inciting audiences to sing along with the classic music. “The Black Pack: We Three Kings” is a holiday celebration of music, comedy and dance and “The Black Pack: Excellence” aims to celebrate Black excellence and culture with musical and dance performances that will feature special guests to commemorate Juneteenth. This special will also pay tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. and feature a new Juneteenth anthem.

Both specials are produced by Magic Lemonade and executive produced by Diggs, Shannon Stoeke and Rikki Hughes.

ABC has renewed comedy series “Black-ish” for an eighth and final season. Creator Kenya Barris first shared the news on social media on Friday.

“To All the people in the world I love, honor, respect and care for it is both exciting and bittersweet to share that black-ish been Renewed by ABC for it’s Eighth… and Final Season,” Barris wrote. “In this day and age it is rare to get to decide when your show should come to an end, and we are grateful along with ABC to be able to make this final season exactly what we’d hoped for – and to do it with the entire and Amazingly Stellar cast coming back to close this chapter out with us the right way!”

“This show has changed my life in so many ways and I am so proud of the conversations we’ve started along the way,” his post continued.

“Black-ish” has been renewed for Season 8 at ABC, which will also be the show’s last.

The announcement was made by series creator Kenya Barris on Friday. “To All the people in the world I love, honor, respect and care for it is both exciting and bittersweet to share that black-ish been Renewed by ABC for it’s Eighth… and Final Season,” Barris wrote in part on Instagram. “In this day and age it is rare to get to decide when your show should come to an end, and we are grateful along with ABC to be able to make this final season exactly what we’d hoped for – and to do it with the entire and Amazingly Stellar cast coming back to close this chapter out with us the right way!”

The series originally debuted on ABC in 2014 and has aired over 150 episodes at the time of this publishing.

As major record labels drill down on signing and breaking as many artists as possible, Cmnty Culture — a 1-year-old indie label, founded by eight-time Grammy-winning songwriter Philip Lawrence, A&r exec Malik Rasheed, and marketing executive Chief Johnson — wants to do the very opposite.

Cmnty’s goal is to cultivate a small but potent group of artists who believe in, as the label’s name suggests, community. While many other music companies are billing themselves as artist-first ventures these days, Cmnty promises that it’s deeply invested in the concept:...

All Rise continues to hand out series-regular promotions: Reggie Lee, who plays Head Deputy District Attorney Thomas Choi, is the latest cast member to be upped to full-time status for Season 2, our sister site Deadline reports. (Lee’s deal is for one year.)

The CBS drama previously promoted Lindsey Gort (aka defense lawyer Amy Quinn) and Audrey Corsa (Dda law clerk Samantha Powell). Additionally, as TVLine exclusively reported, Samantha Marie Ware (Glee) will recur during the upcoming season as Judge Lola Carmichael’s new law clerk, while Shalim Ortiz (Grand Hotel) will play a young photographer and political activist who...

Exclusive: We’ll be seeing more of Junior’s new girlfriend Olivia in the upcoming season of Black-ish. Katlyn Nichol, who guest-starred as the character in the Season 6 finale, is set as a series regular for the seventh season.

Nichol’s Olivia is a smart, confident college student. As she and Junior (Marcus Scribner) navigate their budding relationship in the midst of a pandemic, their social-distance dating comes with lots of surprises.

Wednesday’s season premiere takes us to the beginning of the global pandemic for the Johnsons. As a first responder, Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross) receives her family’s praise for her work, with Junior being her biggest fan. But over time, the family loses their enthusiasm, and Bow discovers someone in her house is breaking the quarantine lockdown rules. Meanwhile, Dre (Anthony Anderson) tries to convince everyone that he too is an essential worker, and is adjusting to...

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What's next in Don Cornelius' journey? Has the American Soul TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Bet? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of American Soul, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

Airing on the Bet cable channel, American Soul stars Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, and Christopher Jefferson. Season two guests include Big Boi, Ledisi, Melanie Fiona, Demetria McKinney, London Brown, Darius McCrary, Tone Bell, Yung Joc, D.C. Young Fly, Christopher B. Duncan, Kearran Giovanni, Alex Ball, and Hudson Thames. The series blends fictional and real-life people, places, and events, as it charts the rise...

The Soul Train series had a long and successful run on television. The American Soul TV show follows the story of that series and its creator. Will the Bet drama stay on the air long enough to tell the whole tale? Will American Soul be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.

