News

Arrow star Stephen Amell stepped right into his heroic alter-ego, Oliver Queen, when he crafted a genius plan that raised over $800,000 for charity. Known for portraying the vigilante archer on screen, Amell took his heroics beyond the small screen, leveraging his fanbase and star power for real-world good.

Stephen Amell from Arrow | Credits: Warner Bros. Television

Through clever campaigns, he proved that his commitment to making a difference was as sharp as an arrow. This impressive fundraising effort turned Amell into a real-life Green Arrow, with fans and charities alike reaping the benefits of his remarkable generosity and creativity.

Stephen Amell’s ‘Sinceriously’ Campaign: How Arrow’s Star Raised Over $800K for Charity Stephen Amell from Arrow | Credits: Warner Bros. Television

Arrow star Stephen Amell went full Oliver Queen mode when he devised a brilliant campaign that raised over $800,000 for charity.

Back in 2015, he took to social media, calling on...

Note: This story contains spoilers from the “Brilliant Minds” series premiere.

“Brilliant Minds” introduces Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, a neurologist whose unique life and skillset is loosely drawn from the acclaimed Oliver Sacks — down to the complex relationships laid out the NBC procedural’s pilot.

“It’s a contemporary version of that character, but it’s not biographical,” showrunner Michael Grassi told TheWrap. “Oliver Sacks lived such a … robust, incredible life and to have that as inspiration, and as a jumping off point has been so helpful … to build this really fascinating character at the center of our medical show.”

Pulling from access to two of Sack’s books — “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” — Grassi drew from Sacks’ prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, to craft Oliver’s character. The cognitive disorder, which is revealed in the premiere episode,...

“Ginny & Georgia” has added Ty Doran and Noah Lamanna to its Season 3 cast. Doran and Lamanna will join the Netflix drama series’ existing cast as recurring characters. The show stars Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry as the titular mother-daughter duo, Ginny and Georgia.

Doran, best known for appearing in “Manifest,” is set to play Wolfe, a laid-back guy in Ginny’s poetry class who doesn’t particularly like poetry. Lamanna, who can be seen in “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” and “Beacon 23,” joins the cast as Tris, a friend of Marcus (Felix Mallard) and Silver, who is described as a “super smart” skateboarder who also serves as a peer tutor.

The news comes as “Ginny & Georgia” wraps production on its third season, for which further details are set to be released at a later date.

In addition to Howey, Gentry and Mallard, “Ginny & Georgia” features a...

Exclusive: Canadian actress Samora Smallwood has launched her own production company, Hold One Entertainment. The indie debuts with a greenlight from Bell Fibe’s streaming channel TV1, a rom-com series called Coming Home.

Smallwood will star and make her directorial debut in the show, which is billed as an adult coming-of-age story “that explores the humorous and poignant realities of returning to one’s roots while striving to build a future in the art.” Inspired by Smallwood’s personal experiences, it will explore the spaces between her small hometown and Hollywood.

Cast also includes Robert Ifedi (Madam Cj Walker, What We Do in the Shadows), Tommy James Murphy (Last Resort), Kevin Hanchard (Hudson & Rex, Orphan Black), Karen LeBlanc (Ginny & Georgia, Lovecraft Country) and Paula Brancati (Slasher, Degrassi: The Next Generation).

Filming will begin in the fall in Grimsby, Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. Hold One produces alongside Kalkaden Productions and RavinMurph Pictures.

Francine Pascal, the author best known for creating hit teen book series “Sweet Valley High,” has died. She was 92.

Pascal died on Sunday in New York, the New York Times reports. The cause of death was lymphoma Pascal’s daughter, Laurie Wenk-Pascal, told the newspaper.

“Sweet Valley High” debuted in 1983 after a friend remarked to Pascal there was no teen version of 1980s soap “Dallas.” Pascal was reportedly inspired to create the series, about blonde Californian twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, immediately. The books went on to spawn hundreds of sequels and spin-offs detailing the twins at different ages, ranging from middle school to college. There were also some wackier books which saw the twins mixed up in murders and even supernatural events.

Only the first 12 books were written by Pascal although she wrote most of the outlines for the others. A TV adaptation of the books ran for four...

“CW Forever” and “CW Gold” are offered through Amazon’s free streaming platform, Freevee. (Graphic by The Desk)

Nexstar Media Group’s CW Network has launched its latest free, ad-supported streaming television (Fast) channels through Amazon’s Fast platform, Freevee.

The channels — CW Gold and CW Forever — were quietly added to Freevee last week, The Desk can confirm. It marks the latest effort by the CW Network to build out its Fast business since broadcaster Nexstar acquired a majority stake in the network two years ago.

