‘Deadpool’ Animated Series Co-Created by Donald Glover Lands at FXX
FXX is working on an animated series for Marvel’s “Deadpool,” which will be created by Donald Glover and Stephen Glover, Variety has learned. More
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DJ Khaled Announces New Album Title in Press Conference With Chance and Puff Daddy
DJ Khaled held a press conference today with Chance the Rapper and Puff Daddy. It was broadcast live on his Instagram. With Chance on stage behind him, Khaled announced the title of his next album: Grateful. He also said his infant son Asahd will executive produce the record, due this…
Selena Gomez Teases Upcoming Netflix Series ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’: Watch the First Trailer
Back in action! Selena Gomez shared a clip on Wednesday, January 25, of the Netflix series she is executive producing, Thirteen Reasons Why. More
Watch “Atlanta”’s Keith Stanfield Crash “Silicon Valley”’s Critics’ Choice Awards Speech
Donald Glover’s FX show “Atlanta” was up for a couple of prizes at the Critics’ Choice Awards last night. After the show missed out to “Silicon Valley” for Best Comedy Series, “Atlanta” actor Keith Stanfield appeared on stage in a sailor hat to drily recite an acceptance speech, as Deadline points out. “I…
Marvin Gaye’s Family Approves Jamie Foxx-Produced Series on Singer’s Life
Jamie Foxx will chronicle Marvin Gaye‘s triumphant, tragic life story in a planned limited series about the soul icon. The actor is executive producing the project alongside Passe Jones Entertainment’s Suzanne de Passe and Madison Jones, who will shop the series to various linear and digital outlets, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“I’ve been a huge fan my whole life. His brilliance in music is unparalleled,” Foxx said in a statement. “Marvin Gaye’s story has always fascinated me.”
Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr., who signed Gaye to the legendary Detroit label in 1961, offered his official blessing to the series: “Marvin was the truest artist I have ever known,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “I am confident that this is the right team to bring his story to the audience in an authentic and compelling way.”
At Motown, Gaye found success with his romantic musical persona, partnering with duet partners like Mary Wells and Tammi Terrell. But he explored social issues and sexual…