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Uzo Aduba Is On The Case In Shondaland’s New Whodunit Series, ‘The Residence’ For Netflix

Shonda Rhimes struck TV gold by taking viewers inside the sexy and shocking inner workings of a fictionalized White House with Scandal. Now Shondaland is setting their sights on the unmistakable mansion once again — this time, with a twist. Prepare for The Residence this spring, a murder mystery revolving around the most disastrous (and deadly) state dinner in history, starring Uzo Aduba as wry detective Cordelia Cupp. The series will come calling on March 20. 

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‘Bel-Air’ Renewed For Fourth And Final Season By Peacock

The hit Peacock series Bel-Air, a reimagining of the iconic ‘90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is set to conclude with its upcoming fourth season. The final chapter will feature eight episodes, a slight reduction from the ten episodes seen in its previous seasons.

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First Look: Sterling K. Brown Stars In Dan Fogelman’s New Drama Series, ‘Paradise’ On Hulu

Hulu has released the highly anticipated trailer for Paradise, a gripping drama series from Dan Fogelman (This Is Us). Starring Sterling K. Brown, the series centers on the head of the Secret Service detail (Brown) tasked with protecting the President, played by James Marsden. But the stakes escalate quickly, as the trailer hints at a shocking murder—of the President himself—with Brown’s character as a potential suspect.

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New Comedy In The Works Called ‘Overstepping’ From Lauren Ashley Smith & Damon Wayans Jr. At CBS

Damon Wayans Jr. is expanding his TV presence, adding another comedy to his lineup at CBS. His latest project, Overstepping, is a multi-cam comedy produced under his Two Shakes Entertainment banner with CBS Studios. Wayans Jr. enlisted Lauren Ashley Smith, known for her work as head writer on A Black Lady Sketch Show, to write and executive produce the new series.

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Actor Tray Chaney Creates ‘The Wire Reunion’ YouTube Series Bringing Original Cast Members From The Iconic Show Back Together

Actor Tray Chaney, known for his unforgettable portrayal of "Poot" in HBO's iconic series The Wire, recently reunited with fellow cast members to celebrate and reminisce about the groundbreaking show that changed the television landscape. The reunion brought together some of the most notable names from the series, including Slim Charles (Anwan Glover), Michael (Tristan Wilds), Wee-Bey (Hassan Johnson), and DJ Quicksilva, offering fans a rare glimpse into their enduring bond and reflecting on the show’s legacy.

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BET Renews ‘Ms. Pat Show’ For Season 5 And Star Extends Overall Deal With Network

BET+ has confirmed that The Ms. Pat Show will return for its fifth season, and Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams has extended her overall deal with BET Media Group to develop new content across both streaming and linear platforms. This deal solidifies her ongoing relationship with BET, initially formalized in 2022, with her first project being the unscripted courtroom series Ms. Pat Settles It, now in its second season.

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Omarion Set To Star As Charming Hitman In Drama Series, ‘Wild Rose’ From Allblk

Omarion is set to star as a complex hitman in Wild Rose, a new original series from AMC Networks' Allblk. Created by Deji LaRay (Johnson, Escaping Paradise), Wild Rose centers on Roosevelt, known as "Rose," a professional assassin raised in a family that operates a nonprofit organization as a front for a high-profile hit squad.

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Regina Hall Inks First-Look Deal With MGM Alternative, Sets New Celebrity Competition Series, ‘Squad Games’

Regina Hall has inked an exclusive first-look deal with MGM Alternative, a branch of Amazon MGM Studios behind hit series like “The Voice,” “Survivor,” and “Shark Tank.” Through her production company, Rh Negative, Hall will create and produce original unscripted content, focusing on true crime, ensemble docuseries, and game show formats.

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KevOnStage Comedy Series, ‘Churchy,’ Gets Greenlight For Season Two On BET+

BET+ has renewed Churchy for a second season following its success as the platform's top scripted comedy during its debut week last February. Created by comedian Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks and LeBron James’ SpringHill Company, Churchy follows Corey, a new pastor navigating small-town church life in Lubbock, Texas, with a comedic twist.

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Kevin Hart Among All-Star Voice Cast Of Prime Video Animated Anthology ‘Secret Level’

Prime Video has announced the voice cast for its upcoming adult-animated anthology series, ‘Secret Level’, and Kevin Hart is a standout among the star-studded lineup. Known for his roles in ‘Jumanji’ and ‘Ride Along’, Hart joins a cast that features big names like Arnold Schwarzenegger (‘The Terminator’) and Keanu Reeves (‘John Wick’). The series, which blends video game worlds with original storytelling, is set to debut on Prime Video.

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‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Ends With Series Finale But Teases Further Franchise Expansion

After four thrilling seasons, Power Book II: Ghost concluded with its series finale, “Ghost in the Machine.” Without diving into a full recap, the ending hints that the Power universe is far from over—especially with a major tease involving Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.) after the credits.

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Megan Thee Stallion Executive Produces Reality TV Dance Series ‘Playground’ on Hulu

Thee Hot Girl Coach kicked off the summer with her successful Hot Girl Summer Tour and she’s bringing the dance moves from the stage to the playground. Megan Thee Stallion executive produced Hulu’s latest reality TV show, ‘Playground,’ which debuted on July 26th. The show features up-and-coming and seasoned dancers who battle it out on the dance floor at one of LA’s most notorious dance studios, “Playground LA.” Megan sizzles in her appearance on the show, adding her special Houston flavor to the choreography and the competition.

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‘Young Martin’ Prequel Drama Series In Works From Martin Lawrence & WonderHill Studios

The Martin reunion was a standout moment at this year’s Emmy Awards, sparking nostalgia and bringing the iconic 90s sitcom back into the limelight. Building on this momentum, Martin Lawrence and his production company, RunTelDat, are collaborating with Marvin Peart’s WonderHill Studios to introduce a new hourlong drama series, Young Martin.

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