Distribution terms of the deal between the CW Network and Amazon were not available. The two channels were not initially offered through the CW Network’s own Fast platform — which recently became available through the CW app for Apple TV and iPhones — but the channels appeared on the web version of the CW Fast platform a few hours after this story was first published.

Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from the Season 6 finale of The CW’s All American and the Season 3 premiere of All American: Homecoming.

There are some shakeups happening in the All American universe.

Season 6 of the flagship series ended Monday night with the departure of its star Daniel Ezra, who has led the show as Spencer James for six seasons. With Ezra gone, the show will be taking a new direction that returns to its high school roots, focusing on telling the stories of some newly introduced younger characters.

That doesn’t necessarily mean that the entire original cast is taking a backseat. As the show is making this transition, showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll recognizes “you don’t want to do a clean sweep.”

With Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) taking a coaching position at South Crenshaw and Laura gifting her house to he and Layla (Greta Onieogou), it’s...

Andrea Lewis is looking back on starring alongside Hilary Duff in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cadet Kelly and the film’s newfound resonance.

In the 2002 film, Duff portrays Kelly Collins, who is forced by her new stepfather to enroll in the George Washington Military School as a means of teaching her discipline. While she struggles to adjust to the new environment and has a rival in her commanding officer (Christy Carlson Romano), Duff’s Kelly befriends Carla (Lewis).

When reflecting on the role in the beloved Disney film, Lewis said she was “very excited” for the project.

“I loved Disney Channel, loved Even Stevens, loved Lizzie McGuire … I was a [The] Famous Jett Jackson fanatic. I loved the content,” she told People magazine. “So when the movie came in — and I guess this is me revealing something about myself — because I was an actor as a kid, I would more so look at the basics.

Mistletoe Murders is the latest fiction podcast to get the TV treatment — but it won’t be podcast star Cobie Smulders bringing Emily Lane to the small screen.

Grey’s Anatomy vet Sarah Drew has landed the role of Emily in a series adaptation underway at Hallmark Media, according to our sister site Deadline. The series will premiere Thursday, Oct. 31 on streaming service Hallmark+; get more info here.

More from TVLineTVLine Items: Platonic Adds SNL Vets, Bold and the Beautiful Return and MoreEllen DeGeneres' Netflix Comedy Special, About Getting 'Kicked Out of Show Business,' Unveils New TrailerTVLine Items: William Fichtner Joins Anne Rice Series,...

Mistletoe Murders is the latest fiction podcast to get the TV treatment — but it won’t be podcast star Cobie Smulders bringing Emily Lane to the small screen.

Grey’s Anatomy vet Sarah Drew has landed the role of Emily in a series adaptation underway at Hallmark Media, according to our sister site Deadline.

More from TVLineJana Kramer Teases Lifetime's First-Ever Christmas Movie Sex Scene: 'It's Pushing Limits'Sarah Drew to Headline Hallmark Movie Guiding Emily - Eric McCormack to Voice Guide Dog (Exclusive)Hallmark's The Way Home, Starring Andie MacDowell and Chyler Leigh, Sets Premiere Date - Watch the Trailer...

In an unsurprising but nonetheless thrilling development, Drake has once again conquered the music world. This time, he’s captured the number one spot on the global charts with his latest hit, “Family Matters.” Making a spectacular debut, the track has racked up nearly 15 million views on YouTube within its first week alone, asserting its success unequivocally. Known for his unique blend of provocation, rhythm, and a distinctive persona, Drake continues to solidify his standing in the music industry with “Family Matters.”

About Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, is a multifaceted Canadian talent excelling as a singer, rapper, and actor. Born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Canada, Drake initially gained public attention with his acting role as Jimmy Brooks on the teen drama series “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” However, it was his foray into music that catapulted him into international stardom.

Drake burst onto the music scene with...

Nina Dobrev is no stranger to turning heads on and off the screen. Her talent knows no bounds, from iconic roles in hit series like The Vampire Diaries to her captivating performances in blockbuster films.

Nina Dobrev showcases her versatile fashion sense across events in 2024, from a camel-toned playsuit at Paris Fashion Week to a shimmering cutout dress at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, an elegant black Tory Burch at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, to a laid-back monochrome look with lace-up detailing at the Revolve Festival (Credit: Instarimages)

But it’s not just her acting prowess that has fans buzzing – her mastery of monochrome looks consistently captures attention and steals the spotlight.

At the 7th Annual Revolve Festival, held during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Nina Dobrev once again proved why she’s a fashion icon in her own right.

Revolve Festival’s 7th Annual Fashion,...

April began with showers, plus a tiny regional earthquake on the East Coast, but that didn’t keep anyone away from theaters, even if it was a slower weekend than much of March. Read on for the weekend box office report.

