Netflix’s glittering miniseries, “Hollywood,” is all about the business of birthing stars. It only makes sense that Ryan Murphy’s seven-episode epic should birth a few of its own. 30 more words

via Hollywood’s New Star System — Variety

A proposed bill directly impacting Hollywood’s business interests in China has just expanded in scope, as its champion Sen. Ted Cruz is threatening to withhold the cooperation of the entire federal government from show business. 22 more words

via Ted Cruz Expands Hollywood-Targeted Bill to Threaten Ties With All Federal Agencies — Variety

ABC announced its new and returning shows for the 2020-2021 season on Thursday. First up, the network announced renewals for the following shows: “American Housewife,” “The Bachelor,” “Black-ish,” “The Conners,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Goldbergs,” “A Million Little Things,” “Mixed-ish,” “The Rookie,” “Shark Tank,” “Stumptown,” “20/20” and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Those…

via ABC Renews Majority of Its Shows for 2020-2021 Season, Orders David E. Kelley Drama and Kyra Sedgwick Comedy — Variety

Universal Orlando hopes to reopen its doors to the public on June 5. The Florida theme parks, which is seeking approval of its reopening plan from Florida Gov. 30 more words

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In a revealing new interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Lady Gaga revealed how making “Chromatica” helped her to heal from past trauma. “Chromatica,” out May 29, will be Gaga’s first album since 2016’s “Joanne.” The music takes Gaga back to her dance-pop roots, while she promises that the messaging touches on more serious subject…

via Lady Gaga Talks Mental Health, Mentoring Ariana Grande and Making ‘Chromatica’ in Zane Lowe Interview — Variety

A three-judge panel ruled on Thursday that Richard Simmons can pursue a lawsuit against the owners of In Touch Weekly for allegedly hiring an investigator to put a tracking device on his car. 25 more words

via Tracking Richard Simmons’ Car Is Not Free Speech, Court Rules — Variety

You’ll be excused if you didn’t even realize that the 2019-2020 TV season ended on Wednesday night; since the world has been on lockdown and the pandemic has dramatically changed the look and feel of primetime over the past few weeks, everything seems a bit off kilter. 10 more words

via 100 Most-Watched TV Shows of 2019-20: Winners and Losers — Variety

This year’s high school graduating class of 2020 won’t be able to turn their tassels and toss their caps in the air in front of their entire school, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate their achievement. 20 more words

via The 10 Best High School Graduation Gifts — Variety

Leaders of the Writers Guild of America are seeking significant hikes from studios in pension plan contributions at negotiations that launched this week. “Now, we need to secure additional funding from our employers in order to put our pension plan on strong enough financial footing to weather this market downturn and preserve pension benefits for…

via Writers Guild Leaders Seek Hikes in Pension Plan Contributions From Studios — Variety

In today’s TV News Roundup, Apple TV Plus announced the premiere date for “Little Voice,” and Netflix released a trailer for Season 5 of “Queer Eye.” DATES Apple TV Plus has announced that its upcoming series “Little Voice” will debut on the streamer on July 10. 12 more words

via TV News Roundup: Apple TV Plus Announces ‘Little Voice’ Premiere Date — Variety