Breaking News Gabrielle Union is filing a new legal complaint, claiming she was fired from ‘AGT’ over her refusal to stay silent in the face of a toxic culture of racism, sexism and misogyny. The actress filed docs Thursday with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, calling out Universal Television, Fremantle Productions, Simon
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UPDATED with more details: Crescent Drive Media, an investment company run by Paradigm boss Sam Gores’ billionaire brother Tom Gores, has taken an “ownership interest” in the agency, shoring up finances at the company hard hit by the coronavirus crisis. No terms of the deal were disclosed Thursday, but the new ownership block that now
Amanda Seales is saying farewell to daytime talk show The Real. “My contract is up … and I didn’t renew it, because it doesn’t feel good to my soul to be at a place where I cannot speak to my people the way they need to be spoken to,” Seales said during an Instagram Live
BET is offering President Donald Trump and presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden the opportunity to face Black America in a presidential forum that would air on June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a day that celebrates the abolishment of slavery in this country. The network announced on June 2 that both Trump and Biden
Broadcast and cable networks will be covering Thursday’s memorial service for George Floyd, whose death at the hands of Minneapolis police on Memorial Day has sparked days of mourning and protests throughout the country and the world against police violence and racism. The first of several memorial services for Floyd will be held Thursday in
9-1-1 actor Ryan Guzman has issued a second apology for defending his and his wife’s previous use of racial slurs. “I know my thoughtless words and actions have hurt people and I apologize,” Guzman said via social media on Wednesday. “I am truly sorry, hold myself accountable and take full responsibility for my defensiveness and
The NBA is poised to confirm its return to the court in July, setting up a dramatic revival months after the league’s abrupt shutdown due to COVID-19 became an instant symbol of the chaotic sweep of the virus. According to recent media reports (one of which was posted Wednesday on NBA.com), owners will vote on
Donald Trump denied that he went to the White House bunker on Friday night out of a sense of precaution as the protests raged outside in Lafayette Square Park. “Well, it was a false report,” Trump told Fox News Radio’s Brian Kilmeade in a call-in interview on Wednesday. “I went down during the day, and I
San Diego native Emma Caulfield (real name Emma Chukker) was only 25 years old when she landed the role of the vengeance demon turned high school student Anya Jenkins — who sets out to retrieve her powers again in Sunnydale, California — on the ’90s supernatural show, “Buffy The Vampire Slayer.” Emma Caulfield was cast
Richard Schiff has said that stars of The West Wing are discussing a reunion in support of Black Lives Matter following the death of George Floyd. The actor, who played Toby Ziegler in the iconic NBC White House drama, tweeted on Tuesday that work is underway on a “cast reunion and reading,” adding that the get
One day after former President Barack Obama called on Americans to “a president, a Congress, a U.S. Justice Department, and a federal judiciary that actually recognize the ongoing, corrosive role that racism plays in our society and want to do something about it,” his predecessor, George W. Bush has weighed in on the death of
Note: This story originally ran in July 2019, months after the Netflix series When They See Us sparked conversations about racial justice and disparities in America’s criminal justice system. One year after the series’ release, amid ongoing civil unrest around the country, TV Guide is re-publishing this story and others like it to help foster
Late Night host Seth Meyers took a Closer Look on Monday at the national upheaval in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd and drew some conclusions: Donald Trump is unhinged and Tucker Carlson is a “human penny loafer.” Trump got called out for his phone call rant with state leaders, in which
The stakes are high on Roswell, New Mexico Season 2 Episode 11. With Alex’s life in danger, Michael will stop at nothing to get him back even if it means risking his own. And if one crisis wasn’t enough Max and Kyle’s investigation into Project Sheperd leads them right to Flint Mane’s doorstep. Could it all
The Fox broadcast network started its primetime programming Monday with a 12-second moment of silence and a message to its viewers amid nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd demanding racial justice. “We condemn all racism and discrimination and proudly support our Black colleagues, viewers, partners and neighbors,” the message said, “We stand with
Roku has added a live, on-screen program guide to its free, ad-supported Roku Channel, enabling it to more closely emulate the experience of watching linear TV. In addition to the guide, Roku is adding more than 30 new channels to the existing lineup of 100-plus viewing options that can be accessed via the Roku Channel.