There was little surprise that Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” would win its second weekend at #1. Despite dropping 60% from its fantastic opening weekend, it still was able to take first place with an estimated $31.7 million to bring its total to $135 million after crossing the $100 million mark in its first week. It also passed the $361 million mark globally, with another $59.3 million grossed overseas this weekend.

The weekend offered two new wide releases in Dev Patel‘s directorial debut, the action-thriller “Monkey Man,” and 20th Century’s horror prequel “The First Omen,” the former released into 3,029 theaters vs. “The First Omen’s” 3,375 theaters. “Monkey Man” came into the...

Exclusive: Kevin Alves (Yellowjackets) has landed a recurring role in Netflix’s eight-episode comedy series No Good Deed from creator Liz Feldman (Dead to Me), Deadline has learned.

The actor plays Nate, the strait-laced, hard-edged son of Mikey (Denis Leary), with whom he has a strained relationship. As previously announced, Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow lead the cast, which also includes Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu, Leary and O-t Fagbenle.

No Good Deed is a half-hour, dark comedy that follows three very different families vying to buy the very same 1920s Spanish-style villa that they think will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a total nightmare.

Feldman serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum for Gloria Sanchez Productions, Christie Smith, and Silver Tree, who will direct the pilot and additional episodes.

Here’s How Much Drake & Kendrick Lamar Are Worth! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J Cole are known as hip-hop’s Big Three, but Lamar feels differently. He has allegedly taken a jibe at the other two members. The artists will battle it out on stage or in music videos, but today, we will compare their estimated net worths. Both Lamar and the Hotline Bling crooner are well-established personalities in the music world and have impressive fortunes, but who has more wealth? Scroll below to find out.

About Kendrick Lamar & his earnings-

Kendrick Lamar was born in 1987 in California’s Compton to Kenneth Duckworth, a former hustler who worked at KFC, and Paula Oliver, a hairdresser. Famous basketball player Nick Young and rapper Baby Keem are Lamar’s cousins. He took on the stage name K Dot in high school and started doing freestyling for his peers. A...

On Hallmark Channel’s The Way Home, Kat has finally found her long-missing brother, Jacob. But he’s not the little boy that she remembers.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Way Home Season 2 Episodes 1-5.]

Kris Holden-Ried and Spencer Macpherson in ‘The Way Home’ Season 2 | ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks

When Jacob (Remy Smith) disappeared two decades ago, he was just eight years old. His family has been searching for him ever since. Now, Kat (Chyler Leigh) has located him — in 1814. In The Way Home Season 2, Kat time travels back to the 19th century to find Jacob and, she hopes, bring him home. But things get significantly more complicated when she learns that Jacob is now an adult. After slipping into the pond on the Landry farm, Jacob was transported back in time. He’s been there ever since, and over the years has grown from a child into a man.

Who is this new, adult version of Jacob? Kat...

Vanessa Morgan isn’t saying goodbye to The CW any time soon. After spending over six years portraying Southside Serpent Toni Topaz on the network’s quirky Archie Comics-inspired teen drama Riverdale, the actress has found a home on a new CW series: Wild Cards.

The Canadian-American series, which is co-produced with CBS and currently airs weekly, is part crime-solving procedural, part comedy, and part will-they/won’t-they? romance. Morgan stars as Max Mitchell, a clever and charismatic con artist who teams up with no-nonsense cop Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) to solve crimes in exchange for staying out of jail.

At the 2024 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Morgan — who’s previously appeared on shows like Finding Carter, Degrassi: The Next Generation, A.N.T. Farm, and The Shannara Chronicles — described her Wild Cards character Max as a “dream role.” “I would say every kind of role prepared me for this one,...

Robbie Amell, born in Toronto on the cusp of the digital revolution, has risen through the ranks of Hollywood with a quiet tenacity often overlooked by glitzier narratives. From his early modeling days at the age of six to captivating audiences as Stephen Jameson in The CW’s ‘The Tomorrow People’, Amell’s journey reflects a blend of talent and continuous transformation, making his career a fertile ground for exploration.

Robbie Amell

In unmasking the man behind the roles, this article delves into the less known facets of Robbie Amell’s life—from his stage beginnings and career-defining performances to personal pursuits and off-screen ventures. Each revelation affords a new perspective on Amell, who not only shines in front of the camera but also takes pride in his work as an executive producer and his commitment to his personal life.

Early Life and Beginnings

Robbie Amell’s entry into the world of acting began early,...

In 2004, Degrassi: The Next Generation aired what would become their most controversial episode with “Accidents Will Happen,” which premiered in Canada in two parts on January 26 and February 9, 2004. However, the episode would not see the light of day on Degrassi’s U.S. network, The N, for another two years. This sparked outrage among Degrassi fans and confusion among the show’s stars, who couldn’t understand why, out of every sensitive topic Degrassi had touched upon, the storyline in “Accidents Will Happen” was too much for America to handle.