A historical drama series, American Soul stars Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, and Christopher Jefferson. Season two guests include Big Boi, Ledisi, Melanie Fiona, Demetria McKinney, London Brown, Darius McCrary, Tone Bell, Yung Joc, D.C. Young Fly, Christopher B. Duncan, Kearran Giovanni, Alex Ball, and Hudson Thames. The series blends fictional and real-life people, places, and events, as it charts the rise of the cultural phenomenon of Soul Train. The story centers on creator and host Don Cornelius (Walls), and the Soul Train dancers, as they strive to make...

Is the second season of the American Soul TV show on Bet far out? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like American Soul is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the second season episodes of American Soul here.

A Bet drama series, American Soul stars Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, and Christopher Jefferson. Season two guests include Big Boi, Ledisi, Melanie Fiona, Demetria McKinney, London Brown, Darius McCrary, Tone Bell, Yung Joc, D.C. Young Fly, Christopher B. Duncan, Kearran Giovanni, Alex Ball, and Hudson Thames. The series blends fictional and real-life people, places, and events, as...

Vulture Watch

Is Soul Train still serving up love, peace, and soul? Has the American Soul TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Bet? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of American Soul, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

A Bet original drama from creators Devon Gregory and Jonathan Price, American Soul stars Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, Jelani Winston, and Christopher Jefferson. The series blends fictional and real-life people, places and events, as it charts the rise of the cultural phenomenon of Soul Train. The story centers on creator and host Don...

"You've forgotten who's the real star of the show." Bet just announced the premiere date for season two of American Soul.

The drama series blends fictional and real-life people, places, and events, as it charts the rise of the cultural phenomenon of Soul Train. The story centers on creator and host Don Cornelius (Sinqua Walls), and the Soul Train dancers, as they strive to make it in the racially charged Los Angeles of the ’70s. The cast also includes Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, Jelani Winston, and Christopher Jefferson.

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Exclusive: We’ll be seeing a slew of music industry icons and visionaries portrayed in the upcoming second season of American Soul, the Don Cornelius-infused period drama, set for premiere on Bet in 2020.

American Soul takes an unflinching look at the entrepreneur, his Soul Train dancers, crew and musicians in an unforgiving Hollywood in the 1970’s – how they work, play, rise and fall against the backdrop of Soul Train — “the hippest trip in America” and one of the most predominant television shows for African American culture.

Inspired by the personal trials and professional successes of a young, ambitious and troubled impressario Cornelius, season two of the period drama picks up two years later in 1975. As Don, played by Sinqua Walls, becomes a rising star, he continues to manage an assortment of spectacular talent that comes to his show, a shaky family life, personal health and perhaps most importantly, his own ego.

Are you digging the first season of the American Soul TV show on Bet? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like American Soul is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the American Soul season one episodes here. *Status update below.

A Bet historical drama from creators Devon Gregory and Jonathan Price, American Soul stars Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, Jelani Winston, and Christopher Jefferson. The series blends fictional and real-life people, places and events, as it charts the rise of the cultural phenomenon of Soul Train. The story centers on creator and host Don Cornelius (Walls), and the Soul Train dancers,...

Although Bet runs a lot of non-scripted and acquired series, the cable network likes to keep a toe in the original scripted pool too. Enter the American Soul TV show. The 1970s historical series has a good beat, but can the first season make the Nielsen ratings dance? Will American Soul be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.

A Bet original drama from creators Devon Gregory and Jonathan Price, American Soul stars Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, Jelani Winston, and Christopher Jefferson. The series blends fictional and real-life people, places and events, as it charts the rise of the cultural phenomenon of Soul Train. The story centers on creator and host Don Cornelius (Walls), and the Soul Train dancers, as they strive to make it in the racially charged Los Angeles of the '70s.

If you enjoy the American Soul TV show, this will be music to your ears. The Bet cable channel has renewed the drama for a second season.

An original drama from creators Devon Gregory and Jonathan Price, American Soul stars Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, Jelani Winston, and Christopher Jefferson. The series blends fictional and real-life people, places and events, as it charts the rise of the cultural phenomenon of Soul Train. The story centers on creator and host Don Cornelius (Walls), and the Soul Train dancers, as they strive to make it in the racially charged Los Angeles of the ’70s. Read More…...

Boomerang will be coming back.

Bet announced on Tuesday that it has renewed its follow-up to the 1992 feature film as well as American Soul, both for Season 2.

“Making Boomerang has been one of the highlights of my career,” executive producer Lena Waithe said in a statement, “and the positive feedback we’ve gotten from fans and critics has been so validating. I’m beyond excited to dive even deeper into these characters’ lives in Season 2.”

Boomerang centers on Simone Graham, daughter Marcus Graham and Angela Lewis (played in the movie by Eddie Murphy and series Ep Halle Berry), and Bryson Broyer (son of Jaqueline Broyer,...