Exclusive Steve Harvey is moving into Madea’s old house … we’ve learned the legendary comedian/host and his wife just scooped up Tyler Perry‘s former Atlanta digs. The Buckhead mansion once owned by Tyler just sold for a cool $15 million … and we’ve learned the buyers are Steve and his wife, Marjorie. A source connected
A streaming Broadway-themed fundraising special scheduled to air on Sunday, June 7 – the night that originally had been set for the annual Tony Awards – has been postponed in the wake of national unrest over the police killing of George Floyd. “We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter,” said an exec producer of
Welcome to Episode 13 of A Beautiful Podcast to Fall in Love, TV Guide’s unofficial Bachelor Nation show. This week, former The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise cast member Jacqueline Trumbull and TV Guide associate editor Liam Mathews break down Part 2 of the finale of Colton Underwood‘s season. In this episode, Jacqueline tries to
The weekend’s images of protests of the death of George Floyd also saw widespread reports of members of the media being attacked, harassed, injured and arrested as they covered everything from peaceful marches to looting and unrest. A spokesperson for the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, run by the Freedom of the Press Foundation, said that
As nationwide protests spurred by the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer continue, entertainment companies like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO are weighing in to voice their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Kicked off on Saturday, May 30 — as protests were taking place across cities like New York, Los Angeles,
In an internal memo, ViacomCBS President of Entertainment and Youth Brands Chris McCarthy announced that all entertainment and youth brands and platforms will be going dark for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, which marks the time in which George Floyd was killed. The time will not only serve as a tribute to Floyd but as
Hope got rid of a bomb, Lani realized she’s pregnant, Brady and Sarah plotted revenge, and Salem was overrun with marriage proposals! Our TV Fanatics Jack Ori and Christine Orlando are joined by DoolFan4Life from MyHourglass a Days of Our Lives fan forum to rate which wedding they really want to see, who they think
Winners were announced Saturday for the 40th College Television Awards, which recognize excellence in student-produced programs from colleges and universities nationwide. The Television Academy Foundation’s ceremony took place as a global livestream for the first time because of the coronavirus pandemic. Top honors went to Balloon, from Christina Cha, Jeremy Merrifield and Dave Testa of
UPDATE, 10:15 PM: As Los Angeles and other American cities go into curfew and fires burn tonight over protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of now arrested ex-Minneapolis cop, Hulu, Amazon’s Prime Video and Starz have added their voice to Netflix in support of Black Lives Matter. In an Instagram post
Justin Hartley‘s got a new bae by his side … or so it seems. The “This Is Us” star planted a wet one on a mystery woman Thursday as she dropped him off at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in the L.A. area. It’s unclear who she is at the moment … but they must
Fox News reporter Leland Vittert, his cameraman and two security officers were harassed and struck by protesters in Lafayette Park as they covered the demonstration near the White House early on Saturday. In an interview with Deadline, Vittert described how a number of those in the crowd turned their anger on the network, before about
Curse daylight saving time for snatching an extra hour of TV bingeing time from us. But before you get too down (or tempted to pursue outdoor activity in relatively nice weather), remember that streaming services have a bounty for you that’s worth the price of staying in. Snuggle up this weekend with the highly anticipated
UPDATED 6:15 PM After being driven away earlier by police, demonstrators regrouped in front of CNN’s Atlanta headquarters, throwing objects — including a very large firecracker — at police, as well as breaking the building’s front windows. Police formed a phalanx inside the building, just feet away from demonstrators facing them outside. One protester ran
For some Criminal Minds fans, the resurrection of J.J. (A.J. Cook) and Reid’s (Matthew Gray Gubler) romantic feelings in the Season 14 finale and first part of Season 15 felt like a shot. For a dedicated group of shippers, known to the internet as Jeiders, it was hope that the two FBI colleagues, who have