“Degrassi” fans have a reason to celebrate: a three-part documentary series is in the works about the iconic Canadian teen soap.

Featuring behind-the-scenes footages and interviews, the docu-series promises to “dive into ‘Degrassi’ lore and the teenage experience with its creators, cast, crew and fans, as well as generations of filmmakers influenced by the franchise’s 40-year legacy.” It is set to be produced by family entertainment producer WildBrain (which owns the “Degrassi” franchise) with fellow Canadian production company Peacock Alley.

Originally created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979, “Degrassi” has been a touchstone for teens and young adults for over four decades, reflecting their experiences of adolescence and tackling hard-hitting storylines such as teen pregnancy, racism, AIDS and child abuse.

The show launched the careers of a number of well-known names including recording artist Drake, Raymond Ablack (“Ginny & Georgia”), Nina Dobrev (“Vampire Diaries”), Shenae Grimes (“90210”) and...

Gear up for a new season of Amazon’s breakout action hit Reacher, which is based on the popular novels by Lee Child that served as the basis for Tom Cruise’s attempted franchise, Jack Reacher. Although Cruise’s film adaptation was able to capitalize with the sequel, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Prime Video’s Reacher series aimed to stick closer to the novels and presents a new case for each season. For example, major characters from season one, like Roscoe and Oscar Finlay, will not play prominent roles in this season. Prime Video has just released the teaser for tomorrow’s premiere for the trailer to season 2 of the Alan Ritchson-starring drama.

According to ScreenRant, “Reacher season 2 will be based on Child’s book Bad Luck and Trouble, the 11th book in the ongoing series. In the book, Reacher is contacted by someone from his former military unit,...

Drake, 36, has faced skepticism over the years for his friendship with “Stranger Things” actress Millie Bobby Brown, 19. On new track “Another Late Night,” Drake fires back at those who side-eye the rapper befriending a then-13-year-old Brown after first meeting in Australia back in 2017.

“My bank account is magnolia, Milly rockin’, ayy / Weirdos in my comments talkin’ ’bout some Millie Bobby, look / Bring them jokes up to the gang, we get to really flockin,'” Drake raps, transitioning from a reference to Playboy Carti’s track “Magnolia” into one about Brown. He brings a threatening tone to those who’d question their friendship, continuing, “Or send a finger to your mama in some FedEx boxes / Open up that s–t, it’s jaw droppin’, really shockin’, ayy.”

Drake and Brown’s friendship goes back years, including appearing together at a Golden Globes party in 2018. She was also one of a...

We’ve transitioned from a very 6 God summer to an Aubrey Graham autumn with Drake’s massive It’s All a Blur tour coming to an end (sort of) ahead of the release of his seventh studio album, For All the Dogs. The album was actually slated for last month, and while he’s said canceling shows would have helped him get closer to that deadline, he’d rather continue the concerts. His trek across North America, assisted by 21 Savage, began with 54 scheduled dates kinda wraps this weekend in his hometown of Toronto,...

Lea Thompson and Stacey Farber shined in the new mystery series, The Spencer Sisters. The series combined light-hearted crime drama with family angst well.

The Spencer Sisters Season 1 Episode 1 introduced both Darby and Victoria Spencer and hinted at why they had been estranged.

As an introductory chapter, the series did a decent job previewing the issues our leading ladies may have and what motivated them to go into the private investigation business together.

The Spencer Sisters was similar to many of Canada's other breezy procedurals, where private investigators solve crimes, typically bloodless ones, with plenty of humor sprinkled in. It reminded me of Private Eyes, which made sense since Alan McCullough created and produced both series.

The CW was fortunate to pick this series up since programming was lacking this fall during the strike. It fits right in with their programming, and both actresses have a massive fanbase.

There is much to discuss,...

Have you missed the radiant redheads Lea Thompson and Stacey Farber on TV?

Lea Thompson led Caroline and the City and Switched at Birth, and Farber portrayed the fan-favorite Ellie Nash in Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Now, the two are teamed up in The Spencer Sisters, a one-hour charming procedural where mother and daughter Victoria and Darby Spencer solve cases as Pi's.

On The Spencer Sisters Season 1 Episode 1, we learn about the complicated mother-daughter issues and how they'll work together when one of Darby's friends is accused of plagiarism.

Check out the spoilers before for The Spencer Sisters Season 1 Episode 1.

The Prodigal Daughter Returns

The official trailer teases that Darby's life fell apart at work, and she learned her boyfriend cheated on her.

Since her best friend Zane won't let her stay with him, she has nowhere else to go but her estranged mom's, Victoria's house.

