HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” sequel series has found one of its leads. Emily Alyn Lind, whose recent credits include the Blumhouse-Facebook Watch series “Sacred Lies,” has joined the cast in a leading role. 25 more words
via ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot at HBO Max Casts Emily Alyn Lind — Variety
“American Idol” drew a smaller audience than in previous episodes on Sunday night, however, the ABC talent show still easily came out on top of the TV ratings charts. 30 more words
via TV Ratings: ‘American Idol’ Dips, Still Wins Sunday — Variety
Abrams Artists Agency, a prominent talent and literary agency, has officially rebranded as A3 Artists Agency. The name change, announced over the weekend at the company’s annual retreat, comes 18 months after Robert Attermann, Brian Cho, and Adam Bold acquired the agency, “When we purchased the agency in 2018, we set out to be the…
via Abrams Artists Agency Rebrands as A3 Artists Agency — Variety
Art imitated life in more ways than one at the premiere of Warner Bros.’ sports drama “The Way Back,” held Sunday afternoon at the Regal LA Live downtown. 31 more words
via Ben Affleck on Playing an Alcoholic and Grieving Father in ‘The Way Back’ — Variety
UPDATED: On the heels of her new single “Stupid Love,” which was released Friday, Lady Gaga has announced that her new album is indeed called “Chromatica,” as fans had speculated on the basis of the word’s appearance in the video and advertising, and will be out on April 10. 9 more words
via Lady Gaga’s New Album ‘Chromatica’ Gets Release Date — Variety
Apple creative executive Michelle Mendelovitz is heading to 20th Century Fox Television to become the studio’s senior vice president of drama development. Mendelovitz, who will step into the post held by Chloe Dan until Dan’s exit in June of last year, will begin on March 16. 11 more words
via Apple’s Michelle Mendelovitz Named Head of Drama at 20th Century Fox TV — Variety
“The Green Knight,” a medieval fantasy adventure starring Dev Patel as King Arthur’s plucky nephew Gawain, will host its world premiere at this year’s South by Southwest Film Festival. 28 more words
via Dev Patel’s ‘Green Knight’ Sets World Premiere at SXSW — Variety
James Lipton, who created, hosted and executive produced the Bravo series “Inside the Actors Studio” and served as dean (and then dean emeritus) of the Actors Studio Drama School at New York City’s Pace University, has died. 21 more words
via James Lipton, ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ Host, Dies at 93 — Variety
Lionsgate is developing a movie based on Judy Blume’s novel “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” with “The Edge of Seventeen” director Kelly Fremon Craig helming from her own script. 29 more words
via Judy Blume’s ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Movie in Development at Lionsgate — Variety
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is dropping out of the presidential race and will endorse former Vice President Joe Biden, as the field consolidates on the eve of Super Tuesday. 29 more words
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