Bet has renewed two of its freshman series for a second season, the Viacom network announced on Tuesday.

“Boomerang,” Lena Waithe’s TV sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, and the period drama “American Soul” have both been renewed for another outing at the network ahead of their respective season finales this week and next.

Executive produced by Waithe and original star Halle Berry, “Boomerang” is set 25 years after the events of the Eddie Murphy-Robin Givens romantic comedy. The sequel series, which centers on the original casts’ children as young marketing professionals trying to step out of their parents’ shadows, is set to wrap its 10-episode first season on Tuesday, April 9.

“Making Boomerang has been one of the highlights of my career and the positive feedback we’ve gotten from fans and critics has been so validating. I’m beyond excited to dive even deeper into...

Bet announced today that the subversive relationship comedy Boomerang is coming back around for a new season while the groovin’ Don Cornelius-infused period drama American Soul will also return to the network with some new dance moves.

The news comes ahead of the season finale of American Soul which will air at 9 pm Et/Pt and be followed by a special episode of Boomerang written by Jenny Lee and Emmy award winner Lena Waithe, who serves as executive producer of the series alongside Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry.

“Bet Networks is so proud to be the television home for the compelling scripted series, Boomerang and American Soul,” said Scott Mills, President, Bet Networks. “Our continued partnership demonstrates Bet’s commitment to the elevation of creative and authentic storytelling that viewers expect from the brand.”

Based on the iconic ’90s romantic comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Berry and produced by Paramount Television,...

Network: Bet.

Episodes: Ongoing (hour).

Seasons: Ongoing.

TV show dates: February 5, 2019 — present.

Series status: Has not been cancelled.

Performers include: Sinqua Walls, Kelly Price, Jason Dirden, Iantha Richardson, Katlyn Nichol, Jelani Winston, Christopher Jefferson, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Bobby Brown, K. Michelle, Gabrielle Dennis, and McKinley Freeman.

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From creators Devon Gregory and Jonathan Price, the American Soul TV show is a 1970s historical drama which blends fictional and real-life people, places and events, as it charts the rise of a true cultural phenomenon -- the TV series, Soul Train. The story delves into what it took to launch the first nationally syndicated show featuring African American music and dance.

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There ain’t no mountain high enough to keep us from getting to these pictures of Destiny’s Child alum Michelle Williams as a young Diana Ross in Bet’s upcoming “Soul Train” series, aptly titled, “American Soul.”

On Thursday, People published the first look images of Williams, of Destiny’s Child fame, dressed to look like the now-74-year-old Motown icon way back in the day.

In one shot (seen below), Williams is wearing a sparkly red dress and cutting a rug with Sinqua Walls, who stars on the Bet series as Don Cornelius, the host and producer of “Soul Train,” who tries to convince Ross to come on his show.

Also Read: 'American Soul': Bet's 'Soul Train' Series Finds Its Diana Ross and Tina Turner

But Ross’ story is not the only one that will be told on “American Soul.”

Gabrielle Dennis will play Tina Turner,...

Bet’s “American Soul,” the upcoming series about the life and career of “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius, has found its Diana Ross and Tina Turner.

The Viacom-owned network has cast Michelle Williams, of Destiny’s Child fame, to play the legendary Ross, who is courted by Cornelius to come on his show. Meanwhile, Gabrielle Dennis will play Tina Turner, who, at the time of the series, is enjoying a hugely successful career with her then-husband Ike as they perform “Proud Mary” on “Soul Train.” McKinley Freeman will play Ike.

Dennis, who played Whitney Houston in Bet’s “The Bobby Brown Story,” will be joined by Brown himself on the series, who play soul singer Rufus Thomas, best known for his classic “Do the Funky Chicken.”

Also Read: Bobby Brown Promotes 'The Bobby Brown Story' at Hotel Where Whitney Houston Died: 'The Spirit of My Ex-Wife is...

Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams, Bobby Brown, Gabrielle Dennis, McKinley Freeman and K. Michelle are joining the guest star lineup in Bet’s American Soul, the series based on the life and career of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius, from Jesse Collins Entertainment. American Soul is set to premiere with back-to-back episodes on February 5 at 9 Pm Et/Pt on Bet in the U.S., before rolling out globally across Bet International’s linear channels in the UK, France, South Africa and South Korea, beginning February 7.

Grammy-winning singer and actress Williams will play the legendary Diana Ross. Ross is impressed by Don Cornelius, who is courting her to appear on his new show, but she hasn’t quite decided if she will accept his offer yet. Brown portrays soul singer Rufus Thomas, known for the classic soul song “Do the Funky Chicken.