Darby has no plans...

Shay Mitchell is one of the most beautiful and talented actresses working in the film and TV industry. The Canadian actress made her acting debut with the hit teen comedy series Degrassi: The Next Generation in 2009. She became a household name after she got the role of Emily Fields in the hit teen mystery thriller series Pretty Little Liars. So, if you love Mitchell’s performances here are the best movies and TV shows starring Shay Mitchell that should be on your watchlist.

7. Velma (Max) Credit – Max

Synopsis: Velma is an adult animated comedy series telling the origin story of Velma Dinkley, the unsung and under appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang. This original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers.

6. The Possession of Hannah Grace (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures

Synopsis: A shocking exorcism spirals out of control,...

Drake got very philosophical in an Instagram video posted Wednesday after being was asked what his biggest fear is.

“I’ve never really had a good answer for it, but my answer was that all this is for nothing. Kind of the idea that like, one day life ends and it just all goes black,” the rapper explained in the video. “And I guess that question like, sent me, you know, obviously deep into a spiral of thought. And it makes me think about my life and how surreal it feels at times.”

He proceeded to reflect on a life-changing audition he had for a TV show when he was “13 or 14.”

“I go back to this day when I was like 13 or 14. I had an audition for a TV show that ultimately shaped my life and before my audition, I went to this kid’s house and I – out of,...

Multi-time Grammy winner Drake has been in a reflective mood as of late and has even been wondering whether his whole career is just one big weed-induced dream. Promoting his It Was All a Blur tour with 21 Savage, which kicked off at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday (July 5) night, the rapper-singer posted a voice memo on Instagram, opening up about his journey to superstardom. In the memo, a contemplative Drake admitted that he got high before auditioning for Degrassi: The Next Generation, the Canadian television show which helped launch his career. “Someone asked me the other night what my biggest fear is, and I’ve never really had a good answer for it, but my answer was that all this is for nothing. Kind of the idea that, like, one day, life ends, and it just all goes black,” Drake said at the start of the clip. View...

Drake has just dropped a a little-known fact about how he landed his role in “Degrassi: The Next Generation” back in the day.

In a new video he shared on YouTube, Drake revealed that he’s been delving into some very philosophical and existential thinking of late.

“Someone asked me the other night what my biggest fear is,” Drake began.

Read More: Drake Goes Barbiecore Mode With Pink Nail Polish

“And I’ve never really had a good answer for it, but my answer was that all this is for nothing. Kind of the idea that like, one day life ends and it just all goes black. And I guess that question like, sent me, you know, obviously deep into a spiral of thought. And it makes me think about my life and how surreal it feels at times. I go back to this day when I was like, 13 or 14,” he continued.

While teen dramas talking about serious subject matters is more common these days than they used to be, back when Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001-2015) — just one of several series in the franchise — was on, that wasn’t the case. And when TV Insider recently spoke with Jake Epstein (who starred as Craig Manning across Seasons 2-8) about his latest Hallmark movie, The Wedding Contract, we had to have him look back at his time on the show. “At the time, you never know what kind of impact something you’re in is going to have. And when I was doing Degrassi, I mean, it felt really special and authentic. I loved the character that I was playing,” he shared. “It’s only really been in years after that I’ve really realized that a lot of those stories meant a lot to a lot of people who are maybe...

Drake has announced that he’s adding 15 more shows to his It’s All a Blur tour with 21 Savage. The tour will begin in June and go through October.

Last year, Drake dropped Honestly, Nevermind and Her Loss, his collaborative album with 21 Savage.

The Canadian rapper first gained popularity by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. In music, he became well-known for singing and adding R&b influences to his rapping. This resulted in the success of his first three albums, propelling him to the top of the charts.

Drake It’S All A Blur Concert Setlist

Drake has continued to explore different music genres, infusing dancehall in Views (2016) and house in Honestly, Nevermind (2022). He has won numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards and a record 34 Billboard Music Awards.

>Get Drake Concert Tickets Now!

While he has done one-off performances in the past couple of years,...

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Jake Epstein (@officialjakeepstein)

Jake Epstein and Vanessa Smythe are parents! The couple, who wed in 2018, announced the news on Instagram on June 14. "I wanted to introduce you to our new little guy. . . This is Miles August Epstein. Born May 25, 2023," Epstein wrote.

Epstein, who rose to fame as Craig on the hit teen series "Degrassi," continued, "I'm in total awe of his mama and how she is transforming into this amazing new mum before my eyes. He's only been on this planet for 18 days and it feels like I've landed in this new alternate reality of life. Being a parent. It's wild. I'm on no sleep but I couldn't love this little cuddler, music lover and pooper more." He finished it, "Welcome to the world my guy. . ."

Smythe, who is also an actor, shared the news in a separate post, writing, "On May 25 at 4:59pm,...

Updated: Netflix has renewed Ginny & Georgia, starring Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry, for a third and fourth season. Sarah Glinski (Degrassi: The Next Generation) has been named showrunner for the upcoming seasons. She replaces Debra J. Fisher, who served as showrunner on the first two seasons.

Given Ginny & Georgia’s very strong performance and very appealing economics, the two-season order is not a surprise; Netflix has done it on other series with similar pedigree, including Virgin River.

What is surprising was the four-month wait for a series of that level of ratings success to be renewed. According to sources, the pickup was done awhile ago but held for Netflix’s upfront.

As for the showrunner change, there had been rumors about friction between Fisher and Ginny & Georgia creator Sarah Lampert. By April, there was speculation that Fisher would be departing the series.

Glinski’s hire also is...

Netflix is keeping Ginny & Georgia — one of its most popular series of 2023 to date — around for a while.

The streamer has picked up two more seasons of the mother-daughter dramedy starring Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry. The renewal will take Ginny & Georgia through its fourth season. Along with the pickup, the series has also tapped a new showrunner in Sarah Glinski (Degrassi: The Next Generation). Glinski, who was hired before the Writers Guild of America began its strike, will take over for Debra J. Fisher, who ran the first two seasons.

The show’s second season, released Jan. 5, ended on a cliff-hanger. Fisher told The Hollywood Reporter that based on the ending, “season three is going to be a big roller coaster.” She also noted that when she and series creator Sarah Lampert pitched the show, they did so with four seasons in mind.

Season two of Ginny & Georgia...

This article contains spoilers up to and including Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies Season 1 Episode 6.

If Niamh Wilson carries herself like a showbiz veteran, it's because she is. The Canadian wunderkind has been working in the entertainment industry since age five.

Wilson is currently lighting up our screens as rival-turned-romantic interest to Cynthia (Ari Notartomaso) in Paramount+'s Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies. We discussed the impact of Lydia and Cynthia's unlikely romance and reflected on Wilson's already impressive career.

When I remark on the beauty of the vibrant work of art on the wall behind her, Wilson announces that she painted it herself. It's hardly surprising -- the 26-year-old acts, sings, dances, directs, and writes. Is there anything she can't do?

"I'm terrible at sports!" Wilson admits.

Unlike her character Lydia, Wilson wasn't a typical theatre kid in high school.

"I acted [in film and television] throughout my entire school career...

Drake has announced a 2023 North American tour with 21 Savage. The It’s All a Blur Tour will begin in June and go through September.

Last year, Drake dropped Honestly, Nevermind and Her Loss, his collaborative album with 21 Savage.

While he has done one-off performances in the past couple of years, this tour is Drake’s first concert series since 2019. Because of this, there is no available setlist.

>Get Drake Concert Tour Tickets Now!

The Canadian rapper first gained popularity by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. In music, he became well-known for singing and adding R&b influences to his rapping. This resulted in the success of his first three albums, propelling him to the top of the charts.

Drake has continued to explore different music genres, infusing dancehall in Views (2016) and house in Honestly, Nevermind (2021). He has won numerous awards, including five...

Exclusive: An attorney for Forbes March, the former star of such soaps as One Life to Live and All My Children who was arrested earlier this month in New York State for the alleged theft of used cooking oil, has responded to the charge in an exclusive statement to Deadline saying that March operates a legitimate oil collection service and that a “poorly marked and seemingly abandoned” container was mistaken for one of the containers legally serviced by March’s company.

“While not readily apparent to Forbes that day due to the poor markings,” reads the statement released by attorney Jared K. Hart, “one of the containers in fact allegedly belonged to Buffalo Biodiesel. Approximately 90 gallons of oil, only a portion of the oil collected that evening, allegedly came from the Biodiesel container that appeared abandoned and contained mostly dirty rainwater that would later have to be separated out.

“There...

Forbes March, a former soap actor who did stints on One Life to Live, All My Children and As the World Turns, was arrested in Hudson County, New York, earlier this month and charged with grand larceny for the alleged theft of used cooking oil from a diner.

The cooking oil has an estimated value of more than $1,000, according to the Ulster Police Department, and allegedly was siphoned by March and a second man, Oscar Guardado, from a storage container owned by a company called Buffalo Biodiesel. The tank was located behind Michael’s Diner, an Ulster restaurant.

The two men, who were released following their arrests, are expected to answer the charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree in the Town of Ulster Court at a later date.

Used cooking oil can be used to manufacture biofuels, and theft has been on the rise throughout the Northeast region in...

Alan Ritchson can be seen this summer adding his muscles to Vin Diesel’s Fast X, but the hulking actor is also back for season 2 of his breakout role in Reacher for Prime Video. According to Deadline, Ritchson is joined this season by Serinda Swan (Coroner), Ferdinand Kingsley (Sandman) and Rory Cochrane (Winning Time).

In addition, this season will also feature Domenick Lombardozzi (Magnum P.I.), along with Luke Bilyk (DeGrassi: The Next Generation), Dean McKenzie (Shooter), Edsson Morales (Black Summer), Andres Collantes (Two Sentence Horror Stories), Shannon Kook-Chun (The 100), Ty Victor Olsson (Supernatural), Josh Blacker (See), and Al Sapienza (Coroner). Maria Stren is also set to return, as previously announced, to play Frances Neagley and Shaun Sipos will play David O’Donnell.

The character descriptions for the new cast reads (via Deadline):

Swan has been cast as Karla Dixon. Along with O’Donnell, Dixon served with Reacher in the...

Hollywood typically casts 20-something actors as teens, primarily due to labor laws. The Vampire Diaries was no different, with most of the cast members in their early to mid-20s when the teen drama began. By the time Tvd ended after eight seasons, its actors had aged. Ian Somerhalder was one of the oldest on the show, so how old was he while on The Vampire Diaries?

Ian Somerhalder’s age when he appeared in ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Ian Somerhalder of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ in 2015 | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Somerhalder swooped in as the brooding and impulsive Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries in June 2009. The star was 30 when he began playing a character over a century old. But Damon had become a vampire at 25, hence his youthful appearance. That’s five years younger than Somerhalder when he debuted as the character.

The actor appeared in all eight seasons...

As many actors know, fame can mean getting recognized by fans at any point — even in situations where they’d rather not be recognized. Ginny & Georgia star Sara Waisglass experienced this once, and she took to TikTok recently to share the story. Unfortunately for Waisglass, the fan encounter happened during a “very intimate” check-up at a doctor’s office.

‘Ginny & Georgia’ star Sara Waisglass | Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Netflix How Sara Waisglass landed the role of Max

Waisglass stars as Maxine “Max” Baker in Ginny & Georgia on Netflix. The teenage twin of Marcus Baker (Felix Mallard) becomes Ginny Miller’s (Antonia Gentry) first friend in Wellsbury, Massachusetts. Max is full of energy and has a flair for dramatics. She also tends to be a little narcissistic, which has caused frustration for many fans and even Waisglass herself. However, Max’s huge heart has also made many...

Drake first entered the public eye as an actor on the hit Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. In the mid-2000s, Drake transitioned his career from TV to music as he launched a career as a rapper with the mixtapes Room For Improvement and Comeback Season. In the decade-plus since then, Drake has become one of the biggest hip-hop stars in the world with an indelible impact on the music industry. His years of hard work left a strong impression on a hip-hop pioneer who came before him.

Drake | Prince Williams/Wireimage Drake has been rapping for over a decade

Drake continued to work hard as an up-and-coming rapper in the late 2000s and getting on stages whenever he could; once, he opened for rapper Ice Cube for just 100 of pay.

In 2009, Drake released his breakout mixtape, So Far Gone. He caught the attention of Lil Wayne,...

NBC is moving forward with a pilot order for the one-hour drama “Wolf,” hailing from “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” executive producer Michael Grassi and Berlanti Productions. The project, from Warner Bros. Television, is inspired by the life and works of British neurologist Oliver Sacks.

Specifically, the series draws from Sacks’ books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” (1985) and “An Anthropologist on Mars” (1995). The logline is as follows: “Inspired by Oliver Sacks’ extraordinary life and work, ‘Wolf’ follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier, the human mind, while also grappling with their own relationships and mental health.”

Also Read:

‘Chicago Fire’ Star Taylor Kinney to Take Hiatus From NBC Drama Series

Grassi serves as writer and executive producer, while Lee Toland Krieger serves as EP and director. Additional executive producers are Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman...

Image Source: Netflix

There's a sibling duo hiding within the "Ginny & Georgia" cast. As many fans of the Netflix series have just discovered, the actors who play Joe and Padma - Raymond and Rebecca Ablack, respectively - are brother and sister in real life. Their characters only share one scene in the first season, but once Padma joins Ginny (Antonia Gentry) as an employee at Joe's Blue Farm Café in season two, their resemblance becomes more and more obvious by the episode.

Viewers learn way more about Joe and Padma individually as their characters develop in the show's latest installment. Joe forms a friendship-turned-romantic-fling with Cynthia (Sabrina Grdevich), who often visits Blue Farm to drink wine and escape thoughts of her sick husband. Despite the brief hookup, Joe's soft spot for Georgia (Brianne Howey) remains constant, and it seems the feeling was mutual at one point when he confronts...

Thanks to the success of the TV series "Euphoria", HBO Max has ordered a 10-episode resurrection of the Canadian high school teen drama "Degrassi", to be produced by Toronto's WildBrain Ltd., that will reportedly tackle 'woke' themes and attitudes, prepping to start shooting March 2023 in Toronto:

"...the popular series began in 1979 as 'The Kids of Degrassi Street', a run of CBC after-school specials that spun off into 'Degrassi Junior High' and 'Degrassi High' in the 1980's. 

" In 2001, 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' sparked a renaissance for the franchise that lasted for 14 seasons, ending its run on MTV. Degrassi: Next Class" was the latest revamp in 2016 and aired two seasons on Netflix..." 

Click the images to enlarge...

Click here to read the full article.

Canadian singer-songwriter Fefe Dobson and Inigo Pascual are set to star in Danzig (working title), an indie film drama inspired by a real-life 2012 gang shooting in inner-city Toronto.

The film sees director Ron Dias and screenwriter Joanne Jansen combine to portray two people whose worlds collide on Danzig Street in Scarborough. Pascual will play the role of Joshua Yasay, based on a real person who was caught up in the deadly shooting incident, while Dobson will perform the fictional role of his love interest.

No word on additional casting. Danzig will take place amid a turf war between rival gangs in Scarborough, where the characters of Nipsey and his brother Breeze do whatever it takes to keep other gangs out of their neighborhood.

Nipsey’s longtime girlfriend, Shanice, kicks him out of their home for cheating and afterwards finds a blood-marked gun in her car,...

Amber Riley is among the participants in “The Black Beauty Effect”, a new three-part documentary series airing in the U.S. on Xfinity, created by former “Degrassi: The Next Generation” star Andrew Lewis, exploring the recent evolution in the beauty industry with respect to Black women.

In addition to “Glee” alum Riley, “The Black Beauty Effect also features beauty industry moguls such as Jackie Aina, Cj Faison and Kahlana Barfield Brown.

“I hope that the women that came before us and took those first steps to create these foundations and skincare routines and hair schools, get the flowers that they deserve,” said Riley of what she hopes viewers take away from the docuseries.

Read More: ‘Glee’ Star Amber Riley Delivers Powerful Performance Of Beyonce’s ‘Freedom’ At George Floyd Protest

“I hope people laugh,” she added. “Honestly, the documentary is not about struggle, but it is about triumph. And that...

John Oliver got bold on the season finale of Last Week Tonight when he called out his employer, Warner Bros. Discovery, once again.

On a night when Oliver talked about all the controversies surrounding the World Cup being hosted in Qatar, the late-night host dinged the parent company of HBO and HBO Max.

Oliver exposed the injustices workers suffered while working in Qatar creating the infrastructure to host the soccer tournament. One particular worker said he was hopeful that the star athletes “would shine the light on all the exploitation that went into this event,” Oliver said.

The worker said that he had “hope” his idol like Messi would bring light to the injustices but Oliver pointed out that Lionel Messi’s current team is sponsored by Qatar Airways, “a team literally owned by the state investment fund of Qatar.”

“People don’t generally openly sh** on their employers unless,...

Nearly 10 months after HBO Max ordered a new series of “Degrassi”, the popular Canadian teen franchise, and also picked up the streaming rights for all 14 seasons of “Degrassi: The Next Generation”, Et has confirmed that reboot is no longer moving forward.

Originally eyed for a 2023 debut, the new “Degrassi” series was going to consist of 10 hour-long episodes and be run by showrunners Lara Azzopardi and Julia Cohen, with filming set to begin over the summer in Toronto.

The entire library of “Next Generation” episodes, meanwhile, is still available to stream on HBO Max, after first joining the platform this spring.

“Degrassi” is about the high school experience and the roller-coaster journey of self-discovery. Set in Toronto, the updated series explores a group of teenagers and school faculty living in the shadow of events that both bind them together and tear them apart. The show travels deep into the hearts and homes of diverse,...

Click here to read the full article.

School is out at HBO Max: The streamer has scuttled its planned revival of Degrassi.

Like a number of other projects, the Degrassi revival is a casualty of post-merger cutbacks at Warner Bros. Discovery. The show scored a series order in January 2022, a few months before the merger between Discovery and WarnerMedia became final.

WildBrain, which owns the Degrassi franchise, was set to produce the new series, which, like its predecessors, would have followed students and teachers at the titular school who are “living in the shadow of events that both bind them together and tear them apart,” per the show’s logline. Lara Azzopardi (The Bold Type) and Julia Cohen (Riverdale, A Million Little Things) were tapped as showrunners. (Cohen is also the showrunner of ABC’s midseason drama The Company You Keep.)

As part of the deal, HBO Max also...